Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Ms. Shirley Ann Harris, 75, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 20, 2023, at her residence.

Shirley was born in Adairsville, Georgia, January 30, 1948, to the late James Harris and Lizzie Mae Ward Watson. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Jessie Bell Harris and Isiah Ward Odessa whom she...

Oct 19, 2023

Bradley Jacob Fullerton, 40, of Athens, GA, passed from life Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Bradley was born June 20, 1983, Rapides Parish, Alexandria, Louisiana. Bradley lived in Athens, GA, a city where he found much happiness.

Bradley is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Carroll and Marglo Hicks, Winnfield, LA.  Paternal grandparents Jerry G. Fullerton,...

Oct 14, 2023

Mrs. Marcilla Jane Cochran Eastwood, age 73, passes away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Hiram, Georgia.

Jane was born in Rome on November 30, 1949, and grew up in Adairsville, Georgia. She was the daughter of Louise Woody Cochran and William Henry Cochran both of Adairsville. She was also preceded in death by her loving...

Oct 2, 2023

Ms. Mary McConnell Carreathers, 83, Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2023, at PruittHealth Rome.

Mary was born in Adairsville, Georgia, May 8, 1940, to the late James Dewey McConnell, Sr and Nellie Mae Trimble McConnell. She was also preceded in death by her son, Frederick Ramon Carreathers; brothers, James Dewey McConnell Jr and William...

Sep 29, 2023

Rev. C. E. Wilkey, age 86, a lifelong resident of Kingston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

C. E. was born in Kingston, GA, October 17, 1936, son of the late Emmett Wilkey and Lillie Wilkey Jones. Mr. Wilkey was also preceded in death by...

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Travis Lamar Lancaster, age 85, of Adairsville passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home.

Travis was born in Calhoun, GA, June 15, 1938, son of the late Henry Lancaster and Ruby Craig Lancaster. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Danielly. Travis was a member of the First Christian Church...

Sep 23, 2023

Harvey Lewis Herod, 90, of La Fayette, GA passed away Saturday September 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Harvey was born to Roy Shaw Herod Sr. and Mellie Dangler Herod. He was raised in a large family on a farm near Adairsville at Hall Station where he was taught the value of hard work. As early...

Sep 21, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jo McClure Harris, age 89, of Folsom Glade Road, Adairsville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

She was born in Adairsville, GA, on September 29, 1933, daughter of the late Walter Hubert McClure and Jesse Johnson McClure. She was also preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Billy Howell Harris; son,...

Sep 21, 2023

Mrs. Wilma Jean West, of Adairsville, formerly of Marietta passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving children two days before turning 93.

Mrs. West was born in Carroll County, Tennessee, September 23, 1930, daughter of the late Samuel Carroll and Eva Lowe Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Sep 20, 2023

Mr. Jeffery David Greene, 56, of Adairsville, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20, 2023, at Northside Hospital with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Rome, Georgia, July 8, 1967, son of Bobby Terry Greene and Wanda Stringer Owens. Jeff was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a diesel mechanic...

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. W. Bruce Harrell, age 49, of Stoner Road, Adairsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Kennestone Hospital.

He was born in Rome, Georgia, October 30, 1973, son of Wendell Harrell and the late JoAnn Parker Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Jessie J. Parker and Bessie Cochran Parker and...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Sue Smith, age 84, of Adairsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family.

Barbara Sue was affectionately known by several names. Her nieces and nephews called her Aunt Barbara Hun; Billy's side of the family called her Sue, and in her grandmother years she was called "Grandmaw" and most often...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Louise Hyde Evans, lovingly known as "Sister" to her family, age 85, of Rydal, went to her Heavenly home September 13, 2023.

Mrs. Evans was born in Kingston, Georgia, June 21, 1938, daughter of the late John D. Hyde and Pauline West Hyde. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Evans...

Sep 11, 2023

William T. Harris, Jr., known to everyone as "Coach Bill Harris" of Adairsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Cobb County, GA, August 22, 1937, son of the late William T. Harris, (Pee-We) and Eula Irene Bunch Harris. He was also preceded...

Sep 9, 2023

Ms. Anna Bell Willerson, age 74, of Calhoun, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023, with her loved ones by her side.

Ann was born in Adairsville, Georgia, July 9, 1949, daughter of the late Hubert Earskin Smith and Agnes Louise Boswell Smith. Mrs. Willerson was of the Baptist faith. Ann loved her family and was a...

Sep 7, 2023

Mrs. Helen Anne (Tate) Davenport, age 85, of Calhoun, GA passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 7, 2023, at The Fountains in Calhoun.

Helen Anne was born in Adairsville, Georgia, January 3, 1938, daughter of the late Henry Grady Tate and Lily Ada (Shope) Tate.  She was member of Belmont Baptist Church. Mrs. Davenport was an administrative...

Sep 6, 2023

Mrs. Aurie Bob Pickard Brookshire, age 76, of Adairsville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Floyd Atrium Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

Aurie was born in Cartersville, GA, April 6, 1947, daughter of the late Robert Leonard Pickard and Bobbie Hester Pickard. Mrs. Brookshire was also preceded in death by her daughter, Bobbie Steward....

Aug 31, 2023

Jonathon Robert Lowe, 41, of Cartersville, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2023, at his residence.

Jonathon was born in Cartersville, GA, November 9, 1981, to Doris Cline Lowe and the late Franklin Terry Lowe. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey and Madall Cline and Frank and Lily Lowe; uncles, Larry Jacobs and...

Aug 31, 2023

Mrs. Rosa Lee Helen Hayes Freeman, age 84, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Braswell Mountain, GA, August 25, 1939, daughter of the late Jute Hayes and Annie Mae Jacobs Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Freeman;...

Aug 28, 2023

Evelyn "Lynn" Holmes Chassaniol, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, with her loved ones at her side.

Lynn was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, on November 19, 1938, to the late Herbert Joseph Chassaniol and Frances Holmes Chassaniol. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Carollo. She graduated with honors from Delta State...