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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...

Yves Rene Hentzien

Yves Rene Hentzien

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.

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Francis "Frank" Finnian Wagaman

Francis "Frank" Finnian Wagaman

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...

Linda Diane (Smith)  Garner

Linda Diane (Smith) Garner

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...

Andrew Paul Berry, Jr.

Andrew Paul Berry, Jr.

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...

Cindy Kaye (Shirley)  Wills

Cindy Kaye (Shirley) Wills

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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Barry Edward Nash

Barry Edward Nash

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...

Betty Lee (Upchurch)  Doler

Betty Lee (Upchurch) Doler

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...

Linda Gale (Arnold)  Goldin

Linda Gale (Arnold) Goldin

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...

Jimmy Terrell Parks

Jimmy Terrell Parks

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,...

Jonathan William Bowman, Sr.

Jonathan William Bowman, Sr.

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,...

Derek Brian Harris

Derek Brian Harris

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...

Deborah "Debbie" Renee (Monroe)  Smith

Deborah "Debbie" Renee (Monroe) Smith

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...

William George Sorrells

William George Sorrells

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,...

Linda I. (Thompson)  Caldwell

Linda I. (Thompson) Caldwell

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...

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