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Coach Don Daniel, age 83, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, born on May 29, 1938 in Sumter County, Georgia, the son of the late Luke and Edna Daniel. Coach Daniel served in the US Navy as a Medic for four years and earned his Bachelors Degree from West Georgia College and Masters Degree from Albany State University. While at West Georgia College he earned the title of national tennis champion. He taught and coached at Villa Rica High School from 1964 to 1970 and later retired after 45 years at Terrell Academy in Dawson, Georgia. He coached a variety of sports but was best known as the head basketball coach winning a number of championships. In his honor, Terrell Academy named the...

Dil G. Barnett, age 94, passed away on December 16, 2021. Son of the late Truman and Mamie Trulove Barnett, Dil was born on May 9, 1927. He was one of nine children in the family which lived in rural Forsyth County, Georgia. Dil was a graduate of Norcross High School, Reinhardt College, and Mercer University. He played basketball and baseball in college, and later went on to play minor league baseball. Dil also served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. Dil and Claire Hall married on July 2, 1948. They first met at Reinhardt College, and they later liked to recall how Claire would sit in the windowsill of her dorm to call down to Dil as he set out each morning to milk the...

Glenn quietly moved from this world to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After moving to Carroll County about five years ago to be close to family, Glenn spent the last two years under the loving care of the wonderful team at The Stewart House, the compassionate Caretakers of West Georgia sitter group, his family, and the kind staff of Sacred Journey Hospice. Family, friends, and caregivers will miss Glenn's gentle, quiet manner, calm spirit, and sense of humor. Glenn is the son of Claire (Hall) Barnett and Dil G. Barnett. He was born on August 27th, 1951. After graduating from Cedartown High School in 1969, Glenn attended Young Harris College and the University of...

Mr. Sidney Wayne Mosely, age 83, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Mr. Mosely was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on March 29, 1938, the son of the late Sidney Lanier Mosely and Ruth Smith Mosely. Survivors are wife, Laura Mosely; daughter, Lynn Mosely; grandchildren, Betsy (Jarred) Stevens, Emily (Anthony) Grimaldi; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Wanda Mosely McGeady. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Mosely Johnson. Funeral service was July 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Carrollton. Interment was in Carroll Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Local Missions, 102 Dixie St.,...

John died peacefully in his sleep during the evening of February 9th. He was on the phone earlier in the day with a representative of Samaritan's Purse asking how he could help with their Christian Outreach. John was blessed with a gifted mind. In grade school he explained Einstein's Theory of Relativity to his teachers. He was blessed with a strong body. Playing football and pumping iron to condition himself for the Mr. South Contest. He graduated from Marietta High School as valedictorian and received multiple scholarships. He chose a full scholarship to Vanderbilt University in the writing seminars program. He later attended the University of Alaska to study mining engineering, then...

Mrs. Patsy Ann Maxwell Akin, age 84, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. Mrs. Akin was born March 26, 1936 in Carroll Co., GA, the daughter of Rhudy P. Maxwell and Lucille S. Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin brothers, Billy and Bobby Maxwell, and daughter Jane Maxwell Akin, (infant), all of Carrollton, GA. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Wyndell Akin, Carrollton, GA; children, Jeff Akin (Sherry), Warner Robins, GA, Ann Parker, Fayetteville, GA, and Andy Akin, Rome, GA; grandchildren, Hannah Parker and Rachel Parker, Fayetteville, GA, and Tyler Akin and Scott Akin, Warner Robins, GA; sister-in-law, June Maxwell, Carrollton, GA;...

Mr. James Steven Curtis, age 64, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Steve, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on December 24, 1955 in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was a Quality Control Manager in construction during his working career. Steve was an Atlanta Falcons fan through and through and enjoyed attending football games with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Russell Cox, and Newell Lee Curtis; as well as two brothers, Lee Curtis and Wesley Mahaffey. Survivors include Shonnye Curtis; three daughters, Christy (Dick) Newton, Brigette Curtis, and Jennie Curtis; grandchildren, Hunter (Brook)...

Mr. Jerry Wayne Cranford, age 74, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. Mr. Cranford was born in High Point, North Carolina on August 29, 1945, the son of the late Clyde Henry Cranford and Margie Black Cranford. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Mr. Cranford was a retired police officer with the High Point, North Carolina Police Department with more than 30 years of service. During his years at the police department, he served as a master police officer and a field training officer, leaving behind a legacy of loyalty and laughter among his brother officers. Jerry had a gift for making friends. His sense of humor was legendary. If you knew Jerry, it...

Mrs. Lorraine T. Reda of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away peacefully Monday, April 27, 2020. Survived by Sandi Britton (Lonnie), Ron Schwallier (Betty), Dennis Schwallier, Norma Golden, Jim Schwallier (Sally), Michelle Zielinski (Scott), Lisa Dilly (Mike). Preceded in death her son Dale Schwallier and granddaughter Amanda Dilly. A Catholic mass will be held in Georgia, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. It will be live streamed through Lisa Dilly's Facebook page. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grand Rapids, MI. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to Tanner Foundation Indigent Program Fund. Visit www.almonfuneralhome.com for complete obituary.

Reven Jim Embry, age 85, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at The Oaks Assisted Living Home. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Gray Hill, Alabama to Lola Embry. Reven graduated from Woodland High School in 1952 where he was a star basketball player in the area. He held several personal Alabama state records for many years. After high school he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He then attended West Georgia College on a basketball scholarship and the GI bill. He later completed his Masters of Education at Auburn University. He enjoyed a long career as a teacher and principal and eventually retired from the Polk County...

Mr. James Dewey Knight, age 90 of Carrollton, Georgia died on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Mr. Knight was born on January 24, 1929 in the Harbins Community of Gwinnett County to the late Dewey E. and Pearlie G. Knight. He is survived by his wife, Winky Knight and children, Kathy Kenimer (Robert), Karen Steele (Terry), and Steven J. Knight. He is also survived by four granddaughters; 7 great grandchildren; sisters-in-laws, Blanche Knight and Martha Martin. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Almon Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 15 at 11 am at the First Baptist Church, Carrollton. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of...

Mrs. Martha Ann House, age 81 of Carrollton, Georgia died Saturday, December 28, 2019. Mrs. House was born in Rome, Georgia on May 13, 1938, the daughter of the late William Thomas Cagle and Angie Wood Cagle. Prior to moving to Carrollton she spent her entire life in Rome and Cave Springs, Georgia. She was retired from the Georgia School of Deaf and Coca Cola Bottling Company. Mrs. House was a member of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Becky Price of Newnan, Tommy and Pam House of Whitesburg; grandchildren and their spouses, David and Erin Price, Amanda and Ben Echols, Keri and Jeremy McCormick, Lauren and Jacob Orbeck,...

Mr. John Earnest Mann, age 70, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Mr. Mann was born in Carroll County, Georgia on January 18, 1949, the son of the late George Everett Mann and Mary Lucille New Mann. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Mann was a pilot and managed the Polk County Airport for numerous years. Survivors include his sister, Shirley Nixon of Carrollton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Linda Mann of Douglasville, George Tommy and Sheila Mann of Villa Rica; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Elizabeth...

CARROLLTON, GA -- Dr. James "Jim" W. Carr, 83, passed away Sunday, October 02, 2019, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA. Services will be on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 4pm at Almon Chapel in Carrollton, GA.