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Kaden Ryan Oxenreider

Kaden Ryan Oxenreider

Jul 10, 2024

Kaden Ryan Oxenreider of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, just 8 days shy of his 17th birthday.  Born in Rome, Georgia, he was the son of Paige Hardegree and the late Kristopher Oxenreider.  In addition to his father, Kaden is preceded in death by his grandparents Doris Brannon Oxenreider, Sam Oxenreider and Jerry Dean Hardegree.

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Rachel Michelle (Westmoreland)  Mcclenton

Rachel Michelle (Westmoreland) Mcclenton

Jul 7, 2024

Rachel Michelle Westmoreland McClenton, age 50 of Douglasville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, in an area hospital.  Born in Austell, Georgia, on December 6, 1973, she was the daughter of Ruby Geraldine Traylor and the late Richard Eugene Westmoreland.

Rachel enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach or the mountains.  Her favorite time, though, was...

Reginald "Reggie" Lewis Knight, Ii

Reginald "Reggie" Lewis Knight, Ii

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. Reginald "Reggie" Lewis Knight, II, age 44, of Silver Creek passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born in Villa Rica on October 5, 1979.  Mr. Knight is preceded in death by one son, "Tre'" Reginald Lewis Knight, III.

Mr. Knight was a Plumber by trade and worked for Atlantis Plumbing. Reggie enjoyed paintballing,...

Peggy Augusta (Thompson)  Ott

Peggy Augusta (Thompson) Ott

Jul 6, 2024

Peggy Thompson Ott, age 83 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  Born in Carroll County on January 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Marion Monroe Thompson and the late Dessie Smith Thompson.  In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Richard Ott, and her son, Sammy...

David Lee Mcwhorter

David Lee Mcwhorter

Jul 4, 2024

David Lee McWhorter, age 62 of Tallapoosa, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on May 6, 1962, in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late David Filmore McWhorter and the late Sharon Carol Weaver.

A 1980 graduate of Haralson County High School, David was a printer at MCL Industries...

Sam C. Oxenreider

Sam C. Oxenreider

Jul 4, 2024

Samuel C. Oxenreider, age 67 of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his residence.  Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Marjorie Marie Oxenreider and the late Samuel A. Oxenreider.  In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Brannon Oxenreider who passed away June 9, 2024,...

Michael "Jabo" James Carroll

Michael "Jabo" James Carroll

Jul 1, 2024

Michael James Carroll (Jabo), age 79 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Michael was born in Haralson County, GA on June 26, 1945, to the late Joy Fay Payton Carroll and Harold Carroll.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Alan Guy...

Wilkie Gerald Meares

Wilkie Gerald Meares

Jun 29, 2024

Wilkie Gerald Meares, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Trinka Davis Veterans Village. Born in Atlanta on March 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Wilkie Terry Meares and the late Mariom McNair Meares.  In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Walker Meares.

After graduating...

Vickie Maye (Freeburg)  Resene

Vickie Maye (Freeburg) Resene

Jun 29, 2024

Vickie Maye Freeburg Resene, age 79, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, after a brief illness.  Born in Spencer, Iowa, on December 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Gus Freeburg, Sr. and the late Florence Tuttle Freeburg.  In addition to her parents, Vickie is preceded in death by her brother, Gus Freeburg, Jr. and her granddaughter...

Troy Lynn Burton

Troy Lynn Burton

Jun 27, 2024

Troy Lynn Burton, age 53 of Tallapoosa, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a brief illness.  Born on September 19, 1970, in Carrollton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Hoyt Ervin Burton and the late Janice Lynn Lawson Fincher.  In addition to his parents, Troy is preceded in death by his precious daughter, Makayla Marie Burton....

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.

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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...

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