All Obituaries

Roy Johnston, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1941 in Austell, GA, to his late parents; James and Myrtle Johnston. Roy was retired from JCPenny where he had worked as a forklift operator for many years and was a faithful member of Beaulahland Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Delores Ellis, 76, of Dallas, GA passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  She was born on March 21, 1944 in Parsons, TN to the late Elmer Enlo and Hazel Louise Laster Vise. Mrs. Ellis was a caring and loving homemaker raising her 3 daughters. She was Christian by faith and was a member of Elevate Christian Church in Hiram, GA. Delores was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt who will be missed by many. Mrs. Ellis is survived by daughters;...

Alvin Tucker, 87, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born on December 3, 1932 in Cordele, GA to the late Jewel and Eula Tucker. Mr. Tucker worked as a warehouse manager for Mead Packaging for over 35 years and was a faithful member of Beulahland Baptist church in Rockmart, GA. Alvin was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be missed by many. Mr. Tucker is survived by loving wife of 45years Diane Tucker; sons,...

Betty Pace, 85, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1935 in Dallas, GA to the late Charlie Herman and Bertia Lee Wood. Mrs. Pace worked as a special needs bus monitor with the Paulding County School System for more than 10 years and was a member of the 2nd Baptist church of Dallas GA. She was also an avid sports participant in tennis, softball, golf, bowling, etc. and her favorite team was the Atlanta Braves.  Betty was a beloved...

Jeremiah McCarthy Sullivan Jr., age 90, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. He was born on April 29, 1930 in New Orleans, LA, to his late parents; Jeremiah Sullivan Sr. and Louise Sullivan. Jeremiah was a Master Sergeant for The National Guard Air Force and was a faithful member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Mr. Sullivan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be missed by many. Mr....

Homer Benson Rackley, born May 29, 1929 in Dallas, Ga. Died July 27, 2020, age 91. Preceded in death by father, Warner Samuel Rackley, mother, Nannie June Freeman Rackley, Sisters Vellie Benson, Pauline Henson, Sarah Dokey, brothers James Rackley, Marvin Rackley, Hollis Rackley, Willard Rackley. Survived by sister, Clay Lee Rakestraw, three children, Connie Hayes (Bill), Cindy Ramey (Dwayne), Chris and Fran Rackley, five grandchildren, Stephanie Birchell, Emma Hayes, Sam Hayes, Melissa...

Kenneth J. Souza, 55, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Fall River, MA, entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1965 in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Elvira “Eva” Souza. He worked for more then 12 years as an editor with The Anchor-Diocese of Fall River and was Catholic by Faith. He will be missed by many including a large extended family with nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He was a 1983 graduate of Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, MA...

John Aker Hunnings, age 80, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Atlanta, GA, to his late parents; Elmo and Marguerite Hunnings. John served in the United States Navy and later worked as an electrician for Local Union IBEW 613. Mr. Hunnings was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and use to be active in Methodist Missons. In his spare time, John greatly enjoyed restoring old cars. Mr. Hunnings was a...

Bridgette Alexis Apodaca, age 27, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1992 in Charleston, S.C. to her parents; Steven Bryant and Melissa Lamb. Mrs. Apodaca was a loving wife, mother, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband, Travis Apodaca, father, Steven Bryant, mother, Melissa Lamb and her husband, Charles, son, Tristan Bryant, daughter, Leila Apodaca,...

Shirley B. Lowe, 71, of Dallas (formerly Temple), GA passed away on July 24, 2020.  She was born on November 16, 1948 in Denver, CO. She was a member of the Hicks Road Kingdom Hall in Smyrna, GA. Mrs. Lowe held an administrative position with Danco Financial for more than 20 years.   She is survived by her four sons: Oris Lowe of Temple, GA; Steven Lowe of Jasper, GA; Michael Lowe and his wife Janine of Dallas, GA; and Matthew Lowe and his wife Jeana of Temple, GA; five...