Obituaries from the Weekend, May 17, 2025 E-Edition

Vestia Ables

Ms. Vestia D. Ables, age 84, of Calhoun, passed away at AdventHealth Gordon Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Cartersville. She was preceded in death by her father, James David Ables, and mother, Beauree Cowart Holland.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Alecia Ignctovich; niece, Crystal and Misty Bonner; great niece, Jalee Suggs; great nephew, Ashton Suggs all of Calhoun.

Service to celebrate the life of Ms. Vestia D. Ables will be held Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. from the Ponders Calhoun Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Arrangements by Ponders Calhoun Chapel, 675 Jolley Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701. 706-625-7577.
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Rolando Sontay-Alvarado

Rolando Sontay- Alvarado, 62, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born in Totonicapan, Guatemala, on Jan. 22, 1963, to the late Juan Longino Sontay and Maria Alvarado.

He is survived by his children, Ingrid Dralely Sontay, Juan Gudiel Sontay, Rolando Sontay, Marvin Sontay, and Maria Josefa Sontay; siblings, Auvelio Sontay Alvarado, Oralia Sontay Alvarado Marta Sontay Alvarado, Yohana Sontay Alvarado; nephews, Evelyn Caralo Perez Sontay, Maria Adelina Perez Sontay, lmri Zorohabel Pere ntay, Juan Jose Perez Sontay, Rony Anthony Vicente Sontay, Maritza Sontay Escobar, Juan Aurelio Sontay Escobar; nieces, Maria Isabell Sontay Escobar, Amalia Beatriz Sontay Escobar, Auvelio Sontay Escobar, Ingrid Dranely Vicente Sontay, Leyda Karina Vincente Sontay, Jennifer Fabiola Vicente Sontay, Daffne Kimberly Vicente Sontay, Daray Marisol Vicente Sontay, Annalee Gomez Sontay, and Caden Gomez Sontay; grandchildren, Eisen Vicente Sontay, Kaleb Vicente Sontay, Haddassa Vicente Sontay, Jazmin Pana Alonzo, Emily Perez Sontay, Marcelo Perez Santoy, Tabella Vicente Perez, Nataly Vicente Perez, Merlyn Martina Vicente Santoy.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Rolando Sontay-Alvarado.

Rolando Sontay-Alvarado, de 62 años, de Calhoun, Georgia, falleció el miércoles 14 de mayo de 2025. Nació en Totonicapán, Guatemala, el 22 de enero de 1963, hijo de Juan Longino Sontay y María Alvarado.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, Ingrid Dralely Sontay, Juan Gudiel Sontay, Rolando Sontay, Marvin Sontay y María Josefa Sontay; hermanos, Auvelio Sontay Alvarado, Oralia Sontay Alvarado, Marta Sontay Alvarado, Yohana Sontay Alvarado; sobrinos, Evelyn Caralo Pérez Sontay, María Adelina Pérez Sontay, lmri Zorohabel Pere ntay, Juan José Pérez Sontay, Rony Anthony Vicente Sontay, Maritza Sontay Escobar, Juan Aurelio Sontay Escobar; sobrinas, María Isabell Sontay Escobar, Amalia Beatriz Sontay Escobar, Auvelio Sontay Escobar, Ingrid Dranely Vicente Sontay, Leyda Karina Vicente Sontay, Jennifer Fabiola Vicente Sontay, Daffne Kimberly Vicente Sontay, Daray Marisol Vicente Sontay, Annalee Gomez Sontay y Caden Gomez Sontay; nietos, Eisen Vicente Sontay, Kaleb Vicente Sontay, Haddassa Vicente Sontay, Jazmín Pana Alonzo, Emily Pérez Sontay, Marcelo Pérez Santoy, Tabella Vicente Pérez, Nataly Vicente Pérez, Merlyn Martina Vicente Santoy.

La familia recibirá a sus amigos el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, de 1:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. en la funeraria Max Brannon and Sons.

El servicio fúnebre seguirá el sábado a las 3:00 p.m. desde la Capilla de la Funeraria Max Brannon and Sons. El entierro se realizará en el cementerio de Chandler.

La familia Brannon y el personal se sienten honrados de servir a la familia de Rolando Sontay-Alvarado.

Tommy Medlin

Tommy Michael Medlin, age 59, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Gordon.

Tommy was born on March 22, 1966 in Calhoun, the son of the late Max Medlin and Peggy Joyce Reeves Medlin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: two brothers, Donny Medlin and Ellis (Janet) Medlin; and two sisters, Laura Mae (Rodney) Dixon and Debby Medlin Hall. Tommy enjoyed fishing and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

Tommy is survived by: his wife of 32 years, Shevelle Medlin; son, Justin (Sydnei) Medlin; two daughters, Kayla (Matt) Selvy and Madison (Will Pate) Chapman; six grandchildren, Easton Selvy, Amos Selvy, Beckett Pate, Isaac Taylor, Zachary Taylor, and Ansen Medlin; brother, Ronnie Medlin; and sister, Pam (Lamar) Long; step-son Cody Whitfield and step-daughter, Sierra Whitfield.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home.

A celebration of the life of Tommy will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Lamar Long officiating.

In addition to flowers, donations can be made to offset the final expenses.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Tommy Michael Medlin.

Barbara Pratt

Barbara Jean Pratt, 75, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born in Calhoun, on Feb. 25, 1950, to the late Marcus and Ruby Gravitt. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Pratt; brothers, Walter (Shorty) Gravitt, and James Gravitt.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jessica (Bobby) Perdue; stepdaughter, Sherry Pratt Childers; sister, Lillian Greeson; grandchildren, Marcus Pratt, Jordan Dixon, Allison Dixon; great-grandchildren, Madelynn and Dawson Pratt, Carter and Khaza Dixon, several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at Tabernacle of Praise.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 12:00 Noon from Tabernacle of Praise with Bishop Roy Smith officiating.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Barbara Jean Pratt.

Twilla Rogers

Twilla Patricia Rogers, age 82, of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Calhoun Health Care.

Twilla was born on April 4, 1943 in Sewickley, Penn., daughter of the late Howard Roberson and Thelma Sevin Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Renee Cahill.

Twilla was always up for a good card game, loved decorating, and found joy in cooking for others. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome and loved being around people.

Twilla is survived by: three sons, Richard Roberson, Paul Roberson, and Gerron Roberson; two daughters, Starlene Stanfield and Jennifer Walraven; one brother, Zennie Roberson; one sister, Wilma Schimmel; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of the life of Twilla will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Matthew Reynolds officiating.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Twilla Patricia Rogers.