OBITUARIES

Oct 15, 2020

Mildred Smith, age 80, of Dallas, Ga, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1940 in Austell, Georgia to her late parents; Henry and Ruby Newton. Mildred worked as a secretary for over 20 years and was a member of the Highest Praise Church of God. Mrs. Smith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Madge Pace Robinson, age 78, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Paulding County, the seventh of nine children, to her loving parents; Lonnie Lee and Ruby Lamar Edwards Pace on January 28, 1942.

Madge was a faithful member of...

Oct 12, 2020

Ellen "Mawmaw" Camp, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 22, 1936 in Decatur, GA, to her late parents; Jack and Rubye McDaniel. Mrs. Camp was retired from Equifax, where she worked in the accounts receivable department for over 30 years....

Oct 11, 2020

William Myers, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on October 11, 2020. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Fayetteville, N.C. to his late parents; William and Catherine Myers. William worked in the repo industry and was self employed for over 25 years and was Baptist by faith. He also was a faithful member of the 686...

Oct 11, 2020

Deborah Page Barton, age 50, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1970 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Billy and Diana Barton. Ms. Barton worked as a paralegal for The LAJ Law Firm in Hiram, GA. Deborah had a passion for...

Oct 9, 2020

Marsha Elizabeth Ratcliff, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1949 in Snow Hill, North Carolina to her late parents; James Otis and Elizabeth Marie Gray. Mrs. Ratcliff worked as a department manager for Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Oct 6, 2020

Denise Clayton, age 60, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1960 in Douglasville, GA, to her parents; Richard and Barbara Eubanks. Mrs. Clayton was retired from Wellstar Douglas Hospital, where she worked as a patient assistant for 25 years. Denise loved spending time with her family, her grandbabies where...

Oct 5, 2020

Lanny James Bennett, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Buford, GA, to his late parents; Fred Bennett and Lena Bennett. He was in the United States Navy and stationed at Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL. Lanny...

Oct 4, 2020

Willie Oscar Hightower Jr. age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born on July 30, 1952 in Dallas, GA, to his loving parents; Willie Hightower Sr. and Evelyn Hightower. Mr. Hightower worked as a handyman for many years and was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in...

Oct 3, 2020

Austin Charles Hall, 25, of Dallas, GA passed away on October 3, 2020, as the result of a tragic accident.  He was born on October 11, 1994, in Canton, GA. Mr. Hall was a member of Christ Central Church. He was self-employed in the tree service business.

Austin’s smile lit up a room. He was a loving...

Oct 2, 2020

Betty Lee McClung, 87, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on December 21, 1932 in Atlanta, GA to the late Ralph  D. Gamblin and Ruby Lee Abernathy Estes.  She was a devoted member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church in Hiram, GA. She loved her family...

Oct 1, 2020

Rolf Boyd Peyton, age 89, of Hiram, GA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1931 in Paducah, Kentucky to his late parents; Chester and Mary Peyton. Mr. Peyton was retired from Lockheed Martin, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years. Rolf was...

Sep 30, 2020

Samuel “Tom” Thomas Bliss, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1933 in Chandlersville, OH, to his late parents; Samuel L. Bliss and Eva Faye Bliss. Mr. Bliss worked as a cattle farmer for over 70 years. He also worked...

Sep 29, 2020

John Michael Conn, age 64, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, to his late parents; Grady and Emma Conn. John was self employed in construction for 40 years. Mr. John was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will...

Sep 27, 2020

Lee McGarity, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1938 in Hiram, GA, to his late parents; Hubert and Nettie McGarity. Lee was a retired sales manager for the resale lot at Hardy Chevrolet, where he had worked for 20 years and also drove...

Sep 26, 2020

William “Bill” Thomas Dawkins Sr., age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1953 in Meridian, MS, to his loving parents; Gilbert and Betty Dawkins. Bill was retired from Top Flight Concepts, where he worked in the transportation logistics field. After he retired from Top Flight...

Sep 25, 2020

Emmanuel Andrew Hairetis, age 87, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on September 25, 2020. He was bon on December 15, 1933 in Anogeia, Greece to the late Andrew Hairetis and Despina Hairetis. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. He was a retired owner and operator and spent forty years in the restaurant industry. Mr. Hairetis...

Sep 25, 2020

Sandra Celeste Wells, 79, of Dallas, GA passed away on September 25, 2020.  She was born January 23, 1941, in Toccoa, GA to the late Thomas and Kathryn Westmoreland. Mrs. Wells worked more than 38 years for Sears and was a dedicated member of East Hiram Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...

Sep 25, 2020

Deena Sanfilippo, 48, of Dallas, GA passed away on September 25, 2020.  She was born February 17, 1972, in Birmingham, AL. Mrs. Sanfilippo was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Deena worked for many years with the Paulding County Airport Authority and one of her favorite activities was volunteering at the Paulding County Animal Shelter and spending time...

Sep 24, 2020

Candice Angela Groves Cortes, age 48, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Cortes was born on April 2, 1972 in Atlanta, GA, to her loving parents; Harold Groves Jr. and Joyce Womack Groves. Candice worked as a homemaker and was a member of Oak Leaf Baptist Church. Mrs....