Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Yves Rene Hentzien, age 71 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in a local nursing facility.  Born in Pierre-Benite, France on October 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Roger and Madeline Hentzien of France.  In addition to his parents, Yves is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry K. Wilson.

Nov 7, 2024

Francis Finnian Wagaman, age 65 of Temple, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home after a brief illness.  Born in York, Pennsylvania, on March 25, 1959, he was the son of the late Francis Z. Wagaman and the late Rachel Stambaugh Wagaman.  In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Wagaman...

Nov 6, 2024

Linda Diane Garner of Buchanan was born September 4, 1966, in Carrollton, Georgia. She was the daughter of Margaret Smith and the late J.L. Smith. In addition to her father, Linda was also preceded in death by her brother, Lynn Smith.

Known by many names… Linda, Linda Lou, Linda bird, Mom, Smurfy, sister, aunt, and friend. No...

Nov 6, 2024

Andrew Paul Berry, Jr, age 71 of Winston, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Sumter, South Carolina, on July 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Andrew Berry, Sr, and the late Nora Knight Berry.

Paul was a 1973 graduate of South Cobb...

Nov 6, 2024

Cindy Kaye Shirley Wills, age 67 of Talladega formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born in Douglasville on October 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Margie Walker Shirley and the late Thomas Roger Shirley. In addition to her parents, Cindy is preceded in death by her son, Elijah Beau Thompson.

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Nov 6, 2024

Barry Edward Nash, age 60 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born in Atlanta on October 23, 1964 to the late Alfred Smith Nash and the late Beverly Huff Nash. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Angela Harden.

Barry was a skilled cabinet maker for...

Oct 31, 2024

Betty Lee Upchurch Doler, age 81 of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on January 14, 1943, on Parris Island, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Upchurch and the late Blanche Gault Upchurch.

Living in the Ephesus community most of her life, Betty enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 25, 2024

Linda Gale Arnold Goldin, age 72 of Bremen, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Fulton County on June 25, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Arnold and the late Avoline Clark Bowles.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sisters, Tad and Sissy, and...

Oct 23, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Terrell Parks, age 45, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born in Carrollton on October 26, 1978. Mr. Parks is the son of the late, Walter Parks and the late, Mary (Hall) Parks. In addition to his parents, Terrell is preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Parks; by his maternal grandparents,...

Oct 23, 2024

Jonathan William Bowman, Sr, age 53 of Bremen, died tragically from a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born in Rome, Georgia, on March 5, 1971, he was the son of the late Edward Carl Bowman, Sr and the late Marlow Fain Bowman.  In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Bowman,...

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.

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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....