Obituaries

Aug 5, 2024

Timothy Douglas Moore, age 50 of Bremen, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.  Born in Pensacola, Florida, on February 12, 1974, he was the son of the late Harold Moore and the late Diane Hilliard Lipham

Before his illness, "Timmy" enjoyed spending time with friends, riding motorcycles and working in the yard. He was very close...

Aug 4, 2024

Judy Sue Chandler, age 77, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Judy was born on November 19, 1946 in Muscadine, AL. and was the daughter of Samuel "Bunk" Cole and Geneva Cole. Judy was the true definition of a homemaker in every way possible and had such a drive...

Aug 4, 2024

Hughland Gene Pruitt, age 64 of Felton, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, after a brief illness.  Born in Piedmont, Alabama, on February 25, 1960, he was the son of the late Aubrey Dean Pruitt and the late Bonnie Pauline Minter Pruitt.  In addition to his parents, Hughland is preceded in death by a son, C.J. Lowery, a granddaughter...

Aug 3, 2024

Gabriel Stephen DeVere, age 46 of Waco, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born in Carrollton, Georgia, on April 29, 1978, he was the son of Stephen Nelson DeVere and Sarah Elaine Baggett Stogner.

Gabe, a very creative soul and music lover, was a talented songwriter and guitar player. As an integral part of The...

Aug 2, 2024

Joann Womack McDougal, age 87 of Five Points, Alabama, formerly of Buchanan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence.  Born on September 12, 1936, in Rockmart, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Marvin Womack and the late Annie Lou Crumpton Womack.  In addition to her parents, Joann is preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Aug 2, 2024

Jan Cain, age 70 of Carrollton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on March 6, 1954, in Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Julius F. and Mary Alice Cain.

A 1972 graduate of Bremen High School, Jan continued her education at West Georgia College where she obtained her Bachelor's and...

Aug 1, 2024

Peggy Joyce Philpot, age 89 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  Born in Haralson County on February 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William Mullins and the late Effie Lou Sanders Mullins. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Artemus Philpot, and her brother, James...

Jul 30, 2024

Charles E. Wright, age 87 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on September 11, 1936, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Mike Wright and the late Eva Walden Wright.  Charles proudly served in the United States Navy for 22 years.

His survivors include...

Jul 29, 2024

Cindy Annette Kelsey, age 49 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1974 to the late Dorothy Annette Wyatt Fortner and Jerrell Fortner.

Survivors include, in addition to her father, her children, Tiffany and Matthew Bell of Buchanan and Jake and Tristen Carnes of Heflin, AL; brother, Jason Fortner...

Jul 28, 2024

Pamela Kay Combs, age 66 of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1957 to the late Shirley Pat Patterson and the late Hazel Louise Rowell Patterson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Ruben Combs, and her aunt, Twyla Denise Rowell. Pamela loved to...

Jul 25, 2024

Carole Dianne Peek Tyra, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on August 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Lester V. Peek, Sr and the late Laura Peek.  In addition to her parents, Carole is preceded in death by her sister, Sybil Peek, and her...

Jul 24, 2024

Ann Laurel Grovenstein Campbell, age 79, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Atlanta. She was born August 21 , 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Stafford R. Grovenstein, a noted food chemist, and Ruth Allen Grovenstein, an accomplished harpist and painter. In addition to Minnesota, she spent some of her formative years in Illinois and North...

Jul 24, 2024

Max Junior Norton, age 68 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  Born in Carrollton on December 10, 1955, he is the son of the late Charlie Norton and the late Bessie Causey Norton.  In addition to his parents, Max is preceded in death by three sisters, Diane Grimsley, Carolyn Cash, and Annette Wyatt, and three...

Jul 22, 2024

Roy Thomas Singleton, age 76 of Carrollton, passed away on July 22, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1948 to the late Marcus Lewis Singleton and the late Pearl Estelle Singleton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Singleton and four brothers, Raymond Singleton, Ronald Singleton, Ralph Singleton and Randy Singleton....

Jul 20, 2024

Jason Thomas Acklin, age 44 of Mableton, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Salina, Kansas, he is the son of R. Thomas Acklin and Brenda Diane Banks Acklin. Jason is preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan Acklin, who passed away May 27, 2024.

Working as a truck driver, Jason spent...

Jul 19, 2024

Westley Franklin Harding, III, age 75 of Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1948 to the late Wesley Franklin Harding, Jr. and the late Ruth Viola Garrison Harding. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a step daughter, Pamela Bounds and a grandson, Jeremy Halstead.

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Jul 18, 2024

David (Dave) Bryan Simmons was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on January 22, 1950, to the late William Murray Simmons and the late Pauline Buchanan Simmons. Dave is survived by his daughter Rebecca (Becca) Anne Carpenter, daughter Katherine (Katie) Louise Warren, son-in-law Michael Carpenter, granddaughter Allyson (Ally) Warren, grandson Mason Carpenter, sister Sandra (Sam) O'Brien, nephew Joe O'Brien, niece...

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. David Allen White age 70, of Monroe went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 18, 2024. David was born Saturday, April 17, 1954, in Atlanta to the late Leo White and Opal Byess White. He graduated Stockbridge High School in the class of 1972. David excelled in his field as a Master Electrician forming the company...

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Troy George Whitaker, age 86, of Worthington, Kentucky (formerly of Bremen) passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee on May 4, 1938. Mr. Whitaker was the son of the late, Fred Whitaker and the late, Leta (Gulley) Whitaker. In addition to his parents, Troy is preceded in death by his loving...

Jul 18, 2024

Billy Joe Ayers, age 85 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024.  Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on November 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Lowell Iverson Ayers and the late Delcie Kelley Ayers.  In addition to his parents, Billy Joe is preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ayers, his...