OBITUARIES

December 17, 2022

Jessica Leigh Earwood left us on December 17th, 2022. She was born on February 5th, 1989. Jessie was a mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Aunt, and caring friend to all who knew her. She was the second youngest of 5 siblings who enjoyed sports, playing instruments, art in all forms and reading books. The thing she loved most was being...

December 14, 2022

Charles Eckman of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Dec 14, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

December 11, 2022

John Bennett "Ben" Johnston passed away on December 11, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1958 to the late Frankie and Linda Sue Johnston. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Frankie and Linda Sue Johnston; and his uncle, Sammy (Maxi) Johnston. He is survived by his brother, Randal (Janice) Johnston; his aunt, Barbara (Lonnie) Plunkett; his...

December 10, 2022

Rufus John "Johnny" White Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born on October 14, 1948, son of the late Rufus and Imogene Parker White in Gadsden, Alabama. He worked in maintenance at Walmart for 17 years. Johnny loved animals and nature. He spent time fishing and feeding squirrels and cats. He was a people person and...

December 10, 2022

Kimberly Ellis Loy, 42, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Kim was born on February 18, 1980, in Atlanta GA. The daughter of Mark and Lisa Anthony Ellis. Kim enjoyed helping people by working as an in-home nurse. She liked going to church when she could, and shopping was her hobby. Kim had a passion for...

December 9, 2022

Betty June Fondren, 93 passed away on December 9, 2022. She was born on December 1, 1929, to the late Edgar and Hazel Billing Peek. Betty is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, John Fondren; their children, Michael (Linda) Poss, John (Melissa) Fondren, Franz Fondren, Becky (Fred) Cochran, and Margaret Bowen; her...

December 5, 2022

Betty Rich passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1927, daughter of the late Claude and Vennie Barton Abercrombie in Atlanta,GA. Betty enjoyed reading and cooking. She loved to go fishing with her husband, Gary, and spending time together. Betty had a wonderful family and loved them deeply. She will be missed. In...

December 4, 2022

Anthony Tucker Ware passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1969 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Jack Harold and Lemmar Mae Ware. Anthony was a Georgia Bulldogs fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was smart, funny, and truly loved his children. Anthony will be very missed. In addition to his...

December 1, 2022

Jerrold Lee Helton passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born on April 19, 1971 to the late James "Otis" and Mary Lou Helton in Mobile, Alabama. Jerrold was a devoted member of Hiram First United Methodist Church alongside his wife, Amy, where he faithfully served his Lord and Savior. He worked at Lockheed Martin for over 22...

November 29, 2022

Betty Ann Carter passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born on June 24, 1956 to the late Andrew Mullinix and Francis Massingill. Betty absolutely loved her family. She had a heart of gold and would do anything to help her family or others. She was a devoted wife to her late husband. She adored her grandchildren and...

November 28, 2022

Our loving son, Joshua L. Pendley, tragically left us on November 28th, 2022. Joshua loved his boys more than anything, he loved coaching their baseball teams, playing sports with them, being involved with all the children on the teams, teaching them how to ride dirt bikes, and how to work on cars. His life purpose was to take care...

November 26, 2022

Jackie Turner Sr., lovingly known as "Big Jack", passed away on November 26, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1947 to the late William Turner and Emma Watts. Jackie was a United States Army Veteran and he worked at Lockheed as an engineer. Jackie was known to be an honest, giving man who really enjoyed helping others. He...

November 23, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Barklie, lovingly known as Dub, passed away on November 23, 2022. She was born on June 24, 1939, to the late John and Gertrude Gilleaudeau in Brooklyn, New York. She and Richard raised their five children in Staten Island and then Jane moved to Georgia after her husband's death. While in Georgia she served as a volunteer...

November 21, 2022

Margaret Robbins passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1948, the daughter of the late James William and Dorothy Laverta Hayes Holcomb in Grant, AL. Margaret enjoyed reading and traveling and loved working with the Christian Center, Celebrate Recovery. Margaret was God's gift of a loving mother and wife. Margaret is survived by...

November 21, 2022

Doris Elizabeth Headrick Farmer, 80, passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1942, to the late John and Dolly Headrick in rural Cherokee, Alabama. She was a devoted member of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served her Lord and Savior. Ms. Doris loved her church and being able to spread His word....

November 18, 2022

Elaine Alice Stonemark passed away on November 18, 2022, peacefully at Tranquility Hospice.

She was 78 years of age, born on December 28, 1943, at her rural home in Gardner Illinois. Elaine attended Gardner South Wilmington High School and graduated in 1962. She was an active member of the United Lutheran Church in Gardner, Illinois. In her...

November 16, 2022

Wendell Cooper passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1934, son of the late Thomas Leonard Cooper and Laverne McClung Cooper in Hiram, Georgia. He worked for the Railroad for over 25 years. Wendell loved Jesus, his family, farming, and animals. In addition to his parents, Wendell is preceded in death by his son...

November 15, 2022

Janice Marie Atcheson passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born on March 19, 1943, daughter of the late Leon and Evelyn Delong Parris in Atlanta, GA. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them all very much. She was very selfless and always put others needs above her own. She loved spending time with...

November 15, 2022

Judy Lynn Maxwell passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born on July 7, 1958, the Daughter of the late William and Frances Blair in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked for Paulding County Sheriff's Office for almost 30 years. " Nana" Judy was a constant in many lives. She loved to give and to help so many, especially...

November 14, 2022

Sara Elizabeth Painter, 84, of Villa Rica, GA, was born on December 10th, 1937, and passed on November 14th, 2022. She had 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sara is survived by her three sons, Larry Painter of North Carolina, Wesley (Teri) Painter of Dallas, GA, and Kenny Painter of Hiram, Ga. Sara is preceded in death by her husband,...