OBITUARIES

March 24, 2018

Tony Ray Portwood, age 66 of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County) passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was a heavy equipment operator who loved his work along with hunting, fishing and was affectionately known as “Papa Tony” to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Portwood and daughter, Rebecca Portwood...

March 19, 2018

Margie Shipp Rainey, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 19, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1928, in Dallas, GA, to the late William & Myrtis Gamel, and was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Rob Murphy and grandson, Matthew Murphy. Mrs. Rainey retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken as a manager with 42 years of...

March 18, 2018

Bob Weston, age 75, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on March 18, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1942, in Oakland, CA, to the late Herbert Weston and Mary Catherine Mantey, and was preceded in death by his brother, James Herbert Weston. Mr. Weston was a retired United States Navy Veteran serving 22 years during the Vietnam War,...

March 17, 2018

Christine Marie Cardenas (Guilfoy) 64, was born March 30, 1953 in Moscow, ID to Philip L. Guilfoy and Betsy Guilfoy (Pelton). She died on Saturday March 17, 2018 at Kennestone Memorial Hospital in Marietta, GA after bravely fighting colon cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father Philip L. Guilfoy (2016) and her mother Betsy Guilfoy...

March 17, 2018

Eileen Ruby Parson, age 75, of Austell, GA., passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1943 in Ellijay, GA., to the late Reed Wimpey and Thelma Gammel. Mrs. Parson worked as a homemaker and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Powder Springs, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents...

March 15, 2018

Gene Stephens, age 88, of Ellijay, GA., passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born on October 23, 1929 in Mableton, GA., to the late William and Annie Stephens. Mr. Stephens served in the Army and worked for Brinks Security Service. He was a beloved husband, loved to travel and was a member of Leland Masonic Lodge...

March 12, 2018

David Allan Green, age 44, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1974, in Marietta, GA. He was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Leonard & Lynda Green of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Destiny Green of Marietta, GA; and brother, Derek & Debbie Green of...

March 9, 2018

Malcolm Claud Prater, age 77 of Dallas, GA passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Friday, March 9, 2018. He was retired as a Drywall Finisher and a member of Unity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jessie and Edna Foy Prater; sisters, Elna Crowe and Melba Prater; brothers, Lewis Prater, Ozell Prater, Valdor Prater,...

March 8, 2018

Virginia “Ginny” Dyer, age 86, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. She was born on August 6, 1931 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Othar and Elizabeth O’Shields. Mrs. Dyer worked as an office secretary for Dr. Morris Chiropractic in Hiram, GA. and was a member of Star of Bethlehem Church.

Survivors include...

March 6, 2018

Bette Evett Brown, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born on May 8, 1935, in Aragon, GA, to the late Grady & Sarah Ellen Coats Evett, and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Brown, brother, Harold Evett, sister, Sandra Williams and grandson, Trey Brown. Mrs. Brown retired from Southwire...

March 4, 2018

Ron Maynard, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1949, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Horace & Lillian Maynard, and was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Maynard. Ron was a proud United States Army Veteran and worked at Printpack for over 33 years. Survivors include, ...

March 4, 2018

Jimmy Freeman, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born on June 27, 1944, in Dallas, GA, to the late Homer & Bessie Mae Freeman, and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Omer & Janell Freeman and J.C. & Margaret Freeman; and sisters, Sonia Johns and Tunie Johns. Mr....

March 3, 2018

Cynthia Jenkins, age 50, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was born on September 26, 1967 in Douglasville, GA., to Bobby and Brenda Mullins.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Jenkins of Hiram, GA., parents; Bobby and Brenda Mullins of Douglasville, GA., sons; James and Ashley Caviness of Rockmart, GA., Bobby Caviness of...

March 2, 2018

Steve Dills, age 58, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born on April 10, 1959 to the late Ralph and Evelyn Dills in Huntsville, AL. Mr. Dills worked as a main manager for Silverline Windows for 15 years. He was a lover of sports and cheered for the UGA Bulldogs but most importantly...

February 28, 2018

Duane Demeritt, age 43, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born on August 26, 1974 to the late DeGray and June Demeritt. He worked as a Flood Plain Manager for the City of Austell, GA.  for over 20 years and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram, GA.

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February 27, 2018

Elvira T. Folsom, age 77, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born on March 18, 1940, in Grand Saline, TX, to the late Douglas & Willie Tharp. Ms. Folsom retired from Swell Plastics and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Deborah & Rodrick Cosper of Marietta,...

February 23, 2018

Wayne A. Tibbitts, age 68 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Wesley Rakestraw. He was a lifelong resident of Paulding County and local land developer and builder.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Angie Tibbitts of Dallas, GA; fiancé...

February 20, 2018

Pastor Wayne Landmon, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born on April 1, 1947, in Dallas, GA, to the late James William & Dorothy Landmon, and was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Mote. Pastor Landmon was a pastor for over 40 years and was a member of Crossroads Full...

February 17, 2018

Ricky Askew, age 68, of Smyrna, GA., passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1949 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Lee and Mildred Askew. He went to Georgia State University where he received his Master’s Degree in history.

Survivors include his cousin, Sonny Jr. (Nancy) Aiken of Dallas, GA.

February 16, 2018

Carl G. Johnson, age 88, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born in Chicago, IL., on December 15, 1929 to the late Carl and Thelma Johnson. Mr. Johnson was retired from Southern Bell where he worked as a circuit layout assigner for 34 years. He served in the Korean War and was of...