OBITUARIES

Aug 1, 2023

Minnie Opaline Denton passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1930, a daughter of the late Johnny and Kate Abernathy in Dallas, GA. Minnie loved taking care of her family and friends. She loved to cook and would offer meals to her loved ones whenever she could. Minnie loved sewing and crocheting. She...

Jul 31, 2023

Hazel Jeanette Brown passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1929, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maude Raines in Cumming, GA. Jeanette was employed with Southern Bell and then Lockheed for 21 years. After leaving Lockheed, she babysat children for around 22 years. She was a loving and devoted mother and...

Jul 30, 2023

William (Bill) F. Bickleman , 79, passed away July 30, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. Born June 2, 1944, in Portage, Pennsylvania, to the late William R. and Margaret (Knapp) Bickleman.

William grew up in Portage, where he graduated from Portage Area High School in 1962. After high school he moved with his parents to...

Jul 29, 2023

John Wesson Shipp, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born October 4, 1962, son of Wesson Shipp and Emogene (Shipp) Parson of Hiram, GA. John worked as a welder and carpenter early in his career, until he became disabled due to battling epilepsy. John loved and adored his two sons, Sloan and J.T., whom he...

Jul 29, 2023

Richie Lambert passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1971, Son of Charles and Barbara Lambert in Dallas, GA. He worked as a loader operator for Vulcan Materials. Richie loved Jesus, enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and Atlanta Braves fan. He took pride...

Jul 27, 2023

Jessie Quick passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Charles and Lavina Wilfong in Marietta, OH. She worked as a Bookkeeper for over 50 years. Jessie was a 5th generation quilter. She won many awards for her quilting. Jessie was selected to make and present a quilt to...

Jul 25, 2023

Sybil E Camp passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born on February 12, 1940, to the late John and Elsie Jenkins in Atlanta,GA. She worked for Kroger for over 17 years as a stock and floor clerk. Sybil enjoyed sitting in her chair and looking out her window. She enjoyed watching the birds, animals and...

Jul 18, 2023

Annette Gamel, 86, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away July 18, 2023. She was born June 18, 1937, in Dallas, Georgia to Fred and Helen Matthews. Annette was a proud Granny/Gigi. She loved her family and loved to travel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gamel and her parents, Fred and Helen Matthews. She lovingly survived by...

Jul 18, 2023

Marshanna Elaine Mays passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1973, in Waukegan, IL. She worked as a sales coordinator for over three years with Echelon Auto group. Marshanna enjoyed spending time with her family and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Marshanna is preceded in death by her father, Thomas M. Mays, and her...

Jul 16, 2023

Wayne T. Hope, 86, beloved father, grandfather, and anchor in the family, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Wayne was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 2, 1936. In his early years, he lived on a farm in Moundville, Missouri which was the cornerstone for his love of farming and the outdoors. His family left the farm...

Jul 11, 2023

Dorothy Lucille Cook, 87, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away July 11, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1935 in Dallas, Georgia to Ross and Ruby Hall. Lucille was was an avid gardener, she loved growing everything from vegetables, fruit and flowers, she even taught others how to garden. She would can the food she grew and enjoyed cooking...

Jul 10, 2023

Betty Louise King Barker passed away on July 10, 2023. Betty was born on May 31, 1925 to the late Leonard and Mildred King in Union Town, Pennsylvania and she was one of seven children. Betty worked as a bookkeeper with Batson and Cook for 15 years before retiring. Her favorite thing to do as an avid NASCAR fan...

Jul 10, 2023

Patsy Jean Cable passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1932, to the late Clarence and Makina Murray in Worth, WV. She worked as a Medical Records Secretary for Doctors Memorial Hospital in West Virginia and several other doctors during her long career. Patsy was a great cook, especially her lasagna. She...

Jul 9, 2023

William R Arnold, "Randy", was born in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Baptist Hospital. His parents, Bill and Zenobia Arnold were living in Hiram, Georgia at that time. He was born on July 25, 1939. Randy grew up in Hiram and was a 1957 graduate of Hiram High School, Young Harris College (1959) and Duke University (1961). At Young Harris he...

Jul 6, 2023

Charlotte F. Creel, 79, passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1944 in Gadsden, Alabama to William and Maggie Wolfe. Charlotte loved many things in life, she especially loved attending church with her family and friends who will miss her greatly. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Maggie Wolfe. Charlottes...

Jul 4, 2023

Anderson Bart "Pop" Swanson, 92, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1931, Son of (the late) Anderson and Edith Swanson Sr in Atlanta,GA. "Pop" worked for the Department of Transportation for over 20 years. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1955. Our "Pop" was...

Jul 2, 2023

Jodi Ann Kasten passed away on Sunday, July 2nd 2023. Born in Woodbury, New Jersey to A.K. and Patricia Murray, raised in West Virginia and Gulf Breeze Florida, Jodi grew to be the force of nature we all knew her to be. Jodi immersed herself in life and any interest she had. She was a concert level clarinetist with an...

Jul 1, 2023

Kurt Douglas Hagemann passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1953, son of the late Burdell and Grace "Joyce" Hagemann in Julesburg, CO. He was a master of many skills, and could create, fix, or improve just about anything. He took great pride in a job well done. He said, "if you're going...

Jun 28, 2023

Linda Alice Ray passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1943, Daughter of Edward and Martha Harrell Crowley in Dallas, GA. She worked as a Seamstress with J.H. Blocks and Marietta Drapery and she was a cook for Paulding Wellstar Hospital for over 20 years. Linda enjoyed being outside mostly working in her...

Jun 27, 2023

Wynell Boswell Morris passed away on June 27, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Emmett Dean and Sarah Floy Boswell. Wynell retired from the Paulding County School District after over 30 years of service as a bus driver. She was one of the first female drivers for the county and loved the kids on...