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James Arnold Malone

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Mr. James Arnold Malone

Mr. James Arnold Malone, age 89, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  He was born on October 20, 1936.  He was the son of the late Alvin and Lula Bell Brazier Malone. 

Mr. Malone is survived by his wife, Margaret “Margie” Kelley Malone; daughters, Beverly Jean Malone and Belinda Malone (Pat); sons, James Malone (Donna), Jeffery A. Malone and Bradley Charles Malone (Jeanette); sister-in-law, Martha Malone; grandchildren, Andrew, Brittney, Michael, Blake, Ashley and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Layla, Addison, Jason, Rylee, Haylyn, John-Reed, Liam, Noah, Bella, Jonah, Colt, Aurora, and Johnathan; several nieces and nephews  and several other extended family members. 

Mr. Malone is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ima Jean Spann Malone; sisters, Ruby Jewell Tinney, Mary Lee Teal and Alline Lockridge; brothers, Donald Malone and Charles Malone and great-grandson, Brody M. Malone. 

A graveside service for Mr. Malone will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30 am in the family lot of Northview Cemetery with Rev. Billy Hicks officiating. 

The family of Mr. Malone will receive family and friends on Friday, March 6, 2026 from five o’clock in the evening until seven o’clock in the evening at the Gammage Funeral Home and also on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9 o’clock in the morning until eleven o’clock in the morning at the Gammage Funeral Home. 

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Michael Malone, Zackary Williams, Andrew Malone, Blake Darnell, Jason Sanzari and Addison Malone. 

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 Mr. James Arnold Malone. 


Larry “Bushwacker” Brown


Obituaries

Mr. Larry “Bushwacker” Brown, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Larry was born in Cedartown, Georgia, to the late J.C. Brown and Betty Garrett Brown, on August 15, 1959.

He was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, rarely missing a chance to cheer them on. In his free time, he found joy in the simple things—riding the back roads, singing karaoke with friends, and spending time working on cars. He also had a love for music, often picking up a guitar and playing for those around him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Jimmy Brown; nephews, Kevin Brown and Kenneth Brown; long-time friend, Jerone Jackson.

Larry is survived by his children Keith Brown (Alisha), Daniel Brown (Lindsey Reece), and Jadya Brown; twelve grandchildren; brother, Terry Brown (Diane Glover); sister-in-law, Belinda Brown. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Services for Larry “Bushwacker” Brown will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Reverend Justin Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Union Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Piedmont, Alabama.

His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Smith & Miller Funeral Home.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Larry “Bushwacker” Brown.

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