Margie Janelle Posey Carroll, age 59 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.  Born in Fulton County on June 28, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Roger Linton Posey and the late Margie Christine Shepard Posey.  In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Posey and two brothers, Linton Posey and Gerald Posey.   Margie was a graduate of Russell High School.  She had worked for several years as a travel agent.  Gardening...

Francis Eugene "Gene" Broadstreet, II, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.  Born in South Bend, Indiana, on October 27, 1954, he was the son of Joretta Hook Broadstreet and the late Francis Eugene Broadstreet, Sr.  In addition to his father, Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Broadstreet and his step-daughter, Johnette. A 1974 graduate of Haralson County High School, Gene went on to work in industrial construction as a pipe fitter.  Overcoming many health...

Tommy Lanier Chatman, age 66 of Franklin, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born on August 30, 1956, in Heard County, he was the son of the late Henry Lanier Chatman and the late Bernice Marie Buchanan Chatman.  In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his daughter Merina LaRae Nolen and a brother, Michael Chatman. After graduating from Heard County High School, Tommy became an auto mechanic.  His passion was...

Martha Ann Crawford Carnes, age 69 of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1954 to the late Howard Crawford and the late Magdeline Carnes Crawford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by six sisters, Louise Wells, Brenda Stroup, Linda Stroup, Dorothy Brannon, Francis Martin and Brenda Joyce Crawford and two brothers, J.D. Crawford and Gene Crawford. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Charles Edwin Carnes of Buchanan; daughter...

Richard M. Wilson passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1930, to the late Rebekah Lackland Westbrook in Decatur, Georgia.  His birthday being on Veteran’s Day held special meaning to him as he served his country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corps.  He served during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one star for his participation in the UN Summer-Fall offensive in 1951.  He was wounded in action at...

Edward Boyce, age 83 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on September 17, 1939, he was the son of the late Roy Boyce and the late Lona Harden "Biggie" Boyce.  In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his grandson, Ben Garner, his great-granddaughter, Ralyx Price, and two sisters, Earlene Treadwell and Betty Boswell. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was a member of the Sand Hill Lodge #350 F&...

Christopher Reese Rowan, age 21 of  Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Born in Villa Rica, Georgia, on July 13, 2001, he was the son of Nellie Shaw and the late Phynice Rowan.  Christopher worked in the lumber mill and in his leisure time enjoyed fishing and playing video games. Survivors include his children, Tristen Rowan and Gracie Rowan of Dallas; his mother and step-father, Nellie Shaw and John Goolsby...

Robert Wayne Coffey, age 82 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9, 1940, he was the son of the late George Coffey and the late Ethel Wheeler Coffey.  In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Coffey, Joe Coffey, and Gary Coffey. After graduating Wilson High School, Robert enlisted in the United States Army where he served stateside and in Panama.  He received the...

Stanley Roy Cross, age 43 of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1979, to Mary Ann Watson Cross and Stanley Roy Cross, Sr.  Stanley was a genuine man who was a hard worker and dearly loved his family.  An avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and baseball.  He was also committed to teaching his children to play and enjoy sports.  Watching NASCAR was another one of Stanley's passion. He is survived by his daughters, Katie...

Kim Lee King, age 71 of Waco, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1951, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late William Melvin King and the late Ilai Price King.  Kim was a proud United States Marine serving his country from 1969 - 1971.  After being discharged, he worked for many years as a carpenter.  Kim enjoyed growing vegetables to eat and share with his family.  He loved his family dearly, especially his grandson, Tristen. Survivors include his son...

Jerry Mitchell Daniel, age 65 of Tallapoosa, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.  Born on August 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Mitchell Daniel and the late Elizabeth Cheatwood Daniel.  In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Daniel, and two sons, Mitchell Daniel and Taylor Daniel.   Survivors include his daughters, Annaclaire Daniel and Renee Wiley; his sons, Peyton Daniel, Grant Daniel, and Tommy Daniel; his sisters, Kathy...

Kristy Marie Golden, age 42, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on June 5, 1980, she was the daughter of Gary Boyce and the late Joyce Smith Boyce. Kristy was a graduate of Haralson County High School. Before her declining health, Kristy enjoyed reading, but her passion was spending time with her granddaughter, Madi. Survivors include her husband, Steve Golden of Tallapoosa; her daughter, Samantha Thompson of Bremen; her son, Steven Tyler Golden of...

Gary Lynn Campbell,, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in a local healthcare facility.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Horace Campbell and the late Agnes Moore Graves.  In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Campbell, Terry Campbell, and David Bennett. Gary worked as a carpenter for most of his life and had a talent for fixing just about anything.  Being a carpenter also carried over...

Gerald Anthony Posey, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.  Born at home in Buchanan, Georgia, on Wednesday, August 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Roger Linton Posey and the late Margie Christine Shepard Posey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Posey; a grandson, Dakota Sanders; a sister, Peggy Posey; and a brother, Linton Posey. Drafted by the United States Army, Gerald...

Brenda Mixon Cash, age 81 of Bremen, lost her battle with dementia on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in a local healthcare facility.  Born on September 8, 1941, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, she was the oldest child of the late C.B. Mixon and the late Olene McSwain Mixon.  Brenda was a graduate of West Haralson High School and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Bremen. Brenda loved her family.  She especially enjoyed having tea parties with her granddaughters using the tea...

Mrs. Bonnie Pearl (Killion) Whitaker went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born on Friday, July 11, 1941 in Tazewell, Tennessee. Mrs. Whitaker was the daughter of the late, Josh Killion and the late, Dorothy (Mink) Killion. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whitaker is preceded in death by one sister, Della Hooper and by one grandson, Blane McPherson. Mrs. Whitaker is survived by her husband of 64 years, Troy Whitaker of Bremen; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and...

Charles Wesley Mulkey, age 70 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1952, in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Columbus E. Mulkey and the late Margaret Virginia Key Mulkey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Matthew Mulkey; grandchild, Matthew Mulkey, Jr. and siblings, Sherry Medders, Marsha Reeves and Steve Mulkey.  A graduate of Georgia Tech with a Bachelors in engineering, Charles was an engineer for Southwire...

Ralph Isaac Fuller, age 65 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, in a local hospital. He was born on August 15, 1957, to the late Spencer Fuller and the late Margie Marie Ray Fuller. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Alford Nathaniel Fuller and David Spencer Fuller.  Ralph was a car enthusiast as was evident by his excellent skills at car detailing and his love of drag racing.  He was also an avid Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket fan and...

Miranda Delaine Geisler, age 62 of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 6, 1960, she was the daughter of Helen Owens White and the late Ivan White.  Miranda was the consummate caretaker.  She loved taking care of her family and all animals, especially her cats. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Ernst Geisler of Cedartown; her mother, Helen Waite; her step-daughters, Tonya Huynh and Kathleen...

Robert Christopher Hugo, age 76 of Whitesburg, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on January 4, 1947 to the late Robert Egerer Hugo and the late Alda Papi Hugo. in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Sheehan Hugo. Survivors include his daughter, Lindsay Hugo of Sarasota, FL; son, Robert Hugo of Sarasota, FL; sisters, Mary Beth Williams, Peggy Lavenson and Kay Sewell; grandchildren, Garyson Hugo and Braxton Hugo; nieces and nephews, Robert...