OBITUARIES

February 7, 2020

Becky Cole Thomason, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 16, 1955 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; Fred and Frances Cole. Mrs. Thomason worked as Clerk of the Courts for Paulding County Superior Courts for ten years, which she...

February 4, 2020

Anna May VanPelt, age 102, of Dallas, GA, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on December 3, 1917 in New Jersey.

A visitation for Mrs. VanPelt will be held at Clark Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM  and...

February 3, 2020

Pat Thompson, age 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1948 in Austell, GA, to her late parents; T.O. and Margie Daniel. Mrs. Thompson was retired from Lockheed – Martin, where she worked in the Human Resources Department, specializing in Security...

February 1, 2020

Adam Simpson, age 38 of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Adam was born on December 23, 1981 in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents; Ross "Scott" Simpson and Marilyn Duffy. He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Bailey Simpson Jr, and sister; Jennifer Wilson. Adam was a happy, loving person who loved being...

January 28, 2020

Kenneth Lanier Tidwell, age 53, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 28, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1966 in Atlanta, GA, to his parents; William and Laura Tidwell. Kenneth worked as a Concrete Batch Plant Manager for McCarthy Improvement Company for almost ten years. He was a faithful member of South Cobb Church of Christ. Kenneth...

January 27, 2020

Timothy Camp, age 18, of Temple, GA, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Grady Hospital. He was born on February 20, 2001 in Austell, GA, to his loving parents; Brian and Micki Camp. Timothy worked as a machine operator for Penning Technologies, he worked hard and played hard. Timothy enjoyed riding motorcycles, parkor and being outdoors. He...

January 25, 2020

Marion Williams, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 25, 2020 at Heritage Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 15, 1927 in Buena Vista, GA, to her late parents; Norman Redding and Rosalee McClough. Mrs. Williams worked as a homemaker, as well as at the Bus Station Café and later owned Marion...

January 24, 2020

JoAnn Griffin Clark, age 80 of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Calvin Griffin and Mattie Gertrude Pless Griffin; husband, Coleman Clark, Jr.; brother, Johnny W. Bramblett; sisters, Joyce Thackston, Barbara Cochran, daughter; Reta Faye Wright and son; Ronnie Lee Scoggins. Survivors include sons; Ricky...

January 23, 2020

Donnie Steve Newman, age 66, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home in the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Villa Rica, GA. He was a member of First Baptist Church Villa Rica, GA. He worked as a lineman for Georgia Power for more than 41 years....

January 23, 2020

Edward Junior Clayton, age 79 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 23, 2020. He was a former Medical Technologist at the East Clinic in Dallas, GA. Ed loved his family, photography, NASCAR, had racing pictures published in books and over the years had rescued many cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arley and Grace Clayton....

January 22, 2020

Brandon Lee Estep, age 38 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 22, 2020. He was employed as a floor installer with Affordable Flooring. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur Emory Estep, Jr and Becky Stanfield. Survivors include his son, Braiden Estep; daughter, Callie Fricks; brother Jamie (Jennifer) Estep of Hiram, GA; sister, Carmen (Travis)...

January 20, 2020

Janice Louise Stewart, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, GA. She was born on January 13, 1950 in Gardner, MA, to her late parents; Donald and Theresa Nutting. Mrs. Stewart was a faithful member of New Georgia Baptist Church. Janice was a loving mother, sister, grandmother...

January 16, 2020

Will Winn, age 42, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born on July 12, 1977 in Marietta, GA, to his loving parents; Richard Winn and Ronda Davis. Mr. Winn worked as a golf instructor and attended Legacy Baptist Church. Mr. Winn was a loving husband, father, brother and son who will be dearly...

January 14, 2020

Vernon Hall, age 82, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 4, 1937 to his late parents; George and Margie Hall. Vernon was retired from Lockheed – Martin, where he worked as a Tank Serviceman for 31 years and was...

January 13, 2020

Al Boatwright, age 72, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 13, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1947 in Rome, GA to his late parents, Joseph F. and Myrtle Hyde Boatwright. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright was self-employed in Electronics for over 12 years. He...

January 13, 2020

Marjorie York Watts, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 11, 1935 to her late parents; Rev. Lloyd York and Myrtle York. Mrs. Watts worked as the deputy tax commissioner for Paulding County for 31 years and was a faithful member...

January 12, 2020

Honorable Sheriff Bruce Watson Harris, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1947 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Guy and Laura Jane Harris. Bruce was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas. In addition to his parents; he was...

January 11, 2020

Bernie Fischer, 75, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 11, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital from complications of kidney cancer.  He was born on May 12, 1944 in Chicago, IL.

Mr. Fischer worked as a plumber for 40 years through Union #130. He was a lifelong Boy Scout and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hiking,...

January 11, 2020

Joyce Bishop, 85, of Marietta, GA passed away on January 11, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital.  She was born on December 3, 1934 in Glen Springs, SC.  She was a loving and giving person who was very outgoing, and she loved being outdoors. She attended Powder Springs Baptist Church and worked as a nurse for Wellstar Cobb Hospital for...

January 11, 2020

Virginia (Ann) Baker Breedlove, lovingly known as Ginger, 82, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 11, 2020. She was born January 14, 1937 in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and worked as an industrial engineer clerk with Norfolk Southern Railway for 43 years. She would say her best job was being Gramma. ...