OBITUARIES

Apr 2, 2022

Lois Idell Atcheson Tibbitts passed away April 2, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1926 to the late Oscar and Mattie Atcheson. Idell was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church. In the 1960's her and her husband, Jack, started their own business, Tibbitts Printing Company, where they worked together for almost 30 years. Idell also was in...

Mar 28, 2022

Jimmy Dean Cochran of Dallas, Ga passed away March 28, 2022. He was born on March 2,1948 to the late Lloyd and Ruth Cochran. In his early days, he loved sports and watching races. He adored his three grandchildren and loved all of his family. Jimmy will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Mar 27, 2022

Mary "Sue" Tibbitts passed away March 27, 2022. She was born on September 7, 1934 to the late Charles and Mamie Pope. Sue was an extremely talented homemaker excelling in sewing, cooking, canning, and gardening. She had quite the green thumb. She loved growing flowers, houseplants, and many fruits and vegetables. She adored her family and devoted her life to...

Mar 27, 2022

Mary Louise Taylor passed away on March 27, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1946 to the late Ernest and Beatrice Irelan. Mary was a fabulous mother who was kind, smart, and funny. She married her sweetheart, John, in 1967 and shared 55 years together. Mary adored her family and loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was...

Mar 25, 2022

Carmelo Vecchio, of Dallas, GA passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1930, in Sicily, Italy to the late Joseph Vecchio and Santa Neri. He is survived by his children; Joseph Vecchio of Acworth, Salvatore (Dawn) Vecchio of Acworth, Anthony Carmelo Vecchio of Dallas. His grandchildren; Vincent Vecchio, Brooke Vecchio, Christopher Vecchio, Paul Vecchio....

Mar 23, 2022

Johnny Thomas Maxwell, age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 23 at Powder Springs Center for Nursing and Healing. A native of Paulding County, Johnny was born October 31, 1940 in Dallas, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harley and Emma Cole Maxwell. In 2008, he lost his loving wife of 47 years, Frances Nails Maxwell....

Mar 21, 2022

Juanita Turner Wilbanks of GA passed away on March 21st, 2022. She was born on November 13th, 1935, in Acworth GA to the late parents, Homer Turner and Ethel Turner. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Juanita loved the Lord and was the most caring person. She enjoyed bringing smiles to the...

Mar 20, 2022

Ruby "Jeanette" Thurmond, of Dallas, GA passed away on March 20, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1946, in GA to Henry Wilson Frey and Edia Lois Cantrell. She was a devout Christian. She loved the lord. She greatly enjoyed painting, solving puzzles, and loved word games. She loved her children and her family very much. Jeanette will...

Mar 19, 2022

Lori Elizabeth Cook Wood went to bed on Friday, March 18, 2022 and did not wake up the following morning. She was 64. Lori was born and raised in Griffin, Georgia, and spent most of her life in Hiram, Georgia. She worked for 25 years as a claims adjuster, and she had an entire book's worth of stories of...

Mar 15, 2022

Jo Ann Spurling Vaughn passed away March 15, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1935 to the late L.M. "Buck" and Mary Miles. Jo Ann loved playing bingo, watching Nascar races, football and the Braves. She was known to many as "Nanny" and she adored her family as they were most important to her and she loved spending...

Mar 15, 2022

Gregory Allen Duncan passed away March 15, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1957 to the late Earl and Jo Anna Duncan. Gregory was always helping others and lending a hand in any way he could. He was loved by everyone and never said no when someone came to him needing help. Gregory was a wonderful husband, father,...

Mar 15, 2022

Jo Ann Vaughn passed away on Mar 15, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 14, 2022

Pledger Eugene Corley passed away on March 14, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1930 to the late Reverend E. F. and Selma Thomason Corley. Pledger was a God fearing man who was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. His church was very important to him and he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pledger loved his...

Mar 14, 2022

Catherine Leila Malone passed away March 14, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1933 to the late Troy and Buena Colston. Catherine was an incredible mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved taking care of her family, making sure they were fed and had everything they could ever need. She loved flowers and fishing and could out fish her...

Mar 13, 2022

Donald Pruitt passed away March 13, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1934 to the late Beuman and Pearl Pruitt. Donald was a United States Marine Veteran who loved serving his country. He loved his family dearly and was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Donald will be very missed.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 11, 2022

Charles Richard “Ricky” Clayton, age 63, passed on March 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 4, 1959, to his late parents John Richard and Patricia Ann Clayton at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta GA.  Ricky was a Superintendent for Skanska (formerly Beers Construction) in Atlanta, GA for over 40 years. His career began right...

Mar 10, 2022

Matthew P. Dutkiewicz passed away March 10, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1942 in Buffalo, New York to the late Mescislaus and Sophie Dutkiewicz. Matthew was a proud United States Air Force Veteran who served for 34 years. He served as a Master Sergeant and was an aircraft mechanic at the Niagara Falls Base. He was a...

Mar 9, 2022

Winfred Alton Morris passed away March 9, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1932 to the late Alton and Stella Morris. Winfred enjoyed tending to his garden and spending time with his family. Most importantly, he was a man of God who loved his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He married the love of his life, Opal, on May...

Mar 8, 2022

Lou Cinda (Brooks) Duke passed away on March 8, 2022. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Hiram, Georgia to the late John and Bethie Brooks. She was a lifelong resident of Hiram and graduated from Hiram High School in 1947 and married her sweetheart, Herbert, in 1949. Lou Cinda was employed at Lockheed Martin for over 30...

Mar 8, 2022

Silas Cleveland Sharpton Jr. passed away March 8, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1948 to the late Silas Sharpton Sr. and Ruth Ann Sharpton. Silas was a cross country truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed bowling, loved cooking, and being with his family. Silas was a wonderful father who coached his sons baseball teams and...