OBITUARIES

October 10, 2019

Carolyn Jones, age 79, of Rockmart, GA, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was born on January 24, 1940 in Dallas, GA, to the late Asberry Parson and Jewell Palmer. Mrs. Jones worked as a cook for Route 61 BBQ for over 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved...

October 10, 2019

Johnny Byrom, age 66, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA. He was born on March 7, 1953 in Austell, GA.

Survivors include his daughter, Samaria (Joey) Hulsey of Villa Rica, GA, brothers; Dewey (Christine) Byrom of Yorkville, GA, Ricky Byrom, sister, Susie (Bobby) Young of...

October 9, 2019

Shirley Jo Cochran, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1939 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Rev. Roscoe William Davis and Inez Bagwell Davis. Mrs. Cochran worked as a para pro for Paulding County Board of Education for...

October 9, 2019

Pat Butler, age 83, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Butler was born on May 11, 1936 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents, Rev. Price Edward Turner and Reba Sue Turner. Pat worked for Lockheed Martin as a secretary for 35 years and was...

October 8, 2019

Eddie Everett Kindle, Sr. age 73, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA. He was born on October 5, 1946 in Eufaula, AL, to the late Charles Kindle and Mozelle Burch. Mr. Kindle was in the United States Army and bravely served his country in The Vietnam War. He...

October 8, 2019

Frances Nellene “Moomee” Martin, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martin was born on September 8, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of Christ Freedom Church. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother...

October 6, 2019

Dorothy Mae Ross, age 70, of Rockmart, GA, formally of Middletown, CT, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on November 25, 1948 in Middletown, CT, to the late Clyde and Marie Johnson. Ms. Ross was a retired insurance adjuster for Aetna Insurance. Dorothy was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, and...

October 3, 2019

Edward Matthew Corley, age 47 of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He worked in Sales for approximately 25 years. Survivors include his parents; Edward and Brenda Corley of Dallas, GA; sisters, Alison and Brandon Gurley of Dallas, GA, Alisha and Jeff Daniell of Dallas, GA, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,...

October 3, 2019

David Gaston Tatum, age 74 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was self- employed as a Meat Cutter for approximately 55 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Andrew James and Ida Marie Tatum. Survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl Tatum of Powder Springs, GA; son, David James and Jana Tatum...

October 2, 2019

Sadie Jane Locklear, age 75 of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was a Bus Driver for Paulding County School System for 41 years prior to her retirement and a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters; Rebecca Ann (Carey) Canup of Dallas, GA, Patricia Lynn Locklear of Dallas, GA; sisters, Glenda...

October 2, 2019

Cecil Dean Butler, age 82 passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was a painting contractor for approximately 40 years and a Major League Baseball Player with the Braves from 1959-1964. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul Henry and Nora Gulledge Butler and sister, Thelma Foster. Survivors include his son; David (Lisa)...

September 30, 2019

Mrs. Leola Turner Parker, age 76, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.

Mrs. Parker was born December 21, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ethel Carnes Turner and Hobert Carl Turner. Leola worked as an assistant librarian for many years but her favorite job was being a Mother and Homemaker. She...

September 30, 2019

Tina Leigh Rutledge, age 48 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was a 1989 graduate of Paulding County High School, following graduation she worked in the banking industry briefly, then joined the Paulding County Judicial Court System, later becoming Deputy Clerk. Her health forced her to take a leave of absence that...

September 27, 2019

Casey Ryan Ball, age 29, of Dallas, GA, passed unexpectedly Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born on June 8, 1990 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Casey Ball graduated from East Paulding High School and worked as a Crew Supervisor for Randal Lowe Plumbing. He was a loving fiancé, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed...

September 26, 2019

Ricky Merideth, age 48, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1970 in Marietta, GA, to his parents; Jerry Wayne Meredith and Sheila Delane Girardin.  Ricky worked as a tractor operator. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his...

September 24, 2019

Rhonda Suzanne Bearden, age 54, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1965 in Atlanta, GA, to Eric and Gloria Smith. Mrs. Bearden worked as a homemaker and was a member of Open Bible Tabernacle in Austell, GA. Rhonda enjoyed cooking, her music, going to...

September 23, 2019

Steve Wyatt Hanson, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Don and Evelyn Hanson. Steve worked as a truck driver and was Baptist by faith. In his free time, Steve loved to fish, hunt and spend time with...

September 22, 2019

Margaret May Neumann, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Neumann was born on October 23, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph and Muriel Kitchin. Margaret worked for Sears and Roebuck for almost 20 years. Mrs. Neumann is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband,...

September 16, 2019

Rick Bowhall, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born on September 24, 1950 in Alliance, OH to his late parents, Richard Leroy Bowhall Sr. and Victoria “Vicki” Bowhall. Mr. Bowhall suffered a massive heart attack in 1994 from which his heart never fully recovered, yet God gave him an amazing 25...

September 15, 2019

Harold Loyd Keown, Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on September 15, 2019 of natural causes. He was born and raised in Dallas, Georgia on May 8, 1956 to Harold Loyd "Jack" Keown and Amelia Pearline Frey Keown. Harold served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1993. He spent much of his tour of...