Jackie Steve Chandler
May 5, 2026
Jackie Steve Chandler, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Carrollton on February 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Wilburn Jack Chandler and the late Elsie Louellen Jiles Davis.
An avid outdoorsman, Steve found great joy and solace in being out in nature. He was known for his dedication to working...
David Michael Cook
May 4, 2026
David Michael Cook, born on October 24, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. A man whose life was rich in both achievement and beloved personal moments, David’s legacy will be deeply cherished by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee B. and Mary Norwood Cook, and his sisters,...
Shirley Wilson Farmer
May 4, 2026
Shirley Eugene Wilson Farmer, age 76 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Anniston, Alabama, on October 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Wilson and the late Beatrice Price Wilson. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her son Larry DeWayne...
Dianna Bridget Williamson
Apr 29, 2026
Dianna Bridget Williamson, age 68 of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born in Dover, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Troy Frank Williamson and the late Nancy Carolyn Williamson. In addition to her parents, Dianna was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Faith Evans, and her brother, Troy Frank Williamson, Jr.
Dianna spent many...
Jacqueline H. Atkinson
Apr 25, 2026
Jacqueline H. Mitchell Atkinson, age 80, a beloved figure of Temple, Georgia, sadly left our world on Saturday, April 25, 2026, after living a life richly lived in service and kindness. She was known for teaching Sunday School, the bus ministry, a youth director, her object lessons, and kids missions. Jackie was a beacon of light in our community, touching...
Jillian Rhiana Summerville
Apr 24, 2026
Jillian Rhiana Summerville, age 24 of Bremen, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on July 16, 2001, in Carrollton, she was the daughter of Christopher Summerville and the late Erica Gunn Robinson. In addition to her mother, Jillian is preceded in death by a sister, Kassidy Louise Gunn and her grandmother, Darlene Hudson.
Jillian always loved the unlovable, whether it...
Wanda Holt
Apr 24, 2026
Wanda North Holt, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1955, and lived a life marked by love, creativity, dedication, and meaningful connections with those around her. Wanda was the daughter of the late Ralph Edwin North and Joann Edwards North.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, the love of her life,...
Charlotte Ann Duncan
Apr 21, 2026
Charlotte Ann Bollen Duncan, age 83 of Villa Rica, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born in Rome, Georgia, on November 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willard Lee Bollen and the late Pearl Evelyn Akins Bollen. In addition to her parents, Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Duncan; her son, Dallas Keith...
Carol Jean Hudgens
Apr 19, 2026
Carol Jean Hudgens, age 83 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born in Tampa, Florida, on July 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas and the late Mattie Jo Stephens. In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her sons, Travis Mashburn, Sr. and Kenneth Mashburn.
Jean loved spending time outdoors,...
Aerial Sue Goolsby
Apr 18, 2026
Aerial Sue Collins Goolsby, age 26 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. In her 26 years, Aerial filled the lives of those around her with love, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
A proud graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Aerial was a member of the Marching Eagles Band and a bright spirit that shone most...
Mac W Cole, Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Mac W. Cole, Jr., age 62 of Bremen, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born in Carrollton, GA, on December 8, 1963, he was the son of the late Mac Wyndle Cole, Sr. and the late April Karen Tapley Michaels. In addition to his parents, Mac is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Cole, his brother, Mark...
Dale McPherson
Apr 16, 2026
Dale McPherson, age 74 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Born on December 7, 1951, in Paulding County, Dale was the son of the late Araton Monroe McPherson and the late Mary Henrietta Littlefield McPherson. In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jaronia Dale Evans McPherson; his son, Brian D....
Mervin Owens
Apr 14, 2026
Mervin F. Owens, age 82 of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on November 26, 1943, in Cleburne County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Albert Lee Owens and the late Maybelle Denny Owens. In addition to his parents, Mervin is preceded in death by wife, Shirley Wright Owens; his son, Gary...
Donna Dianne Ratley
Apr 10, 2026
Donna Dianne Martin Ratley, affectionately known as Peaches, departed this life on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by laughter, love, and cherished memories. Born on August 19, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Martin and the late Cordie Posey Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Brenda Gail Tuggle
Apr 8, 2026
Brenda Gail Heard Tuggle, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born in Cedartown, she was the daughter of the late James William Heard and the late Rosetta Boyd Heard.
Growing up in Cedartown, Brenda spent most of her life there working and raising a family. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the classics....
Jerry Wayne Brown
Apr 7, 2026
Jerry Wayne Brown, age 72 of Waco, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Tallapoosa, he was the son of the late George Edward "Buck" Brown and the late Rachel Elizabeth Wright Brown. In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Elizabeth Brown.
Wayne worked for over 17 years with the Haralson County...
Melissa Anne Robinson
Apr 7, 2026
Melissa Jones Robinson, 61, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in a local hospital. She was born in Athens, Georgia, on April 9, 1964, to the late Douglas Jones and Joanne Sargent Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kerry Robinson.
Melissa dedicated more than 25 years of her life to teaching, earning her Master's...
James Lamar Bowen
Apr 7, 2026
James Lamar Bowen, age 79 of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on August 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Ancil Varnell Bowen and the late Mary Evelyn Green Bowen. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his brothers Johnny, Tommy, Eddie and Raymond.
James...
Laura Faye Hutcheson
Apr 6, 2026
Laura Faye Knowles Hutcheson, age 89 of Waco, passed away on April 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and love that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Born on January 18, 1937, in Ranburne, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Chester Carter Knowles and the late Pearl Izabelle Robinson Knowles. In addition to...
Lawrence Elliott Vickers
Apr 6, 2026
Lawrence Elliott Vickers, known to many as Larry, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 16, 1946, in the quiet town of Bleckley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence Jones Vickers and the late Nora Vickers.
Larry was a proud high school graduate who went...
