OBITUARIES

Apr 18, 2023

Wayne Douglass Carpenter passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1964 in Dover, New Hampshire to the late Robert Carpenter Sr. and Wanda Ann Shephard. Wayne enjoyed watching movies, riding his bike, and spending time with friends and family. Wayne will be deeply missed. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Carpenter...

Apr 17, 2023

Betty Jean Whitener passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Erastus and Martha Everett in Auburn, GA.

Jean grew up in rural East Georgia. In time she found much success in her career making a big difference in the lives of many. She saw much...

Apr 16, 2023

Mr. Ronnie Dale Gravett, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. Ronnie was born in Dallas, GA on July 7, 1957, son of the late Alfred Junior (AJ) and Jean Roper Gravett. He lived in Dallas all his life and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Chattahoochee Technical College after 30 years of service....

Apr 12, 2023

Mary Pearson passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1932, daughter of the late William and Mattie Jones Hearn in Atlanta, GA. Mary was a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She lived in Powder Springs, Georgia and graduated from O'Keefe High School. Mary was an active member of the Mount Paran Central Church of...

Apr 11, 2023

Mary Joan Daniel England passed away on April 11,2023. After a short battle with bladder cancer, she succumbed to her illness and all its complications. She was born on February 5, 1957, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. "Joan" as she was affectionately known to everyone who knew her, was a kind soul and never met a stranger. She worked as an accountant...

Apr 10, 2023

Jeremiah "Jay" Shumpert passed away on April 10, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1936, to the late Knolton and Mozelle Shumpert. Jay was a United States Army Veteran and a Clemson graduate (Class of '58). He retired from Lockheed Martin as an engineer after over 40 years of service. Jay was a member of Elevate Christian Church...

Apr 9, 2023

William Albert Blackburn, Jr. passed away on April 9, 2023. He was born November 19th, 1968, to William "Billy" Albert Blackburn and Debra Ann Webb in Atlanta, GA. William enjoyed cooking out with friends and family, vacations at the beach, and spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He also enjoyed meeting new people he met while selling...

Apr 9, 2023

Andrea "Kay" Palmer passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1951, in Villa Rica, GA, to the late Richard and Pauline Parson Bentley Pressley . She worked for a few years with Southern Freight Railroad before finding her calling as the School Secretary at New...

Apr 6, 2023

Steven Edward Ayers passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1950, to John and Yvonne Ayers in Atlanta, GA. He retired from the Cobb County Police Force after working there for 38 years. Steven loved riding his motorcycle any chance he got. One of his passions was photography and photographing weddings. Steven was loved...

Apr 1, 2023

Morgan Thompson entered Heaven's embrace on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born on August 2, 2002, to her loving parents Barry and Amy Thompson in Austell, GA. She triumphantly graduated from South Paulding High School in 2020. After high school, she began working in sales for the family business at L & W Fab and Machine and quickly learned...

Mar 31, 2023

Ann Elizabeth Holder Claxton passed away on March 31, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1932 to the late Wade Jefferson Holder and Miriam McClellan Holder in Bainbridge, Georgia. Ann was a member of Powder Springs First Baptist Church and loved worshiping there. She was a devoted believer whose faith was strong. One of her favorite things to...

Mar 31, 2023

Joseph Edwin "Ed" Tibbitts passed March 31, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1927 to the late L.M. (Fate) and Bertha Womack Tibbitts. Ed was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church alongside his wife, Catherine Tibbitts. Ed was a United States Coast Guard Veteran who served from 1945-1946 as a World War II Merchant Marine Seaman. Ed...

Mar 30, 2023

Barbara Shaw Farr passed away on March 30, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1935, to Don and Georgia Shaw. Barbara was married to the Magistrate Judge, Jim "Tex" Farr, who she loved spending time with and caring for. She loved her family deeply and cherished her time with them. Barbara also enjoyed reading in her spare time....

Mar 30, 2023

Danny "Dan" Baxter passed away on March 30, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1960, to the late Herbert and Etta Baxter in Live Oak, Florida. Dan was the ultimate handyman who could fix anything. He had multiple jobs throughout his life, which taught him everything he knew. He would always be there to lend a hand if...

Mar 25, 2023

Joel Paul Sustaita passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1995, in Austell, GA. Joel had an infectious way about him, attracting friends wherever he went. He had a certain charisma that made everyone feel comfortable in his presence. His smile would melt your heart, and he was a kind, genuine, easy spirit. Joel...

Mar 23, 2023

Harvey C Ritch passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1937, to the late Hugh and Louise Wilson Ritch in Villa Rica, GA. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for 25 years with Greystone Power and was well respected throughout the Co-Op community for his experience and knowledge. Harvey enjoyed gardening and plants,...

Mar 22, 2023

Carolyn Ann Williams passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1941, to the late Cecil and Nadine Campbell Simpson in Birmingham, AL. She retired after 40 years as a Civil Servant with the United States Air Force, serving in many bases around the country with Dobbins Air Reserve Base...

Mar 22, 2023

Joseph Johnston Armstrong passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1991, a son of Doug and Madelyn J. Armstrong in Marietta, GA. Joseph loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Joseph was tenderhearted and loved helping others. He was a dependable friend. Joseph loved hanging out with his nieces and nephews; playing...

Mar 20, 2023

Glenda Sue Morris Tidwell passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born on March 30, 1944, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Alton and Stella (Rainey) Morris. She Retired from Malbon, Inc. of Hiram, GA, where she was a seamstress for over 20 years. Sue loved spending time with her family, a clean house, cooking, and watching...

Mar 17, 2023

Zandria Lanice Marie Wimberly began her heavenly journey on March 17, 2023, with the love of her family and friends to send her off. Zandria aka "Zan" was born on March 6, 2008, and lived in Paulding County with her parents and siblings. She attended Baggett Elementary, Hal Hutchins, and Austin Middle School. Zandria gave her life to the lord...