OBITUARIES

Jul 12, 2017

Gloria Frances “Hun” Boswell, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1936, in Monroe, GA, to the late Joseph Freemen & Margaret Elizabeth Wallace, SR, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Boswell; sons, Lee Roy Boswell, JR, and Michael Boswell; daughter, Carole Haynes; sisters,...

Jul 11, 2017

James Curtis Presnell, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  He was born on February 2, 1959, in Douglasville, GA.  Mr. Presnell worked at Presnell Heating and Air and was of Baptist Faith.

Survivors include parents, Walter & Sula Presnell of Dallas, GA; sister, Deborah & Mark Cook of Dallas, GA; niece,...

Jul 10, 2017

James Allen Martin, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late John E. & Jeanette Martin. Mr. Martin worked as a computer software developer for over 20 years.

Survivors include his children, David Martin of Dallas, GA, Andrea Martin...

Jul 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” Carson Redmond, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017.  He was born on November 26, 1929, in Irmo, SC, to the late Robert Preston Redmond and Rebecca Harriet Wilson. Mr. Redmond was a 1949 Graduate of  Woodward Academy, a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korea War, retired as a machinist...

Jul 6, 2017

Alma Louise Crabbe, age 86, of Dallas, GA., passed away on July 6, 2017. Alma was born on March 14, 1931 in Stylesboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Crabbe, her parents, William and Fannie Richardson, her two brothers and her two sisters.

Survivors include her son, Randy and Leah Crabbe, of Dallas,...

Jul 5, 2017

Samantha Leigh Van Pelt, age 36, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on July 5, 2017. Samantha was born on April 8, 1981 in Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her infant son, “Little Artie”.

Survivors include her husband, Chris Van Pelt, mother and father, Louise and David Jones of Soddy Daisy, TN., her four...

Jul 4, 2017

Mary Sue Bales, age 69, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  She was born on April 8, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Robert M. & Camille Wallace.  Mrs. Bales worked as an administrative assistant for Teledyne Continental for over 12 years and was a member of New Life Baptist Church.

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Jul 4, 2017

Joan Bagby McClain, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, John E. Bagby, husband, Lawrence “Butch”  McClain, and sister, Patricia Bagby Matthews. Mrs. McClain worked as a continuing education coordinator for over 30 years at Chattahoochee...

Jul 3, 2017

Kenny Forsyth, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017.  He was born on February 28, 1957, in Dallas, GA, to the late Marshall Harold and Clarice Fennell Forsyth, and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.B. Maxwell. Mr. Forsyth retired from Emery Air Freight, worked for Sanitech Environmental Services and Waste Industries. He...

Jul 2, 2017

Sammi McSwain McKinzie, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017.  She was born on May 12, 1950, in St. Augustine, FL, to the late Haywood & Ruby McSwain, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, son, Scott McKinzie, Sister, Betty Andreu, and special nephew, Rob Walters. Mrs. McKinzie was the...

Jul 1, 2017

Ricky Wade, age 53, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding Co), passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James Wade.  Mr. Wade was a general contractor for Ansco and Associates LLC, and was a 1982 graduate of McEachern High School.

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Jun 30, 2017

Braulio Lloret, Jr., of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on June 30,2017.  He was born on June, 27 1942 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Braulio and Cruz Lloret, and was preceded in death by his brother Pito Lloret.  Mr. Lloret retired from United Airlines as a Cargo Handler for 27 years.

Survivors include...

Jun 29, 2017

Margie Dale Pittman, age 79, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1938, in Woodstock, GA, to the late Samuel Asbury & Sarah Clark, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Turner and sister Catherine Lee Walraven.  Mrs. Pittman worked at Cobb County School System as a custodian...

Jun 27, 2017

Rhett Kenneth Newbern, age 19, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding CO), passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  He was born on June 9, 1998, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myles Newborn, and Jackie & Barbara Shipp. Rhett was a wonderful son, grandson and brother. He was highly motivated in politics, a passionate historian,...

Jun 27, 2017

Nancy Culbreth Mintz, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Lorenzo Dowe Culbreth and Clara Andrews Thompson. Mrs. Mintz retired with 25 years of service as a certified court reporter from Paulding County Superior Court. Mrs. Mintz enjoyed artistry and photography....

Jun 27, 2017

Goldie Fields, age 93, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  She was born on February 2, 1924, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Doc & Rachel Eldrige, and was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Ms. Fields was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1959 and has been a faithful witness...

Jun 24, 2017

Carol N. Hester of Villa Rica (Paulding County), Ga.,   passed away on June 24, 2017.  She was born on September 1, 1946, in Jackson, MS, to the late John Callaway Nicholson, Jr. and Arlene Hawkins Nicholson, and was preceded in death by her husband David Paul Hester, of 30 years, and a son, Phillip Murray Craft, Jr.  Mrs. Hester...

Jun 21, 2017

Melba Fay Roberts, age 76, passed away on June 21, 2017. Melba was born on November 10, 1940 in Marion, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Hemphill. She worked as a secretary at the Local Union 72 for over 30 years and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. She was a loving...

Jun 20, 2017

Logan Buchanan Hall, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1999 in Cartersville, GA to his parents; Ricky and Kelly Hall. Logan attended Victory Christian Academy in Dallas, GA and was a member of Power Pack Church in Williamsburg, KY.

Survivors include his parents; Ricky and Kelly...

Jun 18, 2017

Ray Franklin Sapp, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Tifton, GA., to the late Joseph and Ada Sapp. Ray served in the United States Army and worked as a truck driver for Associated Transport and C.C.C. Corporation.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy M....