OBITUARIES

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...

January 31, 2022

Donald "Don" Drummond Jr entered his heavenly place of rest on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama to his loving parents, Donald Drummond Sr and Carolyn Jones. He was married to the love of his life, Belinda, for 20 years. Don was a strong man with an unshakeable faith. Don was...

January 29, 2022

RJ Graves passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81. RJ was born on May 5, 1940. RJ, who everyone refered to as "Old Man", was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He retired after over 30 years as an auto assembler for GM. When he wasn't working, he loved spending time with his family,...

January 29, 2022

Tamatha “Tammie” Jo Brooks, age 54, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1967, to her late parents, Bobby and Jo Ann Sheffield. Tammie enjoyed being outdoors and in the sunshine. One of her favorite things was being on the water. She loved riding on a boat at the lake and spending time at...

January 28, 2022

Vince Wesley Merritt, age 58, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1963, to his loving parents Calvin Wesley Merritt and Mary Porterfield in Atlanta, GA. Vince enjoyed watching Nascar racing, working on cars, playing with his beloved dogs and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. His favorite pastime however was spending time with his family...

January 28, 2022

Brenda Elliott passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1943 to the late Carl and Martha Holcombe. Brenda was known as the backbone of the family. She was an incredible mother who always put her family first. She loved everyone and was someone who could never sit still. Brenda was a devoted christian who...

January 26, 2022

Michael James Winkles of Dallas, GA went home to the Lord January 26, 2022 after several years of battling Lymphedema.

Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah Robinson Winkles, one daughter, Michelle and husband Jim Atwood of Apison, TN, son, Jamie and wife Stephanie Winkles of Dallas, GA, son Jesse Winkles of Acworth, GA,...

January 25, 2022

Ronald Dean Teefy entered his heavenly place of rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1934 to the late Al and Mable Teefy in Iowa City, Iowa. Ronald was a Navy veteran who served our country in the Korean and Vietnam war. He was a generous man who loved people and could make anyone...