OBITUARIES

May 4, 2019

Christie Brown Thompson, age 101, passed away Saturday, May 04, 2019 at WellStar Tranquility Hospice at Cobb. Christie was born January 20, 1918 to the late George Waters and Minnie Lou Brown and was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney F. Thompson, sisters, Lucille Morgan, Gertrude Brown, Irene Bean and Marie Robbs; brothers, Jewel N. Brown, Noah Brown,...

April 30, 2019

Ellen Ray Bailey, age 91, of Dallas, Ga, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born on December 18, 1927 in Heflin, AL, to the late Newt and Sara Ray. Mrs. Bailey was retired from The Griffin Company where she worked as the secretary. Ellen was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She in preceded...

April 28, 2019

Judy Ann Pilgrim, age 60, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born on December 9, 1958 in St. Pete, FL,  to the late Irwin Leroy Moore and Gayle Clement. Mrs. Pilgrim was a very special and loving woman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Dale Moore, Kenny Moore,...

April 27, 2019

Mrs. Denise Robin Crook, age 58 of Dallas, GA passed away on April 27, 2019 following an extended illness. She was employed in administration with Horizon Properties. Denise was a devoted wife, whose greatest joy in life was spending time with her husband, Tommy. She loved riding her Harley, being outside, crafts and her fur babies, Chet and Homer....

April 24, 2019

Bertha Nell Bankston, 88, of Dallas Georgia went to be home with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on April 24, 2019.  She was born in New Market, Alabama on May 14, 1930 to the late William and Georgia Hillis Holder.  Bertha loved her family and tending to her flowers in the garden.  She sang in the Harvest Trio...

April 21, 2019

Shirley Jean Blanchard, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 16, 1943 in Villa Rica, GA, to the late Lester Golden and Vera Seals. She was retired from Douglasville Nursing and Rehab, where she worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Mrs. Blanchard worked as a...

April 20, 2019

Martha Ann Tibbitts, age 86 of Dallas, GA (Burnt Hickory Community) passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was an excellent cook, wonderful, generous caretaker who loved gardening, canning and previously worked in the cafeteria of Paulding County Junior High School. She was preceded in death by her parents; Preacher Eunice Franklin and Selma Lou Thomason Corley; son,...

April 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)...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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,...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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....

April 3, 2019

March 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.

March 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...

March 25, 2019

March 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....