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Ronald T. Wasko

Ronald T. Wasko

Jul 1, 2023

Ronald T. Wasko of Temple passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathleen Wasko.

A kind and fun loving man, Ronald enjoyed taking care of his pets, his beloved dogs Lexi and Bonnie and his pet bird, Lorna.  He...

Shelba Jean Lee

Shelba Jean Lee

Jun 30, 2023

Shelba Jean Lee, age 80, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.  She was born in the Felton Community on November 16, 1942, the daughter of the late Sam Lee and the late Effiecile McWhorter Lee.  In addition to her parents, Shelba is preceded in death by her great grandson, David, and her sister and brother-in-law: Charlotte and Wayne Bartley...

Emeline Margaret (Delong)  Hildbold

Emeline Margaret (Delong) Hildbold

Jun 22, 2023

Emeline Margaret Hildbold, age 82 of Bowdon, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1940, in Detroit, MI,  to the late John Delong and Emeline Dwyer Delong. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two daughters, Emeline Margaret Oleyar and Linda Hildbold; one sister, Janet E. Slagle; and one...

Nancy Carol (Sanders)  Loudermilk

Nancy Carol (Sanders) Loudermilk

Jun 22, 2023

Nancy Carol Sanders Loudermilk, age 84 of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1939 to the late Lewis Grady Sanders and the late Pauline Brady Sanders. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one grandchild, Crystal Loudermilk and 5 sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Becky...

James "J.W." William Perry

James "J.W." William Perry

Jun 13, 2023

James William Perry, age 90 of Bremen, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on June 13, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Norfork, AR, to the late Leasel T. Perry and the late Goldie Hodge Perry. In addition to his parents, J.W. is preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Ellis.

Serving proudly in...

Sarah Jane (Herron)  Minnix

Sarah Jane (Herron) Minnix

Jun 12, 2023

Sarah Jane Herron Minnix, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1950, in Atlanta to the late James Robert Herron, Jr. and the late Mable Lillian Jones Herron.  Sarah retired from a career at Equifax in Atlanta, and then began a second career working for Polk County where she...

Krista Michelle Deese

Krista Michelle Deese

Jun 11, 2023

Krista Michelle Deese, age 38 of Temple, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on February 11, 1985, she was the daughter of Ronald Deese and the late Shirley Hobbs Deese.  Krista enjoyed being active and was fond of roller skating and fishing. The beach was one of her favorite places, and she was so...

Ronald Thomas Brown, Jr

Ronald Thomas Brown, Jr

Jun 9, 2023

Ronald Thomas "Tommy" Brown, Jr., age 58 of Cedartown, passed away peacefully Friday, Friday, June 9, 2023.  Born in Rockmart, he was the son of the late Ronald Thomas Brown, Sr, and the late Mary Elaine Forsyth Brown.  Tommy was a painter who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his children: Ally (Aryn) Watters and Thomas Noble...

Robin Lynn (Thompson)  Hayes

Robin Lynn (Thompson) Hayes

Jun 5, 2023

Ms. Robin Lynn Thompson Hayes of Bremen passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on September 7, 1961, in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Williams and the late Rosie Mae Thompson Williams.  In addition to her parents, Robin is preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Williams.

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Kenneth Harold Jones

Kenneth Harold Jones

Jun 1, 2023

Kenneth Harold Jones of Bremen, husband of Martha Lee McWhorter Jones, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Harpersville, AL, on June 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Lewis Henry Jones and the late Josie Devana Mason.  Having proudly served in the United States Navy,...

Richard Adams Scudder, Sr.

Richard Adams Scudder, Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

Richard A. Scudder, Sr., age 96 of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born on March 6, 1927, in Taylorsville, NC, he was the son of the late John Ralph Scudder and the late Fodell Adams Scudder. After school, he proudly served in the United States Navy serving during World War II.  Upon his discharge, Richard attended...

Margie Posey Jannelle Carroll

Margie Posey Jannelle Carroll

May 29, 2023

Margie Janelle Posey Carroll, age 59 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.  Born in Fulton County on June 28, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Roger Linton Posey and the late Margie Christine Shepard Posey.  In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Posey and two brothers, Linton Posey...

Gene Broadstreet

Gene Broadstreet

May 26, 2023

Francis Eugene "Gene" Broadstreet, II, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.  Born in South Bend, Indiana, on October 27, 1954, he was the son of Joretta Hook Broadstreet and the late Francis Eugene Broadstreet, Sr.  In addition to his father, Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Broadstreet and his step-daughter, Johnette.

A 1974 graduate...

Tommy Lanier Chatman

Tommy Lanier Chatman

May 22, 2023

Tommy Lanier Chatman, age 66 of Franklin, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Born on August 30, 1956, in Heard County, he was the son of the late Henry Lanier Chatman and the late Bernice Marie Buchanan Chatman.  In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his daughter...

Martha Ann (Crawford)  Carnes

Martha Ann (Crawford) Carnes

May 14, 2023

Martha Ann Crawford Carnes, age 69 of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1954 to the late Howard Crawford and the late Magdeline Carnes Crawford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by six sisters, Louise Wells, Brenda Stroup, Linda Stroup, Dorothy Brannon, Francis Martin and Brenda Joyce...

Richard M. Wilson

Richard M. Wilson

May 10, 2023

Richard M. Wilson passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1930, to the late Rebekah Lackland Westbrook in Decatur, Georgia.  His birthday being on Veteran's Day held special meaning to him as he served his country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corps.  He served during the Korean War and was...

Edward Boyce

Edward Boyce

May 7, 2023

Edward Boyce, age 83 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on September 17, 1939, he was the son of the late Roy Boyce and the late Lona Harden "Biggie" Boyce.  In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his grandson, Ben Garner, his great-granddaughter, Ralyx Price, and two...

Christopher Reese Rowan

Christopher Reese Rowan

May 6, 2023

Christopher Reese Rowan, age 21 of  Tallapoosa, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  Born in Villa Rica, Georgia, on July 13, 2001, he was the son of Nellie Shaw and the late Phynice Rowan.  Christopher worked in the lumber mill and in his leisure time enjoyed fishing and playing video...

Robert Wayne Coffey

Robert Wayne Coffey

May 4, 2023

Robert Wayne Coffey, age 82 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9, 1940, he was the son of the late George Coffey and the late Ethel Wheeler Coffey.  In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Coffey, Joe Coffey, and Gary...

Stanley Roy Cross, Ii

Stanley Roy Cross, Ii

May 4, 2023

Stanley Roy Cross, age 43 of Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1979, to Mary Ann Watson Cross and Stanley Roy Cross, Sr.  Stanley was a genuine man who was a hard worker and dearly loved his family.  An avid sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and baseball.  He was also committed...

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