OBITUARIES

Jan 24, 2015

Steve Townsend, age 55, of Austell, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mr. Townsend was born on May 12, 1959 to Hiram Lee Townsend & Elaine Austin Gibson. Steve enjoyed sports, especially football, and was an avid Braves & Falcons fan. Survivors include mother, Elaine Austin Gibson of Powder Springs, GA; father, Hiram Lee Townsend of Powder Springs,...

Jan 24, 2015

Joetta Hunt Wood, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on, Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mrs. Wood was born on February 11, 1924, to the late Walter C. Hunt & Jodie Mae Holland Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Wood; son, James Wood, Jr.; sisters, Ella H. Moore & Jewell...

Jan 22, 2015

Elsie Louise Hardy, age 93, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Mrs. Hardy was born on May 23, 1921, to the late Terrell Young Finch & Dellie Melinda Finch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harold Hardy & son, Lynn Aubrey Hardy. Mrs. Hardy was one of the eldest members of 2nd New...

Jan 22, 2015

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Hemilo Villa Favela, age 65, of Austell, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Mr. Villa was born on January 3, 1950 in Zacatecas, Mexico, to the late Rosendo Villa Contreras & Elena Fauela Villa. Survivors include wife, Gloria Font; one brother; four sisters. A graveside service for Mr. Villa will be held on Sunday, January 25,...

Jan 21, 2015

Betty Marie Gentry, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born on August 29, 1947, in Marietta, GA, to the late Hubert and Mary Johns, and was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Leavel and brother, William T. Johns. She was a member of New Zion Church in Acworth, GA, and loved...

Jan 21, 2015

Shirley Faye Helms, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1944, in Childersburg, AL, to the late Ottis and E.V Oleta Couch, and was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Leon Helms. She was a successful Real Estate Broker and small business owner for many years in Paulding...

Jan 19, 2015

Robert " Old Man" Willingham, age 67, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Summerville, GA, to the late Griffin and Nellie Willingham, and was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Jo Allen and Margie Louise Willingham, and brother, Jessie Willingham. Mr. Willingham was employed by RBM...

Jan 17, 2015

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Mrs. Virginia Rickerson, age 96 of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. She was retired from Rich’s as a Sales Clerk and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Rickerson was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Price Rickerson in 1966 and many years later, her second husband, Mr. Horace Rickerson. She is...

Jan 16, 2015

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Edwin Helinger Jr., age 53 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at Winnwood Retirement Community in Marietta, GA. Chuck is survived by his wife, Lonnie Helinger of Dallas, GA; sons, Ryan and Austin Helinger of Dallas, GA; father, Charles E. Helinger Sr. of Kentucky; mother,...

Jan 15, 2015

Larry Lane Ragsdale, age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born on October 30, 1950, in Austell, GA, to the late Thomas and Sara Ragsdale, and was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Ragsdale. Mr. Ragsdale was a teacher in Florida for 17 years, he then returned to Georgia and served as...

Jan 11, 2015

Linda Gail Moore, age 66, of Crossville, AL, formerly of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born on March 13, 1948, in Dallas, GA, to the late Bill Whitley and Ava Lee Wills, and was preceded in death by her son, Paul Moore. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include son...

Jan 8, 2015

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Mr. Carl Spurgeon, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was born on April 7, 1947 in Knoxville, TN, to the late Clayton & Katherine Spurgeon. Survivors include sons, Jeremy Spurgeon of Dallas, GA, Steven Spurgeon of Dallas, GA, Michael Spurgeon of Dallas, GA; brothers, Richard Spurgeon of Stockbridge, GA, James Spurgeon...

Jan 8, 2015

Patricia Ann Norton, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Mrs. Norton was born on December 11, 1946 to the late James & Jewell Arrendale, and was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Norton. She is survived by her sons, Gary Norton of Dallas, GA and Michael Norton of Smyrna, GA; sister, Nancy Davis...

Jan 7, 2015

Joyce Elizabeth Lindsey Cline, age 62, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on May 21, 1952, in Villa Rica, GA, to the late Paul Barto and Marian Lee Ellison. Joyce was a kind soul who was fiercely protective of and loyal to her family, and will...

Jan 6, 2015

Bill Brown, age 46, of Canton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born on January 4, 1969, in Marietta, GA. He was the owner of Liquid Waste Industries and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Helen Clair Hawkins-Brown of Canton, GA; daughters, Annabel Taylor Rose Brown and Grace Mary Margaret Brown, both...

Jan 6, 2015

Brenda Gail Bentley, age 63, of Covington, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born on May 27, 1951, in Porterdale, GA, to the late Ralph Briscoe & Carolyn Herring. Ms. Bentley was a member of Central Community Church in Covington, GA. She graduated from Georgia State receiving a degree in Business, received a Theology Degree from...

Jan 6, 2015

Corporal Sam Driskell, age 52, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, along with his wife, Mauchin Driskell and daughter, Carolyn Nicole Driskell. He was born on August 29, 1962, in Powder Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Emogene Driskell. He was a retired United States Army Veteran and was employed by...

Jan 6, 2015

Carolyn Nicole Driskell, age 12, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, along with her father, Corporal Sam Driskell, and mother, Mauchin Driskell. She was born on January 23, 2002, in Austell, GA. Carolyn attended Austin Middle School and was in the 7th grade. Survivors include, grandfather, Howell Driskell of Hiram, GA; aunts and uncles, Allen &...

Jan 5, 2015

Fred Harold Stokes, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. He was born on November 8, 1923, in Hilly, Louisiana, to the late, C.A. & Mary DeLony Stokes, and was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Stokes, brother, B. Ragan Stokes, and sister, Drucille Tidwell. Mr. Stokes was a United States Marine Veteran serving...

Jan 5, 2015

Stella Mae Leggett, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on November 24, 1927, in Cohutta, GA, to the late Lee & Berl Bell, and she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Frank Leggett. Mrs. Leggett was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Freddie Potts of...