OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2020

Jeremiah McCarthy Sullivan Jr., age 90, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. He was born on April 29, 1930 in New Orleans, LA, to his late parents; Jeremiah Sullivan Sr. and Louise Sullivan. Jeremiah was a Master Sergeant for The National Guard Air Force and was a faithful member of...

Aug 1, 2020

Bridgette Alexis Apodaca, age 27, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1992 in Charleston, S.C. to her parents; Steven Bryant and Melissa Lamb. Mrs. Apodaca was a loving wife, mother, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors...

Aug 1, 2020

Delores Ellis, 76, of Dallas, GA passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  She was born on March 21, 1944 in Parsons, TN to the late Elmer Enlo and Hazel Louise Laster Vise. Mrs. Ellis was a caring and loving homemaker raising her 3 daughters. She was Christian by faith and was a member of...

Aug 1, 2020

Kenneth J. Souza, 55, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Fall River, MA, entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1965 in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Elvira “Eva” Souza. He worked for more then 12 years as an editor with The Anchor-Diocese of Fall River and was Catholic by...

Jul 31, 2020

Alvin Tucker, 87, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born on December 3, 1932 in Cordele, GA to the late Jewel and Eula Tucker. Mr. Tucker worked as a warehouse manager for Mead Packaging for over 35 years and was a faithful member of Beulahland Baptist church in Rockmart, GA. Alvin was...

Jul 31, 2020

Betty Pace, 85, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1935 in Dallas, GA to the late Charlie Herman and Bertia Lee Wood. Mrs. Pace worked as a special needs bus monitor with the Paulding County School System for more than 10 years and was a member of the...

Jul 28, 2020

John Aker Hunnings, age 80, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Atlanta, GA, to his late parents; Elmo and Marguerite Hunnings. John served in the United States Navy and later worked as an electrician for Local Union IBEW 613. Mr. Hunnings was a...

Jul 27, 2020

Homer Benson Rackley, born May 29, 1929 in Dallas, Ga. Died July 27, 2020, age 91.

Preceded in death by father, Warner Samuel Rackley, mother, Nannie June Freeman Rackley, Sisters Vellie Benson, Pauline Henson, Sarah Dokey, brothers James Rackley, Marvin Rackley, Hollis Rackley, Willard Rackley.

Survived by sister, Clay Lee Rakestraw, three children, Connie Hayes...

Jul 27, 2020

Kathleen P. Wynne, age 78, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1942 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents, Edwin and Gladys Payne. Mrs. Wynne was a beautiful Christian woman who faithfully prayed for her family, friends and Country. She was...

Jul 24, 2020

Roland Leslie Horn, 65, of Dallas, GA passed away on July 24, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1955 in Wiandotte, MI. Mr. Horn is survived by his brother Charlie Horn of Clermont, FL and his sister Charlotte Bothe of Sternwood, MI. According to his wishes, Mr. Horn was cremated. No services are planned at this time but...

Jul 24, 2020

Shirley B. Lowe, 71, of Dallas (formerly Temple), GA passed away on July 24, 2020.  She was born on November 16, 1948 in Denver, CO. She was a member of the Hicks Road Kingdom Hall in Smyrna, GA. Mrs. Lowe held an administrative position with Danco Financial for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her...

Jul 23, 2020

Shannon Louise Conner Anderson, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1943 in Thomasville, GA, to her late parents; James and Charlotte Conner. Mrs. Anderson was retired from Nabisco, where she had worked for 27 years. In her free time, Shannon loved to travel,...

Jul 22, 2020

Carl Anderson Hall, known by family and childhood friends as “Corky” went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. God blessed him with 82 years of life. His service for the LORD began in March of 1997 as a Deacon at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church. He also served as an Ordained Elder...

Jul 21, 2020

John Robert Hutcheson, age 97, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 18, 1923 in Paulding County, near Draketown to his late parents; Henry Grady Hutcheson and Lillian Williams Hutcheson. John was retired from Dobbins Air Force Base where he served as a...

Jul 19, 2020

It is with profound sadness that the family of William Harold Hurley announce his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76.

William was happily married for 23 years before losing his beloved wife in 1989 and has remained widowed. He worked at Austell Box...

Jul 18, 2020

Mark Brandon Butler, 50, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  He was born on April 24, 1970 in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Paulding County High School in 1988 and then went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1992. He then worked in the Financial field for over 20 years. Mark loved...

Jul 17, 2020

Calvin Ledford Eaves Sr., 70, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.  He was born on August 13, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to the late John Walie and Florence Felicia Eaves. Calvin was a truck driver by trade and worked for over 15 years with Andersen Windows. He was a loving father, and grandfather who will...

Jul 17, 2020

Carl Richard Pope, 71, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.  He was born on December 25, 1948 in Polk County, GA to the late Lihugh and Dora Pope. He worked for more than 30 years with Seminole Foundry, manufacturing aluminum and was a Baptist by faith.

Mr. Pope is survived by his...

Jul 14, 2020

Herbert Gunter, 85, of Mineral Bluff, GA went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on July 14, 2020. He was a member of Toccoa Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, GA. He was saved at Milford Baptist Church in Marietta, GA in his youth. He loved singing in the choir at his home church. He was a loving...

Jul 13, 2020

Charlie B. Christian, age 82, of Johns Creek, Georgia, died July 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Louise Christian, his twin brothers, Morris and Marvin Christian and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Charlie was born in Dallas, Georgia and graduated from Dallas High School in 1956. He played football on the...