OBITUARIES

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 7, 2022

Carolyn Packman passed away peacefully in her home, March 7, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1933 in New York City where she worked for the NY Rent Commission and met and married her beloved husband, William Packman. She loved the Arts and was employed by the High Museum of Atlanta, from where she retired. Carolyn is remembered...

March 4, 2022

Emily Baker Icban passed away March 4, 2022. She was born on April 10, 1991 to Clint Baker and Tina Walker. Emily was a fun, loving, energetic person who was full of life. She had a promising new career and was an extremely hard worker. Emily adored her five children and loved her family. She was a wonderful daughter,...

March 4, 2022

Casey Marie Kuck passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1992 in Clearwater, Florida and raised in Dallas, Ga. Casey loves her children more than anything and will be deeply missed. Casey was a free spirit and made friends with everyone she met. She enjoyed shopping, thrifting and adventure.

Casey is survived...

March 4, 2022

Casey Marie Kuck passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1992 in Clearwater Florida and raised in Dallas, Ga. Casey loves her children more than anything and will be deeply missed. Casey was a free spirit and made friends with everyone she met. She enjoyed shopping, thrifting and adventure. Casey is survived by her...

March 3, 2022

Raymond Millwood passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1952 to the late Jake and Eva Millwood. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends, the pushrods- and he always loved a hand written card and he saved all of them. Raymond was an incredible father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will...

March 1, 2022

Betty Jean Overton passed away March 1, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1942 to the late Howard and Stella Smith. Betty had a green thumb and loved her flower garden. She enjoyed making others laugh with her jokes and had the best sense of humor. Betty adored her family, especially her grandbabies, and she will be very...

February 28, 2022

Jennifer Leigh Tippens passed February 28, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1960 to the late James and Billie Jean Reeves. Jennifer was a member of Hiram First Baptist Church where she was a member of Celebrate Recovery. She was also a member of the Dallas Chapter AA. Jennifer loved helping others and had a heart of gold....

February 28, 2022

Ricky Lance Fortner passed away on February 28, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1956 to the late Earl and Betty Fortner. Ricky was a United States Army Veteran who earned a National Defense Service Medal. He liked to build and make old things new again. Ricky will be remembered fondly for always making others laugh. He adored...

February 27, 2022

Fran Rackley passed away on February 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1958 to J. B. and Grace Benton. Fran sang in her high school choir and was a member of the swim team where she won the bronze medal for the butterfly in the Junior Olympics. She unconditionally loved everyone and would help anyone in need....

February 22, 2022

Gladys W. Rakestraw passed away February 22, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Queenie Waits. Gladys loved being outside in her yard with her flowers or in her garden. She spent many loving hours baking her famous pound cakes and German chocolate cakes. Gladys is and will continue to be very loved...

February 21, 2022

Charles Garrett passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1954 to the late Charles and Lucille Garrett. Charles grew up in Chicago and was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Nelly Baker and Sue Olsen; and brother, Herschel Holland. He is...

February 20, 2022

Linda Sue Johnston passed away February 20, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Dallas, Georgia to the late John and Ruby Wells. Sue enjoyed quilting, bird watching, crafting, and gardening. She loved hosting and was well known in her family for always cooking the best meals. Sue was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...

February 19, 2022

Sebastian "Ben" Pavich passed away on February 19, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1958 to Ante and Margaret Pavich. He enjoyed playing poker, competition cyclist racing, and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He ran a family restaurant and nightclub in Croatia. He will be best remembered for having a big heart and always being a big influence and...

February 17, 2022

Carol Ann Scoville Burchard passed away on February 17, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1951 to the late Larry and Helen Wyeth Scoville. The great niece of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, who fathered a family of well-known American artists, Carol was a retired artist with a very creative mind. She enjoyed painting, winemaking, and gardening. Carol was very loved...

February 16, 2022

Patsy Ledbetter Green passed away on February 16, 2022. She was born in Atlanta on October 11, 1938, to the late Harvey and Mary Ledbetter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Jimmy Green, and her brother, Charles Ledbetter. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Donna) Green; her son,...