Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Carrol Wetzel Blankenship, Jr. age 67 of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carrol Wetzel Blankenship, Sr. and the late Una Francell Hoderfield. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Blankenship.

Carroll loved his family,...

Jan 17, 2024

Jodie Lee Shoemaker, age 54 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his residence.  Born on June 13, 1969, in Fulton County. he was the son of the late Gloria Dover Hyatt and the late Ronald Eugene Shoemaker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Lamar Shoemaker, and a grandchild,...

Jan 16, 2024

David Emory Rainey, age 69 of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  Born in Haralson County, he was the son of the late Frances Evelyn Bagwell Rainey and the late Clarence Roy Rainey.  In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Rainey.

David was a graduate of Bremen High School...

Jan 16, 2024

Robert Aaron Rayl, age 71 of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1952, to the late Robert Rayl and the late Doris Pennington Rayl.

Believing in a healthy lifestyle, Robert enjoyed riding his bike many miles a week.  He also excelled at archery and was a craftsman at making...

Jan 14, 2024

Joanna Joyce "Joy" Rainey Ware, age 57 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Born in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Rainey and the late Joyce Brannon Dobbs.  In addition to her parents, Joy is preceded in death by her brother, Joey Rainey.

Joy was a 1984 graduate of Haralson...

Jan 13, 2024

Peggy Sue Howard LeMaster, age 63 of Roanoke, AL, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her residence.  Born in Douglasville on March 16, 1963, she was the daughter of  William Albert Tyson and Annie Jean Shelton Tyson.

In addition to her parents, Peggy  was preceded in death by her husband, Randall LeMaster, with whom she shared...

Jan 12, 2024

Clayton Lyle Ames, age 89 of Collinsville, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, in a local hospital.  He was born in El Paso, Texas, on July 12, 1934.  As a young man, Mr. Ames proudly served in the United States Army.

In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Ames will cremated.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel &...

Jan 9, 2024

Nellie Ruth Johnson Davis, age 77 of Aragon, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born on January 18, 1946, in Gadsden, AL, she was the daughter of the late Troy Thomas Johnson and the late Bernice Smith Nipper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Othal Teddy Davis, and by several siblings....

Jan 8, 2024

Doyle Lee Watson, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born and reared in Carrollton, he was the son of the late Thomas Edmond Watson, Sr. and the late Edith Abbott Watson. Doyle was a 1980 Carrollton High School graduate. He was a natural jokester who loved spending time with his...

Jan 8, 2024

Claude Wayne Cole, lovingly known as Wayne, age 80 passed away on January 8, 2024 at his home in Tallapoosa, GA. He was born on October 3, 1943, in Muscadine, AL. Wayne's vibrant personality was defined by his jovial nature and love for people. He was a natural jokester who cherished the company of others and always sought to ...

Jan 6, 2024

Linda Ann Key Patterson, age 74 of Tallapoosa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on April 13, 1949, in Tallapoosa, she was the daughter of the late William and Lola Wingo Key.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her brother Bobby Key.

Linda was reared in...

Jan 6, 2024

Tilton Eugene Anderson, age 60 of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Marietta, GA, on March 18, 1963, he was the son of the late Thelma Jean Rice and the late Richard Eugene Anderson.  Eugene was a painter by trade and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

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Jan 3, 2024

Rick Len Morgan, age 36, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  Born in Carrollton, GA, on October 9, 1987, he was the son of Denise Allen Hagan and the late Len Edward Morgan.  In addition to his father, Rick is preceded in death by a grandmother, Lena Morgan.

Rick is survived by his children, Bailey...

Jan 2, 2024

Cathy McElroy Keller, age 73 of Bremen, passed away of heart complications on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at a local hospital. Born in Bowdon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Chandler and the late Clyde McElroy.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Barney Keller, a brother, Clyde Wilburn McElroy,...

Jan 2, 2024

Randall Edward LeMaster, age 73 of Roanoke, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1950, to the late Samuel Edward LeMaster and the late Shirley Butts LeMaster. In addition to his parents, Randall was preceded in death by one brother Paul LeMaster.

Survivors include his wife Peggy LeMaster; daughter, Susan...

Jan 1, 2024

William Alan Thompson, age 44 of Carrollton, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024.  Born  in Marietta, GA, on February 19, 1979, he was the only son of Brenda McManama Thompson and the late William "Bill" Vernon Thompson.

Alan loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding on the four wheeler.  He will be dearly missed by...

Dec 30, 2023

Gordon Lee Hyatt, age 34 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023.  Born in Marietta, GA, on December 8, 1989, he was the son of the late Richard Gordon Hyatt and the late Glory Joan Cummings James.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Blake Hyatt.

Lee, a former machinist...

Dec 28, 2023

William Joseph Skidmore, affectionately known as Uncle Billy Joe, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Born in Haralson County on July 31, 1935, he was the son of the late Albert B. Skidmore, Sr. and the late Kate Bush Skidmore.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Darlene Turner Skidmore who passed away...

Dec 27, 2023

Matthew Edward Phillips, age 43 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1980 in Carrollton to Anthony Floyd Phillips and Paula Ann Morris Phillips.

Survivors include in addition to his parents his children, Myra Ann Phillips and Mason Phillips; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Brandi Phillips; nephews, Calvin Phillips,...

Dec 27, 2023

Miss Janey Kathleen McDaniel, 75, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  Jane was born in Fulton County on August 25, 1948.  She was the daughter of the late Dorsey McDaniel and the late Doris Cantrell Howell.

Born with a mental disability, Jane lived her life with a good-natured, childlike wonder and considered everyone...