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Local Obituaries for Temple, GA, Carroll County, and Surrounding Areas.
Rodney Keith Stapler
Feb 21, 2026
Rodney Keith Stapler was born to A.G. and Jerlene Stapler August 20, 1961. He flew away home with Jesus peacefully on February 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.G. and Jerlene Stapler, brother Larry D. Stapler, father-in-love, Carl D. Lambert, and brother-in-love, David C. Lambert.
Survivors include his wife, Melanie Lambert Stapler, his children, Stephen Carl and...
Anthony Cannon Rini
Feb 19, 2026
Anthony Cannon Rini was born on July 23, 1977, and unexpectedly passed away on February 19, 2026. Though his time with us was far too brief, the love Anthony shared and the faith he lived by have left an enduring mark on all who knew him.
Anthony never met a stranger. He was an approachable person, and within moments of speaking...
Becky Wood
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Becky Wood, age 72, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born on October 8, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the cherished daughter of the late Howard M. Garner and the late Ruth Cary Garner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her beloved son, Jamie Wood, and her brother,...
Sharmon Dianne Adair
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Sharmon Dianne (Jordan) Adair, age 57, of Temple passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born in Carrollton on November 17, 1968. Sharmon was the daughter of the late, James Robert Jordan and the late, Patricia Ann (Eaves) Jordan. In addition to her parents, Sharmon is preceded in death by her brother, James Jordan.
Sharmon was a proud...
Raymond Chris House, Sr.
Jan 21, 2026
Raymond Chris House, Sr. age 64 of Villa Rica, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Born on January 18, 1962, in Brunswick, Georgia, he was the son of the late Robert House, Sr. and the late Edna Francis Cook House. Raymond worked for many years in construction.
His survivors include his son, Raymond “Chris” House, Jr. of Cartersville; his brothers, Robert...
Russell Lee Schultz
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Russell Lee Schultz, age 79, of Temple passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born in Hayward, California on April 21, 1946. Mr. Schultz was the son of the late, Alfred Schultz and the late, Pauline (Dallman) Schultz. In addition to his parents, Russell is preceded in death by his brothers, Butch Schultz and Richard Lerza...
Susan Marie Planert
Jan 4, 2026
Ms. Susan Marie (Tatum) Planert, age 61, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born in Forest Park on August 6, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of the late, Charles Tatum, Sr. and the late, Rhonda Marie (Fincher) Tatum. Additionally, Susan was preceded in death by her son, David Chong, and her brothers, Scott and Jeff Tatum.
Throughout...
Larry Lee Andrist
Dec 27, 2025
Mr. Larry Lee Andrist, age 77, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born in Pine Island, Minnesota on February 21, 1948. Mr. Andrist was the son of the late, Charles James Andrist and the late, Nellie Katherine (Yennie) Andrist. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by one brother, Orlo...
Lydia Ann McCauley
Dec 15, 2025
Ms. Lydia Ann “Bird” McCauley, age 74, of Temple, passed away on December 15, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1951, in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Leonard A. “Mac” McCauley, Sr. and the late Lillian Louise (Mitchum) McCauley.
Lydia dedicated many years to her career at SUPERVALU, where she worked in IT and Data Processing. A passionate and active...
Patricia Ann Jordan
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann (Eaves) Jordan, age 74, of Temple passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born on December 27, 1950, she was the cherished daughter of the late William Carl Eaves and Gladys (Deese) Kidd. In addition to her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her husband, James “Robert” Jordan; her son, James Jordan; by one brother,...
Howard Thomas "Tommy" Kerr, Jr.
Nov 27, 2025
Mr. Howard Thomas "Tommy" Kerr, Jr., age 74, of Temple, passed away on November 27, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Howard Thomas Kerr, Sr. and the late Mary Francis Kerr.
Tommy was Christian by faith and brought joy to many with his warm spirit. A dedicated Georgia Bulldogs fan, he also found joy in watching westerns and...
Carolyn Phillips
Nov 9, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn (Dean) Phillips, age 88, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born in Carrollton on July 15, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Arling “Bill” Dean and Dorothy (Robinson) Dean. Additionally, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Phillips, Sr.; her brothers, Billy Wayne Dean and James Kenneth...
Ronnie Jerome Ray
Nov 5, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Jerome Ray, age 76, of Villa Rica passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born in Bremen, Georgia on May 3, 1949. Mr. Ray was the son of the late, Roy Conway Ray and the late, Clarice Beatrice (Clay) Ray. In addition to his parents, Ronnie is preceded in death by his sister, Rosalind Regina Toliver.
Raised...
Harold Levi Mathis
Nov 2, 2025
Mr. Harold Levi Mathis, age 68, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was born in Carrollton on March 18, 1957. Mr. Mathis was the beloved son of the late Luther Mathis and the late Alice (Deering) Miller.
After completing high school, Harold dedicated many years to working as a truck driver for Dykes Paving in Norcross,...
Dialinda Sue Thomas
Nov 2, 2025
Mrs. Dialinda Sue (Barnes) Thomas affectionately known as “Dooley”, age 78, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Florala, Alabama on March 23, 1947. Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late, Chalmers Barnes and the late, Bertha (Williams) Barnes. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thomas is preceded in death by...
Agnes Elizabeth Thomas
Nov 1, 2025
Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth (Gibby) Thomas, age 94, of Temple passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 26, 1931. Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late, Bob Gibby and the late, Cloe (Ramsey) Gibby. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Thomas; by her...
Christine "Kris" Branch Thompson
Oct 29, 2025
Mrs. Christine “Kris” (Steele) Branch Thompson, age 78, of Carrollton, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Born in Carrollton on April 25, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Steele and Lela (Sticher) Steele. In addition to her parents, Kris was preceded in death by her first husband, Arlin Thompson, Jr., and her second husband,...
Suellen Tapley-Gary
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Suellen (Ploof) Tapley-Gary, age 78, of Temple, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2025. Born on March 20, 1947, in Villa Rica, she was the cherished daughter of the late Melber Ploof and Ernestine (Brown) Ploof. Suellen is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Gary.
Suellen was known for her servant heart and kind spirit, which guided...
Nancy Olive Dougherty
Oct 26, 2025
Ms. Nancy Olive Dougherty, age 86, of Temple passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born in Decatur, Georgia on October 13, 1939. Ms. Dougherty was the daughter of the late, Daniel Dougherty, Jr. and the late, Olive (Morgan) Dougherty.
Ms. Dougherty was an animal lover and enjoyed working on her farm. She enjoyed working in her garden, crafts,...
Baby Elliott Eugene Means
Oct 25, 2025
Baby Elliott Eugene Means was born into this world and into the arms of angels on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Elliott is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Scott Means and by his maternal grandmother, Amy Jones.
Elliott is the beloved son of Jared and Mandee Means of Temple. In addition to his parents, Elliott is survived by his brother, Levi...
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