Obituaries

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...

Mar 15, 2024

Carol Lee Stone, age 63 of Franklin, passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Madison, Georgia, on June 25, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Howard Stone and the late Willie Mae McDaniel Stone.  In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Stone and...

Mar 11, 2024

Glenys Eileen Salsburg Carver, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1950, to the late Irvin Salsburg and the late Hazel Box Salsburg. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Carver.

Glenys worked in insurance for many years, but...

Mar 9, 2024

Marion Ladell Holcombe, age 69 of Rome, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, in a Rome hospital.  Born in Douglasville, GA, on March 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Cornelious Ladell Holcombe and the late Lula Mae Shedd Holcombe.  In addition to his parents, Marion is preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Barry Treadwell and Ray...

Mar 8, 2024

William David Eaves, age 72 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1952, to the late William Taylor "Dub" Eaves and the late Edna Tharon Thomas Eaves Lammons. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Proctor Eaves; brothers, Dennis Thomas and Doyle Lammons; step...

Mar 7, 2024

Roger Dale Blair, age 69 of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Tanner Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1954 in Carrollton to the late Leon (Sarah) Blair and the late Delma (Harold) Sullivan Baltimore. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Tammy Ivey Blair and sister,...

Mar 6, 2024

Billy Gene Higgins, age 88 of Tallapoosa, passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Eastaboga, Alabama, on October 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Revy Ezekiel Higgins and the late Flora Lee Higgins. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his...

Mar 5, 2024

James Edward Pruitt, age 76 of Waco, passed away Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Bessemer, Alabama, on October 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Marvin Jackson Pruitt and the late Levi Morgan Pruitt.

James proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. ...

Mar 3, 2024

Nancy White Baldwin, age 83 of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John Peter White and the late Alice Miller White.  In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Baldwin, Jr.

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Mar 2, 2024

Brenda Jean Agans Vollrath, age 78 of Carrollton, passed away on March 2, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945 in Atlanta to the late Eugene Agans and the late Katie Agans.

Survivors include her husband, Alton Guy Vollrath, Jr.; daughter, Katherine and Jason Mitchell of Douglasville; sons, James Harrison Smith of Mt. Zion, Donald Bassell...

Mar 2, 2024

Sheila Doriene Kinney Smith, age 61 of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1963 to the late James Kenneth Kinney and the late Marilyn Lee Johnson Kinney. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Natoshia Smith.

Survivors include her son, David "Buddy" and...