All Obituaries

Mrs. Barbara "Byrice" Payton of Buchanan passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at a local healthcare facility.  She was born in Buchanan on February 13, 1935, to the late Ulysses and Clora White.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Jurdy Payton.   Mrs. Payton is survived by one daughter, Donna Bailey of LaGrange; three grandchildren, Tiffany and Johnny Nix of Tallapoosa;  Samuel and Karlie Bailey of Bremen; and Shaun Bailey...

Mrs. Daxa R. Patel of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in India on October 1, 1949, to parents Bhagabhai Patel and Bhuliben Patel.  In addition to her parents, Daxa is predeceased by her husband, Ratilal N. Patel to whom she was married on March 11, 1969. Mrs. Patel loved taking care of her family and home and was an accomplished seamstress.  She enjoyed cooking and traveling. Her...

Mr. Thomas “Thom” Edward Phillips of Bremen passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in a local healthcare facility after a brief illness.  He was born in Atlanta on May 30, 1942, to parents Connie and Samantha Phillips.  In addition to his parents, Thom is preceded in death by his sister, Suanne Phillips Chandler, brother Olais Phillips, and late wife, Jolene Phillips. After completing high school, Thom served his country in the U.S. Army as a Medic.  He went...

Dr. Thomas Henry "Tom" Lamb, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  He was born in  Elizabethton, TN  on June 27, 1938, to the late Douglas Julian Lamb and Doris Cyphers Lamb.  Tom was was  a 1960 graduate with highest medical honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine and remained a faithful Gator supporter.  He entered the Air Force in 1963 and rose to the rank of Major.  During his eleven year...

Mr. Ray Earnest Carlile, age 43, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  He was born September 9, 1977 in Kennesaw, GA, to the late Douglas Earnest  and Annie Carlile.   Survivors include two daughters, Jenny and Penny Carlile of Buchanan; two sisters, Annie Barnes of Carrollton; Rosa Lee Post of Villa Rica;  three brothers, Rusty Carroll of Carrollton; Earnest Carlile of Temple; and Doug Carllile of Buchanan; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial...

Brother David Wayne McKenzie, age 73, of Temple, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1947 in Atlanta to the late Allen S. McKenzie, Sr. and the late Lula Victoria Born McKenzie . Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Ronnie McKenzie and one brother, Allen S. McKenzie, Jr.  Survivors include his wife, Shirley Davis McKenzie of Temple; two sons and daughter-in-law, David (Melissa) McKenzie of Buchanan and Richard McKenzie...

Mattie Mae McKibben Griffis, age 87, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born on September 15, 1933 in Polk County to the late John McKibben and the late Lillie Mae Davis McKibben. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Griffis; son, Randall Griffis; daughter, Juanita Benefield; one great grandchild, Jarred Barger and brother, Melvin McKibben. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Ricky Weaver of Buchanan; sister,...

Eddie "Mookie" Gene Hammock, age 84, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1936, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Lee Hammock and the late Mae Paterson Hammock. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a son Randall Hulsey.  Survivors include his wife Annie Ruth Cheatwood Hammock of Buchanan; daughter, Frances DeLoache of Bremen; sons and daughters-in-law, David (Zelda) Hammock of Bremen, Woodrow (Eva) Hulsey of Buchanan, Alton...

Julia Ann Holmes People, age 74, of Waco, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1946 in Atlanta to the late Jack Holmes and the late Dorothy Holmes. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Zin Peoples.  Survivors include four daughters, Jeanette Garner of Waco, Nanette Hart of Plant City, FL, Laurie Harrison of Bremen and Zina Beth Smith of Waycross; sister, Darlene McQuistion of Oregon; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and...

Ms. Martha Jane Frey Dees, age 90, of Rockmart, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Cobb County, GA, to the late William Joseph and Blaun Dean Frey.  Jane worked for many years in the retail grocery business in Bremen, retiring from Ingles in Bremen.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James W. Dees, to whom she was married 61 years; a granddaughter, Sarah Dees, and a brother, C. A. Frey. Left...

Roxie Poulson Rogers, age 87, of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born on September 3, 1933. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for 20 years at Smyrna Hospital in Smyrna, GA.  She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Reginald Rogers, daughters and sons- in-law, Lea Ann (Joey) Salter of Pace, FL, Pamela (David) Vance of Big Rock, TN and Cathy Campbell of Carrollton; son and daughter-in-law, Donald I. Rogers (Christine) of Dallas; eight...

Linda Lynette Fontenot, age 72, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1948 in Deridder, LA to the late Byron Fontenot and the late Juanita Hanson Vaughn.  Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Sue Grier; three sons, Michal Burch, Robert Burch and David Burch and several other relatives and friends.  In keeping with the family's wishes she will be cremated.  Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan has charge...

Charles Christopher Reeves, age 46, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1974 in Carrollton to Charles and Linda Pruitt Reeves of Carrollton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Mulkey Reeves.  Survivors include, besides his parents, one son, Christopher Reeves of Carrollton; one daughter, Kloie Reeves of Carrollton; girlfriend, Amy Robinson of Carrollton; one sister, Carie Reeves of Carrollton; former brother-in-law, Josh...

Dorothy Mae Cash Ayers, age 87, of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Polk County on December 27, 1933 to the late Wilburn Ira Cash and the late Mary Ida Eaves Cash. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Edward Ayers; two brothers, William Cash and Fred Cash and one grandson, Chris Swain. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (JoAnn) Cummings of Buchanan, Michael Cummings of SC, Timothy J. Ayers of Buchanan and...

Mr. George Eugene Pace, age 53, of Bremen, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, after a brief illness.  He was born on January 26, 1967, in Toledo, OH, to the late Shirley Ann Tyree and George William Pace.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Janet Tyree Harper, and a granddaughter, Abigail Pace.  George worked for Tara Wrecker Service in Jonesboro, GA, and loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Pace is survived by his...

Harry Reed Hines, age 63, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1957 in Rome to the late Robert Craig Hines and the late Mary Elizabeth Marion Hines. Harry was a 1975 graduate of East Rome High School. After completing high school, he owned and operated Coosa Valley Waterproofing. He then worked for Polk County Sheriff’s Office as a Lieutenant from 2001 until 2006. Harry later joined Haralson County Sheriff’s Office as a Sergeant working...

Roy Lee Worthy, age 95, of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  He was born on December 4, 1925, in Buchanan to the late Newt Worthy and the late Mollie Williams Worthy.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Edna Brown Worthy, whom he had loved since the third grade.  He was also preceded in death by ten of his siblings:  Lucius Worthy, Mandy Gardiner, Chalmus Worthy, Henry Worthy, James...

William Junior Craft, age 74, of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born in Cleburne County, AL, to the late William Odis Craft and the late Ethel Parker Wynn. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Craft Wiggins; one brother, Billy Charles Craft and one grandson, Hunter Craft.  Survivors include his wife, Marie Craft of Waco; two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Craft of Waco and Ronnie and Saralyn Craft of Waco; one sister, Carolyn...

Nisha Jean Morris, age 42, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born on September 28, 1978 to Michael Wayne Morris and the late Mary Lou Wolfe Rose. Besides her mother she is preceded in death by a brother, Davis Morris.  Survivors include her father and step-mother, Michael Wayne Morris (Stephanie) of Villa Rica; daughter, Bethany; sons, Trey, Joshua and Tristin; sisters and brother-in-law, Michelle Reagin (Jason) of Villa Rica, Tiffany Morris of...

Betty Melinda Wills Shettlesworth, age 85, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1935 in Dallas, GA to the late Amos Wills and the late Ethel Carruth Wills. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Loy J. Shettlesworth; one daughter, Rena Swank; four sisters, Joetta Smith, Vera Hunt, Kathleen McCarty and Jaynell King and one brother, LeRoy Wills. Survivors include her son, Loy Joe Shettlesworth, III and Diann of FL; one...