OBITUARIES

Jerry Howell

August 12, 2024

Mr. Jerry Wayne Howell, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born in Austell, Georgia on August 9, 1968, to Gerald Howell and Betty Howell. Jerry attended Tabernacle Baptist Church alongside his wife, Dawn. Prior to his role as project manager at Premier Finishes, Mr. Howell...

Gerald Maddox

August 11, 2024

Gerald Jackson Maddox, a loving husband, father, and brother passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1955, in Leesburg, Florida, to Thomas Vaughn Maddox Sr. and Nora Mae Maddox.

Gerald enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Roadway Permit Inspector with Cobb County Government for 16 years before retiring. He took pride in his work,...

Robert Hall

August 10, 2024

Robert Earl Hall passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1944, to the late Ralph and Edith Hall in Murphy North Carolina.

Robert was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia, and owner of Marietta Alignment in Marietta, Georgia. Robert loved being outside and hunting, especially out west. He was...

Jackie Brooks

August 6, 2024

Jackie E. Brooks, age 71 of Hayesville, North Carolina, formerly of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence. He was a native of Cobb County, Georgia. He began driving a front load truck as a young man with BFI. He ended his career driving for North Metro Waste where he retired after 37 years of dedicated...

Anthony Phillips

August 6, 2024

ANTHONY PHILLIPS

12/5/1947 ~ 08/06/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the upcoming funeral services for Anthony Phillips. Anthony stepped peacefully into his Savior's arms on the 6th of August, 2024. Born on the 5th of December 1947, in Villa Rica, GA, Anthony was Baptist by faith and a long-time member of Gateway Baptist Church in...

Tami Hunter

August 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tami Nell Hunter, who departed this world on August 4, 2024, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on July 18, 1971 in Fort Riley, Kansas, the daughter of Dale J. Pupp and the late Lawana Nelle Marquard Pupp.

Tami proudly served her country in the United States Navy during the Gulf...

Bobbie Rumph

August 3, 2024

Mrs. Bobbie Lee Rumph, age 87, of Douglasville, passed away August 3, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of the late John Gordon Murphy and the late Ruth Victoria Petty Murphy. She was a homemaker and a cherished member of New Georgia Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith and...

William Culver

August 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Culver, who passed away on August 2, 2024. Born on December 22, 1949 to Raymond and Louise Culver in Franklin, North Carolina, Bill led a rich and fulfilling life which touched the hearts of all who knew him. He was a cherished husband, esteemed army veteran, and...

Willie Clark

August 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Willie Howard Clark, who passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 85.

Willie lived a fulfilling life, dedicating over 30 years of service to Lockheed and forming cherished memories with his colleagues. He found solace in his faith as a valued member of Pine...

Timothy Mahoney

August 2, 2024

Mr. Timothy Martin Mahoney, a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who dedicated 25 years of his life in service to his country, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1947, to Joseph Leo Mahoney Jr. and JoKatherine Mahoney in Dallas, Texas. When Timothy retired from service, he returned back to his home state of Texas....

Brenda Burch

August 1, 2024

Brenda Joyce Burch, a beloved resident of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on February 21, 1947, in Sandersville, Georgia, and was a faithful member of Gateway Baptist Church where she found solace and community within her faith.

Throughout her life, Brenda dedicated herself to her career as a Merchandise...

Marijo Cordell

August 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of Marijo Cordell, a beloved wife, mom, and grandmother who passed away on August 1, 2024. Marijo, born on March 19, 1957, filled her days with joy through her passion for crafting and spending time with her cherished grandchildren, whom she adored beyond measure. She was a dedicated wife to...

John Brewer

July 29, 2024

John "Johnny" Micheal Brewer, age 75, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024. Johnny was born on May 12, 1949, in Dallas, Georgia, to the late James and Elsie Brewer.

Johnny made his career in managing grocery stores where he spent most of his time. He was able to retire from both A&P and Kroger. He was a...

Joel Randolph Hite

July 28, 2024

Joel Randolph Hite, known as J.R., of Woodstock, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024. This beloved husband, cherished father, caring brother, and adored "Paw Paw" is now reunited with his loving wife Edna, son, Danny, and daughter, "sissy" in heaven.

He was born on September, 1, 1938. to the late Joel and Frances Hite, in Elberton, Georgia. J.R....

Cindy Loughridge

July 26, 2024

"Cindy Sue Loughridge passed unexpectedly the evening of July 26, 2024. Originally from Pueblo, Colorado, Cindy has lived in many different and interesting places, most recently residing in Hiram, Georgia for the last 8 years. Cindy loved spending time with her many dogs and animals, loved reading any book she could get her hands on, and loved eating whatever her...

Peter Romeo

July 26, 2024

Peter N. Romeo, age 70, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on July 26, 2024. Peter was born on November 12, 1953 in Bronx, New York, the son of the late Michael Angelo Romeo and the late Irene Daigle Romeo Shemanski.

Peter was passionate about his work in construction. He served as a superintendent for Young Contracting until his retirement. He proudly...

Richard Wayne Parker

July 24, 2024

Richard Wayne Parker, age 77, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on July 24, 2024. Richard was born in New York, New York on April 25, 1947, the son of the late Robert Raymond Parker and the late Rena Elsie Prast Parker. Richard was a retired serviceman from Atlanta Gas Light, dedicating 30 years of his life to serving the community...

Randall Thomas

July 23, 2024

Randall Ray Thomas Sr. passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1959, to Robert Thomas and Betty Jean Pattie in Carrollton, Missouri. Randall was a devoted member of Douglasville First Church of the Nazarene, where he attended services every Sunday alongside his beloved wife, Rannetta. Randall and Rannetta shared nearly 43 years of marriage, filled...

Ben Ridings

July 23, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Ridings, age 83, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away July 23, 2024. Ben was born on July 28, 1940 in Dawsonville, Georgia, the son of the late Ernest Lane Ridings and the late Edna "Edna Bell" Holcomb Ridings. Ben will be remembered for his dedication to over 20 years of service at Delta Airlines, where he excelled as...

Ronald Phillips

July 21, 2024

Ronald Edward Phillips passed away on July 21, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1949, to the late Marvin and Mary Phillips in Jackson, Mississippi. Ronald retired from the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was extremely well traveled and loved his time in the Air Force. He worked for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office before...