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NEW YORK — Cokie Roberts, the daughter of politicians and a pioneering journalist who chronicled Washington from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump for NPR and ABC News, died Tuesday of complications from breast cancer. She was 75.

ABC broke into network programming to announce

Mr. Eugene Keener, 72, of Fairmount, Georgia, departed this life Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Calhoun Health Care. He was born August 9, 1947 in Cartersville, GA, a son of the late Floyd and Mary Green Keener. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Marie Keener, brother, Kenneth Keener, sister, Jeanna Pinson.

He is survived by his brother, Charles Keener of White, GA; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Mary Frances Keener of Ludville, GA, Barbara Bunch, Annie Ruth and David Perry of Fairmount, GA, Jerri and Kenny Leachman of Marietta, GA, Adell Keener of Calhoun, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Eugene Keener was held Monday, September 2, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Ryo Baptist Church with Reverend BobE\ 7LPPV RI¿FLDWLQJ 7KH family received friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Fairmount Chapel, Hwy 411, Fairmount, Georgia. 706337-3784. “Funerals, Cremations, Cemeteries, and Florists”

Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. — Author Unknown her death and politicians including former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama offered sympathy.

Roberts co-anchored the ABC Sunday political show “This Week” with Sam Donaldson from 1996 to 2002. She was most proud professionally of a series of books about women in Washington. She also wrote two books with her husband, Steven Roberts.

Victory Fellowship Center announces their annual Women’s Fellowship Luncheon. The theme of this year’s gathering will be “Lift up your Eyes” (Psalm 121:1). Guest panelists for the event include Minister Aida Santiago, Lady Demetria High, Lady Cindy Thomas, Elder Sonya Chapman and Sister Caress Jackson. Worship services will be led by Sister Tanya Smith. The luncheon will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the VFC Fellowship Hall at 925 Oothcalooga St. Hostess for the gathering is Lady Deborah Stewart of Victory Fellowship Center. Registration for the event is $15. Register now at: vfcwomenfellowship2019.eventbrite. com, or paypal.me/vfccalhoun. Registration can also be done at the door. For further information, email victory_center@ bellsouth.net or call 706 625-1106.

Faith Deliverance Ministry will host a church service at the Tails Creek Community Building, 75 Cross Road Church Road in Ellijay, on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 6 p.m. Minister Evelyn M. Adams will be giving her testimony of “Going to Hell and Back, a Real Experience.” The service will also include gospel singing and a free meal. For more information, call 706-671-7988.

The Gordon County Singing Convention will hold the fall singing on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The church is located east of Calhoun just off state Highway 156 (Red Bud Road) on Pleasant Hill Road. Singers, directors and specials are expected from the surrounding areas. All singers and listeners are invited to participate. There will be a covered-dish meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by the singing at 6:30 p.m.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Sonoraville will be hosting their 29th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a country store with home made canned goods; a bake shop with cakes, pies and other goodies; and a yard sale. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. with biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon and sausage. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. with hamburgers, hot dogs and BBQ. There will be crafts for sale and this year organizers are adding a corn hole tournament. Come join us for a great day of fun and fellowship.

October

The King of Kings Lutheran Church will be hosting a Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 45 Appalachian Circle in Jasper. The event will include games, food and prizes. Game and food tickets will be available for 25 cents each, or in a package deal that includes 45 tickets for $10. For more information, call 706-301-9191.

Ongoing

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.