OBITUARIES

November 3, 2021

LaDonna Bailey, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021. LaDonna was born April 28, 1938 to Bessie Louise Deyhle. Mrs. Bailey was a long-time resident of Paulding County and was a beloved member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. She married the love of her life, Conrad Lee Bailey, in 1955, and worked as a Southern Bell...

October 31, 2021

James Hoyt Nelson, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Tranquility Hospice following a brief illness. He was retired from Paulding County Senior Services Transportation Department and a Veteran of the United States Armed Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary Eunice Nelson; sisters, Margie Williams and Frances...

October 31, 2021

Charles Edward Hart, 76, went to his heavenly home on October 31, 2021. He was born August 6, 1945, in Atlanta, GA and lived in Paulding County for over 50 years. He was employed by Lockheed and Yellow Freight until he retired. He was a precious husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and child of God. He always had a...

October 30, 2021

Reverend Bobby Eugene Butler, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Mr. Butler was born on April 26, 1934 in Villa Rica, GA, to his parents, James Soloman Butler and Vera Lucille Butler. Bobby worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 35 years and was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed coaching...

October 30, 2021

Brad Harold Hames, 63, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Atlanta, GA to the late Helen Mitchell Hames and Eugene Hames. Mr. Hames will be remembered for his dedication to his work as a residential painter. He is survived by Kathy Lochamy Hames, his wife of 39...

October 28, 2021

LaGroon W. Redmond, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 28, 2021. She entered this world on February 17, 1933 in College Park, Georgia, born to William and Sunbeam Kelley. LaGroon was an avid historian, taking special interest in Paulding County history. She was a member of the Historical Society and was an accomplished...

October 26, 2021

Mrs. Leslie Suzann Wix, faithful believer in our heavenly Father, loving wife, and mother of two, passed away on Tuesday, October 26,2021, at the age of 40.

She was born on June 25, 1981, in Lithia Springs, GA to Chuck and Pam (Johnston) Gentes. She made her career as an orthodontic assistant and a phenomenal stay at...

October 25, 2021

Kenneth "Kenny" Murphy passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 67. He was born March 3, 1954 to the late Clarence and Estelle Murphy in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Murphy owned Butler Automotive Repair in Powder Springs, Ga and was a member of Fortified Hills Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, the Blue...

October 23, 2021

Betty Ola Cole Baxter passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 89. Betty was born on November 7, 1931 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Herbert and Grace Wix. She worked as a cook, for the Paulding County School System, for over 25 years and was a faithful member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Betty was...

October 19, 2021

Eddy Nestle, 71, passed away on October 19, 2021. Eddy was born on July 7, 1950 to the late Melvin and Pauline Nestle. Eddy was a chiropractor who loved his patients and his practice. He also loved law enforcement and was a retired Kennesaw and Braswell Mountain police officer. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles.

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October 18, 2021

Eric Alexander Welch passed away on October 18, 2021 at the age of 49. Eric was born on December 22, 1971, in Dallas, Georgia to Jerry and Daisy Welch. Eric was known for being the family jokester and always keeping everyone laughing. Eric is survived by his parents, Jerry and Daisy Welch; his beloved partner, Victoria Clason; his daughter,...

October 18, 2021

Nicholas Dellolio passed away October 18, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1936 to the late John and Lillian Dellolio in New York, New York. Nicholas was a witty man who loved to crack jokes and cut up. He was always the life of every party. He was an avid sports fan and loved...

October 16, 2021

Nell Amarilys King-Tyson (Cookie King), 80, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Dallas, GA to the late Jack and Opal King. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Clearlake, CA and attended Edgefield Baptist Church, Mars Hill Baptist Church, and...

October 15, 2021

Stephanie "Joy" Sowders, 69, of Temple, GA passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1952, in Atlanta, GA to the late John Charles and Whilamena Mae Darnell Harris. She worked in the healthcare industry in home health for several years, and she was a caretaker to many children and elderly...

October 14, 2021

George Pennebaker passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 74. George was born August 30, 1947 to A.E. and George Ann Pennebaker in Greenville, South Carolina. George had a very outgoing personality, unique sense of humor, and enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. George was also known for his evangelistic ministries, winning the Harry Denman Evangelism Award...

October 13, 2021

Maryanne Belle Franks went home to be with her Lord October 13, 2021. Maryanne was born May 30, 1985 to the late Donald Gibboney and Nora Gibboney in Marietta, GA. She had the biggest heart and was unwaveringly kind. She loved her children deeply and she loved the Lord. She had a sweet, gentle spirit that will linger in...

October 13, 2021

Thelma J. Crabb, age 91, went to her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Thelma was born on April 5th, 1930 to her loving parents, Bernard Johns and Jenny Lee Bone-Johns, in Dallas, Georgia. Mrs. Crabb worked at Hoisery Mill for over 70 years and was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She was a loving...

October 11, 2021

Dorothy Durham Harper passed away peacefully at her home in Hiram Ga on October 11, 2021 at the age of 94. Dorothy was born in Dallas, Ga to the late Gilbert and Bertie Durham on June 5, 1927. In her earlier years, Dorothy loved to cook for her family and friends. Everyone enjoyed her delicious meals and wonderful desserts....

October 10, 2021

Precilia Alphonse passed away October 10, 2021 at the age of 55. Ms. Alphonse was born October 26, 1965 in Haiti. She was a very hard worker and an expert seamstress for over 30 years. She had a loving, caring spirit and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Precilia is...

October 8, 2021

Martha Jane McDonald passed away October 8, 2021 at the age of 71. Mrs. McDonald was born June 9, 1950 in Dallas, GA. She served for 20 years as a lunch room attendant at Paulding County High School. Mrs. McDonald dedicated her life to her family. She was a fabulous cook and it wasn't uncommon for her to make...