Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Elizabeth Estell Bradley Duke of Cedartown passed away suddenly just weeks before her 91st birthday.  Born in Haralson County, she was the daughter of James Hoyt Bradley and Frances Bradley.  In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, JD Duke and all her brothers and sisters.

Elizabeth grew up working on...

Oct 1, 2025

Omie Lee Smith Parker, age 83 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  Born in Gainesville, Georgia, on June 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Smith and the late Ruth Lee Bell Millord Smith.  In addition to her parents, Omie is preceded in death by a son, Timmy Tanner, and her brother,...

Sep 30, 2025

Irma Lee Shonkwiler, age 84 of Temple, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025.  Born in Boulder, Colorado, on January 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Duran and the late Emma Zamora Duran.  In addition to her parents, Irma is preceded in death by her daughter, Jamie Leshay Shonkwiler, her sisters, Martha, Josie and Emma,...

Sep 28, 2025

David Lamar Elsberry, age 76 of Oxford, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Born in Yorkville, Georgia, on October 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Ivey H. Elsberry and the late Myrtle Brady Elsberry.

David had a remarkable career of owning a family trucking company that has spanned over 40 years. ...

Sep 28, 2025

Kinshukkumar Raval, age 65 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025.  Born in Ammedabad, India, he was the son of the late Rameshchandra Raval and the late Kumudben Raval.

Ken had recently retired after having owned several businesses in Bremen.  He could always be found smiling and making others around him happy.  He...

Sep 26, 2025

Deirdre Anne Waller Harper, age 60 of Carrollton, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.  Born in Carrollton on January 18, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Edgar Waller and the late Barbara Huey Waller.

Dierdre was affectionately known by her family and friends as "DeeDee."  She enjoyed reading and attending the drag races...

Sep 25, 2025

Freda Lynn Hayes Staples, age 64 of Muscadine, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025.  Born in East Point on February 9, 1961, she was daughter of the late Roy Hayes and the late Linda Simpkins Hayes.

Freda worked for several years as a school bus driver and then later at Wal-Mart until her health declined. ...

Sep 25, 2025

Tiffony Dawn Campbell, age 43 of Bremen, passed away September 25, 2025.  Born in Carrollton, Georgia, on December 31, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Linda Faye Carroll and Charles Campbell.  In addition to her mother, Tiffony is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Campbell.

Survivors include her long-time companion, Daniel Britt; her...

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia Alene Smith, age 68 of Waco, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1956, to the late Thomas Watson Swanson and the late Sylvia Ezzell Ray. In addition to her parents, Pat is preceded in death by her brother, Mark Swanson.

Patricia had a big heart and was a...

Sep 23, 2025

Damien Andrew Knipl, age 39 of Douglasville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Villa Rica, Georgia, on February 28, 1986, he was the son of Dana Andrew Knipl and the late Mary Kathy Cox Knipl.

Damien worked for several years with Plateau Excavation in the mechanic shop. ...

Sep 16, 2025

Wilma Jean Robinson Sanders, age 85 of Tallapoosa, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  Born in Bremen on September 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Henry Oliver Robinson and the late Carrie Elizabeth "Bessie" Bell Robinson.  In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jimmy...

Sep 11, 2025

Garvis Lamar Harper, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence.  Born in Carroll County on August 23, 1946, he was the son of the late John Harper and Ovie Stone.  Garvis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bessie Mae Harper, his sister, Nell Summerville, and his brothers Casey Harper and Mack...

Aug 31, 2025

Edna Mae Perryman Williford, age 72 of Bremen, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a local hospital.  Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 12, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Edward Perryman and the late Eva Lee Neal Brown.  In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene "Richie"...

Aug 29, 2025

Manolo Hernandez Dominguez, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in a local hospital.  Born on November 13, 1961 in Cerrocolorado, Mexico, he was the son of the late Isidro Hernandez Garcia and the late Irma Dominguez Pina.  Manolo is also preceded in death by a son Elius Hernandez Romero and a sister Blanca Hernandez...

Aug 29, 2025

Kathy Delores Davis Cash, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Bremen, Georgia, on August 14, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Nell Worthy Davis Swann and the late Avery Clyde "Jim" Davis.  In addition to her parents, Kathy is...

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Peter "Pete" Compitello, age 63, of Douglasville passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on December 11, 1961. Mr. Compitello is preceded in death by his father, Rocco Compitello.

Pete's life was marked by dedication, integrity, and a deep commitment to both his family and his work.

Aug 28, 2025

Billy James Vines, age 82 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born on June 14, 1943, in Ball Ground, Georgia, he was the son of the late Jessie M. Vines and the late Estelle Beatenbough Vines. In addition to his parents Billy is preceded in death by his wife, Sherbert Nails Vines, his daughter, Deborah...

Aug 27, 2025

Randal Mark Schaffer, age 73 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home.  Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on July 31, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles Schaffer and the late Joan Marie Bacon.  In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Schwartz, Todd...

Aug 26, 2025

Audrey Ann Burton Rowell, age 67 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in a local hospital surrounded by her family.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 7, 1958, she was the daughter of Irene Causey Burton and the late Richard Burton.  In addition to her father, Audrey is preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 26, 2025

Troy Lee Stapler, age 82 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Jack Stapler and the late Willie Belle Butler Stapler.  In addition to his parents, Troy is preceded in death by daughters,...