Robert Darell Rutherford – Discover Gordon County

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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
Expires: July 28, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.
WHERE
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
WHEN
From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

August 9, 1954 — May 19, 2025

Robert Darell Rutherford, 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1954, to the late Robert and Anna Bell Rutherford.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Jonathon Talley; grandchildren, Kindle Ingle, Austin Silvers, Darron Rader, and Alex Rader; great-grandchildren, Khloe, Emma, Corbin, Waylon, and Kora.

To honor his wishes, his body was cremated and no service will be held at this time.