All Obituaries

Caleb James Deaton was born on March 31, 2009 and left this world on September 23, 2022. Caleb was a 13 year old boy with many dreams, ambitions, and ideals. Caleb was a firecracker to all who knew him. He marched to the beat of his own drum and didn't care what anyone thought about it. Caleb was the first to shout down a bully for himself and his friends. He identified as gay and non-binary, and was very proud to be part of the LGBTQIA community. Caleb was a 7th grade student at...

Robert Shaun Deaton was born on August 8, 2005 and left this world on September 23, 2022. He was a 17 year old young man whose dreams in life were grand and beautiful. Robert had a deep passion for nature and animals and was an avid outdoorsman. He wanted to get every available license with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources so that he could rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, work in conservation, and teach the public about wildlife and exotic pets through his work in animal rescue....

Keith Lee Bowman passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1958 in Dallas, GA, son of the late Ernest Bowman and Mary Martin. He worked as a welder and fabricator for over 40 years. Keith enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping, making memories with his grand-babies and sharing his faith in our Savior. He was a kind and generous man, making sure everyone was taken care of. Keith loved well and will be greatly missed. He wanted everyone to...

Charlene Marie Lawrence passed away September 29, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1941 to the late Theodore and Veronica Malolepszy. Charlene was an avid Braves and Green Bay Packers fan. She enjoyed dancing in her younger years and was also an incredible ice skater. Charlene was a mother of four daughters and when her children were younger, they raised horses. Charlene loved working with them and made many special memories with her children and horses. As she got older, Charlene spent...

John Jackson "Jackie" Wigley passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1932 in Villa Rica, GA, a son of the late Gordon Wallace Wigley and Mary Lenora Parker Wigley. He worked as a Brake Lineman for 30 years at General Motors. John loved God, life and people. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Gober Wigley; a son, Robert Wayne Melton; a brother, Thomas Eugene Wigley and a brother-in-law, Raymond Scott. He is survived by...

Dolores Virginia Collier, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 27, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to Fred and Virgina (Jenny) Estes. She met the love of her life, Ray Collier when she was 15 years old and they married July 11, 1953. They were happily married for 67 years. Ray and Dolores owned Collier Office Equipment in Mableton, GA and ran a successful family business together for 46 years. Dolores...

Robert "Jerry" Fannin passed away on September 26, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1956 to James and Flossie Fannin. Jerry worked at South East Cooler as a fabricator for nearly 30 years. He was a hard worker who enjoyed his work and he'd do anything for anybody. Jerry will be very missed. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, James Herbert Fannin and his brother, Lamar Fannin. He is survived by his mother, Flossie Kathleen Fannin; his siblings, William Fannin, Kay...

Robert Walter Hults passed away on September 21, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1988 to William Hults and Tammy Gibbs. Robert was a faithful member of Christ's Freedom Church where he loved to serve his Lord and Savior. He was a wonderful father of three children who had the biggest heart and wanted the best for everyone. Robert had a caring spirit and was unbelievably kind. He was a true Falcons fan and loved watching his team. Robert was the best daddy, husband, son, brother, and friend...

Tammy Diane Osborne passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1970, daughter of Cecil and Sonya Osborne in Dallas,GA. She worked in the Paulding and Cobb County School District as Bus Driver for over 13 years. Tammy enjoyed swimming and being outdoors with her grandkids and she loved her family dearly. Tammy is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Aubrey Cates; paternal grandparants, Clyde and Johnnie Bell Osborne; maternal grandparants, Walter and...

Patricia Faye Vlad, age 98, passed away on September 22, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1924 to the late Roy and Josie Ball. At the time of her death, Patricia was the longest living general retiree from Warren, Michigan. She worked as a switchboard operator and retired after 20 years. She was employed from December of 1961 to December of 1985. Patricia was a hard worker and she will be missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years,...