Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

Mrs. Lucy Virginia Queen Smith of Bremen passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, in a local hospital.  She was born September 4, 1955, in Mableton, GA, to the late Virginia Worley and John Queen.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, William "Buster" Smith of Bremen; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Stan Clark of Bremen, ...

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. Michael Raymond Youngblood, age 33 of Carrollton, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was born July 27, 1987, in Austell, GA, to Cindy Michelle Vines and Michael Carl Youngblood.  Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carol Vines and his paternal grandfather, Carl Youngblood.  Until he injured his back, Michael has been a proud...

Apr 16, 2021

Mrs. Alona Lee Blankenship Shepperd of Buchanan passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, in a local healthcare facility.  She was born September 30, 1946, in Roanoke, VA , to the late Lorenzo and Margie Smith Blankenship.  In addition to her parents, Alona is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Shepperd and a son, Gary Wayne Shepperd

Apr 14, 2021

Mr. Roger Don "Donny" Wix, age 63 of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his mountain home in Tennessee.  He was born August 3, 1957, in Dallas, GA, to the late James and Mildred Miller Wix.

Donny was a 35 year veteran of the Paulding County Sheriff's office, rising through the ranks and retiring...

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Ann Clack Semmendinger, age 61 of Bremen, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at a local hospital.  She was born in Columbus, GA, on May 28, 1959, to J.C. Clack and the late Helen Tice Clack.  Sherry retired from the banking industry as an administrative assistant.  She enjoyed helping others and organizing family outings. ...

Apr 8, 2021

Teresa Annette Brock of Dallas passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  She was born on February 5, 1960, in South Carolina, to the late Fannie Mae Tripp Brock and Willard Lee Brock.  in addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Nettie Mae Ballew. Teresa worked as a dental assistant before retiring. ...

Apr 6, 2021

Donald Lloyd Oswalt, age 67 of Felton, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1953, in Anniston, AL to the late Foster Oswalt and the late Ruth Caldwell Oswalt. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia Vines Oswalt and one brother, Ben...

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Rick Alan Robbins, age 62 of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in a local hospital.  He was born April 11, 1958, in Vincennes, IN, to the late Charlotte and Charles Robbins.  In addition to his parents, Rick is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian "Charlie" Robbins and his brother, Scott Michael Robbins.

Apr 2, 2021

Dennis Lamar Raines, age 33 of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1988 to Thomas Melvin Landers and Linda Newborn.

Survivors include besides his parents; two sisters, Mary Raines of Aragon and Carmen Raines (Matt Echols) of Rockmart; three brothers, Melvin Raines of Rockmart,...

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. Jamie Carlton Waldron, age 45 of Temple, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021.in a local hospital.  He was born in Carrollton, GA, on July 23, 1975, to the late  Linda Lewis Waldron and Tommy Carlton.  In addition to his parents, Jamie is preceded in death by his brother Tommy Scott Waldron; his sister, Leslie Deanne Lewis; an...

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. David Lee Lawson, age 62 of Stone Mountain, formerly of Buchanan, passed away, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in a health care facility.  He was born in Atlanta on December 18, 1958, to the late Ethelene Mullinax Lawson and Hoyt H. Lawson.  In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by a brother, Steve H. Lawson....

Mar 28, 2021

Mr. Paul Henry Cashman, age 80 of Riverdale, GA, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on August 8, 1940, in Martinsburg, WV, to the late Bertha and Jerry Cashman.  Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force serving from August 1958 to August 1962.  He fought bravely during the Viet Nam conflict....

Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Pansy Gail Carroll Shead, age 70 of Draketown, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born August 5, 1950, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Evelyn Cole Carroll and Roy Carroll.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Brad Shead and a brother...

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Edward C. Williams, age 59 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2021.  He was born February 27, 1961, in Salinas, CA, to the late Alice Turner and Frank Williams.

Mr. Williams is survived by his partner of 30 years, Helen Wade; children, Brittney Hembree and Kevin Williams;...

Mar 20, 2021

Laura Davies, 43, died unexpectedly on March 20, 2021 at her home in Winston, Georgia after battling chronic health issues her entire adulthood.  Laura was born February 3, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Jon Marvin Davies and Nadine (Clay) Davies.  She was a true Southern lady and enjoyed her childhood growing up in Texas and Georgia....

Mar 19, 2021

Ms. Trella English Dickerson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021.  She was born on September 18, 1936,  in Williamson, GA, to the late Kermit English and Oberia White English.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Derek Michael Dickerson.  Ms. Dickerson worked for many years at a legal...

Mar 19, 2021

What a lady! Rosa (Rosie) Mae Price Parmentier was born June 8, 1938, to two beautiful itinerant farmers, Gordon and Margaret Keaton Price. There was little money, but abundance of love.

Rosa is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert (Pat) Parmentier, her oldest brother and his wife Walter and...

Mar 18, 2021

Mr. Wiley Jack "Doc" Hanson, age 76 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 18, 2021,  surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 24, 1944 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Ivy Jack Hanson and Mary Raines Hanson.

Doc was a machinist by trade but also loved woodworking.  He earned...

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Fred Cleveland Smith, age 84 of Waco, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Alabama on December 19, 1936.  Fred was a chicken farmer who loved to work with his hands.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Smith; his son, David Smith, Sr.; and a granddaughter, Toshia Smith....

Mar 13, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Sue Dial Roberson, age 79, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, in a local health care facility.  She was born in Villa Rica, GA, on February 9, 1942 to parents Earl and Annie Grace Powell Dial.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Roberson, a daughter, Anita Gail Smith,...