OBITUARIES

Apr 15, 2019

Karlee Mayebelle Jaxyn Taylor, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Carl Fowler.

Karlee was the daughter of Brad and Kimberly Taylor of Powder Springs, GA.

Survivors include her parents, sisters; Alicia (Daniel) Singleton of Douglasville, GA, Leah Taylor of Powder Springs, GA, uncles; Chris (Pamela)...

Apr 14, 2019

Kevin Jeffrey Phillips, born on February 20, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan, went home to be with The Lord on April 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm at the age of 52. Each and everyday he lived his life abundantly and joyously, even when doctors said it was impossible.

Kevin devoted much of his life to the Transportation Industry...

Apr 14, 2019

Charles Frederick “Freddy” Mintz, retired Paulding County businessman, died peacefully at his home in Hiram early on Palm Sunday morning, April 14, 2019, just ten days before his 75th birthday. Freddy’s family was with him at his passing. Over the last weeks of his life, friends from all over the metro Atlanta area and from as far away as...

Apr 13, 2019

Sam White, age 63, of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1955, in Summerville, GA, to the late, Lavon Doster White and Betty Jean Powell. Mr. White was a United States Army Veteran, and a millwright at Meed Packaging for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 9, 2019

John Richard Sammons, Jr. age 77, of Hiram, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1941 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Sammons worked as a Forklift Salesman for over 30 years and was Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nettie Sammons, Son, Larry Sammons, Sister, Jean Regan,...

Apr 8, 2019

Tommy Teal, age 62, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born on August 18, 1956 in Dallas, GA. Mr. Teal worked as a Warehouseman for Midas Muffler. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas  Darrell Teal and mother, Glennis Folsom Camp. Survivors include brother Frank Teal of Villa Rica, GA , sisters Donna (Tracy) Fennell...

Apr 4, 2019

Maj. David S. Simpson, age 75, of Dallas, GA passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was a loving son, father, grandpa, uncle, brother, and friend. David was an Academic Flight Instructor in the F-15 Eagle program at Tyndall AFB for 21 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and flew over 100 combat missions in Southeast...

Apr 4, 2019

Marion Brumelow age 75, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born on May 24th, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to the late Cecil Kennedy and Georgia “Bill” Rolin. Marion was a loving wife, mother, and “Memaw”. She loved her church, and because of her service and dedication to the Lord many lives were changed....

Apr 3, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Joseph Alton Keith, age 92, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:00 PM from Powder Springs City Cemetery with Pastor Mike Woods officiating.

Mar 27, 2019

Charles D. Woodham, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1929, in Dundee FL, to the late Wilbur & Ruby Woodham, and was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Sharon Woodham and granddaughter, Shayna Cook. Mr. Woodham was a United States Army veteran and retired as a fireman...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Barbara Powell, age 78, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away peacefully at Greenwood Place of Marietta on Monday, March 25, 2019. Ms. Powell was born in Cedartown, GA, on August 12, 1940 to the late Emmett Johnson and Margaret Campbell. She was retired from East Paulding Middle School, where she served as the head custodian for 10 years. Ms....

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. David Leon Summers, age 77 of Dallas, GA, passed away suddenly March 21, 2019 at his residence. A native of Sherwood, TN he graduated from Franklin County High School in the class of 1961. Immediately after high school he moved to Georgia in search of work. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1963 where he served...

Mar 22, 2019

Joe A. Coombs III (Trip), age 45, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 22, 2019.  He was born on March 29, 1973, in Decatur, GA. He was a member of Dallas First Baptist Church and was employed by J5 Create Electronics.

Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Tracy Myers Coombs of Dallas, GA; parents, Joe...

Mar 21, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Stoughton, 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, N.C., due to C.O.P.D. and heart failure. Born in Butler, PA, on July 1, 1942, to the late Charles and Geraldine Stoughton. Kenneth was retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service, and also retired...

Mar 21, 2019

Jack Tibbitts, age 95, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Tranquility of Cobb. Mr. Tibbitts was born on March 29, 1923 in Dallas, GA, to the late Maston and Frances Tibbitts. Jack joined The United States Army and during WWII he was the bakery cook at the 6th Army headquarters. Jack and his wife,...

Mar 21, 2019

John Wesley Norred, age 90, of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1928 in Columbus, GA, to the late Zechariah and Eva Norred. Mr. Norred worked as an engineer for over 30 years, was a military veteran and was Methodist by faith. He was preceded in...

Mar 20, 2019

Jody Glenn Johnston, age 34, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on October 13, 1984 in Austell, GA. to Joey and Charlene Johnston. Jody was self employed and worked as a tree surgeon. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston was an avid deer hunter and loved anything and...

Mar 19, 2019

Rudy Preston, age 67, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1951, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Rodolph Little Preston, II. He loved fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycles. Rudy enjoyed telling stories to his children, grandchildren and was a people person. He was...