OBITUARIES

July 21, 2018

July 13, 2018

Christopher Noel Spann, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away on July 13, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1974, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Noel Terry Spann. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Rita & John David Litzenberger of Dallas, GA; children, Austin Rodriguez of Carrollton, GA, Cody Neal Spann of...

July 12, 2018

JoAnn Florence Smith went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018. JoAnn was born on April 18, 1935 in Powder Springs, GA. She was the daughter of Frank and Flora Florence, one of eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Jesse David Smith. JoAnn and David had six children, thirteen grandchildren...

July 11, 2018

William Larry Winters, age 72, of Temple, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1946, in Temple, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, William Paul Winters and Lottie Estelle Hollis Winters; sister, Shirley Chupp, nephew, Jeff Singleton, and niece, LeAnne Winters Dobson. Mr. Winters retired in 2012 from Austell...

July 6, 2018

Linda Gravett Lollis, age 71 of Dallas, GA passed away at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was a “special rose” the Lord gave to her husband Joe, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, who was God fearing and loved her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; James...

July 5, 2018

Barbara McFarland, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1936, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Lillie Mullinax, and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McFarland, daughter, Gail Simmons, and sister, Ruth Lindsay. Mrs. McFarland, worked as an assistant manager for Bellsouth and was...

July 3, 2018

Billy Rainwater, age 86, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born on March 22, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Herman Jefferson & Alice Mae Rainwater. Mr. Rainwater owned Rainwater Heating and Air, where he worked for over 40 years, and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include wife...

June 29, 2018

Joe Calhoun, age 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1953 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late James and Annette Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun attended Atlanta Area Technical School, earning a certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology. He later went on to work for Hawker Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation) for 30...

June 29, 2018

Billy Williams, age 57, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1960 in Madison, GA. to the late Jimmy and Loretta Williams. Mr. Williams served in the United States Marines and worked as an aircraft mechanic for Warner Robbins Air Force base.

Survivors include his wife of 34...

June 23, 2018

Nora “Elaine” Watkins Coe, age 76 years of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Mt. Airy, NC and was employed with Winn Dixie for 20+ years as an accountant. Elaine was preceded in death by her loving parents; Frank...

June 22, 2018

Glenda Gail Eubanks Jenkins, age 76 of Newborn, GA passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had many loves including Christmas, decorating, casinos, cooking Mexican food, gardening, fishing and helping people who were in need. She was a Coordinator of Corporate Events for American Family Day and...

June 21, 2018

Shirley Ann Thurmond, age 62, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born on October 21, 1955 in Dallas, GA. to the late E.J. “Joe” McCallie and Juanita Shelton Southerland. Mrs. Thurmond worked as a pharmacy technician at C & C Pharmacy and as the activities director for Kimberly Assisted Living Community. She was...

June 20, 2018

Wynell Davis Copeland, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1936, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Reese & Pauline Davis and was preceded in death by her first husband, Travis Copeland and sister, Joyce Christie. Ms. Copeland enjoyed people, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed...

June 19, 2018

Dorothy Louise Butler, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on May 5, 1938, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bennie H. Polk and Jane Jackson, and was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Polk. Mrs. Butler was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Villa Rica, GA. Survivors include...

June 19, 2018

Boyce Monroe Hembree, age 83, of Acworth, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born on April 4, 1935, in Acworth, GA, to the late Charlie Andrew & Elsie Mae Hembree, and was preceded in death by his son, James Hembree. Mr. Hembree retired as a pulpwood logger and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors...

June 17, 2018

Veronica Sue Hitchcock, age 46, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on June 17, 2018. She was born on April 2, 1972, in Lithia Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Marion Thomas Worthington, and granddaughter, Zoey McElwaney. Mrs. Hitchcock was an avid Steelers fan.

Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Jeffery Hitchcock,...

June 16, 2018

Martin Blackmon, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on June 16, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1957, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Clarence & Ora Blackmon, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Blackmon, Benny Blackmon, Mack Blackmon, and Jerry Blackmon; sister, Carla Newman; and brother-in-law, Charles Mercer. Martin was a “Man with...

June 14, 2018

Myrtle Matthews Morgan, age 86, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was born on October 9, 1931 in Yorkville, GA. to the late Walter and Frances Matthews. She worked as a key punch operator for Lockheed for over 25 years and was a member of Yorkville Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by...

June 14, 2018

Mrs. Zuma Holland Bullock, age 100 of Dallas, GA passed away on June 14, 2018 at Presbyterian Village, Austell, GA.

Zuma Holland Bullock (12/21/17 – 6/14/18)

Zuma Bullock was born and lived in Dallas, GA.  She was the 5th child of Henry Young Holland and Beatrice Griffin Holland of Dallas, GA.  After her mom’s death...

June 12, 2018

Robert “Rusty” Richards, age 60 of Dallas, GA., passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1957 in Marietta, GA. to the late Robert Walter and Lynn Pair Richards. Rusty loved his family and his dogs, Maisy and Daico. He was a faithful member of Christ Freedom Church where he served as an...