All Obituaries

James Kendrick “Ken” Thompson of Dallas, GA, 76, passed away peacefully at Tranquility at Cobb, Sunday, June 9, 2019.  He was born on January 2, 1943 in Hogansville, GA to the late Robert and Lillie Mae Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting deer and rabbits in his early in life, traveling with his wife Brenda, and had become an avid gardener, that took great pride in his vegetable garden.  He worked over 40 years in...

Johnny Jones, age 61, of Cumming, GA, passed away on June 10, 2019. He was born on December 18, 1957 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Edward ‘Bud’ Jones and Dorothy McGaha. He owned and operated J.B. Vinyl for twenty years. Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Shirley Jones and brother, Stephen Jones. Survivors include his son, Daniel and Mandy Jones of Dallas, GA, daughter, Crystal and Chris Baxter of White Rock, N.M., brother, Edward Jones of Conyers, GA,...

John Stephen Black, age 32, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1986 in Marietta, GA, to Gary Black and Candance Black Edwards. He worked as a Computer Tech for Thinq Inc. and was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Candace Black Edwards of Dallas, GA, father, Gary Black of Dallas, GA, brother, Jacob Black of Dallas, GA, grandparents; David and Doniver Black of Dallas, GA, Elbert and Betty Folds of Dallas, GA, and...

Ronnie Lee Ray, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1940 in Glenville, GA, to the late Luther and Mollie Ray. Mr. Ray was self employed and worked as a civil engineer, as well as a land surveyor for over 40 years. He was of Baptist Faith and a Veteran of The United States Marine Corp, where he bravely served in the Vietnam War. Ronnie greatly enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, snow skiing, as well as a love for traveling with his...

Terry Lee Edwards, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully at Wellstar Tranquility at Cobb, on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1947 in Pulaski, VA to the late Andrew and Mildred Edwards. Mr. Edwards served in the US Army and retired after more than 13 years as a police officer with the City of Kennesaw. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Helen S. Edwards of Dallas, GA; son, Jeff Callihan of Powder Springs, GA; Daughter, Kristi (Mitch) Reed of Dallas GA;...

Mavis Cunningham, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain on Thursday, June 6, 2019.  She was born on October 30, 1933, to the late MacAfee and Dana Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Earl Cunningham; her parents; her sister, Mae Mitchell, and a son-in-law, Charles Curl, Sr. Mavis was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren were her life, and she had a soft spot for all children. She loved her dog, Greta, and...

Carol Morton Blair, age 67, passed away at her home in Hiram, GA on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  She was born on October 9, 1951 to the late William Iris and Frances C Morton, Sr. Mrs. Blair was a loving mother and a wonderful school teacher for 32 years. She taught at New Georgia Elementary and was actively involved with West Metro Church. She had a Master in Early Childhood Education, and children were her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Calvin Blair. She is...

Peggy J. Jones, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on July 31, 1932 in Dallas, GA, to the late John and Dovie Camp. Mrs. Jones was retired as a clerk from Lockheed Martin and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Roy Jones, and her brother and sisters; Sue Cooper, Hugh Camp, Ovalene Mann, Lucille Camp and Boyd Camp. Survivors include her nieces and nephews; Jane...

Tracy Jeneen Howard, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1969 in Austell, GA, to Virgil Lamar and Linda Gail Folds. Mrs. Howard was a loving and caring mother to her two children and worked as a homemaker. She will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Kenneth F. Howard, of Dallas, GA, her son Kenneth Blake Howard of Dallas, GA, her daughter, Kara Jeneen Howard of...

Robert Harvey, age 72, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1947 to the late Revie and Faye Harvey. Mr. Harvey worked for Georgia Power as a Transmission Operator for over 40 years and was a United States Navy veteran. Robert attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons; Robert and Tara Harvey of Powder Springs, GA, Joe and Valerie Harvey of Birmingham, AL, grandchildren; Jordan...