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Cathy P. Smith

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Mrs. Cathy Powell Smith

Mrs. Cathy Powell Smith, age 68 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  

She was born on June 1, 1956 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Van Powell Sr., and Frances Cleo Moncrief Powell. 

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Aaron Smith; sister, Kay Ayer (Richard); brother, Van Powell (Jeannene); nieces and nephews, Jake Ayer (Kayla), Hunter Ayer (Sarra), Raven Ayer Holbrook (Crews), Madison Odom Rogers (Austin), Leah Brandon, Kara Lawrence (Steve), Brad Tracy, Carrie Powell Graham (Kevin), Cody Powell, Kristie Mullen Golden (Travis), Jeremy Mullen (Whitney), and Scott Smith (Lynn); and several other great nieces and nephews and other extended family members. 

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sherry Tracy.  

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Smith will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at twelve o’clock in the afternoon at The Cedartown Church of Christ with minister Ed Lee and minister Ernie Maiwald officiating.  Interment will follow in the family lot of the Northview Cemetery. 

The family of Mrs. Smith will receive family and friends on Friday, February 7, 2025 from six o’clock in the evening until eight o’clock in the evening at the Gammage Funeral Home. 

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Jake Ayer, Hunter Ayer, Richard Ayer, Jim Mullen, Crews Holbrook, and Jeff Truitt. 

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com. 

The Olin L. Gammage and Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mrs. Cathy Powell Smith.


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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