All Obituaries

Margaret L. Crane, age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was born on March 6, 1926 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Herman Jefferson Rainwater and Alice Mae Rainwater. She was a homemaker and an active member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, where she served as Treasurer for many years. She loved her church dearly! Margaret was a wonderful and loving, mother, grandma, and great grandma, who prayed daily for...

Terry Clarke, 73, of Douglasville, GA passed away on October 18, 2019 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1946 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Clarke was of Baptist faith. After high school graduation, he became a corporal in the United States Marine Corps and earned several medals, badges, and commendations. After serving as a combat engineer, he worked as a development mechanic at Lockheed Georgia for more than 30 years. He leaves his loving wife of 25 years, Jane Clarke; two...

Harold Loyd Keown, Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on September 15, 2019 of natural causes. He was born and raised in Dallas, Georgia on May 8, 1956 to Harold Loyd "Jack" Keown and Amelia Pearline Frey Keown. Harold served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1993. He spent much of his tour of duty in Bamberg, Germany.  Harold married Ursulina, who preceded him in death in 2016. He has three step- children; Christa Hoelters, Jurgen Hoelters and Sabine...

Anita Bailey Grogan, age 73, of Dallas, Ga passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2019. Mrs. Grogan was born on March 28, 1946 in Hudson Michigan to the late Ralph Leonard and Sylvia Hawkins Bailey. Anita worked for many years as the head seamstress and house mother for LiviRae lingerie. She is preceded by her parents, Husband Perry Grogan and son Michael Grogan. She is survived by her Loving Partner  Michael Wilson; daughters, Melissa (Kent) Standridge of Dallas, Ga, Robin...

Donna Cook Colbert, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Colbert was born on September 20, 1946 in Cedartown, GA, to her late parents; William and Helen Cook. Donna retired as a planner for Lockheed Martin, where she worked for 37 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Oxford, FL, and attended First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. She is preceded in death by her...

Chris G. Weeks, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1952 in Rome, GA, to his late parents; Roy and Nettie Weeks. Chris was retired from Union Local 926 and Dennis Taylor Construction, where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was also a Master Mechanic. In his free time, he loved to participate in car shows in Dallas and in the surrounding areas.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors...

Clyde Walthour, of 24 Acorn Trail, Dallas, a lifelong Georgia resident, passed away at 3:05 PM on  October 11, 2019 at the age 100. Mrs. Walthour was born at home on June 15, 1919, at 1502 Iverson Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia.  She was married to the late William L. Walthour, Sr on August 21, 1937, for over 60 years.  Clyde was the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel Smith, Sr. and Sarah Maude (Howell) Smith.  She was a retired home maker and a member of Poplar Springs...

Lyndal Beavers Paris, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on October 13, 2019.  Lyndal was born in Dallas on July 5, 1938 to Clarence Herman Beavers and Pauline Shead Beavers. She and her husband, Russell Paris, both lifelong residents of Paulding County, were married for 56 years. Lyndal served the local community as a real estate agent with West Metro Realty and Patriot Realty for almost 30 years.  She was an active member of the New Canaan Baptist church, and especially enjoyed...

Theodore “Ted” Stanley Novak, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 9, 1950 in Indiana, PA, to his late parents; Frank and Manilla Novak. He worked as a salesman for Advance Auto Parts for several years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Delores DeDionisio, brothers and sister-in-laws; Paul and Debbie Novak, and Frank and Mary Novak.  Survivors include his loving...

Barbara Lawson Snook “B.O.”, age 48, of Hiram, GA, passed away on October 10, 2019. Barbara was born on April 24,1971 in Austell, GA, to Lewis Maurice Lawson and Andrea Doris Barnes. Barbara worked 25 years as a server, most recently at Johnny’s BBQ.  She is preceded in death by her father and by her sister, Marlene Allgood. Survivors include her mother, Andrea Doris Barnes; son, Rocky Lawson of Dallas, GA; daughters, Jessika Fulwood of Hiram, GA, and Alexyss Fulwood;...