Cindy Waits Woodward, age 57, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, at her residence.
Cindy was born in Rockmart on June 13, 1967, daughter of the late Hansel Eugene “Pee Wee” Waits and Shirley Ann Waters Waits. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church.
Cindy had worked for over 20 years with TI Automotive Group in quality control. She enjoyed traveling to the mountain and the beach, going yard-selling, visiting Goodwill, and was always working crossword puzzles in her spare time. Cindy cherished her time with family and loved to laugh, and adored her yorkie, Molly.
In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her grandmother, Effie Mae Waits, and a brother, Randy Waits.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Doyal Wayne Woodward, whom she married October 1, 1988; brother, Stevie (Angie) Waits; aunt, Brabara Bradley; uncle, J.R. Waits; sisters-in-law, Shaun Waits, Dale Beavers and family; brothers-in-law, Darrell Woodward and family, and Ricky Bradley. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Cindy will be held on Sunday evening, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Corey Smith officiating.
Cindy’s family will receive friends Sunday afternoon at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the service hour.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Cindy Waits Woodward.
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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