All Obituaries

Mrs. Lillie Mae Christopher Swann, age 76 of the Draketown community, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born in Polk County, GA, to the late William Christopher and Annie Mae Carter Christopher.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, William Shannon Keaton, a son-in-law, Curtis Keaton, and sisters, Sybil Raburn, Linda Graham, and Violet Nickelson.  Lillie loved taking care of her children and their children. ...

Mr. Willard S. "Billy" Hutcheson, age 89 of Villa Rica, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born in Haralson County on July 29, 1931, to the late Williard D. Hutcheson and Ludie Holder Hutcheson. In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by a sister, Sara Sheppard, and a brother, Marion Hutcheson. After graduating high school, Billy enlisted and served in the U.S. Army.  Upon returning home, he was employed with Lockhead Martin...

Mr. Charles Mack Langley, age 66, of Carrollton passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born in Carrollton on Monday, October 4, 1954. Mr. Langley was the son of the late, Charles Olin Langley and the late, Kathleen (Yates) Langley. Mr. Langley was an autobody repairman with West Georgia Auto Service LLC. Mack inherited his love of working on and restoring cars from his father. Mr. Langley also loved spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include his wife of 21...

Mr. Charles "Mack" Langley, age 66, of Carrollton passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born in Carrollton on Monday, October 4, 1954. Mack was the son of the late Charles Olin "Shorty" Langley and the late, Kathleen (Yates) Langley. Mack was an autobody repairman with West Georgia Auto Service LLC. He inherited his love of working on and restoring cars from his father, Shorty. Mack also loved spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include...

Mr. William Riley Byrom, Sr., age 58 of Muscadine, AL, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born April 24, 1963, to Juliette Stancil and the late Alex Byrom. William joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and rose to the rank of Sgt E-5. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a HVAC control technician for the Honeywell Corporation.   Survivors include his son, William "Will" R. Byrom, Jr. of Macon, and grandchildren, Zoe...

Mrs. Elaine Hunt Dean, age 74 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born May 8, 1947, in Dumas, Arkansas, to the late Earl Samuel and Myrtle Williams Hunt.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Aaron Dean, a grandson, Noah Wigington; sisters, Dessie Hunt and Margie Hunt; and brothers, Wayne Hunt, Gene Hunt, Bill Hunt, and Charles Hunt..  Elaine loved children and enjoyed gardening and...

Mr. Roy Ted Welborn, age 69 of Ranburne, AL, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on May 20, 1952, to the late Ellis and Mallie Cook Wellborn.  In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Joshua Cole Welborn and a brother, James Welborn. Roy was a master welder working many years for the Southwire Company.  In his early years his loved hunting and later in life he enjoyed working in his yard.  Roy loved his...

Mrs. Sandra Ann Holloman Calhoun, age 82 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Carrollton, GA, on June 23, 1938,. to the late Clyde and Mabel Cash Holloman.  Sandra had a God-given talent for music.  She was a church musician playing the piano for over 50 years, first at the Bremen Church of God and then serving as pianist at Mount Holly Church of God.  She played by ear and could play...

Pat Wysner Benefield, age 84 of Heflin, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1936, in Heflin to the late George Washington Wysner and the late Ezzell Staples Wysner. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Benefield; son, Ronnie Benefield; daughter, Jeanette Grizzard; grandson, Rodney Grizzard and two sisters, Chrysteen Gibbs and Sue Payne. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Maria Benefield of Heflin; one...

Jennifer "Jenny" Lee Jenkins, age 73 of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1947 in Atlanta to the late John Lee Bohannon and the late Leslie Bythwood Hankinson. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Reverend Frank Jenkins and one brother, Richard Bohannon.  Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Perry Brown of Douglasville and Jeremy (Jessica) Capps of Bremen; daughter, Stefanie Hames of Alabama;...

Mrs. Sandra Jean "Sandy" Alexander Barkley, age 60 of Bremen, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021.  She was born in Attalla, Alabama, on November 3, 1960.   Sandy is survived by her husband, Rex Barkley of Bremen; daughters, Teresa Barkley of Bremen; and Michelle (Rick) Holt of Lakeland, FL; a son, Jody Barkley of Carrollton; and six grandchildren, Kyle, Ashley, Jacob, Draven, Landen, and Brentley. According to her wishes, Sandy will be cremated, and no...

Virginia Lea Murdock, age 55, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1966 in Palm Beach, FL to the late James Overton Murdock and the late Frances Taite Jones.  Survivors include one son, Austin Zilka of Georgia; life long friend, Ron Zilka; one sister, Kaylea Bakker of Napa, CA; three brothers, John Overton Taite Murdock of Hickory, NC, James Oliver Murdock, III of Burlingame, CA and Andrew Murdock of Santa Monica, CA; niece...

Mr. Jason Eugene Wade, age 47 of Bremen, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.  He was born on November 22, 1973 in Villa Rica, GA, to parents Bobby J. and Shirley Raye Craven Wade.  He was in the building industry and was a welder.  He lived in Haralson County all his life and loved hunting, fishing, and working on his S10 truck.  Jason is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Raye Wade, and his grandfather, Gene Wade. Survivors include his wife, Angel Wade of...

Doris Cylestine Zawacky, age 91, of Bremen, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born on December 17, 1929 to the late William Easter and the late Eva Boon Budvidch. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by one son, Leo Michael Zawacky.  Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Howard Yarbrough of Bremen; two sons, Bill Zawacky of Martinsburg, WV, and Patrick Zawacky of Bremen; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren and other relatives and...

Mr. Larry Guy Stephenson, age 53 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at home after a lengthy illness.  He was born December 13, 1967, in Marietta, GA, to James and Mary Stephenson.  Larry was a plumber by trade and loved his family.  He is preceded in death by a son, Matt Stephenson and a sister, Debbie Stephenson. Survivors include his parents, Jim and Mary Stephenson of Bremen; son, Joey Stephenson; sisters, Cheri McDaniel of Temple and Denise (Jerry Drake)...

Mr. Kenneth Author Jenkins, Jr. passed away at home on Sunday morning, May 16, 2021.  He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 17, 1965 to the late Kenneth Author Jenkins, Sr. and the late Elaine Hamby Jenkins.  Besides his parents, Mr. Jenkins is preceded in death by one son, Chad Jenkins, and one brother, Tommy Jenkins. Kenneth worked in construction and used those skills to build many things.  He loved being outdoors, grilling, and spending time with his...

Mrs. Judy Hight, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born November 2, 1948, in Red Jacket, WV, to the late Troy and Opal O'Laker.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Hight, and her daughter, Tabitha Riley. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Tonya and Kenny Riley of Buchanan; Julie Donnet and Kevin Westhoff of Missouri; and Madyline Croy of New Mexico.  Also...

Mr. Larry Reed Ellis, age 76 of Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  He was born July 5, 1944, in the Buncombe community to the late Hazzie Reed Ellis and Margaree Wilson Ellis.  In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a son, Shane Ellis; two sisters, Myrlene Phillips and Agnes Morgan; and four brothers, Junior Ellis, John "Buddy" Ellis, Winston Ellis, and Terry Ellis.  He was a proud US Army veteran having served...

Charles Lawson Brooks, age 87, of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1933 in Felton to the late William Yates Brooks and the late Lillian Lois Freeman Brooks. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Bates Brooks; one son, Lee Brooks; one daughter, Debra Brooks; two brothers, Barry Brooks and Bob Brooks. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Mark Steffey of Waco; one sister, Carolyn Carsley; two brothers and...

Mr. Omar Pence Bennett, age 78 of Felton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born January 29, 1943, in Bremen, GA, to the late William Edgar Bennett and Estelle Dobbs Bennett.  Omar was a master tile setter, working in the tile/masonry business for over 55 years.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he was an avid outdoorsman.  Omar enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and gardening.  His life was his...