OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2022

Mrs. Mildred Leona Parish (Granny), age 94 of Dallas, Ga, passed peacefully on February 7th, 2022 at Wellstar Tranquilty. Mrs. Parish was born on June 16, 1927 to her loving parents Julius and Cassie Moore McFall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Parish; her parents Julius and Cassie; her sister, Catherine Lyle; and her brothers, J.C.,...

Feb 5, 2022

Bonnie Kathleen Rogers, 92, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  She was born on December 26, 1929 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Roy and Mammie Johnson Black. She had been married to the late J. D. Rogers for 45 years when he passed in 1992. Mrs. Rogers retired from Wellstar Cobb where...

Feb 4, 2022

Steven Sawyer, 69, of Hiram, GA passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1952, in Rome, GA. He had a green thumb and loved gardening, golf and cooking for his family. He was a truck driver for 33 years with Colonial Cartridge. He loved filling his grandkids with sugar and then sending them home...

Feb 3, 2022

Jo Ann Gunter went to be with the Lord peacefully in her home on February 3, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1938 to the late Rev. Charlie and Annabelle Martin. Jo Ann retired after 20 years of being a bus driver with Paulding County. She was formerly of Mineral Bluff, Georgia but raised her children in Paulding....

Feb 3, 2022

Hjalmer Ralph Hockenson passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1927 to the late Hjalmer and Clara Hockenson. Hjalmer is a United States Navy Veteran who served in World War II for almost 2 years. He loved to fix things and will be remembered as a very dedicated and devoted man who will be...

Feb 2, 2022

Thomas "Earl" Baggett passed away February 2, 2022. He was born on January 10, 1937 to the late Glen and Oda Bell Baggett. Earl will be remembered as a great man who always took care of his family. He will be very missed.

In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his loving wife;...

Feb 2, 2022

Shirley Reynolds entered her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1938 to the late George Albert and Sarah Jane Candioto. Shirley was a very down to earth person who kept a positive attitude and loved to joke around. She also enjoyed listening to "The King of Rock and Roll" himself,...

Jan 31, 2022

Brian Freeman passed away January 31, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1970 to Lawrence and Edna Freeman. Brian will be remembered as a kind, loving, hardworking man who always put his family first. He'd give the shirt off his back to anyone and was always willing to help. Brian enjoyed camping and loved sitting out by the...

Jan 31, 2022

Harold Douglas Carlile entered his heavenly place of rest on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on May 10, 1953 in Marietta, Georgia to the late R.C. and Virgie Carlile. Harold lived a very simple life. He loved to go fishing and he adored his dog. He loved his family so much. He will be truly missed by everyone...

Jan 31, 2022

Donald "Don" Drummond Jr entered his heavenly place of rest on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama to his loving parents, Donald Drummond Sr and Carolyn Jones. He was married to the love of his life, Belinda, for 20 years. Don was a strong man with an unshakeable faith. Don was...

Jan 29, 2022

RJ Graves passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81. RJ was born on May 5, 1940. RJ, who everyone refered to as "Old Man", was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He retired after over 30 years as an auto assembler for GM. When he wasn't working, he loved spending time with his family,...

Jan 29, 2022

Tamatha “Tammie” Jo Brooks, age 54, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1967, to her late parents, Bobby and Jo Ann Sheffield. Tammie enjoyed being outdoors and in the sunshine. One of her favorite things was being on the water. She loved riding on a boat at the lake and spending time at...

Jan 28, 2022

Vince Wesley Merritt, age 58, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1963, to his loving parents Calvin Wesley Merritt and Mary Porterfield in Atlanta, GA. Vince enjoyed watching Nascar racing, working on cars, playing with his beloved dogs and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. His favorite pastime however was spending time with his family...

Jan 28, 2022

Brenda Elliott passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1943 to the late Carl and Martha Holcombe. Brenda was known as the backbone of the family. She was an incredible mother who always put her family first. She loved everyone and was someone who could never sit still. Brenda was a devoted christian who...

Jan 26, 2022

Michael James Winkles of Dallas, GA went home to the Lord January 26, 2022 after several years of battling Lymphedema.

Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah Robinson Winkles, one daughter, Michelle and husband Jim Atwood of Apison, TN, son, Jamie and wife Stephanie Winkles of Dallas, GA, son Jesse Winkles of Acworth, GA,...

Jan 25, 2022

Ronald Dean Teefy entered his heavenly place of rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1934 to the late Al and Mable Teefy in Iowa City, Iowa. Ronald was a Navy veteran who served our country in the Korean and Vietnam war. He was a generous man who loved people and could make anyone...

Jan 25, 2022

Derek James Rock passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1992 in Lancaster, CA to his loving parents, Greg Rock and Lisa Marie Major. Derek was an amazing father, brother, and son. He loved his family so much and always wanted to help everyone he could. Derek was a true man of God with...

Jan 25, 2022

Derek James Rock passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1992 in Lancaster, CA to his loving parents, Greg Rock and Lisa Marie Major. Derek was an amazing father, brother, and son. He loved his family so much and always wanted to help everyone he could. Derek was a true man of God with...

Jan 25, 2022

Martha Ann "Nanny" Marbut passed away January 25, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1942 to the late Robert and Beulah Bowman. Nanny was known as the rock of the family. She loved spending time with her family and enjoying creating photo albums for them. She was a social butterfly who never knew a stranger. Martha enjoyed gardening,...

Jan 25, 2022

Billy Wayne Johnson passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1947 to the late Troy and Bernice Johnson. Billy enjoyed playing guitar, collecting antiques, working on old cars, fishing, and was an Alabama "Rolltide" fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his great-grand babies. Billy was very loved and will be missed....