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Obituaries from the Saturday, March 29, 2025 E-Edition
Margarita Martinez-Aguirre
Margarita Martinez-Aguirre, age 57, of Gordon County, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.
Margarita was born on June 02, 1967, in Tlalchapa, Mexico, to the late Jose Aguirre and Andrea Perez Aguirre. She was a restaurant owner of Placeritos Mexican restaurant, and a devout member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Margarita was survived by her loving husband, Felipe Martinez; four sons, Felipe Martinez Jr., Armando Martinez, Victor Martinez, and Antonio Martinez; and grandchild, Andres Martinez.
Funeral services was conducted on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Antonio Martinez and Vicente Aguirre officiating.
The family received friends and family March 28th from 2:00-4:00 p.m., from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Margarita Martinez-Aguirre.
Margarita Martínez-Aguirre, de 57 años, del condado de Gordon, falleció el jueves 27 de marzo de 2025 en su residencia.
Margarita nació el 02 de junio de 1967, en Mexico, Tlalachapa, hija de José Aguirre y Andrea Pérez Aguirre. Era propietaria del restaurante mexicano Placeritos y miembro devoto de la Iglesia Ebenzer en Atlanta, Georgia.
A Margarita le sobrevivieron su amado esposo, Felipe Martínez; cuatro hijos, Felipe Martínez Jr., Armondo Martínez, Víctor Martínez y Antonio Martínez; y nieto, Andrés Martínez.
Los servicios fúnebres se llevarán a cabo el viernes 28 de marzo de 2025, a las 4:00 p.m., desde la Capilla de la Funeraria Thomas con Antonio Martínez y Vicente Aguirre oficiando.
La familia recibirá a amigos y familiares el 28 de marzo de 2:00 a 4:00 p.m., desde la Capilla de la Funeraria Thomas.
Puede dejar las condolencias de la familia en línea en www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
La Funeraria Thomas ha sido orgullosamente confiada con el cuidado de Margarita Martínez-Aguirre.
William Barham
William Howard David Barham, age 74 of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his residence.
William was born on Sept. 15, 1950 in Richmond, Vir., the son of the late William Samuel Barham and Margaret Dorothy Woodliff Barham. Prior to his retirement, William worked as a specialty welder. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and loved animals.
William is survived by: sisters, Carol Page and Bonnie Bennett; as well as Hope Munro who was raised as his sister.
Services to celebrate the life of William will be held at a later date.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of William Howard David Barham.
Randall Carter, Jr.
Randall “Randy” Shaw Carter, Jr., age 77, of Chatsworth, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at AdventHealth Murray Hospital.
Randy was born on Feb. 20, 1948 in Gordon County, son of the late Randall Shaw Carter, Sr. and Mildred Mooney Carter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Barton Carter; and sister, Sandra Tate.
Randy is survived by: his wife, Gayle Young Carter; four children, Derek Carter and his wife Jessica, Brian Carter, Christie Ponders and her husband Timmy, and Chad Hall and his wife Brandy; twelve grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home.
Services to celebrate the life of Randy will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Jason Chambers and Ron Barton officiating.
You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com
Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Randall “Randy” Shaw Carter, Jr.
Linda Holden
Linda Lou Holden, 86, of Calhoun, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1938, to the late Letcher and Mattie Goforth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, Carl F. Holden.
Linda was a member of the Calhoun Seventh-day Adventist Church. She retired from Elite Sample Company Inc.
Linda is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bryan K. and Annette Holden; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Goforth Parker, Barbara and John Harold Goforth; and grandson, Stephen Holden.
The family received friends on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.
A graveside service followed on Friday, at 3:00 p.m. from Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Montes officiating. Pallbearers are Kevin Farrell, Matthew Farrell, Dennis Farrell, Dustin Moore, and Ethan Farrell.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Linda Lou Holden.
Billie Walraven
Billie Ann Walraven, 87, of Resaca, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born in Ranger on May 1, 1937, to the late Andrew and Pearl Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Walraven; sons, Randy Walraven, Danny Walraven; daughter-in-law, Kim Walraven; brothers, Burl Wilson, Jerry Wilson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mellanese (Lester) Correll, Betty (Lloyd) Walraven.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Tabitha) Walraven; daughters, Teresa Adcock, Cynthia Dixon, Tina (Kent) Green; daughter-in-law, Susan Walraven; sister, Polly (Bradley) Scott; sister-in-law, Gayle Wilson; grandchildren, Cassie Castoe, Cody Walraven, Caleb Walraven, Adam Adcock, Holly Holland, Andrew Adcock, Zack Walraven, Zeak Walraven, Ashley Fair, Isaiah Jackson, Avery Dixon, Abram Dixon, Haiden Green, Hunter Green, Levi Walraven, Eli Walraven, Emma Walraven; 13 great-grandchildren also survive.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Jenkins and Rev. Kyle Coker officiating. Burial will follow in White Graves Cemetery. Pallbearers serving are Cody Walraven, Caleb Walraven, Adam Adcock, Andrew Adcock, Zack Walraven, Zeak Walraven, Isaiah Jackson, Avery Dixon, Abram Dixon, Haiden Green, Hunter Green, Levi Walraven, and Eli Walraven.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Billie Ann Walraven.