All Obituaries

William Bernard Hankinson, III, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born on October 19, 1951 in Millen, GA to the late William Bernard Hankinson, II and Edna Juanita Crews Hankinson.  Survivors include his mother, Juanita Gillison; one daughter, Rhea Hankinson; son, Rede Hankinson; brothers, Kenneth Hankinson, Johnny Hankinson and Micky Hankinson; nieces and nephews, Hayes, Will, Scott and Michaela and several other relatives and...

Douglas Leon Smith, age 66 of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1956 to the late Howard Marvin Smith and the late Ollie Jean Tilley Smith. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Wayne Smith, Randall Smith, Roger Smith and Lamar Smith and one sister, Janie O'Neal. Survivors include his wife Melissa Murphy Smith of Villa Rica; daughter, Cynthia Jean Smith of Carrollton; son, Howard (Kayla) Smith of Douglasville; step...

Nina Jean Mann Chaffin, age 87 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Tallapoosa to the late Will Mann and the late Naomi Phillis Mann. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Royce Chaffin; nephew, Bill Mann; and niece, Melanie Bagby. Nina Jean was a kind, loving and caring Christian. This was truly shown by how she lived her life. Her sweet nature came through by the way she cared for other and her soft spoken voice....

Edwin Dale McWhorter, age 36 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1986 to the late James Edwin McWhorter and the late Mattie Sue Morris McWhorter.  Survivors include his sons, Logan McWhorter and Hunter McWhorter; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn Joyce and Jamey Henslee; brothers, Michael Paul Morris and Jamie Lee Morris; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.  In keeping with the family's wishes Dale was...

David Ray Cheeks, age 55 of Bremen,  beloved son of Barbara Agan and Douglas Cheeks, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, in a local hospital.  David was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Ray Cheeks, his only son, Jacob Cheeks, his step-father, Curlis Agan, and his baby brother, Todd.  His Harley was one of David's  passions, and he was a member of Southern Cruisers motorcycle club.  David also loved his Jeeps.  Left to cherish...

Karen Melissa Connell Mewborn, age 50 of Douglasville, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Born in Cobb County on June 6, 1972, she was the daughter of Mary Lucille Stradley Connell-Overcash and the late Raymond Crawford Connell.  In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a sister, Wendy Millwood. Karen worked as a sales associate for BuggyBusters  She enjoyed shopping and going to the beach.  Her greatest passion was her family, especially her...

Mary Robinson, age 91 of Fruithurst, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Born in Essex, England, on March 12, 1931, she was the daughter of  the late Marjorie Wilsher Kittle and the late William James Kittle.  She grew up and lived her early years in England where she was a hair dresser. Mary met her husband Melvin on a visit to see a friend in Louisiana where Melvin was working on the oil rigs.  Their long distance...

Janice Grace Howard McWhorter, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was born in Polk County on November 22, 1942, to the late Hubert Howard and the late Cordelia Carter Howard. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands Jimmy Morris and Owen Kenneth McWhorter and beloved dog, Sam. Janice was known as "Gran" by not only her grandchildren, but by many others, also. She was a CNA for many years for the office of Dr....

Martenla Dees West, age 59 of Rockmart, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at a local hospital. She was born on March 8, 1963, to the late James Wilburn Dees and the late Martha Jane Frey Dees.  Martenla was a member of the 1981 graduating class of Haralson County High School. Martenla had a big heart, loved her family dearly, and was their biggest encourager. One of her passions was attending her granddaughter's ballgames and cheering for them, but not...

Elijah "Eli" Beau Thompson, age 31 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.  He was born in Carrollton, GA, on November 12, 1990, to Cindy Shirley Wills and the late Jerry Thompson.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents: Margie Shirley, Roger Shirley, Agnes Thompson and Jack Thompson.   Eli was a 2009 graduate of Haralson County High School, where he was a part of the competitive cheerleading team and played football...

James Dewayne Evans, age 76 of Temple, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence.  He was born in Cobb County, GA, on April 26, 1946, to the late David Alonzo Evans and the late Mary Pauline Cantrell Evans.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo Hoak and Shirley Hutcheson, and three brothers, Lemual Evans, Paul Evans and Doyle Evans.  Dewayne had worked in construction for a number of years...

Mary Alice Evans Cain, 90, went home to be with her Lord on August 20, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Carrollton, Georgia, to the late William L. Evans and the late Ruby Brock Evans. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, J. F. “Jude” Cain; her brother Carlton Evans; her niece Donna Cain; her cousin who was more like a sister Carolyn Grogan Saunders; and cousins Sandra Brock Johnson, Tommie Grogan Love, Margie Grogan Turner, Billy...

Thomasene DuBose Brannon, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1948, to the late Charles Wesley DuBose, Jr. and the late Mary Alice Davidson DuBose. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Thomas Brannon and step-son, Chris Brannon.  Thomasene retired from the Haralson County School System after 32 years as a teacher of 4th and 5th graders at Buchanan Elementary School.  As well as...

Mr. Roger Joe Golden, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, in an Atlanta hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Villa Rica, GA, on March 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Harland Golden and the late Evelyn Leatherwood Golden.  Roger recently retired after more than 20 years from the Cobb County Maintenance Department as a heavy equipment operator.  He was looking forward to fishing again with his brothers.  Roger enjoyed riding the country roads...

Mr. James Olin McGukin, age 96 of Bremen, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 7, 2022, after a brief illness.  Born in Carroll County on July 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Arthur McGukin and the late Gladys Drew McGukin.  In addition to his parents, Olin is preceded in death by his wife, Lou McGukin, his daughter, Bonnie McGukin Headrick; his brothers Ben McGukin and Bernard McGukin, and grandchildren, Michelle Headrick Gazzuolo and Nathan Headrick. Olin proudly...

Beverly Elaine Goforth, age 56 of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Douglasville, GA, to Buford Culberson and the late Annette Cannon Culberson. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by one brother, Randy Culberson.  Beverly enjoyed keeping her mind sharp by finishing word puzzles and watching game shows.  She then relaxed watching her soap operas.  Beverly loved her family dearly and doted on her...

Joanna Matthews-Peed, age 54 of Winston, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was born on November 15. 1967 in Newport News, VA to Roland Lamar Matthews and Jacqueline Fletcher Matthews. She is preceded in death by her son, Devon Peed. Survivors include her parents, Roland Lamar Matthews and Jacqueline Fletcher Matthews; son, Justin Peed, daughter, Casey Lee Smith; brother, Eric Matthews; sisters, Shellie Ledford and Kim Estelle; grandchild, Alee Fisher, Aldan Fisher and...

Ricky D. Carroll, age 75 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born on September 18, 1946 to the late Joseph Carroll and the late Jeanne Leetch Carroll. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Higgs, Candice Carroll Funk and Jolene Carroll New; one brother, Denny Carroll; grandson, Christopher James lowery and one great grandchild, Taylon River Lowery. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelley Carroll and Kevin Lites, Sr. of...

Sammie Hal Biggers, age 64 of Waco, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1958, in Rome to Peggy Augusta Thompson Ott of Buchanan and the late Hal Hutchens Biggers.  Survivors include, in addition to his mother, his sister, Susan Biggers of Carrollton; step sister, Cyndi Ott York of Hogansville; step brother, Steve Ott of Hogansville; fiance, Jacquelyn White of Waco; step daughters, Kimberli Price of Lawrenceville and Amber Garnto of Waco; nieces and...

John “Johnny” Henry Vines, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on October 21, 1951, in Cedartown to the late John Henry Vines, Sr. and the late Lizzie Mae Hulsey Vines. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Opal Leatherwood Vines. Johnny was retired from the Maintenance Department of the University of West Georgia and worked as an Expeditor.  He enjoyed researching family history and "piddling,"...