OBITUARIES

January 18, 2014

Glenda May Jackson, age 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born on December 12, 1949 in Scottsburg, IN and preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Marjorie Murphy Collins and husband, William Fletcher Jackson. She was employed with WellStar Paulding for approximately 30 years as a Medical Tech and was a member...

January 18, 2014

Herbert H. Kirby, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1930 in Towns County, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Franklin and Jessie Garrett Kirby; wife, Peggy Grantham Kirby; brother, Joseph Benjamin Kirby and granddaughter, Kristen Nicole Kirby. He was retired after approximately 40 years...

January 17, 2014

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James Wilford Dempsey, age 90, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1924, and was preceded in death by his parents, John Dempsey and Myrtle Gulledge Dempsey; brother, Jack Dempsey; sisters, Laura Cole, Esther Turner, Elizabeth Cole, Della DeFranco; and son-in-law, Danny Bennett. Mr. Dempsey was...

January 14, 2014

Carolyn Ragsdale Garmon, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was born in Hiram, GA, on June 22, 1925, and was preceded in death by her parents, Clint Warner Ragsdale, Sr. & Florine Roper Ragsdale; husband, J C Garmon, Sr.; brother, John D. Ragsdale; and sister, Tish Rakestraw. Mrs. Garmon was a member of Bethel...

January 12, 2014

Kathleen (Kathie) Mackey, 62, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Taylor, Michigan, died peacefully on January 12, 2014, at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia. Born June 20, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, she is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Peterson Drwiega and Grace Marie Drwiega of Acworth, Georgia, and her late husband of 28 years, Kenneth Wayne Mackey of Acworth, GA. Kathie...

January 11, 2014

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Tim Ross, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Siluria, AL., to the late Oliver Benjamin and May Belle Ross, also preceded in death by his wife Shirley Faye Ross. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ross was a convenience store...

January 11, 2014

Theodore Andrew “Andy” Branscum, age 76, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born on August 22, 1937 in Bakersfield, CA, to the late, Theodore Andrew Branscum, Sr. & the late, Elizabeth Gay Branscum. He was a Petty Officer First Class E-6 serving in the U.S. Navy as an AX1 Anti-submarine Warfare Technician mostly in...

January 9, 2014

Allen Henry Vincent, Jr., age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born in Delta, CO, on June 18, 1962, and was preceded in death by his father, Allen Henry Vincent, Sr. Mr. Vincent served in the U. S. Army. He worked for Manheim Auto Auction for 15 years, as a senior network engineer....

January 6, 2014

Melvin S. Pierce, age 94, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born in Cleveland, TN, on December 7, 1919, and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Waco Pierce & Phebe Ann Pierce; wife, Helen Stoner Pierce; and step-son, Michael Stoner. Mr. Pierce had worked for many years as a carpenter....

January 3, 2014

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Tyrone Williams, age 55, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 3, 2014. He was born on November 12, 1958 in Bessemer, AL. He was self-employed as a mechanic for the past 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, James Walter Williams and a sister, Juliette Benalfew. Survivors include his mother, Maxine Williams of Dallas,...

January 2, 2014

Forrest Thompson, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1925 in Alpine, AL, and was preceded in death by his father, King David Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of Mt. Paran Church of God and retired with over 40 years of service from Capitol City Club Grocery Store...

January 2, 2014

Shirley “Nana” Eiler, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. The daughter of the late, A. C. & Varner Mae Smith, she was born in Cedartown, GA, January 10, 1936. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Eddie & Becky Williams of Dallas, GA...

January 1, 2014

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Earlie L. Crane, age 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. He was born on February 24, 1925 in Dallas, GA to the late Ervin & Leola Crane. He was a WW II Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mr. Crane was a carpenter for most...

January 1, 2014

Frank “Eddie” Barker, Jr., age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. The son of the late, Frank Edward Barker, Sr. & the late, Dorothy Louise Barker, he was born January 20, 1949, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Barker was a U. S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He had worked as a diesel mechanic for most...

December 29, 2013

Elaine Crawford, age 64, of Clarkdale, GA, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. She was born January 23, 1949, in Austell, GA, to the late, Esmer & Winelle Daniel. Mrs. Crawford retired from the C & S National Bank, as a recon specialist, after 20 years of service. She loved her grandbabies, crocheting, and reading and was a member of...

December 26, 2013

Michael “Biggon” Camp, age 47, of Temple, GA passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1966 in Marietta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby M. Camp. Mr. Camp was a plumber and was previously employed with Skyline Plumbing. He loved karaoke and wrestling and was an avid hunter. Survivors...

December 26, 2013

Elma Dora Howell, age 94, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was born March 5, 1919, in Ball Ground, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Clifford Duckett & Emily Jane Duckett, and husband, Harold Jake Howell. Mrs. Howell was a U. S. Postal Service clerk for 25 years. She was a member...

December 25, 2013

Frances Ola Garmon, age 89, of Temple, GA (Paulding County), passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013. The daughter of the late, Zachary & Sadie Carver, she was born March 27, 1924, in Rome, GA. Mrs. Garmon was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Warden Garmon and sons, Ronnie C. Garmon and Danny D. Garmon. Survivors include her sons &...

December 21, 2013

Gary Kenneth Albertson, age 67, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Albertson and step-mother, Marie Albertson. Mr. Albertson was employed as the Car Sales Manager at Hardy Chevrolet for more than 20 years. Survivors...

December 19, 2013

Reverend James Ray Childers, age 69, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013. He was born on May 5, 1944, in Alpharetta, GA, to the late Lloyd and Mary Childers, and was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Childers and sister, Beverly McDaris. Reverend Childers was an ordained minister for 37 years. He pastored at Mount Vernon,...