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Sterling Edward Cook
Jan 12, 2025
Sterling Cook, age 88 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Haralson County on April 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Ollie Cook and the late Lora Worthy Cook. In addition to his parents, Sterling is preceded in death by his sisters Emily Windom and Darlene Cook,...
Ridley Crit Rayburn
Jan 11, 2025
Evangelist Ridley Crit Rayburn, born on December 31, 1943, to Dessie and Buford Rayburn, entered his greatest transition on January 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Evangelist Rayburn graduated Bowdon High School. He shared the gospel in many churches, events, meetings and homes and was a lifelong minister at Good-news Outreach Ministries and a devoted minister at...
Paul Allen Posey
Jan 9, 2025
Paul Allen Posey, age 69 of Buchanan, passed away at his residence. Born in Atlanta on September 11, 1955, he was the son of the late Roger Linton Posey and the late Margie Christine Shepard Posey. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Posey and Margie Posey Carroll, and his brothers, Linton...
Dianne (Monroe) Mckenzie
Jan 5, 2025
Bessie Dianne Monroe McKenzie, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in a local hospital. Born in Bremen on October 4, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Emory Monroe and the late Lorene Eidson Monroe. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Ragland.
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Dorothy Lucile (Coker) Bowling
Jan 5, 2025
Dorothy Lucile Bowling, age 96 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, on November 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Dewey E. Coker and the late Sue Mitchell Coker Combs. In addition to her parents, Lucile is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Reed Bowling,...
Donald Edward Pollard
Jan 2, 2025
Donald Edward Pollard, age 79 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, in a local hospital. Born in Carrollton on March 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Chester Pollard and the late Avis Shirey Pollard. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his sister, Marion Lee, and his brother, Gary Pollard....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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