OBITUARIES

March 5, 2015

Biography

Nicholas Philip Raines, age 31, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Mr. Raines was born on August 28, 1983 to the late Henry Alonzo Raines III and Mary H. Raines. Survivors include mother, Mary H. Raines of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Robert Joseph Raines of Arlington, VA; and sister, Emily Anne Raines of...

March 4, 2015

Jeff Gehrig, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, to Robert William Gehrig & Marian Raker Gehrig. Jeff traveled to Europe after high school, and was retired from Jones Lang Lasalle, after 17 years. He was devoted to his family & friends, and absolutely adored...

March 4, 2015

Mrs. Willie Walka Miller, age 76 of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1938, in Centerville, TN, to the late Rufus & Eula Mae Cavers, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Miller. Mrs. Miller worked as a nurse aide for 30 years and was...

March 3, 2015

Gary “Paw” Nicholson, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Piedmont, AL, to the late James and Alice Nicholson, and was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine McCormick, brother, Charles Davis, son-in-law, Wendell F. Atcheson, Jr., aunt, Josephine Davis, and uncle C.T. Davis. He retired from...

March 1, 2015

Candice “Candi” Marie Davenport, age 27, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1987, in Marietta, GA, and was the daughter of Math Dacunzo and Cheryl Gibson. She was a 2005 graduate of Hope Christian Academy and worked at Wellstar Paulding Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include husband,...

February 27, 2015

Rickey Darrell Cargle, age 52, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Mr. Cargle was born on November 27, 1962, to the late James Edward Cargle & Charlotte Rebecca Kiser Cargle. Survivors include wife, Geraldine Stevens Clark of Rockmart, GA; son, Kyle Cargle of Marietta, GA; daughter, Nicole & Mike Uggerud of Marietta, GA; step-daughters, Bernadette &...

February 24, 2015

Elinor M. Parsons, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was born on December 25, 1927, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Ralph L. and Dora Mae Cooper Morris, and was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Vernon Parsons. Mrs. Parsons retired from Life of Georgia Insurance and owned and operated the Back...

February 23, 2015

Mary Francille Butler, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1970, in Savannah, GA. She was currently working at DTH Expeditors in College Park. Survivors include parents, Joseph “Joe” Terrell & Marion Butler of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Joe & Cynthia Butler of Johns Creek, GA; sister and...

February 23, 2015

Debbie Stroup, age 63, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away on February 23, 2015. She was born on October 16, 1951, in Marietta, GA, to the late William and Lorine Banister. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 45 years, Monte Stroup, of Rockmart, GA; son, Jeffrey Stroup of Talking Rock, GA; daughter,...

February 23, 2015

Helen Gunter, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on October 2, 1924, in Marietta, GA, to the late Thomas & Lou Bloodworth, and was preceded in death by her husband H.B. Gunter. Mrs. Gunter was a United States Navy Veteran. Over the years she worked as a secretary for Atlanta Casket...

February 23, 2015

Bob Estes, age 60, of Temple, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1954, in Lithonia, GA, to the late Robert Wilson and Charlotte Estes, and was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Ruben Estes. Mr. Estes retired from Douglas County Government as a maintenance technician, and was a member of Bethel United...

February 22, 2015

Wendall Bartlett Walton, Sr. September 25, 1923 - February 22, 2015 Wendall B. Walton, Sr., of Hiram, Georgia died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was 91. Wendall was one of seven children born to John Everett and Nellie Hill Walton: John, Louise (Turner), Kate (Heaton), Bonnie (Ard), Allene (Bradford), and Joe, all of whom preceded...

February 21, 2015

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Eugene Crider, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Crider was born on July 28, 1949 in Austell, GA, to the late William Slaton Crider & Lennie Ruth Buchanan Crider. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include, daughters, Lennette & James Oliver of Douglasville, GA, Becky...

February 21, 2015

Jordy Allen Whitley, age 26, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Whitley was born in Marietta, GA, on October 7, 1988 to Patricia Dianne Prator. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Edward Prator. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Ethan Gabriel Whitley & Robert Douglas Dalton Whitley,...

February 21, 2015

Biography

Sarah Elizabeth Connell, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born on March 16, 1930, in Mitchell, GA, to the late Lawson Newsome & Dovie Morgan Newsome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Connell and sons, James Rodney Connell & William Erick Connell....

February 20, 2015

Thomas E. Croker, age 73, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. Mr. Croker was born on March 1, 1941, to the late Charles Samuel Croker & Floy Shipp Croker. In addition to his parents, Mr. Croker was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Jordan Croker. Mr. Croker was retired from Alterman Foods in Atlanta,...

February 18, 2015

Carolyn Biddy Meyers, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born on June 22, 1940, to the late John & Zelma Biddy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Edward Meyers. Mrs. Meyers was a member of West Marietta Christian Church and worked as a title clerk for Anderson Chevrolet for...

February 9, 2015

Julian D. Walraven, age 76, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. Mr. Walraven was born on July 4, 1938, to the late Lee Roy Walraven & Laura McMichen Walraven. Mr. Walraven was the youngest of ten children. He served in the Navy, and was retired from Lockheed Martin, after 37 ½ years as a tooling...

February 5, 2015

Diane Walker, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1951, to the late Claude Thomason & Jean Prewett Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Thomason. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and visiting the Old West. She loved spending...

February 5, 2015

Brian Heath Bradley, age 39, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Mr. Bradley was born on July 5, 1975, to Jacky Bradley and the late Renee Curtis McMillan. He worked as a draftsman for Austell Gas. Mr. Bradley enjoyed photography and was a soundman at Ridge Road Baptist Church. He loved his canine companions, Rolo...