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Mr. Richard Hansey Bell

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Mr. Richard (Rick) Hansey Bell, age 64, of Cartersville, GA passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 in a Marietta Hospital.

Rick was born in Bainbridge, Maryland on October 25, 1955 a son of the late Richard Floyd Bell and the late Ramona Hansey Bell. He was a Field Manager with Thyssen Krupp Airport Systems . Mr. Bell was a resident of Cartersville but his work had taken him to all parts of the United States and around the world. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a very proud American. Rick enjoyed working with computers and tinkering with automobiles. He also spent a good deal of time researching his family genealogy.

In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Bell and step mother, Sydney Bell.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Bell to whom he was married on October 16, 2005; seven sons:Dr. Jason Bell, Matthew Bell, Andrew Bell, Stephen Bell, Terry Davis, Chris Davis and Nick Davis; siblings: twin brother Dr. Ron Bell, Melanie Henley, Marsha Schlegel, Dr. Bruce Bell and Tracy King. Eighteen grandchildren also survive.

In keeping with his wishes Mr. Bell was cremated and memorial arrangements are pending.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Richard (Rick) Hansey Bell.


Bettie “Renee” Borders


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Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders

Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders, age 69, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Saturday morning, November 15, 2025.

Born on November 20, 1955, in Miami, Florida, Renee was the daughter of the late Javon Layman and the late Elizabeth Hooker Layman.

She made Rockmart her home for most of her life, where she devoted herself to caring for her family as a loving homemaker.

Renee found joy in cross-stitching and had an appreciation for all kinds of music. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Borders; her 2 daughters, Nancie Borders and Carrie (Paul) Rakestraw; her son, Kenneth Borders, II; her grandchildren, Ciera (Chase) Rayburn, Connor Brock, Cole Brock, Alec Brogdon, Bailey McDonald, Glenda (Adam) Brinkley, Julie Rakestraw, and Christopher Rakestraw; her great-grandchildren, Jayden Fontenot, Brelyn Pike, Kade Pike, C.J. Brock, Emmalyn Brock, Langston Owens, Kaydence Watson, Raia Rayburn, Colt Rayburn, Ryder Brinkley, Holden Brinkley, and Labron Jenkins, Jr.

Funeral services for Mrs. Borders will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Melton Moss officiating. Interment will follow in Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Dustin Jeffery, Paul Rakestraw, Alec Brogdon, Chase Rayburn, Jayden Fontenot, and Jason Sanborn.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bettie “Renee” Borders.

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