Linda Louise Bass
Mar 3, 2026
Linda Louise Griffis Bass, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, and devoted wife, was born on January 8, 1944, in Shannon, Georgia, and left this world peacefully at her home in Carrollton on March 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Reuben Griffis and the late Hazel Blair Griffis.
After graduating from Arcata High School in California, she stepped into the...
Robert Lee Owen
Mar 3, 2026
Robert Lee Owen, born on January 9, 1937, in Fruithurst, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. A hard working, God-fearing man, he was 89 years old. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Owen, his mother, Lemma Fergerson Owen, and his sons, Bill Owen, Kenneth Owen, and Tony...
Manor Elisha Hurston
Mar 1, 2026
Manor Elisha Hurston, age 72 of Bremen, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Carrollton, Georgia, after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Hugh Lee Hurston and the late Mamie Brown Hurston. In addition to his parents, Elisha is preceded in death by his sister, Imogene Hurston, and his brothers Larry...
Kari Elise Parmenter
Mar 1, 2026
Kari Elise Parmenter, a radiant soul who brightened the lives of those around her, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Carrollton, Georgia. Born on April 20, 1978, in Austell, she was the daughter of the late Karen Gladden Cain and the late Mark Stephen Cain.
Kari, a 1996 graduate of Haralson County High School, continued her education at...
Dianne McWhorter Allred
Feb 24, 2026
Dianne McWhorter Allred, age 75 of Fruithurst, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Fruithurst, Alabama, on January 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Leo McWhorter and the late Ruth Headrick McWhorter. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, James Otis Allred; her sister Linda Phillips; and her...
Ann Warnick
Feb 23, 2026
Ann Warnick of Carrollton, Georgia passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Jay Warnick, the love of her life, and her son, Stacey Thompson.
Ann was born on March 13, 1942, in Columbia, Tennessee. From an early age, her life was marked by a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. One of...
Scott Paul Barnett
Feb 22, 2026
Scott Paul Barnett, age 63 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on May 27, 1962, he was the son of Louise Taggart Barnett and John D. Barnett. Scott is preceded in death by his sister, Lynnelle Barnett and his brother John W. Barnett.
For many years, Scott worked in construction. He loved to talk and...
Jesse Ray Thompson
Feb 21, 2026
Mr. Jesse Ray Thompson, age 84 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Paulding County on August 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Horace Lee Thompson and the late Coraline Morris Thompson.
Growing up in the country, Jesse was a simple man who enjoyed being out in nature. He spent...
Kathy White Rayl
Feb 20, 2026
Kathy Jean White Rayl, age 75 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, on March 18, 1950, she was the youngest of eight children born to the late Spencer White and the late Juanita Stepp White. In addition to her parents, Kathy is preceded in death by...
Gerald Phillip Caldwell
Feb 20, 2026
Gerald Phillip Caldwell, age 64, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 31, 1961, he was the son of the late Gerald Morris Caldwell and the late Janice Spradlin Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Caldwell.
Gerald worked for years in commercial property management. In his spare...
Freddy Lamar Verner
Feb 20, 2026
Freddy Lamar Verner, age 67 of Tallapoosa, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on April 13, 1958, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, he was the son of the late Norris Glenn Verner, Sr. and the late Mary Ellen Ballew Verner.
Freddy was well-known in his community as the owner...
Garrett McPherson Campbell
Feb 19, 2026
Garrett McPherson Campbell (43) passed away unexpectedly at home on February 19, 2026. Garrett was born to Charles E. Campbell and Ann Grovenstein Campbell on August 30, 1982.
Garrett was born almost three months prematurely at Piedmont Hospital, weighing approximately two pounds. He then spent the next three months in ICU, two of which were on a respirator, in the neonatal...
Kathy Wade
Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Kathy Gail (Hallman) Wade, aged 73, of Bremen, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Tallapoosa on August 22, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late W.R. Hallman and Myra (Hutcheson) Hallman. She is also preceded in death by her stepmother, Dorothy (Brown) Hallman.
A graduate of Buchanan High School, Kathy began her career as a...
Diane Bagley Spivey
Feb 17, 2026
Diane Elizabeth Spivey, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on January 9, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Billy Mack Bagley, Sr. and the late Sarah House Bagley. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by the love of her life, Douglas Somerson, and her...
Anne Williams
Feb 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Anne (Bell) Williams, age 64, of Bremen, who departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on September 11, 1961, in Bremen, Anne was the beloved daughter of the late Johnny Lee Griffin and the late Bettie (Billingsley) Crane. She is preceded in death by her cherished...
Lee Stuart David, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Lee Stuart David, Jr., lovingly known as "Stu," left this world peacefully on February 10, 2026. Stu leaves behind a legacy filled with warmth and kindness that touched the lives of all who knew him. He is now reunited in eternal rest with his beloved wife, Bernice Runette Thorn David, his father, Lee Stuart David, Sr, and his mother, Hazel...
William Robert Lyons
Feb 9, 2026
William Robert Lyons, age 81 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born on May 15, 1944, in Dover, Tennessee, to the late Robert Grady Lyons and the late Ruby Ethelene Causey Lyons.
A true American patriot, William served honorably in the United States Army from 1962 to 1969. He completed tours in Korea, Germany, and in...
Dakota Ray Deese
Feb 8, 2026
Dakota Ray Deese, born on April 5, 2003, left this world far too soon on February 8, 2026, at the tender age of 22.
Dakota spent several years building playgrounds, where his work brought joy to countless children. Those who knew Dakota remember him for his infectious smile that could light up the darkest of days. He radiated happiness wherever he...
Kenneth Eugene Shead
Feb 5, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Shead, age 87 of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born in Douglas County, Georgia, on June 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Dixon Phillip Shead and the late Faye Broom Shead. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Gail Carroll Shead, his son, Brad...
Dea McCarson Chandler
Feb 2, 2026
Dea McCarson Chandler, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Carrollton, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born in Rome, Georgia, on March 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late John McCarson, II and the late Bonita Jo Sutton Hobbs. In addition to her parents, Dea is preceded in death...
