OBITUARIES

James Hewett

Feb 26, 2024

James Ledford Hewett, lovingly known as Peanut, passed away on February 26, 2024, at age 79. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Lester and Linda Hewett in LaGrange, Georgia. James was an United States Army Veteran who served a grateful nation. After serving, he was a truck driver for 45 years and loved being on the...

Wayne Gravley

Feb 26, 2024

Wayne Jerome Gravley passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on January 19, 1957, to James Gravley and Jeanette Earwood. Wayne worked as a plumber for more than forty years and had his own business. On December 6, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathy, and together they had one daughter,...

Burma Mae Waits

Feb 25, 2024

Burma Mae Waits, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1940, in Dallas, GA, to the late Charlie and Carie Blackmon. Burma spent her life embracing the role of a dedicated homemaker, finding joy in caring for her family.

Burma was someone who cherished the simple things in life, finding happiness...

Jimmy Miller

Feb 19, 2024

Jimmy Dale Miller passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1948, son of the late Charles Miller and Augusta Brisendine in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Jimmy served his country during the Vietnam War, in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jimmy was an...

Peggy Maxwell

Feb 16, 2024

Peggy Diane Maxwell passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1947, the only daughter of the late Lola Dobbs Dempsey in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Peggy was a spunky lady with a big personality. She loved her family and taking care of other people. She thought of others above herself.

In addition to...

John G. Sparti, DO

Feb 16, 2024

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. John G. Sparti of Dallas GA. Dr. Sparti passed away Friday night Feb 16, 2024, at Kennestone Hospital. He died peacefully with his family beside him.

Dr. Sparti was born to Pauline G. Sparti and Dr. Frank J. Sparti on June 24, 1944 in Laconia, New Hampshire. Dr. Sparti spent most of...

Gary Thaxton

Feb 16, 2024

Gary Daniel Thaxton passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1935, don of the late, William "Bill" and Imogene Cooper Thaxton in Hiram, Georgia.

Gary retired from the Cobb County Fire Department after 25 years. He was a simple man who enjoyed the country life. Gary loved the outdoors. He loved to deer...

Brenda Thomason

Feb 15, 2024

Brenda Ellen Thomason passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on November 7, 1951, in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Daniel and Helen Thomason. Brenda was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church where she was a faithful and devoted servant to our Lord and Savior. She was incredibly talented at sewing and...

Connie Padgett

Feb 15, 2024

Connie Padgett, lovingly known as Sugar by her family, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1949 to Charles and Margaret Phipps. Connie retired from Cobb EMC as a Human Resources Representative and loved helping others. She loved to travel but especially loved going to Florida and visiting the beach...

Michelle Cooper

Feb 14, 2024

Michelle Renee Cooper, age 48, of Douglasville, Ga passed away February 14, 2024. She was born in Riverdale, Georgia on July 10, 1975. Michelle was a domestic engineer and cherished her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother above all else. She loved all types of music and she always said she was her own "Sunshine".

Michelle was known for her...

Brenda Farmer

Feb 14, 2024

Brenda Chastain Farmer, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2024. Brenda was born on January 22, 1951 to the late Marvine and George Chastain of Atlanta, Ga. Her mother Marvine passed early in Brenda's life and she was lovingly reared by her Aunt Frances Jordan. After graduating High School Brenda went to work for Georgia Power, where she enjoyed...

Theresa Wehe

Feb 14, 2024

In loving memory of Theresa Marie Wehe, 64. She was born on March 1, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert Weging and the late Anne Carlig. She passed away on February 14, 2024.

Theresa was a woman whose indomitable spirit and infectious laughter brightened the lives of everyone who knew her. With her quick wit and...

Donald Martin

Feb 11, 2024

Donald Joel Martin, 82, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1941, a son of the late Joe Albert Martin and Edith Edna Martin in Nashville, Tennessee.

Don attended Mid-State College. After his schooling, Don worked as a Medical/Lab Technician. He started his career as the first registered technologist hired by Paulding...

Treva "Bibba" Garrett

Feb 11, 2024

Treva "Bibba" Garrett passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1965, a daughter of the late Faye Garrett and Leon Garrett in Dallas, Georgia. 

Treva was a very unique person. She had a great but dry sense of humor. She was a hard worker. She would help anyone with anything. Treva loved spending time with...

Maria Teresa Brown

Feb 9, 2024

Maria Teresa Brown, age 75, passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by herloving family. She was a cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, and aunt. Born October15,1948 to the late Francisca Malvido de Valle and late Austreberto Valle Valle. Mariagrew up in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico with her four siblings: Irma Valle Medina,Francisca Valle Malvido, Jose Miguel Valle Malvido and Haydee’...

Tanya Cannady

Feb 5, 2024

Tanya Lena "T" Cannady, age 55, passed away on February 5, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1968, to the late Windle Cannady and Janice Donaldson in Atlanta, Georgia. Tanya loved spending time with her family and friends as much as she could. She was baptized last year and found solace in knowing her Lord and Savior. Tanya was...

Carl Ratliff

Feb 2, 2024

Carl Rodney Ratliff of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 81.

Carl was born on Saturday, April 11, 1942, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia to William Carl and Margaret Louise Ratliff.

Carl was a devout Christian, and he loved the Lord. He spent many years as a Minister, and in music ministry. Carl adored his family....

Pamela Fortner

Jan 31, 2024

Pamela Christine Fortner, also known as Vega, passed away on January 31, 2024.  She was born in Marietta, GA, on April 18, 1982. 

Pamela's creative spirit knew no bounds. She loved to paint and express her creativity through many forms. Besides painting, she had real talent as a hair stylist and loved working with her clients to make their dreams come...

Robert Milam

Jan 31, 2024

Robert Charles Milam passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at the age of 94. Robert was born on October 6, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late William Dewitt and Opal Williams Milam. Robert served his country in the Army, during the Korean War, demonstrating his unwavering patriotism and valor. After his service, Robert attended West Georgia College where...

Sandra Cartin Thornberry

Jan 30, 2024

Sandra Cartin Thornberry, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home in Dallas, Georgia at the age of 69.

Sandra was born on Thursday, April 22, 1954, to Jennings and Ruth Cartin.

Sandra was a devout Christian, she loved the Lord, and she had unshakable faith. She loved being a mother to her sons and "Binga"...