OBITUARIES

June 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,...

June 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....

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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....

June 14, 2017

Richard Sinnett, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  He was born on February 17, 1938, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Melvin & Delphia Sinnett, and was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Sinnett was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked as a brick block mason for...

June 12, 2017

James “Jim”  Charles Mahoney, age 42, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017.  He was born on July 18, 1974, in Plainview, NY.  Mr. Mahoney worked as an operations manager for telecommunications industry and was a member of Bethany Christian Church.

Survivors include his daughters, Cailin Mahoney and Madison Mahoney of Dallas, GA; mother...

June 12, 2017

Brenda Elsberry, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Dallas, GA.

Survivors include husband of 34 years, Ronny Elsberry of Dallas, GA; father, Clayton Griffith of Dallas, GA; mother, Helen Denson of Dallas, GA; brother, Michael Griffith of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Patricia & Woody...

June 11, 2017

Barbara Owens Holbrook, age 59, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017.  She was born on January 19, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Dorothy Owens. Ms. Holbrook was a member of Austell Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Seth & Jessica Holbrook of Acworth, GA; step-son, Mickey &...

June 11, 2017

Robert Edward Hooks, age 89, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1927, to the late Fred & Annie Hooks, and was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Gainous, and brother, Marion Hooks. Mr. Hooks was an antique dealer for over 40 years and was of Baptist Faith.

June 11, 2017

Roy Byars, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1930, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Warren Monroe & Mary Lelar Byars and was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Regina Byars, six sisters and one brother.  Mr. Byars worked as machine operator for Pandal Chemical Company...

June 10, 2017

Girard Charles St. Germain, age 67 of Dallas, GA passed away at Tranquility @ Cobb on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born in Jeanerette, LA on December 11, 1949 and preceded in death by his parents Charles and Edda Mae St. Germain and a sister, Rita Copp.  He was a power generator specialist for 35 years and a...

June 9, 2017

James “Jimmy” Ernest Barnett, age 73, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was born on September, 2, 1943 in Marietta, GA., to the late William Conn Barnett and Evelyn Godfrey Barnett. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen Barnett, his parents, and his sister, Kathy Sorrells. James was...

June 8, 2017

Evelyn “Missy” McDermott, age 89, of Hiram, GA , passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017.  She was born on February 15, 1928, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Luke & Catherine Butterfield, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Warren McDermott, SR, brother, Mark Butterfield, SR, and nephew, Mark Butterfield, JR. Mrs. McDermott worked in jewelry...

June 5, 2017

Faye Hart, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017.  She was born on May 15, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Roy & Hettie Fuller, and was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hart, daughter, Gail Weldon, and sister, Lillie Hollis. Mrs. Hart was a file room supervisor for Royal Globe...

June 2, 2017

James Dorsey Garmon Sr., age 89, of Hiram, Ga ., passed away on  June 2, 2017 .  He was born on June 8, 1927, in Dallas, Ga. , to the late Ezra Garmon,  and Mary Maude Williams Garmon, and was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Mae Garmon, and a son Mark Norris.  Mr....

June 2, 2017

Gilbert Rusterucci, age 73, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents; Jean Rusterucci and Simone Praticci. He was born on July 19, 1943 in Marsellie, France. Gilbert served in the United States Army and was retired from the New York State police department. He was a member of...

June 2, 2017

Helga Frieda Reece, age 87, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born December 29, 1929 in Berlin, Germany and was  preceded in death by her father, Otto Kassan and her mother, Frieda Kassan.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, J.D. Reece of Powder Springs, GA., her son, Norman and Joy...