OBITUARIES

January 28, 2018

MSGT William “Sam” McDowell, age 74, of Powder Springs, GA; passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1943, in Cedartown, GA, to the late Ullyses Samuel & Connie Mae McDowell, and was preceded in death by his step-son, Robert Pearson; brothers, Robert McDowell and Ellis H. McDowell; brothers-in-law, Gene Thomason and Calvin Phillips;...

January 28, 2018

JoAnn Cole, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Oakland, CA, to the late Jack Wilson and Willie Maude Buchanan, and was preceded in death by her children, Robby Venable and Bryan Cole.  Mrs. Cole worked as a nurse for Paulding Wellstar Nursing Home for over...

January 27, 2018

Sherry Haynes, age 56 of Douglasville, GA ( Paulding County) passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Riverside Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Shirley Dodd Phillips, and daughter, Shelly Ann.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Haynes of...

January 27, 2018

Allene Harris Magill, Ed.D., a tireless advocate for student engagement, professional educators and public education, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. She was the executive director of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and former superintendent of three Georgia school districts.

Allene is survived by her husband, Charles Magill, sons Steve (Kim) Magill...

January 27, 2018

Ms. Sherry Lynn Worch, age 58, of Dallas, GA passed away suddenly at her residence on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was employed as a Retail Manager for Marshall’s for more than 25 years. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Giles Walker and son-in-law, Devin Harris. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Harris of Dallas, GA; mother,...

January 23, 2018

It is with great sorrow that the Kofa family announces the passing of our father, Abraham Borneworh Kofa Sr., born to the parents of David Wleh Kofa and Mary Seyonnah Tweh; in King Williams Town (Sinoe County) Liberia, October 22, 1942. His father was a fisherman and handy man. He built canoes and fished on the Atlantic Ocean. His...

January 23, 2018

Bruce Edward East, age 62, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born on November 5, 1955, in Bristol, PA to the late Charles Edwin & Patricia Joanne East. Mr. East worked as a production manager for Geographics Atlanta, a graduate of Bishop Egan High School in Levittown, PA in 1973 and was a...

January 22, 2018

F. Morris Christian, age 76 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit. Morris was Owner of Carter Concrete, a faithful, lifelong member of New Canaan Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 52 years, during this time he also held offices including; Sunday School Superintendent, Training Union Director, Finance...

January 21, 2018

Wayne Gaddis, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born on September 7, 1941, in Corbin, KY, to the late C.A & Lilly Mae Gaddis, and was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Carol Gaddis and daughter, Shirley Gaddis. Mr. Gaddis retired from United States Air Force after 25 years of...

January 20, 2018

Issac Tate, age 60, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on January 20, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1957, in Kinder, LA, to the late Matthew & Margaret Tate, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Tate and Mark Tate. Mr. Tate was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves and worked for C.C.O.G....

January 19, 2018

Wyline Lee Black, age 71, of Villa Rica, GA., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born on November 15, 1946 in Villa Rica, GA., to the late Erbin and Clara Lee. She worked as a prep cook for Ryan’s for 14 years and was also a member of New Georgia Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

January 19, 2018

Betsy Jane Shipp, age 80, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Lexington, KY., to the late Hugh and Linnie Bonta. Mrs. Shipp worked as a sales clerk for sears for more than 20 years and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded...

January 18, 2018

Ollie Mae Lewis, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Dallas, GA, to the late Sam Clifton & Nancy Dodd Fennell, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Buck” Lewis, several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Survivors...

January 16, 2018

Reita “MA” Parks, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1951, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Donald Chester & Catherine Allene Jones, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Danny Jones and John Jones. Survivors include husband of 48 years, Wayne Parks of Dallas, GA; son, Jason...

January 16, 2018

Edward Steele Moseley JR age 88, passed away on January 16, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Edward Steele Moseley Sr. and Catherine Ragsdale Moseley, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Faye Moseley and son, Jeffrey Alan Moseley. He was a veteran of the Navy and served in the...

January 14, 2018

Jackie Reece, age 78, of Douglasville, GA. (Paulding County) passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Robert Vanburen Ledford and Mrs. Jennie Louise Ledford. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Lamar Reece, SR, and her son, Robert...

January 13, 2018

J.C. (John Calup) Smith, age 68, of Hiram GA passed away at WellStar Paulding Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Roland and Era Tumlin Smith and brother, Ralph Smith.

J.C. was a loving, loyal and devoted husband, father, granddaddy, and father-in-law. He is survived by his loving and...

January 12, 2018

Anthony “Tobar” Boze, age 63, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence.  He was employed as a Truck Driver with Madison Industries and preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Margaret Boze.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law; Jerry and Karen Boze of Dallas, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita “Shorte”...

January 11, 2018

Miss Lyla Grace Garofano,  infant daughter of Philip and Lexi Hunter Garofano was stillborn at 4:56 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.  We find peace in knowing she's in heaven and we will see her again one day.

Suvivors include her parents; Philip and Lexi Garofano of Dallas, GA, sister and brothers, Marci,...

January 11, 2018

Fay M. Tibbitts, age 83, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born on August 27, 1934 in Dallas, GA. to the late Melvis “Joe” and Eva Benson McMichen. Mrs. Tibbitts worked as a Book Keeper and a secretary for J-5 Construction and was a faithful member of Narrow Way Baptist Church and Mt....