Obituaries

Dec 3, 2017

Franklin Edward Patterson, age 69 of Smyrna died December 3, 2017.He is survived by three sons.A US Veteran, he served in the United States Army during peace times.He was a technician with Marta Rail Station.A native of Newnan, GA, he was born on June 4, 1948 to the late Edward and Mary Patterson.

Dec 2, 2017

Paul Lee Prentice, age 65 of Austell died Saturday, December 2, 2017.He is survived by his two children, Steven Prentice and Carrie Prentice.Private services will be observed.

Dec 1, 2017

Edward Thomas Lamb, age 61 of College Park died Friday, December 1, 2017 at this residence.He is survived by his two sisters, Donna McClung of Hiram and Agnes Kehoe of Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 30, at Cochran Ridge Baptist Church in Hiram.

Nov 25, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Mr. Bell, 81, of Powder Springs passed away on November 22, 2017.He is survived by his daughter Vicky Lynn Bell and son Tim Bell

Nov 20, 2017

Margaret Ann Jones, 83 of Powder Springs, passed away on November 20, 2017.She is survived by her loving husband of almost 40 years Darrell Jones, sons: Ray and Linda Byrd of Divine TX, Ricky Byrd of Divine TX. stepchildren Steve and Stephanie Jones of Canton, Sheila and Greg Duskin of Erma SC. Brothers: John and Arlene Weems of Cartersville, Kenny...

Nov 17, 2017

Nov 14, 2017

Marvin (Gene) Samples, 64, of Marietta, GA passed away November 14, 2017.He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years Doris Samples, daughter Stephanie and husband Russell Bond, sons: Kevin and wife Jaime Samples, Paul and wife Cheryl Eason.sisters: Wanda and husband Glenn Blankenship, Terri and husband Larry Pilgrim. Grandchildren Jordan, Jocelyn, Kenneth and William.Great Grandchildren Colton and Dawsyn and...

Nov 10, 2017

Myrtis Brooks Styles, 98, of Smyrna, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Mrs. Styles was born September 24, 1919 in Forsyth County, GA to Claud and Ethel Brooks. As a Presbyterian minister’s wife for over 71 years, she stood beside her husband, Walter, as he pastored churches in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia until his retirement in 1981 at which...

Nov 8, 2017

Milton Travis Dixon, age 94 of Mableton, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence.He is survived by his two children, Preston Dixon and Angela Christine Fuller. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Jordan Dixon.No services are planned at this time.

Nov 7, 2017

Wonia Mae Lindsey, age 85 of Thomaston died Tuesday, November 7, 2017.She is survived by her daughter, Latrice Lindsey of Thomaston; son, Raymond Lindsey of Thomaston.The family will receive friends on Saturday , November 18, from 10 am until 1:00 pm.Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2017 at Roy Davis Funeral Home Chapel.

Nov 5, 2017

Linn Francis Durbin of Smyrna passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 11, 1929, the son of Howard and Ottie (Linn) Durbin. He is survived by his sons, Linn Durbin of Tampa, Joe Durbin of Smyrna and Mike Durbin of Atlanta; daughter, Mary Durbin of Atlanta, and five grandchildren. Mr. Durbin...

Oct 31, 2017

Charles Avery Dills, age 83 of Mableton, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane Dills; sons, Tony Dills of Cave Springs, Michael Dills of Acworth, Karl Dills of Acworth, Hunter Dills of Mableton, Tommy Sanders of Austell, Paul Sanders of Winder; daughters, Karlene Dittrich of Woodstock, Becky...

Oct 29, 2017

John Bruce Land, age 72 of Lithia Springs died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital.He is survived by his wife, Molly Davis Land; sons, Tony Land of Douglasville, Jack Land of Douglasville, JJ Land of Powder Springs; daughter, Melanie Dalon of Lithia Springs; brother, Larry Land of Lithia Springs, Ronnie Land of Austell, Kenny Land of Norcross, Keith...

Oct 24, 2017

Chief Master Sergeant John Marion Walker, age 80 of Woodstock, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.He is survived by his wife, Margie I. Walker; son, David Cain of Abbyville, SC; daughter, Crystal (Thomas) Southerland of Warner Robins; grandchildren: Steven Cain, Travis Cain, Shelley Belknap, Hunter Southerland; great grandchildren, Lily Cain, Ada Cain, Gabby Cain; sister, Sarah Ramsey,...

Oct 23, 2017

Oct 19, 2017

Johnie Laverne Hamilton, age 76 of Mableton, died in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Tranquility Wellstar Hospice.She is survived by her son, Steve Hamilton of Mableton; daughters, Rebecca Bonds of Mableton, Brenda (Jack) Brown of Powder Springs, Teresa (David) Cribb of Hiram; sister, Evelyn Stephens of Mableton; brother, Frazier (Pat) Mitchell of Austell; 9 grandchildren,...

Oct 18, 2017

Ronnie Val McGinnis was born on October 2, 1970. He died on October 18, 2017 at 47 years of age.He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren along with working on his cars.He is survived by his 5 children: Jason McGinnis, Ashely McGinnis, Brittany McGinnis, Josh McGinnis and Catlin Mcginnis; 7 grandchildren; 4 brothers, John McGinnis, Charles McGinnis, Joe MacGinnis, Matt...

Oct 17, 2017

Cora Jane Abreo, 71 of Locust Grove, passed away in the presence of family October 17, 2017. She is survived by her daughters: Cristal and husband Mike Haygood, Sophia and husband Larry Lunsford, her son: Joel Morris and wife Donna. Cora is also survived one brother: Michael Black and 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. A visitation will be held at...

Oct 12, 2017

Melvin Darrell Queen, 60 of Cartersville, passed away October 12, 2017.He is survived by his daughters Priscilla and husband Dan Newman of Villa Rica, Sylvia and husband Terry McBurnett of Dallas, GA, Amanda Queen Perkins of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sister, Theresa Griggs of Spring Hill, TN, brother Hugh Queen of Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren Urijah, Jackson, Eliora, Brayden; and his niece...