All Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Womack, age 68, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1951 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; JL and Evelyn Womack. Jerry was in the United States Navy and bravely served in the Vietnam War. He also worked as an electrician for General Motors for over 20 years. Mr. Womack was a faithful member of North Metro Church. Jerry was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather who will be dearly...

Susan Kay Bell, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away at her home on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1954 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; Doyle and Edna Bell. Susan worked as a secretary for a law firm for many years and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. Susan was a loving, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her brothers; Mike Bell and his...

Pamela Jean Cargle, 60, of Whitesburg, GA passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by Speedway Gas Station as a retail clerk for 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, James Cargle; two daughters Mindy Mock and her husband Chris of Alaska and Tosha Nadeau and her husband Frank of Virginia; brothers Kim Black, Tim Black, and Jackie Black all of Hiram; sisters, Sherry Sims and her husband Skip of Powder Springs and Vickie White of...

Albert C. Davis, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on August 2, 1927 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Clarence and Flora Davis. Albert was retired from Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a Hydraulics Technician for over 30 years and was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many who will be dearly missed. In addition...

Rosie Inez Brooks, 78, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born on January 31, 1942. She was a member of Smyrna First Baptist Church. She worked as a dispatcher for Howard's Wrecker Service for 40 years. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, her contagious laughter, her love and devotion to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by Seconda Nesbit of Canton; Sebrina Gloyd and her husband Brett Sr. of Dallas; Donald...

  Paul Newton Browand Jr., age 92, of Gainesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 20,2020 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 23, 1927 in Altoona, PA, to his parents; Paul Newton Browand Sr. and Mabel Gilmore Browand. In 1951 Paul met his future wife and after his 6-1/2 years in the US army as Staff Sergeant, he accepted a discharge.  He graduated from Purdue University 4 years later with a degree in...

Mary G. Rakestraw, age 87, of Marietta, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the home of her son.  She was born on August 1, 1932 in Scottsborough, AL and married the late John Calvin Rakestraw, Jr. in Trenton, GA on June 1, 1968.  Mary was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked for more than 30 years as a nurse, as well as a teacher at Youth Christian School in Powder Springs. A member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Hiram, Mary was devoted...

On Sunday, May 17, 2020, we lost our beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle: Dale R. Graham Jr. (Jr.). Jr was born on May 25, 1969 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta Georgia, and grew up in Dallas, Georgia.  “Jr.” is survived by his parents, Dale & Sherrell Graham, his sister, Michelle Smith, Brother in Law, Shannon Smith, his beloved niece Katelyn Leighanna Chaney who was the light of his world, and let’s not forget his fur baby “Lady bug”. Throughout...

Harold L. Adair, age 81, passed away April 30, 2020. He was born October 13, 1938 in Buchanan, Georgia. Harold was a 1956 graduate of Dallas High School in Dallas, Georgia and a 1960 graduate of Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. Harold moved to Oak Ridge in 1960 to begin his career as a nuclear physicist. Over the years he completed two master’s degrees through the University of Tennessee (physics, industrial management) and served as a physicist and department head for many...

Jeannette Murdzak, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1946 in Framingham, MA, to her late parents; Edwin and Helen Adams. Mrs. Murdzak was a Registered Nurse for 34 years and served in the Army Reserves, where she was a First Lieutenant. Jeannette was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...