OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Temple, GA, Carroll County, and Surrounding Areas.
Dwight Wayne DeBorde
Jun 28, 2025
Mr. Dwight Wayne DeBorde, age 63 of Temple, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born in Atlanta on November 28, 1961. Mr. DeBorde is the son of the late, Herschel Jefferson DeBorde, Sr. and the late, Bobbie Jean (Hobby) DeBorde.
For over forty-six years, Dwight made a significant impact in the medical equipment industry, delivering essential services to...
Pamela Edwards
Jun 26, 2025
Pamela Yvette Cruse Edwards, age 69 of Temple, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of Martha Ann McKenzie Cruse Gentry and the late Clifford Ellis “Sonny” Cruse. In addition to her father, Pam is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony Edwards, who passed away in...
Barbara Brown
Jun 25, 2025
Ms. Barbara Brown, age 81 of Rockmart, passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 17, 1944.
The complete obituary will be published once it has been approved by the family.
In accordance with Ms. Brown’s arrangements, she will be cremated.
Messages of condolence can be made to the family by signing the online guestbook at www.croftfuneralhome.com...
John Franklin Morris
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. John Franklin Morris, age 84, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born in Jamestown, Alabama on January 24, 1941. Mr. Morris was the son of the late, Arthur Franklin Morris and the late, Eva Lou (Weaver) Morris. In addition to his parents, Mr. Morris is preceded in death by his sisters, Yvonne Godfrey and...
Robert Arthur Spake
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Robert Arthur Spake, age 88, of Bremen passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Bremen on August 15, 1936. Mr. Spake was the son of the late, William Arthur Spake and the late, Evelyn (Traylor) Spake. In addition to his parents, Mr. Spake is preceded in death by his sisters, Brenda (Spake) Campbell and Sharon...
Laura Marie Mickey
Jun 15, 2025
Mrs. Laura Marie (Pope) Mickey, age 68, of Bremen passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born in Villa Rica on March 31, 1957. Mrs. Mickey was the daughter of the late, James Harold Pope and the late, Phyllis (Long) Pope. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mickey is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mickey; by...
Kathryn Jeanette Hilley
Jun 14, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Jeanette (Crawford) Hilley, passed from this life on June 14, 2025, in Carrollton, Georgia. Born on February 15, 1934, in Trion, Georgia, she graced this world with her warmth, love, and unwavering spirit for 91 remarkable years. Mrs. Hilley was the daughter of the late, Robert Edward Lee Crawford and the late, Addie Estella (Giles) Crawford. In addition...
Glenn "Paul" Walker
May 30, 2025
Mr. Glenn “Paul” Walker, age 65 of Bremen, GA passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Arthur Wilcox and Elsie Lavada (McCall) Walker. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brother, David Arthur Walker and his daughter Jessica Marie Walker.
For the majority...
Sandra "Sandi" Faye Hamrick
May 26, 2025
Mrs. Sandra “Sandi” Faye (Eskew) Hamrick, age 76, of Winston passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born in Newnan on May 25, 1949. Mrs. Hamrick was the daughter of the late, Irvin Walter Eskew and the late, Geneva Lee (Daniel) Eskew. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hamrick is preceded in death by her husband of 31...
Dorothy Runette Padgett
May 7, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Runette (Cain) Padgett, age 88, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born in Lawrenceville on June 26, 1936. Mrs. Padgett was the daughter of the late Andrew Spurgeon Cain and the late Mary Inez (Wood) Cain. In addition to her beloved parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, William Barker,...
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,...