All Obituaries

W. James Cook, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born on September 5, 1971, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Cook. Mr. Cook was a youth pastor at New Canaan Baptist Church for 13 years and currently the youth pastor for Crossview Community Church for the past two years. James also worked at Tanner Health Systems where he worked as lead chef in the nutritional services. He was a Georgia Bull Dog and Jeff Gordon fan. His...

Louise Dean, age 88, of Austell, GA, passed away on May 21, 2018. She was born on August 2, 1929, in Dallas, GA, to the late Watson Earl & Beulah Hardy, and was preceded in death by her son, Gary Dean. Ms. Dean worked as a seamstress for many years and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include children, Ann & Charles Parson of Hiram, GA, Linda & Mike Bennett of Hiram, GA, Wanda & Robert Palmer of Carrollton, GA, and Jerry & Bea Dean of Whitesburg, GA;...

Betty Elaine Williams, age 60 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her parents; John Robert and Margie Helon Williams and brother, Doc Williams. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Valyncia Hurd of Statesboro, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Alicia Escobar of Acworth, GA, Tiffany and Steven Rollman of Dallas, GA and Amber Tatum of Dallas, GA; sister, Patricia Odum...

Samuel “Sam” Power, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1949 in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Alexander Power, son, Sam Dylan Power, grandchild, Phenix Michael Blake Power, sister, Andrea Brooks and step father, Andrew House. Mr. Power was veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Chico State University in California and an educator for over twenty...

Billy “Bill” McEntyre age 87, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. He was born on April 05, 1931 to the late Arie Milton and Lucy Elain McEntyre and was preceded in death by his brother, Milton McEntyre; sister, Harriette Allen and brother-in-law, Gene Allen. Mr. Mc Entyre was a veteran of the United States Army and an inspector for Lockheed-Martin for thirty-five years. He was also a member of New Hope First Baptist. ...

Clyde O. Bailey, age 81, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born on May 29, 1936, of Enid, MS, to the late Riley & Martha Bailey, and was preceded by his first wife, Ima Jean Bailey, and second wife Geraldine Bailey. Mr. Bailey retired after 33 years from General Motors and owned and operated CO Bailey Grading & Hauling for many years. Survivors include his children, Renee & Skeet Jones of Smyrna, GA, Kelly & Danny Johnson of...

Mae Wills, age 95, of Dallas, GA, passed away on May 14, 2018. She was born on March 2, 1923, in Dallas, GA, to the late WE & Emma Benson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Wills. Mae owned Wills Grocery for over 40 years and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Billy Wills of Dallas, GA; brother, Floyd Benson of Dallas, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 17,...

Pauline Roberts Allen, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late William & Dessie Hicks Roberts, and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Gordon Roberts, Luna Bell Payne, Mildred Chandler, Dewey Roberts and Florence Shaw. Mrs. Allen retired from Sewell Manufacturing in Bremen, GA, after 40 years of service and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Charles Ermine Norred, age 76 of Hiram, GA passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 6, 2018. He retired from Jim Ellis Automotive Group after approximately 20 years and was a faithful Christian. Mr. Norred was preceded in death by his parents; George Norred and Margene Smith Williams. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Norred of Hiram, GA; sons and daughter-in-law; Derek and Ashley Norred of Dunwoody, GA, Kevin Norred of Hiram, GA; sister, Elaine Vincent of MS and 2...

Theresa Horton Brooks, age 65, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 05, 2018. She was born on October 20, 1952 in Gadsden, AL to the late Marvin “Cotton” and Peggy Smith and preceded in death by her brother, Doyle McMichen. Survivors include her husband Donald Brooks of Powder Springs, GA; children, Misty (Thomas) Brown of Hiram, GA, Chris (Christy) Horton of Dallas, GA, Rebecca Horton of Sacramento, CA; sister, Becky (Larry) Ballard of Gadsden, AL;...