Obituaries from the Weekend, May 30, 2026 E-Edition

Johnsie Lawhon

Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon, 78, of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born in Atlanta on Dec. 17, 1947, to the late Johnny McNeeley and Lilla Grace Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Lawhon and sister, Mary Ann Frost.

Johnsie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Melanie Lawhon, Alex and Shanna Lawhon; daughter, Ondrea and Eric Franz; sister, Judy Myrick; grandchildren, Christopher (Chelsea) Hensley, Lauren (Joshua) Thomas, Alex (Kate) Lawhon II, Abby (Justice) Blair, Amy (Orion) Franz, Rachael (Cody) Bourland, Caleb (Abby) Lawhon, and Emily Franz; great-grandchildren, Gracelyn Thomas, Josiah Thomas, AsherLuke Lawhon, Kyelin Blair, Oliver Hensley, Kaden Blair, and Norah Bourland.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Indian Springs Church of God in Ringgold.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from Indian Springs Church of God with Alex Lawhon officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Billy W. Lawhon, in Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers are Alex Lawhon II, Joshua Thomas, Cody Bourland, Justice Blair, Christopher Hensley, and Caleb Lawhon. Honorary pallbearers are Gracelyn Thomas, Josiah Thomas, AsherLuke Lawhon, Kyelin Blair, Oliver Hensley, Kaden Blair, and Norah Bourland.

The Indian Springs Church of God address is 2256 Highway 41 Ringgold, GA 30736.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/?form=FUNDHYMMBXU or call 800-272-3900.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Johnsie Grace (McNeeley) Lawhon.

Patricia Lewis

Patricia (Pat) Kirk Lewis, 92, of Calhoun, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 25, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She devoted her life to her husband Don Owens (Billy) Lewis during their 58 years of marriage. He preceded her in death as did her parents J.L. Kirk and Ruby Kirk Cox, and her siblings Carolyn Kirk Prickett and Robert C. Kirk.

Pat was born Feb. 21, 1934. She grew up in Tunnel Hill, Ga. and attended Dalton High School. She will be remembered by her gifts of hospitality as she always enjoyed cooking, and often welcomed friends and family into her home no matter the occasion. Pat was an active member of the Calhoun First United Methodist Church, and in keeping with her gifts of hospitality, was often found in the church kitchen or preparing meals for numerous church and community functions in her own kitchen. While she enjoyed traveling throughout the USA, through the Panama Canal, and to Canada, to Mexico, to Europe, and to Russia with her husband, she was most content at their own hearth and home.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy Lewis, her daughter Lori Lewis Ethridge (Tom Hall) her son Lindsay Lewis (Sarah); her grandchildren Lindsay Ethridge (Will James), Graves Ethridge (Julia), David Ethridge, Grant Lewis (LizAnne Wise) and Lillie Lewis along with her three great grandchildren Ruby McCarron, and Liam and Josephine Ethridge and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express deep appreciation to the entire staff at The Fountains in Calhoun, especially to those who cared so tenderly for Pat during her years in memory care. The family is grateful for the kind and gracious support of Homespun Hospice as well.

The interment will be private, and the memorial service will be held at the Calhoun First United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Jeremy Noffsinger and the Rev. Lori Ethridge officiating. Prior to the service the family will begin receiving relatives and friends at 2:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Calhoun First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the Emory Brain Health Center Directors Fund.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Patricia (Pat) Kirk Lewis.

Alicia Tercero

Alicia Morales Tercero, 87, of Calhoun, passed away of Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on Aug. 1, 1938, to the late Juan Jose Mejicano and Paula Morales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Tercero.

She is survived by her sons, Juan Jose Tercero, Pedro Jose Tercero, Enrique Tercero; daughters, Brenda Siu, Arlen Tercero, Dora Tercero; brothers, William Mejicano, Oscar Mejicano, Napolion Mejicano, Tono Mejicano; sisters, Mariester Mejicano, Elsa Mejicano, Patricio Mejicano; grandchildren, Mauro Palma, Ludrick Siu, Arlen Tercero, Brenda Carolina, Flavia Tercero Calderon, Jeidy Alicia Tercero Calderon, Joseph Tercero, Doribel Tercero, Maciel Tercero, Yara Tercero, and Willian Tercero; numerous great-grandkids; nieces and nephews; and her cats that she loved dearly, Niko and Panda.

Alicia was a very caring person that loved her family and her two cats, Niko and Panda. She was very independent and even in her later years; she wanted to do things for herself. She enjoyed cooking and loved going to church at Iglesia Pentecostal Bethel de Calhoun.

The family received friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Cesar Cardona officiating. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Alicia Morales Tercero.
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Alicia Morales Tercero, de 87 años, de Calhoun, Georgia, falleció el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026. Nació en Managua, Nicaragua, el 1 de agosto de 1938, hija de los fallecidos Juan José Mejicano y Paula Morales. Además de sus padres, la precedió en la muerte su marido, Pedro Tercero.
Le sobreviven sus hijos, Juan José Tercero, Pedro José Tercero, Enrique Tercero; hijas, Brenda Siu, Arlen Tercero, Dora Tercero; hermanos, William Mejicano, Oscar Mejicano, Napolion Mejicano, Tono Mejicano; hermanas, Mariester Mejicano, Elsa Mejicano, Patricio Mejicano; nietos, Mauro Palma, Ludrick Siu, Arlen Tercero, Brenda Carolina, Flavia Tercero Calderón, Jeidy Alicia Tercero Calderón, Joseph Tercero, Doribel Tercero, Maciel Tercero, Yara Tercero y Willian Tercero; numerosos bisnietos; sobrinos y sobrinas; y a su gato al que quería profundamente, Niko y Panda.
Alicia era una persona muy cariñosa que quería a su familia y a sus dos gatos, Nico y Panda. Era muy independiente y, incluso en sus últimos años, quería hacer las cosas por sí misma. Le gustaba cocinar y le encantaba ir a la iglesia de la Iglesia Pentecostal Bethel de Calhoun.
La familia recibirá a sus amigos el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026, de 17:00 a 20:00, en la funeraria Max Brannon and Sons.
Los servicios funerarios se celebrarán el jueves 28 de mayo de 2026 a las 15:00 horas en la capilla de la funeraria Max Brannon and Sons, con el pastor Cesar Cardona oficiando. El entierro tendrá lugar en el cementerio de Fain.
La familia Brannon y el personal se sienten honrados de servir a la familia de Alicia Morales Tercero.

Teresa Thomas

Teresa Maria Thomas, age 98, of Calhoun, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Harborview of Rome.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Pastor Irene Wong officiating. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Georgia National Cemetery.

Complete arrangements will be announced later.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Teresa Maria Thomas.