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Donald Thompson

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Mr. Donald Timothy “Timmy” Thompson

Mr. Donald Timothy “Timmy” Thompson, age 62, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Friday January 24, 2025.

Mr. Thompson was born November 21, 1962 to the late Jodie T. Thompson and the late Sara Ruth Forrester.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his loving wife, Susan Gray Thompson; daughter, Nikki Hulsey; and sister, Frankie Thompson Gable.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his daughter, Melissa Thompson; siblings, Tommy Thompson (Angie), Sara Teel Barker (Jerry), Ann Lyons, Barbara Powell, and Janeie Tripp (Chuck); and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. Thompson will be conducted Sunday January 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the chapel of the Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday prior to the service from 4:00 PM until the service hour at 5:00 PM at Litesey Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

To express your condolences online to the family please visit our website at www.liteseyfh.com.

The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Donald Thompson.


Bettie “Renee” Borders


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Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders

Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders, age 69, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Saturday morning, November 15, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Renee was the daughter of the late Javon Layman and the late Elizabeth Hooker Layman.

She made Rockmart her home for most of her life, where she devoted herself to caring for her family as a loving homemaker.

Renee found joy in cross-stitching and had an appreciation for all kinds of music. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Borders; her 2 daughters, Nancie Borders and Carrie (Paul) Rakestraw; her son, Kenneth Borders, II; her grandchildren, Ciera (Chase) Rayburn, Connor Brock, Cole Brock, Alec Brogdon, Bailey McDonald, Glenda (Adam) Brinkley, Julie Rakestraw, and Christopher Rakestraw; her great-grandchildren, Jayden Fontenot, Brelyn Pike, Kade Pike, C.J. Brock, Emmalyn Brock, Langston Owens, Kaydence Watson, Raia Rayburn, Colt Rayburn, Ryder Brinkley, Holden Brinkley, and Labron Jenkins, Jr.

Funeral services for Mrs. Borders will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Melton Moss officiating. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Dustin Jeffery, Paul Rakestraw, Alec Brogdon, Chase Rayburn, Jayden Fontenot, and Jason Sanborn.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders.

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