OBITUARIES

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 7, 2019

Verna Marie Jones, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.  She was born on May 17, 1938, in Chester, Arkansas, to the late John & Florence Cochran, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jones.  She was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Ricky)...

January 6, 2019

Dot Brown, age 86, of Dallas, GA., passed away on January 6, 2019 peacefully at her home. She was born on June 16, 1932 in Kennesaw, GA., to the late Ralph and Clara Turner Cook. Mrs. Brown was retired from Bell South, where she worked as a Forecast Assistant for 38 years. She is preceded in death by her...

January 5, 2019

Helen Roberta Mercurio, age 94, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 peacefully at the Pearl of Dallas.  She was born on August 16, 1924 in Stottsville, NY. to the late Arthur and Emma Flower. Mrs. Mercurio is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, John Anthony Mercurio, parents, daughters; Terry McMullen, Kathy...

January 3, 2019

Janis Lynn Acevedo, age 70, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY.  to the late John and Mary Porter. Mrs. Acevedo worked and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 7 years and was a homemaker. She was known as the rock of...

January 2, 2019

Joe Pim, age 39, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was born on March 7, 1979, in Landstuhl, Germany, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frederick Fox, Jr.  Joe was a 1997 graduate of Paulding County High School.  He was a loving father, son, brother and grandson.  Joe was a fan of...

January 2, 2019

Jerry Fowler, age 83, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  He was born on February 28, 1935, in Hokes Bluff, AL, to the late Rubin Oscar & Elizabeth Fowler, and was preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Mr. Fowler was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic from...

January 1, 2019

Elaine Whitley, age 59, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born on August 11, 1959, in Dallas, GA, to the late Hershel & Darline Hulsey, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Winfred Hulsey and Wendell Hulsey. Mrs. Whitley was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 25 years,...

December 25, 2018

Reverend C. L. Powers, age 87, of Rockmart, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born October 25, 1931 in Carrollton, Ga. to the late Leonard and Lucille Laster Powers and was preceded in death by his former wife, Ruby Powers, brothers, Durwin, Frank, Bobby and Marion Powers, sister, Mary Powers....

December 20, 2018

Joan Elliott McEntyre, age 86 of Dallas, GA. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Wellstar Tranquility of Kennesaw. She was born November 28, 1932 in McDonough, GA. to the late John Shirley and Leaman Crumbley Elliott and was preceded in death by her husband, Louis McEntyre, Sr. Mrs. McEntyre was a loving...

December 18, 2018

Harold Lester Grosch, age 76, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was born on February 24, 1942 in Manchester, TN. to the late Howard and Hazel Grosch. He was a Vietnam War veteran and retired from the Marines after 20 years of service. After retiring from the military, Mr. Grosch worked as a Mail...

December 18, 2018

Mary Kate Rakestraw Shipp, age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born on August 26, 1925, in Hawkinsville, GA, to the late Virgil Raymond and Kate Kincaid Rakestraw. As a child she moved to Paulding County, where she met the love of her life, John Shipp, in the fourth grade.  The couple...

December 16, 2018

Bill Kendall, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away on December 16, 2018. He was born on July 2, 1954, to the late Wallace Brooks Kendall and Dorothy Bettis. Mr. Kendall was the owner and operator of Smyrna Radiator and Garage Service along with his brother-in-law for 32 years. He was an ordained deacon and elder of Legacy Baptist...

December 16, 2018

Bill West 4/6/1931-12/16/2018 On Sunday, December 16, 2018, Bill West of Hiram, Georgia, husband of Carol West and loving father, passed away at the age of 87. Bill was born on April 6, 1931, in Cisco, Georgia, to Robert and Lula Maude West. Raised in rural Georgia, the highest potential for schooling was a third grade education. Bill began...