Obituaries from the Weekend, October 11, 2025 E-Edition

Frederick Biggerstaff

Mr. Frederick Lee “Freddie” Biggerstaff, age 74 of Resaca, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Biggerstaff was born in Manchester, Mo. on March 3, 1951, a son of the late Fred Biggerstaff and the late Nina Hulen Biggerstaff. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Cagle, Mary Lou Young, and Deborah Corder; three brothers, Ralph, Charles, and Clyde Biggerstaff.
Mr. Biggerstaff retired from Spring Company.

Survivors include his friend and caregiver, Tina Massingill; one sister, Barbara Cagle; special nieces, Juanita Fricks and Lisa Riley; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeff Dutton officiating. Interment will follow in Fain Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers include, Jeff Sills, Brandon Cantrell, Donnie Sills, and Jeff Biggerstaff.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Frederick Lee Biggerstaff.

Leisa Holbrook

Leisa Holbrook, 64, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. She was born on Feb. 8, 1961.

Leisa worked for Echota Fabrics for over 10 years.

She is survived by her sons, Jack Holbrook, Jerry Caleb Faw; daughter, Celeste Holbrook; mother, Faye Worley; and three sisters.

To honor her wishes, her body was cremated, and no services will be held.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Leisa Holbrook.

Brian Law

Brian Law, 55, of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27, 1970, to Pat Cromer Law and the late Donald Calvin Law.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Lissy Law; sons, Porter Law and Peyton Law; mother, Pat Cromer Law; and a host of family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Calhoun First Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from Calhoun First Baptist Church.

Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Porter, John Jones, J.A. Jones, Luke Porter, Carter Bice, and Chris Law.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Brian Law.

Joe Wood, Jr.

Mr. Joe Martin Wood Jr., age 86, of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Wood was born in Fairmount on Nov. 19, 1938, to the late Joe Wood Sr. and the late Elizabeth Shellhorse Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Stephens Wood; daughter, Melissa Ann “Missy” Shugart.

Mr. Wood was a veteran of the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he worked most of his career at Lockheed-Martin, retiring after 20 years of service. After retirement, he went back to work at Calhoun City Schools. He loved to spend time outdoors, mowing his yard, cleaning house, and going to Walmart on Thursday, so he could socialize. He attended Meadowdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Todd Wood and his wife Jennifer; two daughters Tammy Bryant and her husband Scotty and Cathy Suzanne Phillips; Eight grandchildren, Keena Leanne Trapp, Trevor Bo Bryant, Darrell Phillips, Ted Phillips, Dawn Breanne Phillips, Kaleb Shugart, Anna Grace Wood and Kaitlyn Wood; seven great-grandchildren, Rali Ann Proffitt, Eli Proffitt, Jaylyn Phillips, Jyda Phillips, Jordyn Phillips, Aiden Phillips, and Riley Wader Bryant.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Wood Officiating. Interment will follow in Chandler Cemetery with Bo Bryant, Darrell Phillips, Tad Phillips, Scotty Bryant, Kris Trapp, and Eli Proffitt serving as pallbearers.

The family received friends on Thursday October 9th, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

You may send condolences to the family at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joe Martin Wood Jr.