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Jack Watson

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Mr. Jack Watson

Mr. Jack Watson, 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Jack was born August 28, 1937, to the late Joe and Maybell Watson in Cedartown.

He was a proud United States Army veteran. Mr. Watson proudly worked for many years as a driver for Red Top and was a faithful member of Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church in Cedartown.

After his retirement, he enjoyed spending his days with his family and fishing.

His loving wife of 53 years, Mrs. Virginia Watson, also preceded him in death, as did many other brothers and sisters. 

Surviving is his daughter, Lisa Martinez; grandchildren, Adam and Joannie Shipman, Lonnie Floyd, Kayla Reyes, and Selena Martinez; great-grandchildren, Jace Floyd, Ava Floyd, Raelyn Floyd, and Alexis Floyd. Many other nieces and nephews also survive Mr. Watson. 

The family will hold a visitation on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 6:00 until 8:00 at Litesey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 30, 2024, at noon in the chapel of Litesey Funeral Home, with Mark Fogarty officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot at New Harmony Baptist Church with full military honors. 

To express your condolences 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. Clifford “Jack” Watson. 


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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