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Charles Allen English

Charles Allen English

Oct 4, 2026

Charles Allen English, age 76 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his home.  Born in Benton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Charles English and the late Naomi Chaney English.  In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brother, James "Tad" English.

Even though he was an Arkansas native, Charles...

Bobby Joe Edwards

Bobby Joe Edwards

Oct 7, 2026

Bobby Joe Edwards, age 69 of Temple, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Born on July 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Billie Ross Edwards, Sr. and the late Maggie Mae Tidwell. In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Marie Edwards; a brother, Billie Ross Edwards, Jr. and his...

JC Pruitt

JC Pruitt

Oct 4, 2026

JC Pruitt, age 86 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026.  Born in Ohattchee, Alabama, he was the son of the late Charlie Lee Pruitt and the late Rosele Morgan Pruitt.

JC grew up in rural Alabama working on the family farm with his family.  For many years, he worked with Pike Power Company helping bring electricity to...

Linda Diane Brown

Linda Diane Brown

Oct 2, 2026

Linda Diane Clayton Brown gained her heavenly wings on Friday, October 2, 2026.  Born in Bremen, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willis Lee Clayton and the late Marie Eileen Pritchard Clayton.

A 1966 graduate of Tallapoosa High School, Diane worked for many years in the administrative offices of Arrow Shirt Company and Darsey Manufacturing.  In her younger years,...

James "Gary" Ridling

James "Gary" Ridling

Sep 29, 2026

James Gary Ridling, age 68 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1958, to the late James Albert Ridling and the late Martha Jo Edwards Sanders. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Tom Cox.

A devoted Christian man, Gary was a faithful member of Ebenezer...

Catherine Diane Clayton

Catherine Diane Clayton

Sep 29, 2026

Catherine Diane Green Clayton, age 52 of Muscadine, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.  Born in Carrollton, Georgia, she was the daughter of Mary Nell Smith Green.  Diane is preceded in death by her husband, Randall Clayton.

Diane attended Haralson County High School.  She loved her family dearly and enjoyed taking care of others.  

Her survivors include her...

Claire Terrell Harris

Claire Terrell Harris

Sep 27, 2026

Claire Terrell Harris, age 79 of Bremen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 27, 2026.  Born in Hulett, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Otis Andrew Terrell and the late Annie Gore Terrell.  In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Louis Harris; her sisters, Flo Ellen Gold...

Nancy Grace Williams

Nancy Grace Williams

Sep 25, 2026

Nancy Grace Williams, age 87 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026.  Born in Rockmart, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Thetus Foster "Bill" Bowman and the late Mildred Lillian Nettles Bowman.  

An excellent seamstress, Nancy worked for many years at area manufacturing companies. She even enjoyed sewing after work and in her retirement years....

Kenneth N. Williams

Kenneth N. Williams

Sep 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Newt Williams of Tallapoosa.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Kenneth was born on September 13, 1934, in Tallapoosa, Georgia.  He graduated Tallapoosa High School in 1953.  He made a career at Lockheed-Martin in Marietta from 1954-1992.  Kenneth was an excellent farmer and...

Sandra J. Nelson

Sandra J. Nelson

Sep 18, 2026

Sandra J. Nelson, age 84 formerly of Clinton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026.  She was the daughter of the late Edwin Arthur Nelson and the late Frances Lillian Nelson.  In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her brother, Donald Nelson, and her sister, Phyllis Feirn.

Sandra was born in Wisconsin and lived there...

William Frankie Noles

William Frankie Noles

Sep 12, 2026

William Frankie Noles, age 53 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Newnan, Georgia, on November 30, 1972, he was the son of Mary Louise Smith and the late William Parker Noles.

Frankie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and kayaking, even though he sometimes got lost on the...

Howard Cleo Price

Howard Cleo Price

Sep 10, 2026

Howard Cleo Price, age 77 of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in a local hospital.  Born in Carrollton, Georgia, on December 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Gordon Lee Price and the late Margaret Price.  In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice Price, sister, Rosa...

Dora Walls Gable

Dora Walls Gable

Sep 10, 2026

Dora Corinne Walls Gable, age 84 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, in a local hospital.  Born in Bremen on April 19, 1942, she was the only child of the late Charles Wesley Walls and the late Vera Mozelle Davis Walls.  In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth...

Kelly Suzanne Pearson

Kelly Suzanne Pearson

Sep 8, 2026

Kelly Suzanne Pearson, age 40 of Carrollton, has gained her angel wings. Born on October 17, 1985, she was the daughter of Patricia Kelley and the late Ray Seymour Pearson.

Enjoying farm living, Kelly loved and took care of many animals. Her current faithful furry companion, Leo, the Pomeranian, always brought a smile to her face. Living in Cocoa Beach, Florida,...

Troy "Buddy" Franklin Fennell, Sr.

Troy "Buddy" Franklin Fennell, Sr.

Sep 8, 2026

Troy "Buddy" Franklin Fennell, Sr., age 70 of Cedartown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.  Born in Oneonta, Alabama, on April 26, 1956, he was the son of the late James A. Fennell, Sr. and the late Faye McFall Fennell.  In addition to his parents, Troy is preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Pennington.  

After high school,...

James Steven Verner

James Steven Verner

Sep 7, 2026

James Steven Verner, age 67 of Dallas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in a local hospital.  He was the son of the late George Verner and the late Sara Ruth Verner.  In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by a brother, Tom Verner, and his wife, Sherrie.

For over 40 years, Steve worked with the...

Lorene Bishop Heath

Lorene Bishop Heath

Sep 7, 2026

Lorene Bishop Heath, age 92 formerly of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2026.  Born in Haralson County on February 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Hezekiah Bishop and the late Mary Garner Bishop.  In addition to her parents, Lorene is preceded in death by her brothers, George, Thomas, Homer, Walter, Charles, Kenneth, and Horace Bishop...

Joanne Burnett

Joanne Burnett

Sep 3, 2026

Joanne S. Burnett, age 68 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026.  Born in Temple, Georgia, on April 10, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Preston Summerville and the late Eula Jenkins Summerville.  In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by 6 sisters and 6 brothers.

For many years, Joanne joyfully worked as...

Carol Ann Farmer

Carol Ann Farmer

Sep 2, 2026

Carol Ann Brown Farmer, age 61 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. Born on June 2, 1965, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Olin L. Brown and the late Linda D. Chesser Brown. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly "Nikki" Farmer; a sister, Melinda "Lynn"...

John Henry Lepard

John Henry Lepard

Sep 1, 2026

John Henry Lepard, age 86 of Waco, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.  Born in Haralson County, he was the son of the late Harvey L. Lepard and the late Lily M. Stephens Lepard.  In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his daughter, Starla Watts; his son, Scott Lepard; his granddaughter, Courtney...

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