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Johnny Garrett

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Mr. Johnny G. Garrett

Mr. Johnny G. Garrett, age 79, of Rockmart, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following an extended illness surrounded by family.

Johnny was born October 4, 1946, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Rev. Lawrence & Vivian Garrett.

On December 25, 1965, he married Faye Roberson and was blessed with 50 years of marriage. Having three sons; Mark (Donna) Garrett, Timothy (Tammy) Garrett, Matthew (Jessica) Garrett all of Rockmart. Grandchildren; Zachary (Karyl) Garrett, Elyse (Joey) Beck, Griffin (Emily) Garrett, Brady (Sydney) Garrett, Maggie Lawren Garrett and Gant Garrett. Great-grandchildren include Bella, Porter and Rosalie Garrett, Zoella and Scarlett Beck, Lyla Faye Garrett and Greer Garrett. Sisters; Martha (Max) Barber, Joyce (Tommy) Cooper, sister-in-law, Glenda Garrett. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife Faye, his parents Lawrence & Vivian Garrett, and brother Charles G. Garrett

Johnny graduated from Rockmart High School, class of 1964.

He was a faithful and active member of Morning View Baptist Church. He loved his church and was fully dedicated to his Christian service. He served as Deacon, Ready Workers Sunday School Class Teacher, choir member, and in the past served in many other capacities. He was a charter member of National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Member of Polk County Cattlemen, Georgia Angus Association, American Angus Association and Georgia Cattleman’s Association.

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Johnny’s favorite past time was soul winning, painting, studying his Bible and spending time outside on his farm cutting grass and keeping the farm groomed. Johnny was a partner in Lawrence G. Garrett & Sons General Contractors and he was a licensed Architect for residential, commercial and church construction projects. He is currently owner of Buy Low Building Supply, Inc. located in Rockmart, GA.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon March 8th, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held Monday morning, March 9th, 2026, at 10:00 am at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Hulsey officiating.

Pallbearers will include Zach Garrett, Griffin Garrett, Brady Garrett, Gant Garrett, Porter Garrett, Joey Beck, Donald Lester, Thomas Lester, Gary Ingram and Chris Cooper

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Honorary pallbearers will include The Ready Workers Sunday School Class and Deacons of Morning View Baptist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts can be made to Morning View Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Morning View Christmas Shoppe and Children’s Church to be equally divided.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Johnny G. Garrett.


Larry “Bushwacker” Brown


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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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