OBITUARIES

March 3, 2022

Raymond Millwood passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born on November 23, 1952 to the late Jake and Eva Millwood. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends, the pushrods- and he always loved a hand written card and he saved all of them. Raymond was an incredible father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will...

March 1, 2022

Betty Jean Overton passed away March 1, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1942 to the late Howard and Stella Smith. Betty had a green thumb and loved her flower garden. She enjoyed making others laugh with her jokes and had the best sense of humor. Betty adored her family, especially her grandbabies, and she will be very...

February 28, 2022

Jennifer Leigh Tippens passed February 28, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1960 to the late James and Billie Jean Reeves. Jennifer was a member of Hiram First Baptist Church where she was a member of Celebrate Recovery. She was also a member of the Dallas Chapter AA. Jennifer loved helping others and had a heart of gold....

February 28, 2022

Ricky Lance Fortner passed away on February 28, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1956 to the late Earl and Betty Fortner. Ricky was a United States Army Veteran who earned a National Defense Service Medal. He liked to build and make old things new again. Ricky will be remembered fondly for always making others laugh. He adored...

February 27, 2022

Fran Rackley passed away on February 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1958 to J. B. and Grace Benton. Fran sang in her high school choir and was a member of the swim team where she won the bronze medal for the butterfly in the Junior Olympics. She unconditionally loved everyone and would help anyone in need....

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....