OBITUARIES

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...

September 10, 2019

Harlow Rakestraw Otwell, age 84, of Austell, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Tranquility at Cobb. She was born on June 22, 1935 in Dallas, GA, to the late Virgil Raymond Rakestraw and Kate Kincaid Rakestraw. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Mrs. Otwell worked for Lockheed prior to working...

September 9, 2019

John “Buddy” Rumph, age 85, of Douglasville, GA, passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Marshallville, GA. “Buddy” was a retired SGT. First Class in the United States Army, where he served his country bravely for 22 years. He later retired as a truck driver for Eckerd’s Pharmacy...

September 9, 2019

Gloria “GG” Bearden, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 9, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Milton and Eleanor Hutcheson. Ms. Bearden worked as a preschool teacher for Kindercare for 10 years. She was a faithful member of Lake City Baptist Tabernacle. Ms. Bearden was an avid Braves...

September 9, 2019

Sandra Mauldin, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1954 in Atlanta, GA, to the late George and Mary Margaret Sheffield. Mrs. Mauldin was a homemaker. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her...

September 8, 2019

Marion Stover, age 79, of Carrolton, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Dallas, GA, to the late Leman and Mary Elizabeth Stover. He was retired from Ford Assembly Line in Hapeville, GA, where he worked for 30 years and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Hiram, GA....

September 5, 2019

Jackie Skinner, age 81, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1938 in Cedartown, GA, to her late parents; William and Troupie Kelley. Mrs. Skinner worked for Lockheed as a computer specialist for 15 years and was a member of Corner Baptist...

September 4, 2019

Annie Belle Wisener, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1928 in Felton, GA, to her late parents; Willie and Victoria Taylor. Mrs. Wisener was a homemaker and attended Zion Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie Eugene Wisener, parents, son, George Barry...

September 3, 2019

Annette Everett, age 80, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Everett worked as a kindergarten para-pro for the Cobb County School System, as well as the info desk at Kennestone Hospital. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove...