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Barbara Carroll Roberson

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Ms. Barbara Carroll Roberson

Ms. Barbara Carroll Roberson, age 97, of Cedartown, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. 

Ms. Roberson was born March 21, 1927, in Cedartown, Georgia, a daughter of the late Earnest Carroll, Sr. and Mary Ellen Carroll. 

Ms. Roberson was a lifelong member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church where she found great joy singing in the choir. She has been an avid Braves fan since they moved to Atlanta in 1966.

She enjoyed playing card games with her friends and watching game shows. She dedicated her life to being a homemaker and caring for her family.

Ms. Roberson loved her family and had a special place in her heart for her children, grandchildren, and her “granddogs.”

In addition to her parents, Ms. Roberson was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. William C. Roberson, Sr.; son, “Billy” Roberson, Jr.; sister, Betty Ann Greenway; and brother, Earnest “Billy” Carroll, Jr. 

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She is survived by her son, Stewart Roberson and his wife, Shawna; two grandchildren, Matthew Roberson and Connor Roberson; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Serving as pallbearers will be: James Roberson, David Nichols, Jarrod Thornton, Bob Willingham, Matthew Roberson, Connor Roberson, Terry Rutledge, and Johnny Crawford. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Her family will receive friends, also on Tuesday, from 12:00 PM until the service hour.   

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Flowers are welcomed, however the family would prefer memorial contributions to Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, PO Box 108, Cedartown, Georgia 30125. 

Ms. Roberson’s family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the attentive care she received. 

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Barbara Carroll Roberson. 


Tony Ray Taylor


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Mr. Tony Ray Taylor

Mr. Tony Ray Taylor, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Mr. Taylor was born in Marietta, Georgia, on November 10, 1952, a son of the late William Albert Taylor and the late Eunice Purser Taylor.

Tony spent most of his life in Kennesaw, where he was a resident for 48 years, before moving to Rockmart two and a half years ago. After relocating, he attended Victory Baptist Church.

Tony found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors fishing and tending to his garden, and he especially enjoyed grilling and barbecuing for family and friends. These moments, filled with laughter and togetherness, were where Tony was most at peace and happiest.

In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Marie Maner, and a brother, Roy Taylor.

Tony is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Lana Turner Taylor; daughter, Lisa Taylor; son, Michael Taylor; grandchildren, Emily Potts, Sophie Maner, Colin Douglas, Kaitlyn Taylor, and Grayson Douglas; sister, Edna (CW) Knight. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Tony will be held on Wednesday afternoon, January14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Snapp officiating.

Tony’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Tony Ray Taylor.

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