OBITUARIES

January 6, 2022

Anna Maria Brooks passed away January 6, 2022. She was born on February 8, 1973 to Bill and Sherri Johnson. Anna absolutely adored her family. She loved spending time with her children and nurturing her family. She touched everyone she met and will be remembered as a gift from God. Anna was a loving, caring, supportive person who will...

January 6, 2022

Donald Smith passed away on December 6, 2022. He was born March 16, 1951 to the late J.C and Suzanne Smith. Donald was a working man who loved racing and wrestling.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his loving wife; Wanda Smith and his brother; Butch Smith. He is survived by his...

January 5, 2022

Betty Jean Griffin Spence passed away January 5, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1937 to the late Homer Lee and Alma Jane Griffin. Betty married the love of her life, Luke J. Spence Sr. in 1953 and together raised six children. She was a wonderfully devoted mother and adored all children. She was an avid flower gardener...

January 5, 2022

Mr. James Howell (Hal/Pa/Tobar) Ruff passed away peacefully at Paulding Hospital on January 5, 2022. He was born in Paulding County, GA on July 19, 1939 to the late Horace O. and Isabell M. Ruff. He and Dorothy Atcheson were married on December 8, 1961. Reverend Green Tibbitts joined them in holy matrimony. At the ceremony, as Hal (as...

December 31, 2021

William Kenneth Stephens was called home December 31, 2021 at the age of 73. William entered this world on August 11, 1948, born to the late Kenneth and Rose Alleen Stephens. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Stephens, April 17, 1976 in England. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Joanna Dawn and Laura Anne. Bill was a...

December 28, 2021

Jason Wyatt Rakestraw passed away December 28, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1970 to Bernarr and Stephanie Rakestraw. Jason was a devoted husband to his wife, Lauri, and together they have two children, Tristan and Kyra. Jason was an incredible father who was very involved in his children's sports. He coached his son's football and baseball teams...

December 27, 2021

Mary Francis Cochran passed away on December 27, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1922 to the late Henry and Nancy Cochran. Mary will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed traveling with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mary...

December 27, 2021

L.Z. Waits Jr. went to his heavenly home on December 27, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1938 to the late Sterlin and Georgia Waits. L.Z. married his sweetheart, Burma Mae in 1963 and together they had one son, Troy. L.Z. was of the Baptist faith and was a hardworking man who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus...

December 27, 2021

Charles Daniel Wood passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1941 to the late Herschel and Margaret Elizabeth Carter Wood. He was known by his family as "Dink" because of his small stature and by his coworkers as "Charlie". He retired in 2003 from Yancey Brothers after a lengthy career as a diesel mechanic....

December 25, 2021

Sharon Scoggins, age 49, entered her heavenly place of rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1972 to her late parents, John David and Jeri Lynn Scoggins. Sharon was a dedicated administator for Cobb County for several years. She loved the beach and was always considered the life of the party. She was a...

December 24, 2021

Thomas Woodrow Leggett passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1947 to the late Roy and Martha Leggett. Thomas worked in construction for over 60 years at his own business, Leggett Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Thomas was an...

December 22, 2021

Robert Len Gunter passed away December 22, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1962 to the late Harrison and Eula Gunter. Robert loved watching dirt track racing and watching people work on old cars. He enjoyed guns and collecting old coins. Robert will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Robert is preceded in...

December 22, 2021

Rickey Freeman went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1957 to the late Patrick Freeman and Elma Tucker. Rickey adored his grandchildren and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger which led him to have many, many friends with whom he enjoyed telling stories. In his free time,...

December 21, 2021

Charles Lester Ray passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born September 1, 1937 to the late George and Mary Ray. On June 14, 1969, Charles married the love of his life, Linda Ray (Crowley), and together, they raised 4 children, Cherrie, Misty, Sandie, and Eddie. Charles worked for 40 years as a carpenter...

December 20, 2021

Melissa " Robin" Gunter was called home to her heavenly resting place Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 63. Robin entered this world on August 28, 1958, born to the late P. Allen Schwartz and Gail H. Schwartz in Atlanta, Ga. Robin grew up in Marietta and was a graduate of Robert L. Osborne High School. Robin fiercely...

December 17, 2021

Joanne Kaschak, age 85, passed away on December 17, 2021. She was born on November 23, 1936 to the late Ginsephe and Anna Beazzo in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Joanne loved watching birds and taking care of her dogs, Gizzy and Tinkerbell. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.

Joanne is preceded in death by her...

December 16, 2021

George "Bud" Washington Bullock passed away December 16, 2021 at the age of 86. George was born February 22, 1935 to the late J. Harmon and Effie May Bullock in Dallas, GA. He served our country for over 20 years in the United States Navy. On January 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Nancy Bice Bullock,...

December 15, 2021

Ronald Larry Cofield, age 80, passed away on December 15, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1941 to the late Dewey and Essie Cofield in Thomaston, Georgia. Ronald enjoyed spending time outdoors. In his spare time, he could always be found piddling about in his yard. Ronald enjoyed taking care of his wife, Sigrid and being around his...

December 14, 2021

Henry Danowski – 67 – Dallas, GA

Henry was born March 6, 1954 in Poland to Maria and Zeno Danowski and was called to the Lord’s kingdom on December 14, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Regina, along with his children, Ashley and Brian, his grandchildren, Ava and Rowen, and his children-in-law,...

December 12, 2021

Lillian Taylor White, age 92, of Hiram, Georgia entered her eternal home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Lillian was born on January 29, 1929 in Kingston, Georgia to the late Jesse Taylor and Azzie Lanham Taylor. She married her sweetheart, Aubrey O'Dell White on August 28, 1948 and together they ran Dell's Barbeque in Smyrna, Georgia for thirty years....