OBITUARIES

February 22, 2022

Gladys W. Rakestraw passed away February 22, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1937 to the late Lloyd and Queenie Waits. Gladys loved being outside in her yard with her flowers or in her garden. She spent many loving hours baking her famous pound cakes and German chocolate cakes. Gladys is and will continue to be very loved...

February 21, 2022

Charles Garrett passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1954 to the late Charles and Lucille Garrett. Charles grew up in Chicago and was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Nelly Baker and Sue Olsen; and brother, Herschel Holland. He is...

February 20, 2022

Linda Sue Johnston passed away February 20, 2022. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Dallas, Georgia to the late John and Ruby Wells. Sue enjoyed quilting, bird watching, crafting, and gardening. She loved hosting and was well known in her family for always cooking the best meals. Sue was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...

February 19, 2022

Sebastian "Ben" Pavich passed away on February 19, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1958 to Ante and Margaret Pavich. He enjoyed playing poker, competition cyclist racing, and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He ran a family restaurant and nightclub in Croatia. He will be best remembered for having a big heart and always being a big influence and...

February 17, 2022

Carol Ann Scoville Burchard passed away on February 17, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1951 to the late Larry and Helen Wyeth Scoville. The great niece of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, who fathered a family of well-known American artists, Carol was a retired artist with a very creative mind. She enjoyed painting, winemaking, and gardening. Carol was very loved...

February 16, 2022

Patsy Ledbetter Green passed away on February 16, 2022. She was born in Atlanta on October 11, 1938, to the late Harvey and Mary Ledbetter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Jimmy Green, and her brother, Charles Ledbetter. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Donna) Green; her son,...

February 16, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Dupree was born in Newnan, Georgia on April 12, 1952, and lived in Dallas, Georgia with his beautiful wife, Lisa, until he went to be with Jesus on February 16, 2022.

Tony was a very godly man who had a deep and intense love for the Lord.

Tony was a very loving, generous,...

February 14, 2022

Frederick "Fred" Eassey passed away February 14, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1942 to the late Ellis and Roberta Eassey. Fred was a United States Air Force Veteran who served from 1959 to 1963. He was also a member of the Georgia Masons for over 50 years at the Mableton Lodge.  After serving, Fred became an electrician...

February 7, 2022

Jane Holland entered her heavenly place of rest on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1945 to her loving parents, Lewell G. and Vera Lee Holland. Jane was a very kind spirited woman who had a heart for everyone. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching movies, crocheting, and cross stitch. Jane was employed in...

February 7, 2022

Harold E. Gilbert passed away February 7, 2022. He was born on April 16, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Nannie Gilbert. Harold was a Charter member of Unity Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was also Pastor for many years. He was God fearing man who truly loved his church and the community that he was...

February 7, 2022

Mr. Allen Newton Wix, age 78 of Jefferson, Georgia went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 7, 2022. Mr. Wix was born in Dallas, Georgia a son of the late Herbert Lareing Wix, and the late Ola Grace Baggett Wix, was a U.S. Army Veteran having served his country 1964-1970, former member of the American Legion Post 56, and...

February 7, 2022

Mrs. Mildred Leona Parish (Granny), age 94 of Dallas, Ga, passed peacefully on February 7th, 2022 at Wellstar Tranquilty. Mrs. Parish was born on June 16, 1927 to her loving parents Julius and Cassie Moore McFall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Parish; her parents Julius and Cassie; her sister, Catherine Lyle; and her brothers, J.C.,...

February 5, 2022

Bonnie Kathleen Rogers, 92, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  She was born on December 26, 1929 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Roy and Mammie Johnson Black. She had been married to the late J. D. Rogers for 45 years when he passed in 1992. Mrs. Rogers retired from Wellstar Cobb where...

February 4, 2022

Steven Sawyer, 69, of Hiram, GA passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1952, in Rome, GA. He had a green thumb and loved gardening, golf and cooking for his family. He was a truck driver for 33 years with Colonial Cartridge. He loved filling his grandkids with sugar and then sending them home...

February 3, 2022

Jo Ann Gunter went to be with the Lord peacefully in her home on February 3, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1938 to the late Rev. Charlie and Annabelle Martin. Jo Ann retired after 20 years of being a bus driver with Paulding County. She was formerly of Mineral Bluff, Georgia but raised her children in Paulding....

February 3, 2022

Hjalmer Ralph Hockenson passed away on February 3, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1927 to the late Hjalmer and Clara Hockenson. Hjalmer is a United States Navy Veteran who served in World War II for almost 2 years. He loved to fix things and will be remembered as a very dedicated and devoted man who will be...

February 2, 2022

Thomas "Earl" Baggett passed away February 2, 2022. He was born on January 10, 1937 to the late Glen and Oda Bell Baggett. Earl will be remembered as a great man who always took care of his family. He will be very missed.

In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his loving wife;...

February 2, 2022

Shirley Reynolds entered her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1938 to the late George Albert and Sarah Jane Candioto. Shirley was a very down to earth person who kept a positive attitude and loved to joke around. She also enjoyed listening to "The King of Rock and Roll" himself,...

January 31, 2022

Brian Freeman passed away January 31, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1970 to Lawrence and Edna Freeman. Brian will be remembered as a kind, loving, hardworking man who always put his family first. He'd give the shirt off his back to anyone and was always willing to help. Brian enjoyed camping and loved sitting out by the...

January 31, 2022

Harold Douglas Carlile entered his heavenly place of rest on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on May 10, 1953 in Marietta, Georgia to the late R.C. and Virgie Carlile. Harold lived a very simple life. He loved to go fishing and he adored his dog. He loved his family so much. He will be truly missed by everyone...