Obituaries

Jul 2, 2015

Mrs. Lillian "Charlie" Mae Wood Robbins, age 52, of Buchanan (Draketown Community), passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015.  Mrs. Robbins was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 22, 1963.  She was the daughter of the late George F. Wood and the late Bonnie Thomas Wood.  Mrs. Robbins was employed at Draketown Superette.

Survivors include her husband,...

Jun 27, 2015

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Cain, age 67, of Ranger, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015.  Mr. Cain was born in Polk County, Georgia on July 21, 1947.  He was the son of the late Charles Cain and the late Margaret Miller Cain.  Mr. Cain was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include one son...

Jun 25, 2015

Mrs. Willie Lee Napier Watkins, age 79, of Bowdon passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015.  Mrs. Watkins was born in DeLand, Florida on August 8, 1935.  She was the daughter of the late John William Napier, III and the late Lottie Leonard Howard.  Mrs. Wakins was a retired school teacher.

Mrs. Watkins loved art and writing. ...

Jun 20, 2015

Ms. Carol McDonald, age 72, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 following an extended illness.

Ms. McDonald was born November 14, 1942 to her parents Ed and Sarah McDonald.  Ms McDonald is preceded in death by her father.  Ms. McDonald was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Cedartown.

Survivors include...

Jun 15, 2015

Mrs. Sandra Jean Potate Whorton, age 77, of Centre, Alabama passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.

No services are planned.  The remains will be cremated.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is in charge of the arrangements.

Jun 15, 2015

Mr. Phillip Mark Gillespie, age 50, of Buchanan passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2015.

Mr. Gillespie's remains have been sent to Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, WV where funeral services will be conducted.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is in charge of local arrangements.

Jun 14, 2015

Mr. William "Bill" Anthony Hetling, age 55, of Bremen passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015.  Mr. Hetling was born in Bremen, Georgia on May 29, 1960.  He was the son of the late Henry Ronald William Hetling and the late Judy Carolyn Williams Hetling.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Beason Hetling of Bremen; one son, Anthony...

Jun 13, 2015

Mr. Gary Wood, age 63, of Buchanan passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015.  Mr. Wood was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on July 2, 1951.  He was the son of the late A.C. Wood and Edna Pope Wood.  Mr. Wood was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from the International Union of Elevator Constructors...

Jun 13, 2015

Mr. Robert John Krieger, age 41, of Tallapoosa passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015.  Mr. Krieger was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 24, 1973.

Survivors include one daughter, Samantha Rowell of Buchanan; father, Robert P. Krieger of Milwaukee, WI; one sister, Christine Johnson of Buchanan; and a number of other relatives.

Private memorial...

Jun 10, 2015

Mr. James Augusta Knight, age 80, of Bremen passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.  Mr. Knight was born in Carroll County, Georgia on May 5, 1935.  He was the son of the late Luther C. Knight and the late Alma Lester Knight.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Cammon; and one brother,...

Jun 10, 2015

Mr. Gary Lee Boyd, Sr., age 68, of Bremen passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

In keeping with the wishes of the deceased, no services are planned and he will be cremated.

He is survived by his wife of forty six years along with three children and five grandchildren.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel...

Jun 9, 2015

Ms. Darlene Ann Hammontree Garner, age 57, of Villa Rica passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015.  Ms. Garner was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 1, 1958.  She was the daughter of the late Melvin Hammontree and the late Edna Grindell Hammontree.  Besides her parents, she was preceded death by one daughter, Regina London; and two brothers, Donald...

Jun 5, 2015

Mrs. Diane Marie Biddle Hunsburger, age 71, of Buchanan passed away Friday, June 5, 2015.  Mrs. Hunsburger was born in Buffalo, New York on August 29, 1943.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Annmarie Biddle.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Fredrick John Hunsburger; and two sons, Shane Hunsburger and Chris...

Jun 1, 2015

Mr. Chris "Bo" Edward Teater, age 63, of Fruithurst, Alabama passed away Monday, June 1, 2015.  Mr. Teater was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia on November 20, 1951.  He was the son of the late Jack Leroy Teater, Sr. and the late Louise Robinson Teater.  Mr. Teater was self-employed.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

May 28, 2015

Mr. Jeffrey Scott Bright, age 51, of Temple passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015. Mr. Bright was born in Huntsville, Alabama on October 27, 1963.  He was the son of the late Gene Bright and the late Charlotte Smith Bright.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Bright of Alabama; three sons, Scotty Price of Alabama, Timothy Bright...

May 25, 2015

Ms. Gloria Jean Norris Shields, age 51, of Buchanan passed away Monday, May 25, 2015.  Ms. Shields was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 28, 1963.  She was the daughter of the late Gene Norris, Sr. and Joyce Johnson Norris.

Survivors include her mother, Joyce Johnson Norris of Temple; special friend and companion, Donnie Garner of...

May 24, 2015

Master Sergeant Gerald "Ol' Hook" Joseph Boutin, (U.S. Army Retired), age 89, of Buchanan was called to join our heavenly Father. Ol' Hook passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, 24 May, 2015.  Ol' Hook was born in Waterville, Maine, on 12 May, 1926.  He was the son of the late Earnest and Isabelle...

May 23, 2015

Mr. Hilton Howell Thompson, age 57, of Whitesburg passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015.  Mr. Thompson was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 10, 1957.  He was the son of the late Hilton Howell Thompson, Sr. and Deloris Inez Hutchison Thompson.  Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the United States Army and was a journeyman sheet metal worker....

May 20, 2015

Mr. Benny Joe McLain, age 70, Buchanan passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015.  Mr. McLain was born in Santa Monica, California on September 25, 1944.  He was the son of the late Lonnie McLain and the late Hazel Moore McLain.  Mr. McLain was a retired truck driver and loved motorcycles.

Survivors include two daughters, Hazie Lytle...

May 17, 2015

Ms. Rebecca Carol Biggers McNeese, age 65, of Muscadine, Alabama passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015.  Ms. McNeese was born in Cleburne County, Alabama on May 6, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late Orland Biggers and the late Ruth Otilla Wiliams Biggers. Ms. Biggers was a retired Para-Pro Cleburne County High School.  Besides her parents, she...