OBITUARIES

March 11, 2020

Vernon Wendell Cooper, age 56, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was born on July 28, 1963 in Dallas, GA, to his loving parents; Wendell and Maxine Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked as a retail manager for over 35 years and was Christian by faith. Vernon was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather...

March 9, 2020

Carol Marie Oby, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Minot, North Dakota to her late parents; George Gesell and Effie Minerva. Mrs. Oby worked in sales and was Christian by faith. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed...

March 1, 2020

Angel Lynn Sisson, age 46, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1973 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Tommy Sisson and Cynthia Allen. Mrs. Sisson was a faithful member of New Seasons Church. Angel was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be...

March 1, 2020

Jody Maloy, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents; Leonard and Ruth Sawicki. Mrs. Maloy worked as a Clerical for Acosta Sales and was Catholic by faith. In her free time, Jody...

March 1, 2020

Nell Tant Tibbitts, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Talladega, AL. to her late parents; William and Essie Tant. Mrs. Tibbitts worked as a hairdresser for 40 years which she greatly enjoyed She was a faithful...

February 29, 2020

Lennah Paulsen, age 13, of Dallas, GA, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 29, 2020 after a 10 month long courageous battle against brain cancer. She was born on December 1, 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Lennah was a 7th grade student at Moses Middle School. Miss Paulsen was a cherished and loving daughter, sister,...

February 28, 2020

Evelyn Ragsdale Shipp passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2020, at Manor Care nursing center in East Cobb, after a short illness. Evelyn was born on January 3rd, 1917, a tiny 1 ½ pound baby. She was the last surviving child of DeWitt and Emma Viola Ragsdale. She enjoyed growing up with 10 siblings and half siblings; her many...

February 23, 2020

Aaron Westley Black, age 35 of Lithonia, GA passed way on February 23, 2020 at Emory Healthcare. Survivors include his mother, Cynthia Jackson of Dallas, GA; step-dad, Danny Jackson; sisters, Rebecca Patterson, Sarah Patterson and Nicole (Mike) Aldridge; nieces, Juliet and Ramona Hernandez. Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers...

February 22, 2020

Debbie Corley Phillips, 61, of Dallas, GA passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 28, 1958 in Cartersville, GA. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker who will be remembered as the one who always took care of everybody. She was the most loyal friend a person could want. She was preceded in death...

February 21, 2020

Ludie Marie Mayfield Hall, 82, of Acworth, GA gained her heavenly robe and crown on February 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on October 7, 1937, in Dallas, GA. She was an active member of Whitworth Baptist Church. She was known for her singing for the Lord, good deeds, and never...

February 20, 2020

Ralph Lynch of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Feb 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

February 20, 2020

February 19, 2020

Tim Gilbert, 47, of Hiram, GA passed away on February 19, 2020.  He was born on November 29, 1972 in Austell, GA. He was of the Baptist faith and was truck driver with Onsite Woodworking, Inc. for more than 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Crystal Gilbert; his son, Gage Dobek of...

February 19, 2020

February 14, 2020

Sammie Lee Posey, age 72, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born on September 24, 1947 in Cullman, AL, to his late parents; Odes and Agnes Posey. Sammie was retired from The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Mr. Posey attended Wesley Bible College and was an ordained Preacher. He was a faithful member of...

February 13, 2020

Adell “Dell” M. Jones, of Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2020.

Born in Rome, GA on March 27th, 1947, to Marvin Jones and Lawanna Brown Jones, Adell graduated from Dallas High School in 1965 and later received her undergraduate degree from Tift College in Music and English.  She was a teacher at Paulding High School...

February 11, 2020

Adriana Trobia, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1939 in Italy to her late parents. Mrs. Trobia was a faithful member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Adriana was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed by...

February 9, 2020

Randy Steele, age 67, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1952 in Austell, GA, to his late parents; Leroy and Geneva Steele. Randy worked as a truck driver for over 40 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Steele was a loving father, brother, uncle and...

February 8, 2020

Christina Pavich, age 21, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born in Douglasville, GA on March 3, 1998 to her loving parents; Sebastian Pavich and Frosina Pavic. Christina was known for her beautiful, contagious smile and being extremely caring, loving and thoughtful. Most of all, Christina loved spending time with her family, who...

February 8, 2020

Elizabeth Jean Wallace, 71, of Dallas, GA gained her beautiful wings gracefully and peacefully on February 8, 2020 at her home.  She is now joined hand in hand with her true love, Timothy Wallace. Mrs. Wallace was born on August 21, 1948 in Marietta, GA. Mrs. Wallace, a homemaker, was an outstanding, caring, loving mother, friend, and grandmother.