• 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
Steve Daniel Parris
August 20, 1964 — June 12, 2025

Steve Daniel Parris, 60, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1964, in Columbiana, Alabama, to the late Cecil and Lucille Parris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Parris and Marvin Parris.

He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Parris; sons, Jordan (Emma) Steely, Cody Blankenship, Barry Blankenship; brothers, Cecil (Melonie) Dockery, James Dockery, William (Carol) Dockery, Bobby (Rita) Parris, Donald Parris; sisters, Sybil Dockery, Joyce (Kirt Mixon) Parris; Jo (Kevin) McCain; grandchildren, Cayden Blankenship, Josiah McNabb.

Steve served as the Director of Public Works for Gordon County, having worked with Gordon County for over 42 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to shoot pool. He was a member of The Church of God of the Union Assembly of Calhoun.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Denny Gentry officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Phillip Gilbert, Shane Hall, Ronnie Stanley, Shane Strickland, Johnathan Parker, and Rusty Hogan. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Bennet and Glenn Blalock.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Steve Daniel Parris.

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