William Ronald Agan
Jun 20, 2026
William Ronald Agan, age 75 of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Villa Rica on December 15, 1950, he was the son of the late William Artice Agan and the late Alma Fowler Agan. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Destiney Agan, his great-granddaughter, Katie...
Carlos Mitchell Payne
Jun 20, 2026
Carlos Mitchell Payne, age 73 of Tallapoosa, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Tallapoosa on September 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Willie "Bill" Payne and the late Limmer "Cleo" Brown Payne. In addition to his parents, Carlos is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Payne, nephew, Rodney Payne,...
Willard Clarence Bates, Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Willard Clarence Bates, Jr., a devoted patriot, skilled craftsman, and cherished family man, passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on February 2, 1959, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Willard Clarence Bates, Sr. and the late Tommie Jean Quinn Bates. J.R. grew up and spent most of his life in Marietta,...
Nellie Ruth Rolling Merritt
Jun 11, 2026
Nellie Ruth Rolling Merritt was born on February 14, 1945, to the late Mr. Tommie Roy and Mrs. Ruby Wallace Rolling. Nellie was the second child of eight siblings in the Rolling family.
Nellie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Antioch Baptist Church in Bremen, Georgia. She graduated from Haralson County Consolidated School, Class of 1961...
Ronald "Ronnie" Joe Page
May 14, 2026
Celebration of Life for Ronald “Ronnie” Joe Page
January 1, 1949 – May 14, 2026
Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating the life of Ronald “Ronnie” Joe Page, who passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 77.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Decatur Highway Church...
Patricia Darlene Ellison
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Ellison, 75, of Bremen passed away peacefully on June 16 after a lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes. She was born in Atlanta on October 27, 1950, the second of 4 daughters to Rufus Meadows and Sally Wilson. She was a loving Mother, Daughter, and Grandma who spent her later years devoted to her family, her hobbies, and her...
Mary Lou Turner
Jun 11, 2026
Mary Lou Folds Turner, age 66 of Carrollton, passed way peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Carrollton, Georgia, on August 18, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Billy Wayne Folds and the late Tommie Lou Buchanan Folds. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her sister, Susan...
David Anthony Pickens
Jun 9, 2026
David Anthony Pickens, age 72 of Villa Rica, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2026. Born on January 17, 1954, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Duane Pickens and Juanita Marie Pickens. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his grandson, Joseph Phillips, and his siblings Duane Pickens, Jr. and Candiance Pickens...
William "Buster" Smith
Jun 8, 2026
William "Buster" Lee Smith, Jr, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, just one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Born in Atlanta on June 9, 1944, he was the son of the late William "Billy" Smith and the late Flora Louise Smith. In addition to his parents, Buster is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Queen Smith,...
Lander Greig Chesser
Jun 7, 2026
Lander "Lanny" Greig Chesser, age 79 of Bremen, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at a local hospital. Born in Palatka, Florida, on May 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Dewrel Lander Chesser and the late Mary Kathryn Green McCarthy. In addition to his parents, Lanny was preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Ann...
Richard Edward Roberts
May 27, 2026
Richard Edward Roberts, age 56 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1969, to the late George Edward Roberts and the late Shirley May Rayburn Roberts.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Cain and Elizabeth Nelson of Gay, GA, Jake Roberts of Rome, GA, and Kenzie and Devin Surratt of Rome, GA....
Robert Tinsley Weaver
May 24, 2026
Robert Tinsley Weaver, a dedicated attorney known for his nearly five-decade career specializing in real estate law, passed away in an Atlanta hospital on May 24, 2026. Born on December 1, 1944, in Buchanan, Georgia, he was the son of the late Roy Weaver and the late Elsie Tinsley Weaver. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death...
James Edward Stephenson
May 23, 2026
James Edward Stephenson, age 86 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of the late Esther Anderson. In addition to his mother, Jim is preceded in death by his wife Mary Hand Stephenson; a daughter, Deborah Stephenson; a son, Larry Stephenson; a sister Norma Cadwalder; and a grandson, Matthew.
Jim grew up...
Dorothy Wynell Haynes
May 22, 2026
Dorothy Wynell Haynes, age 100 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 16, 1925, in the Buncombe Community, Dorothy's life was marked by unwavering commitment not only to her profession but to her loved ones, serving as the strong and steady glue that held her family together. She was the...
John Chandler Anderson
May 20, 2026
John Chandler Anderson, age 63 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 21, 1963, he was the son of the late R.F. Anderson and the late Norma Jeanne Benedict Anderson.
Graveside services for John Anderson will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Bremen.
Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel...
Mary Colleen Ray
May 18, 2026
Mary Colleen King Ray, age 75 of Douglasville, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on April 6, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Joe Neil King and the late Gloria Dickens King. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her siblings, Jo Anne and Michael.
Mary's professional journey was highlighted...
Robby Chad Loudermilk
May 16, 2026
Robby Chad Loudermilk, a devoted diesel mechanic and a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 41. Born on May 2, 1985, in Villa Rica, Georgia, he was the son of Tonya Farmer Barfield and Robert Jeffery Loudermilk. Robby was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Mishell Lynn Loudermilk and his...
Eleanor R. Jones
May 13, 2026
Eleanor Marie "Mootsie" Roberts Jones age 87 of Bremen, passed away peacefully in her home on May 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the written word. She was born on September 12, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Jack Roberts and Helen Gillisslee Daniels. In addition to her parents, Eleanor...
Bunyan Mack Brown
May 9, 2026
Bunyan Mack Brown, age 73 of Bremen, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born on October 27, 1952, in Carrollton, he was the son of Christine Wright and the late Johnny Mack Brown. In addition to his father, Mack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Ann Folsom Brown.
An avid outdoorsman, Mack found joy in the tranquil pursuits...
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...
