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Helen Ruth Cushing

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Mrs. Helen Ruth Arp Cushing

Mrs. Helen Ruth Arp Cushing, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.  

She was born on August 15, 1950 in Piedmont, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Maggie Alexander Arp.

Mrs. Cushing is survived by her husband, Edward Bill Cushing; daughter, Barbara Cushing; son, Tony Edward Cushing (Dana); sister, Sara Woody; grandchildren, Cody Cushing (Maykala) and Nichole Cushing (Donovan); great-grandchildren, Ava Grace Cushing and Koplyn Edward Cushing; and several other extended family members. 

Mrs. Cushing is preceded in death by her parent and numerous brothers and sisters. 

In keeping with Mrs. Cushing’s wishes, she was cremated.  A memorial service will be held in the coming days. 

Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Cushing’s nephews. 

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 Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mrs. Helen Ruth Arp Cushing.


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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