OBITUARIES

Apr 29, 2020

Martha Sue Clay, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1935 in Lancaster, S.C. to her late parents, William Matthews and Queenie Matthews Clay. Martha worked as a bookkeeper for Paulding County Board of Education for 40 years and was a faithful member of...

Apr 28, 2020

Claudine Parker Gee Simpson, age 85 of McDonough, Ga. Passed away

on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the home of her son, Benny Gee of Hiram,

Ga. She was born on September 29,1934 in Eastman, Ga. To her late parents.

JD Parker and Louise Parker Oliver Holder.  Claudine worked as a...

Apr 27, 2020

C.L. McAlister, age 86, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 17, 1933 in Tennessee to his late parents; James and Maggie McAlister. Mr. McAlister worked as a grocery store manager for Food Giant for many years. He was a past...

Apr 23, 2020

Ann Marie Theresa Orr, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1941 in Jersey City, N.J. to her late parents; William and Aniela Garrett. She worked as an assembler for Lockheed Martin for over 20 years and was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic...

Apr 23, 2020

Bruce C. Denton, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Dogwood Forest of Acworth. He was born on June 30, 1947 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Hugh and Frankie Denton. Bruce was self-employed as a developer for over 20 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Mr....

Apr 22, 2020

JW Rakestraw, age 94, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1925 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; George and Odell Rakestraw. JW worked for Lockheed Martin rebuilding machinery for many years and was a United States Army veteran and served during WWII.  He was...

Apr 22, 2020

Edna Ruth Watjen, age 91, took her last breath on Wednesday evening, April 22, 2020, at The Pearl Assisted Living Facility in Dallas, GA. She was surrounded by her loving family, who extends heartfelt thanks to the caring staff members at Heartland Hospice and the Pearl for helping ease her transition.

Edna was born on February 13,...

Apr 20, 2020

Andrew Randolph Mitchell (Andy) of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully with his beloved family at his side on April 20, 2020. He was born in Martinsville, VA June 1932. Mr. Mitchell was a U.S Navy Veteran and a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelors degree in B.A . Upon graduation he became a valued employee with Crawford &...

Apr 19, 2020

Janice Lee Clark, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on April 19, 2020. She was born on November 30, 1944 in Rockmart, GA, to her late parents; Ecleston and Lilly Clark. Janice was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed by all of her loving...

Apr 19, 2020

Harley Donald Shelnutt, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1930 in Mountain View, GA, to his late parents; Maxwell and Thelma Shelnutt. Harley worked as a salesman for Gulf Oil for 25 years and later was a truck driver for Cobb County Board...

Apr 17, 2020

Peggy June Eberhart, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 23, 1942 in Blue Creek, AL, to her late parents; Richard and Frances Patterson. Mrs. Eberhart worked for many years in the cafeteria of Hiram Elementary School. She loved spending time with her family and...

Apr 16, 2020

Willie Grace Reece, age 83, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born on June 13, 1936 in Marietta, GA, to her late parents; Henry and Fannie Cook. Mrs. Reece worked as a bank manager for 30 years and was a faithful member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Apr 15, 2020

William Jerry Skipper, age 75, of Opelika, AL, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1944 in Ashford, AL, to his late parents; Jack Skipper and Rosalie Capan. He married his childhood sweetheart, Johnnie Bell Adams.  After serving in the Air Force in Vietnam, Jerry worked in the...

Apr 13, 2020

Clayton John Griffith, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. He was born on October 2, 1927 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Esker and Ruth Griffith. Clayton worked in construction for most of his life and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Griffith was a loving father, brother,...

Apr 13, 2020

Jean C. Freeman-King, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on December 15, 1931 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Rev. CR Campbell and Julia Campbell. Jean worked as an elementary school teacher for Hiram Elementary School for over 40 years and was a faithful member...

Apr 10, 2020

Ross Neil Trollinger, age 32, of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1987 in Atlanta, GA, to his parents; Terry Trollinger and Karen Bureau. Ross worked as a crane operator for Heaton Erecting, Inc. and was a member of The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union 926. In his...

Apr 9, 2020

Douglas Corley, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1945 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Amos and Florence Corley. Douglas worked as a clerical for over 30 years at ABF Freight Lines and was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church. Mr. Corley was a loving...

Mar 29, 2020

Roberta Ann Slay, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1963 in Marietta, GA, to her loving parents; Robert and Frankie McNelley. Mrs. Slay achieved a associates degree in social services and later went on to care for Cobb County Senior Citizens, which she loved so much....

Mar 29, 2020

Ronnie Smith, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in East Alabama. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents; Ronald Smith Sr. and Carolyn B. Smith. Ronnie owned Marble Smith Inc. for almost 20 years, where he worked as a professional...

Mar 29, 2020

Zellar Mae Brannan, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 13, 1938 in Alabama to her late parents; Jewettie and Edie Stephens. Zellar worked as a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Brannan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will...