Donnie Dublin Harper, age 67 of Rockmart, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.  Born on April 15, 1957, in Villa Rica, Georgia, he was the son of Fred Harper and the late Annette Simpson Harper. In addition to his mother, Donnie is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sue Harrell Harper, his sons, Ian Harper and Joey Lane, his grandparents, Othel and Willene Simpson,  his brother, Freddie Dale Harper, and great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Howard, Wesson Lane and Hayden Lane. Growing up...

Delores Ann Webb Payne, age 59 of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Born in Carrollton, GA, on October 28, 1964, she was the daughter of Barbara Jean Irwin McLeroy and the late Johnny Webb. In addition to her father, Dee was preceded in death by her sisters, Dawn Kersey and Kim Zenko. A 1982 graduate of Haralson County High School, Dee worked for 17 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office.  She loved watching...

Tracie Ann McCollum, age 56 of Bremen, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on April 8, 1968 in Carrollton, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Ed McCollum and the late Myra Jo Abercrombie McCollum.  In addition to her parents, Tracie was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy McCrary Bowker, and a brother, Randy McCollum. Tracie loved life.  She spent many enjoyable hours watching "The Andy Griffith" show or playing computer...

Barry Wayne Campbell, age 77 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Born in Marietta, Georgia, on December 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Jesse Wray Campbell and the late Jessie Brumbelow Campbell.  In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Parks Campbell, and his daughter Stacy Campbell. Barry enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1964, served our county in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in...

Robert "Bob" L. Poindexter, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home at the age of 97 with his family members by his side. Born on December 28, 1926, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Taylor and Frances Peters Poindexter and the step-son of the late Sue P. Huff.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, John Taylor Poindexter, Albert Lovelace Poindexter, and Betty Lee Thompson. Bob was a Navy veteran who served on the USS Los Angeles...

Eli Ball, age 17 of Muscadine, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, after a tragic auto accident. Born on August 31, 2006, in Carrollton, he was the son of  Jonathan Stephen McCollum and Heather Jo Ball. Eli is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Edward McCollum.  Eli was a young man who loved life, playing football and always found a way to have fun. Charming, funny, and always respectful, he was greatly loved by his classmates and teachers. Eli was a bright...

Dewey Randall Lyle, age 59 of Villa Rica, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Rockmart, Georgia, on June 9, 1964, he was the son of the late Dewey Lloyd Lyle and the late Barbara Ann Thompson Lyle.  In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his wife, Karol Kelly Lyle. Randy was a hard worker and enjoyed cooking.  He most recently was the chef at Station One Hot Wings Cafe in Villa Rica.  When not working, Randy enjoyed...

Harold G. Rowley III, age 71 of Whitesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Rip was born on June 3, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. and Caroline Rowley, Jr.  He and his family moved to Georgia when he was 5 years old and he lived in Georgia the rest of his life. Rip graduated Briarwood High School in East Point where he was a state champion wrestler.  He was drafted into the United States Army in 1973 where he was...

Dale Allen Lant, age 71 of Ranger, GA, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, in a tragic house fire.  Born in Endicott, New York, on January 22, 1953, to the late Harry Lant and the late Harriett Tompkins Lant.  In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Monk and JoAnn Kenyon-Foster. Dale grew up in Tioga County, New York, and worked for many years at EE Root in Owego.  Loving the life of a truck driver, he worked for many years for Silk Road...

James Donnie Harper, age 58 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born on November 16, 1965, in Carrollton, GA, he was the son of the late Barney Glen Harper and the late Lucille Ploof Kilgore.  In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by a sister, Jane Harper, a brother, Jimmy Harper, and a niece, Becky Ledbetter. A sports enthusiast, Donnie excelled at playing softball and was part of an adult travel team that won many...

Arlene Angela Brown Jones, age 63 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 4, 2024.  Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Newman Joseph Brown and the late Mildred Grace Moore Brown.  In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Junior Craft, a sister-in-law, Patricia Brown, a nephew, David Brown, and a great-nephew, Hunter Craft. Arlene loved going to the beach and spending time with her...

James F. Mackey, age 46 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.  Born in Fairfax, Virginia, he was the son of Debra Bedwell Mackey and the late James Wesley Mackey. An avid outdoorsman, Jamie enjoyed camping, hiking, and kayaking.  Always a thrill seeker, he also enjoyed skydiving.  However, Jamie's passion was being a great dad and family man.   Left to cherish his memories are his companion of 20 years, Melissa Stevens; his children, Riley Mackey,...

Chalmus Eldreth Weatherby, age 91 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.  Born in Haralson County on June 9, 1932, he was the son of the late Aaron R. Weatherby and the late Alva Beauchamp Weatherby. In addition to his parents, Chalmus is preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Mary Ann Weatherby; his sister, Mattie Lou Weatherby, and brothers, Roscoe Weatherby, Ralph Weatherby and Almus Weatherby. Growing up in Haralson County, Chalmus...

Carolyn M. Albright, age 70 of Tallapoosa, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on July 21, 1953, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bill McGinnis and the late Edith White McGinnis.  Carolyn was a graduate of Haralson County High School, attended college, and was retired from Sony Music. A beautiful lady inside and out, Carolyn enjoyed working in her flower garden, shopping and crafting.  Going to the beach was one...

James Wilton Huey, age 82 of Carrollton, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on May 17, 1941, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Dorsey Fred Huey and the late Ila Ree Ragland Huey.  In addition to his parents, Wilton is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Waller, and a brother, Robert Huey. Faith, family, and fun were Wilton's passions.  He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and had been a member of Eureka Baptist Church for...

Doris Louise Young Callahan, age 74 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born on January 25, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin Young and the late Ruth Johnson Young.  In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her sisters Coreene Hankins and Mary Ruth Young and her brother Thomas Young. Living on a dirt road out in the country, Doris had rescued many abandoned animals and nursed them...

Jerry Haden Stewart, age 80 of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1944 to the late James H. Stewart and the late Ethel Mae Cook Taylor. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Marie Colbert. Jerry was an excellent guitar player and was a member of a band.  Being a country boy, he also loved to fish.  Jerry proudly served in the United States Air Force from September of 1962 until September of...

Megan Gabrielle Miller, age 26 of Decatur, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Jonathan Miller and Kimberly Beth Johnson.  Megan is preceded in death by grandmothers, Sharon Hawkins and Shirley Payne A 2016 graduate of Haralson County High School, Megan was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved all animals, but she was especially fond of horses and loved to ride.  Gymnastics was her favorite sport and she excelled...

Barbara Sue Hulsey Ginther, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.  Born on September 21, 1962, in Paulding County, she was the daughter of the late Herman "Sambo" Hulsey and the late Sue McSpadden Gilbert. A lover of life, Barbara had enjoyed horseback riding, country line dancing, and could always been seen with a Diet Coke in her hand.  She was an avid Alabama football fan, however, her greatest passion was her family.  She loved being...

James Allen Burton, age 64, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in a local hospital.  Born in Atlanta, GA, on March 23, 1960, he was the son of Irene Causey Burton and the late Richard Burton. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Burton. James was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.  He was also a car enthusiast and loved anything to do with cars. Survivors include his mother, Irene Burton; his sisters, Joan Chandler of Buchanan, Audrey...