Mrs. Donna R. Brooking, age 90 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Fernholtz Reimer.
Mrs. Brooking is survived by her daughter, Sally Brooking; son, Steve Brooking (Annie); sister, Barbara Hacker; grandchildren, Lucas Brooking, Mark Kesler and Laura Latimer; and great-grandchildren, Thomas, William and Elise. Several nieces, nephews and other extended family also survive.
Mrs. Brooking is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Brooking; sister, Lois Monroe; and bother, Louis Reimer.
In keeping with Mrs. Brooking’s wishes, she was cremated. An inurnment service will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida, at a later date.
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 Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted in the services for Mrs. Donna R Brooking.
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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