Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Kenneth Howard Horton, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1941 to the late Lewis James Horton and the late Annie Jewell Crews Horton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Cole and one brother, Grover Horton.

Survivors include his daughters, Debra...

Dec 13, 2023

Shirley Jean Wright Owens, age 80 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her residence.  Born in Carroll County on August 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Maizel Skinner Wright.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary Dale Owens, a great grandchild, Gannan Ray, and...

Dec 7, 2023

Jerry Wayne Vess, age 72 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.  Born in Sheffield, Alabama, on October 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Richard and Georgia Vess.

Jerry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years and was awarded the following recognitions: Silver Star, Bronze...

Dec 5, 2023

Marilyn Lee Johnson Kinney, age 77 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5. 2023.  Born in Ranger, Texas, on March 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joy Lee "John" Johnson and the late Virginia Eudy Johnson.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James "Kenneth" Kinney, a granddaughter,...

Nov 28, 2023

Karen Gladden Cain, age 68 of Tallapoosa, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  Born in Bremen on December 26, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Lowell Clarence Gladden and the late Anne Allred Gladden.   In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Joan Gladden.

A 1972 graduate of...

Nov 26, 2023

Anthony David Kimball, age 61 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in Carrollton on November 15, 1962, he was the son of the late James Hubert "Tony" Kimball and Judy Keown Kimball.  In addition to his father, David was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dakota Mae Kimball, and by his brother, James Rodney Kimball.

Nov 24, 2023

Mae Irene Caldwell, age 69 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 24, 2023.  Born in Moonsocket, Rhode Island, on May 2, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Berube and the late Matilda Quinn Berube.  Mae was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

Mae was a caregiver at heart and had...

Nov 23, 2023

Phillip Charles McCarty, age 54 of Douglasville, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.  Born in Douglas County on January 1, 1969, he was the son of Wanda Carol McGuire McCarty and the late Carlton Davis McCarty.  In addition to his father, Phillip was preceded in death by his infant twin brothers and a sister.

Phillip was an...

Nov 21, 2023

Talmadge "Tab" Franklin Wills, age 90 of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1933, to the late William Amos Wills and the late Ethel Carruth Wills. Tab is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Williams Wills; his sisters, Joetta Smith, Vera Hunt, Kathleen McCarty, Janelle King, and Betty Shettlesworth; and...

Nov 14, 2023

Doris Mae Shelton Baxter, age 85 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1938 in Dahlonega to the late Hillard Watson Shelton and the late Blanche Calhoun Shelton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Talmadge Baxter; daughter, Regina Mae Baxter Weeks; sisters, Verna...

Nov 14, 2023

Peggy Findley Sikes, age 83 of Bowdon, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1940 in Collins, GA to the late James Lester Findley and the late Annie Beasley Findley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Marvin Findley, Thelma Findley Lynn, Lois Findley Lynn, ...

Nov 8, 2023

Wayne Stanley Golden, age 68 of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1954 to the late Harland Golden and the late Evelyn Leatherwood Golden. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Roger Joe Golden.

Survivors include his wife Regina Gantt Golden of Bremen;...

Nov 7, 2023

Andrea Whitton Bell, age 63 of Bremen, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  Born on February 13, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Tom Harold Whitton and the late Willie Avis Leatherwood Whitton.

Andrea was a graduate of Haralson County High School and a consummate caregiver who loved everyone.  She enjoyed taking care...

Nov 6, 2023

James Daniel "Danny" Hutcheson, age 64 of Buchanan, fought a good fight, but on Monday, November 6, 2023, his journey ended and he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Born in Rockmart, Georgia, on June 30, 1959, he was the only child of the late James "Jimmy" Hutcheson and the late Jo Ann Daniel Hutcheson. In addition...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert Earl Coleman, age 66 of Tallapoosa, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Kissimmee, Florida, on November 4, 1957, his parents were  the late Lessie Franklin Coleman and the late Kathryn Coleman.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Paula Coleman.

Robert proudly served in...

Nov 3, 2023

Charles Hadley Reeves, age 71 of Carrollton, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Bremen, Georgia, on March 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Grady Reeves and the late Evie Smith Reeves.  In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his son, Charles Christopher Reeves, and several brothers...

Oct 31, 2023

Frederick Allen Johnson, age 79 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1944 to the late Ira Albert Johnson and the late Charmie Lela Rymer Johnson.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Anthony Lamb of Carrollton; one son, Jimmy Johnson of Carrollton; one brother, Vick and Pat...

Oct 28, 2023

Carmie Blanche Richards Dobbs, age 99 of Felton, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born on March 19, 1924, in Buchanan, she was the daughter of the late Luther B. Richards and the late Mamie Payne Richards.  In addition to her parents, Carmie is preceded in death by her husband, Early Dobbs, to whom...

Oct 27, 2023

Jimmy Waddle, age 65 of Bowdon, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, in a local hospital.  Born in Cedartown on November 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Wilburn Waddle and the late Mary Ann Worthy Robinson.  In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by two brothers, William Ellis Waddle and Steven Brian Waddle....

Oct 26, 2023

Cloyce Lamar "C.L." Brown, age 87 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his residence.  Born on April 4, 1936, in Bristol, Florida, he was the son of the late Harold James Brown and the late Ellie Dee Strickland Parrish. In addition to his parents, C.L. is preceded in death by a son, Harold Brown,...