Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. Thomas Kevin Powell, age 46 of Aragon, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Rockmart, GA, on February 24, 1975, to parents Janice Diane Shoemaker Adcock and the late William Melvin Powell. Kevin was a concrete worker.

Survivors include his mother, Janice Diane Adcock of Buchanan; his daughter, Chelsey...

Sep 23, 2021

Kenneth Scott Purdy, age 56 of Hiram, passed away on September 23, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1965 in Ohio to the late Gary Purdy and the late Margaret Nadine Sanders Purdy. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Purdy and one brother, Terry Purdy.

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Sep 22, 2021

Mr. James Edwin "Eddie" Perry, Jr., age 53 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully  Wednesday,  September 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Gadsden, AL, on August 10, 1968, to parents Miriam Benefield Perry and the late James Edwin Perry, Sr.  Eddie was a graduate of Berry College with a degree in Finance.  He also...

Sep 21, 2021

Teresa Ann Howard Williams, age 73 of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1948 to the late Raymond Jennings Howard and the late Lillie Mae Winkles Howard. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Raenell Hulsey and Linda Collier and one brother, William 'Billy"...

Sep 20, 2021

Richard P. Stephens, Jr., age 64 of Bremen, passed away on September 20, 2021. He was born on December 23, 1956 to the late Richard Paul Stephens, Sr. and the late Margaret Helena Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Bond Stephens of Bremen; son, Wendall Brandon Stephens of Bremen; two brothers, Micheal Glenn Stephens and David...

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Janet Lee Stapler Cheatwood, age 59 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in a local healthcare facility after a brief illness.  She was born in Carrollton, GA, on December 14, 1961, to Bertie Jiles Stapler and the late Johnny Stapler.  Janet attended Bremen High School and for more than 28 years was a bus driver...

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Christian Scott Bright, age 21 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Christian was born December 22, 1999, in Carrollton, the son of Johnnie Sue Bright..  He was a machine operator for Sugar Foods, Inc.  Christian was an avid fisherman and loved to draw and play video games.  His dog, Fang, was his faithful companion. Christian...

Sep 19, 2021

Shawn Ashely Houser, 49 of Wadley, AL., passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1972 in Indiana, PA to Fred Houser and Sandra Miller Houser.

Survivors include, besides his parents, three daughters, Jana Houser of Wadley, AL, Janey Houser of Auburndale, FL and Derian Houser of...

Sep 16, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Susan Tucker, age 54 of Tallapoosa, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1967 in Michigan to the late James Terrell and the late Dolores Jobin Terrell.

Survivors include her husband, Jeremy Tucker of Tallapoosa; faithful companion dog, Tinker Bell; brothers, Paul Terrell of Michigan and Keith Davis;...

Sep 15, 2021

Ms. Bonnie Jean Hammock Wingard, age 68 of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born in Cullman, AL, on November 30, 1952, to parents Lillian Blackmon Hammock Jiles and John William Hammock.  In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by a son, William Williams and a brother, Glen Hammock.  Bonnie attended Bremen...

Sep 12, 2021

Scott Kenneth Lankford, age 46 of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1975, in Nassawdox, VA, to June Annis Lankford and the late William Marvin Lankford.

Scott grew up in Virginia and lived for fishing, the eastern shore and BBQ's.  As much as he...

Sep 11, 2021

Mr. Richard Wilson Smith, age 70 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021.  He was born in West Point, GA, on June 12, 1951, to the late Sally Pike Smith and the late Herbert Hoover Smith.  In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his sister, Robin Smith, and a brother, David Smith.

Sep 6, 2021

John Mark Hanson, age70 of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on September 22, 1950, in Piedmont, AL to the late James Ollie Hanson, Sr. and the late Mary Jeanell Potts Hanson. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, James Hanson, Jr., Thomas Andrew Hanson and one great grandchild,...

Sep 6, 2021

Ms. Kimberly Lynn Carroll, age 55 of Bremen, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.  She was born April 19, 1966, in Villa Rica, GA, to the late Norma Eaves Carroll and the late W.C. Carroll.  In addition to her parents, Kim was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny Carroll.

She made the most important decision...

Sep 4, 2021

Crystal Delaine Hudgins, age 43 of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1978 in Carrollton to the late Timothy Bill Hudgins and Sandra Elaine Potts Foster. Besides her father she is preceded in death by her daughter Jasmine Lindsey Hudgins.

Survivors include her mother,...

Sep 4, 2021

Jasmine Lindsey Hudgins, age 22 of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1999 to the late Crystal Delaine Hudgins.

She is survived by her grandmother, Sandra Elaine Potts Foster; son, Timothy Noah Hudgins; brother, Darius LaTrell Hudgins of Hiram; sister, Kelsey Brianna All of Bowdon and several other...

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Clifton Eugene Parris, age 29 of Austell, GA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born on December 1, 1991, in Austell, to the late Ronda Gene Story Parris and the late Roy Eugene Parris.  Clif was a graduate of Lithia Springs High School, where he lettered in band.  He played the...

Aug 28, 2021

Ms. Patricia Norton Rice, age 65 of Bowdon, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born December 13, 1955, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Catherine Prestridge Norton and the late Martin Norton. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Nicole Jiles; a son, Joshua...

Aug 26, 2021

Warren Harold Grimshaw, age 62 of Mableton, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1959, in Atlanta to the late Chester Emlyn Grimshaw and the late Annice Posey Grimshaw. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by five brothers, Steve Grimshaw, David Grimshaw, Kenny Grimshaw, Richard Grimshaw and Mark...

Aug 25, 2021

Johnny Ray Skinner, age 67 of Ranburne, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was born on March 13, 1954 in Carrollton to the late George Henry Skinner and the late Wilma Jean Pullen Skinner. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Skinner.

Survivors include his...