OBITUARIES

August 7, 2017

Gwendolyn Denise Aldrich, age 57, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1960, in Newark, NJ, and was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Ann Green, and brother, George Green. Mrs. Aldrich worked at Nebo Elementary School as a teacher and previously taught in New Jersey, and...

August 7, 2017

Reed Wiley, age 46, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1971, in Tifton, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wiley.

Survivors include his daughter, Kalyn Wiley of Woodstock, GA; mother, Diane Wiley of Dallas, GA; sister, Debbie & Michael Shotwell of Dallas, GA;...

August 7, 2017

Eddie Tant, age 85, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born on October 9, 1931, in Talladega, AL, to the late William Paul & Essie Mae Tant, and was preceded in death by his wife, Zora Frances Tant; son, Travis Tant and sister, Lois Harper. Mr. Tant was a United States Army Veteran...

August 2, 2017

Dora Dean Allgood, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born on August 31, 1928, in Helen, GA, to the late John & Minnie P. Wheeler, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Benson, first husband, Raymon Harrell, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Allgood was a member of United...

July 29, 2017

Wylene  Cason, age, 81, passed away on July 29, 2017.  She was born on April 17, 1936, in Dallas, Ga., to the late Wyley Benard Smith and Mary Adeline Smith, and was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gerald Cason, and daughter in law, Terri C. Cason. Mrs. Cason worked as a lunch room attendant and a reading...

July 27, 2017

James Hubbard Jr., age 81, of Douglasville GA., passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. James was born in Pendergrass, GA. on September 25, 1935 to the late Otis and Elizabeth Hubbard. He grew up in Shelby NC. He joined the Air Force and retired after twenty years of service. While in active duty James served in the Vietnam...

July 26, 2017

Eva Jewell Hilderbrand, age 94, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was born on November 23, 1922, in Dallas, GA, to the late Claude & Hassie Mitchell, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Denby Hilderbrand; son, Jerry Edwin Hilderbrand, and grandson, Barry Dewayne Warren. Mrs. Hilderbrand retired from Aiken’s Grading and...

July 22, 2017

Charles Edward Parson, age 77 of Austell, GA passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Piedmont-Atlanta Hospital.  He was retired from Lucent Technologies as a PBX Technician where he was employed for 37 years.  Mr. Parson was preceded in death by his parents Newty and Clara Norton Parson and sister, Judy Houston.

Survivors include his wife...

July 21, 2017

Lisa Gogal, age 57, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Davie, Florida, died Friday morning, July 21, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia, after a brave battle with cancer. Lisa was born on November 2, 1959 in Miami, Florida. She was the daughter of Robert and Corliss (Koch) Greene, who have preceded her in death. She was a 1977 graduate of Cooper...

July 19, 2017

Jonathan Edward Winters, age 54, of Dallas GA., passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born on January 24, 1963 in Peekskill, NY, and was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Louise Winters and brother, Anthony Winters. Mr. Winters worked as a warehouse manager for Ideal Industries in Lithia Springs, GA and Reno NV, for 25...

July 16, 2017

David Irwin, age 69, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Milton Calhoun & Sara Frances Irwin. Mr. Irwin worked over 19 years for Profit Master Display and a member for over 20 years at West Ridge Church. He was a United States...

July 14, 2017

Sonya Rogers, age 46, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. She was born on October 22, 1970, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by her mother, Sonya Gail Jordan.  Mrs. Rogers worked at Walmart for over 11 years.

Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Keith Rogers of Hiram, GA; sons,...

July 13, 2017

Mildred Moon Adair, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017.  She was born on June 6, 1927, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Robert & Lorine Moon, and was preceded in death by sons, Charles House and Marvin Parson.  Ms. Adair retired from Lockheed Martin where she worked as a stenographer for over 30...

July 12, 2017

Gloria Frances “Hun” Boswell, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1936, in Monroe, GA, to the late Joseph Freemen & Margaret Elizabeth Wallace, SR, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Boswell; sons, Lee Roy Boswell, JR, and Michael Boswell; daughter, Carole Haynes; sisters,...

July 11, 2017

James Curtis Presnell, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  He was born on February 2, 1959, in Douglasville, GA.  Mr. Presnell worked at Presnell Heating and Air and was of Baptist Faith.

Survivors include parents, Walter & Sula Presnell of Dallas, GA; sister, Deborah & Mark Cook of Dallas, GA; niece,...

July 10, 2017

James Allen Martin, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late John E. & Jeanette Martin. Mr. Martin worked as a computer software developer for over 20 years.

Survivors include his children, David Martin of Dallas, GA, Andrea Martin...

July 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” Carson Redmond, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017.  He was born on November 26, 1929, in Irmo, SC, to the late Robert Preston Redmond and Rebecca Harriet Wilson. Mr. Redmond was a 1949 Graduate of  Woodward Academy, a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korea War, retired as a machinist...

July 6, 2017

Alma Louise Crabbe, age 86, of Dallas, GA., passed away on July 6, 2017. Alma was born on March 14, 1931 in Stylesboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Crabbe, her parents, William and Fannie Richardson, her two brothers and her two sisters.

Survivors include her son, Randy and Leah Crabbe, of Dallas,...

July 5, 2017

Samantha Leigh Van Pelt, age 36, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on July 5, 2017. Samantha was born on April 8, 1981 in Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her infant son, “Little Artie”.

Survivors include her husband, Chris Van Pelt, mother and father, Louise and David Jones of Soddy Daisy, TN., her four...

July 4, 2017

Mary Sue Bales, age 69, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  She was born on April 8, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Robert M. & Camille Wallace.  Mrs. Bales worked as an administrative assistant for Teledyne Continental for over 12 years and was a member of New Life Baptist Church.

Survivors...