Paulding County Board of Education

OBITUARIES

Helen Smith

Mrs. Helen L. Smith, age 86, of Rockmart, GA (the Yorkville Community), passed away Thursday evening, July 2, 2026. Helen was born on December 15, 1939, in Kickapoo Township, Peoria, Illinois, to the late Vincent V.…

By Kevin The Editor · July 6, 2026

OBITUARIES

Ollie Locklear Sr.

Mr. Ollie Loyd Locklear Sr., age 92, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026. Mr. Locklear was born in Dallas on February 3, 1934, son of the late Rev. Fed Locklear and Rhodie…

By Kevin The Editor · June 5, 2026