OBITUARIES

Mar 17, 2019

John C. Rakestraw, Jr., age 79, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, to the late John and Irene Rakestraw.

Upon graduation from high school, John joined the United States Navy and served his country bravely. After his Naval service, he attended the Georgia...

Mar 14, 2019

Thelma Austin, age 88, of Dallas, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Dallas, GA. to the late Fletcher and Alice Mitchell. Mrs. Austin loved her church and was a lifelong member of New Georgia Baptist Church. In her spare time, she...

Mar 14, 2019

Susan D. Amos, age 51, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1967, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Ballew. Susan worked for sixteen years as a paraprofessional with special needs children in the Paulding County School System and was a member of...

Mar 12, 2019

Margaret L. Smith, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Joe Caldwell and Sara Mooney, and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Frank Edward “Buddy” Smith, SR. Mrs. Smith was a lifetime member of VFW-Ladies Auxiliary Post...

Mar 11, 2019

Dorothy Hughes Keown, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born on January 13, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Claude & Frankie Hughes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Keown, and brothers, Earl and Ray Hughes. Mrs. Keown was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors...

Mar 9, 2019

Matt Dinsmore, age 40, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1978, in Lynchburg, VA, and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Harry Dinsmore. Matt loved spending time with his family and gaming with his nephew, Mica. He loved music, golf, disc golf, and was always the first...

Mar 9, 2019

Jackie Newbern, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1943, in Lagrange, GA, to the late Jack Berry & Essie C Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 30 years, Myles R. Newbern and two sisters Peggy Morris and Becky Purvis.  Mrs. Newbern...

Mar 3, 2019

Danny Gilliland was born on August 27, 1959. He was married to his wonderful wife, Ruby Lea Flanagan. He was always there for whom ever needed help. Danny was a wonderful friend to many. He is joined in death with his parents, James Gilliland and Ella Delena Turner, and a sister, Jean Gossip. Survivors include wife, Ruby Flanagan of...

Mar 3, 2019

Mrs. Pamela Ellen Dilbeck, age 57, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1961 in Decatur, AL., to the late Thomas and Dorothy Sheats. She worked as a Benefit Specialist for Electrolux Corporation for 20 years and was a member of Christian Science Church of Marietta. She is preceded in...

Feb 28, 2019

Zachary Michael Watkins, age 22, Of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1996 in Atlanta, GA., to Michael and Marsha Watkins. Zachary worked as a Service Manager for National Tire and Battery and was a member of Picketts Mill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2019

Paul Anthony Macisco, age 54, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1964 in Stratford, CT, and was preceded in death by his parents, James & Marjorie Ann Macisco, and brother, Michael Macisco. Mr. Macisco work as a chef for South of France restaurant for many...

Feb 24, 2019

Ruth Ferguson Monk (Mama Ruth), age 100, of Dallas, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born on May 17, 1918 in Dallas, GA., to the late William Noah and Constance Dabbs Ferguson. Mrs. Monk worked as a homemaker and was a faithful member of Burnt Hickory Methodist Church. She loved...

Feb 23, 2019

Robert Enright Smith, age 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. The son of the late, Robert Walter Smith & the late, Eugenia Mae Smith, he was born May 31, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard, a Toll Plaza Manager for the State of Georgia for 35...

Feb 22, 2019

Virginia Anne Warren Woodman, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. The daughter of the late, Noah & Jerome Warren, she was born December 6, 1928, in Atlanta, Ga. She spent 15 years as an Administrative Assistant for Bell Helicopter and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Atlanta. She was also an...

Feb 22, 2019

Lois Johnson, age 87, of Hiram, GA., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 31, 1931 in Rome, GA., to the late Arthur and Ethel Kinsey. Mrs. Johnson worked as a seamstress for Sewells Clothing Company for over 40 years and was a faithful member of Cochran...

Feb 21, 2019

Mrs. Billie McAlister, age 86, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Scottsboro, AL, to the late Elmer & Ruby Southeard, and was preceded in death by three sisters, and brother, Rayford Southeard. Mrs. McAlister loved her church and all her family. She was a member of TOPS,...

Feb 21, 2019

Emma Catherine Conn, age 88, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John & Florence Thomason, and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Conn, SR; son, Jack Conn, JR; granddaughter, Rebecca Portwood Munter; and brothers, Billy Thomason, John Thomason and James...

Feb 17, 2019

Douglas Hite, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1952, in Dallas, Ga, to the late Ramsey & Mary Hite. He worked for City of Powder Springs for many years as a sanitation worker. Survivors include wife Renea Hite of Dallas, GA; step-sons, Donald & Deshia Jones of...

Feb 16, 2019

Earl Eugene Moye, age 68, of Dallas, GA. passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., to the late James Curtis Moye and Virginia Mae Moye. Mr. Moye worked as a warehouse supervisor for Applied Industrial Technologies for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lori Ann...

Feb 14, 2019

Virginia “Jenny” Freeman, age 87, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1931 in Dallas, GA. to the late Oliver Frank Crowe Sr. and Verna Shipp Crowe. Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker and a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church since 1950.  Jenny was a loving mother, wife...