OBITUARIES

March 11, 2021

Margaret Bagby, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1925 in Draketown, GA. to her late parents, H.G. and Lillian Hutcheson. Mrs. Bagby worked as a secretary at the Paulding County Health Department for more than 30 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving...

March 9, 2021

William R. Timms, age 74, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Haralson County within the Felton Community to his pate parents, Henry and Armenda Timms. Mr. Timms was known as a family oriented and devoted man to his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

March 8, 2021

Sheri L. Coley, age 51, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 1, 1970 to her parents, Johnny and Shirley Douglas. She was a member of Faith Baptist Temple and a majority member of The International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Mrs. Coley is preceded in death...

March 6, 2021

Harold Dean Oglesby, age 82 of Temple, GA. passed away Saturday March 6, 2021. He was born on August 6, 1936 in Powder Springs, GA. to his late parents; Walker Dean and Martha “Maglean” Oglesby. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Landers Oglesby, son, Michael Dean Oglesby, and his son in-law...

March 4, 2021

Julianne Pirtle, age 72, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 22, 1948 to her late parents, Troy and Betty Roberts. Mrs. Pirtle was an avid Stephen King reader who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

Julianne is survived by her...

March 3, 2021

Robert Newton Johnston, 41, of Hiram, GA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born on December 20, 1979 in Augusta, GA. He was a member of West Ridge Church. He was a bulk delivery driver for Coca Cola for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Fallon Bishop Johnston, and his three children Baylie...

March 3, 2021

Joseph Terrell Butler, Jr., age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Joe was born on February 3, 1938 in Savannah to his late parents, Joseph and Glenne Butler. Joe and his wife Marion Powell married on June 17, 1962. They raised two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and a son, Joseph.

Joe was...

March 3, 2021

Mary E. (Betty) Russell, age 84, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Mrs. Russell was born on December 19, 1936 to her late parents, Ralph and Eula Mae Cowart. Betty loved quilting and genealogy. She was especially known for her involvement in teaching students with learning disabilities. She worked for Dade County Board of Education...

March 2, 2021

James “Jim”  Belt, age 58, of Douglasville, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Mr. Belt was born on July 29, 1962 to his parents; Dennis Belt and Janis Jones. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed sports and played many in his high school years. He is also a great fan of the Atlanta Braves...

March 2, 2021

Charles William “Charlie” Brooks, Jr., age 72, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1948 to his late parents, C.W. Brooks, Sr. and Grace Mitchell Brooks.

Charlie, as he was known to his family and friends, served as a Medic in the...

March 2, 2021

Paul Mauney, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1966 to his late parents; Arthur Jr. and Colee Mauney. Paul was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting model cars.

Mr. Mauney is survived by his sister, Carole Sanders, also very dear friends Mike and Kristi Cobb...

March 1, 2021

Christopher Rakestraw, age 53, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1967 to Larry Rakestraw and Venita Lambert. Christopher enjoyed working on cars as a mechanic, fishing, and listening to music. Chris is survived by his mother; Venita Lambert, father; Larry Rakestraw, brother; Jeff (Stacy) Rakestraw, sister; Jenni Bagby, stepbrother;...

March 1, 2021

Clarence Richard “Ricky” Walraven, age 68, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding. Mr. Walraven was born on November 9, 1952 to his late parents, Clarence and Margie Walraven. Ricky worked for the city of Hiram as a Street Superintendent for more that 40 years. Ricky and his wife Wanda Lynn married on...

February 28, 2021

Mary Alice Jackman, age 95 of London, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19 19.  She was born on January 17, 1926 to her late parents, Forrest and Edith Kemper.

Mary Alice is preceded in death by her first husband; Floyd “Bud” Perry, as well as her second husband; Darrell Jackman, also...

February 28, 2021

Bennie Meadows, age 87 of Hiram, GA. passed away at Tranquility of Kennesaw Mountain on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1933 to his late parents, Floyd and Mary Louise Meadows. He was a founding member of Push Rods Car Club and Paulding Senior Golf Club. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

February 26, 2021

Carla Beth Knight passed away on February 26, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1953 to her late parents, Robert and Reynolds Taylor. Carla was a teacher with the Cobb County School system for over 30 years and was a faithful member of Four Points Church. However, her greatest accomplishment was when she earned the title “Mimi”. She...

February 23, 2021

Norma Dean (Dinker) Clark Flynn passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1937 to her late parents, Thomas “Woodrow” and Annie Lou Clark. She was known as a friend to everyone and seemed to never meet a stranger.  Dinker was an LPN who worked at Paulding Memorial Hospital and the practice of Drs. Worthy...

February 22, 2021

Nancy Reynolds, age 78 of Dallas, GA., passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Reynolds was born on February 7, 1943 to her late parents; James E. O’neal and Cupid Willa Brown. Nancy loved gardening and birdwatching in her spare time. She was a Christian by faith and a home...

February 22, 2021

As the morning dawned on February 22, 2021, Lyvonia Sims gained her heavenly wings as God called her home.

Lyvonia affectionally known as “Boney” was born to the late Newt and Lillian Bargue Hunter on June 12, 1936 in Powder Springs, GA. At an early age she met and married Randall Eugene Sims (deceased), in this union...

February 21, 2021

Steven Stewart, age 60, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Steven was born on July 12, 1960 in Denver, Co. to his late parents, James and Evelyn Stewart. Mr. Stewart worked at Compliance Environment Systems (CES) where he was a Vacall Driver for more than 11 years.

Mr. Stewart is survived by his...