Mildred Marie Brown Craft, age 76, of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born on January 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Newman Brown and the late Grace Moore Brown.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Junior Craft and one grandson, Hunter Craft.  Marie retired from Warren Sewell Clothing company where she worked in shipping. Some of her favorite hobbies were working in her flower garden, arts and crafts...

Erby Dave Sellers, age 65 of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1957, to the late David Sellers and the late Louise Hogan Sellers.  In addition to his parents, Erby is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Lynn Dees Sellers. Erby loved his wife, Lynn, dearly and they both enjoyed dancing.  His favorite hobby was restoring vintage cars, really all cars.  He loved his family, especially his son and granddaughters. Survivors include...

Lee "Bud" Roy Perry, age 83 of Bremen, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1940, to the late Edward Leroy Perry and the late Susie Adams Perry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Annette Guise; one son, Craig Perry; four sisters, Frances Brumbelow, Becky Brandelew, Molly Lively and Virginia Zook and two grandchildren, David Jones and Jesse Jones. Bud proudly served in the United States Navy and was retired from...

William "Bill" Herman Mundt, age 72 of Waco, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1951, to the late Sidney Mundt and the late Gladys Mundt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Mundt and grandchild Madeline Mundt. Survivors include his wife Marie Ann Mundt of Waco; sons and step-sons, Scott Mundt of Waco, Daniel Mundt and Leanne of McDonough, Ryan Cormack and Cassandra, Scott Cormack and Sarah and Andrew Cormack...

Randy Joe McCollum, age 54 of Ranburne, AL, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his residence.  Born in Bremen on July 7, 1969, he was the son of the late Jerry Ed McCollum and the late Myra Jo Abercrombie McCollum.  In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Bowker. In his early years, Randy enjoyed being outside riding 4-wheelers.  Drinking coffee was a favorite pastime of his, as well as playing with his chihuahuas: Bama, Faith,...

Ollie "Melvin" Jones, age 83 of Rockmart, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Polk County on April 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Ollie Vivian Jones and the late Frances Odessa Grime Jones.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ella Harrell Jones.  his three sons, Randall Jones, James Jones, and Gerald Jones; his sister, Sara Jo Merritt; his brothers Walter Jones and William...

Ruby Jewell Cain Young, age 96 of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1927, to the late Henry Cain and the late Bessie Barkwell Cain. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Anthony Loyal Young; sister, Geneva Cain; brothers, William Cain, Troy Cain and Calvin Cain. Ruby was very creative and enjoyed making bows and other decorations.  She loved reading and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her...

United States Army Sgt. 1st Class James Levon Wilkinson, age 19, died in action while serving  in South Korea in 1950. He was born in Bowdon on July 30, 1931, to the late Rev. Isaac Wilkinson, Sr. and the late Essie Wingo Wilkinson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Isaac Wilkinson, Jr. and Virgil Wilkinson and one sister, Odessa Lancaster. James was a member of George Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.  He...

Robert W. Smith, age 70 of Bremen, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on March 18, 1953, in Tallapoosa to the late Forrest Edwin Smith and the late Mary Florence Lambert Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wendall Eugene Carroll. Robert was a proud 1971 graduate of Haralson County High School.  Recently retiring, he had worked for several years as a Building and Codes Enforcer for the...

Elizabeth Lou Boling Powers, age 87 of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Detroit, MI, on May 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hattie Boling.  In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by a brother Larry Powers. For more than 35 years, Elizabeth loved working and making the sandwiches for Koffee Kart in Carrollton.  In her spare time she could be found working in her yard tending to her...

Steven Paul Vandervoet, age 65 of Cedartown, passed away.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 12, 1957, he was the son of the late Lawrence Vandervoet and the late Gertrude P. Vandervoet.  In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Morgan. Steve was a rockhound. or what some might call an amateur geologist.  He enjoyed hunting, finding and classifying the rocks, gemstones and even meteorites he found in here in Georgia. Debating...

Joyce Garner Brown, age 64 of Muscadine, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1958, to the late John Garner and the late Mary Jordan Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James “Jimmy” Brown; two brothers, Roy Garner and Marvin Garner and one grandchild Lilly Leigh McGinnis. Left to cherish her memories is one daughter, Angela McGinnis of Fruithurst; two sons and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Crystal...

Cynthia Louise Baker Rogers, age 71 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Born on July 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late  Norma Joanne Eyerman Baker  and the late Carlton Leon Baker.  In addition to her parents, Cynthia is preceded in death by her daughter, Trishia Joanne Baker, her sister, Carla Carlton, and her brother, Dennis Baker.   Cynthia enjoyed reading poetry, drawing and playing video games.  Going to the...

Ruth Elaine Wilson Glass, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, in a local healthcare facility.  Born in Dallas, GA, on September 10, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Don Wilson, Sr. and the late Ruth Powell Wilson.  Elaine enjoyed listening to music and going to yard sales.  Being outdoors was her favorite place to be, especially by the river. She loved swimming. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Warren, and her son, Rocky Thomason, both...

Born on February 18th 1948, in Felton, GA, to the late J.T. Leatherwood and Naomi Addison Leatherwood, William “Willie” Luther Leatherwood passed away peacefully, in his Heflin, AL, home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on the evening of August 19th , 2023, at the age of 75. William is the youngest of eleven children. He is proceeded in death by his brothers and sisters: Pearlie, Edward, Lurlene, Agnes, Shirley, Curtis, Sylvia, and Doug. He is survived by his son...

Jacqueline Kay Haling "Jackie", age 58 of Tallapoosa, Georgia, beloved aunt, sister, daughter, and a friend to all she met, peacefully passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at home with family. She was born July 4, 1965, the daughter of Rynal Haling and Diann Grubb of Michigan.   Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Rynal Haling, and infant sister, Angel Haling.  Jackie was raised in Sidney, Michigan, and spent most of her life there. She came to live in...

Angela Renee Falls, age 50 of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born in Austell, GA, on March 4, 1972, to father Steve Falls and her late mother, Eileen Becker Brawner.  Angela enjoyed art activities of drawing and coloring and loved angels and the fantasy of unicorns and butterflies. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Steve and Christina Falls of Marietta; her children, Kheanta Brown of Kansas City, MO; Cameron Lee Kilbane, of Kansas City,...

Linda Williamson, age 66 of Muscadine, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1957 in Bowdon to the late Kermit Summerlin and the late Hattie Bell Summerlin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Tyre Williamson. Survivors include her son, Larry S. Williamson; sisters, Libby Cook, Jennifer Summerlin, Jane Summerlin and Teresa Holcombe; grandchildren, Austin Williamson, Noel Williamson and Alexander Williamson and several other relatives...

Richard Louis Comstock, Sr., age 67 of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Louis Clifford Comstock and the late Mamie Doris Netherland.  Richard worked in construction for many years and painting was his specialty. Survivors include his two sons, Richard "Rick" (DeAnn) Comstock and Bobby (Tara Haley) Thompson, all of Villa Rica; and his precious grandchildren, Koty Comstock and Autumn Plunkett;...

Hellen Myra Holcombe Kilgore, age 83 of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born on May 17, 1940, to the late James Holcombe and the late Elsie Rush Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Kilgore; son, Edger Herrell and sister, Judy Herrell. Hellen was always looking for a treasure and yard sales were her favorite places to look.  Her grands called her adventures "ard selling."  She enjoyed takin care...