Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Judy Ann Adams, age 68 of Temple, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, in a local hospital.  Born in Dallas, Georgia, on July 8, 1956, she was the daughter of the late T. J. Parson and the late Alcie Jo Parson.  In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Adams, her sisters, Sylvia...

Mar 7, 2025

Michael Joe Dobbs, age 60 of Tallapoosa, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Atlanta on January 7, 1965, he was the son of the late Joe Washington Dobbs and the late Minnie Ruth Horsely Dobbs.

A friendly guy, Michael never met a stranger and loved everybody.  Some of his...

Feb 26, 2025

Sandra Geneva Woodard McKee, age 60 of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1964 in Whitesburg to the late James Woodard and the late Minnie Gore Woodard. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters and brother-in-law, Janie Bentley and Brenda and Henry Earl and five...

Feb 21, 2025

Patricia  Smith Lovvorn of Tallapoosa passed from this world and into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family just as she desired.

Pat loved gospel music, traveling to the Amish country, and could often be found looking for local yard sales.  Earlier in her life she taught Sunday...

Feb 20, 2025

Rubye Beddington Traylor, age 68 of Douglasville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha Jane Stells Beddington.  In addition to her parents, Rubye is preceded in death by her husband, David Traylor; her daughter Rachel McClenton, her step-son, David...

Feb 20, 2025

Randy Lee Redding, age 63 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in a local hospital.  Born in Carrollton, Georgia, on March 5, 1961, he was the son of Ridley Redding and the late Bobbie Sue Bolden Worthy.  In addition to his mother, Randy is preceded in death by his daughter, Kendra Redding, and his sister, Kaye.

Feb 19, 2025

Bobby J. Wade, age 76 of Waco, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on January 14, 1949, in Buchanan, Georgia, he was the son of the late Eugene Wade and the late Clara Sanders Wade.  In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his son Jason Wade, his...

Feb 15, 2025

Roger Kahn of Atlanta passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Please join us, his family and friends, as we rejoice and honor the life of Roger Kahn.

His service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Christ Covenant Sandy Springs,...

Feb 13, 2025

Buford Roberson, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at his home in Buchanan, Georgia.  Born on August 12, 1945, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his journey through life was marked by his unwavering resilience, patriotism, strength, sense of humor and his love for Alabama football.

Buford proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 -...

Feb 7, 2025

Bradley Weston Holland, age 68 of Bremen, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, in a local hospital.  Born in Benton, Kentucky, on February 3, 1957, he was the son of the late Woodrow Holland and the late Lois Harris Holland.  In addition to his parents, Brad was preceded in death by sons, Jimmy Holland, Darryl Holland, Shane White, and...

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Lovvorn Payne, age 65 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Carrollton on March 4, 1959, he was the son of the late William Lawton Payne and the late Margaret Lovvorn Payne.

A 1977 graduate of Bremen High School, Tim played baseball at BHS.  He continued his love of...

Feb 6, 2025

Patricia Ann Swann Durham, age 64 of Temple, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.  Born in Rockmart, Georgia, she was the daughter of Charles Swann and the late Lillie Christopher Swann.

Survivors in addition to her father include her daughter, Annie (Jay) Kennedy Jones; her sons, Paul Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy, and Timothy Durham, her sisters, Brenda Keaton...

Feb 2, 2025

Chasity Dawn Cohran Parris, age 42 of Waco, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.  Born in Carrollton on November 15, 1982, she was the daughter of Shelby Swann Cohran and the late Timothy Cohran.

A country girl at heart, Chasity enjoyed spending time outdoors around the campfire.  Stargazing at night with her husband was one of her...

Feb 1, 2025

Carolyn White Richie of Bremen passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Delores White.  In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Richie; her step-son, Robert...

Jan 31, 2025

Larry "Rabbit" Mason, age 73 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home.  Born on September 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Luther Eugene Mason and the late Rosie Lee Burns Mason.  In addition to his parents, Rabbit was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Rowell Mason, who passed away on...

Jan 26, 2025

Rebecca Elaine Endicott, age 82 of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025.  Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Russell Truslow and the late Merrill June Truslow.  In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Adams.

A caring, compassionate...

Jan 26, 2025

Jerry Monroe Williams, age 62 of Felton, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a lengthy illness.  Born on August 10, 1962, he was the son of the late J.D. Williams and the late Thelma Surrett Williams.  In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Wayne Williams.

Jerry loved life.  He...

Jan 24, 2025

Tommie Lee Starkenberg, age 78 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born on August 28, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard Benjamin Starkenberg and the late June Rothrock Starkenberg.  In addition to his parents, Tommie is preceded in death by his son, Forrest Starkenberg.

Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Tommie...

Jan 23, 2025

Rebecca June Evans Strickland Cohran, age 89 of Temple, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  Born on December 12, 1935, in Trion, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Frank Richard Evans and the late Nellie Rose Brewster Evans.  In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Jan 23, 2025

Sarah Rebecca Borden, age 71 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025.  Born in Anniston, Alabama, on May 5, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Amos Borden and the late Emma Gilmer Borden.  In addition to her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her sisters, Sue Ervin and Hilda Borden.

A compassionate,...