OBITUARIES

October 31, 2009

Joe Ann Lawrence, age 77, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. She was born on April 3, 1932, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Joe and Lessie Buford, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence was a teacher for 32 years in the Paulding County School System and a member of...

October 30, 2009

Biography Leslie B. Bohanon, age 93, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. She was born on February 11, 1916, in Savannah, GA, to the late John and Lessee Hankinson, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Bohanon. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Bob & Diane Bohanon of Hiram, and Richard Bohanon of Dallas; daughters...

October 28, 2009

Thomas Craven, age 21, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He was born in Douglas County, October 24, 1988, and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Jones. Mr. Craven worked for Metal Conversion Technologies, LLC, in Cartersville. He was a member of Pine Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, Scott Craven of Marietta; mother, Mary...

October 26, 2009

E. Pauline Cason Matthews, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on October 26, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born March 30, 1923, and was preceded in death by her husband, Duvon “Jim” Matthews in 2000; parents, Homer & Bessie Cason, brother, Ray H. Cason and sister, Ozell Murdock. She retired from Lockheed after 25 years...

October 25, 2009

Mary Inez Thrasher, age 86, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. She was born July 11, 1923 in Roswell, GA and was preceded in death by her father, Jake Fowler, mother, Azlee Harris and husband, William H. Thrasher. Mrs. Thrasher was a member of Clarkdale First Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Bobby...

October 22, 2009

Brandon Armahd McWilliams, age 23, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 30, 1986. Brandon was a member of New Unity Christian Fellowship Church and attended Word of Faith. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Elmore of Dallas, GA; father, Daryl McWilliams of Dallas, GA; and brother, Quentin Delap of...

October 18, 2009

George Lunsford Alsobrook, age 75, of Paulding County, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. He was born February 23, 1934, in Blue Ridge, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Walter Alsobrook, mother, Pauline Alsobrook Thompson, and wife, Mary Alice Cain Alsobrook. Mr. Alsobrook was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He raced...

October 14, 2009

Jordan Camille Fitzgerald, age 14, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She was born in Cobb County, on August 13, 1995, to Isaiah Zeke Fitzgerald & Trudy Pamela Fitzgerald. Her grandfathers, Reverend Isaac Fitzgerald and Clyde Williamson preceded her in death. Jordan was a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Isaiah Zeke...

October 11, 2009

Kristin Prewett Gravett, age 27, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. She was born May 13, 1982 in Lithia Springs, GA. Survivors include her husband, Jesse Gravett; father, Darrell A. Prewett & wife, Mary of Cartersville; mother, Debra Lawson & husband, Ralph Lee of Douglasville; son, Denver Lee Gravett of Douglasville; sisters & brother-in-law,...

October 8, 2009

Harold Nelson, age 91, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. The son of the late, Mr. & Mrs. Willis Nelson, he was born September 21, 1918 in Cobb County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola M. Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for...

October 8, 2009

Christine Stong Beam Schertz, age 78 of Laurinburg, NC, formerly of Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Mrs. Schertz was born January 27, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late George H. and Ethel Morgan Strong. She was the wife of the late William D. Schertz. She was a loving and devoted homemaker and enjoyed volunteer...

October 7, 2009

Chuck Ellis, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Eldon, Missouri, on February 4, 1931, to the late, Harry Charles Ellis and the late, Bess Sowards Ellis. Mr. Ellis was retired from the U. S. Navy after 20 years of service as a Senior Chief Radioman and was a veteran...

October 3, 2009

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Dorothy Bullington, age 88, of Dallas, passed away on, Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was born on January 10, 1921, in Athens, GA, to the late James and Minnie Cooper, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Bullington, SR. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Tommy & Joanne Bullington of Dallas; sister, Pat Saffold of Snellville;...

September 30, 2009

Leah Barron Williams, age 42, of Acworth (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The daughter of Teddy D. & Linda Barron, she was born October 14, 1966, in Marietta. She was a homemaker and a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wes Williams; daughter, Katie Williams of Acworth; father & mother, Teddy D....

September 28, 2009

Russ Pauley, age 54, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009. He was born in Macon,GA, December 13, 1954, and was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Von Pauley and grandchild, Cody Austin Leath. Mr. Pauley was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a service technician for...

September 25, 2009

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Jackie Paul Maple, age 29, of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009. Born January 17, 1980, he was the son of the late, Jackie Sanford Maple and the late, Emily June Walls Maple. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeremy Maple. Survived by brother, Daniel Maple of Dallas. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday,...

September 25, 2009

Jackie Paul Maple age 29 of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, born January 17, 1980, he is the son of the late Jackie Sanford Maple and Emily June Walls Maple also preceded in death by brother Jeremy Maple. Survived by brother; Daniel Maple, Dallas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from...

September 21, 2009

Biography Melvina M. Gibbs, age 100, of Hiram, GA passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. She was born on June 1, 1909 in Knoxville, TN to the late General B. and Rebecca Mason. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her son, Freddy Gibbs, her sister, Sadie Burge...

September 19, 2009

Esther Era Qualls, age 82, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. She was born on October 11, 1926, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Paul and Ethel Fowler. Mrs. Qualls was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church. Survivors include, her loving husband of 67 years, J.C. Qualls, of Hiram; daughter, Cassandra Qualls of Atlanta; brother,...

September 15, 2009

Wendell Brawner, age 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. He was born on May 10, 1939 in Dallas, GA to the late Claude Homer and Lorene Hunt Brawner. He was a truck driver and a member of Water of Life Baptist Church in Smyrna. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristina Brawner. Survivors...