OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2019

Georgia Keller, age 69, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born on March 16, 1949, in Salisbury, NC, and was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Raymond Poole; son, Timmy Dill; and great-grandson, Nathan Titus. She was the most loving mother and caregiver, loved telling stories and her home was always opened...

Feb 11, 2019

Mary Teresa “Terri” (Sullivan) Gagnon, 85, of Dallas, Georgia died peacefully on February 11, 2019, with loved ones at her side. Terri was born February 18, 1933, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Patrick and Nora (Gallivan) Sullivan. She grew up on Barbour Street and witnessed the tragic Barnum and Bailey circus fire of 1944. She married Richard F. (Dick) Gagnon...

Feb 10, 2019

Lindley Hubert (Sonny) Florence, age 86 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence on family land where he was also born. He was a Plant Supervisor at Austell Box Board for approximately 47 years and a member at the First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. He loved Jesus, his family and farming....

Feb 9, 2019

RC Miller, age 78 of Chamblee, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA) passed away at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was employed with General Motors for approximately 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Otis and Laura Bell Gladden Miller; sisters. Louise Jones, Ida Mae Tibbitts and brothers; Ernest and Lewis Miller....

Feb 8, 2019

Miss Phoebe Marie Leggett  infant daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Leggett, and baby sister of Luke Leggett, of Hiram, GA, passed away on February 8, 2019. Daddy please don`t look so sad, Mommy please don`t cry. I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies. Please do not try to question God, don`t think...

Feb 6, 2019

Joyce Massey, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1946, in Austell, GA, to the late Tom & Florence Farmer, and was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Joan Farmer, and brother-in-law, Howard Head. Ms. Massey was an artist and a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Feb 6, 2019

Shirley McKinney, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Fargo, GA, to the late Lucius & Frances Griffith, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. “Buzz” McKinney, one brother, and four sisters. Mrs. McKinney worked at McKinney’s Prescription Shop for many years alongside...

Feb 1, 2019

Mary E. Morris, age 91, of Dallas, GA., passed away on February 1, 2019 peacefully at Wellstar Paulding nursing and rehab unit. She was born on May 28, 1927 in Sandtown, AL., to the late Ben and Lillie Elsberry. Mrs. Morris loved her church and was a faithful member of Yorkville Baptist Church in Rockmart, GA. She greatly enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2019

Annette McMahan, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 30, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1937, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late Joe & Bertha Eidson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Ray McMahan, brothers, Howard, Maynard, and Harold Eidson. Mrs. McMahan retired after 20 years of service from Shaw Industries, a...

Jan 26, 2019

William J. Bass, age 88 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 26, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara J Bass, parents; Phillip Q. and Sarah E. Bass; brothers; Allen and Robert Bass, grandson; Phillip Aaron Bass, great grandchildren; Tristen Bass and Ashton Bass. He was an Army veteran, printer at...

Jan 26, 2019

Alma Jean Clay, age 85 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 26, 2019 at Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur Wade and Alma Irene Clay; brothers, Harold Clay and Herbert Clay; sisters, Louise Clay Ragsdale, Alline Clay Peploe, Lillian Clay Echols, and Joyce Clay Parkman. She was the youngest...

Jan 25, 2019

Shelva Jean Ballard, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 25, 2019 at Paulding Wellstar Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; Dixie Byron Jones and Florence A. Lambert; sons, Mitchell and Joey Ruff and sister, Brenda Davis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her partner, Thomas E. Renfroe...

Jan 17, 2019

Mike Burnley, age 66, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Atlanta, GA., to his parents; Doyce and Eloise Kelley Burnley. Mr. Burnley was self - employed and worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. Mike was a devoted and caring husband, father, brother and grandfather....

Jan 15, 2019

Hazel Cook Swann, age 94, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.She was born on March 5, 1924, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bob & Jewell Cook, and was preceded in death by husband, Moody Swann. Mrs. Swann was a member of Church of Christ in Cartersville, GA. Survivors include sons, Robert Swann of Dothan,...

Jan 12, 2019

Frank Scott, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 12, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1942, in Draper, NC, to the late Melvin Scott and Maggie Robinson., and was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Scott; sister, Sharon Scott, and brother-in-law, Ron Jacobson. Mr. Scott was retired after over 20 years of service with...

Jan 12, 2019

Andy Burghoffer, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 12, 2019. He was born on January 22, 1962, in Clifton, NJ, to the late Wendelin & Mary Burghoffer. He worked as an operator and trainer of Dendreon Pharmacy, was a United States Army Veteran, and was of Catholic Faith. Survivors include wife of 37 years, Gerri Burghoffer...

Jan 10, 2019

Jerry Saunderson, Sr. age 84, of Acworth, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY. to the late Robert and Beulah Saunderson. Mr. Saunderson worked as Machinist for Lockheed Martin for over 20 years and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.  He loved watching football,...

Jan 10, 2019

Jeff Hay, age 54, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Friday, January 10, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1964 in Austell, GA. Mr. Hay worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for over ten years. In his free time, he loved to fish and spend quality time with his friends. Jeff is preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2019

Raymond Brown, age 70, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1948 in Cedartown, GA. to the late Chester and Pauline Brown. Mr. Brown enjoyed to spend his free time watching T.V., especially wrestling. He also greatly enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 7, 2019

Robert Wayne Wallace, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1956 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Raymond  and Ruby Wallace. Mr. Wallace was recently retired from Atlanta Grotnes Machine Company where he worked as a machinist for 42 years.

Robert was a loving husband and best friend...