All Obituaries

Kevin Jeffrey Phillips, born on February 20, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan, went home to be with The Lord on April 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm at the age of 52. Each and everyday he lived his life abundantly and joyously, even when doctors said it was impossible. Kevin devoted much of his life to the Transportation Industry working at Greene Worldwide Transportation (GA), Cobb County Schools (GA), Marietta City Schools (GA), and Lonestar Coaches (TX) to name a few. He later became self-employed...

Karlee Mayebelle Jaxyn Taylor, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Carl Fowler. Karlee was the daughter of Brad and Kimberly Taylor of Powder Springs, GA. Survivors include her parents, sisters; Alicia (Daniel) Singleton of Douglasville, GA, Leah Taylor of Powder Springs, GA, uncles; Chris (Pamela) Hopper of Loganville, GA, Josh Hopper of Powder Springs, GA, maternal grandparents; Sam and Darlene Hopper of Powder Springs,...

Charles Frederick “Freddy” Mintz, retired Paulding County businessman, died peacefully at his home in Hiram early on Palm Sunday morning, April 14, 2019, just ten days before his 75th birthday. Freddy’s family was with him at his passing. Over the last weeks of his life, friends from all over the metro Atlanta area and from as far away as Tennessee had come to visit and reminisce with Freddy, making him laugh and smile with his old and dear friends. Freddy was a native of...

Sam White, age 63, of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1955, in Summerville, GA, to the late, Lavon Doster White and Betty Jean Powell. Mr. White was a United States Army Veteran, and a millwright at Meed Packaging for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Walraven White. Survivors include son; Joshua White of Gainsville, GA; daughter, Ashley(Kyle) Morris of Douglasville, GA; stepson Wesley(Kelly) Walraven of Forsyth, GA; and...

John Richard Sammons, Jr. age 77, of Hiram, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1941 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Sammons worked as a Forklift Salesman for over 30 years and was Baptist by faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nettie Sammons, Son, Larry Sammons, Sister, Jean Regan, and Brother-in-law, Bill Regan. John is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Vaughn Sammons, Sons Lanier Sammons of Hiram, GA, and Lee Sammons of Hiram, GA,...

Tommy Teal, age 62, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born on August 18, 1956 in Dallas, GA. Mr. Teal worked as a Warehouseman for Midas Muffler. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas  Darrell Teal and mother, Glennis Folsom Camp.  Survivors include brother Frank Teal of Villa Rica, GA , sisters Donna (Tracy) Fennell of Dallas, GA and Vickie (Gary) Weaver of Villa Rica, GA, nieces and nephews Stephanie McGee, Jeff (Misty) Martin, Eddie (Ashley) Martin, Jeremy...

Marion Brumelow age 75, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born on May 24th, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to the late Cecil Kennedy and Georgia “Bill” Rolin. Marion was a loving wife, mother, and “Memaw”. She loved her church, and because of her service and dedication to the Lord many lives were changed. She was also known for her wonderful songs at VBS. Marion loved spending time with her high school friends “the Girls”. Her...

Sarah Ann Atha, age 62, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1956 in Birmingham, AL, to the late Annie and Emory Crews, Jr. Mrs. Atha was a nurse for Wellstar Healthcare for 45 years. She loved working in the emergency room, and comforting those in need. She was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. As well as working as a nurse, she spent her time as a Crafts and Event Coordinator. Mrs. Atha was a loving wife and mother to her cats;...

Maj. David S. Simpson, age 75, of Dallas, GA passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was a loving son, father, grandpa, uncle, brother, and friend. David was an Academic Flight Instructor in the F-15 Eagle program at Tyndall AFB for 21 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and flew over 100 combat missions in Southeast Asia. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s Degree and loved the Tar Heels. David also enjoyed traveling and...

Charles D. Woodham, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1929, in Dundee FL, to the late Wilbur & Ruby Woodham, and was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Sharon Woodham and granddaughter, Shayna Cook. Mr. Woodham was a United States Army veteran and retired as a fireman after 35 years of service with Lockheed Martin. He was a member of Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Gladys...