OBITUARIES

May 31, 2021

Deborah McAlpine was born on November 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Walter Lawrence Willis II and Virginia Norton Willis. Deborah was heavily involved with both the American and Georgia Boxer Club throughout her life. She loved her family and spending time with them at the New Jersey Shore. Mrs. McAlpine is preceded in death by her loving husband,...

May 29, 2021

Robert D. Russell Sr., 84, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, May 29,2021 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on July3, 1936 in Miami, FL to the late Benjamin Henry Russell and Annie Lucille Dunn Russell. Mr. Russell was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Hiram. He served in the US Army Reserves as a...

May 28, 2021

Joseph Robert Hanlin, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1949, to his late parents, Joseph Adair and Bobby Sue Hanlin. Joseph was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and deep-sea diving. He enjoyed his Dallas Cowboys and Ga Tech football teams. Mr. Hanlin was notably known for his three tours in...

May 27, 2021

Laurence Layton Wilburn, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding. Mr. Wilburn was born on July 26, 1928 in South Carolina. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dallas, GA and worked at Williams and Wilburn Paving and retired from Douglas County after 40 total years of work. Laurence was known for...

May 27, 2021

Allen W. Hester, age 28, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1993 in Lithia Springs, GA. Mr. Hester was a Christian by faith. He was known as a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Allen enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and spending time with his niece,...

May 26, 2021

Matthew Brett Taylor, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1982 to his parents, Ronnie and Linda Taylor. Matthew worked in the construction and landscaping business for more than 20 years and was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Taylor.

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May 26, 2021

Everett Wigley, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1946 in Marietta, GA. Mr. Wigley worked at Cole Electric as a salesman for 50 years and was a Christian by faith. He was known as a family man who loved and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr....

May 26, 2021

Ricky Noel Vinson, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1954 to his late parents, Jack N. and Clara Belle Vinson. Mr. Vinson was a master mechanic for more than 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry work, and Harleys; most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and...

May 23, 2021

Lori Anderson, age 58, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1962. She was a home maker and Baptist by faith. Mrs. Anderson is preceded in death by her stepfather, Herman Rawlins; brothers, Barry Allen Garner and Edward Scott Garner.

Lori is survived by her mother, Linda Rawlins; daughter, Megan Anderson...

May 22, 2021

Obie Lester Ward Jr., age 79 of Acworth, GA., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1941 to his late parents Obie Lester Sr. and Nell Ward. Obie was Methodist by faith and was a systems analyst for more than thirty years.

Obie is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Ward; daughters,...

May 21, 2021

Jacob Vincent Cardone, age 25, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born on October 19, 1995. He is a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, GA., a U.S. Marine Veteran, and has worked as a welder for the past 2 years. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Hyatt.

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May 21, 2021

Thelma Louise Harris, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born on August 30, 1945 to her late parents, Jim and Bertha Prather in Acworth, GA. Thelma was known to always be having a good time. Her hobbies included traveling, especially to the casinos and gambling, telling jokes, acting silly and laughing. Thelma also enjoyed...

May 20, 2021

Jesse H. Williams was born on January 1, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph M. Williams and Annie Mae Williams. Jesse was the fifth of seven children. Mr. Williams attended Lincoln Elementary School in Dixmoor, Illinois and McKinley School in Harvey, Illinois. Jesse attended St. Suzanne Catholic Church and later Ascension Catholic Church. After graduating from Thornton Township High...

May 18, 2021

Barbara Worsham Yother, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born on February 5, 1951 to her late parents, Joseph Archibal and Mattie Lee Worsham. Barbara was known as a people person who loved family gatherings, arts and crafts, making flower arrangements, gardening, cooking for others, and especially her Alabama football. Mrs. Worsham is preceded...

May 17, 2021

Clara Mae Baggett, age 84, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 17, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 4, 1937 to her late parents, Aubrey and Fae Clark Baggett. Ms. Baggett was known as an independent and giving woman who was dedicated to her church. In her spare time, she loved traveling,...

May 15, 2021

Joyce (Purcell) Shelton, 84, of Austell, GA passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. She was born on August 1, 1936 in Atlanta. Mrs. Shelton was a homemaker who loved feeding the birds. She is survived by her sons Grady Shelton of Austell; Wayne (Becky) Shelton of Villa Rica; daughter-in-law, Cathy Shelton of Euharlee;...

May 13, 2021

Patsy Lord Carroll, age 79 of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Paulding Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1941 in Buford, Ga. Mrs. Carroll worked at Sears in the finance department for over 40 years. She loved cooking, playing bingo, & was an active member of her legion. Patsy is preceded in death...

May 11, 2021

David Stephens, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home. David was born June 4, 1945 to his late parents, Arthur W. Stephens Sr. and Cledia Mae Cutcher. Mr. Stephens loved his family and was known to have a strong work ethic. He raised four wonderful children and one loving pup named Ivy. Church was...

May 9, 2021

Karin Sikorski, age 75 of Temple, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She was born on December 19, 1945 in Augsburg, Germany. Mrs. Sikorski worked at Lockheed Martin in the printing department for 20 years. Karin is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Spath; her brother, Heinrich Strass; brother in-law, Dan Sharp; daughter...

May 6, 2021

Delmos Lee Burks was born on October 2, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to Johnie and Reva Burks. He graduated Emerson High School in the class of 1967. At the age of 18, Delmos began working at what is now called, Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill. He worked there for 48 years, before retiring in 2016. Right at the start of...