Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Adairsville, GA and surrounding areas.

Harold Eugene Buffington

Harold Eugene Buffington

Sep 17, 2026



Mr. Harold E. Buffington, age 85, of Woodstock, formerly of Adairsville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with his loving family at his side.

Harold was born in Rome, Georgia on November 9, 1940, son of the late Ethel Smith Buffington and Ennis Levi Buffington. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Polly Jackson and...

Evelyn Smith Touchstone

Evelyn Smith Touchstone

Sep 4, 2026

Mrs. Evelyn Smith Touchstone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 4, 2026.

A lifelong resident of the Snow Springs Community in Adairsville, Evelyn was born at home on July 15, 1938, daughter of the late Jerry Carl and Lula Pearl Camp Smith. She was raised in a farming family, her...

Jonathon Blake Anderson

Jonathon Blake Anderson

Sep 1, 2026

Jonathon Blake Anderson, age 37, of Rome, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 27, 1988, in Rome, Georgia.

Jonathon is survived by his daughter, his pride and joy, Presley Ray Anderson; his beloved momma, Chrystal Carletta Collins; sister, Victoria “Tori” Morris; aunts, Dodie Beauchamp (Ricky) and Suzy Heins (Jeff); uncle, Fred Collins,...

Ruth Allen

Ruth Allen

Aug 31, 2026

Mrs. Alice "Ruth" Allen, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026 at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma, she lived a beautiful life. Ruth was ready to meet her Savior and be reunited with those who have gone on before.

Ruth was born in Walnut Hill, Illinois, on October 9, 1936, daughter of...

James Marvin Tanner

James Marvin Tanner

Aug 30, 2026

Mr. James Marvin Tanner, age 82, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with his loving family at his side.

Marvin was born in the Folsom Community on January 22, 1944, son of the late Maureen Duckett Tanner and Floyd Joseph Tanner. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Annell Ensley Tanner; daughter-in-law,...

Patty Lee Corey

Patty Lee Corey

Aug 28, 2026

Mrs. Patty Lee McClure Corey, 87, of the Folsom Community, completed life's journey on Friday, August 28, 2026, passing away peacefully in the very home where her life began.

Born at home in Folsom, Georgia, on September 29, 1938, Patty was the daughter of the late Robert Ansel McClure and Reba Estelle Miller McClure. In addition to her parents, she was...

April Renae Hardy

April Renae Hardy

Aug 27, 2026

Mrs. April Renae Hardy (Millwood), age 44, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous battle with cancer, April went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, selflessness, and devotion to her family.



April was born in Marietta, Georgia on February 5, 1982, daughter...

Virgil Ray Story

Virgil Ray Story

Aug 27, 2026

Virgil Ray Story, age 90, of Plainville, Georgia departed in this life to gain his reward on August 27th, 2026. Virgil was preceded in death by his mother Annie Mae Pearson, his brothers Junior Robinson, Doyal Story, Jack Martin, and his sisters Virginia Britz and Nell Maxwell.

Virgil is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Patricia; their children, Tim...

Jeanette McDonald Lochridge

Jeanette McDonald Lochridge

Aug 20, 2026

Jeanette McDonald Lochridge, affectionately known as “Net”, age 87, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Jeanette was born on February 13, 1939, in Adairsville, Georgia, daughter of the late, Fairie Frances Herod McDonald and Emmett Raymond McDonald. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Anderson Lochridge; sister, Dorothy...

Mike Lynn Owens

Mike Lynn Owens

Aug 17, 2026

Mr. Michael Lynn Owens, known to everyone as Mike, age 60, of Calhoun, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his residence.

Michael was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 18, 1965, son of Martha Hackney Owens and the late John D. Owens, JR. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tracy Owens, grandmother, Faye Hackney, niece, Tonya...

Wilma Quarles Reed

Wilma Quarles Reed

Aug 16, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Wilma Quarles Reed, known to everyone as Wilma, age 84, of Adairsville, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Wilma was born in Cartersville, Georgia on September 23, 1941, daughter of the late William Emory Quarles and Mamie Alma Townsend Quarles. She was also greeted in...

Billy Joe Combs

Billy Joe Combs

Aug 15, 2026

Billy Joe “Bill” Combs, age 74, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, following a courageous battle with various health issues.

Bill was born on March 26, 1952, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Mary Magdalene Gayheart Combs “Mag” and William Kanis Combs “Red”. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda...

Julie Ann Winters

Julie Ann Winters

Aug 12, 2026

Mrs. Julie Ann Winters “Mama Julie”, age 70, formerly of Adairsville, GA passed Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her residence in Cleveland, Tenn.

Julie found great joy in cooking, listening to music, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. She had a warm and vibrant spirit, bringing love, laughter, and joy to those around her. Throughout her working years,...

Steven D Young

Steven D Young

Aug 10, 2026

Mr. Steven Donavin Young, age 33, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 10, 2026, with his loved ones by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Steven was born in Calhoun, GA, August 25, 1992

He is survived by his loving wife, Janell Young; father, Stephen Young (April); mother, Amanda Young; brothers, Michael Hall (Jessica), Remington...

Larry Todd Adcock

Larry Todd Adcock

Aug 5, 2026

Mr. Larry Todd Adcock, age 52, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond, in Rome, GA.

Todd was born in Cartersville, GA, April 29, 1974, son of the late Larry Gene Colston and Patsy D. Adcock. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James Colston and Thelma Bailey Colston, and Clyde and...

Bobbie Jo Brewer

Bobbie Jo Brewer

Aug 3, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Jo Wilson Brewer, age 92, of Marietta, passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 3, 2026.

Bobbie was born in Seneca, South Carolina, January 5, 1934 to the late Bennie Cora Cross Wilson and William Malon Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Garland Franklin Brewer, son, William Robert Brewer and brother, James Wilson.

Survivors include her...

Vaughn Lee Craig

Vaughn Lee Craig

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Vaughn Lee Craig, age 60, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with his loved ones at his side. He was born in Rome, Georgia March 14,1966.

Survivors include his son, Brandon Craig and wife Rachel; grandchildren, Dawson, Annslee, and Isaiah Craig; mother, Carolyn Craig; father, Jack Craig and wife Betty; brothers, Ricky Craig, and Rodney Craig and...

James Alton Reed

James Alton Reed

Jul 20, 2026

Mr. James Alton Reed, age 93, of Adairsville, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

James was born in Cartersville, Georgia on July 17, 1933, son of the late Dollie Frances Fields Reed and William Howard Reed. He was also greeted in heaven by his two brothers, Jake...

Terry Clyde Hall

Terry Clyde Hall

Jul 18, 2026

Mr. Terry Clyde Hall, age 71, of Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 18, 2026. Mr. Hall was born in Marietta, GA, on October 27, 1954, son of the late Billie Dove Butterworth Hall and Clyde Hall, Jr.

Mr. Hall, a man of remarkable intellect, gentle spirit, and deep faith, is leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and quiet...

Barry Dean Smith

Barry Dean Smith

Jul 13, 2026

Barry Dean Smith, age 58, of Rydal, Georgia, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Barry was born in Calhoun, Georgia on August 3, 1967, son of Hugh Lee Smith and the late Betty Ray Smith.

Survivors include his father, Hugh Lee Smith; children, Kayla Alvarado (Michael), Keri Smith, and Kyler Smith (Macy);grandchildren, Aubrey Alvarado, Elijah...

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