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Jerry Lee Carter

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Mr. Jerry Lee Carter

Mr. Jerry Lee Carter, age 76, of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday morning, April 24, 2023, at his residence.

Jerry was born in Rockmart on March 31, 1947, son of the late Hubert Gordon Carter and Ruby Wheeler Carter.

He had lived all his life in Polk County and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Jerry was self-employed, installing carpet and floor coverings. He enjoyed farming and loved his grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Rita Taylor Carter; six children, Tim Carter, Sherry Clements, Amanda Wynn, Joseph Carter, Hannah Carter Gentry, and Zachary Carter; sister, Gail Chambers; brother, Mike Carter. Twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services for Jerry will be held Friday evening, April 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Clements officiating.

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


Charles Argo Sr.


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Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr., age 71, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026.

Charles was born on September 2, 1954, to the late Thomas Jackson Argo and the late Christine Hobbs Argo. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, he was a proud graduate of Rockmart High School in 1972. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University.

Charles dedicated 44 years of faithful service to Meggitt, where he built a respected career before retiring.

In his free time, Charles enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was an avid eBay treasure hunter. He had a passion for shopping for and collecting cars, always making sure to have a special one ready for his family’s yearly trips to Daytona Beach. While in Daytona, he nurtured his love of NASCAR by regularly attending the Daytona 500 with those he cherished most.

Above all, Charles treasured his family. He adored his grandchildren and held an especially special place in his heart for his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Argo.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Julie Argo; his son, Charlie Argo (Kady); 6 grandchildren, Lacey Brinkley, Albrey Argo, Alexia Argo, Emma Leigh Argo, Kerlie Mae Argo, and Luke Argo; 3 great-grandchildren, Lilly Barber, Landen Brinkley, and Aspen Brinkley; and a nephew, Brad Argo.

Funeral services for Charles will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends Monday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles Benjamin Argo Sr.

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