Obituaries

William Ray Hughes

William Ray Hughes

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. William Ray Hughes, age 82, of Taylorsville, GA, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Mr. Hughes was born in Rome, GA on December 7, 1938, a son of the late William Roy Hughes and the late Edna Busby Hughes. Ray had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart where he was a member of Second Baptist Church...

Dorothy (Dot) Hudgins

Dorothy (Dot) Hudgins

Dec 4, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Hudgins, age 86, of Aragon, GA passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 in a Rome medical center. A native of Floyd County, GA she was born on May 24, 1935 a daughter of the late V. S. Carr and the late Bessie Dempsey Carr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

William Gerald Mixon

William Gerald Mixon

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. William Gerald Mixon, age 80, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Mr. Mixon was born on May 24, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL to his parents: James Carol Mixon and Reba Pauline Hudson Mixon. William spent the greater part of his life in Polk County. Mr. Mixon was retired from Goodyear and was a faithful member...

Rachel Louise Lowe

Rachel Louise Lowe

Dec 1, 2021

Mrs. Rachel Louise Lowe, affectionately known as Ray Ray and Nana, age 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Mrs. Lowe was born in Fritchton, IN, on December 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Samuel Addison Downen and the late Hazel Mae Thorne Downen. Rachael enjoyed playing bingo, painting, and going to flea markets. In addition...

Hattie B.  Osborn

Hattie B. Osborn

Dec 1, 2021

Mrs. Hattie B. Osborn, age 92, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Hattie was born on February 26, 1929 in Forney, AL. to her parents: Doyle Wood and Fannie Roland Wood. Mrs. Osborn lived the greater part of her life in Powder Springs. She worked for Cobb County Schools for many years and was of Baptist...

Stephan Ray Binney

Stephan Ray Binney

Nov 26, 2021

Stephan Ray Binney, age 67, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on November 26, 2021. Mr. Binney was born on June 26, 1954 to his parents: Ray Binney and Phyllis Carmichael Binney. Stephan lived most of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada and enjoyed fishing and his mustang. He worked for Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Lake Mead Marina. Stephan was...

W. E. (Mac) Mccraney

W. E. (Mac) Mccraney

Nov 26, 2021

Mr. W.E. (Mac) McCraney, age 90, of Collins, MS and formerly of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Collins, MS. Graveside Services will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 am at Bethel Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville. A complete announcement will follow. Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of local...

Little Hudsyn Reid "Hud" Lewis

Little Hudsyn Reid "Hud" Lewis

Nov 24, 2021

Little Hudsyn Reid “Hud” Lewis, infant son of Joey and Haley Lewis, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Hud was born on November 11, 2021 and in his few days here on Earth, he was such a warrior and impacted many lives. Hud was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jill Coffman. Little Hud is survived by his parents, Joey...

Ann Swan

Ann Swan

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Ann Swan, age 74, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Mrs. Swan was born on March 31, 1947 in Rome, GA, to her parents: William Hicks and Mildred Shanks Hicks. Ann lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart, GA and worked as a homemaker, taking care of her family that she loved so...

Thomas "Tommy" Wesley Clower

Thomas "Tommy" Wesley Clower

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Wesley Clower, age 87, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Mr. Clower was born on May 26, 1934 to his parents: Douglas William Clower and Nannie Myrtice Coker Clower. Tommy was born in Hampton, GA, but has lived in Atlanta, Smyrna, Dallas, Rockmart and Cedartown since 2011. Mr. Clower had worked for Mead...

Ronald  Wayne  Ely

Ronald Wayne Ely

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Ronald Wayne Ely, age 76, of Rome, GA and formerly of Aragon, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Mr. Ely was born on December 17, 1944 in Bartow County, GA to his parents: Junior Walter “J.W.” Ely and Ethel Estelle Dover Ely. Ronald lived all his life in Aragon and had attended Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Ely...

Marguerite Hawkins

Marguerite Hawkins

Nov 19, 2021

Ms. Marguerite Hawkins, age 95, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born in Rockmart, GA on October 9, 1926 a daughter of the late Carey Hawkins and the late Gladys Robinson Hawkins. Ms. Hawkins was a 1948 graduate of Rockmart High School and later attended business college in Atlanta. She was a member of the...

Deidra  Ann Matthews Millwood

Deidra Ann Matthews Millwood

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Deidra Ann Matthews Millwood, age 58, of Rockmart, GA, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mrs. Millwood was born on November 29, 1962 in Wrens, GA, to her parents: Eddie Jack Matthews and Etta Faye Garrett Matthews. Deidra had lived in Rockmart since 2004 and prior to living in...

Judy Pitts

Judy Pitts

Nov 15, 2021

Mrs. Judy P. Pitts, age 71, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Mrs. Pitts was born on November 16, 1949 in Bremen, GA, to her parents: Rudolph Posey and Beatrice Posey. Judy was retired from Macs Bakery, where she had worked for many years and was of Baptist faith. Mrs. Pitts loved her family dearly and...

Moises  Reyes Rivas

Moises Reyes Rivas

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. Moises Reyes Rivas, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on November 14, 2021. Mr. Rivas was born on November 25, 1955 in Paso de Arena, Mexico to his parents: Refugio Rivas Molina and Felipa Reyes Duarte. In keeping with the families wishes, Mr. Rivas was cremated and no formal services are being planned at this time. Alvis Miller...

Joyce Yarbrough

Joyce Yarbrough

Nov 13, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Yarbrough, age 86, of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on October 26, 1935 in Cullman, AL to her parents, Homer Littlefield and Mattie Moore Littlefield. Mrs. Yarbrough spent her childhood years in East Point and had been a resident of Carrollton for...

Mary  Jane Channell  Jackson

Mary Jane Channell Jackson

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jane Channell Jackson, age 87, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Mrs. Jackson was born on June 9, 1934 in Rockmart, GA to her parents: Otis Jackson Channell and Rosie McCormick Channell. Mrs. Jackson was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Anyone who knew...

Karen D. Coffman Ballard

Karen D. Coffman Ballard

Nov 10, 2021

Mrs. Karen D. Coffman Ballard, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Mrs. Ballard was born on September 5, 1966 in Dallas, GA, to her parents: Joseph Mayo Coffman and Deane Fennell Coffman. Karen lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of County Line Baptist Church. Mrs. Ballard enjoyed going to concerts,...

Charles Lloyd Bennett

Charles Lloyd Bennett

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Charles Lloyd Bennett, age 83, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Mr. Bennett was born on March 10, 1938 in Cedartown, GA, to his parents: Carl Lloyd Bennett and Effie Mar Hammond Bennett. Charles spent the greater part of his life in Polk County and was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. In his...

Bryan Paul Smith

Bryan Paul Smith

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Bryan Paul Smith, age 52, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Mr. Smith was born on July 9, 1969 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Paul Smith and Rae White Smith. Bryan lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart and was a Rockmart High School Graduate. After graduating high school Bryan attended The...