OBITUARIES

August 16, 2020

Zach Shaw, age 27, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on June 30, 1993 in Lithia Springs, GA, to his loving parents; Darryl and Bonnie Shaw. Zach worked as a sub contractor and was a tower dog for Sky Telecom, which he greatly enjoyed. Mr. Shaw was a loving son, brother,...

August 16, 2020

Johnny Wadsworth, age 73, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1946 to his late parents; Roy and Anne Wadsworth. Johnny was the previous owner of Hamby Commercial Waste. Mr. Wadsworth was a member of Leland Masonic Lodge #686 and he had taught welding...

August 15, 2020

Gordon Lee Meek, age 88, of Lineville, Alabama, passed away on August 15, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1932 in Dallas, GA, to his parents, John Ennis and Inez Carter Meek.

Mr. Meek attended Dallas High School and served in the United States Navy. After discharge, he and his wife lived and worked in Chicago...

August 13, 2020

Irma H. Worthan, age 82, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 29, 1938 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents, Odis and Myrtle Hicks. Mrs. Worthan was retired from Paulding County School Systems, where she had worked as a Bus Monitor for...

August 12, 2020

Ashley Renee Kennedy, age 33, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1986 in Douglasville, GA, to her  parents; Raymond and Diane Kennedy. Ashley worked in office administration for Lamberg Inc. and was a member of Greater Hope Baptist Church. Ms. Kennedy was a loving...

August 10, 2020

Willie Herman Rawlins, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1931 to his late parents, Roy Rawlins and Eva Mae Smith. Mr. Rawlins served in the United States Navy, where he bravely fought for his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. He retired from...

August 10, 2020

Charles Marion Jones, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully at Paulding Nursing Home on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on December 10, 1937 in Smyrna, GA, to his late parents, James Jones Sr. and Annie Mae Jones. Charles worked as an assembler for Rayloc for over 10 years and was a member of Welcome Hill...

August 8, 2020

Patricia Ann Phillips Carter, 81, of Marietta, GA passed away on August 8, 2020, at Greenwood Place, Marietta, GA.  She was born on April 13, 1939 in Hayesville, NC to the late Daniel Lafayette Phillips and Ora Mae Ashe Phillips.

Pat Carter was a Christian and worked as a bookkeeper. She loved to craft and was able...

August 5, 2020

Garry Dale Warren, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Powder Springs Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1947 in Wayne, MI, to his late parents; George and Velma Warren. Garry served in the United States Air Force for 21 years. Mr. Warren was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather,...

August 5, 2020

Victor Earl Sims, age 74, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1946 in Trussville, AL, to his late parents; William and Estelle Sims. Victor was retired from UPS, where he had worked as a delivery driver for 37 years. Mr. Sims served in the United...

August 3, 2020

Roy Johnston, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born on October 20, 1941 in Austell, GA, to his late parents; James and Myrtle Johnston. Roy was retired from JCPenny where he had worked as a forklift operator for many years and was a faithful member of Beaulahland Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston...

August 2, 2020

Jeremiah McCarthy Sullivan Jr., age 90, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. He was born on April 29, 1930 in New Orleans, LA, to his late parents; Jeremiah Sullivan Sr. and Louise Sullivan. Jeremiah was a Master Sergeant for The National Guard Air Force and was a faithful member of...

August 1, 2020

Bridgette Alexis Apodaca, age 27, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1992 in Charleston, S.C. to her parents; Steven Bryant and Melissa Lamb. Mrs. Apodaca was a loving wife, mother, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

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August 1, 2020

Delores Ellis, 76, of Dallas, GA passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  She was born on March 21, 1944 in Parsons, TN to the late Elmer Enlo and Hazel Louise Laster Vise. Mrs. Ellis was a caring and loving homemaker raising her 3 daughters. She was Christian by faith and was a member of...

August 1, 2020

Kenneth J. Souza, 55, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Fall River, MA, entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1965 in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Elvira “Eva” Souza. He worked for more then 12 years as an editor with The Anchor-Diocese of Fall River and was Catholic by...

July 31, 2020

Alvin Tucker, 87, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born on December 3, 1932 in Cordele, GA to the late Jewel and Eula Tucker. Mr. Tucker worked as a warehouse manager for Mead Packaging for over 35 years and was a faithful member of Beulahland Baptist church in Rockmart, GA. Alvin was...

July 31, 2020

Betty Pace, 85, of Dallas, GA entered into rest on Friday, July 31, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1935 in Dallas, GA to the late Charlie Herman and Bertia Lee Wood. Mrs. Pace worked as a special needs bus monitor with the Paulding County School System for more than 10 years and was a member of the...

July 28, 2020

John Aker Hunnings, age 80, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Atlanta, GA, to his late parents; Elmo and Marguerite Hunnings. John served in the United States Navy and later worked as an electrician for Local Union IBEW 613. Mr. Hunnings was a...

July 27, 2020

Homer Benson Rackley, born May 29, 1929 in Dallas, Ga. Died July 27, 2020, age 91.

Preceded in death by father, Warner Samuel Rackley, mother, Nannie June Freeman Rackley, Sisters Vellie Benson, Pauline Henson, Sarah Dokey, brothers James Rackley, Marvin Rackley, Hollis Rackley, Willard Rackley.

Survived by sister, Clay Lee Rakestraw, three children, Connie Hayes...

July 27, 2020

Kathleen P. Wynne, age 78, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1942 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents, Edwin and Gladys Payne. Mrs. Wynne was a beautiful Christian woman who faithfully prayed for her family, friends and Country. She was...