All Obituaries

Mr. Charles Jeffers, Sr., age 82, of Buchanan passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born on June 9, 1937 to the late Homer Jeffers and the late Ruby Bonner Jeffers. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jeffers and one son, Charles Jeffers, Jr. Survivors include one daughter, Becky Colbert of Waco; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael (Christie) Jeffers of Buchanan; one stepdaughter, Melissa Rowell of Bremen; one brother, James Jeffers of Concord, NC;...

Mrs. Sara Ellen Bush Williams, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born on September 26, 1933 in Haralson County to the late Oscar Bush and the late Della Key Bush. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Lee Williams and her brother, Troy Bush. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Williams of Cedartown; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert “Bobby” Williams of Cedartown and Perry (Joyce) Williams of Rockmart; one...

Mr. Wayne T. Hare, age 80, of Tallapoosa, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was born on September 11, 1938 in Allendale, SC to the late Heyward Hare and the late Stella Tennant Hare. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, William Arthur "Rabbit" Hare. Mr. Hare was a multi-sport athlete at Allendale High School in Allendale, SC. He started college in Pineville, KY before transferring to and graduating from the University of South Carolina in...

Mrs. Lillian Ploof Dean, age 90, of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born in Haralson County on Sunday, September 2, 1928. Mrs. Dean is the daughter of the late Sam Ploof and the late Eva Mae Redding Ploof. Besides her parents, Mrs. Dean is preceded in death by her husband Leroy T. Dean; four brothers, Ernest Ploof, Billy Ploof, J.P. Ploof and Doyle Ploof; two sisters, Jo Ann Sims and Lucille Kilgore.  She retired from Sewell Manufacturing after 45 years of...

Mr. Terry Scot Vines, age 60, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born on February 16, 1959 to the late Troy Vines, Sr. and the late Cindy Spivey Vines. Survivors include his life partner, Brenda Greathouse; two daughters, Amber Harrell of Cedartown and Emily Kent of Georgia; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jesse Greathouse of Cedartown and Timmy (Sabrina) Greathouse of Cedartown; two sisters and brother-in-law, Debi Stevens of Dalton and Helen (Randall) Cochran of...

Mrs. Shirley Alice Lipham Miller, age 80, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born on March 17, 1939 in Buchanan to the late Dewey Lipham and the late Amanda Worthy Lipham. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband Roger Lassiter; infant sons, Rory Lassiter and James Lassiter; sister, Sheila Jackson and two brothers, Jimmy Lipham and Robert Lipham.  Survivors include her husband, Noble Miller; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori (Bob)...

Mr. Donald Wilson Thompson, age 77, of Buchanan passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born in Princeton, West Virginia on Thursday, December 11, 1941. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Thompson and by one son, Jeffrey Thompson. Mr. Thompson served in the United States Army. Later in life he made a career and retired as a carpenter. Mr. Thompson was a member of Old Path Baptist Church in Bremen where he often enjoyed playing his bass guitar and singing. He...

Mrs. Dianne Lois (Seymour) Bishop, age 64, of Douglasville passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born in El Paso, TX on Thursday, March 31, 1955 to the late, Harry Seymour and the late, Marion Canavan Livingood. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Harry "Buddy" Seymour. Survivors include her husband, Danny Bishop of Douglasville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Nathan and Stephanie Smith of Powder Springs and Alex and Tracy Smith of Temple; one...

Mr. Jesse Eugene Hicks, age 55, of Tallapoosa, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was born on July 23, 1964 in Kentucky to Roman Harrison Hicks and the late, Frances Elaine Davis Hicks. Survivors include besides his father, his wife, Penny L. Hicks of Tallapoosa; one daughter and son-in-law, Courtney (Brandon) Wisener of Bremen; one son, Jesse “Bud” Hicks of Tallapoosa; two grandchildren, Noah Brennen Wisener, Jonah Roman Wisener and several other...

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Butch Clay transitioned from his earth suit to His new body in Heaven. Richard aka Butch was born on 11/08/1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Butch was preceded in death by his dad, Jack, and his mother, Edna Clay, and also, a sister, Vickie Brewer, and two brothers Jack and Don Clay. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary and his much loved children, Amber, Josh and Kristin, and his son in law, Scott. Also, surviving are sisters Patricia and her husband...

Mrs. Judy Ann Johnson, age 66 of Temple, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. She was born on October 11, 1952 in Carrollton to the late Alonzo Bryan Dyer and the late Etha Melinda York Dyer. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by one sister, Grace Stone; three brothers and sister-in-laws, Walter (Clara) Dyer, Render (Lucille) Dyer, Bryan Dyer and one grandchild, Amber. Survivors include her husband Nathan L. Johnson of Temple; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tara Ann (Stephen)...

Mrs. Jacqueline Ann Crawford Roberts, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Carrollton to the late Willis Carl Crawford and to the late Mary Jo Cumbie Crawford. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two brother-in-laws, Jimmy Hurston and Jim Potts. She attended and graduated with honors from Floyd Junior College where she became a Registered Nurse. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Carla (Jeff) Woody of...

Mrs. Reedis Gearldine “Gerri” Houston Killough, age 83 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on October 31, 1935 in Tallapoosa to the late Joseph Andrew Houston and the late Beulah Carter Houston. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two husbands, George Clifton Killough, Sr. of 52 years and Victor Conrad of 2 years; three sisters, Bernice Ledbetter, Thelma Lenski, Othella Ledbetter and one brother, William Andrew Houston. Survivors...

Mr. Johnny Jay Arrant, age 73 of Bowdon, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. He was born on November 22, 1945 in Marietta to the late Elbert Jay Arrant and the late Evelyn Wallace Arrant. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one grandchild Christian Arrant and two brothers Perry Arrant and Tony Arrant. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Arrant of Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, John (Cheryl) Arrant of Bowdon; ex-wife and life- long friend, Irene McCormick; three sisters,...

Mr. Kenneth Hamrick Campbell, Sr., age 75, of Mary Esther, Florida (formerly of Jackson, GA) passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born in Bremen on Sunday, March 12, 1944. Mr. Campbell was the son of the late, Borden B. Campbell and the late, Bonnie Mae (McPherson) Campbell. Besides his parents, Mr. Campbell is preceded in death by one brother, Borden Campbell. Survivors include his two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rick and Missy Campbell of McDonough and Chip Campbell of...

Mr. James B. Livingston, age 67 of Bowdon, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1951 to the late James Barney Livingston and the late Mary Elizabeth Spires Livingston.  In keeping with Mr. Livingston's wishes he was cremated. Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan has charge of the cremation arrangements. 

Mrs. Gladys Brown Weaver, age 93 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born on May 23, 1926 in Temple to the late Joseph “Joe” Franklin Brown and the late Jessie Hazelwood Brown. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by four sisters, Mammie Hurston, Vera Tillery, Avis Weaver and Olivia Daniel; four brothers, Carl Brown, William Brown, Edward Brown and J.F. Brown. She is survived by her husband of 77 years Howard Weaver; two daughters and sons-in-law,...

Mr. Steven Alan Jones, age 63 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1956 in Huntsville, AL to Harry Alfred Jones, Jr. and the late Joyce Ann Dorion Jones. Survivors include besides his father,  one sister and brother-in-law, Janet (Dennis) Murphy of Greenville, TN and one brother and sister-in-law, Kenny A (Ann) Jones of Temple.  In keeping with Mr. Jones's wishes he was cremated. Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel and Crematory of...

Mr. Merle “Buddy” Travis Farmer, Sr., age 67 of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born on June 17, 1952 in Franklin to the late Travis Elton Farmer and the late Virginia Puckett Farmer. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Elton Ray “Bo” Farmer. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Amber Nicole (Alonzo) Parmer Harrison of Carrollton and Hilary Wiggins of Carrollton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Merle Travis...

Mr. Guy Allen Ray, age 42 of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1976 in Atlanta. He is preceded in death by his mother, Robin Woodall Ray; sister, Donna Kay Farmer; brother, Timothy Ray; granddaughter, Alaina Ray and mother-in-law, Delores Jiles. Survivors include his wife, Angel Ray of Franklin; four daughter and son-in-law, Candace (Orlando) Cabrera of Carrollton, Chelsie Ray of Franklin, Katie Ray of Franklin and Lorie Ray of Franklin; two...