Obituaries

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. ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

Jun 4, 2024

Julie Ann Crossley Payton, age 61 of Waco, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1962 in Stockbridge to the late Catherine Cook Crossley and Grady Crossley, Sr. Julie worked for Haralson County School system for over 20 years. During this time. she...

Jun 3, 2024

Lora Michelle Edge Lykins, age 57 of Felton, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1967 in Atlanta to Larry Edge and Patricia Puckett Edge.

In her free time, Lora could be found camping with friends, knitting or gardening. She was known for her amazing cooking skills and loved studying the...

Jun 2, 2024

Donnie Dewayne Braswell, age 49 of Temple, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.  Born on April 14, 1975, he was the son of the late Jimmy Braswell and the late Donna McElroy.  Donnie is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Barbara Braswell and his sister, Stacey Michelle Richards.

Donnie had a huge personality.  He enjoyed all...

Jun 2, 2024

Twyla Denise Rowell Summerville, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away on June 2, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1962, to the late Hubert Roy Rowell and the late Katie Ethel Fay Adams Rowell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Rowell, Charles Rowell and Scotty Rowell and sisters, Wilma Rowell...

May 27, 2024

Dwight Douglas Smith, age 79, transitioned from this life into eternal life on Monday, May 27, 2024, after a brief illness with lung cancer. He was born on November 17, 1944, to the late Roy Thomas Smith and the late Gwendolyn Estelle White Smith. In addition to his parents, Dwight is preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Burriss,...

May 26, 2024

Beverly Jean Morris Huggins, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Wallace Morris and the late Sara Jo Holcomb Remmick.  In addition to her parents, Beverly is preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Morris.

May 22, 2024

Jimmy Glynn Harper, Jr., age 55 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Carrollton on November 29, 1968, he was the son Lucile Dees Harper and the late Jimmy Glenn Harper.  In addition to his father, Glynn is preceded in death by his uncle Donnie Harper and...

May 21, 2024

Justin David Amos, age 24 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1999, to Misty Amber Windom Cozino and the late Tommy David Amos. In addition to his father, Justin is preceded in death by grandparents, Harless Windom, David Amos, Joey Griffin and Patti Malliot; and brothers, Trizton Amos and Brendon...

May 21, 2024

Kenneth Randall Gable, age 75 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  Born in Rome, Georgia, on September 15, 1948, he was the son of the late J.P. Gable and the late Mary Bess Gaston Gable.

A graduate of the University of West Georgia, he earned his masters degree in 1974...

May 21, 2024

Ann Karlene McCulligh, age 82, passed away at home in Carrollton on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 6, 1941,  in Perry, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Eudell Blue and the late Gertrude Shaw Blue.

Ann was a 1959 graduate of Taylor County High School. She enjoyed going...