OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2017

James Wesley “Jim” Pritchett, JR, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  He was born on May 4, 1946, in Poplarville, MS, to the late James Wesley & Reba Pritchett, SR.  Mr. Pritchett was employed at Southern Bell/Bellsouth for 31 years, then returned to the phone company as a consultant for an additional eleven...

Oct 18, 2017

Preston Boyd Perren, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born on August 13, 1935, in Villa Rica, GA, to the late Grady Bannister & Lilla Newman Perren, and was preceded in death by his wife, Lessie Dean Perren; brothers, James Perrin, Eunice Perren and John Perren;  and sister, Bonnie Cannon. Mr....

Oct 17, 2017

Lisa Brown Franklin, 57 of Dallas Georgia, was called home by God on Tuesday October 17th 2017 after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. You would not know it by talking to her or seeing her that she had cancer. She was amazing and the bravest woman on this earth. Lisa was a beautiful person both inside...

Oct 17, 2017

Lori Ann Moye, age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was born on September 21, 1956, to the late George Wesley & Annie Pearl Hendrix, and was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Hebert.

Survivors include her husband, Earl Moye; son, Kevin & Jennifer Moye of Dallas, GA; daughter, Jennifer...

Oct 15, 2017

Alex Gordon Luttrell, age 18, of Rockmart, GA; passed away on October 15, 2017.  He was born on April 22, 1999, in Austell, GA.  He was a 2017 graduate of South Paulding High School, where he was a member of the South Paulding Marching Band, drama, chorus, took part in every musical and was an aspiring actor.  Alex was...

Oct 13, 2017

Michael Holland, age 66, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born in Monroe, GA., on November 1, 1950 to the late Buford and Beatrice Holland. Mr. Holland worked for Bankhead Railway Services for over 40 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers.

Survivors include...

Oct 13, 2017

Max Wilson, age 80, of Douglasville, GA., passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born on January 6, 1937 to the late Wendell and Ozzie Wilson. Mr. Wilson worked as a carpenter for 50 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Allene Wilson, his...

Oct 12, 2017

Agnes Morton, age 94, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  She was born on December 13, 1922, in Oconee, GA, to the late Dixie Thomas & Grace Estes, and was preceded in death by her husband, George Morton, brothers, Ed Estes and Tom Estes, brother-in-law, Charles Barnett, daughter-in-law, Patricia Morton and a grandson. She as...

Oct 11, 2017

Dorothy Crowe Wingate, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born on May 23, 1925, in Dallas, GA, to the late Edgar M. & Delia Walraven Crowe. Ms. Wingate worked in the carpet industry and was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Calhoun, GA.

Survivors include children, Debbie...

Oct 9, 2017

Jonathon Lee Blevens, age 31, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born on April 28, 1986, in Carrollton, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Perry Wallace Blevens.

Survivors include his wife, Amber Blevens; mother, Brenda Lee Blevens of Dallas, GA; brothers, John & Crystilyn Blevens of Tennessee, and...

Oct 8, 2017

J.G. (Johnie) Lester, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1926, in Hiram, GA, to the late John Henry & Georgia Elliott Lester, and was preceded in death by his brothers,  Inus E. Lester and Linton S. Lester.  He lived in Paulding County until January 2004, and moved...

Oct 8, 2017

Loyd J. (Casey) Jones, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017.  He was born on May 7, 1931, in Ball Ground, GA, to the late Vernie Lee & Florence Jones, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Odene Jones, and grandson, Scott Jones. Mr. Jones was a United States Army Veteran serving...

Oct 4, 2017

Sarah N. Johnson, age 89, of Acworth, GA, passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born on December 19, 1927, in Gregory, TX, to the late Robert & Bertie Naylor, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leon Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Jeanne...

Oct 2, 2017

Major Franklin Wilbanks born March 6, 1943 and lifelong resident of Dallas, Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by beloved family on Monday, October 2, 2017 after a prolonged illness.

Franklin was loved and cherished by all who knew him. His peaceful, gentle nature was cornerstone to his character, continuously evoked respect and friendship...

Oct 1, 2017

Max Wayne Thomas, age 86, of Dallas GA., passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born on September 4, 1931 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Charles and Jenny Thomas. Mr. Thomas served in the United States Air Force for 22 years as a Master Sergeant and a Air Force mechanic. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 30, 2017

H. Dean Reece of Hiram and Ellijay, age 79, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in his Ellijay home. He was born on January 8,1938 in Dawsonville, GA., to his late parents, Boyd and Mae Reece. Dean was the owner of Sweetwater Cemetery in Paulding County, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling to...

Sep 27, 2017

Mitch Leonard, age 43, of Temple, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was born on May 29, 1974, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, David Leonard. Mr. Leonard worked as a surveyor for 13 years.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Angie Chambers Leonard of Temple,...

Sep 24, 2017

Bill Jordan, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born on October 13, 1928 in Cleburne, AL., to the late John E. and Ada Jordan. Bill was a retired mechanic from Kennesaw Transportation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Jean Jordan, his parents, his daughter, Mary Sue Ward and his brothers and...

Sep 22, 2017

Laton Earl Duncan, age 88, of Dallas GA., passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. Earl was born on March 26, 1929 to the late Roy and Viola Duncan in Jasper GA. He was in the United States Army and worked as a pharmacist for over 62 years as well as a member of Concord Baptist Church.

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Sep 21, 2017

Deidre Leigh Mullis, age 55, of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away on September 21, 2017. She was born on December 7, 1961, in Albany, GA, to the late, James David & Emma Rexford Mullis. In her work life, Deidre managed customer service call personnel, had a business for people to build their own websites, and was a freelance...