Kenneth Eugene Shead
Feb 5, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Shead, age 87 of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born in Douglas County, Georgia, on June 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Dixon Phillip Shead and the late Faye Broom Shead. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Gail Carroll Shead, his son, Brad...
Dea McCarson Chandler
Feb 2, 2026
Dea McCarson Chandler, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Carrollton, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born in Rome, Georgia, on March 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late John McCarson, II and the late Bonita Jo Sutton Hobbs. In addition to her parents, Dea is preceded in death...
Richard Wayne Shepperd
Feb 1, 2026
Richard Wayne Shepperd, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on December 1, 1969, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Johnny Wayne Shepperd and the late Alona Blankenship Shepperd. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Shepperd.
A...
Anthony Steven Harness
Feb 1, 2026
Anthony Steven "Tubby" Harness, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Tucker, Georgia, on June 16, 1967, he was the son of the late June "Shorty" Harness and the late Cassie Harness. In addition to his parents, Steven is preceded in death by his sisters, Velma Harness, Rachel Weaver and her...
Sabrina Jones Causey
Jan 30, 2026
Sabrina Michelle Jones Causey, age 48 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in East Point, Georgia, on December 28, 1977, she was the only child of the late David Carl Jones and the late Susan Burke Jones.
Sabrina loved nature and spent many mornings with her coffee watching the sun rise. She also enjoyed...
Mary Frances Frey
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Frances Ward Frey passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, one day after celebrating her 94th birthday. Born in Hiram, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Ward and the late Mary Canup Ward. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Frey; her children, Jenny Hess and...
Mary Bell Causey
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Bell Causey, age 70 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1955, in Tallapoosa, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bert Bell and the late Dorothy King Bell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Janice & Ronnie Rush,...
Timothy Ryan Yaw
Jan 26, 2026
Timothy Ryan Yaw, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. Born on December 18, 1986, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was the son of Craig Ronald Yaw and Susan Smallish Yaw. Timothy was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Destiny Marie Yaw, as well as his dear niece, Madeline Sanders and...
Brenda Faye Wynn
Jan 24, 2026
Brenda Faye Fowler Wynn, age 79 of Waco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born in Ringgold, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Fowler and the late Thelma Ruth Poteet Griffith. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Kenneth Wynn, Sr; her sisters, Barbara Holmes and Freida...
Andrea Dawn Higgins
Jan 21, 2026
Andrea Dawn Higgins, formerly of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 22, 1960, in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Carolyn "Big Mama" Adams Cash. Andrea is reunited in spirit with her cherished mother, "Big Mama", her sister, Sherry Howard, and her precious granddaughter, Madison Ploof.
Andrea was a...
Corbin Lance Fain
Jan 20, 2026
Corbin Lance Fain, July 13, 1994 to January 20, 2026
In complete Corbin fashion, he quietly slipped out of this world into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was 31 years old.
Corbin will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kindness and his love for cutting up and having fun. A celebration of his life will be held on...
Harold Eugene Witcher
Jan 17, 2026
Harold Eugene Witcher, age 68 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on October 29, 1957, he was the son of the late James Frank Witcher and the late Anna Irene Williams Witcher.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Casey & Jennifer Witcher of Whitesburg; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy & Nick Reid...
Jimmy Elmer West, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Elmer West, Jr., age 60, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on April 10, 1965, in Miami Beach, Florida, he was the cherished son of the late Jimmy Elmer West, Sr. and the late Margaret (Enyart) West. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Howard West.
A proud patriot, Mr. West honorably...
Rose Deese Kiser
Jan 16, 2026
Rose Ellen Kiser, a cherished Southern lady, departed this life peacefully on January 16, 2026. Born on August 6, 1935, in Haralson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Deese and the late Effie McAdams Deese. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Forrest Kiser; her sisters, Avis...
Christy Meherg
Jan 14, 2026
Christy Annette Roddy Meherg, age 56 of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in East Point, Georgia, on August 23, 1969, she was the daughter of Nancy Arnold Roddy and the late Don Roddy. Christy was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter.
A strong woman, Christy loved her family fiercely and enjoyed taking care of them...
Lisa Mason Cox
Jan 14, 2026
Lisa Elaine Mason Cox, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on October 19, 1967, she was the only daughter of the late Luther and Rosie Lee Burns Mason. In addition to her parents, Lisa is preceded in death by her son, Alex Cade Cox; her brother, Larry...
Robert "Bobby" Addison
Jan 14, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Addison, age 82 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in a local nursing facility. Born in Felton, Georgia, on August 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Benjamin David Addison and the late Irene Murphy Addison. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Addison, and his brothers,...
Brittany Michelle Dutton
Jan 12, 2026
Brittany Michelle Elder Dutton, age 36 of Carrollton, passed away tragically on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 25,1989, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wayne Chosewood and the late Virginia Lynn Herrin Elder. In addition to her parents, Brittany is preceded in death by her brothers, Timmy Allen and Andy Elder.
A stay at...
Cindy Willis West
Jan 8, 2026
Cindy Diane Willis West of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, after an extended illness. Born in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Diane Wright Willis of Rockmart and the late Gerald Willis of Buchanan. In addition to her parents, Cindy is also preceded in death by her brother, David Willis.
She is survived by...
Ralph Bass
Jan 5, 2026
Ralph Bass, age 84 of Carrollton, a devoted family man and respected electrician, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on March 29, 1941, he was the son of the late William Marvin Bass and the late Christine Huckeba Bass. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Bass.
Ralph was immersed in...
