OBITUARIES

September 15, 2021

Sandra Jean Wood, 77, of Hiram, GA passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1944, in Walton County, GA to the late Jake and Eva Lee Morgan Millwood. She was a member of Zion View Baptist Church. She loved her job as a secretary for FEMA for more than 30 years. She was an...

September 13, 2021

Audrey Carolyn W. Bing passed away on September 13, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born on March 23, 1950 in Montgomery, AL. Mrs. Bing worked for over 24 years as an Administrative Assistant for Paulding Memorial Gardens. Among other things, Mrs. Bing will be fondly remembered for her love of reading, time spent bird-watching, and especially...

September 12, 2021

Melba Bell Lee passed away surrounded by family on September 12, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Hiram, GA. Melba was a loving wife and homemaker. She, "Mawmaw," greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Melba is preceded in death by her husband,...

September 12, 2021

Ritchie Carter, 53, of Peachtree City, GA passed away on September 12, 2021, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1967, in Marietta, GA. He was a member of Dogwood Church in Tyrone, GA. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Northwest Airlines and Lockheed Martin. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Shelly Carter; daughters...

September 8, 2021

Ruth Ann Thomas October 9, 1968 - September 8, 2021 Ruth Ann was born in Antioch, Illinois where she spent the first 12 years of her life. She and her two siblings, Raquel and Ronnie were loved and raised by her incredible mother, Bobbi, and her extended family of cousins, grandmother and friends. Swimming, playing with cousins and picking...

September 8, 2021

Lula McMillan, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. McMillan was born on July 17, 1940, in Dallas, GA to the late Gordon and Wilma Baxter. She worked as a florist many years and was a member of Riverside Church of God. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, painting, and sewing. She was a loving...

September 7, 2021

Olivia Darlene Jernigan, 53, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1968, in Atlanta, GA. Olivia will be remembered as a good-hearted person who believed in God and loved everyone. She is survived by her mother, Katie Jeffares Norton; her brother, Larry Jernigan; sister, Stacy Luis; sons, Rick Reed, Jason...

September 7, 2021

Jo Ellen Carruth, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mrs. Carruth was born on August 30, 1934 in Dallas, GA. She worked as the Director of New Beginnings Early Childhood Education Center for more than 20 years. Jo Ellen was a member of The Narroway Baptist Church. She will be remembered by all that loved her...

September 6, 2021

Clifford Greene Parson, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on May 9, 1957 in Rogersville, TN. Clifford worked construction with CW Matthews for more than 30 years. He will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as loving his kids and grandchildren and treating his stepfamily as his own. Clifford enjoyed...

September 6, 2021

Millie Hardy Bullard, age 87, passed away on Monday, September6, 2021. Mrs. Bullard was born on February 9, 1934 in Hiram, GA. She worked for the Cobb County School District in the cafeteria for more than 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping at the lake, sewing, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

September 5, 2021

Joe Glenn Kirkpatrick, age 86, passed away on Sunday September 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kirkpatrick was born on August 19, 1935 to his late parents, Adair and Lila Kirkpatrick in Cedartown, GA. Joe worked at General Motors on the assembly line for more than 29 years. He enjoyed gardening and spending time...

September 5, 2021

William Arland Gilham, age 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. William was born on August 14, 1947 to his late parents, Oscar and Sarah Gilham. Mr. Gilham was a Lt. Firefighter and EMT for Fulton County and City of Atlanta for more than 31 years. He will be remembered...

September 5, 2021

Julia Fae Austin, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Mrs. Austin was born on September 19, 1934 in Dallas, GA. She was a member of Narroway Baptist Church, loved to travel, and being with family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Rilla Turner.

September 4, 2021

Valerie Jean Bagwell, age 64, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bagwell was born on September 21, 1956 in Dallas, GA. Valerie worked at Home Depot as an inventory analyst for more than 23 years. She especially enjoyed teaching Sunday school and children’s church and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Valerie was...

September 1, 2021

Joseph James Keeley, born in Conshohocken, PA on March 3, 1947, died suddenly on September 1, 2021.

Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine Keeley (Grillo) his daughters, Jennifer Boninfante (Nicholas), Meredith Duggan (Chad), and Colleen Keeley. He was also the proud grandfather of Santino, Gianna, and Declan. And we can't forget his furry...

September 1, 2021

Sherri Michelle Denman, age 51, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021. Sherri was born on September 2, 1969 to her loving parents, Bill and Jean Jackson. She worked as dispatcher for 18 years and enjoyed music and singing. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Sherri is survived by her husband Donald...

September 1, 2021

Blanche Lilly Fisher, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fisher was born December 1, 1929 in Woodbury, GA. Blanche worked in the healthcare field at a nursing home for more than 10 years. Everyone that loved and knew her will remember her as a hard-working woman. She is preceded in...

August 31, 2021

Evelyn Dolores Stoye, age 94, passed into eternity on August 31, 2021, into the arms of Jesus. She was born on February 9, 1927 in Queens, NY to her late parents, Ernest and Alberta Zito. Evelyn worked as a Xerox Operator at Grumman Aerospace for 20 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

August 31, 2021

Robert Louis Baker, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Mr. Baker was born on June 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Robert served his country in the United States Marine Corp (USMC). He was a proud Devil Dog. He later pursued a career as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He is preceded in death by...

August 30, 2021

Sue Parker, 85, beloved Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called home to be with her lord on August 30, 2021. She entered this world on July 9, 1936 in Eton, GA, born to John and Edith Riggins. Sue worked as a makeup artist for Este Lauder for over 20 years and was a Stewardess for Delta Airline in the...