All Obituaries

Ms. Linda Joyce Mayes, age 67, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born in Atlanta on Saturday, January 17, 1953. Ms. Mayes was the daughter of the late, Buster Mayes and the late Louise Mayes. Ms. Mayes enjoyed knitting, collecting owls, reading, and spending time with her family. She also loved animals and frequently donated to various charities for animal care. Survivors include her son, Johnny Conner of Temple; two sisters, Ginger Lariscy of Riverdale and Jo...

Ms. Sue (Fain) Parks, age 85, of Temple passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was born in Reynolds, Georgia on Tuesday, February 5, 1935. Ms. Parks was preceded in death by her mother, Marion (Payne) Cochran and by one grandson, Joseph Wilder, Jr. Ms. Parks made a career as a florist. She attended District Line United Methodist Church in Temple. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce Finch of Rockmart, Georgia, Meri Kelly of Jupiter, Florida, and Gay and...

Ms. Garnet Levena (Cline) Gonzalez, age 69, of Temple passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on Monday, June 11, 1951. Garnet laughed big and loved big with everyone she met. She never met a stranger. She was always happiest spending time with any of her family members whether it be in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee or West Virginia. Ms. Gonzalez was the daughter of the late, Pat Cline and the late, Gladys (Spencer) Cline. Besides her...

Mrs. Tracie Regina (Holder) Davis, age 46, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born in Villa Rica on Tuesday, December 18, 1973. Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. She raised 3 beautiful children and enjoyed volunteering at their school functions. Mrs. Davis also enjoyed spending time with her family at their lake home in Cedar Bluff. Survivors include her husband, Jim Davis of Temple; her sons, Joe Hayden Davis and Jackson Cody...

Ms. Ila Harriet Hunton, age 78, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She was born in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 30, 1941. Ms. Hunton was the daughter of the late, Harry Campbell Hunton and the late, Ila Victoria (Leggett) Hunton. Besides her parents, Ms. Hunton is preceded in death by her brothers, Calvin Hunton, James Hunton and Earl Hunton and by her sisters, Mary Baker, Marie Dwyer and Deloris Sanes. Survivors include her two sons and one daughter-in-law, Edward...

Paul Lee Parker, age 79 of Temple, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1941 in Clayton, GA to the late Raymond Garfield Parker and the late Cora Angeline Baker Parker. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Parker and Anthony Parker. Survivors include his wife Sandra Parker of Temple, one daughter and son-in-law, Rebekah and Randall Gooden of Temple; two sons and daughter-in-law, Paul Alan an Amy Parker of Temple and Joseph...

Mr. Joseph Leverne Gilmer, age 43, of Lincoln, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born in Cobb County on Monday, May 2, 1977. Mr. Gilmer was the son of the late, Clarence Gilmer and the late, Janice Fairlee (Dukes) Gilmer. Besides his parents, Mr. Gilmer is preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Rhymer. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Margie Gilmer of Lincoln, Alabama. In accordance with the family’s wishes, Mr. Gilmer will be...

Mr. Austin Blake Leatherwood, age 25, of Temple passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born in Carrollton on Monday, October 24, 1994. Mr. Leatherwood is preceded in death by one sister, Taylor Renay Leatherwood. Survivors include his parents, Paul and Melinda Leatherwood of Temple; his son, Dakota Leatherwood; his daughter, Emily Leatherwood; three brothers and their spouses, Joshua and Amie Leatherwood of Temple, Ricky Leatherwood and his fiancée, Adrianna Fox of Temple,...

Ms. Artie Lorene (Carver) Lewis, age 78, of Temple passed away on Thursday. July 30, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, June 20, 1942. Ms. Lewis was the only daughter and eldest child of the late, Virgil Carver and the late, Florence (Alkern) Carver. Artie is predeceased by her brothers, James Carver and Jackie Lee Carver.  Survivors include her three sons, Scott and Liz Bell of Indianapolis, Rex and Stephanie Bell of Temple and Dennis Bell of South Georgia;...

Mr. Bruce Gordon Ellis, age 58, of Whittier, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, October 3, 1961. Mr. Ellis was the son of the late, James Edward Ellis and the late, Carolyn (Davis) Ellis. Mr. Ellis served in the United States Army. Later in life, he made a career as a truck driver for Cook Trucking.  Bruce was so full of life and loved making everyone laugh. He was skilled in many areas, such as construction and working on...