All Obituaries

Andrew Blayne Chandler, 25, of Tallapoosa, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born December 4, 1995 to his mother, Kehli Chandler. He was a very talented keyboard and piano player with a God-given talent, as he didn't take music lessons. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his brother Alex Wix of Douglasville; grandparents Craig and Sandra Chandler of Tallapoosa; aunt Lori (Anthony) Wingo and cousin Riley of Canton; uncle Josh (Amy) Chandler of...

Garry Dennis Dobbs, age 70 of Temple, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was born on November 4, 1950 in Carrollton to the late Samuel “SM” Murdock Dobbs and the late Ruby Inez Gordon Dobbs. Survivors include his wife, Ivy Mae Johnson Dobbs of Temple; two daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Terry Jenkins of Temple and Amy Miller and Jeremy Davis of Villa Rica; one sister and brother-in-law, Shela Belinda and Jimmy Waddle of Bowdon; five grandchildren, Krista...

Mr. Millard Ray Martin, Jr., age 64 of Tallapoosa, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born in Atlanta, GA, on February 12, 1957,  to the late Connie Westbrook Shelton and Millard Ray Martin, Sr.  In addition to his parents, Millard was preceded in death by a grandchild, Madison Ploof and three sisters: Cheryl Millsap, Marie Martin, and Debbie Davis. He enjoyed anything mechanical, especially working on cars and motorcycles.  He...

Mr. Jonathan Davis "Dave" Owens, age 54 of Whitesburg, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2021, in a local hospital after a valiant fight with Covid.  He was  born on February 9, 1967, in West Palm Beach, FL, to the late Vernelle Grantham Owens and the late Jack Melton Owens.   Dave had a great sense of humor and enjoyed sharing that humor at family gatherings.  He was an avid golfer and fisherman, however, his most notable fishing occurred on the mission...

William "Bill" Vernon Thompson, Jr., age 68 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late William Vernon Thompson, Sr. and the late Mary Lizz Allbritton Thompson. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Sydney Flanagan and Sandra Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Brenda McManama Thompson of Carrollton; daughter, Mary Ann Thompson of Carrollton; son, William Alan Thompson of...

  Mrs. Carol Jett Cole, age 66, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away on October 5, 2021. Mrs. Cole was born on August 10, 1955 to her late parents, Frank and Nellie Marie Bristol in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She worked diligently in everything she did and made sure her family was taken care of. Carol naturally had a nurturing spirit and loved everyone. In addition to spending time with her family and friends, other joys in her life included quilting, sewing, repurposing furniture and...

Frank Jerome Smith, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1958 to the late Horace Smith and the late Hazel Adcock Smith. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Spears and two brothers, Ralph Smith and Mark Cate.  Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Wendy Smith of Mobile, AL, Maigen and Timothy Hughes of Carrollton and Sara Smith of Buchanan; two sons and daughter-in-law, Frank Jerome...

Joseph Michael Reeves, age 55 of Bremen, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1966, to the late James Donald Reeves and the late Frances Boyd Reeves. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and camping.  Working as a handyman, he enjoyed helping people and taking care of their lawn care needs. His survivors include his wife, Carrie Newman Reeves of Bremen; two daughters, Kalyn Reeves Mallard and Caleb of the UK, and Hannah Reeves Lancaster and Zach...

Patricia Ann Buchanan, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born on September 15, 1958 to the late Floyd Buchanan, Jr. and the late Mae Laverne Judd Buchanan.  Survivors include two sons, Shawn Casey Buchanan of Savannah and Treber Hayes of Jefferson; five sisters, Linda Marie Ochal of Mableton, Debra Jean Catron of Cartersville, Penny Ann Luker of Carrollton, Sandy Jean Beardsley of Florida and Glenda Mae Everett of Buchanan; two grandchildren, Autumn...

Howard Lee House, age 74 of Bremen, GA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family at his bedside on September 29, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1947 in Bremen.  Howard enlisted in the US Army in 1966 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also served in the Army National Guard, serving our country 22 years in total. Howard is survived by his wife, Kathy who he has been by his side for 44 years; his children Nikki Corcoran of Bremen, and Mark (Nancy) House of Carrollton. He...

David Eugene Waddell, age 81 of Villa Rica, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1939 in Roanoke, VA to the late Wallace Norman Waddell and the late Lena Fouch Waddell. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Virginia Calhoun Waddell; one daughter, Wendy Rayburn; two sons, Billy Waddell and Jeffery Waddell and two bothers, Elmer Waddell and Robert Waddell.  Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Kenneth...

Mr. Wendell Jerome Harrell, age 58 of Temple, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born in Newnan, GA, on July 22, 1963, the son of the late Margaret Truett Harrell and Millard Jerome Harrell.  In addition to his mother, Wendell is preceded in death by a son, Bobby Dwayne Harrell, and  a sister, Wanda Benefield. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and loved his family dearly. Wendell was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Wendell is...

Donna Gail Weaver, age 62 of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. She was born on August 27, 1959 to the late Charles Glenn Weaver and the late Rachel Strickland Jiles. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by, two sisters, Glenda Weaver and Becky Watkins; one brother, Tony Weaver and one brother-in-law, Tony Owens.  She was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 8 1/2 years, as well as, Huddle House and CBS. She loved her family above all else.  Survivors...

Ms. Bonnie Jean Hammock Wingard, age 68 of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born in Cullman, AL, on November 30, 1952, to parents Lillian Blackmon Hammock Jiles and John William Hammock.  In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by a son, William Williams and a brother, Glen Hammock.  Bonnie attended Bremen High School and worked in the food industry most of her life, most notably cooking those wonderful biscuits for the...

Mr. Thomas Kevin Powell, age 46 of Aragon, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Rockmart, GA, on February 24, 1975, to parents Janice Diane Shoemaker Adcock and the late William Melvin Powell. Kevin was a concrete worker. Survivors include his mother, Janice Diane Adcock of Buchanan; his daughter, Chelsey Powell; a brother, William Rodney Powell of Blairsville; and a sister, Kimberly Ann Howell of Cartersville.   Also surviving are...

Kenneth Scott Purdy, age 56 of Hiram, passed away on September 23, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1965 in Ohio to the late Gary Purdy and the late Margaret Nadine Sanders Purdy. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Purdy and one brother, Terry Purdy. Survivors include one daughter, Cami Purdy of Cumming; two sons, Kyle Purdy of Rome and Brandon Purdy of Canton; two brothers, John Purdy of South DaKota and Gary Purdy, Jr. of Virginia; three grandchildren, Aiden,...

Mr. James Edwin "Eddie" Perry, Jr., age 53 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully  Wednesday,  September 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Gadsden, AL, on August 10, 1968, to parents Miriam Benefield Perry and the late James Edwin Perry, Sr.  Eddie was a graduate of Berry College with a degree in Finance.  He also spent eight years in the Navy as a Navy Seabee.  Eddie loved his family and was an excellent husband, father, and...

Teresa Ann Howard Williams, age 73 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1948 to the late Raymond Jennings Howard and the late Lillie Mae Winkles Howard. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Raenell Hulsey and Linda Collier and one brother, William 'Billy" Howard. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Weems Williams of Carrollton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Chad Shuemake of Buchanan, Tina and...

Richard P. Stephens, Jr., age 64 of Bremen, passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1956 to the late Richard Paul Stephens, Sr. and the late Margaret Helena Smith.  Survivors include his wife, Sheila Bond Stephens of Bremen; son, Wendall Brandon Stephens of Bremen; two brothers, Micheal Glenn Stephens and David Wayne Stephens; two sisters, Tommy Sue Eakins and Tommey Lynn Wheeler and several other relatives and friends.  In keeping with Richard's wishes...

Mr. Christian Scott Bright, age 21 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Christian was born December 22, 1999, in Carrollton, the son of Johnnie Sue Bright..  He was a machine operator for Sugar Foods, Inc.  Christian was an avid fisherman and loved to draw and play video games.  His dog, Fang, was his faithful companion. Christian is preceded in death by a brother, Tray Rodgers. Christian is survived by his parents, Tim and Jennifer Blue of Bremen;...