OBITUARIES

October 31, 2015

Mackenzie Brooke Lopez, age 12, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on November 16, 2002, and was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Marie Lopez. Mackenzie was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Douglasville. Survivors include father, Anibal Lopez of Hiram, GA; sister, Brianna Lopez of Hiram, GA; aunts, Laura...

October 29, 2015

Robin Ann Aycock, age 58, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Mrs. Aycock was born on January 3, 1957, to the late Dewey Lee Morris & Mary Ann Scoggins Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jabe Aycock. Mrs. Aycock was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include...

October 28, 2015

Sam Robert Griffith, age 82, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Samuel & Edna Griffith. Mr. Griffith graduated from Florida State University with a business degree and studied Meteorology. Sam was a member of First Assembly of God in Dallas, GA, retired...

October 27, 2015

Frances Hollis, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1934, in Dallas, GA, to the late Jay and Gertrude Thomason, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Hollis. Mrs. Hollis was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis & Donna Hollis...

October 22, 2015

Joe Conner, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Ft. Knox, KY, to the late Toy & Revie Conner, and was preceded in death by his brother, Tracy Conner. Mr. Conner worked as a linesman for J&W Concrete and Asphalt for many years. Survivors include his wife...

October 20, 2015

Richard Douglas Baxter Sr., age 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born on January 15, 1945 in Atlanta to the late Cleyonh and Marie Baxter. He was retired from General Motors where he worked as an electrician and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Richard Douglas Baxter...

October 18, 2015

M J Jennings passed away on his birthday, October 18, 2015. He was born October 18, 1930 in Powder Springs, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Florence Jennings, and his beloved wives – his first love Mary Faye (Bivens) Jennings, and then Frances Allen Jennings in his golden years. M J is survived by his...

October 15, 2015

Christine Carlini-Smith, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was born on May 7, 1963, in East Detroit, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Eilene Carlini, and was preceded in death by her son, Chad Smith. Mrs. Carlini-Smith worked as a Legal Secretary and was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church....

October 13, 2015

Laura Lee Furlong, age 78, of Villa Rica, GA, former Clayton Resident of 50 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was born on December 17, 1936, in Katanue, PA, to the late Sir Clifton & Margaret Wolfe, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gary “Gus” Furlong. Mrs. Furlong retired as a nurse and worked...

October 12, 2015

Katie C. Benson, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1937, in Temple, GA, to the late Lee & Jewell Bolden, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Clara Cochran, Vernell Reece, Ruth Jordan, Dorothy Cox and Lillian Crew. Katie loved her family and loved taking care of...

October 10, 2015

Mr. Frank Schwitzer Jr., age 85, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Mr. Schwitzer was born on April 22, 1930 in New York, NY, to the late Frank Schwitzer Sr. & Anna Winkler Schwitzer. He was a retired veteran from the Marines, Airforce, & Army. Mr. Schwitzer was a licensed pilot, a mechanic for A&P Emory...

October 8, 2015

Charles Rutland, age 76, of Powder Springs (Paulding Co.), GA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Charles was born on September 9, 1939, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Clearance & LouDell Rutland. His greatest joy and accomplishment was his family, and he greatly loved all of his many friends. Charles was truly a farmer at heart. He cherished...

October 7, 2015

Scott Parson, age 58, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was born on June 5, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Raymond Scott SR. and Virginia Parson, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alton H. & Leola Scott Parson, and W. Claude & Ara Lee Williams McLarty; and mother-in-law, Dallis Lamb Mauldin....

October 6, 2015

Donald Joel Little, age 75, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was born on January 24, 1940, in Marietta, GA, to the late Joel & Mattie Little, and was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Little. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired as a field engineer...

October 5, 2015

Kurt Wayne Hauser, age 60, of, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1955, in Fort Dix, NJ, to the late Clarence and Gladys Hauser, JR. He was currently working as a communications maintainer at Norfolk Southern Railroad. Survivors include daughters, Shannon Hauser of Deltona, FL, and Nichele Harris of Stockbridge, GA; brother, Karl...

October 4, 2015

Josh “Jaybird Flyin High” Moore, age 29, of Bonifay, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. He was born on May 30, 1986, in Douglasville, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Moore. Survivors include his father, Joseph Moore, JR, of Dallas, GA; mother, Michelle Whitlow of Hiram, GA; son, Dylan Kash Mealer of Rockmart, GA;...

September 30, 2015

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Mr. Charles William Thomason, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born on November 15, 1939, in Dallas, GA, to the late Money Joe Thomason & Pearlie Mae Thomas Thomason. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Michael Thomason. Mr. Thomason was employed as...

September 29, 2015

Joyce Morris, age 78, of Fruithurst, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Mableton, GA, to the late Nathan and Mary Gordon, and was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Morris. She was a member of Outreach Church in Fruithurst, AL. Survivors include children, Ava Davis of Dallas,...

September 27, 2015

Donna Rae Loop, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 27, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Ronkonkoma, NY, to the late James Markus and Susan Green, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Vernon Loop, JR. She was a member of Christ Freedom Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph & Tina...

September 27, 2015

Jimmy William Graham, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born on January 11, 1942, in Acworth, GA, to the late Glover Austell Graham and Mildred Naomi Wimpy Roach, and was preceded in death by his step-father, Marshall Roach, son, James Jackson Graham, grandchild, Christopher Alex Graham, great-grandchildren, Bryson James Watkins and...