OBITUARIES

January 8, 2021

Geraldine Benedetti, 95, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. In accordance with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A service will be planned at a later time.

Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is honored to care for the family during this difficult time.

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January 8, 2021

Catherine Bonnell Ellis, 89, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. In accordance with Ms. Ellis' wishes her body was cremated, and services will be planned at a later date. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is honored to care for the family during this difficult time. Condolences may...

January 8, 2021

Frank T. Marini, 69, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on March 4, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Margaret and Tony Marini. He was a graduate of South Hills High School and Penn State. As an electrical and nuclear engineer, he worked on a variety of...

January 7, 2021

Sheila Yvonne Embrey, age 57, of Hiram, Ga.  passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Sheila was born on March 25, 1963 to parents; Gail Waldrop Dowdy and the late John Robert Waldrop. Sheila was a She She to her grandbabies and great nephew and a Baptist by faith. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, mother...

January 6, 2021

Lesley Anne Coppola, age 34, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1987 to her parents; Michael and Joy Spradling. Lesley Coppola was a Christian by faith and attended Life Gate Church. Lesley was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who...

January 6, 2021

John Henry Cochran, age 77, passed away Jan 6, 2021 at his residence in Dallas, Ga. He was born on April 18, 1943 to his parents, Mary Frances Cochran, and the late Harbin Cochran. Mr. Cochran was the Past Master of the Dallas Masonic Lodge 182 and William G. England Lodge 747. He spent a career in the construction...

January 5, 2021

Owen Lee Rainey, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Rockmart Post-Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 31, 1934 in Dallas, GA to his late parents; Lemon Willis and Lily Mae Rainey. Mr. Rainey for Cobb County Board of Education in preventative maintenance for 18 years. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal...

January 3, 2021

Harry Bramlett, age 76, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1944 in Brunswick, GA to his late parents; Wade and Clara Bramlett. Mr. Bramlett served over 27 years as a firefighter with the Cobb County Fire Dept and was a member of the Church of God. He also served...

December 31, 2020

Alberta M. Atcheson, age 79, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Friday, December 31, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1941 in Crowley, Louisiana to her late parents Henry and Florence Magnon. Alberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to...

December 31, 2020

Randall Earl Lackey, age 52, of Hiram, GA passed away at his home on December 31, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1968 in Dallas, GA. to Grady Lackey and the late Helen Davis. Randy worked for Delta Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic for 29 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who will be...

December 28, 2020

Johnny Calvin “J.C.” Butler, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on December 28, 2020 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.

Mr. Butler was born in Greenwood County, South Carolina to the late Robert Sr. and Maude H. Butler on August 16, 1935. He worked as a pressman and lead operator for Mead Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia until his...

December 28, 2020

Howard Downs Jr, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb. He was born on September 27, 1932 in Atlanta, GA. to his late parents; Howard Sr. and Telula Downs. Mr. Downs worked for Bennett Trucking as a shop foreman for over 20 years before his retirement and was a member of...

December 28, 2020

Rachal Dawn Pecoraro, age 39, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1981 Anchorage, Alaska. Mrs. Pecoraro was a retail district manager over 15 years. Rachal has been a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be...

December 27, 2020

Ronnie Sweatt, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding. He was born on December 20, 1949 in Floyd County, GA to his late parents; Willie Matthew and Imogene Sweatt. Mr Sweatt retired from Austell Boxboard as a machine operator for more than 30 years and was a member of Poplar Springs...

December 26, 2020

Keith Sprankle, age 44, of Rockmart, GA., passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1976 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Sprankle worked in the construction industry and was Baptist by faith. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is...

December 26, 2020

George Law (Junior) Atcheson, Jr., 86, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.  He was born on October 25, 1934, in Dallas, GA.

He is survived by his children Barry (Sandra) Atcheson of Dallas, Sheila (Leonard) Chambers of Dallas, and Lori (Bruce) Blan; one brother, Jim Atcheson; and one sister,...

December 25, 2020

Marie Wallace Vollrath, 81, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born on May 7, 1939 in Newnan, GA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and loyal servant to the Lord. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Carl R. Vollrath; children, Kristi (Mike) Cobb...

December 23, 2020

Betty Nell Vaughan, age 79 of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Betty was a life-long resident of Paulding County, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church who will be remembered for the beautiful smile she always wore. She was preceded in death...

December 22, 2020

Mary Ann Wigley, age 91, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1929 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Marcus B. and Floy T. Gober. Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed by...

December 20, 2020

James “Wayne” Brooks, age 81, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 5, 1939 to his late parents, James Lester and Jewell Violet Brooks. Mr. Brooks wore many hats throughout his life, he was a member of the United States Navy, Manager over materials with...