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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...
Carol Diane Holland
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Carol Diane (Strickland) Holland, age 73, of Temple, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born on June 24, 1952, in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Billy H. Strickland and the late Marielyn (Smith) Strickland.
Mrs. Holland dedicated herself to a rewarding career as a Cardiopulmonary Nurse with Emory Heart Specialists,...
Diane Lorraine Moore
Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Diane Lorraine (Fortier) Moore, aged 56, of Douglasville, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Dover, New Hampshire on July 19, 1969, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late Patrick G. Fortier and the late Doris (Cecile) Fortier. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Oree Moore III, and her sister, Lorraine Fortier.
Diane...
Kenneth Newton Walker
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Newton Walker, age 61, of Carrollton, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born on April 21, 1964, in Carrollton, he was the son of the late Johnny Newton Walker and Mary Frances (Wilburn) Walker. He is preceded in death by his brother, Reggie Walker, and by two sisters, Pamela Woodruff and Cecilia Gore.
Mr. Walker is survived by his...
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...
Jonah Bryson Shaw
Feb 20, 2026
Mr. Jonah Bryson Shaw, age 40, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born in Douglasville, Georgia on May 29, 1985. Jonah is preceded in death by his father, Steve Shaw and by two sisters, Donna Tasker and Christy Allison.
Jonah lived life to the fullest and had a unique ability to brighten the day of those around him....
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...
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