Obituaries

Oct 3, 2022

Mark O'Neal Leathers, age 60 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1962, in Carrollton to the late Billy O'Neal Leathers and Dorothy Ann Eastling Leathers.  Mark enjoyed working on the farm, fishing, and driving the John Deere tractor.  He loved his family dearly.

He is survived by his...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary June Morris, age 86 of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Cedartown to the late James Marion Shaw and the late Mary Elizabeth Mann Shaw. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband J.C. Morris; sister, Lizzie Faye Bishop; brothers, James Marion Shaw, Jr., Horace...

Sep 29, 2022

Belinda Cook Buchanan, age 69 of Ranburne, Al, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. She was born on December 10, 1952, to the late Noel Cook and the late Edris J. Lee Cook. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Kandy Hulsey Cason and brothers, Noel "Eddie" Cook, Jr. and Mark Anthony...

Sep 26, 2022

Shelly Leigh Summerville Watts, age 51 of Bremen, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on November 30, 1970 to Jimmy Kenneth Summerville and Sarah Ann Boyce Summerville.

Survivors include two daughters, Jordyn Watts of Hiram and Lacey Watts of Bremen; parents, Jimmy Kenneth and Sarah Ann Boyce Summerville of Bremen; sister and brother-in-law,...

Sep 22, 2022

Timothy "Tim" Lee Staples, age 63 of the Lowell Community, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Carrollton on January 22, 1959, he was the son of the late Larry Steed Staples and the late Faye Eidson Staples.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Martha Faye Staples,...

Sep 14, 2022

William Bernard Hankinson, III, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born on October 19, 1951 in Millen, GA to the late William Bernard Hankinson, II and Edna Juanita Crews Hankinson.

Survivors include his mother, Juanita Gillison; one daughter, Rhea Hankinson; son, Rede Hankinson; brothers, Kenneth Hankinson, Johnny Hankinson and Micky...

Sep 13, 2022

Douglas Leon Smith, age 66 of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1956 to the late Howard Marvin Smith and the late Ollie Jean Tilley Smith. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Wayne Smith, Randall Smith, Roger Smith and Lamar Smith and one sister, Janie...

Sep 13, 2022

Nina Jean Mann Chaffin, age 87 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1935 in Tallapoosa to the late Will Mann and the late Naomi Phillis Mann. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Royce Chaffin; nephew, Bill Mann; and niece, Melanie Bagby.

Nina Jean...

Sep 11, 2022

Edwin Dale McWhorter, age 36 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born on June 1, 1986 to the late James Edwin McWhorter and the late Mattie Sue Morris McWhorter.

Survivors include his sons, Logan McWhorter and Hunter McWhorter; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn Joyce and Jamey Henslee; brothers, Michael Paul Morris and Jamie...

Sep 10, 2022

David Ray Cheeks, age 55 of Bremen,  beloved son of Barbara Agan and Douglas Cheeks, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, in a local hospital.  David was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Ray Cheeks, his only son, Jacob Cheeks, his step-father, Curlis Agan, and his baby brother, Todd.  His Harley was one of David's  passions, and he...

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Robinson, age 91 of Fruithurst, AL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Born in Essex, England, on March 12, 1931, she was the daughter of  the late Marjorie Wilsher Kittle and the late William James Kittle.  She grew up and lived her early years in England where she was a hair dresser. Margaret ...

Sep 6, 2022

Karen Melissa Connell Mewborn, age 50 of Douglasville, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Born in Cobb County on June 6, 1972, she was the daughter of Mary Lucille Stradley Connell-Overcash and the late Raymond Crawford Connell.  In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a sister, Wendy Millwood. Karen worked as a sales associate for...

Aug 31, 2022

Janice Grace Howard McWhorter, age 79 of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was born in Polk County on November 22, 1942, to the late Hubert Howard and the late Cordelia Carter Howard. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands Jimmy Morris and Owen Kenneth McWhorter and beloved dog, Sam. Janice was...

Aug 25, 2022

Martenla Dees West, age 59 of Rockmart, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at a local hospital. She was born on March 8, 1963, to the late James Wilburn Dees and the late Martha Jane Frey Dees.  Martenla was a member of the 1981 graduating class of Haralson County High School.

Martenla had a big...

Aug 21, 2022

Elijah "Eli" Beau Thompson, age 31 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.  He was born in Carrollton, GA, on November 12, 1990, to Cindy Shirley Wills and the late Jerry Thompson.  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents: Margie Shirley, Roger Shirley, Agnes Thompson and Jack Thompson.

Eli...

Aug 20, 2022

James Dewayne Evans, age 76 of Temple, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence.  He was born in Cobb County, GA, on April 26, 1946, to the late David Alonzo Evans and the late Mary Pauline Cantrell Evans.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo Hoak and Shirley...

Aug 20, 2022

Mary Alice Evans Cain, 90, went home to be with her Lord on August 20, 2022. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Carrollton, Georgia, to the late William L. Evans and the late Ruby Brock Evans. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, J. F. "Jude" Cain; her brother Carlton...

Aug 18, 2022

Thomasene DuBose Brannon, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1948, to the late Charles Wesley DuBose, Jr. and the late Mary Alice Davidson DuBose. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Thomas Brannon and step-son, Chris Brannon.  Thomasene retired from the...

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Roger Joe Golden, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, in an Atlanta hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Villa Rica, GA, on March 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Harland Golden and the late Evelyn Leatherwood Golden.  Roger recently retired after more than 20 years from the Cobb County...

Aug 7, 2022

Mr. James Olin McGukin, age 96 of Bremen, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 7, 2022, after a brief illness.  Born in Carroll County on July 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Arthur McGukin and the late Gladys Drew McGukin.  In addition to his parents, Olin is preceded in death by his wife, Lou McGukin, his...