All Obituaries

Mrs. Linda Jane (Ellenburg) Thomas, age 76, of Bremen passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on Wednesday, January 5, 1944. Mrs. Thomas is preceded in death by her husband, Max Howard Thomas, Sr.; her mother, Mittie Taunton and one brother, James Ellenburg. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Shelia Thomas of Cullman, Alabama; her daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Chris Chapman of Bremen; one brother, Edward Ellenburg of...

James Royalton Hurst, age 73, of Villa Rica passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2020. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on Saturday, July 5, 1947. Mr. Hurst was the son of the late, James Roscoe Hurst and the late, Essie Mae (Moulder) Hurst. Besides his parents, Mr. Hurst is preceded in death by his wife, Pat (Brubaker) Hurst and by his sister, Myrtis Baumgardner.  Mr. Hurst served in the United States Army. Later in life, he made a career working for the Sugarfoods...

Patricia Ann (Pat) Maples, age 77, of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith, the owner of The Book Rack and involved with Woodmen Life. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Maples; parents, Jake and Lula Goins Hill and infant brother, Benjamin Hill. Survivors Children: Starla and Charles Miller Ronnie and Rhonda Maples Grandchildren: Amber (Tim) Hatfield, Kayla (Travis) Camp, Andrew (Raven) Maples, Brandi (Josh) McCarty and Candi (Matthew) Webb Great...

Mr. Jacob “Jake” Allen Adams, age 43, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born in Midland, Texas on Sunday, November 6, 1977. Mr. Adams served as the Worship Leader at County Line Baptist Church in Lithia Springs, as well as with Tres Dias and Vida Nueva Ministries. He was a hardworker, a great singer and a gifted guitar player. Mr. Adams enjoyed leading worship, going deer hunting and especially spending time with his children. Some have referred to Mr....

Mr. Johnny “Bubba” Crenshaw, age 49, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born on Thursday, November 26, 1970.Mr. Crenshaw was the son of the late, Bobby Crenshaw and the late, Patricia (Bell) Crenshaw. Survivors include his two brothers, Robert Crenshaw of Louisiana and Barry Crenshaw of Newnan; his sister and her fiancé, Cynthia Lynch and Evan Smith of Temple and a number of other relatives. In accordance with Mr. Crenshaw’s wishes,...

Mr. John Wayne Sullivan, age 70, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi on Monday, August 7, 1950. Mr. Sullivan was the son of the late, John L. Sullivan and the late, Lovie Inez Whatley. Besides his parents, Mr. Sullivan is preceded in death by one daughter, Lila Denise Sullivan; one brother, Felix Sullivan and by one sister, Mildred Burt. Mr. Sullivan served his country in the United States Army. Later in life, he owned and operated GS...

Ms. Susan Lynn (Holloman) Brock, age 59, of Temple passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born in Villa Rica on Sunday, February 5, 1961. Ms. Brock is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce (Smith) Holloman. Ms. Brock was a Temple High School graduate. She owned and operated Susan’s Discount Grocery in Temple for 17 years. Susan enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, and working in her garden. Ms. Brock loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with her...

  Mrs. Amy Lynette (Butler) Spivey, age 57, of Temple passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, March 25, 1963. Mrs. Spivey was the daughter of the late, Guy Gene Butler and the late, Martha (Flack) Butler. Mrs. Spivey enjoyed sewing, cooking, and reading a good book. She loved watching Hallmark movies for every season. She also enjoyed attending fall festivals and craft fairs and looking at antiques. Mrs. Spivey loved her grandbabies...

Ms. Phyllis (Lambert) Pope, age 62, of Temple passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. She was born in Carrollton on Tuesday, November 5, 1957. Ms. Pope was the daughter of the late, Ollie Ray Lambert and the late, Charlsie (Horton) Lambert. Besides her parents, Ms. Pope is preceded in death by one nephew, Jason Lambert. Ms. Pope was a loving, Christian woman. She enjoyed raising chickens, working in the yard, gardening, going to church and spending time with her family. She will be greatly...

Mrs. Debra Lynn (Porter) Steele, age 64, of Temple passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was born in Phenix City, Alabama on Friday, June 29, 1956. Mrs. Steele was the daughter of the late, Lewis Donald Porter and the late, Elizabeth (Meadows) Porter. Mrs. Steele enjoyed reading romance novels, watching old westerns and the shopping channel. She especially enjoyed sitting around the kitchen table with family and friends, playing cards and enjoying her favorite drink, Pepsi. Survivors...