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James Wilson

Kevin The Editor

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Mr. James Wilson

Mr. James Wilson, age 69, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025.

Mr. Wilson was born November 1, 1955, in Cedartown, Georgia, a son of the late William Richard Jackson Wilson and Nancy Parham Wilson.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Rachel Wilson Rushing, and brother, Rickey Wilson.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his children: James Wilson, Jr., Jeremy Wilson and his wife, Nicole, and William Ray Cody Wilson; dearly loved grandchildren: Caitlin Thomas, Wyatt Rushing, Victoria Wilson, and Lucas Wilson; sisters: Lorie Wilson Kitchens, and Elizabeth Wilson Talley; step mother, Mary Wilson; nieces and nephews: Steven Kitchens, David Kitchens, Michael Kitchens, and Velora Welchel; life long friend, Dennis Coburn; and multiple cousins.

Arrangements are currently incomplete, and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

A completed obituary is forthcoming.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Wilson.

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Larry “Bushwacker” Brown

April 11, 2026
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By Kevin The Editor

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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