Obituaries

Linda Gail Brown

Linda Gail Brown

Jul 1, 2025

Linda Gail Brown, age 77, of Acworth, GA, formerly of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday evening, July 1, 2025.

Linda was born in Rockmart, GA, on September 22, 1947, daughter of the late Edward Brown and Willow-Dean Dempsey Brown. She had lived the greater part of her life in Polk County and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Linda had...

Beverly Darlene Ingram

Beverly Darlene Ingram

Jun 30, 2025

Mrs. Beverly Darlene Ingram, age 60, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, June 30, 2025

Beverly was born in Vero Beach, FL, on July 7, 1964, and had lived the greater part of her life in Polk County. She was a housewife and homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Beverly enjoyed cooking and spending time with family.

Beverly was preceded...

Donald Owen "Donnie" Grow, Jr.

Donald Owen "Donnie" Grow, Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Mr. Donald Owen “Donnie” Grow, Jr., age 56, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Friday morning, June 27, 2025, at his residence.

Donnie was born in Atlanta, GA, on May 13, 1969, son of Dorothy Sue Thomason Grow and the late Donald Owen Grow, Sr. He had lived the greater part of his life in Aragon, GA and was of the Baptist...

Ann Grogan Campbell

Ann Grogan Campbell

Jun 25, 2025

Ann Grogan Campbell, 83, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on June 25, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 119 East Franklin Street, Liberty, MO 64068. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m.

Graveside and interment services will occur on Monday, July 14,...

Inez Hulsey Spain

Inez Hulsey Spain

Jun 25, 2025

Mrs. Inez Hulsey Spain, age 88, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025.

Mrs. Spain was born in Rockmart on July 18, 1936, daughter of the late Clarence Hulsey and Gertrude Brooks Hulsey. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of the Rockmart Church of Christ. Mrs. Spain retired from Murata Manufacturing. She...

Grady R. Collum

Grady R. Collum

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Grady R. Collum, age 94, of Taylorsville, GA passed away Friday, June 20, 2025.

Mr. Collum was born on June 10, 1931, in Taylorsville, Georgia, a son of the late Lewis Grady “Bay” Collum and the late Carrie Blalock Collum. A lifelong resident of Bartow County, Grady grew up working on the family farm and developed a strong work ethic...

Kathy P. Aiken

Kathy P. Aiken

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Kathy P. Aiken, age 87, of Aragon, GA, passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Aiken was born on March 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Tom Pittman and Gladys Clinton Pittman. She lived her entire life in Aragon and was a devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Aiken retired from Goodyear Mill after...

James William Owens

James William Owens

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. James William Owens, age 88, of Aragon, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Owens was born on February 27, 1937, in Cedartown, Georgia, the son of the late George Isaac Owens and Cora Lee Graham Owens. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and spent many years working...

Elizabeth Marie Johnson

Elizabeth Marie Johnson

Jun 13, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Johnson, age 93, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, June 13, 2025.

Mrs. Johnson was born on July 3, 1931, in LaGrange, GA, a daughter of the late Roy and Gwen Johnson. She spent her early years in LaGrange, where she formed cherished childhood memories before relocating to Texas. It was there that she met the love of...

Kelly Dannette Jones

Kelly Dannette Jones

Jun 13, 2025

Kelly Dannette Jones, age 57, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025.

Kelly was born in Rome, GA, on April 29, 1968, daughter of the late Douglas Lamar Garrett and Patricia Hughes Garrett. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a cosmetologist and beautician. Kelly enjoyed crafts, especially quilting. She spent a lot of her...

Wayne Leon Taylor

Wayne Leon Taylor

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Wayne Leon Taylor, age 87, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025.

Mr. Taylor was born in Shannon, GA, on November 11, 1937, son of the late Leon Fay Taylor and Willie Everett Taylor. He had lived the greater part of his life in Aragon, GA, and was a member of the Euharlee Baptist Church. Mr. Taylor...

Martha Ann Conner

Martha Ann Conner

Jun 8, 2025

Mrs. Martha Ann Conner, age 69, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Saturday morning, June 7, 2025.

Martha was born in Dallas, GA, on March 5, 1956, daughter of the late Ray Locklear and Emma Louise Coker Locklear. She had lived all her life in Paulding County and was a housewife and homemaker. Martha enjoyed reading, working word puzzles, coloring and cleaning...

Betty Wilson Matthews

Betty Wilson Matthews

Jun 8, 2025

Betty Wilson Mathews, age 88, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 20 in Rockmart, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Tom and Rushie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Zack Mathews, and her nine siblings.

Betty enjoyed a fulfilling accounting...

Jerry Charles Smith

Jerry Charles Smith

Jun 8, 2025

Mr. Jerry Charles Smith, age 77, of Aragon, GA, passed away Sunday morning, June 8, 2025.

Jerry was born in Rockmart, GA, on July 25, 1947, son of the late Jack Smith and Armenia Brookshire Smith. He had lived all his life in Polk County and was a retired truck driver, having worked with J.L. Lester & Son Wholesale Grocers. Jerry...

Ryan Shea Smith

Ryan Shea Smith

Jun 5, 2025

Ryan Shea Smith, age 51, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Panama City, FL.

Ryan was born in Rome, GA, on October 16, 1973, son of Jim and Teresa Rayburn Smith. He had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Ryan was a registered nurse, working for...

Robert "Lamar" Walraven

Robert "Lamar" Walraven

Jun 4, 2025

Robert "Lamar" Walraven, 97, of Dublin, GA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and quiet strength.

Born in 1928, Lamar dedicated 40 years of his life to a rewarding career at General Electric. He was an avid golfer until 2010, relishing every swing on the green.

In a world that often speaks too quickly, Lamar chose to move through...

Harley Nyoka Jarrell

Harley Nyoka Jarrell

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Harley Nyoka Jarrell, age 56, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday evening, June 3, 2025, at her residence.

Harley was born in Dallas, GA, on February 10, 1969, and prior to becoming disabled, was a forklift driver for Hon Industries. She enjoyed trips to the lake and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Harley was preceded in death by her mother,...

Michael Lou Kinney

Michael Lou Kinney

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. Michael Lou Kinney, age 75, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at this residence.

Lou was born in Aragon, GA, on June 20, 1949, son of the late Charles Kinney, Sr. and Rebecca Kinney. He was a self-employed mechanic by trade who loved to tinker with things and also enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, Lou...

JoAnn Armitage

JoAnn Armitage

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. JoAnn Armitage, age 85, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away Monday morning, June 2, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Armitage was born in Newnan, GA, on May 24, 1940, daughter of the late Walter Hale and Ruby Bowles Hale. She had lived most of her life in Cave Spring and was a devout Christian. Following high school, Mrs. Armitage attended...

Michael Vaughn Robinson

Michael Vaughn Robinson

May 31, 2025

Mr. Michael Vaughn Robinson, age 72, of Rockmart, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his residence.

He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 12, 1952 a son of Arthur Lamar Robinson and Marion Wright Robinson.  Michael had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and attended Rockmart High School.  He was a proud veteran of the...