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Local Obituaries for Temple, GA, Carroll County, and Surrounding Areas.
Jake May
Apr 16, 2025
Mr. Jake Eden May, age 80, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born in Prattville, Alabama on September 21, 1944. Mr. May was the son of the late, William Joseph May and the late, Rosey Mar (Dowd) May. In addition to his parents, Mr. May is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Randall May...
James Garfield Smith, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Mr. James Garfield Smith, Jr., age 80, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born in Hogansville on October 27, 1944. Mr. Smith was the son of the late, James Garfield Smith, Sr. and the late, Emma Irene (Dunn) Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Tonya...
Ronald O'dell Hancock
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Ronald O’dell Hancock, age 83, of Temple (formerly of Peachtree City) passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in LaGrange on January 23, 1942. Mr. Hancock was the son of the late, John Byrd Hancock and the late, Hazel (Aughtman) Hancock. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his sons, Donald Hancock,...
Danny Wayne Clay
Mar 23, 2025
Mr. Danny Wayne Clay, age 50, of Villa Rica passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He was born in Villa Rica on January 13, 1975. Danny was the son of the late, C.B. Clay and the late, Dorothy (Shepherd) Reese Clay. In addition to his parents, Mr. Clay is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Amy Duette (Woods)...
Anthony Lee Wright
Mar 13, 2025
Mr. Anthony Lee Wright, age 58, of Villa Rica passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born in Marietta on November 5, 1966. Mr. Wright is preceded in death by his mother, Juanita (Wise) Donaldson and by one brother, Kenny Wright.
Mr. Wright dedicated many years of his life to owning and operating Wright’s Drywall. He was known for...
Janice Darlene Truett
Mar 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Janice "MawMaw" Truett, who left us on March 12, 2025. She was born in Talladega, Alabama on December 5, 1952. Mrs. Truett was the daughter of the late, Lonnie Wade and the late, Margie (Pierce) Wade. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Truett is preceded in death...
Joe Rogers
Mar 9, 2025
Mr. Joe Rogers, age 68, of Villa Rica passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California on October 16, 1956. Mr. Rogers was the son of the late, Billy Thomas Rogers, Sr. and the late, Lonnie Steed. In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by one brother, Billy Thomas, Jr.
Over his...
Joan Dorothy (Stephens) Estes
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Joan (Stephens) Estes was born in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Cecile Stephens. She married William Tyndale in 1949 and had two children, Nancy Tyndale Schaufele and Bill Tyndale Jr.
Joan loved playing the piano and adored the many pet dogs who came and went during her lifetime. Joan loved the beach and moved from Atlanta to Panama City, where...
Charles Michael Coffey, Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
Mr. Charles Michael Coffey, Sr., age 74, of Temple passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1951. Mr. Coffey is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Coffey and Alice Mae Coffey.
Mr. Coffey dedicated many years of his life to the auto body and paint industry, retiring in 2017. He was known...
Ricky Duane Vance
Mar 3, 2025
Mr. Ricky Duane Vance, age 67, of Carrollton passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born in Columbus on December 24, 1957. Ricky was the son of the late, Robert H. Vance and the late, Shirley (Brazil) Vance. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vance is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Teal and by his brother,...
Elizabeth Joyce Childers
Mar 2, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Joyce (Bryant) Childers, affectionately known as “Momo” to her grandchildren, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born in Rockmart on March 13, 1947. Mrs. Childers was the daughter of the late, JD Bryant and the late, Jewell (Kelley) Cannon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Childers is preceded in death...
Steven "Steve" Ray Estes
Feb 26, 2025
Steven Ray Estes passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his home in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was 71 years old.
Steve was prematurely born on March 19, 1953 in Atlanta and as a result was blind from birth. He graduated from Therrell High School in Atlanta in 1971 and was awarded a BA degree from LaGrange College in English in...
Charles Rearden Brazell, Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Charles Rearden Brazell, Jr., affectionately known as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born in LaFayette, Alabama on December 25, 1951. Mr. Brazell was the son of the late, Charles Rearden Brazell, Sr. and the late, Mary Evelyn (Royston) Brazell.
He was a dedicated and skilled professional,...
Abbie Lynn Theriot
Feb 21, 2025
Ms. Abbie Lynn Theriot, age 52, resident of Temple, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 10, 1972, and lived her entire life in Westwego, Louisiana until she moved to Georgia where she lived with her beloved mother, Joy. Abbie walked to the beat of her own drum, and she...
Dawn Lorraine Atkins
Feb 18, 2025
Ms. Dawn Lorraine Atkins, age 60, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born in Glen Burnie, Maryland on June 27, 1964. Ms. Atkins was the daughter of the late, Donald Clifton Atkins, Sr. and the late, Deanna Lorriane (Ailstock) Atkins.
Ms. Atkins grew up and lived in Virginia Beach for many years. After moving to Georgia,...
Joe Robert Daughtry
Feb 5, 2025
Mr. Joe Robert Daughtry, age 71, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Andalusia, Alabama on May 28, 1953. Mr. Daughtry is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jean (Schroeder) Daughtry; by his father, Auval Daughtry; by one brother, Steve Daughtry, and by one grandchild.
Mr. Daughtry served in the United States Air Force...
Vickey Diane Neal
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. Vickey Diane (Carroll) Neal, age 65, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Atlanta on December 29, 1959. Mrs. Neal was the daughter of the late, Jimmy Gene Carroll and the late, Dessie (Suggs) Carroll.
Mrs. Neal worked for CoinCo as a Director of Operations for a number of years. When she was able,...
Susie Kay (Burns) Craig
Jan 28, 2025
Mrs. Susie Kay (Burns) Craig, age 52, of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Marietta on July 25, 1972. A dedicated caregiver, Susie devoted many years of her life to taking care of others in need, displaying compassion and selflessness throughout her career. Susie is preceded in death by her parents, William Harvey Burns...
Edward "Ed" Henry Holloman
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Edward “Ed” Henry Holloman, age 87, of Temple passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born in Villa Rica on October 12, 1937. Mr. Holloman was the son of the late Herschel Holloman and the late, Annie (Stephens) Holloman. In addition to his parents, Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce...
Amanda Martin-Benefield
Jan 16, 2025
Lisa Amanda Martin-Benefield, age 47, of White, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Marietta on December 22, 1977.
As a dedicated Home Health Care Giver with Home Nurse Incorporated, Amanda devoted her life to taking care of those in need. She enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing and hunting. Amanda was also a devoted fan of...
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