Kathy Wade
Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Kathy Gail (Hallman) Wade, aged 73, of Bremen, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Tallapoosa on August 22, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late W.R. Hallman and Myra (Hutcheson) Hallman. She is also preceded in death by her stepmother, Dorothy (Brown) Hallman.
A graduate of Buchanan High School, Kathy began her career as a...
Diane Bagley Spivey
Feb 17, 2026
Diane Elizabeth Spivey, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on January 9, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Billy Mack Bagley, Sr. and the late Sarah House Bagley. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by the love of her life, Douglas Somerson, and her...
Anne Williams
Feb 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Anne (Bell) Williams, age 64, of Bremen, who departed this life on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born on September 11, 1961, in Bremen, Anne was the beloved daughter of the late Johnny Lee Griffin and the late Bettie (Billingsley) Crane. She is preceded in death by her cherished...
Lee Stuart David, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
Lee Stuart David, Jr., lovingly known as "Stu," left this world peacefully on February 10, 2026. Stu leaves behind a legacy filled with warmth and kindness that touched the lives of all who knew him. He is now reunited in eternal rest with his beloved wife, Bernice Runette Thorn David, his father, Lee Stuart David, Sr, and his mother, Hazel...
William Robert Lyons
Feb 9, 2026
William Robert Lyons, age 81 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born on May 15, 1944, in Dover, Tennessee, to the late Robert Grady Lyons and the late Ruby Ethelene Causey Lyons.
A true American patriot, William served honorably in the United States Army from 1962 to 1969. He completed tours in Korea, Germany, and in...
Dakota Ray Deese
Feb 8, 2026
Dakota Ray Deese, born on April 5, 2003, left this world far too soon on February 8, 2026, at the tender age of 22.
Dakota spent several years building playgrounds, where his work brought joy to countless children. Those who knew Dakota remember him for his infectious smile that could light up the darkest of days. He radiated happiness wherever he...
Kenneth Eugene Shead
Feb 5, 2026
Kenneth Eugene Shead, age 87 of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born in Douglas County, Georgia, on June 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Dixon Phillip Shead and the late Faye Broom Shead. In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Gail Carroll Shead, his son, Brad...
Dea McCarson Chandler
Feb 2, 2026
Dea McCarson Chandler, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Carrollton, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born in Rome, Georgia, on March 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late John McCarson, II and the late Bonita Jo Sutton Hobbs. In addition to her parents, Dea is preceded in death...
Richard Wayne Shepperd
Feb 1, 2026
Richard Wayne Shepperd, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on December 1, 1969, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Johnny Wayne Shepperd and the late Alona Blankenship Shepperd. In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Shepperd.
A...
Anthony Steven Harness
Feb 1, 2026
Anthony Steven "Tubby" Harness, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Tucker, Georgia, on June 16, 1967, he was the son of the late June "Shorty" Harness and the late Cassie Harness. In addition to his parents, Steven is preceded in death by his sisters, Velma Harness, Rachel Weaver and her...
Sabrina Jones Causey
Jan 30, 2026
Sabrina Michelle Jones Causey, age 48 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in East Point, Georgia, on December 28, 1977, she was the only child of the late David Carl Jones and the late Susan Burke Jones.
Sabrina loved nature and spent many mornings with her coffee watching the sun rise. She also enjoyed...
Mary Frances Frey
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Frances Ward Frey passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, one day after celebrating her 94th birthday. Born in Hiram, Georgia, on January 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Ward and the late Mary Canup Ward. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Frey; her children, Jenny Hess and...
Mary Bell Causey
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Bell Causey, age 70 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1955, in Tallapoosa, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bert Bell and the late Dorothy King Bell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Janice & Ronnie Rush,...
Timothy Ryan Yaw
Jan 26, 2026
Timothy Ryan Yaw, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. Born on December 18, 1986, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was the son of Craig Ronald Yaw and Susan Smallish Yaw. Timothy was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Destiny Marie Yaw, as well as his dear niece, Madeline Sanders and...
Brenda Faye Wynn
Jan 24, 2026
Brenda Faye Fowler Wynn, age 79 of Waco, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born in Ringgold, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Fowler and the late Thelma Ruth Poteet Griffith. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Kenneth Wynn, Sr; her sisters, Barbara Holmes and Freida...
Andrea Dawn Higgins
Jan 21, 2026
Andrea Dawn Higgins, formerly of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 22, 1960, in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Carolyn "Big Mama" Adams Cash. Andrea is reunited in spirit with her cherished mother, "Big Mama", her sister, Sherry Howard, and her precious granddaughter, Madison Ploof.
Andrea was a...
Corbin Lance Fain
Jan 20, 2026
Corbin Lance Fain, July 13, 1994 to January 20, 2026
In complete Corbin fashion, he quietly slipped out of this world into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was 31 years old.
Corbin will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kindness and his love for cutting up and having fun. A celebration of his life will be held on...
Harold Eugene Witcher
Jan 17, 2026
Harold Eugene Witcher, age 68 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on October 29, 1957, he was the son of the late James Frank Witcher and the late Anna Irene Williams Witcher.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Casey & Jennifer Witcher of Whitesburg; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy & Nick Reid...
Jimmy Elmer West, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Elmer West, Jr., age 60, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on April 10, 1965, in Miami Beach, Florida, he was the cherished son of the late Jimmy Elmer West, Sr. and the late Margaret (Enyart) West. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Howard West.
A proud patriot, Mr. West honorably...
Rose Deese Kiser
Jan 16, 2026
Rose Ellen Kiser, a cherished Southern lady, departed this life peacefully on January 16, 2026. Born on August 6, 1935, in Haralson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Deese and the late Effie McAdams Deese. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Forrest Kiser; her sisters, Avis...
