OBITUARIES

Mar 1, 2021

Christopher Rakestraw, age 53, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1967 to Larry Rakestraw and Venita Lambert. Christopher enjoyed working on cars as a mechanic, fishing, and listening to music. Chris is survived by his mother; Venita Lambert, father; Larry Rakestraw, brother; Jeff (Stacy) Rakestraw, sister; Jenni Bagby, stepbrother;...

Mar 1, 2021

Clarence Richard “Ricky” Walraven, age 68, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding. Mr. Walraven was born on November 9, 1952 to his late parents, Clarence and Margie Walraven. Ricky worked for the city of Hiram as a Street Superintendent for more that 40 years. Ricky and his wife Wanda Lynn married on...

Feb 28, 2021

Mary Alice Jackman, age 95 of London, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19 19.  She was born on January 17, 1926 to her late parents, Forrest and Edith Kemper.

Mary Alice is preceded in death by her first husband; Floyd “Bud” Perry, as well as her second husband; Darrell Jackman, also...

Feb 28, 2021

Bennie Meadows, age 87 of Hiram, GA. passed away at Tranquility of Kennesaw Mountain on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1933 to his late parents, Floyd and Mary Louise Meadows. He was a founding member of Push Rods Car Club and Paulding Senior Golf Club. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Feb 26, 2021

Carla Beth Knight passed away on February 26, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1953 to her late parents, Robert and Reynolds Taylor. Carla was a teacher with the Cobb County School system for over 30 years and was a faithful member of Four Points Church. However, her greatest accomplishment was when she earned the title “Mimi”. She...

Feb 23, 2021

Norma Dean (Dinker) Clark Flynn passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1937 to her late parents, Thomas “Woodrow” and Annie Lou Clark. She was known as a friend to everyone and seemed to never meet a stranger.  Dinker was an LPN who worked at Paulding Memorial Hospital and the practice of Drs. Worthy...

Feb 22, 2021

Nancy Reynolds, age 78 of Dallas, GA., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Reynolds was born on February 7, 1943 to her late parents; James E. O’neal and Cupid Willa Brown. Nancy loved gardening and birdwatching in her spare time. She was a Christian by faith and a home...

Feb 22, 2021

As the morning dawned on February 22, 2021, Lyvonia Sims gained her heavenly wings as God called her home.

Lyvonia affectionally known as “Boney” was born to the late Newt and Lillian Bargue Hunter on June 12, 1936 in Powder Springs, GA. At an early age she met and married Randall Eugene Sims (deceased), in this union...

Feb 21, 2021

Steven Stewart, age 60, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Steven was born on July 12, 1960 in Denver, Co. to his late parents, James and Evelyn Stewart. Mr. Stewart worked at Compliance Environment Systems (CES) where he was a Vacall Driver for more than 11 years.

Mr. Stewart is survived by his...

Feb 19, 2021

Wendy Denise Browning, 68, of Temple, GA passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021.  She was born on November 21, 1952, in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Draketown Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Browning was a florist and owned her own flower shop in Mableton for many years. Mrs. Browning is survived by her children; Rebekah (Ed) Dean...

Feb 19, 2021

Carl Edward “Ed” Wellham, 71, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021.  He was born on May 17, 1949, in Douglasville, GA. He was a member of Faith Baptist Temple. He was the owner of Ed’s M. B. Medics in Smyrna for almost 50 years. He enjoyed his work and built lifelong friendships with his...

Feb 18, 2021

Louise McCrary, age 91, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding. Mrs. McCrary was born on July 12, 1929 in Marietta, GA. to her late parents; John and Laura McClure. Louise loved working in her flower garden and was an avid reader. She was also known in the family as the Matriarch. In...

Feb 17, 2021

Geneva Scoggins, age 96, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Tanner Hospital in Carrollton, GA. Mrs. Scoggins was born on March 12, 1924 to her late parents; Barney and Effie Parson. Geneva was an involved member of Gateway Church. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting and cooking. In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 14, 2021

Luther Eugene (Gene) Pittman, age 85, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1935 to his late parents; Luther and Ruth Stanley Pittman. Luther enjoyed gardening and especially planting tomatoes. He worked as a mechanic at City of Marietta for more than 10 years and was known as a man...

Feb 13, 2021

Rebecca Pierce Caruso, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away at home Saturday, February 13th, surrounded by her family. She was born December 9, 1953 in Tifton, GA, to her late parents William Anderson Pierce, Sr. and Syble Belflower Pierce.

Rebecca was a Histotechnologist who worked for many years for the Wellstar Health System, and later for...

Feb 12, 2021

Stephen Charles Edwards, age 58, passed on February 12, 2021 with his family by his side at Upson Medical Center of Thomaston, GA. Steve was a lifelong resident of Paulding County; he accomplished many things in life. He graduated from Paulding County High School and continued his education at University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Feb 10, 2021

Glen Jackson, age 71, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1949 to his late parents; Leonard and Wilmena Jackson. Glenn is a Navy Veteran and worked as a mechanic for more than 19 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend that will be...

Feb 7, 2021

Laurel Jean Royal, age 82, of Dallas, GA. went to her heavenly home on February 7, 2021 at Aspen Village in Dallas, GA. Mrs. Royal was born on January 20, 1939 to her late parents; Edward and Emogene Danner. Laurel was a home maker and loved doing crafts, listening to music, quietly reading. She was a member of East...

Feb 6, 2021

Gaines Larry Queen, age 80, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1940 to his late parents, Bobby Lance and Frances Queen. Larry was known as an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. He spent his spare time reading and working in his garden, tending to his tomato plants. In addition...

Feb 3, 2021

Eloise Veitch, age 79 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born on February 21, 1941 to her late parents, Andrew and Grace McGowan. Eloise enjoyed working outside cutting grass and working in her flower gardens. Mrs. Veitch worked for the State of Georgia in the Human Resources Department for more than 40 years...