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Dwight Douglas Smith

Dwight Douglas Smith

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,...

Beverly Jean (Morris)  Huggins

Beverly Jean (Morris) Huggins

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.

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Jimmy Glynn (Jr.)  Harper

Jimmy Glynn (Jr.) Harper

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...

Justin David Amos

Justin David Amos

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...

Kenneth Randall Gable

Kenneth Randall Gable

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...

Ann Karlene (Blue)  Mcculligh

Ann Karlene (Blue) Mcculligh

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...

H. Leonard Benefield

H. Leonard Benefield

May 18, 2024

Homer Leonard Benefield, age 82 of Waco, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Buncombe on August 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Elder Homer Lewis Benefield and the late Katherine Robinson Benefield of Buncombe.  In addition to his parents, Leonard is preceded in death...

Carl Ray Crumbley

Carl Ray Crumbley

May 13, 2024

Carl Ray Crumbley, age 73 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cedartown on June 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Ely Thomas Crumbley and the late Ethel Inez Stephens Crumbley.  In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by a sister,...

Emma Frances (Shumake)  Holley

Emma Frances (Shumake) Holley

May 12, 2024

Emma Frances Holley, age 72 of Temple, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 .  Born in Haralson County on June 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William Garland Shumake and the late Birdie Mae Gray Shumake.  In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Holley a daughter, Kristie Michelle Holley,...

John Thomas Yauger, Jr.

John Thomas Yauger, Jr.

May 9, 2024

John Thomas Yauger, Jr. of Bremen passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Athleen Hill Yauger and the late Dr. John Thomas Yauger, Sr.   In addition to his father, John is preceded in death by his brother Steven Hill Yauger....

Tracy Galen Long

Tracy Galen Long

May 6, 2024

Tracy Galen Long, a former resident of Tallapoosa, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024.  Born on September 3, 1955, in Bremen, he was the son of the late Ronald Long and the late Doris Kiser Long. In addition to his parents, Tracy is preceded in death by his only sister, Marsha Long Ballew.

Tracy truly enjoyed life...

Billy Wayne Morris

Billy Wayne Morris

May 4, 2024

Billy Wayne Morris, age 85 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  Born in Buchanan, Georgia, on November 10, 1938, he was the son of the late John Dewey Morris and the late Velma Perry Morris.  In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Agnes Cook Morris, his...

Sandra Elaine (Potts)  Foster

Sandra Elaine (Potts) Foster

Apr 30, 2024

Sandra Elaine Potts Foster, age 73 of Roopville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1950, to the late Clarence William Potts and the late Wilma Tuggle Capes. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Hudgins; one granddaughter, Jasmine Hudgins and one brother, Steve Potts.

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William Andy Teal

William Andy Teal

Apr 30, 2024

William Andy Teal, age 55 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 15, 1969, in Carrollton, Georgia, to Peggy Blackmon Teal and the late Rexford Lane Teal.

A 1987 graduate of Bremen High School, Andy continued his education by attending and graduating the Police...

Donnie Dublin Harper

Donnie Dublin Harper

Apr 29, 2024

Donnie Dublin Harper, age 67 of Rockmart, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.  Born on April 15, 1957, in Villa Rica, Georgia, he was the son of Fred Harper and the late Annette Simpson Harper. In addition to his mother, Donnie is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sue Harrell Harper, his sons, Ian Harper and Joey Lane,...

Delores Ann (Webb)  Payne

Delores Ann (Webb) Payne

Apr 28, 2024

Delores Ann Webb Payne, age 59 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Born in Carrollton, GA, on October 28, 1964, she was the daughter of Barbara Jean Irwin McLeroy and the late Johnny Webb. In addition to her father, Dee was preceded in death by her sisters, Dawn Kersey and...

Tracie Ann Mccollum

Tracie Ann Mccollum

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...

Barry Wayne Campbell

Barry Wayne Campbell

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...

Robert Lewis Poindexter, Sr.

Robert Lewis Poindexter, Sr.

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...

Harold G Rowley Iii

Harold G Rowley Iii

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...

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