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Essie Jones

April 26, 2024

Essie Jones passed away on April 26, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1944, to the late Albert and Gladys Traylor of Woodland, Alabama. Essie's favorite thing to do was to watch wrestling and she loved each match. Her spicy and fiery personality led her on many adventures in life. Even going to the grocery store could be an...

Milta Mahoney

April 25, 2024

Milta "Millie" Mahoney passed away on April 25, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1946 to the late Ramon Perez and Maria Diaz Perez Cortes in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Millie was a United States Air Force Veteran from 1974 to 2006 who also served in the Army from 1968 to 1972. She was a Senior Master Sergent who served...

Patricia "Pat" Dague/Creech

April 24, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Lee Dague/Creech passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas.

Pat earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Florida State University. She was captain of the Debate Team at Florida State University. Pat was a professional Girl Scout for 12 years. Pat became a probation officer/counselor, and...

Kelly Kelley

April 22, 2024

Kelly Maria Kelley, 48, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1975, the daughter of the late John Clyde Moore Jr. and Linda Gail Whitley Moore in Dallas, Georgia.

Kelly earned her bachelor's degree and worked as a CPA for many years. She was the owner of KM Accounting and Tax Solutions...

Dorothy Findley

April 21, 2024

Dorothy D. Findley passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1932, daughter of the late, Clyde Morris Dobbins and Louella Rogers Dobbins in Smyrna, Georgia.

Dorothy loved everyone. She was a mother and grandmother to anyone that needed one. Dorothy loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a very smart and ambitious...

William Edward Gilbert

April 19, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Gilbert passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, Georgia at the age of 76 on April 19, 2024. Bill was born in Berlin, New Hampshire as the oldest of five, on August 28, 1947 to the late Wilfred and Alice (Hurley) Gilbert.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as the forever...

Edna Smith

April 19, 2024

Our dear Edna Lou Smith, of Hiram, GA, passed away on April 19th, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born in Atlanta, GA, on August 7th, 1935, to the late Edward J and Fannie Lou Newton.

Edna graduated from Southwest High School in Atlanta, GA. She then began her career with Georgia Power where she worked in accounting and...

Mary Knight

April 17, 2024

Mary Laura Knight passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1928, to the late Gordon and Hannie Mae Kirkland in Archer, Florida. Mary was a devoted member of First Methodist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia where she loved attending services. In her early days, she enjoyed gardening and spending time outside tending to her plants....

Deborah Frances Sinyard

April 15, 2024

Debbie Lewallen Sinyard, 64, of Dallas, Georgia passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024, holding the hands of her two adult children, DeAnna Sinyard Welsh and Justin Sinyard. She was born to Gene Lewallen and Berniece Harrell Lewallen of Douglasville, GA. She grew up in Lithia Springs, GA and then moved to Dallas to build a family. Her entire adult life...

Rebecca Sharpnack

April 13, 2024

Rebecca Ann Sharpnack passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1959, a daughter of Wallace Eugene Childers and Marie Hutchinson in Laurel, Maryland.

She was a simple woman, who enjoyed crafting. Rebecca loved the beach, her favorite dog, Rocky, and collecting 1st edition Stephen King books.

Rebecca is preceded in death...

Lynn Mulkey

April 11, 2024

Everett "Lynn" Mulkey passed away on April 11, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1953, to the late John Mulkey and Jo "Harris" Mulkey in Atlanta, Georgia. Lynn worked for Southern Company for 45 years and was also a worship leader for over 40 years. Lynn loved our Lord Jesus and was a devoted servant who would minister to...

Eleanor Pagliarulo

April 9, 2024

Eleanor Pagliarulo passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1939, a daughter of the late, Morris Goldblatt and Ann Yesenosky in Brooklyn, New York.

Eleanor's love for Jesus was unwavering, and she dedicated over 50 years to serving as a faithful disciple. She was a beacon of compassion in her community, pioneering...

Roby Manley

April 7, 2024

Roby G. Manley passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1973, a son of Gene Manley and Deborah Lee Floyd in Atlanta, Georgia.

Roby was an accomplished Network Engineer at Eli Lilly, where his expertise and dedication were highly regarded. He will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, love of life and adventurous...

Kuya Badohoun

April 3, 2024

Kuya Badohoun passed away on April 3, 2024, at age 47. She was born on December 15, 1976 in Lome, Togo, West Africa to Kodzo-Kouma Anani Benjamin Badohoun and Ahounssoussi Agbossou.

Kuya liked to cook and she always said, you don't spend time in kitchen 1, 2, 3 and it's done. She loved people and always made people...

James Michael Millholland

April 3, 2024

James Michael "Mike" Millholland, 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024. He was born on December 26, 1961, in Cummings, Georgia, to his loving parents James Carol Millholland and Martha Nelda Millholland-Merrit. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family.Mike began his career at 17 and excelled in his role as a truck driver,...

Rhonda Denise Lankford

April 1, 2024

Rhonda Denise Lankford passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on October 4, 1959, a daughter of Donald Broome and Evelyn Wills Milam in Atlanta, Georgia.

Denise, was a proud Georgia Tech fan. She was known as her family photographer and videographer. She adored her grandchildren who lovingly called her "maw maw"...

Sue Ellen Jones

March 31, 2024

Sue Ellen Jones, passed away on March 31, 2024. Sue Ellen was born on October 10, 1947 to her parents Paul and Marion Collins.

Sue Ellen worked as a dedicated banker at Georgia State Bank for over 10 years, and was known for her kindness and professionalism within the banking industry. She held a High School Diploma from...

William Brendle

March 30, 2024

After a long and difficult struggle with multiple episodes of cancer as well as a heart attack over the past 5 years, William "Bill" Brendle passed to his peaceful rest on March 30, 2014 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia.

Bill was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 20, 1953 to William & Marjorie Brendle. Soon, his family moved to...

Kenneth Wayne Painter Jr.

March 30, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Painter Jr., 65, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on Thursday, January 8, 1959, a son of the late Sara and Wayne Painter.

In addition to his parents, Kenny is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Painter.

Kenny is survived by his brothers, Larry Painter of North Carolina,...

Timothy Popick

March 30, 2024

Timothy Andrew Popick, also known as Tim, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 11, 1946 to the late John and Helen Ferenze Popick. Tim was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He loved his country and took pride in his service. Tim married the love of his life, Kathie,...