Obituaries

Oct 20, 2024

Derek Brian Harris, age 55 of Bowdon, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Born on September 6, 1969, he was the son of the late Cecil Harris and the late Linda Lou Clayton Harris.

Derek was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and playing miniature golf.  Watching movies was another one of his favorite pastimes.  Derek...

Oct 14, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Renee Monroe Smith, age 54 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 19, 1970 in Fulton County to Evelyn Morris Monroe and the late Fredrick William Henry Monroe.

One of Debbie's pleasures in life was shopping.  She also enjoyed iced coffees and watching...

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. William George Sorrells, age 85, of Tallapoosa passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born in Polk County on May 13, 1939. Mr. Sorrells was the son of the late, Bill Sorrells and the late, Velma (Holcombe) Sorrells. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sorrells is preceded in death by his son, Brett Sorrells, two daughters,...

Oct 11, 2024

Linda Thompson Caldwell, age 76 of Tallapoosa, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Aragon, Georgia, on May 8, 1948, she was the fifth child of the late James Clayton Thompson, Sr. and the late Martha Carter Thompson.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Lyle...

Oct 10, 2024

Corliss Lou Tucker Duke, age 80 of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Huron, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Sam Tucker and the late Kishma Leek Lord.  In addition to her parents, Corliss is preceded in death by her son, John Roberts.

Growing...

Oct 9, 2024

To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.

Zackary Keegan Sanders, age 18, passed away on October 9, 2024. He was born to Tyler and Megan Sanders on November 10, 2005. Zack was a 2024 graduate of Haralson County High School, where he lettered in football, wrestling, and powerlifting. He was a...

Oct 5, 2024

Cynthia Lanette Rowell, age 53 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in a local hospital.  She was born in Rockmart, Georgia, on June 18, 1971.  Her parents were the late Donnie Harper and the late Wanda Harrell Harper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ian Harper and Joey Lane, and by...

Oct 4, 2024

C.W. Ploof, age 96 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 4, 2024, at his home.  Born on July 7, 1928, in Haralson County, he was the son of the late Bill Ploof and the late Minnie Ola Weaver Ploof.  In addition to his parents, C.W. is preceded in death by his wife Jean Ploof; a sister...

Oct 3, 2024

Edith Hawk Ward, 76, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  She was born on June 18, 1948.  Edith dedicated her life to serving her community as a social worker for the Department of Chatham County.  She graduated the Western Carolina University, which laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to helping others.

Edith was a loving...

Oct 2, 2024

Michelle Elaine Shipp Grayson Collins, age 51 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on July 21, 1973, in West Palm, FL, she was the daughter of  Constance Johnson and the late Jerry Shipp. In addition to her father, Michelle is preceded in death by her sister, Penny Shipp, and brothers, Joe Shipp and Joshua Johnson....

Oct 2, 2024

Barry David Williams, age 60 of Waco, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.  Born in Bremen on December 19, 1963, he was the son of the late E.C. Williams and the late Josephine Warren Williams.  In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Robinson, and brothers, Wayne Williams, Jerry Williams and Randy Williams....

Oct 2, 2024

Charles Michael Hope of Townsend Georgia, 71, gained his wings and entered heaven Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by love with his precious family at his side. Mike, as he was called and known, entered the world August 4, 1953, in Chatham County, Georgia, the Son of the late Charles Walter "CW." Hope and Frances Carolyn "Betty" Wallace Hope....

Oct 2, 2024

Joyce Ann Womack Owens, age 83 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on May 31, 1941, in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Womack and the late Sarah Brookshire Womack. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by one sister, Faye Hughes.

Joyce lived a simple...

Sep 30, 2024

Scott Stephens, age 52 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, on August 30, 1972, he was the son of Maynard Stephens and  Evelyn Lay.

An avid outdoorsman, Scott enjoyed fishing and being in nature.  He also enjoyed working with vintage cars, watching football and NASCAR.  Always wanting to be prepared...

Sep 28, 2024

Johnny Mack Fuller, age 70 of Atlanta had a heart for Jesus and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 27, 1954. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Jesse A. and Marjorie Taunton Fuller and brother Ronnie Fuller.

Johnny's bigger than...

Sep 27, 2024

Nola Belle Owens Wyatt, age 89 of Eastaboga, Alabama, passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024.  Born in Talladega, Alabama, on December 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Columbus Owens and the late Edith Mae Wells Owens.  In addition to her parents, Nola is preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Wyatt.

Survivors...

Sep 26, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Brown Wolfe, age 70 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on August 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Willard Brown and the late Mildred Rexford.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Todd, and...

Sep 26, 2024

Delores Ann Muse Martinez, age 71 of Villa Rica, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Charleston, South Carolina, on August 16, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Preston Milton Muse, Sr. and the late Betty Lou Evans McFarland.  In addition to her parents, Delores is preceded in death by a sister,...

Sep 25, 2024

Shannon Dain Kast, age 48 of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on May 20, 1976, he was the son of the late Michael Kast and the late Rose Shook Langston.

After completing high school, Shannon continued his education, completing his studies as a journeyman electrician.  In his leisure time, he...

Sep 25, 2024

Cheryl Jane Barnes Price, age 71 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on November 15, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Kathleen  and Olin Barnes. In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Jean Duraine, a granddaughter, Monica Raye Shockley-Blackmon, and great-granddaughters, Linda...