OBITUARIES

James Heald

October 12, 2016

James L. Heald, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born on August 7, 1952, in Erie, PA, to the late Marvin & Dorothy Heald, and was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Heald. Mr. Heald was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, and retired as a...

Robert Carter

October 12, 2016

Robert Langston Carter, age 74, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1941, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Morton Carter & Tommie Carter Henry, and was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Franklin Carter. Mr. Carter was a United States Navy Veteran serving on the USS Vega as...

Charles Cason

October 8, 2016

Charles (Chuck) Cason, age 56, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2016. He was born on May 13, 1960 to the late Charles Henry Cason & Imogene Ray Cason. He was a dispatcher for Preferred Transport Trucking Company.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Cason of Douglasville, GA; sons, Charles & Denay Cason of McDonough,...

Rudy Weddle

September 30, 2016

Rudy S. Weddle, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1929, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Hobert Lee Weddle & Erma Simmons Weddle. Mr. Weddle was an Army veteran, served in the Korean War, and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of...

Dana Quick

September 27, 2016

Dana Stephens Quick, age 71, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Raymond & Mell Stephens, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Quick, son, Tommy Quick and brother, Ray Stephens.

Survivors include her children, Shana Anderson of...

Doris Vaughan

September 26, 2016

Doris L. Vaughan, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was born on May 24, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Clarence & Lucile Munsey.

Survivors include husband of 54 years, John L. Vaughn of Dallas, GA; son, John Wesley Vaughan of Dallas, GA; daughter, Mary & Jeff Gannaway of...

James "Jim" Brewer

September 26, 2016

James “Jim” Brewer, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1927, to the late Claude Grady & Esther Viola Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a United States Army Veteran, retired from American General as an insurance salesman, and attended West View Baptist Church.

Survivors include children, John...

Thelma Anderson

September 25, 2016

Thelma Louise Anderson, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on December 4, 1935, in Dawsonville, GA, to the late Jeff & Fannie Perry, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Anderson, and her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.

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Anne Gupton

September 25, 2016

Anne Gupton, age 72, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1944, in Athens, GA, to the late Albert & Virginia Parsons. Mrs. Gupton worked as a dance instructor for 17 years and was a member of Carrollton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed volunteer reading at elementary schools.

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Dorothy Thomas

September 25, 2016

Dorothy P. Thomas, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1944, to the late William & Dorothy Storms. Mrs. Thomas worked for Clayton County School System as a Paraprofessional for over 10 years and was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church.

Survivors include husband of...

Eric Anderson

September 20, 2016

Eric Neil Anderson, age 55, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1961, in Copper Hill, TN, to the late James Edward & Dorothy Anderson. Eric worked as an automotive technician for over 35 years, and was of Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Anderson of Douglasville,...

Timothy "Tim" Rakestraw

September 19, 2016

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Timothy “Tim” Dale Rakestraw, age 55, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1961, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James “J.D” Dale Rakestraw. Tim was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved...

Gene Bone

September 17, 2016

Gene Bone, age 84 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Dallas, GA and retired from Lockheed –Martin. Mr. Bone enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking and sightseeing the United States. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Those preceding him in death...

Sally Crowe

September 16, 2016

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Phyllis Willoughby

September 15, 2016

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Russell Dickey

September 14, 2016

Russell Franklin Dickey, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1942, in New London, CT, by Kenneth & Bernice Dickey, SR, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior Dickey, David Dickey; brothers-in-law, Steven Lee, Sandy Lee; grandparents Russell & Ruth Cluny, and Mary & Frank Dickey....

Craig Melbourne

September 11, 2016

Craig Melbourne, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1959, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late Harry & Sue Melbourne. Mr. Melbourne worked as a driver for Gould’s Pumps, INC for over 20 years.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Valerie Melbourne of Hiram, GA;...

Guy Harris

September 9, 2016

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Ronnie Hooks

September 8, 2016

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Kaylynn Eckard

September 8, 2016

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