All Obituaries

Mr. Jeffery L. "Jeff" Houston, age 59, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in a local hospital.  He was born on February15, 1961, in Bremen, to the late Joan Leatherwood Houston and Jack R. Houston.  In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Tanner and Rebecca Cline; and seven brothers, Billy Houston, Bobby Houston, Jimmy Houston, Kenneth Houston, Steve Houston, David Houston, and Jerry Houston. Left to cherish his...

Curtis Matthew Brown, Jr., age 50 of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born on October 5, 1970 to Kathleen Marie McCraw Brown and the late Curtis Matthew Brown. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle Dolores (Michael) Yates and Jamie Nicole (Caleb) Clark; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joshua Matthew (Allyson) Brown, Michael Detweiler and Billy Robert (Cindy) Brown; mother, Kathleen Marie McCraw Brown; two sisters, Sheree Marie Colosky...

Robert Lee Pruitt, Jr., age 76 of Bremen, passed away on November 23, 2020. He was born on June 1, 1944 to the late Robert Lee Pruitt, Sr. and the late Gladys Hamilton Pruitt. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth "Bubba" Pruitt; sister, Bettye Ann Heard and brother, Johnny Pruitt.  Survivors include one son, Terry Lee Pruitt of Temple; one brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Terri Pruitt of Bremen; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other...

Mr. Michael Alvin Edgeworth, age 55, of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his residence.  He was born in Centre, AL, on April 9, 1965, the son of Jerry Edgeworth and the late Geraldine Ayers.  "Big Mike" worked for Hulsey Grave Service for years and could handle any job given him.  He also was a devoted Alabama "Roll Tide" fan. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Melinda Collins Edgeworth, Tallapoosa;...

Ms. JoAnne Sargent Jones, age 76, of Carrollton, formerly of Athens, GA, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  She was born in Decatur, GA, on October 13, 1944, to the late Florine McCard Sargent and James Lewis Sargent.  JoAnne loved taking care of her family and her home. Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Jason Crosby of Decatur; Melissa and Kerry Robinson of Carrollton; one son and daughter-in-law, Ty and Kathy Jones of...

Mr. Jerry Hudell Shepherd, age 74, of Temple, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, in a local hospital.  Jerry was born on June 24, 1946, in Paulding County to the late Mary Nell Morris Jenkins and Arthur Shepherd.  He retired from Ford Motor Company as a lift driver and was a lifelong member of the Draketown Baptist Church. Besides his parents, Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his only son, Terrence Edward Shepherd, and a brother Wallace Edward Shepherd. Left to cherish...

Mr. Timothy Wayne Kirk, age 57, of Buchanan passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  Tim was born on December 17, 1962, in Rockmart to the late Mary Elizabeth Luke Kirk and Earl Benjamin Kirk.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara McKibben and Debra Bentley.  Tim loved to laugh and always wanted to make you laugh, too. Mr. Kirk is survived by one sister, Ruby Kirk Hayes, Buchanan; three brothers, Robert (Frances)...

Shelma Worthy Richards, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born on October 9, 1948 in Bremen to the late Henry Newt Worthy and the late Ruby Brown Worthy. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Lewis Byron Richards.  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Kim Richards of Buchanan; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Kevin Haynes of Buchanan; two sisters, Diane Worthy Lee of Millbrook, AL and Debra Worthy of...

 Juanita Griffis Benefield, age 61 of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1959 in Cedartown to Mattie Mae McKibben Griffis and the late Garland Griffis. Besides her father she is preceded in death by a brother, Randall Griffis. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Heather Benefield of Rockmart; mother, Mattie Mae McKibben Griffis; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Ricky Weaver of Felton; two granddaughters, Hailey and...

Dorothy Mae Price Cash, age 87 of Smyrna, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1933 in Bremen to the late Thomas Price and Susan Lela Barkwell Price. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by five brothers, William Price, Gordon Price, Jesse Price, Milton Price and Irby Price and four sisters, Annie Price Copeland, Dora Price, Maurine Price and Lizzie Price. Survivors include, her sons and daughters-in-law, Byron and Dale Cash, Kenneth and JoAnne Cash of...

Raymond Junior Nation, age 73 of Tallapoosa, passed away on October, 29, 2020. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Jasper to the late Owens Lewis Nation and the late Della Hudson Nation. Survivors include one sister, Betty Bell of Tallapoosa and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Hinton Community Cemetery in Hinton, Georgia at 1:00 PM.  Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of...

Mr. David Earnest House of Temple, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. House was a retired painter, who worked tirelessly to provide for his family. He is a beloved husband, daddy and pawpaw, who will be missed terribly. He was born on December 28, 1949 in Haralson County to the late Willie B. House, Sr. and the late Laura Owens House. He is preceded in death by brothers, Bill House, Henry House, Charles House, Bob House, Robert House, Bernard...

John Joseph Matrulla, age 54 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1965 in Tampa, FL to the late John A. Matrulla and the late Shirley Jean David Matrulla. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Anthony Joseph Matrulla and one sister, Judith Jacobs. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Kay Greene Matrulla of Bremen; aunt, Pat Lumley of Largo, FL and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws and nieces and nephews.  In keeping...

Mr. Duey "Poppy" Franklin Robertson, age 77 of Winston, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born on January 4, 1943 in Anniston Alabama to the late Otis Lee Robertson and the late Esther Mae Roberts Robertson. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Joan Russell; two brothers, Rodney Robertson and Steve Robertson. "Poppy" had the best sense of humor. He loved music, especially classic county. He was an athlete and a super hard...

Mr. Edward "Scott" Gilliam, age 57, of Buchanan, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  He was born on January 12, 1963 to the late Buddy Edward Gilliam and the late Frances Camp Gilliam.  Besides his parents, Scott is preceded in death by his brother, Kippy Edward Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam honorably served his country in the United States Army.  In years passed, he enjoyed fishing and searching for arrowheads and other Native American...

Mr. John "Johnny" Wayne Reid, age 66, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, after a brief illness.  Johnny was born in Bremen, GA, to the late Edith McGinnis Reid and Robert W. Reid, Sr.  He was a graduate of Haralson County High School and had retired from the GA Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Reid. Survivors include one sister, Elaine Reid Hutcheson of Temple; two nieces,...

Mrs. Vassie "Eldis" Ridley Perry, age 92, of Beaufort, SC, former longtime resident of Buchanan, GA, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at home in Beaufort.  She was born in Buchanan on July 1, 1928, to the late Annie Baxter Ridley and Charlie Alexander Ridley, Jr.  Eldis and her husband Harvie "Crick" Perry were married 50 years before his death in 1994.  As many women who lived in Buchanan, Eldis was a longtime employee of the Arrow...

Nikki Elizabeth McCulley, age 47 of Bremen, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born on October 8, 1973 in Carrollton to the late John K. McCulley and the late Doris Lee Clay McCulley. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny McCulley.  She loved attending activities at the Key Foundation and most of all she loved her family.  Survivors include three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Darlene Mosley of Bremen, Ann (Jerry) Rainey of Piedmont, AL...

Mr. Jerry Ray Beck, age 76, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was born in Cedartown on Saturday, October 7, 1944. Mr. Beck was the son of the late, J.D. Beck and the late, Lucille (Sparks) Beck. Besides his parents, Mr. Beck is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Ray Beck; one daughter, Johnna Gail Graves and his brothers, James Winfred Beck and Charles Doyle Beck. Mr. Beck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known as a diligent and hard...

Hoyt Taylor Daniel, age 18 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on December 21, 2001 in Marietta to Jerry Mitchell Daniel and Kayla Ann Dequeant Daniel. He is preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Patrick Dequeant; maternal grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Cheatwood Daniel and Hoyt Daniel; one sister, Diane Daniel and one brother, Mitchell Daniel.  Survivors include his parents, Jerry Mitchell Daniel and Kayla Ann Dequeant Daniel; one sister,...