OBITUARIES

James "Jim" Brewer

September 26, 2016

James “Jim” Brewer, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1927, to the late Claude Grady & Esther Viola Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a United States Army Veteran, retired from American General as an insurance salesman, and attended West View Baptist Church.

Survivors include children, John...

Thelma Anderson

September 25, 2016

Thelma Louise Anderson, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on December 4, 1935, in Dawsonville, GA, to the late Jeff & Fannie Perry, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Anderson, and her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.

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Anne Gupton

September 25, 2016

Anne Gupton, age 72, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1944, in Athens, GA, to the late Albert & Virginia Parsons. Mrs. Gupton worked as a dance instructor for 17 years and was a member of Carrollton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed volunteer reading at elementary schools.

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Dorothy Thomas

September 25, 2016

Dorothy P. Thomas, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1944, to the late William & Dorothy Storms. Mrs. Thomas worked for Clayton County School System as a Paraprofessional for over 10 years and was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church.

Survivors include husband of...

Eric Anderson

September 20, 2016

Eric Neil Anderson, age 55, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1961, in Copper Hill, TN, to the late James Edward & Dorothy Anderson. Eric worked as an automotive technician for over 35 years, and was of Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Anderson of Douglasville,...

Timothy "Tim" Rakestraw

September 19, 2016

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Timothy “Tim” Dale Rakestraw, age 55, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1961, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James “J.D” Dale Rakestraw. Tim was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved...

Gene Bone

September 17, 2016

Gene Bone, age 84 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Dallas, GA and retired from Lockheed –Martin. Mr. Bone enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking and sightseeing the United States. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Those preceding him in death...

Sally Crowe

September 16, 2016

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Phyllis Willoughby

September 15, 2016

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Russell Dickey

September 14, 2016

Russell Franklin Dickey, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1942, in New London, CT, by Kenneth & Bernice Dickey, SR, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior Dickey, David Dickey; brothers-in-law, Steven Lee, Sandy Lee; grandparents Russell & Ruth Cluny, and Mary & Frank Dickey....

Craig Melbourne

September 11, 2016

Craig Melbourne, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1959, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late Harry & Sue Melbourne. Mr. Melbourne worked as a driver for Gould’s Pumps, INC for over 20 years.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Valerie Melbourne of Hiram, GA;...

Guy Harris

September 9, 2016

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Ronnie Hooks

September 8, 2016

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Kaylynn Eckard

September 8, 2016

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Jola Myers

September 6, 2016

Jola “Jo” Myers, age 76, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Somerset, NJ, to the late William H. & Judilene Cox, SR. Mrs. Myers attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include husband of 50 years, Bill Myers of Hiram, GA: daughter, Rebecca Myers of Douglasville,...

Nancy Holzhauer

September 4, 2016

Biography

Nancy Ray Holzhauer, age 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born on September 26, 1960 to the late Jack & Carolyn Ray. Nancy was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Douglasville.

Survivors include her husband, Adam Holzhauer; daughters, Bethany Carolyn Holzhauer of Hiram and...

Clifton Mobley

September 3, 2016

Clifton Ray Mobley, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born on June 24, 1948, in Washington, NC, and was preceded in death by his father, William Matthew Mobley, and brother, Johnny Mobley. Mr. Mobley was a United States Army Veteran, and worked as a pawn broker for over 20 years.

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Charles Hardy

August 30, 2016

Charles L. Hardy, age 82, of Hiram, GA, passed at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born on December 3, 1933, in Dallas, GA, to the late John Pinkney & Simmie Beatrice Hardy, and was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Martin and granddaughter, Jessica Hardy. Mr. Hardy founded Hardy Chevrolet Buick...

Robert Brown

August 29, 2016

Robert Brown, age 52, of Austell, GA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. He was born on June 1, 1964, in Memphis, TN. Robert worked as a warehouse manager for Mighty Auto Parts and a member of Westgate Church.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Theresa Brown of Austell, GA; daughters, Sarah Catherine Brown of...

Alice Wilson

August 28, 2016

Alice Rosine Wilson, age 94, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1921, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Will S. Cox & Vera Anderson Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Clayton Wilson; son, Chris Wilson; daughter, Linda Jacquez;...