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Chanley “Joe” Hiett

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Mr. Chanley Joseph “Joe” Hiett

Mr. Chanley Joseph “Joe” Hiett, age 76 passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, after a long struggle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Cedartown, Georgia April 12, 1947, son of the late James W. Hiett and Clara Littlefield Hiett.

Mr. Hiett is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Chris Phillips.

Joe was a 1965 graduate of Rockmart High School and also a graduate of Georgia State College. He had a long-distinguished career as a newspaper editor and publisher.

After his retirement, he enjoyed being a substitute teacher at Rockmart High School. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Tech sports and watching western movies. He loved listening and singing gospel music.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Linda Sparks Phillips Hiett; children, Madison Hiett, Elizabeth Hiett, Michael Hiett, Jeffery Hiett, Loraine Mullin; brother, Horace Hiett. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arrangements to celebrate his life will be announced later.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Chanley Joseph “Joe” Hiett.


Shirley Ann Haney Ingle


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It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Shirley Ann Haney Ingle.

Shirley, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born in Knoxville, TN, to Beatrice Laura and Clyde William Haney, on September 18, 1935.

Shirley was a lifetime resident of Rockmart, GA, where she was a lifelong member of Aragon Baptist Church and proudly served as a past Auxiliary President of the American Legion Post 12 in Rockmart, GA.

She was employed at Goodyear for over 22 years and in retirement worked for Rite Aid Pharmacy. Shirley was a graduate of Rockmart High School, Class of 1954, where she was a cheerleader for four years.

Shirley was formerly married to Charles Ingle who preceded her in death. Together they have two surviving daughters, Gina Ingle and Tammy Ingle Sanders, both of Rockmart, GA. Also surviving is a grandson, Russ Sanders and Kelsey Sanders and great-granddaughter, Charlee Sanders of Sandy OR; sister, Myra Haney Quintana and Andrew Quintana of Cartersville, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Shirley is preceded in death by her Mother, Beatrice, and Father, Clyde Haney. Also, preceding her in death are sisters, Dixie Haney Brannon, Toni Haney Blair, Nilada Haney Trenary, Nina Haney Yarbrough, Barb Haney; brothers, Harold Haney, Jack Haney and David Haney,

All who knew Shirley remembered her outgoing personality, infectious laugh and many years of volunteer service for the American Legion. Her whole life was wrapped around her girls, Gina and Tammy and she always said, “nobody did it better than my girls.”

Graveside and interment services for Shirley will be held on Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Todd Jones officiating.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Shirley Ann Haney Ingle.

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