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James Lee Williams

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Mr. James Lee Williams

Mr. James Lee Williams, age 87, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Mr. Williams was born in Rockmart on May 17, 1937, son of the late James Franklin Williams and Lillie Mae Benson Williams.

He had lived all his life in Rockmart and was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Williams had worked with Chick Automotive and Marquette Cement. He enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by a son, Gary Williams, a great-grandchild, brothers, John Frank Williams, and Carl Williams, sisters, Linda Brannon, Elsie Reynolds, Dorothy Wright, and Barbara Crowe.

Mr. Williams is survived by a son, Greg (Julie) Williams; daughter, Yvonne (Mark) McDowell; sister, Annie Folds. Five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. 

In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Williams will be cremated, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.  

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Lee Williams.


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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