Dale Allen Lant, age 71 of Ranger, GA, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in a tragic house fire.  Born in Endicott, New York, on January 22, 1953, to the late Harry Lant and the late Harriett Tompkins Lant.  In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Monk and JoAnn Kenyon-Foster. Dale grew up in Tioga County, New York, and worked for many years at EE Root in Owego.  Loving the life of a truck driver, he worked for many years for Silk Road...

James Donnie Harper, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on November 16, 1965, in Carrollton, GA, he was the son of the late Barney Glen Harper and the late Lucille Ploof Kilgore.  In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by a sister, Jane Harper, a brother, Jimmy Harper, and a niece, Becky Ledbetter. A sports enthusiast, Donnie excelled at playing softball and was part of an adult travel team that won many...

Arlene Angela Brown Jones, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 4, 2024.  Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Newman Joseph Brown and the late Mildred Grace Moore Brown.  In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Junior Craft, a sister-in-law, Patricia Brown, a nephew, David Brown, and a great-nephew, Hunter Craft. Arlene loved going to the beach and spending time with her...

James F. Mackey, age 46 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.  Born in Fairfax, Virginia, he was the son of Debra Bedwell Mackey and the late James Wesley Mackey. An avid outdoorsman, Jamie enjoyed camping, hiking, and kayaking.  Always a thrill seeker, he also enjoyed skydiving.  However, Jamie's passion was being a great dad and family man.   Left to cherish his memories are his companion of 20 years, Melissa Stevens; his children, Riley Mackey,...

Chalmus Eldreth Weatherby, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.  Born in Haralson County on June 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Aaron R. Weatherby and the late Alva Beauchamp Weatherby. In addition to his parents, Chalmus is preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Mary Ann Weatherby; his sister, Mattie Lou Weatherby, and brothers, Roscoe Weatherby, Ralph Weatherby and Almus Weatherby. Growing up in Haralson County, Chalmus...

Carolyn M. Albright, age 70 of Tallapoosa, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on July 21, 1953, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bill McGinnis and the late Edith White McGinnis.  Carolyn was a graduate of Haralson County High School, attended college, and was retired from Sony Music. A beautiful lady inside and out, Carolyn enjoyed working in her flower garden, shopping and crafting.  Going to the beach was one...

James Wilton Huey, age 82 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on May 17, 1941, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Dorsey Fred Huey and the late Ila Ree Ragland Huey.  In addition to his parents, Wilton is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Waller, and a brother, Robert Huey. Faith, family, and fun were Wilton's passions.  He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and had been a member of Eureka Baptist Church for...

Doris Louise Young Callahan, age 74 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on January 25, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin Young and the late Ruth Johnson Young.  In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her sisters Coreene Hankins and Mary Ruth Young and her brother Thomas Young. Living on a dirt road out in the country, Doris had rescued many abandoned animals and nursed them...

Jerry Haden Stewart, age 80 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1944 to the late James H. Stewart and the late Ethel Mae Cook Taylor. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie Colbert. Jerry was an excellent guitar player and was a member of a band.  Being a country boy, he also loved to fish.  Jerry proudly served in the United States Air Force from September of 1962 until September of...

Megan Gabrielle Miller, age 26 of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Jonathan Miller and Kimberly Beth Johnson.  Megan is preceded in death by grandmothers, Sharon Hawkins and Shirley Payne A 2016 graduate of Haralson County High School, Megan was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved all animals, but she was especially fond of horses and loved to ride.  Gymnastics was her favorite sport and she excelled...

Barbara Sue Hulsey Ginther, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.  Born on September 21, 1962, in Paulding County, she was the daughter of the late Herman "Sambo" Hulsey and the late Sue McSpadden Gilbert. A lover of life, Barbara had enjoyed horseback riding, country line dancing, and could always been seen with a Diet Coke in her hand.  She was an avid Alabama football fan, however, her greatest passion was her family.  She loved being...

James Allen Burton, age 64, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, GA, on March 23, 1960, he was the son of Irene Causey Burton and the late Richard Burton. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Burton. James was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.  He was also a car enthusiast and loved anything to do with cars. Survivors include his mother, Irene Burton; his sisters, Joan Chandler of Buchanan, Audrey...

Lowell Edward Ayers, Sr. age 87 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Polk County, Georgia, on  April 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Lowell I. Ayers and the late Delcie Kelley Ayers. A mere three weeks since his beloved wife, Shirley, passed, Lowell has now joined her, his soulmate and true love of 67 years in a beautiful reunion in heaven. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Sarah Wood and Brenda Nappi, and...

Sindi Hearn Thompson, age 38 of Villa Rica, died peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on December 17, 1985. Sindi is preceded in death by her mother Lusinda Ann Yoho Posey. Sindi was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Taking care of others was her passion as was evidenced by her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Her inner beauty was matched only by her outer beauty.  Sindi...

Carol Lee Stone, age 63 of Franklin, passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Madison, Georgia, on June 25, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Howard Stone and the late Willie Mae McDaniel Stone.  In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Stone and Sammy Stone. Carol was an excellent chef who delighted in serving others and her family.  For over 10 years, she managed a fruit stand where...

Brenda Jean Agans Vollrath, age 78 of Carrollton, passed away on March 2, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945 in Atlanta to the late Eugene Agans and the late Katie Agans.  Survivors include her husband, Alton Guy Vollrath, Jr.; daughter, Katherine and Jason Mitchell of Douglasville; sons, James Harrison Smith of Mt. Zion, Donald Bassell Smith of Mt. Zion, James Matthew Smith of Carrollton, Joseph Robert Smith of Carrollton, Tracy Guy Vollrath of Bremen and Cody Christopher Vollrath of...

Glenys Eileen Salsburg Carver, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1950, to the late Irvin Salsburg and the late Hazel Box Salsburg. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Carver.  Glenys worked in insurance for many years, but she really enjoyed her quiet home life with her family.  She spent many happy times with her dear friends known as the "church ladies."  Glenys was a...

Marion Ladell Holcombe, age 69 of Rome, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, in a Rome hospital.  Born in Douglasville, GA, on March 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Cornelious Ladell Holcombe and the late Lula Mae Shedd Holcombe.  In addition to his parents, Marion is preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Barry Treadwell and Ray Robinson, and a nephew, Chris Robinson. An avid baseball fan, Marion enjoyed living in Rome and attending the Rome Braves baseball games. ...

William David Eaves, age 72 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1952, to the late William Taylor "Dub" Eaves and the late Edna Tharon Thomas Eaves Lammons. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Proctor Eaves; brothers, Dennis Thomas and Doyle Lammons; step father, Gordon Lammons and niece, Denna Raiford. After graduating Haralson County High School in 1970, David served our country in the United States Army...

Roger Dale Blair, age 69 of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Tanner Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Carrollton to the late Leon (Sarah) Blair and the late Delma (Harold) Sullivan Baltimore. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Tammy Ivey Blair and sister, Penny Blair.  He loved his family dearly. He loved spending his time fishing and going to yard sales with his family and his best friend Randy. He was loved and will...