Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Tracie Ann McCollum, age 56 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on April 8, 1968 in Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Ed McCollum and the late Myra Jo Abercrombie McCollum.  In addition to her parents, Tracie was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy McCrary Bowker, and a...

Apr 24, 2024

Barry Wayne Campbell, age 77 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Born in Marietta, Georgia, on December 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Jesse Wray Campbell and the late Jessie Brumbelow Campbell.  In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Parks Campbell, and his daughter Stacy...

Apr 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Poindexter, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home at the age of 97 with his family members by his side. Born on December 28, 1926, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Taylor and Frances Peters Poindexter and the step-son of the late Sue P. Huff.  He was...

Apr 17, 2024

Harold G. Rowley III, age 71 of Whitesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Rip was born on June 3, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. and Caroline Rowley, Jr.  He and his family moved to Georgia when he was 5 years old and he lived in Georgia...

Apr 15, 2024

Dewey Randall Lyle, age 59 of Villa Rica, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Rockmart, Georgia, on June 9, 1964, he was the son of the late Dewey Lloyd Lyle and the late Barbara Ann Thompson Lyle.  In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Karol Kelly Lyle....

Apr 14, 2024

Eli Ball, age 17 of Muscadine, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, after a tragic auto accident. Born on August 31, 2006, in Carrollton, he was the son of  Jonathan Stephen McCollum and Heather Jo Ball. Eli is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Edward McCollum.

Eli was a young man who loved life,...

Apr 12, 2024

Dale Allen Lant, age 71 of Ranger, GA, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in a tragic house fire.  Born in Endicott, New York, on January 22, 1953, to the late Harry Lant and the late Harriett Tompkins Lant.  In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Monk and JoAnn Kenyon-Foster.

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Apr 8, 2024

James Donnie Harper, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on November 16, 1965, in Carrollton, GA, he was the son of the late Barney Glen Harper and the late Lucille Ploof Kilgore.  In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by a sister, Jane Harper, a...

Apr 4, 2024

Arlene Angela Brown Jones, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 4, 2024.  Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Newman Joseph Brown and the late Mildred Grace Moore Brown.  In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Junior Craft, a sister-in-law, Patricia...

Apr 2, 2024

Chalmus Eldreth Weatherby, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.  Born in Haralson County on June 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Aaron R. Weatherby and the late Alva Beauchamp Weatherby. In addition to his parents, Chalmus is preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years,...

Apr 1, 2024

James F. Mackey, age 46 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.  Born in Fairfax, Virginia, he was the son of Debra Bedwell Mackey and the late James Wesley Mackey.

An avid outdoorsman, Jamie enjoyed camping, hiking, and kayaking.  Always a thrill seeker, he also enjoyed skydiving.  However, Jamie's passion was being a great dad and...

Mar 31, 2024

Carolyn M. Albright, age 70 of Tallapoosa, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on July 21, 1953, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bill McGinnis and the late Edith White McGinnis.  Carolyn was a graduate of Haralson County High School, attended college, and was retired from Sony Music.

Mar 31, 2024

James Wilton Huey, age 82 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on May 17, 1941, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Dorsey Fred Huey and the late Ila Ree Ragland Huey.  In addition to his parents, Wilton is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Waller, and a...

Mar 29, 2024

Doris Louise Young Callahan, age 74 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on January 25, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin Young and the late Ruth Johnson Young.  In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her sisters Coreene Hankins...

Mar 28, 2024

Jerry Haden Stewart, age 80 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1944 to the late James H. Stewart and the late Ethel Mae Cook Taylor. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie Colbert.

Jerry was an excellent guitar player...

Mar 24, 2024

James Allen Burton, age 64, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, GA, on March 23, 1960, he was the son of Irene Causey Burton and the late Richard Burton. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Burton.

James was an avid outdoorsman and...

Mar 24, 2024

Megan Gabrielle Miller, age 26 of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Jonathan Miller and Kimberly Beth Johnson.  Megan is preceded in death by grandmothers, Sharon Hawkins and Shirley Payne

A 2016 graduate of Haralson County High School, Megan was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Mar 24, 2024

Barbara Sue Hulsey Ginther, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.  Born on September 21, 1962, in Paulding County, she was the daughter of the late Herman "Sambo" Hulsey and the late Sue McSpadden Gilbert.

A lover of life, Barbara had enjoyed horseback riding, country line dancing, and could always been seen...

Mar 22, 2024

Lowell Edward Ayers, Sr. age 87 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Polk County, Georgia, on  April 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Lowell I. Ayers and the late Delcie Kelley Ayers. A mere three weeks since his beloved wife, Shirley, passed, Lowell has now joined her,...

Mar 17, 2024

Sindi Hearn Thompson, age 38 of Villa Rica, died peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on December 17, 1985. Sindi is preceded in death by her mother Lusinda Ann Yoho Posey.

Sindi was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Taking care of others was her...