OBITUARIES

June 30, 2021

William Packman, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 peacefully at his residence in Austell, GA. Mr. Packman was born on July 22, 1930 to his late parents, Aaron and Sarah Packman. William enjoyed traveling with his family, playing pool and poker. He was known by his family as an amazing father, hard worker, and was there...

June 29, 2021

Michael Handley Marsh, age 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1945, to his late parents, Adelbert and Johnnie Marsh. Mr. Marsh was a member of First Baptist Church in Bremen, GA. Michael was an avid gardener, enjoyed traveling, and to BBQ; he was a member of the...

June 27, 2021

William M. Miller III, age 44, passed away on June 27, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1976. William was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist church in Hiram, GA where he was regularly active. His family describes him as a true American Patriot with no limit to his sense of freedom. He loved his country, his family,...

June 22, 2021

Regina Thrasher, age 56 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Ms. Thrasher was born on May 22, 1965 to her parents, Harold and Patricia Gilbert. Regina was a loving mother with a kind soul. She was known to have a great sense of humor, loved softball, listening to old country music, and her work...

June 22, 2021

Mamie Kuykendall, age 85 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Wellstar Nursing Center in Dallas, GA. Mrs. Kuykendall was born on June 2, 1936 to her late parents, John Sr. and Bertha Adams. Mamie worked as a Special Education Bus Driver with Cobb Co. for more than 13 years. She was a member of...

June 20, 2021

Phyllis Eckelkamp, age 79, lived a life that joyfully modeled value and worth people and animals everywhere.  While the last few years found her memory fading, her dignified presence shone brightly to her peaceful release.

On Sunday, June 20th this mother of six, drew her last breath as she was lovingly honored by the excellent care givers...

June 18, 2021

Allison Carroll Frank, age 55 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on November 30, 1965 to her late parents, Randolph and Joan Echols. Allison was known to have a great sense of humor and was a fantastic mother, always putting her children first. She enjoyed adventures and was always ready to...

June 14, 2021

Gail Marie Dowd, age 73 of Dallas, GA, passed away on June 14, 2021. She was born on January 12, 1948 to her late parents, James and Hazel Wardlaw. Mrs. Dowd worked at the Cobb Sheriff’s office for nearly 20 years, loved reading, and cherished spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

June 14, 2021

Ronald Maxwell, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born Dallas, GA on December 7, 1940 to his late parents Raymond and Emma Bell Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was a brick mason for 40 years. His hobbies included working in his garden, watching westerns, spending time at Paulding Meadows, but most of...

June 13, 2021

Kenneth Spikes, age 33, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding. He was born on February 2, 1988 in Austell, GA. Kenneth loved playing his guitar; his music of choice was heavy metal. He will be remembered as a very loving father to Jayce and a sweet and kind person who was a...

June 12, 2021

Gerald Cochran, 77, of Aragon, GA passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home with his daughter by his side. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Dallas, GA to the late Talmadge Ira Cochran and Sara Louise Monk Cochran. Known affectionately as "Buzzard" to his friends, he was a logger, commercial pipeline foreman, and truck...

June 10, 2021

Gus Parce McFarland, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1924 to his late parents, Mitchell and Alice McFarland. Mr. McFarland was retired from three branches of service: Army, Air Force, and Air National Guard. He served as a Deacon of Union Grove Baptist Church. In addition...

June 8, 2021

Isaiah “Zeya” Hananiah Joseph, age 25 of Douglasville, GA passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2021. Zeya was born on November 10, 1995, in Daytona Beach, FL to his parents, Gerni and Myrlande Joseph.

Zeya’s smile and laughter was one of his gifts to us.  He was the oldest of his siblings and was known to keep...

June 8, 2021

Leroy Campbell, age 97 of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Campbell was born in Norfolk, VA on May 30, 1924. He worked as a postal carrier for the USPS for more than 30 years then became a supervisor. He moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1940 and was a lifelong Brooklynite...

June 7, 2021

Harold Reeves, age 77, of Dallas, GA went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1943, in Experiment, GA to his late parents, Jerry B. and Dorothy Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a member of the Church of Christ in Hiram, GA and a Flight Line Mechanic for Lockheed Martin for...

June 4, 2021

Kimberly Merritt, age 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Mrs. Merritt was born on March 16, 1966 to her parents Daniel and Brenda Odum. She was known by her family as the best daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend who cared deeply for her church. Kimberly will be remembered as a kind, giving, loyal...

June 3, 2021

Raymond "Randy" Wesley Wade, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mr. Wade was born on August 15, 1953 to his late parents, Charles and Nellie Wade. He worked as a plumbing contractor for more than 40 years as the owner of his own business. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Wade.

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June 3, 2021

Paul Terry Lane, age 81, of Dallas, GA. passed away on June 3, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1939 to his late parents, James Lane and Betty Roberts. Paul was known as a great daddy and friend that was willing to help anyone that needed it. His hobbies were woodworking, camping, traveling to...

June 2, 2021

Precious Angel, Kiara Jayde Seabolt, beloved daughter of Drake Sr. and Ki Jana Seabolt, of Dallas, GA. went to be with the lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Drake “DJ” Richard Seabolt, Jr. and Zachariah Tristan Seabolt; grandparents; Melanie Blackwell, John “David” Seabolt, Amanda Seabolt, Lisa Dickert, and...

June 1, 2021

Charles “Eddie” Osmer, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born on April 9, 1956 to his late parents, Jack and Mildred Carter. Mr. Osmer was an Army Veteran and known as a talented artist who enjoyed fishing and fast cars. He worked extremely hard for his family. Charles is preceded in death by his...