Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Dennis Jon Stryker, age 66 of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Stamford, New York, on March 22, 1956, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sonny Stryker and the late Barbara DeWitt Stryker.  In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Stryker, Jr....

Jan 23, 2023

Lanny Jason Hobbs, age 48 of Bremen, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023.  He was born on May 1, 1974, in Carrollton, GA, to Linda McGuire Hobbs and the late Lanny Franklin Hobbs.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Christine Carroll Hobbs, Benjamin Franklin Hobbs, Lillie Doris Taylor McGuire, and Homer Walton...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Larry Vester Dean, age 75 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence.  Born in Alabama on November 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Lowell Dean and the late Iva Sanford Dean.

There are no services planned at this time.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of...

Jan 18, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Brooks, age 54 of Douglasville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on February 19, 1968, in Marietta, GA, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Ward Brooks and the late Ursula Mokros Brooks.  Jeffrey was a simple country man who loved working on cars, trucks, or anything with...

Jan 18, 2023

Barbara Sue Bishop McElwee, age 72 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Cedartown, GA, on November 27, 1950, to Helen Bishop and the late Dell Bishop.  In addition to her father, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Randy McElwee, and her sister, Janice Horn....

Jan 15, 2023

Angela Renee Falls, age 50 of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born in Austell, GA, on March 4, 1972, to father Steve Falls and her late mother, Eileen Becker Brawner.  Angela enjoyed art activities of drawing and coloring and loved angels and the fantasy of unicorns and butterflies.

She is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Gale Wade Bowling, age 72 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She was born in Haralson County on July 29, 1950, to the late James O'Neal Wade and the late Clara Faye Sanders Wade.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bowling, and a brother, Billy Wade.  Gale...

Jan 7, 2023

Jeanette Elaine Parks Campbell, age 72 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1950, in Smyrna, GA, to the late Andrew Thomas Parks and the late Marguerite Rose Harris Parks.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, David Gentry.  Jeanette was a homemaker who loved taking...

Jan 4, 2023

Charles Richard "Red" Spears, age 64 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 26, 1958, in Marietta, GA, to the late William "Andy" Anders and the late Ruby Annette Anders.  He was preceded in death by his spouse, Debra Sue Mulkey; his son JoJo Hall; his brother, Billy Anders; and...

Jan 3, 2023

Charles Edward Fishburne, age 85 of Waco, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Born in College Park, GA, on March 14, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles Carroll Fishburne and the late Katherine Boggs Fishburne.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Fishburne, a son, Johnny Fishburne; and...

Dec 31, 2022

Roger Terry Watson, age 61 of Villa Rica, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in a local hospital.  He was born in Cordele, GA, to the late Benny Lee Watson and the late Finnie Folk Ballard.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Carol Watson and Faye Green, and brothers Virgil Watson and Carl...

Dec 31, 2022

Margaret "Maggie" Anne Dunagin Fitch, age 71 of Wedowee, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in a local hospital.  Born on Mitchell Air Force Base in Hempstead, NY, on September 23, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Barto Lewis Dunagin and the late Magaret B. Reilly Dunagin.   Maggie obtained her Associates Degree in Applied Science and was...

Dec 27, 2022

Born September 25th, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph Daniel Tanner passed away Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.  The son of the late Joseph Monroe Tanner and Betty Tarbush Tanner, Danny lost his long-fought battle with illness and passed peacefully surrounded by his family.  He spent his prime days helping construct various buildings in the boom of growth in downtown Atlanta...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Roger Harry Knight, age 67 of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Tanner Medical Center Carrollton from a brief illness. He was born Tuesday, June 21, 1955, in Roanoke, AL, to R.L. Knight and the late Ann Taylor Knight. He is preceded in death by his mother, son Jamie Lee Knight, and sister, Jane Baker. He...

Dec 25, 2022

Brenda June Cash Rowell, age 73 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1949, in Bremen to the late Joe Brown Cash and the late Florence Golden Brown.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Rowell, her son, Donald Travis Pollard;...

Dec 25, 2022

Herbert Coyal Agan, age 85 of Bremen, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his residence.  Born on July 14, 1937, in Bremen, GA, he was one of four sons born to the late Troy Andrew Agan and the late Georgia Ilene Hamrick Agan.  In addition to his parents, Coyal is preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin...

Dec 13, 2022

William Avery Ritchie, age 63 of Rockmart, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born in Atlanta on October 19, 1959, to the late William Booth Ritchie and the late Margaret Avery Ritchie.  Billy was a truck driver most of his life.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Harrison Ritchie and Wendy Tomich; sister, Catherine...

Dec 12, 2022

Gloria Annette Perry Guise, age 58 of Bremen, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, in a local hospital.  Born in Kennesaw, GA, on May 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Lee Perry and Gloria Jean Davis Perry.  Annette was preceded in death by her brother, Craig Perry.  A soft rock music lover, Annette also enjoyed making jewelry, shopping,...

Dec 10, 2022

Brian Michael Gilbert, age 54 of Silver Creek, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  He was born in Rome, GA, on August 12, 1968, to the late James and Judith Lloyd Gilbert. Brian worked for many years in tool and die manufacturing where he currently was  a quality control inspector.  Two of his favorite pastimes were fishing...

Dec 4, 2022

Gary Kinsman Davis, age 75 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  He was born in Coeburn, VA, on December 22, 1946, to the late Charlie B. Davis and the late Lona Mae Hartsock Davis.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by three sisters,...