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Cheryl Amanda Lynn Payton

Cheryl Amanda Lynn Payton

Dec 26, 2024

Cheryl Amanda Lynn Payton (1983-2024) Cheryl Amanda Lynn Payton, a fiery and unforgettable force of nature, left this world on 12/26/2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless memories that will be cherished forever.

Cheryl lived life on her own terms, never backing down from a challenge and always living in the moment. Her infectious...

Thomas Keith Booth

Thomas Keith Booth

Dec 25, 2024

Thomas Keith Booth, age 53 of Muscadine, passed away suddenly Christmas Day, 2024.  Born in Marietta, Georgia, on December 27, 1970, he was the son of James Lee Booth and Carol Grant Hood.  Keith was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold & Mary Booth, James Keith Grant and Billie Grant Dupraw.

An avid outdoorsman, Keith enjoyed...

Mitchell Wayne Robinson

Mitchell Wayne Robinson

Dec 23, 2024

Mitchell Wayne Robinson, age 63 of Bremen, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Born in Carrollton on April 10, 1961, he was the son of Wayne Robinson and the late Jackie Tolbert Robinson.  In addition to his mother, Mitchell was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Robinson.

A 1979 graduate of Bremen...

Edward Lebron Glasscock

Edward Lebron Glasscock

Dec 18, 2024

Edward LeBron Glasscock, age 79 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Rossville, Georgia, on February 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Berlin Edward Glasscock and the late Cynthia Shirley Glasscock.  In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Hays Glasscock,...

Gary Wayne Jackson

Gary Wayne Jackson

Dec 17, 2024

Gary Wayne Jackson, age 73 of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 17, 1951, he was the son of the late James Reid Jackson and the late Marie Smith Jackson.  In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Jackson.

A 1970...

Dorothy (Walker)  Morris

Dorothy (Walker) Morris

Dec 15, 2024

Dorothy Walker Morris, age 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 15, 2024.  Born in Haralson County on August 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Washington Walker and the late Laura Hudgins Walker.  In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Curtis Morris, her second husband, Bertis Hand; her sisters,...

Christopher John Hill

Christopher John Hill

Dec 14, 2024

Christopher John Hill, age 41 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.  Born in Marietta, Georgia, on July 3, 1983, he was the son of Jill Rowell Steele and the late James Robert Hill.

Chris was a simple man who loved fishing and working.  He found pleasure in working with his hands building things and cooking. ...

Richard Ray Allen

Richard Ray Allen

Dec 11, 2024

Richard Ray Allen, age 58 of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1966, to the late Eugene Francis Allen and the late Sue Simpson Allen. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by a brother Darryl Allen.

Survivors include his wife Georgetta Crowson Duncan of Rome;...

Leila Elizabeth Crumbley

Leila Elizabeth Crumbley

Dec 11, 2024

Leila Elizabeth Crumbley, age 75 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1949, to the late Wilburn Parks and the late Mary Arlene Wilson Parks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crumbley, Sr. and brother, Bobby R. Parks.

Leila loved her...

Phyllis Diane (Abercrombie)  Williamson

Phyllis Diane (Abercrombie) Williamson

Dec 4, 2024

Phyllis Diane Abercrombie Williamson, age 76 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  Born in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on January 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late L.M. Abercrombie and the late Katie McElroy Spate.  In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by her daughter, Tima McDow Chambers; her sister, Joy Marie Heuer; and...

Andria Michelle Gulledge

Andria Michelle Gulledge

Dec 1, 2024

Andria Michelle Gulledge, age 53 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.  Born in Atlanta, GA, on January 26, 1971, she was the daughter of James Travis Gulledge and the late Dawn Hand Brock.  In addition to her mother, Michelle is preceded in death by her sisters Vicki Lynn Ramirez and Deetra Craig.

Michelle loved meeting...

Mary Susan (Helton)  Gibbs

Mary Susan (Helton) Gibbs

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Susan Helton Gibbs, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, after a brief illness.  Born in Tallapoosa on July 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Hoyt Helton and the late Louise Whitaker Helton.  In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her sister, Judy Pollard, and her brothers,...

Janice (Melear)  Price

Janice (Melear) Price

Nov 30, 2024

Janice M. Price, age 77 of Draketown, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her residence.  Born in Paulding County on December 12, 1946, she was the only child of the late Taft Melear and the late Vera Buchanan Melear.

A graduate of Buchanan High School, Janice married the love of her life, Howard, on November...

Michael "Mike" Traylor

Michael "Mike" Traylor

Nov 28, 2024

Michael "Mike" Glenn Traylor, age 73 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024.  Born in Bremen on January 3, 1951, he was the son of the late James Traylor and the late Florence Wright Martin.  In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brothers Steve Traylor and Mark Traylor.

Mike was a...

Louise (Swofford)  Davenport

Louise (Swofford) Davenport

Nov 22, 2024

Delphia Louise Swofford Davenport, age 96 of Tallapoosa, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, in a local hospital.  She was born on November 27. 1927, to the late Isaac Swofford and the late Bertha Mae White Swofford.  In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, J.K. Davenport; daughters, Nellie Jane Lankford and Bertha Harris,...

Grady Stewart Crossley, Sr.

Grady Stewart Crossley, Sr.

Nov 22, 2024

Grady Stewart Crossley, Sr., age 84 of Waco, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, in a local hospital. Born on August 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Henry Grady Crossley and the late Mattie Lou Crossley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Catherine Cook Crossley; daughter, Julie...

Betty Jane (Brown)  Weaver

Betty Jane (Brown) Weaver

Nov 21, 2024

Betty Jane Brown Weaver of Bremen passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Fulton County on June 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Brown and the late Elizabeth Green Brown.  In addition to her parents, BJ was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Brown.

For more than...

James Darren Topping

James Darren Topping

Nov 20, 2024

James Darren Topping, age 59 of Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  Born in Billenge, England, he was the son of the late James Topping and the late Patricia Taylor Topping.  In addition to his parents, Darren is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Worthy.

Darren was raised in the town of Hindley,...

Terry Lynn Chambers

Terry Lynn Chambers

Nov 18, 2024

Terry Lynn Chambers, age 74 of Helfin, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024.  Born in Bremen, Georgia, on June 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Tasker Eugene Chambers and the late Ruby Robinson Chambers.  In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by a daughter, Sonya Marika Chambers, a brother, Larry Chambers, and...

Linda Jeannette (Terrell)  Wertenberger

Linda Jeannette (Terrell) Wertenberger

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Jeannette Terrell Wertenberger, age 81 of Bowdon, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Carroll County, Georgia, on October 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Grover W. Terrell and the late Dora Bailey Terrell.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce...

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