Bowdon High School Georgia Alumni Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Bradley, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this life on November 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on November 27, 1939, Harry spent his formative years and most of his life in Carrollton, Georgia, wher...

Rev. Milford Ballenger, a beloved minister and cherished member of the West Georgia community, passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on December 14, 1932, in Bowdon, Georgia, Milford dedicated his life to serving others and sharing the Gospel.Milford graduated from Bowdon High Sch...

Shirley Ann Clarke Wantland departed this earthly existence on November 14, 2025, after a long battle with gastric cancer. We feel quite sure that the first thing she did was check in over the Rainbow Bridge to reunite with her beloved fur babies that meant so much to her. Every stray that came to h...

Johnny Mac Turner, age 63, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on January 3, 2026. Born on January 9, 1962, Johnny lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty to family, and a deep appreciation for simple, meaningful moments.Johnny was raised in a close-knit family and was preceded in death by his parent...

With full hearts, we announce that Bette Jean Phillips Barnes, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Blanche and Guy Phillips, born on July 23, 1931.Bette grew up in Carrollton and graduated from Carrollton High School, a member of the class of...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darry Adrian Payton, a beloved father, grandfather, and long-time resident of Roopville, Georgia, who departed this life on November 26, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 11, 1950, in Bowdon, Georgia, Darry was a man of steadfast dedication to bot...

Patricia “Pat” Scribner Bouchard, 78, of Durham passed away on January 15, 2026, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick Maine. Patricia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gerard P. Bouchard. Her son Geoffrey Andrew Bouchard (Geoff) and his fiancé Crystal MacGown. Her sister Diane Scribner of Durham...

The beautiful soul of Sharon Inman Tisinger, of Carrollton, left this earth on October 29, 2025.Sharon was born on April 19, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Ouida and John Inman. She grew up with three wonderful sisters, Susan Inman Newman, Sandra Inman Webster, and Ouida Inman, in a happy a...