OBITUARIES

January 25, 2020

Marion Williams, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 25, 2020 at Heritage Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 15, 1927 in Buena Vista, GA, to her late parents; Norman Redding and Rosalee McClough. Mrs. Williams worked as a homemaker, as well as at the Bus Station Café and later owned Marion...

January 24, 2020

JoAnn Griffin Clark, age 80 of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Calvin Griffin and Mattie Gertrude Pless Griffin; husband, Coleman Clark, Jr.; brother, Johnny W. Bramblett; sisters, Joyce Thackston, Barbara Cochran, daughter; Reta Faye Wright and son; Ronnie Lee Scoggins. Survivors include sons; Ricky...

January 23, 2020

Donnie Steve Newman, age 66, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home in the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Villa Rica, GA. He was a member of First Baptist Church Villa Rica, GA. He worked as a lineman for Georgia Power for more than 41 years....

January 23, 2020

Edward Junior Clayton, age 79 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 23, 2020. He was a former Medical Technologist at the East Clinic in Dallas, GA. Ed loved his family, photography, NASCAR, had racing pictures published in books and over the years had rescued many cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arley and Grace Clayton....

January 22, 2020

Brandon Lee Estep, age 38 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 22, 2020. He was employed as a floor installer with Affordable Flooring. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur Emory Estep, Jr and Becky Stanfield. Survivors include his son, Braiden Estep; daughter, Callie Fricks; brother Jamie (Jennifer) Estep of Hiram, GA; sister, Carmen (Travis)...

January 20, 2020

Janice Louise Stewart, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, GA. She was born on January 13, 1950 in Gardner, MA, to her late parents; Donald and Theresa Nutting. Mrs. Stewart was a faithful member of New Georgia Baptist Church. Janice was a loving mother, sister, grandmother...

January 16, 2020

Will Winn, age 42, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born on July 12, 1977 in Marietta, GA, to his loving parents; Richard Winn and Ronda Davis. Mr. Winn worked as a golf instructor and attended Legacy Baptist Church. Mr. Winn was a loving husband, father, brother and son who will be dearly...

January 14, 2020

Vernon Hall, age 82, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 4, 1937 to his late parents; George and Margie Hall. Vernon was retired from Lockheed – Martin, where he worked as a Tank Serviceman for 31 years and was...

January 13, 2020

Al Boatwright, age 72, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 13, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1947 in Rome, GA to his late parents, Joseph F. and Myrtle Hyde Boatwright. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright was self-employed in Electronics for over 12 years. He...

January 13, 2020

Marjorie York Watts, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 11, 1935 to her late parents; Rev. Lloyd York and Myrtle York. Mrs. Watts worked as the deputy tax commissioner for Paulding County for 31 years and was a faithful member...

January 12, 2020

Honorable Sheriff Bruce Watson Harris, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1947 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Guy and Laura Jane Harris. Bruce was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas. In addition to his parents; he was...

January 11, 2020

Bernie Fischer, 75, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 11, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital from complications of kidney cancer.  He was born on May 12, 1944 in Chicago, IL.

Mr. Fischer worked as a plumber for 40 years through Union #130. He was a lifelong Boy Scout and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hiking,...

January 11, 2020

Joyce Bishop, 85, of Marietta, GA passed away on January 11, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital.  She was born on December 3, 1934 in Glen Springs, SC.  She was a loving and giving person who was very outgoing, and she loved being outdoors. She attended Powder Springs Baptist Church and worked as a nurse for Wellstar Cobb Hospital for...

January 11, 2020

Virginia (Ann) Baker Breedlove, lovingly known as Ginger, 82, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 11, 2020. She was born January 14, 1937 in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and worked as an industrial engineer clerk with Norfolk Southern Railway for 43 years. She would say her best job was being Gramma. ...

January 10, 2020

Mike Christopher, 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 10, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mr. Christopher was born September 8, 1955 in Gainesville, GA. to his late parents; Paul and Clarice Christopher.  He was Baptist by faith. Mike was loving father and grandfather. He was a lieutenant with Paulding County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years and previously...

January 9, 2020

Gregory Owen Wilkerson, age 46, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. He was born on October 13, 1973 in Atlanta, GA, to his parents Freeman and Claudette Wilkerson of Powder Springs, GA. Mr. Wilkerson worked in sales for his family packing company and was Methodist by faith. Gregory was...

January 8, 2020

Paul Hubert Poss III, age 29, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on March 25, 1990 in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents; Paul and Mary Poss. Paul was a truck driver for Gordon Ford Service and was a member of West Ridge Church. Mr. Poss was a...

January 7, 2020

Kaytlyn Savanah Henderson, age 17, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on March 15, 2002 in Riverdale, GA, to her loving parents; Christopher Rogers and Rhonda Henderson. Kaytlyn was an 11th grade student at North Paulding High School and attended Acworth United Methodist Church. She loved musicals and...

January 5, 2020

Sherri L. Morgan, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Manor Lake of Hiram. She was born on October 26, 1949 in Rome, GA, to her late parents; Jewell and Billie Graham. Mrs. Morgan was retired from Greystone Power where she worked as a supervisor in the telephone center. Sherri was a faithful...

January 5, 2020

Lydia Jane Byrd, 90, of Centre, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1929, to the late Glenn and Rossie Mitchell. Mrs. Byrd was a loving wife and mother who spent her life taking care of her family. She was a homemaker and an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She...