Jimmy Lamar Sanders, age 84 of Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 27, 2023.  Born in Haralson County on September 15, 1938, he was the only son of the late Roscoe Lamar Sanders and Gladys Loveless Sanders.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Alene Sanders and Rachel Sanders Dyer. Jimmy proudly served in the United States Army and spent most of his life in service to others.  When he retired, he was the maintenance supervisor...

Fred Henley Hammond, age 81 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on May 14, 1941, in Haralson County, he was the son of the late Henry Hammond and the late Mamie Cook Hammond Brown.  In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded in death by his brothers: R.L. Higgins, Ralph Higgins, and Gray Higgins. Fred was the consummate public servant.  Completing the Law Enforcement Academy, he spent more than 30 years in law...

Dennis Jon Stryker, age 66 of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Stamford, New York, on March 22, 1956, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sonny Stryker and the late Barbara DeWitt Stryker.  In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Stryker, Jr.  Growing up in New York, Dennis attended Woodstock and continued to love the rock and roll bands of the 70's   He enjoyed watching...

Lanny Jason Hobbs, age 48 of Bremen, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.  He was born on May 1, 1974, in Carrollton, GA, to Linda McGuire Hobbs and the late Lanny Franklin Hobbs.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Christine Carroll Hobbs, Benjamin Franklin Hobbs, Lillie Doris Taylor McGuire, and Homer Walton McGuire.  Jason worked in construction and was a lover of the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Mr. Larry Vester Dean, age 75 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence.  Born in Alabama on November 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Lowell Dean and the late Iva Sanford Dean.   There are no services planned at this time. Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is honored to serve the cremation needs of the Dean family.

Barbara Sue Bishop McElwee, age 72 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Cedartown, GA, on November 27, 1950, to Helen Bishop and the late Dell Bishop.  In addition to her father, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Randy McElwee, and her sister, Janice Horn. Barbara retired from Sewell Manufacturing, Plant 1, after 39 years of service.  She was the most perfect combination of sass and...

Jeffrey Scott Brooks, age 54 of Douglasville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on February 19, 1968, in Marietta, GA, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Ward Brooks and the late Ursula Mokros Brooks.  Jeffrey was a simple country man who loved working on cars, trucks, or anything with wheels. Working the land was another passion and he could be considered a hard working "gentleman farmer."  When he walked in...

Angela Renee Falls, age 50 of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born in Austell, GA, on March 4, 1972, to father Steve Falls and her late mother, Eileen Becker Brawner.  Angela enjoyed art activities of drawing and coloring and loved angels and the fantasy of unicorns and butterflies. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Steve and Christina Falls of Marietta; her children, Kheanta Brown of Kansas City, MO; Cameron Lee Kilbane, of Kansas City,...

Gale Wade Bowling, age 72 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She was born in Haralson County on July 29, 1950, to the late James O'Neal Wade and the late Clara Faye Sanders Wade.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bowling, and a brother, Billy Wade.  Gale enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and doing needlepoint...She was a homemaker who loved being in charge and taking care of her family. Gale is...

Jeanette Elaine Parks Campbell, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1950, in Smyrna, GA, to the late Andrew Thomas Parks and the late Marguerite Rose Harris Parks.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, David Gentry.  Jeanette was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. In her younger years, she and her husband, Barry, enjoyed dancing.  In her latter years, Jeanette could be found...

Charles Richard "Red" Spears, age 64 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 26, 1958, in Marietta, GA, to the late William "Andy" Anders and the late Ruby Annette Anders.  He was preceded in death by his spouse, Debra Sue Mulkey; his son JoJo Hall; his brother, Billy Anders; and grandmother, "mom" Addie Mae Spears.  Red was a hard worker and spent more than 40 years working as a carpenter...

Charles Edward Fishburne, age 85 of Waco, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Born in College Park, GA, on March 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Carroll Fishburne and the late Katherine Boggs Fishburne.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Fishburne, a son, Johnny Fishburne; and two brothers, Mickey and Donnie Fishburne.  Fish, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of College Park High...

Roger Terry Watson, age 61 of Villa Rica, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in a local hospital.  He was born in Cordele, GA, to the late Benny Lee Watson and the late Finnie Folk Ballard.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Carol Watson and Faye Green, and brothers Virgil Watson and Carl Watson.  Roger loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs play and was a faithful attendee of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Villa Rica. Survivors include his...

Margaret "Maggie" Anne Dunagin Fitch, age 71 of Wedowee, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in a local hospital.  Born on Mitchell Air Force Base in Hempstead, NY, on September 23, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Barto Lewis Dunagin and the late Magaret B. Reilly Dunagin.   Maggie obtained her Associates Degree in Applied Science and was employed until her retirement as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Maggie's survivors include her husband, Michael R....

Mr. Roger Harry Knight, age 67 of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Tanner Medical Center Carrollton from a brief illness. He was born Tuesday, June 21, 1955, in Roanoke, AL, to R.L. Knight and the late Ann Taylor Knight. He is preceded in death by his mother, son Jamie Lee Knight, and sister, Jane Baker. He was retired from the City of Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid...

Born September 25th, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph Daniel Tanner passed away Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.  The son of the late Joseph Monroe Tanner and Betty Tarbush Tanner, Danny lost his long-fought battle with illness and passed peacefully surrounded by his family.  He spent his prime days helping construct various buildings in the boom of growth in downtown Atlanta in the 80’s and 90’s learning to his retired years teaching his kids and grandkids those skills...

Herbert Coyal Agan, age 85 of Bremen, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his residence.  Born on July 14, 1937, in Bremen, GA, he was one of four sons born to the late Troy Andrew Agan and the late Georgia Ilene Hamrick Agan.  In addition to his parents, Coyal is preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin Agan and Edward Agan, and a sister-in-law, Elaine Agan.  A graduate of Buchanan High School, he retired after more than twenty years of service with...

Brenda June Cash Rowell, age 73 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1949, in Bremen to the late Joe Brown Cash and the late Florence Golden Brown.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Rowell, her son, Donald Travis Pollard; her sister, Zettie Jackson, and a brother, Henry Cash. Brenda was a member of the Welcome Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going to the beach, reading...

Gloria Annette Perry Guise, age 58 of Bremen, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, in a local hospital.  Born in Kennesaw, GA, on May 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Lee Perry and Gloria Jean Davis Perry.  Annette was preceded in death by her brother, Craig Perry.  A soft rock music lover, Annette also enjoyed making jewelry, shopping, and cooking.  Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye and they were always on her mind. In addition to her parents, left to...

William Avery Ritchie, age 63 of Rockmart, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born in Atlanta on October 19, 1959, to the late William Booth Ritchie and the late Margaret Avery Ritchie.  Billy was a truck driver most of his life. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Harrison Ritchie and Wendy Tomich; sister, Catherine Patton; grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Gunther Ritchie; and several other relatives and friends.  In keeping with Billy's...