OBITUARIES

April 16, 2022

Susan Diane Maddox Patterson passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ernest W. Patterson Sr. Her sons; Corey (Jennifer) Patterson and Ernest W. Patterson Jr. Her brother, Barry (Helen) Maddox. Her sisters in-law; Nancy Patterson, Brenda (Wayne) Cruse and Carolyn Laudermilk. Her grandchildren; Nikki (Troy) Harris, Joshua Dantzler, Cole...

April 15, 2022

Steven "Steve" Douglas Maner, 72, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1950 to the late Robert and Ruby Maner. Steve enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, harmonica, and working on motorcycles. He loved bluegrass and even restored old violins. Steve was an United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and was awarded...

April 14, 2022

Louise Black passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 14, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1928 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Homer and Elo (Turner) Cochran. Louise was a faithful member of Dallas First Baptist Church and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was known as the rock of the...

April 14, 2022

Harold Eugene Maddox Sr., aged 80, of Adairsville, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born May 27, 1941, Mr. Maddox grew up in the O.C. Community of Alpharetta. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Louise Maddox, sons Harold E. Maddox II "Chip", Michael Wayne Maddox (Tracey), Anthony Scott Willix, Charles Mark Palm (James), sister, Joyce...

April 13, 2022

Glenn "Wade" Heal Sr passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1942 to the late Pete and Wyoleen Heal. Wade loved to hunt and fish in his younger years. He recently joined a bowling league where he greatly enjoyed his time. Wade was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren. Wade was...

April 10, 2022

Doris Lucille Hickenbottom, of Dallas, GA passed away on April 10, 2022. She was born on July 8th, 1933, in Arcadia, NE to Orville Gartside and Nora Gartside. She loved her family with all her might. Doris loved the outdoors, gardening and reading books. She also loved a good meal and her coffee. She is survived by her children;...

April 9, 2022

Bobbie Jean Harp, 88, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on April 9, 2022.  She was born on April 20, 1933, in Villa Rica, GA, to her late parents, Clarence and Mary Ellen Turner. Bobbie was a faithful member of her beloved, Faith United Methodist Church.  Bobbie Jean loved her family and spending time with them. One of her...

April 8, 2022

Misty Loraine Croker passed away on April 8, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1978 to David Moslander and Donna Long. Loraine enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors, and watching dolphins. She adored her family and loved spending time together. Loraine will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her partner, Stacy McTyre; her father, David Moslander;...

April 5, 2022

Ninfa Maria “Nanny” Sweat Vanhoven passed away April 5, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1934 to the late Policarpo and Maria Gonzalez. Ninfa was a devoted Catholic and lived her life to serve her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ninfa was the rock of her family. She was extremely supportive and was always looking for a way...

April 2, 2022

Robert "Bob" Youmans passed away April 2, 2022. He was born on November 24, 1965 to Charles Youmans Sr and Carolyn Youmans. Bob was a remarkable, hardworking, dedicated man who always put his family first. He was extremely loyal and he went above and beyond for everyone. He had a great sense of humor, he could fix anything, and...

April 2, 2022

Charles "Keith" Whitlow, 63, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1958 to Jerry and Katherine Whitlow. Keith loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a strong man who was a wonderful daddy. Keith will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry...

April 2, 2022

Lois Idell Atcheson Tibbitts passed away April 2, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1926 to the late Oscar and Mattie Atcheson. Idell was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church. In the 1960's her and her husband, Jack, started their own business, Tibbitts Printing Company, where they worked together for almost 30 years. Idell also was in...

March 28, 2022

Jimmy Dean Cochran of Dallas, Ga passed away March 28, 2022. He was born on March 2,1948 to the late Lloyd and Ruth Cochran. In his early days, he loved sports and watching races. He adored his three grandchildren and loved all of his family. Jimmy will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is...

March 27, 2022

Mary "Sue" Tibbitts passed away March 27, 2022. She was born on September 7, 1934 to the late Charles and Mamie Pope. Sue was an extremely talented homemaker excelling in sewing, cooking, canning, and gardening. She had quite the green thumb. She loved growing flowers, houseplants, and many fruits and vegetables. She adored her family and devoted her life to...

March 27, 2022

Mary Louise Taylor passed away on March 27, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1946 to the late Ernest and Beatrice Irelan. Mary was a fabulous mother who was kind, smart, and funny. She married her sweetheart, John, in 1967 and shared 55 years together. Mary adored her family and loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was...

March 25, 2022

Carmelo Vecchio, of Dallas, GA passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1930, in Sicily, Italy to the late Joseph Vecchio and Santa Neri. He is survived by his children; Joseph Vecchio of Acworth, Salvatore (Dawn) Vecchio of Acworth, Anthony Carmelo Vecchio of Dallas. His grandchildren; Vincent Vecchio, Brooke Vecchio, Christopher Vecchio, Paul Vecchio....

March 23, 2022

Johnny Thomas Maxwell, age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 23 at Powder Springs Center for Nursing and Healing. A native of Paulding County, Johnny was born October 31, 1940 in Dallas, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harley and Emma Cole Maxwell. In 2008, he lost his loving wife of 47 years, Frances Nails Maxwell....

March 21, 2022

Juanita Turner Wilbanks of GA passed away on March 21st, 2022. She was born on November 13th, 1935, in Acworth GA to the late parents, Homer Turner and Ethel Turner. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Juanita loved the Lord and was the most caring person. She enjoyed bringing smiles to the...

March 20, 2022

Ruby "Jeanette" Thurmond, of Dallas, GA passed away on March 20, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1946, in GA to Henry Wilson Frey and Edia Lois Cantrell. She was a devout Christian. She loved the lord. She greatly enjoyed painting, solving puzzles, and loved word games. She loved her children and her family very much. Jeanette will...

March 19, 2022

Lori Elizabeth Cook Wood went to bed on Friday, March 18, 2022 and did not wake up the following morning. She was 64. Lori was born and raised in Griffin, Georgia, and spent most of her life in Hiram, Georgia. She worked for 25 years as a claims adjuster, and she had an entire book's worth of stories of...