• Flood Watch for Calhoun - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
    Expires: June 08, 2026 @ 9:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in north central Georgia, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Henry, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale and South Fulton. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In west central Georgia, Coweta.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area through the day today. An anomalously moist environment over Georgia will support high rain rates and increased chances for
Retha Estell Gravitte
May 10, 1947 — December 21, 2025

Retha Estell Gravitte, 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia, on May 10, 1947, to the late William and Verna Corn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Gravitte; brothers, Jack Corn, Johnny Corn, Wilbur Corn; sisters, Betty Payne, Barbara Spearman.

She is survived by her son, Jason (Laura) Gravitte; daughter, Tammy Torres; brothers, Robert Corn, Luke Corn; grandchildren, Rafael Torres, Brandy Torres, Samuel Torres, Madison Gravitte, Jaycee Gravitte, Corbin Gravitte; great-grandchildren, Noemy Torres, Marian Torres, Kaylin Torres, Liam Torres, Levi Torres, Gabriela Estelle Torres.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funerals services will be held on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons with Rev. Ronnie Nix officiating. Burial will follow in Scotts Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Samuel Torres, Rafael Torres, Tim Corn, Samuel Barnes, Nacho Torres, and Daniel Franco.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Retha Estell Gravitte.

Visitation

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website

Service/Mass

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website

Funeral Home in Charge

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home
711 College St.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4508
Website