OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Alvin “Al” James Bunkofske, age 84, of Temple passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born in Harrison, Iowa on September 7, 1938. Mr. Bunkofske was the son of the late, William M. Bunkofske and the late, Myrtle Marie (Harsch) Bunkofske. In addition to his parents, Alvin is preceded in death by one son, Scott; by...

Aug 1, 2023

Jonquil Rheba Cole, age 14, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born in Atlanta on February 16, 2009. Jonquil is preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Martin and by her cousin, Rudy John Martin.

Jonquil is survived by her mother, Alysia Marie Nichols of Marietta; her father, Bill Bright of Roswell;...

Aug 1, 2023

Ms. Sally Lynn (Cantrell) Booker, age 68, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born in Griffin on October 3, 1954. Ms. Booker was the daughter of the late, Thomas Edward Cantrell and the late, Malva Catherine (Wise) Marler.

Ms. Booker retired from Richmond County School System after serving over 30 years as...

Jul 27, 2023

Rudy John Martin, age 22, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on July 19, 2001. Rudy is preceded in death by his grandmother, Nancy Martin. Rudy loved playing video games, and anything involved with Marvel Comics. He was known for his kindness and was described as “ The perfect boy and the best...

Jul 26, 2023

Nancy (Suttles) Martin, age 74, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Atlanta, on September 11, 1948.

The complete obituary will be published once it has been approved by the family.

In accordance with the family’s arrangements, Mrs. Martin will be cremated.

The family plans...

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Timothy Calvin Hughes, Sr., age 60, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in Atlanta on October 28, 1962. Mr. Hughes was the son of the late, Calvin Vergil Hughes and the late, Doris Ruth (Warren) Hughes.

In his younger years, Tim served as Deputy Sheriff for Carroll County Sheriff’s Department....

Jul 26, 2023

Ms. Patricia Ann (Haney) Carter, age 75, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Doraville on July 20, 1948. Ms. Carter was the daughter of the late, Raymond Haney and the late, Ruby Inez (Ford) Barrett. In addition to her parents, Ms. Carter is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Maurice Brownsword;...

Jul 23, 2023

Ms. Dorothy Jean (Chappell) McKibben, age 89, of Temple passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in Villa Rica on August 15, 1933. Ms. McKibben was the daughter of the late, Paul Chappell and the late, Ezma Marie (Davis) Chappell. In addition to her parents, Ms. McKibben is preceded in death by one son-in-law, Randy Williams,...

Jul 21, 2023

Ms. Amber Lee Brunson, age 28, of Carrollton passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born in Douglasville on August 30, 1994. Ms. Brunson was preceded in death by one son, Charlie Brunson.

Survivors include her son, Noah Brunson of Carrollton; her mother and stepfather, Michele and Brian Parsons of Carrollton; her father Timothy Gray...

Jul 19, 2023

Ovid “Mac” Loyd McCalman, age 85, of Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born on Sunday, September 26, 1937. Mr. McCalman was the son of the late, Loyd Monroe McCalman and the late, Lena Christine (Otwell) McCalman. In addition to his parents, Mr. McCalman was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Truitt) McCalman.

Jul 17, 2023

Mrs. Linda Faye (Elrod) Morris, age 60, of Temple passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born in Austell on August 23, 1962. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Stoney Gene Morris, by her daughter, Shailene LeAnne Morris, and by her mother, Margaret (Knott) Elrod.

Mrs. Morris was a member of Covenant...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Leon Truman Smith, age 93, of Villa Rica formerly of Panama City and West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina on June 17, 1930. Mr. Smith was the son of the late, Royster Smith and the late, Chloe (Tutor) Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith...

Jul 14, 2023

Matthew Lee Wilson, age 38, of Bremen passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Villa Rica on April 11, 1985. Lee was preceded in death by his daughter, Krimson Braylee Wilson.

Lee enjoyed being outdoors, participating in Horseshoe Tournaments, going fishing, camping, and riding four wheelers. Above all Lee loved his family and...

Jul 10, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Dianne (Clifton) Bowen, age 68, of Villa Rica passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born in Carrollton on Sunday, July 25, 1954. Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of the late, Riley Clifton and the late, Thelma (Robinson) Clifton. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bowen is preceded in death by her husband, Winford “J.R.”...

Jul 5, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Louise (Rowell) Patterson, age 85, of Carrollton passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Buchanan on Tuesday, September 21, 1937. Mrs. Patterson was the daughter of the late, Hubert Roy Rowell and the late, Katie Ethel Faye (Adams) Rowell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley...

Jul 2, 2023

Mr. Jerry “Jay” Calvin Conaway, age 80, of Temple passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born in Jackson County, Alabama on Tuesday, June 22, 1943. Mr. Conaway was the son of the late, Henry Conaway and the late, Flora (Gilbert) Conaway. In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by one brother, Vallace Conaway...

Jun 12, 2023

Mrs. Eva Mae (Sinyard) Hulsey, age 79, of Bremen passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born in Atlanta on Friday, January 14, 1944. Mrs. Hulsey was the daughter of the late, L.Z. Sinyard and the late, Fannie Etter (Williams) Sinyard. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hulsey is preceded in death by her brothers, Freddie Earl...

Jun 12, 2023

Master Gunnery Sergeant Mark Eric “M.E.” Cherry, age 78, of Bremen passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born in Signal Mountain, Tennessee on Saturday, February 24, 1945. MGySgt Cherry was the son of the late, John Cherry and the late, Marguerite Iva (Beabout) Cherry. In addition to his parents, MGySgt Cherry is preceded in death by...

Jun 7, 2023

Mr. James Harold Smith, age 85, of Temple passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in Dallas on Friday, February 11, 1938. Mr. Smith was the son of the late, William Claude Smith and the late, Ruth (Waldrop) Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his wife of over 53...

Jun 4, 2023

Mrs. Anita Ruth (Head) Vollrath, age 72, of Carrollton passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born in Atlanta on Sunday, May 27, 1951. Mrs. Vollrath was the daughter of the late, Oscar Fred Head and the late, Audrey (Twidelle) Head. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vollrath is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth...