Andrea Dawn Higgins
Jan 21, 2026
Andrea Dawn Higgins, formerly of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 22, 1960, in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Carolyn "Big Mama" Adams Cash. Andrea is reunited in spirit with her cherished mother, "Big Mama", her sister, Sherry Howard, and her precious granddaughter, Madison Ploof.
Andrea was a...
Corbin Lance Fain
Jan 20, 2026
Corbin Lance Fain, July 13, 1994 to January 20, 2026
In complete Corbin fashion, he quietly slipped out of this world into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was 31 years old.
Corbin will be remembered for his gentle spirit, kindness and his love for cutting up and having fun. A celebration of his life will be held on...
Harold Eugene Witcher
Jan 17, 2026
Harold Eugene Witcher, age 68 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Bremen, Georgia, on October 29, 1957, he was the son of the late James Frank Witcher and the late Anna Irene Williams Witcher.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Casey & Jennifer Witcher of Whitesburg; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy & Nick Reid...
Jimmy Elmer West, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
Mr. Jimmy Elmer West, Jr., age 60, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on April 10, 1965, in Miami Beach, Florida, he was the cherished son of the late Jimmy Elmer West, Sr. and the late Margaret (Enyart) West. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Howard West.
A proud patriot, Mr. West honorably...
Rose Deese Kiser
Jan 16, 2026
Rose Ellen Kiser, a cherished Southern lady, departed this life peacefully on January 16, 2026. Born on August 6, 1935, in Haralson County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Deese and the late Effie McAdams Deese. In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Forrest Kiser; her sisters, Avis...
Christy Meherg
Jan 14, 2026
Christy Annette Roddy Meherg, age 56 of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born in East Point, Georgia, on August 23, 1969, she was the daughter of Nancy Arnold Roddy and the late Don Roddy. Christy was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter.
A strong woman, Christy loved her family fiercely and enjoyed taking care of them...
Lisa Mason Cox
Jan 14, 2026
Lisa Elaine Mason Cox, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on October 19, 1967, she was the only daughter of the late Luther and Rosie Lee Burns Mason. In addition to her parents, Lisa is preceded in death by her son, Alex Cade Cox; her brother, Larry...
Robert "Bobby" Addison
Jan 14, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Addison, age 82 of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in a local nursing facility. Born in Felton, Georgia, on August 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Benjamin David Addison and the late Irene Murphy Addison. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Addison, and his brothers,...
Brittany Michelle Dutton
Jan 12, 2026
Brittany Michelle Elder Dutton, age 36 of Carrollton, passed away tragically on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 25,1989, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wayne Chosewood and the late Virginia Lynn Herrin Elder. In addition to her parents, Brittany is preceded in death by her brothers, Timmy Allen and Andy Elder.
A stay at...
Cindy Willis West
Jan 8, 2026
Cindy Diane Willis West of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, after an extended illness. Born in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Diane Wright Willis of Rockmart and the late Gerald Willis of Buchanan. In addition to her parents, Cindy is also preceded in death by her brother, David Willis.
She is survived by...
Ralph Bass
Jan 5, 2026
Ralph Bass, age 84 of Carrollton, a devoted family man and respected electrician, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. Born on March 29, 1941, he was the son of the late William Marvin Bass and the late Christine Huckeba Bass. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Bass.
Ralph was immersed in...
Donald Edward Fincher
Jan 2, 2026
Donald Edward Fincher, age 73 of Tallapoosa, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Lloyd Nathaniel Fincher and the late Cordi Mae Morris Fincher. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lynn Fincher; his son, Johnny Fincher; his sister,...
Michael Paul Ferrell
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Paul Ferrell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Buchanan, Georgia, at the age of 61. Born on February 6, 1964, in Douglasville, Georgia, he was the son of Henry Grady Ferrell and the late Rebecca Dianne Sorrels Ferrell. In addition to his mother, Mike is preceded in death by a...
Jimmy Kenneth Summerville
Jan 1, 2026
Jimmy Kenneth Summerville, age 86 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born in Haralson County, Georgia, on July 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Chalmus Summerville and the late Mary Frankie Weaver Crawford. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his daughter, Shelley Summerville Watts; his sister,...
Dynna Sexton Wilson
Dec 30, 2025
Dynna Jo Sexton Wilson, age 69 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on July 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Ladelle Sexton and the late John T. Sexton. In addition to her parents, Dynna was preceded in death by her husband, Robbie Wilson.
Dynna had a loving and caring...
John Gray
Dec 29, 2025
John Alonzo Gray, age 75 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Monday, December 29, 2025. Born in Hahira, Georgia, on March 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Alonzo Gray and the late Betty Obery Gray. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sutton Gray and his siblings, Gracie, Sue, and Wayne.
John...
Bobby Dwain Buttram
Dec 28, 2025
Mr. Bobby Dwain Buttram, age 86 of Cedartown, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his residence. Born in Polk County on June 25, 1939, he was the son of the late John Lewis Buttram and the late Ruby Easterwood Wheeler. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his children Johnny and Darlene.
For many years,...
Jennifer Renee Miller
Dec 26, 2025
Jennifer Renee Brooks Miller, age 60 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bremen on May 9, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Willard Brooks and the late Edna Littlefield Brooks. In addition to her parents, Jennifer is preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Chandler; her brother,...
Johanna "Joanie" Bates
Dec 25, 2025
Johanna Maria Ogg Bates, age 79 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Sofia Ogg. In addition to her parents, Joanie is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Tom Bates, and her brothers, Bradley and Rick Ogg.
A graduate of Trotwood Madison...
Joyce Sharon Long
Dec 20, 2025
Joyce Sharon Dennis Long, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Compton, Illinois, on February 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Berthal Austin Dennis and the late Lucille M Kehm Dennis. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, James Long; a daughter, Cynthia Schinzer;...
