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William Randolph (Randy) Thomas

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Mr. William Randolph (Randy) Thomas

Mr. William Randolph (Randy) Thomas, age 65, of Rockmart, GA passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Randy was born in Rockmart, GA on March 15, 1957, a son of the late Rev. Billy Thomas and the late Betty Lou Carter Thomas.

Randy had lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart, was a member of New Etna Baptist Church, and enjoyed working on his computer and playing ball with his nephews.

Survivors include his two brothers: Rev. Steve Thomas and his wife, Vickie, Rockmart, and Jeff Thomas and his wife Lisa, Rockmart; three sisters: Debra Coalson, Rockmart, Pam Collis and her husband, Keith, Pine Mountain, and Patsy Wood and her husband, Anthony, Centre, AL; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Thomas will be cremated, and private family services will be held at a later date.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Randolph (Randy) Thomas.


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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