STEPHENS, Jacob Wesley
Donna Fuquea Couch, 65, of Calhoun died Friday, August 6, 2021. Donna was born in Gordon County on October 3, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Floy Denney Fuquea. Along with her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth and Larry Fuquea; her sisters, Lana Greeson and Vickie Hicks; her nephew, Trent Thomason.
Donna was a longtime member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church where she was part of the UMW. For more than forty years, Donna worked at Thomason Egg Farm; she was the founder of Donna’s Hallmark. After she retired from her store, she was the bookkeeper for Diprimas Shoes.
Donna is survived by her
years, Eddie Couch; son, Kevin (Jeri) Couch; daughter, Kelly Smith; grandsons, August and Ranson Couch; granddaughter, Simone Smith; her siblings, Bettye Butler, Janet (Larry) Thomason, Joan Roach, Gary (Wynette) Fuquea, and Melinda Parker; her nieces and nephews, Kenny Fuquea, Kim Nix, Kelly Brittian, Candi Talley, Angie Knoter, Penny Dixon, Mitch Butler, Tina Fair, Robyn White, Heath Thomason, Richard Greeson, Connie Greeson, Michael Roach, and Chance Hicks; many great nieces, great nephews, and other family members.
The family will receive friends Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Trinity Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM from Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Burgner and Rev.
Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chance Hicks, Branson Fair, Trey Fair, Mitch Butler, Heath Thomason, Richard Greeson, Michael Roach, and Rob Kessler. Her grandsons, Augie and Ranson Couch will serve as honorary pallbearers, along with Kenny and Kelly Fuquea.
family suggests that memorials be made to the Trent Thomason Agricultural Scholarship Fund, PO Box 214, Calhoun, GA 30703.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Donna Fuquea Couch.
I AM NOT THERE
Do not stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am diamonds that glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush of butterflies in joyous flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
— Author Unknown
Jacob Wesley Stephens, 28, of Calhoun, died Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born in Gordon County on November 6, 1992. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Paige Wilson.
Jacob was a customer service representative at Stark Carpet/ Prestige Mills. He enjoyed basketball, bowling, and deer hunting. He graduated with the Class of 2011 from Sonoraville High School. Jacob was smart, fun loving, and considered a gentle giant with a heart of gold.
Jacob is survived by his parents April and Victor Garcia, Chuck Stephens; grandparents, Sandra and Barry Goodwin, John B. Sheriff, Beverly Baker, Mary Slovick Ramos; brothers, Joshua Stephens, Austin Garcia; uncles, Jamie Sheriff and Chris Baker.
The family will receive friends Monday, August 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bethesda Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM from Bethesda Baptist Church with Pastor Wesley Hunt of
in Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Barry Goodwin, Randy Cheek, Seth Wilson, Christopher Baker, Dakota French, Justin Gilbert, Rodney Curtis, and Michael Stewart.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Jacob Wesley Stephens.
SMILE BECAUSE HE LIVED
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn back, or you can do what he would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
— Author Unknown
REMEMBER ME Remember me in quiet days, while raindrops whisper on your pane. But in your memories have no grief, let just the joy we knew remain. Remember me when evening stars look down on you with steadfast eyes. Remember if once you wake to catch a glimpse of red sunrise. And when your thoughts do turn to me, know that I would not have you cry. But live for me and laugh for me, when you are happy, so am I. Remember an old joke we shared; remember me when spring walks by. Think once of me when you are glad, and while you live, I shall not die.
— Author Unknown