OBITUARIES

September 7, 2021

Olivia Darlene Jernigan, 53, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA. Olivia will be remembered as a good-hearted person who believed in God and loved everyone. She is survived by her mother, Katie Jeffares Norton; her brother, Larry Jernigan; sister, Stacy Luis; sons, Rick Reed, Jason...

September 7, 2021

Jo Ellen Carruth, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mrs. Carruth was born on August 30, 1934 in Dallas, GA. She worked as the Director of New Beginnings Early Childhood Education Center for more than 20 years. Jo Ellen was a member of The Narroway Baptist Church. She will be remembered by all that loved her...

September 6, 2021

Clifford Greene Parson, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on May 9, 1957 in Rogersville, TN. Clifford worked construction with CW Matthews for more than 30 years. He will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as loving his kids and grandchildren and treating his stepfamily as his own. Clifford enjoyed...

September 6, 2021

Millie Hardy Bullard, age 87, passed away on Monday, September6, 2021. Mrs. Bullard was born on February 9, 1934 in Hiram, GA. She worked for the Cobb County School District in the cafeteria for more than 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping at the lake, sewing, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

September 5, 2021

Joe Glenn Kirkpatrick, age 86, passed away on Sunday September 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born on August 19, 1935 to his late parents, Adair and Lila Kirkpatrick in Cedartown, GA. Joe worked at General Motors on the assembly line for more than 29 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time...

September 5, 2021

William Arland Gilham, age 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. William was born on August 14, 1947 to his late parents, Oscar and Sarah Gilham. Mr. Gilham was a Lt. Firefighter and EMT for Fulton County and City of Atlanta for more than 31 years. He will be remembered...

September 5, 2021

Julia Fae Austin, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Mrs. Austin was born on September 19, 1934 in Dallas, GA. She was a member of Narroway Baptist Church, loved to travel, and being with family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Rilla Turner.

September 4, 2021

Valerie Jean Bagwell, age 64, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bagwell was born on September 21, 1956 in Dallas, GA. Valerie worked at Home Depot as an inventory analyst for more than 23 years. She especially enjoyed teaching Sunday school and children’s church and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Valerie was...

September 1, 2021

Joseph James Keeley, born in Conshohocken, PA on March 3, 1947, died suddenly on September 1, 2021.

Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine Keeley (Grillo) his daughters, Jennifer Boninfante (Nicholas), Meredith Duggan (Chad), and Colleen Keeley. He was also the proud grandfather of Santino, Gianna, and Declan. And we can't forget his furry...

September 1, 2021

Sherri Michelle Denman, age 51, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021. Sherri was born on September 2, 1969 to her loving parents, Bill and Jean Jackson. She worked as dispatcher for 18 years and enjoyed music and singing. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Sherri is survived by her husband Donald...

September 1, 2021

Blanche Lilly Fisher, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fisher was born December 1, 1929 in Woodbury, GA. Blanche worked in the healthcare field at a nursing home for more than 10 years. Everyone that loved and knew her will remember her as a hard-working woman. She is preceded in...

August 31, 2021

Evelyn Dolores Stoye, age 94, passed into eternity on August 31, 2021, into the arms of Jesus. She was born on February 9, 1927 in Queens, NY to her late parents, Ernest and Alberta Zito. Evelyn worked as a Xerox Operator at Grumman Aerospace for 20 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

August 31, 2021

Robert Louis Baker, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Mr. Baker was born on June 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Robert served his country in the United States Marine Corp (USMC). He was a proud Devil Dog. He later pursued a career as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He is preceded in death by...

August 30, 2021

Sue Parker, 85, beloved Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called home to be with her lord on August 30, 2021. She entered this world on July 9, 1936 in Eton, GA, born to John and Edith Riggins. Sue worked as a makeup artist for Este Lauder for over 20 years and was a Stewardess for Delta Airline in the...

August 29, 2021

Betty Jane Baggett, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Betty was born on February 4, 1940, to her late parents G. D. and Gladys Bullock.  She was a loving mother and wife who enjoyed taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Mark A Baggett.

August 29, 2021

Lonnie Hatmaker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mr. Hatmaker was born on June 3, 1936 in Lake City, Tennessee. He retired from Lockheed Martin Flight Line Management where he worked for more than 35 years. Lonnie is preceded in death by his first wife, Nan Hatmaker; parents, Carden and Nevada Hatmaker;...

August 27, 2021

Lisa Dycus, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1966 to her parents, McCoy and Shirley Gault Dycus. Lisa taught elementary school at Paulding and Douglas Counties for more than 20 years. She is preceded in death by her father, McCoy Dycus. Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Fabian Dycus;...

August 27, 2021

Michael Robert Dugan, age 73, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Michael was born on October 6, 1947 in Richmond, IN, to his late parents Robert and Mamie Hannah Dugan.  He enjoyed being with his family, traveling home to Indiana and wood working. He was a mechanic for over 40 years and was a member of Dallas First...

August 26, 2021

Kenneth Vernon Coggins, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Kenneth was born on April 20, 1939 to the late Jesse Vernon and Nell Coggins. He worked as an assembly line worker in the auto industry for over 30 years and was a Christian by faith. He was a loving husband, father, and friend, who will be...

August 23, 2021

Carson Rhodes Lucero, age 26, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL. Carson was born on April 15, 1995 in Ft Hood, TX. He was known by all who loved him as being bigger than life and as the jokester in the group; he was a walking party. Many of his friends remember him playing...