OBITUARIES

February 8, 2019

Miss Phoebe Marie Leggett  infant daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Leggett, and baby sister of Luke Leggett, of Hiram, GA, passed away on February 8, 2019. Daddy please don`t look so sad, Mommy please don`t cry. I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies. Please do not try to question God, don`t think...

February 6, 2019

Joyce Massey, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1946, in Austell, GA, to the late Tom & Florence Farmer, and was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Joan Farmer, and brother-in-law, Howard Head. Ms. Massey was an artist and a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include...

February 6, 2019

Shirley McKinney, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Fargo, GA, to the late Lucius & Frances Griffith, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. “Buzz” McKinney, one brother, and four sisters. Mrs. McKinney worked at McKinney’s Prescription Shop for many years alongside...

February 1, 2019

Mary E. Morris, age 91, of Dallas, GA., passed away on February 1, 2019 peacefully at Wellstar Paulding nursing and rehab unit. She was born on May 28, 1927 in Sandtown, AL., to the late Ben and Lillie Elsberry. Mrs. Morris loved her church and was a faithful member of Yorkville Baptist Church in Rockmart, GA. She greatly enjoyed...

January 30, 2019

Annette McMahan, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 30, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1937, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late Joe & Bertha Eidson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Ray McMahan, brothers, Howard, Maynard, and Harold Eidson. Mrs. McMahan retired after 20 years of service from Shaw Industries, a...

January 26, 2019

William J. Bass, age 88 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on January 26, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara J Bass, parents; Phillip Q. and Sarah E. Bass; brothers; Allen and Robert Bass, grandson; Phillip Aaron Bass, great grandchildren; Tristen Bass and Ashton Bass. He was an Army veteran, printer at...

January 26, 2019

Alma Jean Clay, age 85 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 26, 2019 at Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; Arthur Wade and Alma Irene Clay; brothers, Harold Clay and Herbert Clay; sisters, Louise Clay Ragsdale, Alline Clay Peploe, Lillian Clay Echols, and Joyce Clay Parkman. She was the youngest...

January 25, 2019

Shelva Jean Ballard, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 25, 2019 at Paulding Wellstar Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; Dixie Byron Jones and Florence A. Lambert; sons, Mitchell and Joey Ruff and sister, Brenda Davis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her partner, Thomas E. Renfroe...

January 17, 2019

Mike Burnley, age 66, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Atlanta, GA., to his parents; Doyce and Eloise Kelley Burnley. Mr. Burnley was self - employed and worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. Mike was a devoted and caring husband, father, brother and grandfather....

January 15, 2019

Hazel Cook Swann, age 94, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.She was born on March 5, 1924, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bob & Jewell Cook, and was preceded in death by husband, Moody Swann. Mrs. Swann was a member of Church of Christ in Cartersville, GA. Survivors include sons, Robert Swann of Dothan,...

January 12, 2019

Frank Scott, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 12, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1942, in Draper, NC, to the late Melvin Scott and Maggie Robinson., and was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Scott; sister, Sharon Scott, and brother-in-law, Ron Jacobson. Mr. Scott was retired after over 20 years of service with...

January 12, 2019

Andy Burghoffer, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 12, 2019. He was born on January 22, 1962, in Clifton, NJ, to the late Wendelin & Mary Burghoffer. He worked as an operator and trainer of Dendreon Pharmacy, was a United States Army Veteran, and was of Catholic Faith. Survivors include wife of 37 years, Gerri Burghoffer...

January 10, 2019

Jerry Saunderson, Sr. age 84, of Acworth, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY. to the late Robert and Beulah Saunderson. Mr. Saunderson worked as Machinist for Lockheed Martin for over 20 years and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.  He loved watching football,...

January 10, 2019

Jeff Hay, age 54, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Friday, January 10, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1964 in Austell, GA. Mr. Hay worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for over ten years. In his free time, he loved to fish and spend quality time with his friends. Jeff is preceded in death by...

January 10, 2019

Raymond Brown, age 70, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1948 in Cedartown, GA. to the late Chester and Pauline Brown. Mr. Brown enjoyed to spend his free time watching T.V., especially wrestling. He also greatly enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his...

January 7, 2019

Robert Wayne Wallace, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1956 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Raymond  and Ruby Wallace. Mr. Wallace was recently retired from Atlanta Grotnes Machine Company where he worked as a machinist for 42 years.

Robert was a loving husband and best friend...

January 7, 2019

Verna Marie Jones, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.  She was born on May 17, 1938, in Chester, Arkansas, to the late John & Florence Cochran, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jones.  She was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Ricky)...

January 6, 2019

Dot Brown, age 86, of Dallas, GA., passed away on January 6, 2019 peacefully at her home. She was born on June 16, 1932 in Kennesaw, GA., to the late Ralph and Clara Turner Cook. Mrs. Brown was retired from Bell South, where she worked as a Forecast Assistant for 38 years. She is preceded in death by her...

January 5, 2019

Helen Roberta Mercurio, age 94, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 peacefully at the Pearl of Dallas.  She was born on August 16, 1924 in Stottsville, NY. to the late Arthur and Emma Flower. Mrs. Mercurio is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, John Anthony Mercurio, parents, daughters; Terry McMullen, Kathy...

January 3, 2019

Janis Lynn Acevedo, age 70, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY.  to the late John and Mary Porter. Mrs. Acevedo worked and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 7 years and was a homemaker. She was known as the rock of...