OBITUARIES

July 4, 2017

Joan Bagby McClain, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, John E. Bagby, husband, Lawrence “Butch”  McClain, and sister, Patricia Bagby Matthews. Mrs. McClain worked as a continuing education coordinator for over 30 years at Chattahoochee...

July 3, 2017

Kenny Forsyth, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017.  He was born on February 28, 1957, in Dallas, GA, to the late Marshall Harold and Clarice Fennell Forsyth, and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.B. Maxwell. Mr. Forsyth retired from Emery Air Freight, worked for Sanitech Environmental Services and Waste Industries. He...

July 2, 2017

Sammi McSwain McKinzie, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017.  She was born on May 12, 1950, in St. Augustine, FL, to the late Haywood & Ruby McSwain, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, son, Scott McKinzie, Sister, Betty Andreu, and special nephew, Rob Walters. Mrs. McKinzie was the...

July 1, 2017

Ricky Wade, age 53, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding Co), passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James Wade.  Mr. Wade was a general contractor for Ansco and Associates LLC, and was a 1982 graduate of McEachern High School.

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June 30, 2017

Braulio Lloret, Jr., of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on June 30,2017.  He was born on June, 27 1942 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Braulio and Cruz Lloret, and was preceded in death by his brother Pito Lloret.  Mr. Lloret retired from United Airlines as a Cargo Handler for 27 years.

Survivors include...

June 29, 2017

Margie Dale Pittman, age 79, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1938, in Woodstock, GA, to the late Samuel Asbury & Sarah Clark, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Turner and sister Catherine Lee Walraven.  Mrs. Pittman worked at Cobb County School System as a custodian...

June 27, 2017

Rhett Kenneth Newbern, age 19, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding CO), passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  He was born on June 9, 1998, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myles Newborn, and Jackie & Barbara Shipp. Rhett was a wonderful son, grandson and brother. He was highly motivated in politics, a passionate historian,...

June 27, 2017

Nancy Culbreth Mintz, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Lorenzo Dowe Culbreth and Clara Andrews Thompson. Mrs. Mintz retired with 25 years of service as a certified court reporter from Paulding County Superior Court. Mrs. Mintz enjoyed artistry and photography....

June 27, 2017

Goldie Fields, age 93, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  She was born on February 2, 1924, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Doc & Rachel Eldrige, and was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Ms. Fields was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1959 and has been a faithful witness...

June 24, 2017

Carol N. Hester of Villa Rica (Paulding County), Ga.,   passed away on June 24, 2017.  She was born on September 1, 1946, in Jackson, MS, to the late John Callaway Nicholson, Jr. and Arlene Hawkins Nicholson, and was preceded in death by her husband David Paul Hester, of 30 years, and a son, Phillip Murray Craft, Jr.  Mrs. Hester...

June 21, 2017

Melba Fay Roberts, age 76, passed away on June 21, 2017. Melba was born on November 10, 1940 in Marion, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Hemphill. She worked as a secretary at the Local Union 72 for over 30 years and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. She was a loving...

June 20, 2017

Logan Buchanan Hall, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1999 in Cartersville, GA to his parents; Ricky and Kelly Hall. Logan attended Victory Christian Academy in Dallas, GA and was a member of Power Pack Church in Williamsburg, KY.

Survivors include his parents; Ricky and Kelly...

June 18, 2017

Ray Franklin Sapp, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Tifton, GA., to the late Joseph and Ada Sapp. Ray served in the United States Army and worked as a truck driver for Associated Transport and C.C.C. Corporation.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy M....

June 14, 2017

Richard Sinnett, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  He was born on February 17, 1938, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Melvin & Delphia Sinnett, and was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Sinnett was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked as a brick block mason for...

June 12, 2017

James “Jim”  Charles Mahoney, age 42, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017.  He was born on July 18, 1974, in Plainview, NY.  Mr. Mahoney worked as an operations manager for telecommunications industry and was a member of Bethany Christian Church.

Survivors include his daughters, Cailin Mahoney and Madison Mahoney of Dallas, GA; mother...

June 12, 2017

Brenda Elsberry, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Dallas, GA.

Survivors include husband of 34 years, Ronny Elsberry of Dallas, GA; father, Clayton Griffith of Dallas, GA; mother, Helen Denson of Dallas, GA; brother, Michael Griffith of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Patricia & Woody...

June 11, 2017

Barbara Owens Holbrook, age 59, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017.  She was born on January 19, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Dorothy Owens. Ms. Holbrook was a member of Austell Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Seth & Jessica Holbrook of Acworth, GA; step-son, Mickey &...

June 11, 2017

Robert Edward Hooks, age 89, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1927, to the late Fred & Annie Hooks, and was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Gainous, and brother, Marion Hooks. Mr. Hooks was an antique dealer for over 40 years and was of Baptist Faith.

June 11, 2017

Roy Byars, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1930, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Warren Monroe & Mary Lelar Byars and was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Regina Byars, six sisters and one brother.  Mr. Byars worked as machine operator for Pandal Chemical Company...

June 10, 2017

Girard Charles St. Germain, age 67 of Dallas, GA passed away at Tranquility @ Cobb on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born in Jeanerette, LA on December 11, 1949 and preceded in death by his parents Charles and Edda Mae St. Germain and a sister, Rita Copp.  He was a power generator specialist for 35 years and a...