OBITUARIES

December 5, 2021

Margaret Irene Chapman passed away December 5, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born August 23, 1940 to the late Grady and Clara Justis in Atlanta, GA. In 1956 she married the love of her life, Gerald Chapman, and together they raised three children, Rick, Brian and Debbie. Margaret loved her family dearly and her grandchildren were...

December 5, 2021

Nancie Leanne Jones passed away on December 5, 2021 at the age of 50. Leanne was born on August 24, 1971 to Carol Hunt and the late Virgil Simpson in Atlanta, Ga. She was an extremely kind-hearted woman, always willing to go the extra mile to help anyone in need. She treated everyone with love and respect and never...

December 5, 2021

William "Clyde" Winn passed away December 5, 2021 at the age of 94. Mr. Winn was born September 6, 1927 to the late Glenn and Berta Winn in Birmingham, Alabama. At the age of 17, Clyde joined the Marines and proudly served his country in WWII. He married the love of his life, Tommye Winn, in 1960, and together,...

December 4, 2021

Barbara Ann Brown passed away December 4, 2021 at the age of 70. Mrs. Brown was born June 13, 1951 in Rome, GA to the late Thomas and Lizzie Easterwood. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother and was always there for her family. She had a good heart, she loved puzzle books and she loved her...

December 3, 2021

Betty Evelyn Cummings Adams, 67, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.  She was born on July 18, 1954, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Raymond and Mary Cummings. Betty was a very special person, who will be remembered as a sweet, caring person, that everyone loved and affectionately called mom, even those she...

December 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kris Ramkissoon, who died at the age of 79 on December 1st in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife Sita, his daughters Linda and Mera, his son Andrew, his daughter-in-law Natasha, his sister Baby, and his grandchildren Chris, Ashann, Shadree, Krishna, Konteh and Kristanie. He is also...

November 30, 2021

Billie Edward Owen, 89, passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1932 to the late Emmett and Evelyn Owen. Billie was a United States Army Veteran who served 21 years as a field medic and earned two Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars. He was an amazing soldier but an even better father and...

November 29, 2021

Nellie Rakestraw Rackley, 92, of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Nov. 29, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1929, and lived in Paulding County all of her life. A member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, she retired from Lockheed Martin after 15 years and spent 15 more as a greeter for Walmart. She loved her time there and...

November 28, 2021

Linda R. Strickland, 84, of Dallas, GA passed away on November 28, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1937 in Dallas, GA to the late Virgil and Kate Rakestraw. She was Valedictorian of the class of '55 at Hiram High School and loved her church, Poplar Springs Baptist. Linda was best known for being a loving wife, mother,...

November 26, 2021

Patricia Ann (Haines) Arnette, 72, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1949, in Winchester, VA. Patricia was a devout Christian who was a member of many churches over the years, the most special being Salem United Methodist Church where she grew up in Slanesville, WV. A very talented seamstress,...

November 26, 2021

Janette Cox Perez, 48, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on October 15, 1973, in Dallas, GA. She was a member of Powder Springs Church of God. Most recently, she was a Victims Advocate at the Paulding County Courthouse. Before obtaining her J.D. Law Degree, she went to paralegal school then on...

November 24, 2021

November 24, 2021

Patricia J. Morgan of Dallas, GA passed away November 24, 2021 at the age of 84. Patricia was born August 2, 1937 to the late S. L. and Ruth Monk of Dallas, GA. In March of 1955, she married the love of her life, Bobby F. Morgan, and together, they raised their son, Keith. Patricia worked for 35 years...

November 23, 2021

Roy Larry Wade, 74 of Dallas, GA, Passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021. Roy served our country with pride in the Army SP5 from 1966-1970, and in Vietnam from 1967-1968. After his time in the military, he began his career with Georgia Gas Equipment in 1970 as a truck driver and later became the Warehouse Manager, until he retired...

November 23, 2021

Steven Anthony Williams, 57, of Hiram, GA passed away on November 23, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1964, in Atlanta, Ga. Steven was a profound man who cared deeply for his family, friends, and his work. He was dependable, caring, thoughtful, and loved everyone. He never met a stranger and those who knew him will always remember...

November 23, 2021

Corrine Joan Lindsay Fleming, 93, of Fair Lawn, NJ, passed from this earthly world and was welcomed into her Heavenly home on November 23, 2021. Corrine was born on October 25, 1928, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Edward J. Lindsay and Cornelia G. Bavelaar Lindsay. Our Corrine was known to be a resourceful problem solver, and the person...

November 22, 2021

Jerry Lee "Killerwatts" Watts passed away November 22, 2021 at the age of 72. Jerry entered this world October 29, 1949 in Dallas, GA, born to the late Perry and Lillie Watts. He worked as a detailer in the automotive industry and also served as a softball coach. He was a decorated DJ "Killerwatts," a loving family man, vibrant...

November 21, 2021

Lamar Eason, 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away on November 21, 2021.  He was born on April 24, 1950, in Austell, GA to the late Taylor and Cora Eason.

Lamar was self-employed for over 30 years in the cable and trucking industries and was known as LV (Low Voltage) to his trucking family, and was also a...

November 18, 2021

SALAS, EDMUND JOHN, age 87, of Hiram, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Wellstar Tranquility at Cobb Hospital in Austell. Edmund, who went by Ed, was a loving husband and a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He proudly served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Visitation for Ed will take place...

November 17, 2021

William Andrew Weatherman was called home to his final resting place on November 16, 2021, at the age of 93. William was born to the late Otis and Edna Weatherman July 7, 1928 in Garden Grove, CA. In 1949 he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Walker, and together, they raised two children, Dennis and Janet. Mr....