OBITUARIES

January 26, 2017

C.O. (O’Neal) Morris, age 83 of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017.  He was born September 26, 1933 to the late Willie Mae Sheffield Morris. Mr. Morris was a sergeant with Atlanta Police Department and served the Department for 20 years, and was the owner of South Side Pawn Shop in Dallas, GA since 1991. He...

January 25, 2017

Shelby Lana Vaughn, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1957, in Douglasville, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, James Greene.

Survivors include her spouse, James Hewett of Dallas, GA; daughters, Cassie & Scott Ragsdale of Dallas, GA, and Kelly Petty of Lithia...

January 21, 2017

Amelia Pearline Keown was born June 21, 1937 to Tom and Eunice Frey of Dallas, Georgia. She married the love of her life, Harold Loyd “Jack” Keown on November 29, 1952. They were together 57 years until his death in 2009.

They were blessed with 5 children: Cathy married to Don Reece, Harold...

January 21, 2017

James Royce Smith, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away at his residence on January 21, 2017.  He was employed as a Master Carpenter with JLJ Construction for approximately 20 years, who loved fishing and his family.  Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents Lee Roy and Minnie L. Smith; son, Paul Poss;  sister, Betty Jo Kilgo...

January 20, 2017

J.C. "Jake"  Rakestraw, 95, of Hiram, GA, passed away on January 20, 2017.  He was born on July 6, 1921, in Dallas, GA, to the late Oscar and Etta Freeman Rakestraw, and was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Estelle Cochran Rakestraw.  J.C. was a WWII Veteran, he retired from Civil Service, Atlanta Army Depot, then worked as...

January 16, 2017

Evangeline LeeOndra Morris, infant daughter of Allen & Jessica Morris, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Survivors include parents, Allen & Jessica Morris of Dallas, GA; brother, Jet Morris of Dallas, GA; uncles, James “Ross” Thomas and Jessie Thomas; aunts, Christian Vollmar and Helena Morris; grandparents, Peggie Thomas of Acworth, GA, Rita Holcomb of...

January 16, 2017

Rickey David Hamm, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born on December 3, 1953, in Waycross, GA, to the late Andrew and Nancy Hamm, and preceded in death by his sister, Nova Hamm.  Mr. Hamm was a United States Navy Veteran serving his country for over 30 years.

Survivors...

January 15, 2017

William “Harold” Patterson, age 79, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born on April 9, 1937, in Ducktown, TN, to the late John Henry & Bonnie Patterson, and was preceded in death by his sister, Eunice Marie Sharp, and brother, John Henry Patterson, JR. Mr. Patterson enjoyed stock car racing throughout Georgia and...

January 15, 2017

June Carolyn Kimbril, age 81, of Hampton, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017.  She was born on February 16, 1935, in Dallas, GA, to the late Wylie & Florence Prewett, and was raised in the New Hope Community. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kimbril was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Partain and Sara Camp;...

January 13, 2017

David Arnold Cain, age 57, of Temple, GA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017.  He was born on April 13, 1959, to the late Andrew Cain & Helen Childers Cain. Mr. Cain was a Chemist/Auditor for Ergon International Inc. for nine years.

Survivors include his wife, Rebekah Lane Cain of Temple, GA; sons, Jeremy...

January 11, 2017

Marlene Gantt, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.  She was born on August 8, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Richard & Bernice Gantt, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Swanson, Gale Obert, and Patti Cornell, and Godson, Joshua Brown.

Survivors include her partner, Lisa Brown of...

January 8, 2017

Steve Michael Myers, age 70, of Anniston, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017.  He was born on May 9, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Albert Cecil & Carrie Clevedell Myers. Mr. Myers worked as an operations manager for J&M Tank Lines in Birmingham, AL., and was a member of Christian Brotherhood Church in Jacksonville, AL....

January 8, 2017

Mrs. Charlotte Sue Ballew, age 71 of Temple, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Katherine Lee.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Ballew of Temple, GA; son, Robert Scott Ballew of Temple, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Steven Walker...

January 5, 2017

David Lee Evans, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017.  He was born on January 4, 1953, in East Atlanta, GA, to the late Carl Williams & Betty Ann Evans. Mr. Evans was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman.

Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Susan Evans of Hiram, GA, step...

January 3, 2017

On January 03, 2017, Margaret Louise Thompson, 87, of Dallas, GA went home to be with Jesus. She was a heart patient at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA when the Lord called her home. Margaret was born April 13, 1929 in Buford, GA to the late Fred and Flora (Overby) Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband...

January 1, 2017

Alfred Arnold Schultz, age 99, of Dallas, GA passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was born on November 23, 1917 to the late Karl and Bertha Makus Schultz; he was also preceded in death by a son in law, Kenneth Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran and retired as a ...

December 31, 2016

Chalmers Mayfield, age 84, of Douglasville, GA passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Villa Rica, GA to the late Marion Asberry & Eunice Hall Mayfield. He was also preceded in death by his former wife, Delores Bailey Mayfield; a sister, Mattie Autry; son in law, Kelly Chandler. Mr. Mayfield...

December 28, 2016

Chad LaMolinare 36, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born on September 27, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was an electrician for Power and Signal LLC. for 20 years and was a member of Calvary Church of God. He was an avid Steelers and Falcons fan. He was preceded in death by fraternal grandparents,...

December 27, 2016

Charlotte Marie Daniell age 88, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on December 27, 2016. She was born on October 20, 1928, in Atlanta, GA, to the late James Lewis and Sarah Elizabeth Morgan, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Daniell. Mrs. Daniell was a bookkeeper for Central Plumbing Supplies, Mableton Marine and Gulf Highlands Beach...

December 26, 2016

Shelly F. Henry SR, age 95, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1921, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Lawrence W. & Lula Henry, and was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Wood Henry. Mr. Henry was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran, retired from Lockheed...