All Obituaries

"Despite knowing they won't be here for long, they still chose to live their brightest lives." Sunflowers- Rupi Kaur John Wesley Southall was born on December 14th, 1961 at Maxwell Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama. He passed on September 19th, 2021 at Paulding memorial hospital in Dallas Georgia. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and son, his parents, his 4 brothers and sister, 15 cats and 2 dogs. John came into this world 3 weeks early and, despite what the...

Sandra Jean Wood, 77, of Hiram, GA passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1944, in Walton County, GA to the late Jake and Eva Lee Morgan Millwood. She was a member of Zion View Baptist Church. She loved her job as a secretary for FEMA for more than 30 years. She was an avid gardener and canner and was always baking. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is survived by her husband, Charles Wood; son, Stephen (Marlene) Wood of Acworth; daughter, Sharon (Kevin)...

Olivia Darlene Jernigan, 53, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA. Olivia will be remembered as a good-hearted person who believed in God and loved everyone. She is survived by her mother, Katie Jeffares Norton; her brother, Larry Jernigan; sister, Stacy Luis; sons, Rick Reed, Jason Waldron, and Dillon Nida; and 3 grandchildren, Callie Mae Reed, Jason Waldron Jr., & Rick Christopher Reed. Ms. Jernigan was preceded in...

Kathleen Jane Belew, 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1966, in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Belew was a family-oriented person who cared about everyone and would give the shirt off her back. She was a hardworking person who treated others the way she wanted to be treated. She was always helping people, but she will be most remembered as a good "Nana." She was in the blue grass industry and worked in management for more than eight years. She...

Melba Bell Lee passed away surrounded by family on September 12, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Hiram, GA. Melba was a loving wife and homemaker. She, "Mawmaw," greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Melba is preceded in death by her husband, Luke Garrett Lee, Sr.; son, Luke Garrett Lee, Jr.; parents, Emmett and Essie Bell; sisters, Dorothy Ledford and Kate Rainey; and her brother, Ralph Bell. Melba is...

Jerry Holland, 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1950, in Talking Rock, GA to the late parents, Lamar and Flora Silver Holland. Mr. Holland worked in a steel plant for more than 29 years. His hobbies included reading, playing solitaire, and wood working. He was a John Wayne fan. He is survived by his spouse, Charlotte Baarda Holland; son, Brian (Kristy) Hudgins; daughter, Angie (Dwayne) Callahan; brother, Danny (Beverly) Holland;...

Audrey Carolyn W. Bing passed away on September 13, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born on March 23, 1950 in Montgomery, AL. Mrs. Bing worked for over 24 years as an Administrative Assistant for Paulding Memorial Gardens. Among other things, Mrs. Bing will be fondly remembered for her love of reading, time spent bird-watching, and especially for no opportunities missed in loving on her grandbabies. Mrs. Bing is preceded in death by her parents, Jake Collier and Willie Bea Wainwright,...

Lula McMillan, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. McMillan was born on July 17, 1940, in Dallas, GA to the late Gordon and Wilma Baxter. She worked as a florist many years and was a member of Riverside Church of God. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, painting, and sewing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be missed by many. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles...

Ritchie Carter, 53, of Peachtree City, GA passed away on September 12, 2021, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1967, in Marietta, GA. He was a member of Dogwood Church in Tyrone, GA. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Northwest Airlines and Lockheed Martin. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Shelly Carter; daughters Megan and her husband Robbie Tschorn, of Woods Cross, UT; and Courtney Brown and her husband Dr. Michael Brown of Honolulu, Hawaii; mother, Swannie...

Jo Ellen Carruth, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mrs. Carruth was born on August 30, 1934 in Dallas, GA. She worked as the Director of New Beginnings Early Childhood Education Center for more than 20 years. Jo Ellen was a member of The Narroway Baptist Church. She will be remembered by all that loved her as vibrant, energetic and independent. Mrs. Carruth enjoyed traveling, gardening, and cooking for others. Everyone who ever met her felt as though they were her favorite...