All Obituaries

  Gena Amelia Bullard, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, to her loving parents, Horace F. and Millie H. Bullard. Miss Bullard taught with the Douglas County School System for over 30 years. She was a beloved daughter, cousin, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father. Gena is survived by her mother, Millie H. Bullard, a host of cousins and friends. A...

Connie Sue Tibbitts, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 24, 1951 to Umbrey and Sue Tibbitts. Connie was a lifelong resident of Dallas, GA. and graduated from Paulding County High School in 1969. She attended the University of Georgia and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in education, earned a master’s degree in education and a specialist degree in library science. She began her career as a math teacher...

Clara “Eloise” Driskell, age 80, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Driskell was born on April, 1, 1940 to her late parents; William Simpson and Bobbie Mae Tucker. Eloise worked in the Payroll Dept. of Peachtree Movers for more than 10 years and was non-denomination by faith. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend that will be missed by all who loved her dearly.  In addition to her...

Laura Browand, age 90, of Gainesboro, TN. passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Livingston, TN due to complications from Covid-19.  She was born on November 11, 1930 in Shelbyville, IN to her late parents; Forest and Edith Kemper. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Browand along with her son; Michael "Mike" Browand, brothers; Robert Kemper and Raymond Kemper. Laura was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, neighbor, and friend....

Samuel Darin Bliss, age 55, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. Samuel was born on  November 13, 1965. He was raised in Chandlersville, Ohio on his family farm.  He was dearly loved by his mother, Emma Juanita and his late father, Samuel Thomas Bliss.  When his parents moved to Georgia in 2011 to be closer to family- He followed.   Mr. Bliss worked as a Purchasing Manager and in Sales at Turbo Diesel and Electric Systems for the last 8...

Keith Sprankle, age 44, of Rockmart, GA., passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1976 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Sprankle worked in the construction industry and was Baptist by faith. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his sister; Lisa Sprankle. Mr. Sprankle is survived by his parents; Dale and Joyce Sprankle, his loving wife; Jeri Wilkins, daughter; Bella “Baby...

  Robert Gene (Bob) Atcheson, age 87 of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Kennestone Hospital.  He was born on February 12, 1933 in Dallas, GA.  He was a life-long resident of Paulding County, a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Southern Druggist Inc.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Bob was an avid traveler along with his wife Alberta, who also passed away on...

Barbara Elaine Long, age 59, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1961 in Powder Springs, GA, to her loving mother; Dorothy Strohm. Mrs. Long spent her life caring for her children and family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Long; brother, Robby Strohm; and sister, Sherry Eagle. Mrs. Long is...

Emily Bonds Johnson, 64, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1956 in Powder Springs, GA. She was Baptist by faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her. She was a retired office manager for BMW Metal Fabrication. She will be remembered for her love of gospel music and being a NASCAR fan. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Daniel Johnson; their daughter, Ginny...

Frank T. Marini, 69, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on March 4, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Margaret and Tony Marini. He was a graduate of South Hills High School and Penn State. As an electrical and nuclear engineer, he worked on a variety of projects all across the United States. He was Presbyterian by faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Camilla Israel Marini; brothers Nate “Whip” Marini (Susan) of Marietta,...