Obituaries

Aug 24, 2021

Ms. Shannon "Hope" Hayes, AKA the best mom, wife, sister, daughter, and Gommer, age 25 of Ranburne, AL, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  She was born February 3, 1996.

Hope was a very caring, outgoing person, who never met a stranger. She loved everyone she met and made sure everyone she came in contact with...

Aug 23, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Mary Diane Moon, who passed away on August 23, 2021.  Diane is finally at rest in her Heavenly home.  She will be forever loved and forever remembered. No services will take place, as Diane requested, but we do appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.

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Aug 22, 2021

Mr. Tony Randall Owen, age 58 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, in a local hospital after a brief illness.  He was born in Bowdon, GA, on June 2, 1963, to parents Robert and Audrey Whaley Owen.  Tony was a truck driver for many years.  He was a great husband, father, son, and brother.  He loved...

Aug 22, 2021

Mr. James "Jim" Henry Brown, age 92, of Buchanan passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born on August 5, 1929, in Buchanan to the late Jewell Magdelene Brown and the late Henry Marvin Brown.  In addition to his parents, Jim is also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. James "Cowboy" Brooks, age79 of Wadley, AL, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence after a lengthy illness.  Mr. Brooks was born on September 13, 1942, in Randolph County, AL.  He proudly served in the US Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam.  He was retired as a watchman.

In accordance with his wishes,...

Aug 20, 2021

Mr. Guy Vernon Blanchard, III, age 52 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on July 6, 1969.  Guywire, as he was known in the industry, was employed as a Senior Field Engineer Rep with Coweta-Fayette EMC and had continued working...

Aug 19, 2021

Micah Shannon Hurston, age 46 of Bremen, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 19, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born December 22, 1974, in Carrollton, GA.  Shannon was an avid motorcyclist and loved being outdoors.  He also enjoyed tinkering with and fixing things.  He was a graduate of Calvary Christian School and was...

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Mary Nell Williams Almeida, age 90 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Almeida was born in Meridian, MS, on October 20, 1930, to the late Irene Atkins Williams and the late Luther Emmett Williams.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Aug 14, 2021

Almira Eugenia (Gene) Murphy, age 84, died peacefully in her home on August 14, 2021. She was born September 27, 1936, in Cedartown, GA. She graduated from Cedartown High School in 1954 and North Georgia College in 1958.

After living in many locations as an "Army Wife," Gene's family settled in Cedartown...

Aug 13, 2021

Ms. Tessa Elaine Galloway, age 42 of Roopville, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, in Carrollton, GA after a lengthy illness.  She was born in Catoosa County, GA, on February 1, 1979. Tessa worked for many years at Oakview Nursing Home in Summerville, GA, as a certified nursing assistant. She loved helping people and was so good hearted...

Aug 11, 2021

Violet "Vi" Hazel Southworth Cater, age 80 of Bowdon, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on February 23, 1941 in Michigan.

Survivors include her husband Larry Cater of Bowdon; daughter, Bambi Mills of Queen Creek, AZ; son and daughter-in-law, David and Deanna Southworth of Muscadine, AL; step-daughter, Sherry Smith of Temple; step-sons...

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Arthur Murroe Calhoun, age 89 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Calhoun was born March 30, 1932, in Bowdon, GA, to the late Edna Johnson Calhoun and the late Otis Murroe Calhoun. After high school, he joined US Air Force.  For many years, Mr. Calhoun owned...

Aug 3, 2021

Barbara Jean Simpson Summvervile, age 55 of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1965 in Bremen to the late Starling Junior Simpson and Betty Sue Cason Simpson.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Summerville of Bremen; son, Robert Summerville, III of Roanoke, AL; mother, Betty Sue Cason Simpson of...

Aug 2, 2021

Elvin Donaldo Talavera Zapata, age 54 of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was born on December 13, 1966 in Honduras to the late Maria Erlinda Zapata. Besides his mother he is preceded in death by one brother, Jeronimo Arias Zapata and one sister, Reina Zapata.

Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Talavera; two...

Aug 1, 2021

Mr. Tracy Randolph Vines, age 62, of Temple passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on Sunday, September 7, 1958 in Warren, Arkansas. Mr. Vines was the son of the late, Jack Vines and the late, Emma Jean (Bradford) Vines. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vines is preceded in death by his brothers, Mike...

Aug 1, 2021

Daniel Lee Swarts, age 71 of Bremen, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born in San Diego, California on February 18, 1950 to the late Sam Swarts and the late Barbara Goeb Swarts. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Swarts and Pete Swarts.

Daniel was a hardworking...

Jul 30, 2021

Mrs. Karla Mozley Anderson, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away suddenly Friday, July 30, 2021,  from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born on March 15, 1959, to the late Dorothy "Mama Dot" Mozley and  L.C. Mosley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene "Stubby" Anderson, and a...

Jul 28, 2021

Mrs. Lynette Taylor Clapp, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born in Danville, VA, on April 28, 1937, to the late Opal Lynsky Taylor and the late James William Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Clapp; and a brother, Gene...

Jul 24, 2021

Mrs. Sherrie Gail Ward Taylor, age 64 of Bremen, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born in Carrollton, GA, on December 6, 1956, to the late Angeline Bradley Ward and Jim Ward.  Sherrie loved her family, cooking and taking care of her dog.

Survivors include her children and their spouses,...

Jul 22, 2021

Evelyn Leatherwood Golden, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2021. She was born on March 26, 1930, in Buchanan to the late John Edward Leatherwood and the late Gladys Pettit Leatherwood. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harland Golden; three sisters, Joanna Houston, Rosalee Shaw and Willie Whitton and...