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Kenneth Calvin Bright

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Kenneth Calvin Bright

Mr. Kenneth Calvin Bright, age 91, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, October 14, 2024.

Mr. Bright was born in Riceville, TN, on February 24, 1933, son of the late Ralph Bright and Molly Kinzalow Bright.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Carson Tool and Mold after 30 years of service.

Mr. Bright had been a resident of Rockmart for the past 30 years, moving here from Kennesaw, GA. He enjoyed gardening, making pocketknives and tinkering with his Volkswagen Bug.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bright was preceded in death by his wife, Verda Mae Shore Bright, son, Danny Bright, sister, Venia Cerveny, and grandson, Tate Williams.

Mr. Bright is survived by a daughter, Jamie (Gary) Williams; sons, David (Debbie) Bright, and Scott Bright; sister, Katherine Lindsey. Six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In keeping with his wishes Mr. Bright will be cremated, and no formal services are planned at this time.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Calvin Bright.


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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