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Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Camp Hicks

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Mrs. Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Camp Hicks

Mrs. Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Camp Hicks, age 70, of Rockmart, GA passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

She was born in Rockmart on August 14, 1955, a daughter of the late James Nathan Camp and the late Mary Elizabeth Duke Camp.  

Becky had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a member of the Mt. Zion East Baptist Church of Buchanan.  The greatest love of her life was spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Alan and Tommy Camp and Larry and Jerry Duke.

Survivors include her husband, Bobbie Joe Hicks; son, Bobbie James “B.J.” Hicks; brother, Dennis Camp; sisters: Rosemary Cochran, Vivian Pierce and her husband Preston and Brenda Jones.

In keeping with her wishes Becky will be cremated and plans for her memorial service will be announced soon.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Ethel Rebecca “Becky” Camp Hicks.


Wayne McClelland


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Mr. Wayne McClelland

Mr. Wayne McClelland, age 75, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Mr. McClelland was born December 27, 1950, in Granite City, Illinois, son of Darwin Mueller and Lorene Woodard Mueller.

Mr. McClelland proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. His service fostered a lifelong commitment to supporting fellow veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he served disabled veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he advocated for veterans’ rights.

Mr. McClelland was passionate about his family and those who called him “Poppy.” He cherished his family and treasured every moment spent with them. Professionally, Mr. McClelland worked as an Oil Factory Blender for Troco Oil. Beyond his career, he enjoyed both woodworking and leatherworking as a hobby. He enjoyed old music and had a fondness for antique shopping.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McClelland is preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Miller McClelland; son, Jason Michael McClelland; and daughter, Courtney Owens (Eric).

Mr. McClelland is survived by his daughters, Brandi Azlin (John), and Sonni Kendall; grandchildren: Hannah Long (Vance), Haylee Griffin (Drew), Lemual Azlin (Brooke), Whitney Azlin, Sadie Burgess, Chase Burgess, Legend Owens, Journey Owens, Shooter Owens, Maverick Owens, Courtney Minter (Guy), Katie Minter (Landon), Cody Minter (Emily), and Bo Minter (Tori); great-grandchildren: Rhylee, Sawyer, Walker, Wade, Khalyla, Sophia, Ronan, Remington, Ben, Jessie, Johnny, Jackson, Heath, Slade, Mollie, Luke, and Millie; siblings: Roger Mueller (Michelle), Gary McClelland (Carol), and Brenda Underwood; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at Smith & Miller Funeral Home.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Wayne McClelland.

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