OBITUARIES

July 14, 2021

Mary Sue Leatherwood Stamps, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Mrs. Stamps was born on September 1, 1931 to her late parents, William E. Leatherwood Sr. and Nona Saffer Berry. Mary was a loving mother of 3 who also enjoyed reading, being involved in her church library at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, and loving Jesus. She...

July 13, 2021

Ned Oscar Tibbitts “Papa Ned”, age 89 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 peacefully at Cartersville Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1932 to his late parents, Rev. Joseph Hollis and Marie Crew Tibbitts. Mr. Tibbitts was a member of Narroway Baptist Church and worked at Globe Union Battery for more than 30...

July 9, 2021

Jessica Elizabeth Howell, age 30, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. Mrs. Howell was born on April 16, 1991 to her parents, Shane Howell and Christi Williams. Jessie was known by her family and friends as very bubbly, free spirited, wanted everyone to have a good time, but most of all she loved her son, Easton.

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July 6, 2021

HIRAM—Kenneth Mell Strickland, 88, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Hiram, GA, where he served as a deacon and longtime member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, he retired from Lockheed-Martin after close to 30 years.  Additionally, he served in the United States Army...

July 5, 2021

George “Delmar” Cook, age 89 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 peacefully at his residence. He was born on February 8, 1932 in Banning, Ga to his parents, Melvin and Vassie Mae Cook. Mr. Cook served in the Korean War during his time with the Air Force. He is known by his family as being...

July 3, 2021

Ella “Viola” Maxwell Slade, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Tranquility of Kennesaw of Mountain. She was born on June 10, 1938 to her late parents, James Harley Maxwell and Emma Maxwell. Mrs. Slade worked at Sears Company for more than 20 years until the Atlanta location closed, she then worked for...

July 1, 2021

Sarah Emily Smith, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Dallas, GA. on July 1, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1934 to her late parents, Hollis and Marie Tibbitts. Mrs. Smith was a member of Narroway Baptist Church where she was devoted to God, her community, and family. Emily worked at Citizens Bank as a...

June 30, 2021

Michael Spradling, age 73, passed away on June 30, 2021 at Select Medical in Midtown, Atlanta. Mr. Spradling was born on September 23, 1947 to his late parents, Tom Lesley and Mary Anne Spradling. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Dallas, GA and worked as an office manager for more than 30 years at Bethesda...

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...