OBITUARIES

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...

October 14, 2021

George Pennebaker passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 74. George was born August 30, 1947 to A.E. and George Ann Pennebaker in Greenville, South Carolina. George had a very outgoing personality, unique sense of humor, and enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. George was also known for his evangelistic ministries, winning the Harry Denman Evangelism Award...

October 13, 2021

Maryanne Belle Franks went home to be with her Lord October 13, 2021. Maryanne was born May 30, 1985 to the late Donald Gibboney and Nora Gibboney in Marietta, GA. She had the biggest heart and was unwaveringly kind. She loved her children deeply and she loved the Lord. She had a sweet, gentle spirit that will linger in...

October 13, 2021

Thelma J. Crabb, age 91, went to her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Thelma was born on April 5th, 1930 to her loving parents, Bernard Johns and Jenny Lee Bone-Johns, in Dallas, Georgia. Mrs. Crabb worked at Hoisery Mill for over 70 years and was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She was a loving...

October 11, 2021

Dorothy Durham Harper passed away peacefully at her home in Hiram Ga on October 11, 2021 at the age of 94. Dorothy was born in Dallas, Ga to the late Gilbert and Bertie Durham on June 5, 1927. In her earlier years, Dorothy loved to cook for her family and friends. Everyone enjoyed her delicious meals and wonderful desserts....

October 10, 2021

Precilia Alphonse passed away October 10, 2021 at the age of 55. Ms. Alphonse was born October 26, 1965 in Haiti. She was a very hard worker and an expert seamstress for over 30 years. She had a loving, caring spirit and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Precilia is...

October 8, 2021

Martha Jane McDonald passed away October 8, 2021 at the age of 71. Mrs. McDonald was born June 9, 1950 in Dallas, GA. She served for 20 years as a lunch room attendant at Paulding County High School. Mrs. McDonald dedicated her life to her family. She was a fabulous cook and it wasn't uncommon for her to make...

October 7, 2021

Frederick "Fred" Donald Powers passed away October 7, 2021 at the age of 85. Fred was born March 4, 1936 to the late Emory and Carrie Powers in Franklin, GA. He loved to fish, enjoyed the Bulldogs and the Falcons, loved church and playing guitar, and he loved to watch his westerns on TV! Fred also enjoyed flying model...

October 6, 2021

Joe Fortenberry passed away October 6, 2021 at the age of 55. Joe was born March 9, 1966 in Dallas, GA to the late Arel and Martha Fortenberry. He worked for over 30 years in the construction industry. Joe had a passion for drag racing, junking, hunting and fishing, and he thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family. Joe...

October 5, 2021

Foster Lee Lyons was born February 15, 1995, and passed away on October 5th, 2021, at the age of 26. Foster was born to Will and Cheryl Lyons in Dallas, Georgia, and he is survived by his father Will and his sister Cassidy. He graduated East Paulding High School in 2013. Foster was a dedicated LSU Tigers fan and...

October 5, 2021

James Thomas Neese passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Woodstock, GA to the late Henry Neese and Gladys Cash. James worked for the Cobb County Water Department for over 18 years as a truck driver. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. James...

October 4, 2021

Michael Sexton passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on January 19, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Clarence and Ruby Sexton Woodward. He worked in the steel industry as a brick mason for 38 years. He enjoyed reading and watching his Georgia Bulldogs. Michael is preceded in death by his...

October 1, 2021

Wallace Keys, 72, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Cartersville, GA to the late Frank T. Keys and Curdie Abernathy Hardin. He served in the United States Army and was also a Mason. Mr. Keys worked for MARTA for more than 30 years. He loved hunting, fishing,...