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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.
Judy Carol Ruth
March 7, 1943 — February 11, 2026

Judy Carol Ruth, age 82 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at The Fountains of Calhoun.

Judy was born on March 7, 1943 in Bradley County, TN, daughter of the late William Logan and Thelma Bell Logan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by: her husband, Earl Dean Ruth; four brothers; and four sisters. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed reading and loved her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by: two sons, Charles “Chuck” Ruth and his wife Laura, and Bradley “Keith” Ruth and his wife Heather; five grandchildren, Logan Ruth and his wife Dana, Hannah Ruth Fehsenfeld and her husband Matt, Madison Clark and her husband Jarred, Dean Ruth Dutton and her husband Tanner, and Zachary Ruth and his wife Carmen; seven great-grandchildren, Charolett Fehsenfeld, Caroline Ruth, Leigh Ruth, Juniper Clark, Kapin Dutton, Suanne Dutton, Daisy Mae Fehsenfeld.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2 PM until 3 PM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3 PM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Tim McCulley officiating. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery.

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

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Judy Carol Ruth.

Visitation

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
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Service/Mass

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website

Funeral Home in Charge

Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home
535 Red Bud Rd NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-2832
Website