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Ruby Elizabeth Driver Slate
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth (Britt) Driver Slate, age 86, of Temple, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born on November 15, 1939, in Carrollton, she was the beloved daughter of the late James D. Britt, Sr. and Martha E. (Stone) Britt. Ruby was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas J. Driver; her second husband, Sonny Slate; her...
Wendy Joyce Ealey
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Wendy Joyce (Tomlin) Ealey, 51, of Villa Rica, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born in Riverdale on September 10, 1974, Wendy’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and dedication.
For over nine years, Wendy devoted herself as a Property Manager with Visor Residential LLC, where she was cherished like family by colleagues and residents...
Timothy "Greg" Venable
May 21, 2026
Mr. Timothy Greg Venable, age 61, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born on June 3, 1964, in Villa Rica, Greg was the cherished son of the late Douglas Wayne Venable and Annie Carole (Thompson) Venable.
A proud 1982 graduate of Villa Rica High School, Greg dedicated several years working at Temple Wood Products before establishing and operating...
Charles Richard Marsh, Sr.
May 17, 2026
Mr. Charles Richard Marsh, Sr., age 89, of Temple, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born on October 3, 1936, in Cleveland, Alabama, Charles was the beloved son of the late Arlin B. Marsh and Delores O. Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Ann (Spivey) Marsh, and...
Ruby Patricia Kinsey
May 17, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Patricia (Martin) Kinsey, age 81, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born on October 5, 1944, in Atlanta, she was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin Martin and Annie Mae (Morris) Martin. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlotte Delores Thompson and Lisa LaNa Mahaffey; her two sisters, Bobbie Ann Pendlebury...
Vivian Kay Benn-Mobley
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Vivian Kay (Little) Benn-Mobley, age 74, of Carrollton, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born on December 5, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, Vivian was the beloved daughter of the late Elmer Junior Little and Flora Ellen “Skip” (Riddle) Little. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Mobley.
Vivian dedicated many years to a career in...
Charles Thomas Powell
May 4, 2026
Mr. Charles Thomas Powell, aged 79, of Temple, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born on March 3, 1947, in Atlanta. Charles is preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Powell and Bill Davis.
Charles began his career with Ford Motor Company in Hapeville and later contributed his skills at General Motors in Doraville. He went on to work...
Gordon Charles Peavy, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Mr. Gordon Charles Peavy, Jr., age 65, of Carrollton, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2026. Born in Atlanta on April 29, 1960, Gordon was the beloved son of the late Gordon Charles Peavy, Sr. and Virginia Lee (Shockley) Peavy. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Merneigh and Fred Merneigh.
Gordon was a talented athlete from a...
Margaret Irene Richards
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Irene (Nix) Richards, age 78, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1948. Mrs. Richards was the daughter of the late, John Henry Nix, Sr. and the late, Tommie (Yarborough) Nix. In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Larry B. Richards; her daughter, Rhonda...
Judy Love Wallace
Apr 17, 2026
Mrs. Judy (Love) Wallace, aged 76, of Temple, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born in Atlanta on July 7, 1949, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Kelly Love and Myra (Tarbush) Love. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Benny Love and Byron Love.
Mrs. Wallace was a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School in...
Little Miss Isabelle Paige Newsom
Apr 17, 2026
Isabelle Paige Newsom, a beloved little girl aged 2, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born on October 6, 2023, in Carrollton, Isabelle touched the hearts of all who knew her with her spirited and affectionate nature.
Known for her spunky and sassy personality, Isabelle brought joy and light into the lives of her family and friends. She will be...
Walter Anthony "Tony" Pollard
Apr 14, 2026
Mr. Walter Anthony “Tony” Pollard, age 66, of Temple, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born on December 15, 1959, in Rutland, Vermont, Tony was the beloved son of the late Richard Pollard, Sr. and Sylvia (VanGuilder) Pollard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Pollard, Jr.
Following his graduation from high school, Tony honorably served in...
Nicole Ann Jones
Apr 13, 2026
Ms. Nicole Ann (Grimm) Jones, age 50, of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born on November 1, 1975, in Pensacola, Florida, Nicole was the beloved daughter of the late Wayne James Grimm and the late Dalene Ruth (Sturgeon) Baillargeon. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnnie Waddle.
Nicole was a proud graduate of Temple High...
Clyde William Oxford
Apr 12, 2026
Clyde William Oxford, age 94, of Temple, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born in Atlanta on October 13, 1931, Clyde was the beloved son of the late Merrill Oxford and Ruby (Ingram) Railey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Roy Oxford, and his sister, Marie Norton.
A proud patriot, Mr....
Rayette (Gibson) Chapman
Mar 27, 2026
Mrs. Rayette Gibson Chapman, age 49, of Temple, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on July 24, 1976, Mrs. Chapman was a cherished soul known for her warm and inviting personality that touched the lives of many. Her presence brightened every room she entered, and her greatest joy came from her beloved children, whom she...
Lance Edmond Butler
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Lance Edmond Butler, age 61, of Bremen, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Born in Atlanta on April 16, 1964, Lance was preceded in death by his father, Larry Wayne Butler.
Lance dedicated many years working as a sub-contractor for the United States Postal Service. Later, he pursued his passion for helping others and graduated Summa Cum Laude from...
Patrick Allen Gore
Mar 19, 2026
Mr. Patrick Allen Gore, age 53, of Roopville, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Austell on November 26, 1972, Allen was the devoted son of the late Tommy Louis Gore, Sr. and Reba Dale (Patterson) Gore. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Leslie Gore.
Throughout his life, Allen dedicated many years as a subcontractor, skillfully...
Cheryl Lynn Wanke
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn (Kenny) Wanke, age 80, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born in Queens, New York on May 3, 1945. Cheryl was the beloved daughter of the late Lewis Kenny and Lois (Hammersley) Kenny. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, William “Bill” Thomas Wanke, and her brother, Richard Kenny.
Cheryl...
Dennis E Young
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Dennis E. Young, aged 71, of Temple, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Atlanta on October 3, 1954, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Thomas Edwin Young and Geneva (Terry) Young. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ann Richard.
Dennis dedicated fifteen years to his role as a Manager with Billings...
Doug Spivey
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. William Douglas “Doug” Spivey, age 64, of Villa Rica, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on April 5, 1961, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Doug is preceded in death by his father, Milton Spivey.
Doug had a zest for life that was reflected in his many passions. He found joy in riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, where he...
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