Obituaries from the Wednesday, September 10, 2025 E-Edition

Ruth Bass

Mrs. Ruth Esther Fuller Bass, age 99, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 7, 2025.

Ruth was born in Meriwether County, Ga., Dec. 5, 1925, to the late Marion Thomas Fuller, Sr. and Maggie Lee Cook Fuller. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilson Jasper Bass; sister, Mary Jane Heath; and brother, M. T. Fuller, Jr.

Ruth was the oldest member of the Bartow Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She had worked as a window inspector for the Bell Bomber plant and later as a salesclerk at Belk for numerous years. A loving mother and grandmother, Ruth’s commitment to her family and her faith was evident in all aspects of her life.

Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Bass and his wife, Linda of Adairsville, and Keith Bass and his wife Melinda of Marietta; granddaughters, Chelsea Bass Janik and husband Joseph and Sarah Caitlin Ryan and her husband Nick; grandson, Wilson James “Wil” Bass; great-grandchildren, Brittain Thomas Janik, Turner Ryan, and Maggie Ryan; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville, with Rev. Tony Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Plains Christian Church Cemetery, 1356 Cross Plains Road, Carrollton, GA 30116 at 3:30PM. Pallbearers include Wil Bass, Joseph Janik, Evan Fuller, Jeff Pate, and Robby Pate.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville.

The family wishes to thank Ruth’s caretakers, Deborah Helton, Rose Bramblett, Joann Redd, Wendy Hunt, and Faye Bradley, for their loving care and compassion during her prolonged time of need.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Inc., Adairsville, will be in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruth Fuller Bass.

Martin Cortes

Mr. Martin Avila Cortes, age 60, of Calhoun, departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at AdventHealth Gordon.

Martin was born on March 27, 1965, in Cerecuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, a beloved son of the late Felipe Avila and Aurora Cortes. For the past eighteen years, he was a dedicated employee of Shaw Industries and a faithful member of Saint Clement’s Catholic Church.

Martin had a passion for running and completed several marathons throughout his life, finding peace and joy with every mile. He was also an avid gardener who loved to share the fruits of his labor, often gifting his fresh vegetables to friends and neighbors. Above all, Martin was devoted to his family. He recently celebrated 40 years of marriage with his loving wife, Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez de Avila, on July 5, 2025. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, who were the center of his world.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria, of the residence; daughters, Jocelyn Avila and Maria Avila, both of Calhoun; sons, Eriberto Avila of Calhoun, and Felipe Avila and his wife, Laura Milagros Rivas, of Riverside, Calif.; granddaughters, Eliana Rosa Fernandez Avila and Patricia Leilani Avila Rivas; sisters, Carmen Avila of Chino, Calif., Cristina Avila and Rosario Avila, both of Pomona, Calif., Silveria Avila of Ontario, Ore., and Marielia Avila of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Antonio Avila of Pomona, Isidro Avila of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Evaristo Avila of Rialto, Calif.; along with several nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning, Sept. 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement’s Catholic Church with Father Vanderley Oliveira officiating. The family will receive friends at Ponders Calhoun Chapel on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with Rosary prayers beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Martin will be laid to rest with his family at Panteón Municipal de Cerecuaro, Guanajuato, de Yuriria, GTO, Mexico.

Martin’s legacy of love, strength, and perseverance will live on through his family and all who were blessed to know him.

Arrangements by Ponders Calhoun Chapel, 675 Jolley Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701
706-625-7577, www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org

El Sr. Martín Ávila Cortés, de 60 años, de Calhoun, Georgia, partió de esta vida el sábado 6 de septiembre de 2025 en AdventHealth Gordon.

Martín nació el 27 de marzo de 1965 en Cerecuaro, Guanajuato, México, un hijo amado del difunto Felipe Ávila y Aurora Cortés. Durante los últimos dieciocho años, fue un empleado dedicado de Shaw Industries y un miembro fiel de la Iglesia Católica de San Clemente.

Martin tenía una pasión por correr y completó varios maratones a lo largo de su vida, encontrando paz y alegría con cada milla. También era un ávido jardinero al que le encantaba compartir los frutos de su trabajo, a menudo regalando sus verduras frescas a amigos y vecinos. Por encima de todo, Martin se dedicó a su familia. Recientemente celebró cuarenta años de matrimonio con su amada esposa, María Guadalupe González de Ávila, el 5 de julio de 2025. Su mayor alegría era pasar tiempo con sus hijos y nietos, que eran el centro de su mundo.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, María, de la residencia; hijas, Jocelyn Avila y Maria Avila, ambas de Calhoun, GA; hijos, Eriberto Ávila de Calhoun, GA, y Felipe Ávila y su esposa, Laura Milagros Rivas, de Riverside, CA; nietas, Eliana Rosa Fernández Ávila y Patricia Leilani Ávila Rivas; hermanas, Carmen Ávila de Chino, CA, Cristina Ávila y Rosario Ávila, ambas de Pomona, CA, Silveria Ávila de Ontario, Oregón, y Marielia Ávila de Las Vegas, NV; hermanos, Antonio Ávila de Pomona, CA, Isidro Ávila de Moreno Valley, CA, y Evaristo Ávila de Rialto, CA; junto con varias sobrinas y sobrinos que lo extrañarán mucho.

Se celebrará una misa de entierro cristiano el viernes 12 de septiembre de 2025 por la mañana a las 10:00 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de San Clemente con el Padre Vanderley Oliveira oficiando. La familia recibirá a sus amigos en la Capilla Ponders Calhoun el jueves por la noche de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., con oraciones del Rosario a partir de las 7:00 p.m.

Martín será enterrado con su familia en el Panteón Municipal de Cerecuaro, Guanajuato, de Yuriria, GTO, México.

El legado de amor, fuerza y perseverancia de Martin vivirá a través de su familia y todos los que tuvieron la suerte de conocerlo.

Arreglos por Ponders Calhoun Chapel, 675 Jolley Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701, 706-625-7577, www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org

Donna Green

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Donna Sue Ledford Green, affectionately known as Nonna, who left this world suddenly but peacefully on Sept. 8. 2025. She was born on Feb. 22, 1949, to Floyd and Flonnie Ledford, and from that day forward carried within her the grace, kindness, and strength that defined her life.

Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her greatest joy, and her love for them was boundless.

She is survived by her loving children: Jason Lindsey Green of Adairsville; Jamie Lynn Grider (Dana) of Fort Payne, Ala.; and Joshua Lanham Green of Adairsville. Her legacy continues through her treasured grandchildren: Jared and Stephanie Green, Justin and Brooke Green, Jaxon Green, Haley and Bradley Crowe, Jeb and Jordan Simerly, Isabella Green, and Lenny Green. Donna’s joy was multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren: Sarah Green, Joanie Marie Green, Jasper Simerly, Tenille Crowe, and Jaylee Simerly, each of whom brought her immeasurable pride and delight.

She also leaves behind her brother, Jerry and Mary Ledford; her dear sister, Rita Ledford and Wanda Smith, as well as many precious nieces and nephews who loved her deeply.

Donna’s life was a testament to beauty inside and out, to kindness freely given, and to love that knew no limits. Though our hearts ache at her passing, we take comfort in knowing that her spirit will live on through the countless lives she touched and the family she adored.

Her memory will forever be our blessing.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home, Adairsville, with Rev. Tim Samples officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Barton Funeral Home.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, is in charge of arrangements for Donna Ledford Green.

Scott Hight

Mr. Scott Robert Hight, age 56, of Shannon, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at a local hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Hight was born in Rome on Aug. 10, 1969, son of the late Claude Hight and the late Jeanetta Sanders Hight. He attended Model High School until he went to work at an early age and was currently employed by SA Recycling prior to his illness. After changing his life several years ago, he became a devoted follower of Christ and was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed life and spending time with his family, especially his mother and his fur-baby, Jake.

Survivors include his children, Hannah Hall (Damian) and Caleb Hight and family; several grandchildren; six brothers, Frank Coleman, James Coleman, Brad Coleman, Michael Coleman (Wanda), Johnny Hight (Michelle), and Tommy Hight; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, his co-workers at SA Recycling, Nolan and Tammy Dotson, Jackie Dotson, Thomas Dotson, Lamar and Jennifer House, and the McCormick family.

In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Hight was cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Adrian Craig officiating. The family asks everyone to bring a covered dish and join them in fellowship, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to his brother, Tommy Hight, to help with final expenses.

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

Reynolds Funeral Home of Rome is in charge of arrangements.