All Obituaries

Lois Johnson, age 87, of Hiram, GA., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 31, 1931 in Rome, GA., to the late Arthur and Ethel Kinsey. Mrs. Johnson worked as a seamstress for Sewells Clothing Company for over 40 years and was a faithful member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church for 63 years. She loved her family dearly as well as her church. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed night fishing with her husband, Carlton, who often would...

Mrs. Billie McAlister, age 86, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Scottsboro, AL, to the late Elmer & Ruby Southeard, and was preceded in death by three sisters, and brother, Rayford Southeard. Mrs. McAlister loved her church and all her family. She was a member of TOPS, enjoyed gardening and loved cooking. She was a devoted member of Ridge Road Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, C.L McAlister of Hiram, GA;...

Emma Catherine Conn, age 88, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John & Florence Thomason, and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Conn, SR; son, Jack Conn, JR; granddaughter, Rebecca Portwood Munter; and brothers, Billy Thomason, John Thomason and James Thomason, son-in-law, Tony Portwood. Mrs. Conn was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to cook, enjoyed walking...

Douglas Hite, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1952, in Dallas, Ga, to the late Ramsey & Mary Hite. He worked for City of Powder Springs for many years as a sanitation worker. Survivors include wife Renea Hite of Dallas, GA; step-sons, Donald & Deshia Jones of Canton, GA, and Tiko & Jamora Jones of Dallas, GA; brother, John Dean & Frances Hite of Dallas, GA; sisters, Faye & Steve Frye of Dallas, GA, and Joyce...

Earl Eugene Moye, age 68, of Dallas, GA. passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., to the late James Curtis Moye and Virginia Mae Moye. Mr. Moye worked as a warehouse supervisor for Applied Industrial Technologies for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lori Ann Moye and his parents. Survivors include his son, Kevin and Jennifer Moye of Dallas, GA., daughter, Jennifer and Kevin Armstrong of Dallas, GA., great nieces; Alexus...

Virginia “Jenny” Freeman, age 87, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1931 in Dallas, GA. to the late Oliver Frank Crowe Sr. and Verna Shipp Crowe. Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker and a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church since 1950.  Jenny was a loving mother, wife and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald J. Freeman, her parents, son, Steve Donald Freeman,...

Georgia Keller, age 69, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born on March 16, 1949, in Salisbury, NC, and was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Raymond Poole; son, Timmy Dill; and great-grandson, Nathan Titus. She was the most loving mother and caregiver, loved telling stories and her home was always opened to everyone. Survivors include daughter, Tammy Dill of Acworth, GA, and Deborah Dupree of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Alva Leaflet Smalta of Acworth,...

Mary Teresa “Terri” (Sullivan) Gagnon, 85, of Dallas, Georgia died peacefully on February 11, 2019, with loved ones at her side. Terri was born February 18, 1933, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Patrick and Nora (Gallivan) Sullivan. She grew up on Barbour Street and witnessed the tragic Barnum and Bailey circus fire of 1944. She married Richard F. (Dick) Gagnon in 1963 and moved to Vernon, where they raised their sons, David and Jamie. Terri loved children and worked for 15 years...

Lindley Hubert (Sonny) Florence, age 86 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence on family land where he was also born. He was a Plant Supervisor at Austell Box Board for approximately 47 years and a member at the First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. He loved Jesus, his family and farming. Mr. Florence was preceded in death by his parents; Hubert and Norine Florence. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Nell Rainey Florence of Powder Springs, GA;...

RC Miller, age 78 of Chamblee, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA) passed away at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was employed with General Motors for approximately 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Otis and Laura Bell Gladden Miller; sisters. Louise Jones, Ida Mae Tibbitts and brothers; Ernest and Lewis Miller. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carrie Etta Miller of Chamblee, GA; sons and daughters-in-law; Greg and Araceli Miller of...