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Angela Joe Oswalt

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Ms. Angela Joe Oswalt

Ms. Angela Joe Oswalt, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Angela was born May 7, 1952, in Rome, Georgia, daughter of the late John Foster Oswalt and Ruth Caldwell Williams.

Angela spent the greater part of her life in Polk and Haralson County. She was of the Baptist faith. Angela found joy watching birds and especially loved cardinals.

She loved to travel, and always enjoyed a good cup of coffee. She was a kind and free-spirited person who was a joy to be around.

Above all, Angela loved her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were very special to her, and she cherished her time with them.

In addition to her parents, Angela is preceded in death by brothers, Benjamin Franklin Williams and Donald Oswalt.

Angela is survived by her children: Joshua Edmond Hayes, Sr. of Cedartown, Georgia, and Benajmin Stephen Hayes and his wife, Rachel, of Bremen, Georgia; seven dearly loved grandchildren: Montgomery Hayes, Kelsey Carroll, Alannah Hayes, Kiley Hayes, Benjamin Hayes, Joshua Hayes, and Tilden Hayes; several great-grandchildren; brother, Gene Oswalt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Richard Brannon officiating.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Angela Joe Oswalt.


Johnny Garrett


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Mr. Johnny G. Garrett

Mr. Johnny G. Garrett, age 79, of Rockmart, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following an extended illness surrounded by family.

Johnny was born October 4, 1946, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Rev. Lawrence & Vivian Garrett.

On December 25, 1965, he married Faye Roberson and was blessed with 50 years of marriage. Having three sons; Mark (Donna) Garrett, Timothy (Tammy) Garrett, Matthew (Jessica) Garrett all of Rockmart. Grandchildren; Zachary (Karyl) Garrett, Elyse (Joey) Beck, Griffin (Emily) Garrett, Brady (Sydney) Garrett, Maggie Lawren Garrett and Gant Garrett. Great-grandchildren include Bella, Porter and Rosalie Garrett, Zoella and Scarlett Beck, Lyla Faye Garrett and Greer Garrett. Sisters; Martha (Max) Barber, Joyce (Tommy) Cooper, sister-in-law, Glenda Garrett. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife Faye, his parents Lawrence & Vivian Garrett, and brother Charles G. Garrett

Johnny graduated from Rockmart High School, class of 1964.

He was a faithful and active member of Morning View Baptist Church. He loved his church and was fully dedicated to his Christian service. He served as Deacon, Ready Workers Sunday School Class Teacher, choir member, and in the past served in many other capacities. He was a charter member of National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Member of Polk County Cattlemen, Georgia Angus Association, American Angus Association and Georgia Cattleman’s Association.


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Johnny’s favorite past time was soul winning, painting, studying his Bible and spending time outside on his farm cutting grass and keeping the farm groomed. Johnny was a partner in Lawrence G. Garrett & Sons General Contractors and he was a licensed Architect for residential, commercial and church construction projects. He is currently owner of Buy Low Building Supply, Inc. located in Rockmart, GA.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon March 8th, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held Monday morning, March 9th, 2026, at 10:00 am at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Hulsey officiating.

Pallbearers will include Zach Garrett, Griffin Garrett, Brady Garrett, Gant Garrett, Porter Garrett, Joey Beck, Donald Lester, Thomas Lester, Gary Ingram and Chris Cooper


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Honorary pallbearers will include The Ready Workers Sunday School Class and Deacons of Morning View Baptist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts can be made to Morning View Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Morning View Christmas Shoppe and Children’s Church to be equally divided.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Johnny G. Garrett.

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