OBITUARIES

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...