Hightower Family Funeral Homes

04/26/2026

Happy Birthday, Jacob. We appreciate the dedication you bring to your role. Wishing you a strong and successful year ahead.

04/25/2026

Happy Birthday, Jon. Thank you for being someone others can count on. May this next year bring you new opportunities and steady blessings.

04/24/2026

Diane Stapler Warren’s life was a quiet, steady testament to love rooted first in her faith, then in her family, and carried into the community she cherished. On April 23, 2026, at the age of 78, she was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt for...

04/24/2026

The most meaningful memorials begin with the details.

Tell us about their stories, their passions, their quirks, the things that made them who they were.

We’ll help you create a service that truly reflects their life and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who gathers to remember them.

Message us to learn more!

04/24/2026

Mary Tate Hartfield, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Tenny Wilson Tate and Antoinette Alcorn Tate. Mary was a devout virtual member of Pinnacle Crest Ministries and a member of Chapelhill Chur...

04/23/2026

Many of you know and love our sweet therapy dog, Ruby, who faithfully serves alongside us bringing comfort to the families we care for.

We wanted to share that Ruby has torn her CCL and is currently at Mississippi State University for a consultation today. If all goes as planned, she will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair the injury.

While we are hopeful for a smooth procedure and recovery, this does mean Ruby will be out of the office for the next several weeks as she heals. She will certainly be missed by our staff and the many families she brings comfort to each day.

We know she has a large community who loves her. Your thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and an easy recovery would mean so much.

We look forward to welcoming Ruby back when she is fully healed and ready to return to doing what she does best. 💛🐾

Hey friends… it’s me, Ruby 🐶💛

I wanted to let y’all know I’ve had a little setback. My doctor says I’ve torn my CCL (that’s kind of like a knee ligament for us pups), so today I’m at Mississippi State University for a consultation. If everything goes as planned, I’ll have surgery tomorrow to get it fixed up good as new.

I’m told I’ll need to take a break from my important work for a few weeks while I heal… which means I won’t be at the funeral home offering hugs, sitting with families, or making my usual rounds for a little while—and that’s the hardest part for me.

But don’t worry! I’ve got a great care team, lots of love, and I plan to be back to work (and back to loving on all of you) as soon as I can. 🐾

If you think about it, say a little prayer for me tomorrow. I’ll be resting up and dreaming about belly rubs and seeing all my friends again soon.

Love,
Ruby 💛

04/22/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Stephen J. Hansard, age 72, who departed this life on April 18, 2026. Born on May 18, 1953, in Buford, Georgia, Stephen grew up in Cu***ng and graduated from Forsyth County High School in 1971. He went on to pursue an impressive academic ca...

04/22/2026

Join us in showing appreciation for the admin professionals in your life. Drop a thank you in the comments!

Today, we celebrate the backbone of our team! Huge shoutout to our amazing administrative team; your hard work keeps everything running smoothly. Thank you!

04/21/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Marie Brand, who entered this world on May 22, 1975, in East Point, Georgia, the daughter of David Wayne McKee and the late Helen Marie Stephens McKee. Donna passed away on April 18, 2026, at her home in Bremen, Georgia, at the age of 50....

04/21/2026

Shirley Williams Bickford, age 91, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on April 19, 2026, at a local healthcare facility.

Mrs. Shirley was born on May 27, 1934, in Washington, D.C., the proud daughter of Willie Theodore Williams and Iris Raiford Williams. She dedicated 29 years of her life t...

04/21/2026

Grief can feel heavy... but you don't have to carry it alone.
You are always welcome to join us anytime. 🤍
Our new GriefShare sessions begin on April 22nd, and we would love to walk alongside you.
Choose the time that fits your day:
🌄 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Or
🌙 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
There is hope, healing, and community waiting for you.

04/20/2026

Cathy Elaine Harvey, a devoted mother, loving partner, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1956, in Heflin, Alabama, and lived a life defined by her deep love for those around her.

To know Cathy was to know what it meant to be t...