Gordon Chamber hosts webinar on government partnerships
JoAnn Greeson Dean, 76, of Calhoun died at her daughter Dena’s home on Sunday, August 2, 2020 following a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Gordon County on July 31, 1944 to the late Hubert and Elizabeth Webb Greeson. She was proceeded in death by her husband Bill Dean in 2003 and the father of her daughters, Bob Pack on July 22, 2020. She was also proceeded in death by her aunt, Mary Worley, who was like a second mother to her.
JoAnn worked for the dentist Dr. Verne Dortch for over 20 years and then went to work at Calhoun City Schools as the school secretary where she loved being around all the students and they loved her just as much.
Her kids and grandkids were her life.
She is survived by her son, Chase Dean; daughters, Connie Pack and Dena Ables; brothers and sister-in-law, Hugh and Sandra Greeson and WC Greeson; sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and Charles Chadwick; grandchildren, Jarrett and Jen
Dalton Logan DeFilippi, age 16, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Dalton was a student at Daphne High School and was a member of the basketball and track teams. He was also involved in the Young Life Student Ministries and 3Circle Church Student Ministries and worked at HC Lawn and Garden Design.
Dalton was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Tony DeFilippi; paternal great-grandparents, John and Evelyn DeFilippi; paternal great-grandfather, Edgar Brantley; maternal great-grandparents, Pauline and Frank Leonard, Bertha Kay, Guy Chambers, Vennie Lou and Ted Warren.
Dalton is survived by his parents, Derek and Donielle Chambers DeFilippi; brothers, Nick DeFilippi and Dylan DeFilippi; paternal grandmother, Patsy DeFilippi, maternal grandparents, Earl and Angie Leonard Chambers; paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Brantley along with aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 5th at Coastal Church, 11101 County Road 64 in Daphne, AL from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Private funeral services will be held, in the sanctuary of Coastal Church, Thursday, August 6, 2020. at 11:00am.
The church will be streaming the services live from:
Coastal Church website https://coastalchurchsouthal.online.church/
Coastal Church YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/coastalchurchal
Coastal Church Facebook Page https://coastalchurch. tv/.
Graveside services and interment will follow in Jubilee Memorial Gardens. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 US HWY 98 DAPHNE, AL (251)625-2900 www.wolfefuneralhomes. com
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— John Lennon
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce presented a Vendor Information Webinar on Thursday, July 30, for members interested in establishing a business relationship with Calhoun City Schools, Gordon County Schools, City of Calhoun, or Gordon County.
Each organization had one representative in place to offer a presentation outlining necessary qualifying procedures for potential vendors. Following the presentations, the speakers accepted questions from the attendees. The event was free to Chamber members and their guests, but advance registration was required.
“I am proud to represent the Board of Directors as we continue layering
A gospel singing benefit concert will be held at the Resaca Community Building on Walker Street on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will feature gospel singing, a cake walk, door prizes, games, face painting and $6 chicken and vegetable plates with drink and dessert. Proceeds will benefit True House of Deliverance Church Pastor Ronnie and Cindy Pope. For more information, call 706-671-7988.
Ongoing
Calhoun Church of Christ, 1301 Dews Pond Road S.E., will host a free Sunday supper every second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The Basement will hold Nights of Worship weekly each Saturday, with fellowship at 5:30 p.m. and worship at 6:30 p.m. The Basement is at 903D S. Wall St. in Calhoun.
Oostanaula Baptist Outreach Ministry will be open on the third Saturday of each month, taking donations for food and clothing. The outreach ministry is located at 156 Old Rome Dalton Road.
Oakman Baptist Church OVERFLOW Pantry distributes food items for the surrounding community after its 11 a.m. Sunday Worship at 2706 U.S. 411 in Ranger. For more information, call 706-264-2555. technology and virtual events into our program of work,” said Kathy Johnson, president and chief executive officer of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce. “Like so many others, the chamber has redefined its program of work and is using technology to make connections with our members and the community at large. Our data confirms that the plan is working, because this webinar was as well attended as many live events of a similar nature presented in the past have been.”
The four panelists were Regan Bramblett, purchasing director for Gordon County; Derrall Culberson, senior account with the City of Calhoun; Mendy Goble, executive director of finance for Gordon County Schools; and Dee
Wrisley, chief financial officer for Calhoun City Schools. Each shared important information about doing business with their respective offices after Johnson opened the webinar with welcoming remarks and introductions.
Questions were solicited from the membership at large and a bank of 14 were chosen for inclusion in the question-answer segment of the event. Those questions involved topics such as insurance requirements, certification standards, license verification, and State Purchasing Division compliance.
The mission of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce is to connect members and the community to promote economic growth.