OBITUARIES

August 22, 2020

Genell Smith, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 8, 1931 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Seab and Rosia Smith. Genell was a homemaker and was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She was a...

August 22, 2020

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jim Jordan. He was 88 years old. He was born in Buford, Georgia and after high school he served two years in the US Navy. Following his service in the military, he was recruited to play basketball at the University of Alabama. He played there...

August 21, 2020

Doris Clay Rakestraw was born in Hiram, GA on July 20, 1934 to the late Jerome and Thelma Clay. She passed away on August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Rakestraw, her sister Carolyn Brooks, and her sister Jerri Luttrell. She was born the daughter of a sharecropper where she learned the value of...

August 21, 2020

John L. “Kojak” Vaughn, Jr. 79, of Dallas, GA passed away on August 21, 2020, at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Cartersville, GA. Mr. Vaughn worked in construction and was employed by Akin Grading Company for more than 30 years. He is survived by his son John Wesley Vaughn of Dallas and his...

August 20, 2020

Ramona Ann Ledford, age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1959 in Hiawassee, GA, to her loving parents; James and Jeanette Ledford. Mrs. Ledford was a nurse for North Crest Family Medical Center for many years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...

August 18, 2020

Cody Ray Stephens, age 28, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica. Cody was born on June 13, 1992 in Austell, GA. Mr. Stephens worked as a tech for Harbuck Heating and Air in Douglasville, GA and was a member of Browns Chapel Church. Cody was a loving fiancé,...

August 18, 2020

Samantha Lee Violette, age 26, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1994 in Bennington, VT, to her loving parents; David Violette and Tracy Ford. Samantha was the retail manager for Petco. Ms. Violette was a loving daughter, mother, girlfriend, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by her...

August 17, 2020

Jane Miller, age 78, of Temple, GA, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was born on May 25, 1942 in Temple, GA, to her late parents; John and Ada Miller. Jane worked in housekeeping for Paulding County Nursing Home for many years and was a faithful member of Mountain...

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...