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Martin William Fortier, II

Martin William Fortier, II

Jul 27, 2026

Martin William “Little Man” Fortier, II, age 26 of Carrollton passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was born in East Point on October 16, 1999.

Martin was a Master Chef at Frank @ the Old Mill Mediterranean Grill & Bar, where he worked his way up from age 13 washing dishes. Enjoyed cooking, going fishing, football, baseball, and an...

Brenda  Tyson

Brenda Tyson

Jul 26, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Lee Cantrell Tyson, age 64 of Carrollton, passed away at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  Brenda was born on November 13, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia to the late Herbert Cantrell and the late Jesse Lousie Smith Cantrell.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Wanda Rogers.

Mrs....

Linda Dennis

Linda Dennis

Jul 24, 2026

With grateful hearts for a life faithfully lived, we celebrate Linda Dennis, who entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Roopville, Georgia, on December 28, 1941, she was the second daughter of the late Howard and Martha Wilburn. In addition to her parents, Linda is...

Tony Ladel Huckaby, Sr.

Tony Ladel Huckaby, Sr.

Jul 20, 2026

Tony Ladel Huckaby, Sr., age 68 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 2, 1958, he was the son of the late Edward Floyd Huckaby, Sr. and the late Gloria Louise Beal Huckaby.  In addition to his parents, Tony is preceded in death by his sisters, Wanda Victoria Hardin and Deborah Dubreuiel.

For many...

Wilber Glen Younkin

Wilber Glen Younkin

Jul 22, 2026

Wilber Glen Younkin, age 97 of Tallapoosa, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.  Born in Somerset Township, Pennsylvania, on February 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles and Blanch Younkin.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Golden Younkin; his step-sons, David R. Allen and Michael J....

Martha Ann Stephens

Martha Ann Stephens

Jul 20, 2026

Martha Ann Griffin Stephens passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and devotion that will be cherished forever in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on August 28, 1938, in Kaiser, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Floyd Griffin and the late Annie Sullivan Griffin. Martha was preceded...

Charles  Weaver

Charles Weaver

Jul 17, 2026

Charles Roger Weaver, age 84 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 17, 2026.  Born in Haralson County on November 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Milford Weaver and the late Irene Everidge Walker.  In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his grandson, Levi Weaver, his sisters,...

Brenda Gail Shoemaker

Brenda Gail Shoemaker

Jul 15, 2026

Brenda Gail Fennell Shoemaker, age 74 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Paulding County on March 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Louis Stith Fennell and the late Martha Jane Holden Fennell.  In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sister, Reba...

Melda Maner

Melda Maner

Jul 11, 2026

Mrs. Melda Maner, age 69, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Born in Smyrna on September 13, 1956, Melda was the daughter of the late Edward Maner, Sr. and the late Helen Ware Maner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Dean Clark, Sr., and her brother, Edward Maner, Jr.

Following...

Victoria Ann Brannon

Victoria Ann Brannon

Jul 10, 2026

Victoria Ann Brannon, age 76 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026.  She was the daughter of the late Oliver Van "OV" Brannon and the late Jeanette Horton Whitworth.  In addition to her parents, Vickie is preceded in death by her twin brother, Richard "Dicky" Brannon, and her sisters, Cynthia Brannon-Castellon and Vivian Denise Brannon.

Vickie was an...

Robert Earl McElwaney

Robert Earl McElwaney

Jul 7, 2026

Robert Earl McElwaney, age 65 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.  Born in Atlanta on March 18, 1961, he was the beloved son of the late Chester Allen McElwaney and the late Mary Helen Matthews Wilson.  In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Lynn Wheeler, and his brother, Larry...

Janie Lorene Williams

Janie Lorene Williams

Jul 5, 2026

Janie Lorene Williams, age 60 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026.  Born on June 28, 1966, she was the beloved daughter of the late Sharon Rebecca Loeffler and Kenneth Elrod.

For many years, Janie worked in the plumbing business, learning and doing every aspect of the job.  Janie also owned and operated a local bar where she...

Sharon Rebecca Loeffler

Sharon Rebecca Loeffler

Jul 3, 2026

Sharon Rebecca Hopkins Loeffler, age 78 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on June 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Everett Jewell Hopkins and Nettie Mae Cochran Wall. In addition to her parents, Sharon in preceded in death by her life long partner, Buddy Washington, her sister, Judy Hopkins,...

Jennie Mae Jolly

Jennie Mae Jolly

Jul 2, 2026

Jennie Mae Brimer Jolly, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1947 in Heflin, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Lee Brimer and the late Francis Hudson Morgan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sarah Perry, and several brothers and...

Vivian Denise Brannon

Vivian Denise Brannon

Jul 2, 2026

Denise Brannon, age 71 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026.  Born in Austell, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver Van "OV" Brannon and the late Jeanette Horton Whitworth.  In addition to her parents, Denise is preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Yvette Brannon Castellon, and her brother, Richard "Dickey" Brannon.

Denise was...

James Austin Bones

James Austin Bones

Jul 1, 2026

James Austin Bones, age 48 of Rockmart, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, after a valiantly fought battle with cancer.  Born in Rockmart, Georgia, on December 19, 1977, he was the beloved son of John Michael Davis and the late Sue Ann Moore Bones.  In addition to his mother, Jimmy is preceded in...

Jimmy Rainey

Jimmy Rainey

Jun 27, 2026

William James Rainey, age 73 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  Born on August 29, 1952, in Bremen, Georgia, he was the son of the late Hershel James Rainey, Jr. and the late Francis Louise Robinson Beaver.  In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Ann Rainey. He retired after...

Neil Victor Craig

Neil Victor Craig

Jun 26, 2026

Neil Victor Craig, age 78 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.  

A proud veteran, Neil served in the United States Army.  Continuing his service to mankind, he spent more than 20 years in law enforcement.  Neil retired from the Haralson County Sheriff's Department where he worked as a deputy.  An avid...

Linda Ann Crossley

Linda Ann Crossley

Jun 25, 2026

Linda Ann Foster Crossley, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, June  25, 2026.  Born in Arrington, England, on September 8, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Senior Master Sergeant Cleadies Juan "John" Foster and the late Mildred "Millie" Christine Beam Foster.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in...

Roger Eidson

Roger Eidson

Jun 25, 2026

James "Roger" Eidson, 67 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on June 25, 2026.  Roger was the son of the late Bud Eidson and Katie Robinson Eidson.

Roger is survived by his wife of 19 years, DeDe Ferrell Eidson of Carrollton, two step-sons, Michael Watts and Jacob Hancock; brother, Bobby (Linda) Eidson of Carrollton, sisters-in-law, Stacie Williams and Michelle (Sydney) Williams; and...

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