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Christopher John Hill
Dec 14, 2024
Christopher John Hill, age 41 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on July 3, 1983, he was the son of Jill Rowell Steele and the late James Robert Hill.
Chris was a simple man who loved fishing and working. He found pleasure in working with his hands building things and cooking. ...
Richard Ray Allen
Dec 11, 2024
Richard Ray Allen, age 58 of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1966, to the late Eugene Francis Allen and the late Sue Simpson Allen. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by a brother Darryl Allen.
Survivors include his wife Georgetta Crowson Duncan of Rome;...
Leila Elizabeth Crumbley
Dec 11, 2024
Leila Elizabeth Crumbley, age 75 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1949, to the late Wilburn Parks and the late Mary Arlene Wilson Parks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crumbley, Sr. and brother, Bobby R. Parks.
Leila loved her...
Phyllis Diane (Abercrombie) Williamson
Dec 4, 2024
Phyllis Diane Abercrombie Williamson, age 76 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on January 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late L.M. Abercrombie and the late Katie McElroy Spate. In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by her daughter, Tima McDow Chambers; her sister, Joy Marie Heuer; and...
Andria Michelle Gulledge
Dec 1, 2024
Andria Michelle Gulledge, age 53 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Born in Atlanta, GA, on January 26, 1971, she was the daughter of James Travis Gulledge and the late Dawn Hand Brock. In addition to her mother, Michelle is preceded in death by her sisters Vicki Lynn Ramirez and Deetra Craig.
Michelle loved meeting...
Mary Susan (Helton) Gibbs
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Susan Helton Gibbs, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Tallapoosa on July 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Hoyt Helton and the late Louise Whitaker Helton. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her sister, Judy Pollard, and her brothers,...
Janice (Melear) Price
Nov 30, 2024
Janice M. Price, age 77 of Draketown, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her residence. Born in Paulding County on December 12, 1946, she was the only child of the late Taft Melear and the late Vera Buchanan Melear.
A graduate of Buchanan High School, Janice married the love of her life, Howard, on November...
Michael "Mike" Traylor
Nov 28, 2024
Michael "Mike" Glenn Traylor, age 73 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born in Bremen on January 3, 1951, he was the son of the late James Traylor and the late Florence Wright Martin. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brothers Steve Traylor and Mark Traylor.
Mike was a...
Louise (Swofford) Davenport
Nov 22, 2024
Delphia Louise Swofford Davenport, age 96 of Tallapoosa, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, in a local hospital. She was born on November 27. 1927, to the late Isaac Swofford and the late Bertha Mae White Swofford. In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, J.K. Davenport; daughters, Nellie Jane Lankford and Bertha Harris,...
Grady Stewart Crossley, Sr.
Nov 22, 2024
Grady Stewart Crossley, Sr., age 84 of Waco, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, in a local hospital. Born on August 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Henry Grady Crossley and the late Mattie Lou Crossley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Catherine Cook Crossley; daughter, Julie...
Betty Jane (Brown) Weaver
Nov 21, 2024
Betty Jane Brown Weaver of Bremen passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, in a local hospital. Born in Fulton County on June 24, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Brown and the late Elizabeth Green Brown. In addition to her parents, BJ was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Brown.
For more than...
James Darren Topping
Nov 20, 2024
James Darren Topping, age 59 of Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born in Billenge, England, he was the son of the late James Topping and the late Patricia Taylor Topping. In addition to his parents, Darren is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Worthy.
Darren was raised in the town of Hindley,...
Terry Lynn Chambers
Nov 18, 2024
Terry Lynn Chambers, age 74 of Helfin, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on June 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Tasker Eugene Chambers and the late Ruby Robinson Chambers. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by a daughter, Sonya Marika Chambers, a brother, Larry Chambers, and...
Linda Jeannette (Terrell) Wertenberger
Nov 11, 2024
Linda Jeannette Terrell Wertenberger, age 81 of Bowdon, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024, in a local hospital. Born in Carroll County, Georgia, on October 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Grover W. Terrell and the late Dora Bailey Terrell. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce...
Yves Rene Hentzien
Nov 7, 2024
Yves Rene Hentzien, age 71 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in a local nursing facility. Born in Pierre-Benite, France on October 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Roger and Madeline Hentzien of France. In addition to his parents, Yves is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry K. Wilson.
...Francis "Frank" Finnian Wagaman
Nov 7, 2024
Francis Finnian Wagaman, age 65 of Temple, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home after a brief illness. Born in York, Pennsylvania, on March 25, 1959, he was the son of the late Francis Z. Wagaman and the late Rachel Stambaugh Wagaman. In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Wagaman...
Linda Diane (Smith) Garner
Nov 6, 2024
Linda Diane Garner of Buchanan was born September 4, 1966, in Carrollton, Georgia. She was the daughter of Margaret Smith and the late J.L. Smith. In addition to her father, Linda was also preceded in death by her brother, Lynn Smith.
Known by many names… Linda, Linda Lou, Linda bird, Mom, Smurfy, sister, aunt, and friend. No...
Andrew Paul Berry, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Andrew Paul Berry, Jr, age 71 of Winston, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, on July 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Andrew Berry, Sr, and the late Nora Knight Berry.
Paul was a 1973 graduate of South Cobb...
Cindy Kaye (Shirley) Wills
Nov 6, 2024
Cindy Kaye Shirley Wills, age 67 of Talladega formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born in Douglasville on October 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Margie Walker Shirley and the late Thomas Roger Shirley. In addition to her parents, Cindy is preceded in death by her son, Elijah Beau Thompson.
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Barry Edward Nash
Nov 6, 2024
Barry Edward Nash, age 60 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born in Atlanta on October 23, 1964 to the late Alfred Smith Nash and the late Beverly Huff Nash. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Angela Harden.
Barry was a skilled cabinet maker for...
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