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Janice Ann McDowell

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Janice Ann McDowell

Janice Ann McDowell, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday morning, September 29, 2024.

Janice was born in Villa Rica, GA, on June 20, 1964, a daughter of the late Earl Waits and Elizabeth Ogle Waits.

She had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart and was a member of Morning View Baptist Church. Janice had worked for Meggitt for a number of years.

She loved the Christmas season and enjoyed decorating and cooking. Her grandsons were the loves of her life.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a sister, Jill Waits.

Janice is survived by her daughter, Janna (Austin) Phillips; grandsons, Titus Phillips and Tucker Phillips. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life for Janice will be held on Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

Janice’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home Monday from 5:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Janice Ann McDowell.


Alan Dale “Al” Statham


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Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham

Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham, age 64, of Aragon, GA passed away Friday afternoon, February 6, 2026.

Al was born in Rome, GA on July 24, 1961, to the late Billy Statham and Margaret Mitchell Statham. He spent his entire life in Polk County and was a graduate of Rockmart High School, Class of 1979.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing softball, but most of all, his greatest joy was watching his granddaughter play softball. He had his special place at the end of his fence where he loved watching Kiley play. He also enjoyed shooting pool with Braidyn and loved working outside.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his nephew, Seth Hitchcock.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kris Statham, to whom he married on March 20, 1982; his daughter, Hannah (Corey) Price; 3 grandchildren, Kiley Statham, Braidyn Statham, and Brian Bowman; his brothers, Phil (Loye) Statham, Mickey (Jerri) Statham; and his sister, Patricia (Eldon) Watts. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Statham will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Jones officiating and eulogies given by Kiley Statham, Braiden Statham, and Mark Gray.

The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 pm until the service hour at the funeral home.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Alan Dale “Al” Statham.

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