OBITUARIES

Jun 10, 2019

Johnny Jones, age 61, of Cumming, GA, passed away on June 10, 2019. He was born on December 18, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Edward ‘Bud’ Jones and Dorothy McGaha. He owned and operated J.B. Vinyl for twenty years. Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Shirley Jones and brother, Stephen Jones.

Jun 9, 2019

John Stephen Black, age 32, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1986 in Marietta, GA, to Gary Black and Candance Black Edwards. He worked as a Computer Tech for Thinq Inc. and was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Candace Black Edwards...

Jun 9, 2019

James Kendrick “Ken” Thompson of Dallas, GA, 76, passed away peacefully at Tranquility at Cobb, Sunday, June 9, 2019.  He was born on January 2, 1943 in Hogansville, GA to the late Robert and Lillie Mae Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting deer and rabbits in his early in life,...

Jun 6, 2019

Mavis Cunningham, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain on Thursday, June 6, 2019.  She was born on October 30, 1933, to the late MacAfee and Dana Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Earl Cunningham; her parents; her sister, Mae Mitchell, and a son-in-law, Charles Curl, Sr.

Jun 6, 2019

Ronnie Lee Ray, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1940 in Glenville, GA, to the late Luther and Mollie Ray. Mr. Ray was self employed and worked as a civil engineer, as well as a land surveyor for over 40 years. He was of...

Jun 4, 2019

Peggy J. Jones, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on July 31, 1932 in Dallas, GA, to the late John and Dovie Camp. Mrs. Jones was retired as a clerk from Lockheed Martin and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. She is preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2019

Vivian Diane Couch, age 57, of Dallas, GA, passed away on June 2, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 4, 1962 in Marietta, GA. She was of Baptist Faith.

Vivian will be remembered by many, as she wrote a column for the Dallas New Era for years, then moved on to finish her...

Jun 2, 2019

Tracy Jeneen Howard, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1969 in Austell, GA, to Virgil Lamar and Linda Gail Folds. Mrs. Howard was a loving and caring mother to her two children and worked as a homemaker. She will be missed dearly by all that knew...

Jun 1, 2019

Carol Morton Blair, age 67, passed away at her home in Hiram, GA on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  She was born on October 9, 1951 to the late William Iris and Frances C Morton, Sr. Mrs. Blair was a loving mother and a wonderful school teacher for 32 years. She taught at New Georgia Elementary and was actively involved...

May 31, 2019

Doyle Thomas Black, age 79, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born on October, 26, 1939 in Dalton, GA, to the late Roy and Dovie Norton Black. Mr. Black was a kind, loving husband and father with a great sense of humor. He was also an honorably discharged Veteran...

May 29, 2019

Robert Harvey, age 72, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1947 to the late Revie and Faye Harvey. Mr. Harvey worked for Georgia Power as a Transmission Operator for over 40 years and was a United States Navy veteran. Robert attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded...

May 29, 2019

Welton ‘Steve’ Stephens, age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1935 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Jason and Eva Stephens. Mr. Stephens worked as a Parts Manager for Jim Letts Oldsmobile for 25 years and was an honorable Veteran of the United States...

May 27, 2019

Bonnie Jean Gray, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019. Mrs. Gray was born on December 30, 1931 in Dutton, AL, to the late Thomas and Mattie Hollaway. She worked as a secretary for Dr. Sid Williams for over 10 years and was a faithful member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Bonnie is preceded...

May 27, 2019

Rose McAdams Robinson, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, peacefully at her home. Mrs. Robinson was born on March 18, 1942 in Tampa, FL, to the late Anthony and Edith Vallejo. She was of Catholic faith and was a retired bookkeeper for Arrow Shirt Company. Mrs. Robinson is preceded in death by her...

May 27, 2019

Mark Osborne, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born October 1, 1972, in Canada to C. Elizabeth (Leila) and Gerald Osborne. Mr. Osborne was self-employed and worked side-by-side with his wife. He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Osborne.

Survivors include his wife, Tracey Christine Osborne of...

May 26, 2019

Bette Brown Bacon Dunn, 89, of Dallas, Georgia passed away May 26, 2019, quietly in her sleep of natural causes.  She was born to the late H. W. (Pete) and Lona Brown, on February 1, 1930, in Burnt Hickory, Georgia. Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dunn; brothers, Leo Curtis Brown and Lowell Brown; sisters, Ruth...

May 25, 2019

Morgan Elizabeth Still, age 25, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born on March 10, 1994 in Austell, GA, to Robby and Kelly Still. Morgan worked for her father's company, Dent Repair Inc. and was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survivors include her loving parents, Robby and Kelly Still of...

May 25, 2019

Terry Lee Edwards, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully at Wellstar Tranquility at Cobb, on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1947 in Pulaski, VA to the late Andrew and Mildred Edwards. Mr. Edwards served in the US Army and retired after more than 13 years as a police officer with the City...

May 19, 2019

Dewayne Brown, age 53, of Hiram, GA, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born on April 28, 1966 in Douglasville, GA, to Wayne and Barbara Brown. Dewayne worked as a mechanic for Davis Garage for 14 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Lamar...

May 19, 2019

H.B. Payne, age 89, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1929 in Pine Log, GA, to the late Dewey and Lydia Payne. Mr. Payne was in the U.S. Navy and a Korean and Vietnam era war veteran. He worked as an aviation electrician for The U.S. Navy for 27...