All Obituaries

Paul Thompson Jr. age 54, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on December 1, 2020. He was born on June 17, 1966 in Blakely, GA, to his late parents; Paul and Sandra Thompson and was raised in Decatur, TN. Paul worked in the commercial glazing industry for 33 years and was Lutheran by faith. Mr. Thompson loved his hot rod 67’ Camaro, his 57’ Chevrolet, which was his favorite and his Oakland Raiders team. Most importantly, Paul loved his kids and his family immensely. Mr. Thompson was...

Jamie Freeman Fielder, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020.  She was born on January 15, 1963 in Villa Rica, GA, to her loving parents JW Freeman and the late Mary Austin Freeman. Jamie owned Nebo Road Christian Day care for 18 years, worked as an office Manager for the Paulding County Tax Commissioner for 15 years and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Mrs. Fielder was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed by all...

Rachel Eloise Smith, age 77, of Temple, GA, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Tranquility at Cobb. She was born on February 8, 1943 in Rockmart, GA, to her late parents; Jasper and Viola Sanders. Mrs. Smith worked for Paulding County Board of Education for 20 years in the transportation department. Rachel was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

William Paul “Joe” Lollis, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1948 in Honea Path S.C., to his late parents; Horace and Myrtice Lollis. William worked for General Motors for over 25 years on the assembly line and attended Crossroads Pentecostal Church. Mr. Lollis was a wonderful man who loved The Lord. In his free time, he greatly enjoyed working on Automobiles and...

Pauline G. Wiitala, Mere, 76, of Dallas, Georgia, formally of Fitchburg, Massachusetts passed away[1]  peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 after a short fight with the Corona Virus.  She was born to her loving parents, Beatrice and Victor LaPlante on April 19, 1944 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, William Ashley & Lisa Ann Gilham her daughter Melissa King; her grandchildren: Savannah Robinson and her boyfriend Andrew Liss,...

James Allen Mitchell, age 68, of Dallas ,GA, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1952 in Loudon, TN to his late parents; Ed and Edna Mitchell. James worked as a custodial supervisor for Cobb County School Board for 36 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Mitchell bravely served in the United States Marine Corp. James was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed by all who...

Donna Lynn Weems McKinney, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. She was born on April 2, 1937 in Cartersville, GA, to her late parents; Pope and Mildred Weems. Mrs. McKinney worked as a legal secretary for Hopkins Law Firm for over 40 years and was a faithful member of Dallas First United Methodist Church. Donna was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed...

Randall Thorpe, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Haralson Nursing and Rehab. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Panama City, FL, to his late parents; Perry and Rosa Thorpe. Randall worked for CSX Railways as a conductor for over 30 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Thorpe was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Ronald Joe Chitwood, age 74, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 22, 1946 in Arkansas to his loving parents; Eugene “Gene” Chitwood and Faye Chitwood. Mr. Chitwood was a proud Veteran for the United States Army and was retired from Baker Forklift Company, where he worked as a regional manager for several years. Mr. Chitwood was a faithful member of Cochran Ridge Baptist...

Frankie A Couch Bryant, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 27, 1960 in Dallas, GA, to her loving parents, George and Diane Couch. Frankie worked more than 15 years as a dispatcher for Clark Ambulance Service and also had worked for over 20 years for Paulding COunty Board of Education as a school bus driver. Mrs. Bryant was a member of Post Oak Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant was a loving daughter,...