All Obituaries

Daniel Lee Swarts, age 71 of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born in San Diego, California on February 18, 1950 to the late Sam Swarts and the late Barbara Goeb Swarts. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Swarts and Pete Swarts. Daniel was a hardworking man, one of his many jobs was Captain of the Timber, Oregon Fire Department. He was a man of few words, but was a good Christian, loved to pan for gold and most of all he loved his...

Mrs. Karla Mozley Anderson, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away suddenly Friday, July 30, 2021,  from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born on March 15, 1959, to the late Dorothy "Mama Dot" Mozley and  L.C. Mosley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene "Stubby" Anderson, and a brother Junior Mozley. Karla attended Haralson County High School and lived in Buchanan most of her...

Mrs. Lynette Taylor Clapp, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born in Danville, VA, on April 28, 1937, to the late Opal Lynsky Taylor and the late James William Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Clapp; and a brother, Gene Taylor. Lynette was a registered nurse for over 50 years.  Her last nursing years were spent as a surgical nurse in the Ophthamology...

Mrs. Sherrie Gail Ward Taylor, age 64 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born in Carrollton, GA, on December 6, 1956, to the late Angeline Bradley Ward and Jim Ward.  Sherrie loved her family, cooking and taking care of her dog. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Sherry and Scot Sewell, Panama City Beach, FL; Bonnie and Michael Upton, Rockmart, GA; Sheila and Kent Johnson, Buchanan, GA; and Michael and Karli...

Evelyn Leatherwood Golden, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2021. She was born on March 26, 1930, in Buchanan to the late John Edward Leatherwood and the late Gladys Pettit Leatherwood. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harland Golden; three sisters, Joanna Houston, Rosalee Shaw and Willie Whitton and one brother, Rayford Leatherwood. Mrs. Golden loved her family and her Lord.  She preached her funeral by the life she lived. Survivors...

Mrs. Frances Brown Price of Bremen went to her heavenly home on her 95th birthday, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  She was born July 20, 1926, in Paulding County to Dora Waters Brown and Pinson Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Thomas Price; her sons, Larry Price and Ricky Price; her sisters, Myrtle Price, Bertha Harrell, Cora Austin, Irene Griggs, and Jessie Brown; and her brothers, Emmett Brown, Johnny Brown, Harvey Brown and...

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Lanham) Atkins, age 82, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Aragon, GA, on Monday, May 22, 1939. Mrs. Atkins was the daughter of the late, Lester Lanham and the late, Hazel Dora (Roberson) Lanham. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her brother, Junior Lanham. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and a former member of West Rome Baptist Church, Rome, GA.  She made a...

Kathleen Elizabeth Brown Crocker, age 68, of Tallapoosa, GA, went Home to be with our Lord on July 13, 2021. Kathy was born on June 29, 1953, in Edinburg, Scotland to Air Force SSGT James Harvey Brown. After the death of her father when she was six months old, Kathy came to live in Fruithurst, AL, where she was raised by her grandparents, L.O.E. and Mamie Brown, and after losing them at a young age, by her aunt and uncle, Arrie and Hubert Furgerson. She was preceded in death by her...

Miss Rebecca Lynn Marks, age 64 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 10, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born on April 5, 1957, to the late Tretha Elder Piccione and the late Sam Piccione.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Brown. Becky never met a stranger.  For many years, she attended Three Rivers Health Services in Cedartown for special needs students.  She then attended Haralson Progressive...

Mrs. Loretta Jean Barber Akin, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born on April 8, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Grace Melton Barber and the late Clifford Barber. In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh "Randy" Akin, to whom she was married in 1956.  She worked for more than 30 years as a secretary at Commercial Shearing, a steel manufacturing company in Atlanta..  Living in...

Mrs. Kathy Jo Wood Myrick, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born in Cedartown, GA, on December 5, 1957, to the late Louise Mildred Cheatwood Wood and the late Robert Taylor Wood.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Jim Wood and a sister, Linda Houston. Kathy loved taking care of her family and listening to gospel music. She was a member of Dugdown Baptist Church. Left to cherish her...

Ms. Patricia Louise Lewis Williams, age 57 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 4, 1964 in Long Beach, California, to Patricia Diane Lewis and the late James Wade Lewis.  In addition to her father, Patti is preceded in death by a son, Johnny Williams. She loved to read and enjoyed camping and fishing.  She also was a seasoned shopper and loved coloring.  Patricia also loved to ride...

Mr. Dana Karl Towe, age 65 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born on February 16, 1956, in Murphy, NC, to the late Edna Murphy Towe and the late Elbert Towe.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Delmas Pat Towe. Survivors include his brothers, Roger Towe and Bruce Towe, and a sister. Linda Towe. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Dana Towe will be cremated and no service is planned at this...

Mr. Michael Glenn Blue, age 56 of Buchanan, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was born in Villa Rica, GA, on September 4, 1964, to the late Doris Akins Blue and Olin Blue.  Michael was a graduate of Haralson County High School and was a plumber by trade. Survivors include his brothers: Milton Blue of Newnan; Tim and Jennifer Blue of Bremen; Ernest and Debra Moss Blue of South Carolina; and bonus brother Robert Timms of Buchanan. In accordance with Michael's wishes,...

Ms. Linda Jo Brown, age 53 of Villa Rica, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021.  She was born in Paulding County on August 26, 1967, to the last Kathy Thomas and Roland Brown.  Linda was a graduate of West Central Technical College with certified nursing assistant training. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Derrick Wigley of Douglasville; and two grandchildren, MacKayla Wigley and Morgan Wigley. In accordance with the family's wishes, Linda will be...

Ms. Joan Smith Miller, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Mamie Finley Smith, Luther Smith and Albert Smith .  Joan worked for many years as a seamstress at Arrow Shirt Company and found her love for sewing.  Being a crafter, she enjoyed quilting and sewing.  Joan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints in Buchanan. She...

Mrs. Helen Diane Tims Roberts, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 28, 1959, in Cleburne County, AL, to the late Mary Grace Ledbetter Tims and the late Asa Tims, Jr.  Helen was taken from this life way too soon and will be missed so very much.  The family has peace in knowing "God has you in His arms and we have you in our hearts." Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Sonny...

Mrs. Janell Ploof Akin, age 88 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born August 12, 1932, to the late Minnie Ola Weaver Ploof and the late Bill Ploof.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Akin and a brother, N.P. Ploof. Mrs. Akin worked for many years at Arrow Shirt Company. After leaving Arrow, she worked as the janitor for Haralson County School Systems, working at West Haralson Middle School and at...

William Buel Richards, age 71 of Buchanan, passed away on June 23, 2021. He was born on January 29, 1950, in Buchanan to the late William Lawrence Richards and the late Vivian Carden Richards. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Byron Richards. Mr. Richards was a Deacon for many years at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Buchanan. He retired from The Georgia State Patrol as a dispatcher in 1996. He loved to work on cars and watch NASCAR, but most of all he was a good...

Steve Michael Hudgins, age 71 of Bowdon, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born on February 11, 1950 to the late O.B. Hudgins and the late Florence Stapler Hudgins.  Survivors include his daughter Rebecca Hudgins; son, Mark Hudgins and special friend Deborah Jordan.  In keeping with Steven's wishes he was cremated.  Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan has charge of the cremation arrangements.