OBITUARIES

July 11, 2015

Kala Marie Partello of Douglasville, Georgia walked into the arms of our Lord on July 11, 2015 in Bay County, Michigan at the age of 25. Kala is survived by her parents, Michael (Mitch) and VeLisa Marie (Cook) Partello of Rose City, Michigan but long time residents of Douglasville Georgia, and her brother Kyle Mitchell Partello of Douglasville, Georgia. Grandmother...

July 10, 2015

Christopher Wayne Conner, age 33 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father; William P. Conner, Jr. Survivors include his mother; Barbara Porter Conner of Dallas, GA; brothers, John Alston of Colorado, Frank Alston of Colorado, Jeff Alston of Virginia, Charles Windham, Jr. of Hiram, GA...

July 10, 2015

Pat Rakestraw Ragsdale, age 62, of Dallas, GA passed away at her residence on Friday, July 10, 2015. She attended New Hope Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents; Noel Hubert and Inez Rakestraw. Pat was a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Registered Nurse degree and received the Ida Brielle Scholarship finishing as top student...

July 9, 2015

Mr. Robert James Higdon, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Mr. Higdon was born on May 16, 1925 in Chicago, IL, to the late Pat Higdon & Martha Styles Higdon. He was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Higdon & Johnny Higdon and sister, Lillie Mae Castle. Mr. Higdon was a U.S. Army veteran...

July 6, 2015

Steve Shamblin, age 47, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015. He was born on December 1, 1967, in Cleveland, TN, and was preceded in death by his father, Bill Shamblin. Mr. Shamblin was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Desert Storm and also served in the United States Army Reserves. He worked...

July 2, 2015

Mr. Mike Fritz, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on July 2, 2015. Mr. Fritz was born on December 3, 1955 to Norman Fritz & Margarette Gately Fritz. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Fritz. Mike was a retired Senior Officer Specialist with the U.S. Department of Justice. Survivors include his wife, Donna (Corley) Walker Fritz;...

June 30, 2015

Eugene Barner "Shorty/Mac" McTaggart, age 82, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1932, in Sweet Gum, GA, to the late James David McTaggart and Willie Villard Waldrop, and was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Jones; grandson, Allen Jones; stepfather, Virgil Waldrop; brothers, James David (J.D) McTaggart,...

June 24, 2015

Mr. L.D. “Dan” Gable passed away on the morning of June 24, 2015. He was born on May 25, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Rudolph and Florence Gable. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers Bill and Don Gable, and his beloved daughter, Cindy Lynn Brown. Dan was a veteran, who served in the navy, mason...

June 21, 2015

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Margene Maddox, age 94, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Mrs. Maddox was born on February 24, 1921 to the late Walt Prewett & Maybelle Lindsey Prewett. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Maddox , granddaughter, Denise Maddox Puckett & great-grandson, Rylan Puckett. Mrs. Maddox was a member...

June 21, 2015

Donnie B. Fritts, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Mr. Fritts was born on March 31, 1945, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Vance Fritts & Glenna Kitts Fritts. He was a shop supervisor with Winnelson Plumbing Supply for over 20 years. Mr. Fritts was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife of 46...

June 19, 2015

Georgia Hicks Chappell passed on June 19, 2015, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She attained 83 years. Born into world-wide depression on December 18, 1931, the only child of Albert and Elsie West Ellison. Delivered at 7 months with a birth weight of only 1 ½ pounds, a miracle today, a greater miracle for 1931, she had a...

June 18, 2015

Margaret Sue Buttram, age 83, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Mableton, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of June 18, 2015 at home in Dallas after an extended illness due to a fall. Margaret was born in Centre, Alabama in 1932 to the late Joe Lynn Daniel and Bonzy Ruth Daniel of Lafayette, Georgia. She was a member...

June 13, 2015

Corey Wayne Greene, age 28, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015. He was born on January 23, 1987, in Marietta, GA. He worked as a service technician at Dixon Refrigeration Service. Survivors include daughters, Heidi Elizabeth Greene of Powder Springs, GA, and Alexis Nicole Greene of Powder Springs, GA; parents, Kenny & Sherry Greene of Powder Springs, GA; fiancé,...

June 12, 2015

Susan Lillian Kilchriss, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Mrs. Kilchriss was born on March 15, 1949, in Providence, RI to the late Charles Tanner & Margaret Russell Tanner. Mrs. Kilchriss worked for Hallmark Cards, and touched so many lives throughout her life. She was Catholic by faith. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Alan...

June 11, 2015

Lauranne L. Levy, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Ms. Levy was born on January 1, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Levy and Louise Marshall Levy. Ms. Levy taught school for many years in Philadelphia and Georgia. Survivors include, cousin, Lucy Richer of Powder Springs, GA;...

June 11, 2015

Michael “Mike” David Thomason, age 55, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Mr. Thomason was born on December 01, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany, to the late Billy V. Thomason and Martha Lochmany Thomason. He was an avid Alabama & Nascar fan, and he favored Dale Earnhardt. Mr. Thomason was self taught guitar player and loved motorcycles....

June 9, 2015

Mr. Richard Huff, age 67, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding Co.), passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1947 in Dallas, GA, to the late J.B. Huff & Edna Lawrence Huff. Mr. Huff enjoyed playing golf, traveling, & spending time with his family. He was retired from the Paulding County D.O.T. and was a member...

June 7, 2015

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Mr. William J. LaFranca, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Mr. LaFranca was born on December 3, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to the late John LaFranca & Angeline Tocco LaFranca. Mr. LaFranca was highly involved with the Disabled American Veteran & was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include wife, Renee...

June 6, 2015

Barry Dewayne Warren, age 45, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Mr. Warren was born on July 21, 1969, in Dallas, GA, to C.T. & Deidre Hilderbrand Warren. He was employed by MBCI Trucking in Lithia Springs, GA. Barry was a perfect father & a loving brother. He never met a stranger, gave the best hugs,...

June 4, 2015

Wilma Pauline Morgan, age 89, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late William David & Nancy Evans, and was preceded in death by her grandsons, Jason Jones and Joshua Bruner. Mrs. Morgan was of Baptist faith and retired after a number of years from...