• 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
Scotty Junior Cantrell
March 17, 1969 — October 12, 2025

Scotty Junior Cantrell, 56, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1969, to Larry Junior Cantrell and Sarah Ruth Stone Cantrell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tina Cantrell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rembert and Wanda Hendrix.

In addition to his parents, Scotty is survived by his loving wife, Rochelle Hendrix Cantrell; son, Joshua (Kirbi) Cantrell; daughter, Nicole (Chad) Reece; brother, Keith (Mandy) Cantrell; sisters-in-law, Jaronda (Jeff) Crook, Crystal (Kevin) Mulkey; grandchildren, Brayden Reece, Emersyn Reece, Kasen Cantrell, Sawyer Pass, Kaisley Cantrell, Whit Burger, Emma Orozco, and Caden Orozco. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM from New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Kevin Mulkey, Jeff Crook, Adam McReynolds, Jerry Nelson, Tate Cantrell, and Logan Cantrell.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Scotty Junior Cantrell.

Visitation

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