OBITUARIES

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...

June 3, 2015

William “Buddy” Jones, age 67, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Early Jones, and sister, Mary McGee. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and was self-employed as a painter for over 40 years. Mr....

June 2, 2015

Danny R. Wade, age 66, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1948, in Cullman, AL, to the late Manciel and Connie Wade. Mr. Wade was an electrician for 46 years, a member of IBEW Local 613, and served as a minister for 45 years. Survivors include his wife of 48...

May 28, 2015

Jerry Wells, age 84, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He was born on May 12, 1931, in St. Charles, SD, to the late Harvey & Twila Wells. Mr. Wells was the owner and president of Pure Pack Foods. He was a legend at Kellogg’s and was known for his marketing genius. He named the cereal,...

May 26, 2015

Danny Paul Marlow, age 66, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Wartburg, TN, and was preceded in death by his father, Adam Douglas Marlow. Mr. Marlow retired from Cobb County Board of Education as a carpenter. Survivors include wife of 48 years, Matina “Dianne” Marlow of Marietta, GA;...

May 26, 2015

Mrs. Tiny Thompson McKinley, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1929, to the late Sampson and Alice Mae Thompson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Junior McKinley, and daughter, Rowena McKinley. Mrs. McKinley was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Minnie...

May 21, 2015

Mr. Mike Stone, age 51, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Mr. Stone was born on July 16, 1963, in Baltimore, MD, and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Stone. Survivors include, wife, Sandra Stone; son & daughter in law, Josh & Kim Stone of Hiram, GA; mother, Beverly Rye Stone...

May 20, 2015

Jimmy Lee “Big Jim” Ellington, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on June 10,1946, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Ellington was an United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Jimmy was employed with the Dallas Police Department for 5 years before he transferred to Paulding County Sherriff’s Department, where he...

May 20, 2015

Steve Putman, age 53, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on June 25, 1961, in Marietta, GA, to the late Clinton and Nell Putman. Mr. Putman retired from FedEx after 30 years of service. Survivors include wife of 33 years, Rhonda Putman of Dallas, GA; son, Brentley Putman of Dallas, GA; daughter, Brooke...

May 19, 2015

Lynette Mae King, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born on September 30, 1924, in Santa Marta, Columbia, to the late Leonard & Thama Irene King, and was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Vernon St. Anthony King. Ms. King was the owner of Lyn’s Hair Salon for several years. Survivors...

May 19, 2015

Erika Leigh Hayes, age 38, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1977, in Princeton, KY, and was the daughter of Fred Strange and Janice Triplett. Mrs. Hayes was a student at Kennesaw State University pursuing a degree in childhood education, and attended Spirit Life Church. Survivors include husband of...

May 18, 2015

Wayne Newsome, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, to the late George Newsome and Ruth Morgan, and was preceded in death by his daughter, Britni Newsome Cooper and brother, Marion Newsome. Mr. Newsome was a plumber his entire life and owner of Powder Springs...

May 16, 2015

Hudson Odell Rakestraw, age 89 of Bremen, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA) passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born on May 9, 1926, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Emmett H. & Agness Willingham Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw was a World War II United States Army Veteran and worked for Mercer Marine Transport for 18 years. Mr. Rakestraw...

May 15, 2015

Mrs. Deborah Scott, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. Mrs. Scott was born on July 3, 1958, in Chicago, IL, to the late Paul Johnson & Mattlyne Jones Johnson, and was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Johnson. She was employed at Kimberly Assisted Living in Dallas, GA. Including her mother, survivors include...