OBITUARIES

January 2, 2018

Ruth Olivia Hockenson, age 86, passed away on January 2, 2018. She was born on May 10, 1931, in Maywood, IL, to the late Edward Christopher and Olivia Boldt, and was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, grandson, Jeremy Lindsey and son-in-law, Ronald Overcash. Mrs. Hockenson was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors include husband...

January 1, 2018

Grace B. Matthews, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born on December 20, 1937, in Dallas, GA, to the late O.N. & Ethel Black, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Claude Black and William Black. Ms. Matthews worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 27...

January 1, 2018

William Russell Fielder, SR, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on January 1, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1930, in Cochran, GA, to the late George Conway & Annie Lee Fielder, and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Jeanette Fielder, son, Russell Fielder, two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Fielder was...

December 28, 2017

Weyman Walter Holland, age 89, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on July 20, 1928, in Dallas, GA, to the late William Walter & Ada Finch Holland. Mr. Holland was a United States Navy Veteran where he served in the Korean War, was a 1951 graduate of University of GA, retired...

December 28, 2017

Effie Sims Hammond, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born on April 19, 1925, in Rome, GA, to the late Hiram & Artie Johnston, and was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Sims; sons, Buddy Sims and James Sims; and daughter, Betsy Sims Morgan. Mrs. Hammond was a member of...

December 26, 2017

Mary Ann Tupper, age 63, of Corpus Christy, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on June 4, 1954, in Meridian, MS, to the late William Hugh Rowell and Mae Jewel Brock. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Fred Arthur Tupper; son, Randall Ball of Acworth, GA; daughter, Elizabeth & Matthew Fugatt of Dallas,...

December 24, 2017

Lucille Elsie England, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born in Douglas County, GA., on May 29, 1930 to the late Hubert and Elsie Hunter.

Survivors include her husband, Howard England of Douglasville, GA., her son, Edward (Nancy) Wellham of Powder Springs, GA., her daughters; Dorothy (Charles) Keener of Douglasville,...

December 22, 2017

Carolyn McDonald, age 72, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1945 in Cartersville, GA., to the late Frank and Mary Crew. Carolyn was a retired medical clerk from Bethesda Medical Practice and a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Jewel Miller....

December 22, 2017

Geneva Emory, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1930 to the late Howard and Stella Smith. She retired from Lockheed as a blueprint technician after 15 years and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Emory, her parents, her brothers;...

December 20, 2017

Betty June Cowart. Age 85, of Austell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born on June 06, 1932 in Lagrange, GA. to the late Dewey and Elizabeth Pollard French and was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Ms. Cowart worked as an accounting clerk for twelve years and was a member of...

December 19, 2017

Jonelle Dupree, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late Dennis & Julia Hardy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd B. Dupree; daughter, Gwen Dupree Hooker; sisters, Joan Hardy Ratteree, Margaret Hardy Durham, and Joyce Walton Thompkins; brothers, Romaine...

December 19, 2017

John Edward Perkerson, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1944, in Dothan, AL, to the late John Edward & Vivian Perkerson, JR. Mr. Perkerson retired from The City of Atlanta where he worked as a mechanic. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sandra Perkerson of Dallas,...

December 18, 2017

Patricia Ann Smith, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1946, in Fort Plain, NY, to the late John & Helen Dingman. Mrs. Smith owned The Cameo Beauty Salon for over 45 years and was of Methodist Faith. Survivors includes her husband of 50 years, William Smith of Dallas, GA; sons,...

December 17, 2017

JoAnne Graham, 72, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 17, 2017. She entered this world on March 4, 1945, in Fulton County, GA, born to the late, Harry William Hudson and Mary Evelyn Deal. She was proceeded in death by her daughter and son in law, Jody and Dennis Hoadley,...

December 16, 2017

Michael Switalski, age 60, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born on March 29, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to the late Henry and Jane Latawski Switalski. Mr. Switalski was a veteran of the United States Air Force, employed by Blaw Knox Incorporated for thirty years and was a member of Saint Clair Catholic Church in Acworth,...

December 14, 2017

Charles T. Abbott, age 74, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1943 in Cordele, GA., to the late Troy and Lela Abbott. Mr. Abbott worked in the sales industry at West Bend Inc. and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Lela...

December 13, 2017

Bill Gurley, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Silas Gurley. Mr. Gurley retired from McKenney’s Inc after 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include his wife of 49...

December 13, 2017

James (PIPA) Tidwell, age 84, of Buchanan, GA, passed way on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born on May 6, 1933, in Dallas, GA, to the late Tommie Leon & Willie Mae Glass Tidwell, and was preceded in death by his son, James Wayne Tidwell. Mr. Tidwell pastored many churches in the area over the years, was a...

December 12, 2017

Doug Bass, age 23, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on December 12, 2017. He was born on June 14, 1994, in Austell, GA. Doug worked as a welder for Crane Masters for several years.  He enjoyed trout fishing the Tallulah River, off roading, eating spicy food, working with his hands, and guns and knives.  Doug had the...

December 11, 2017

Charles Wayne Turner went to be with the Lord at Tranquility Hospice Center in Austell, Georgia on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was deeply loved and well respected by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Wayne was born June 23, 1933 in Caddo, Oklahoma; son of Homer and Gladys Turner. He grew up in a farming...