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Christie Dawn Cochran Gay

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Mrs. Christie Dawn Cochran Gay

Mrs. Christie Dawn Cochran Gay, age 46, of Rockmart, GA passed away Friday, December 4, 2020.

Christie was born in Rome, GA on January 3, 1974, a daughter of Wendell Cochran and Beverly Jones Cochran. She had lived all of her life in Rockmart where she was very active throughout the years with Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. Christie was of the Baptist faith and had attended Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing on her computer and she had a great love for her grandchildren.

Christie was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Anthony Gay, Sr.; and her father, Wendell Cochran.

Survivors include her two daughters: Keyla Taylor and Krista Gay, both of Cedartown; son, Kyler Gay, Cartersville; two grandchildren: Karsyn Childers and Kassandra Gay; mother, Beverly Cochran; and brother, Bryan Cochran.



Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Goss officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12 noon until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Christie Dawn Cochran Gay.




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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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