OBITUARIES

March 3, 2021

Joseph Terrell Butler, Jr., age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Joe was born on February 3, 1938 in Savannah to his late parents, Joseph and Glenne Butler. Joe and his wife Marion Powell married on June 17, 1962. They raised two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and a son, Joseph.

Joe was...

March 3, 2021

Mary E. (Betty) Russell, age 84, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Mrs. Russell was born on December 19, 1936 to her late parents, Ralph and Eula Mae Cowart. Betty loved quilting and genealogy. She was especially known for her involvement in teaching students with learning disabilities. She worked for Dade County Board of Education...

March 2, 2021

James “Jim”  Belt, age 58, of Douglasville, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Mr. Belt was born on July 29, 1962 to his parents; Dennis Belt and Janis Jones. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed sports and played many in his high school years. He is also a great fan of the Atlanta Braves...

March 2, 2021

Charles William “Charlie” Brooks, Jr., age 72, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1948 to his late parents, C.W. Brooks, Sr. and Grace Mitchell Brooks.

Charlie, as he was known to his family and friends, served as a Medic in the...

March 2, 2021

Paul Mauney, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1966 to his late parents; Arthur Jr. and Colee Mauney. Paul was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting model cars.

Mr. Mauney is survived by his sister, Carole Sanders, also very dear friends Mike and Kristi Cobb...

March 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;...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...