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Lynda Susan Banks

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Mrs. Lynda Susan Banks, age 81, of Rockmart, GA passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

She was born in Atlanta, GA on January 1, 1944 a daughter of the late Lowell Blackmon and the late Ruby Piper Blackmon.

Mrs. Banks and her family moved the Rockmart area in 1997 and later moved to Florida returning to Rockmart in 2018. She attended Victory Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker but had formerly worked for Rich’s Department Store, Lowell’s Attic and the Chocolate Café.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gail Banks.

Survivors include her husband, Malvy Banks, Jr.; two daughters: Judy Thompson and Sandi Banks; six grandchildren: Nathaniel Thompson, Alex Thompson, Austin Banks, Abbi Ballard, Kyle Morris and Emily Ford; twelve great grandchildren also survive.

In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 29th. at 2:00 pm in the fellowship hall of 101 Church in Aragon.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to Cancer Navigators or the church of your choice in Mrs. Banks memory.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Lynda Susan Banks.


Lela Ann Parris


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Mrs. Lela Ann Parris

Mrs. Lela Ann Parris, age 88, passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026.

Mrs. Parris was born on September 21, 1937, in Montgomery, AL daughter of the late Barney Hood and Augusta Pyron Hood, and had lived the greater part of her life in Rockmart.

She was a devoted housewife and homemaker and a member of Morning View Baptist Church. Mrs. Parris enjoyed playing bingo and loved baseball, especially cheering on the Atlanta Braves. She was also a fan of professional wrestling and enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parris was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Parris, daughters, Brenda Coats and Andrea Howard, son, Tim Parris, grandsons, Kevin Howard and James Screws, and great-granddaughters, J’Mea Bryant and A’Nya Bryant.

Mrs. Parris is survived by two sons, Steve Parris (Shelia) and Mike Parris (Patricia). Eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Parris will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Hulsey officiating. Interment will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Mrs. Parris’ family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour.

Pallbearers will include Jeff Howard, Brandon Gentry, Jason Parris, Kristopher Sewell, Trevor Boothe, and Caleb Boothe.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lela Ann Parris.

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