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Margie “Ann” Bentley

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Mrs. Margie “Ann” Pierce Bentley, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.

Mrs. Bentley was born June 18, 1946, daughter of the late Vintis Pierce and Lucy Mae Hudson Pierce.

Mrs. Bentley was a resident of Cedartown for the entirety of her life, having been a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1964.

Mrs. Bentley dedicated her life to family, community, and service. She retired after 30 years with the Department of Social Security, and also worked for Bentley Tractor and the Georgia Department of Labor.

She was an avid sports fan, a lover of music, books, and movies, and enjoyed working in her yard. She was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church, where she was an active participant in the Lassie Hudson Circle, a women’s group named after her grandmother.

Mrs. Bentley was an ever-present source of strength, compassion, and support for her family.

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In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bentley is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. Michael Bentley, and nephew, Tim Sanders.

Mrs. Bentley is survived by her children, Mike Bentley and his wife, Shelly, and Jennifer Davis and her husband, Jack; grandchildren: Savannah Bentley, Jacob, Davis, Lucy Davis, and Sadie Bentley; sister, Sue Sanders; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held Monday, February 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at Southside Baptist Church, with Reverend Joel A. Smith and Reverend Jeff Pilgrim officiating. Interment will follow in Northview Cemetery, with Aubrey Pierce and Gene Pierce officiating.

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The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Jeff Sanders, Greg Locklear, Wayne Tillman, Joey Lee, Keith Davis, and Ben Bentley. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Aubrey Pierce and Gene Pierce.

Mrs. Bentley’s family will receive friends, also on Monday at Southside Baptist Church, from 11:00 AM until the service hour.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Margie “Ann” Pierce Bentley.


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.

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