OBITUARIES

November 28, 2016

Nina Hurst Fuller, age 82, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1934, in Rome, GA, to the late Charles Arthur & Ethel Nina Kinsey, and was preceded in death by her 1st husband of 43 years, Ernest Dewey Hurst, sister, Barbara Maxwell and brother, Marvin Kinsey. Mrs. Fuller...

November 28, 2016

JoAnn Watkins Wentz, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born on July 26, 1948, in Marietta, GA, to the late Bob & Ann Watkins. Ms. Wentz worked at Shaw Industries for over 10 years and was a member of Whitworth Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Wendy & Shane...

November 27, 2016

Alison Anne Garrison, age 50, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born on March 9, 1966, in Rockwood, TN. Survivors include her husband, Gary Wayne Garrison of Powder Springs, GA; children, Lauren Summers of Atlanta, GA, McKinley Summers of Marietta, GA, Lindsie Garrison of Los Angeles, CA, Cody & Caroline Garrison of Camp...

November 27, 2016

Joseph Lee Kitchens, age 85 of Brooksville, FL, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born on May 26, 1931, in Gadsden, AL, to the late Henry Ernest & Willie Mae Kitchens, and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Amanda Kitchens. Mr. Kitchens retired as a Master SGT from the United States...

November 26, 2016

Carmen “Adela” Bucci, age 77 of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1939 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Jose Robert and Carmen Gauindin and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Joseph Bucci, sister, Cecilia L. Robert and brother, Pedro Robert. She graduated from...

November 26, 2016

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Ruby Lucille Hitchcock, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1941 to late Jesse James & Sarah Frances Grant Crawford and was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Roberts and brother, Jesse James Crawford, Jr. She worked in the medical field as a medical assistant for...

November 24, 2016

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Phyllis Sands, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. Phyllis was a Real Estate Broker for over 30 years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Church in Dallas, GA. She was an artist and loved her family, people...

November 22, 2016

Carolyn Jones, age 85, a long time resident of Marietta, GA, since 1968, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born on August 10, 1931, in Huntsville, AL, and was the youngest of three children, born to the late Clyde & Mattie Amos, and was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Sara & Horace Chancellor of...

November 21, 2016

Vern Wiggins, age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. He was born on January 11, 1949, in Detroit, MI, to the late Raymond & Lennie Wiggins, and was preceded in death by his nephew, Steve Bennett. Mr. Wiggins retired from AT&T after 34 years of service, and was of Baptist Faith.

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November 17, 2016

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“Coach” Randy Cochran, 66, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joel Cochran and Elsie Baxter Cochran. Mr. Cochran was a self employed carpenter, and a well loved softball coach.

Survivors include a son, Johnny and Christy Cochran...

November 13, 2016

Ronnie Dean Boone passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 13, 2016, at WellStar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, Georgia. He was born in Mitchell County on November 18, 1943 the son of John Nathan Boone and Nola Sparks Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Bernice Pauline Boone Jarrett, Arby Earl...

November 12, 2016

Reverend Jewell Edward Cole, age 89 of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Pearline Cole, his wife of 68 years Alta Faye Cole; daughters-in-law, Christy F. Cole and Ann Cole; son-in-law, Dee Holcombe; grandchildren, Joseph Holcombe and Jeremy Cole; brothers, Oscar Cole,...

November 9, 2016

Alta “Faye” Cole, age 84, of Hiram, GA; passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born on March 24, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Willard & Flora Mae Roberson, and was preceded in death by two infant siblings, daughters-in-law, Christy F. Cole, and Ann Cole; son-in-law, Dee Holcombe; grandchildren, Joseph Holcombe and Jeremy Cole; brothers,...

November 6, 2016

Robert Dean “Red” Ledford, age 59, of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born on June 13, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lamar Reece, SR. Mr. Ledford was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church and was self employed as a carpenter.

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November 6, 2016

Herman Lincoln Atkins, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Cedartown, GA, to the late Lonnie & Jessie Mae Atkins, and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Atkins; daughter, Frieda Atkins Wills; brothers, Willard Atkins, Lloyd Atkins and Gene Atkins; sisters, Ruby Bell...

November 5, 2016

Richard Lee Arndt, age 61, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 05, 2016. He was born on May 28, 1955 to the late Charles & Mary Lee Marbry Arndt in Ankara, Turkey. He worked at Lockheed Martin for thirty-seven years as a Quality Engineer. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his niece,...

October 30, 2016

Alice Marie Fallon, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away Sunday, October 30th after a short illness. She was 82 years young. Alice leaves behind a brother, James Paquette of Uxbridge, MA; 5 children, Leslie Rohrdanz and her husband David, of Sacramento, CA; Mark Fallon and wife Faith of Fitchburg, MA; David Fallon of Clinton, MA; Suzanne Fallon and wife...

October 29, 2016

Eugene Talmadge LaFavor, SR, age 83, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Gibson, GA, to the late Allen & May Kelly LaFavor, and was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Virginia LaFavor. Mr. LaFavor was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic from...

October 28, 2016

Peter Werner Chason, age 68, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Straubing, Germany. He was preceded in death by his father Roy Chason and brother, Clifford Chason. Mr. Chason was a district manager for Springleaf Financial, where he was employed for over forty years.

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October 28, 2016

Frankie Allen Johnston, age 79 of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Tranquility @Cobb. He was retired as an Electrician with IBEW Local 613 and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents James Bennett and Claudie Hall Johnston and brother, Samuel Johnston.

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