OBITUARY LISTINGS

Oct 14, 2023

Mr. Donald Fred Shipp, Sr., age 83, of Temple passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Dallas on September 8, 1940. Mr. Shipp was the son of the late, Fred Fletcher Shipp and the late, Virgie Mae (Jarman) Shipp. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shipp is preceded in death by one son, Donald “Bubba”...

Oct 14, 2023

Mrs. Charlotte Elaine (Hanson) Dailey, age 77, of Temple passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born in Lithia Springs on December 11, 1945. Mrs. Dailey was the daughter of the late, Robert Hanson and the late, Ruby Lee (Brawner) Hanson-Jones. In addition to her parents, Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Troy Dailey.

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Michael Wade Thomas, age 60, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born in Austell on September 10, 1963. Mr. Thomas was the son of the late, C.L. Thomas and the late, Mary Eleanor (Jones) Thomas. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Thomas.

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Sep 20, 2023

Mrs. Jo Burnham Tyler, age 76 of Villa Rica (formerly of Douglasville) passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in LaGrange on December 26, 1946. Mrs. Tyler was the daughter of the late, L.J. Burnham and the late, Emma Cottle Burnham. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tyler is preceded in death by her first husband,...

Sep 15, 2023

Mr. Aubrey Jeff “A.J.” Scott, age 35, of Temple passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born in Seguin, Texas on August 28, 1988. Mr. Scott is preceded in death by his father, Jeffery Guy Scott.

Mr. Scott was a Mechanic in the HVAC industry, working for Stateline Mechanical. He was known as a talented...

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. Christopher Lee Wood, age 41, of Bowdon passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born in Anniston, Alabama on March 23, 1982. Mr. Wood was the son of the late, David Wood and the late, Letha Gail (Castleberry) McKenzie. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wood is preceded in death by one brother, Michael Wood.

Sep 9, 2023

Mr. Tyra Orell Garner, age 78, of Rockmart passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Rockmart on September 21, 1944. Mr. Garner was the son of the late, James Steve Garner and the late, Thelma Inez (Keown) Garner. In addition to his parents, Mr. Garner is preceded in death by four brothers.

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Sep 7, 2023

Mr. Randy Joel Sprayberry, age 67, of Carrollton passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Villa Rica on October 9, 1955. Mr. Sprayberry was the son of the late, Bobby Joel Sprayberry and the late, Betty Jane (Parmer) Sprayberry.

Mr. Sprayberry was Christian by faith and a member of Holy Ground Baptist Church...

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Angella Ann (Busbin) Jones, age 74, of Bowdon passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born in Villa Rica on March 18, 1949. Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late, Christine (Hicks) Busbin and the late, Joe David “J.D.” Busbin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones is preceded in death by her son, Allen...

Sep 3, 2023

Mr. Michael Henry Sartore, age 72, of Temple passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1951.  Mr. Sartore was the son of the late, Michael Anthony Sartore and the late, Wilma (Ricci) Sartore. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sartore is preceded in death by one brother, Larry Sartore.

Aug 26, 2023

Mr. Joe Harm Ramey, age 69, of Temple passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Pendergrass, Georgia on Thursday, April 22, 1954. Mr. Ramey was the son of the late, Lee Ramey and the late, Gladys (Anderson) Ramey. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ramey is preceded in death by his son, William Shane Morris....

Aug 18, 2023

Mrs. Linda “Lulu” Diane (Baker) Johnson, age 69, of Carrollton passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born in Atlanta on November 7, 1953. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late, Wesley Baker and the late, Mary (Hunton) Baker. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Roland Johnson.

Aug 6, 2023

Joshua Andrew Brady, known affectionately as Jursh, passed away on August 6, 2023, in Douglasville, GA, at the age of 35. He was born on March 29, 1988, in Warsaw, New York. Joshua was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness, talent, and vibrant personality....

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Alvin “Al” James Bunkofske, age 84, of Temple passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born in Harrison, Iowa on September 7, 1938. Mr. Bunkofske was the son of the late, William M. Bunkofske and the late, Myrtle Marie (Harsch) Bunkofske. In addition to his parents, Alvin is preceded in death by one son, Scott; by...

Aug 1, 2023

Jonquil Rheba Cole, age 14, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born in Atlanta on February 16, 2009. Jonquil is preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Martin and by her cousin, Rudy John Martin.

Jonquil is survived by her mother, Alysia Marie Nichols of Marietta; her father, Bill Bright of Roswell;...

Aug 1, 2023

Ms. Sally Lynn (Cantrell) Booker, age 68, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born in Griffin on October 3, 1954. Ms. Booker was the daughter of the late, Thomas Edward Cantrell and the late, Malva Catherine (Wise) Marler.

Ms. Booker retired from Richmond County School System after serving over 30 years as...

Jul 27, 2023

Rudy John Martin, age 22, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on July 19, 2001. Rudy is preceded in death by his grandmother, Nancy Martin. Rudy loved playing video games, and anything involved with Marvel Comics. He was known for his kindness and was described as “ The perfect boy and the best...

Jul 26, 2023

Nancy (Suttles) Martin, age 74, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, on September 11, 1948.

The complete obituary will be published once it has been approved by the family.

In accordance with the family’s arrangements, Mrs. Martin will be cremated.

The family plans...

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Timothy Calvin Hughes, Sr., age 60, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in Atlanta on October 28, 1962. Mr. Hughes was the son of the late, Calvin Vergil Hughes and the late, Doris Ruth (Warren) Hughes.

In his younger years, Tim served as Deputy Sheriff for Carroll County Sheriff’s Department....

Jul 26, 2023

Ms. Patricia Ann (Haney) Carter, age 75, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Doraville on July 20, 1948. Ms. Carter was the daughter of the late, Raymond Haney and the late, Ruby Inez (Ford) Barrett. In addition to her parents, Ms. Carter is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Maurice Brownsword;...