Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Anthony Nathaniel Lewis

Anthony Nathaniel Lewis

Jun 25, 2024

Anthony Nathaniel Lewis, age 52, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Pensacola, Florida, on December 14, 1971, he was the son of Billy Ray Lewis and the late Sue Manning Letourneaux. In addition to his mother, Anthony is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Lewis.

After high school, Anthony enlisted...

Carl Max Stothart

Carl Max Stothart

Jun 25, 2024

Carl Max Stothart, age 78 of Temple, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1947, to the late H. Rex Stothart and the late Louise Rigdon Stothart. After graduating, Carl played drums with a variety of rock and country bands including backing Donna Fargo.  His association with music continued when he became the...

Lenard Ray Freeman

Lenard Ray Freeman

Jun 23, 2024

Lenard Ray Freeman, age 66 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, after suffering a massive stroke. Born in Tucker, Georgia, on October 22, 1957, he was the son of the late Harry Freeman, Sr, and the late Dorothy White Freeman.  In addition to his parents, Lenard is preceded in death by his brother, Harry Freeman, Jr.

...

Pamela Jo (Collins)  Smith

Pamela Jo (Collins) Smith

Jun 23, 2024

Mrs. Pamela Jo Collins Smith, age 72 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 5, 1951, daughter of the late Alton J. Collins and Lorraine L. Hanson Collins.  Besides Pam's parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Danny L. Smith, daughter Jennifer K. Phillips Bell,...

Alice Anita (Carter)  Webb

Alice Anita (Carter) Webb

Jun 21, 2024

Alice Carter Webb, age 78 of Mt. Zion, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.  Born in Carrollton on February 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Judson Carter and the late Ezelle Harris Carter.

Alice spent 15 years of her work career at Sewell Manufacturing.  She retired after 32 cumulative years working with Tanner Medical...

Kenneth Doyle Folsom

Kenneth Doyle Folsom

Jun 21, 2024

Kenneth Doyle Folsom, age 56 of Bremen, passed away on June 21, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1968, to the late Jimmy Doyle Folsom and Alice Gordon Mowery. In addition to his father, Kenneth is preceded in death by two sisters, Donna McCain and Debra Brown.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Alice and Nevin...

Jennifer Violet (Fortner)  Bone

Jennifer Violet (Fortner) Bone

Jun 20, 2024

Jennifer Violet Fortner Bone, age 45, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born in Villa Rica on July 2, 1978, she was the daughter of Donald Fortner and Violet Norton Fortner.

Jennifer loved being outdoors.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, and working in her flower beds.  One of Jennifer's favorite crafting hobbies was making beaded jewelry....

Lon "Bo" M. Chaney, Jr.

Lon "Bo" M. Chaney, Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Lon "Bo" Chaney, Jr., age 66 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on June 15, 1958 in Carrollton, he was the son of the late Lon Chaney, Sr. and the late Oma Jo Lowrey Bush.

A 1976 graduate of Temple High School, Bo went on to...

Kenneth Gerald Paul

Kenneth Gerald Paul

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth Gerald Paul, age 60 of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1963, to the late Ross Randall Paul and the late Annemarie Derjung Paul. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by one brother, Ross Randall Paul.

Kenneth was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed smoking...

Thomas Edward Melle

Thomas Edward Melle

Jun 19, 2024

Thomas Edward Melle, age 51 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on September 22, 1972, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward Melle and Nancy Bailey Melle.  In addition to his father, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Melle, and his grandmother, Constance Bailey.

A 1993...

Deborah Lynn (Lyons)  Wade

Deborah Lynn (Lyons) Wade

Jun 18, 2024

Deborah Lynn Wade, age 61 of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024.  Born in Kentucky on June 20, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Jack Lyons and Gloria Lyons. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Teri Lyons.

Deborah had a heart of gold and loved everyone unconditionally. ...

Von Haynes

Von Haynes

Jun 18, 2024

Von Haynes went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Rhonda; 3 children Seth and Rebecca Haynes, Sarah and Donald Hess, and Ethan Haynes; and 4 grandchildren: Davis, Bennett, Clarke Ryan, and James.

A Celebration of Life for Von Haynes...

Nancy Joyce (Elrod)  Ralls

Nancy Joyce (Elrod) Ralls

Jun 17, 2024

Nancy Joyce Elrod Ralls, age 74 of Rockmart, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1949, to the late Randolph Elrod and the late Maggie Jane Tinsley Elrod. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Elrod Gravely, and two brothers, Randolph Elrod, Jr. and Lawrence Elrod....

Micheal C. Maner

Micheal C. Maner

Jun 15, 2024

Micheal Maner, age 64 of Bremen, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his residence.  Born on February 19, 1960, in Dallas, he was the son of the late Tommy Gene Maner and the late Mary Frances Tidwell Maner.  In addition to his parents, Mikey is also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Robertson Maner, who...

Donald Jerry Gay

Donald Jerry Gay

Jun 11, 2024

Donald Jerry Gay, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 3, 1944, to the late Buna Lee Gay and the late Bernie McCord Gay.

For over 30 years, Jerry was a well-known part of life in Buchanan.  Most days you would see him walking to...

Doris Nan (Brannon)  Oxenreider

Doris Nan (Brannon) Oxenreider

Jun 9, 2024

Doris Nan Brannon Oxenreider, age 65 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in a local hospital. Born on April 24, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Al and Nora Brannon. In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her son Kristopher Oxenreider and her siblings, Cindy Henderson, Sheila Norton, and Al...

Mary Frances (Gay)  Westmoreland

Mary Frances (Gay) Westmoreland

Jun 8, 2024

Mary Frances Gay Westmoreland, age 100 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  With her milestone age of 100, we can only imagine what she saw and did in her lifetime.

Mary is predeceased by her loving husband of 80 years, Henry Marvin Westmoreland, her daughter-in-love Ann Westmoreland, granddaughter Cheri Mixon, and grandsons-in-love Tim...

Brian Austin Lee Jenkins

Brian Austin Lee Jenkins

Jun 6, 2024

Brian Austin Lee Jenkins, age 27 of Buchanan, died tragically in an auto accident.  Born on July 16, 1996, in Carrollton he was the son of Jennifer Mason Jenkins and Jimmy Brian Jenkins. Austin is preceded in death by grandparents, Nancy Mason, Dave Mason, great-grandparents Evelyn Jenkins, Woodrow Jenkins, Marshall Arp and Florence Arp; and a cousin, Nicholas Jenkins....

Cynthia "Cindy" Renee (Webb)  Akin

Cynthia "Cindy" Renee (Webb) Akin

Jun 6, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" Renee Webb Akin, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  Born in Carrollton on March 5, 1962, she was the only child of the late Clarence Webb and Janelle Webb Garrett.

Cindy spent her life taking care of everyone.  Married to Johnny for over 43 years, she was his rock. ...

Vera Elaine (Miller)  Smith

Vera Elaine (Miller) Smith

Jun 6, 2024

Vera Elaine Miller Smith, age 78 of Tallapoosa, passed away early Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, at her residence.  Born in Haralson County on July 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Vera Addison Miller.  In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Campbell, a son, Michael Smith, and...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.