OBITUARIES

November 8, 2021

Thomas Wayne Manous, age 75, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was retired from CW Matthews and a Veteran of the United States Armed Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Mary Manous and his brother, Marty Manous.

He is survived by his loving wife Daphne Manous...

November 7, 2021

Justin Tyler Wilson, age 22, passed away on November 7, 2021. Justin was known for his big heart, his caring and loving spirit, and for being the life of the party. He had a generous, kind heart and was always willing to help anyone day or night. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

November 6, 2021

Right before midnight, on November 6, 2021, Oscar Neal Black known to his friends as Neal went to be with the LORD. He was born in Loachapoka, Alabama on November 18th, 1928. He resided in the Burnt Hickory Community along with his immediate family. He loved his family starting with his wife of 75 years and his four children, two...

November 5, 2021

Nell Browning of Paulding County, GA passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 78. Nell was born May 18, 1943 in Douglasville, Georgia, to the late Lucius and Dessie Grantham.

Nell was the best Mom, best Granny, best “supporter of family”, and a true lover of all things sports. Nell graciously, simplistically, and authentically...

November 4, 2021

Howard Edwin Moore of Dallas, GA passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the age of 73. Mr. Moore was born June 23, 1948 in Grenada County, Mississippi to the late Frank and Katherine Moore. Mr. Moore was the owner and operator of Moore's Lawn Service for more than 40 years. Howard is preceded in death by his parents,...

November 4, 2021

Donna Jean O'Brien of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the age of 69. Mrs. O'Brien was born November 7, 1951 to Martin Berry and Mary Thomas in Columbus, OH. She married the love of her life, James O'Brien, in 1996 and together with Mr. O'Brien, enjoyed raising her family. Mrs. O'Brien was selfless and always...

November 3, 2021

LaDonna Bailey, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021. LaDonna was born April 28, 1938 to Bessie Louise Deyhle. Mrs. Bailey was a long-time resident of Paulding County and was a beloved member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. She married the love of her life, Conrad Lee Bailey, in 1955, and worked as a Southern Bell...

October 31, 2021

James Hoyt Nelson, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Tranquility Hospice following a brief illness. He was retired from Paulding County Senior Services Transportation Department and a Veteran of the United States Armed Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary Eunice Nelson; sisters, Margie Williams and Frances...

October 31, 2021

Charles Edward Hart, 76, went to his heavenly home on October 31, 2021. He was born August 6, 1945, in Atlanta, GA and lived in Paulding County for over 50 years. He was employed by Lockheed and Yellow Freight until he retired. He was a precious husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and child of God. He always had a...

October 30, 2021

Reverend Bobby Eugene Butler, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Mr. Butler was born on April 26, 1934 in Villa Rica, GA, to his parents, James Soloman Butler and Vera Lucille Butler. Bobby worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation for 35 years and was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed coaching...

October 30, 2021

Brad Harold Hames, 63, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Atlanta, GA to the late Helen Mitchell Hames and Eugene Hames. Mr. Hames will be remembered for his dedication to his work as a residential painter. He is survived by Kathy Lochamy Hames, his wife of 39...

October 28, 2021

LaGroon W. Redmond, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 28, 2021. She entered this world on February 17, 1933 in College Park, Georgia, born to William and Sunbeam Kelley. LaGroon was an avid historian, taking special interest in Paulding County history. She was a member of the Historical Society and was an accomplished...

October 26, 2021

Mrs. Leslie Suzann Wix, faithful believer in our heavenly Father, loving wife, and mother of two, passed away on Tuesday, October 26,2021, at the age of 40.

She was born on June 25, 1981, in Lithia Springs, GA to Chuck and Pam (Johnston) Gentes. She made her career as an orthodontic assistant and a phenomenal stay at...

October 25, 2021

Kenneth "Kenny" Murphy passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 67. He was born March 3, 1954 to the late Clarence and Estelle Murphy in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Murphy owned Butler Automotive Repair in Powder Springs, Ga and was a member of Fortified Hills Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, the Blue...

October 23, 2021

Betty Ola Cole Baxter passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 89. Betty was born on November 7, 1931 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Herbert and Grace Wix. She worked as a cook, for the Paulding County School System, for over 25 years and was a faithful member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Betty was...

October 19, 2021

Eddy Nestle, 71, passed away on October 19, 2021. Eddy was born on July 7, 1950 to the late Melvin and Pauline Nestle. Eddy was a chiropractor who loved his patients and his practice. He also loved law enforcement and was a retired Kennesaw and Braswell Mountain police officer. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles.

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October 18, 2021

Eric Alexander Welch passed away on October 18, 2021 at the age of 49. Eric was born on December 22, 1971, in Dallas, Georgia to Jerry and Daisy Welch. Eric was known for being the family jokester and always keeping everyone laughing. Eric is survived by his parents, Jerry and Daisy Welch; his beloved partner, Victoria Clason; his daughter,...

October 18, 2021

Nicholas Dellolio passed away October 18, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1936 to the late John and Lillian Dellolio in New York, New York. Nicholas was a witty man who loved to crack jokes and cut up. He was always the life of every party. He was an avid sports fan and loved...

October 16, 2021

Nell Amarilys King-Tyson (Cookie King), 80, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Dallas, GA to the late Jack and Opal King. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Clearlake, CA and attended Edgefield Baptist Church, Mars Hill Baptist Church, and...

October 15, 2021

Stephanie "Joy" Sowders, 69, of Temple, GA passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home. She was born on February 12, 1952, in Atlanta, GA to the late John Charles and Whilamena Mae Darnell Harris. She worked in the healthcare industry in home health for several years, and she was a caretaker to many children and elderly...