OBITUARIES

March 16, 2015

Mary Frances “Frankie” Denton, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. She was born on March 1, 1927, in Savannah, GA, to the late Jesse & Kathleen Cooper, and was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Watson Denton, and grandson, Justin Harper. Mrs. Denton was a Veteran of the United States Nurses Corp. during...

March 11, 2015

Gary Dwayne Morris, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was born on May 12, 1948, in Rockmart, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Morris. Mr. Morris was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, retired from GA Power Company as a P& M coordinator, and was...

March 9, 2015

Lillian H. Reed, age 80, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Ernest & Alma Johnson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Reed. Mrs. Reed was a member of Christ Freedom Church. Survivors include children, Jackie & Allen Kuykendoll of...

March 7, 2015

Dorothy Jean Campbell, age 81, of Alexandria, AL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mrs. Campbell was born on December 6, 1933, in Anderson, SC, to the late John D. McAllister & Molly Sarah McAllister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Martin Campbell. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Martin &...

March 6, 2015

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Gail Simmons, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 20, 1954 to the late L.C. Jordan and Barbara Mullinax McFarland. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Simmons. Mrs. Simmons adored her grandkids and loved animals. She enjoyed music...

March 5, 2015

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Nicholas Philip Raines, age 31, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Mr. Raines was born on August 28, 1983 to the late Henry Alonzo Raines III and Mary H. Raines. Survivors include mother, Mary H. Raines of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Robert Joseph Raines of Arlington, VA; and sister, Emily Anne Raines of...

March 4, 2015

Jeff Gehrig, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, to Robert William Gehrig & Marian Raker Gehrig. Jeff traveled to Europe after high school, and was retired from Jones Lang Lasalle, after 17 years. He was devoted to his family & friends, and absolutely adored...

March 4, 2015

Mrs. Willie Walka Miller, age 76 of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1938, in Centerville, TN, to the late Rufus & Eula Mae Cavers, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Miller. Mrs. Miller worked as a nurse aide for 30 years and was...

March 3, 2015

Gary “Paw” Nicholson, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Piedmont, AL, to the late James and Alice Nicholson, and was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine McCormick, brother, Charles Davis, son-in-law, Wendell F. Atcheson, Jr., aunt, Josephine Davis, and uncle C.T. Davis. He retired from...

March 1, 2015

Candice “Candi” Marie Davenport, age 27, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1987, in Marietta, GA, and was the daughter of Math Dacunzo and Cheryl Gibson. She was a 2005 graduate of Hope Christian Academy and worked at Wellstar Paulding Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include husband,...

February 27, 2015

Rickey Darrell Cargle, age 52, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Mr. Cargle was born on November 27, 1962, to the late James Edward Cargle & Charlotte Rebecca Kiser Cargle. Survivors include wife, Geraldine Stevens Clark of Rockmart, GA; son, Kyle Cargle of Marietta, GA; daughter, Nicole & Mike Uggerud of Marietta, GA; step-daughters, Bernadette &...

February 24, 2015

Elinor M. Parsons, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was born on December 25, 1927, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Ralph L. and Dora Mae Cooper Morris, and was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Vernon Parsons. Mrs. Parsons retired from Life of Georgia Insurance and owned and operated the Back...

February 23, 2015

Mary Francille Butler, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1970, in Savannah, GA. She was currently working at DTH Expeditors in College Park. Survivors include parents, Joseph “Joe” Terrell & Marion Butler of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Joe & Cynthia Butler of Johns Creek, GA; sister and...

February 23, 2015

Debbie Stroup, age 63, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away on February 23, 2015. She was born on October 16, 1951, in Marietta, GA, to the late William and Lorine Banister. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 45 years, Monte Stroup, of Rockmart, GA; son, Jeffrey Stroup of Talking Rock, GA; daughter,...

February 23, 2015

Helen Gunter, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on October 2, 1924, in Marietta, GA, to the late Thomas & Lou Bloodworth, and was preceded in death by her husband H.B. Gunter. Mrs. Gunter was a United States Navy Veteran. Over the years she worked as a secretary for Atlanta Casket...

February 23, 2015

Bob Estes, age 60, of Temple, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1954, in Lithonia, GA, to the late Robert Wilson and Charlotte Estes, and was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Ruben Estes. Mr. Estes retired from Douglas County Government as a maintenance technician, and was a member of Bethel United...

February 22, 2015

Wendall Bartlett Walton, Sr. September 25, 1923 - February 22, 2015 Wendall B. Walton, Sr., of Hiram, Georgia died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was 91. Wendall was one of seven children born to John Everett and Nellie Hill Walton: John, Louise (Turner), Kate (Heaton), Bonnie (Ard), Allene (Bradford), and Joe, all of whom preceded...

February 21, 2015

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Eugene Crider, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Crider was born on July 28, 1949 in Austell, GA, to the late William Slaton Crider & Lennie Ruth Buchanan Crider. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include, daughters, Lennette & James Oliver of Douglasville, GA, Becky...

February 21, 2015

Jordy Allen Whitley, age 26, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Whitley was born in Marietta, GA, on October 7, 1988 to Patricia Dianne Prator. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Edward Prator. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Ethan Gabriel Whitley & Robert Douglas Dalton Whitley,...

February 21, 2015

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Sarah Elizabeth Connell, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born on March 16, 1930, in Mitchell, GA, to the late Lawson Newsome & Dovie Morgan Newsome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Connell and sons, James Rodney Connell & William Erick Connell....