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Mr. Kenneth Edward Headrick, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Kenny”, age 55 of Temple passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, Georgia. Kenny was born on September 12, 1961 in Ashland, Alabama to loving parents, the late Mr. Joseph Edward Headrick and Mrs. Mildred Uneeda Johnson Headrick. An electrician, Kenny worked for Inglett and Stubbs for many years. An avid outdoorsman, Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, clay shooting, and riding ATV’s. Kenny was an active volunteer with the Floyd County Wildlife Association and loved teaching

Mr. Mark Kevin Lawson, age 51, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his residence. Mark was born in Bluefield, WV, on May 14, 1965, the son of Joyce Craiger Carter. He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. Mark loved working on his house, hot rods and riding his motorcycle. Mark is survived by two sons, Blake Lawson of Acworth, GA, and Brad Lawson of Kennesaw, GA; four grandchildren, Olivia Lawson, Tristin Lawson, Railei Lawson and Max Lawson; mother, Joyce Carter of Hiram, GA; two brothers, Wayne Lawson of Hiram and Jeff Lawson of Douglasville.

Mrs. Lena Louise Beavers, age 92, of Dallas went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2016. Lena was born on October 8, 1924 in Dallas to loving parents, the late Mr. Samuel Clifford Leggett and Mrs. Delia Baker Leggett. Lena married Hugh Beavers on July 29, 1945. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and fishing. She especially loved making quilts for her family. A Christian, she loved the Lord and was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and served with the Willing Workers there. In addition to her p

Mr. James William Wise, affectionately known to his family and friends as “J.W.”, age 74, of Dallas passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016. J.W. was born on January 1, 1942 in Kingston, Tennessee to loving parents, the late Mr. Clyde Wise and Mrs. Elizabeth Tinnel Wise. A veteran of the United States Army, J.W. served his country proudly in the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict. He married Minnie Greene Wise on December 20, 1959 and made his home in Dallas, Georgia. He worked for the Paulding County School System as a bus driver for many years. J.W. was a Christian and loved the

Mrs. Kimberly Sue Fioretto, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday morning, October 23, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Kimberly was born in Toledo, OH, on October 6, 1958, the daughter of the late James Harold Young and Marilyn Joyce Roper Young. She had been a resident of Dallas and Paulding County since the early to mid 1980's. Kimberly was a housewife and paralegal who loved arts and crafts, gardening and taking long walks. Kimberly is survived by her son, Michael "Mike" Fioretto, of Dallas; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sharon Young Adendroth and her husband, Paul,

Mrs. Ruth McWilliams Parson, affectionately known as "Granny Ruth" to her family and friends, age 83, of Hiram passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Ruth was born on December 8, 1932 in Austell, Georgia to loving parents, the late Mr. Charlie McWilliams and Mrs. Millie Jones McWilliams. A loving wife and mother, Ruth was a devoted homemaker. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, and she loved flowers. A Christian, Ruth loved the Lord and attended East Hiram Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ge

Alisha Brewer Pilgrim, age 35, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 10, 2016. Alisha was born on April 3, 1981 in Marietta, Georgia to loving parents, Jimmy and Lavelle Brewer. A loving mother, Alisha enjoyed spending time with her five year old son, Brock. She also enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs play football. A Christian, she was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Loyd Brewer. Alisha is survived by her husband, Jeremy Pilgrim of Dallas; 1 Son, Brock Pilgrim of Dallas; Parents, Jimmy and Lavelle Brewer; Sister, L

Mrs. Cynthia Ellen Register, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday morning, October 6, 2016. Cynthia was born in Oliver Springs, TN, on September 20, 1957, the daughter of Robert Eugene French and the late Ethelene Bray French. She was a housewife and homemaker. Cynthia loved all kinds of arts and crafts, enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles. She was an avid gardener who loved to preserve, through canning, the fruits of her labor. In addition to her mother, Cynthia was preceded in death by a sister, Anita French. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Gary Max Register, whom

Mr. Gary Dean Franks, age 58, of Dallas passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Gary was born on March 21, 1958 in Hendersonville, North Carolina to loving parents, Mrs. Gwendolyn Lance Franks and the late Mr. Edward Franks. A Veteran, Gary served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a construction worker. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his father, Gary is preceded in death by his brother, Randy Franks. Gary is survived by his two sons, Dylan Franks of Dallas and Ryan and MaryAnne Franks of Fort Belvore, Virginia; 5

Mrs. Wilma Jean Farmer Weathers, age 85, of Dallas passed away peacefully at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Wilma was born on August 17, 1931 in Franklin, Georgia to loving parents, the late Mr. Jordan Farmer and Mrs. Vera Mae Marlow Farmer. Wilma was a homemaker and also drove a school bus for many years. A hard worker, she enjoyed being active, working in the yard, quilting and sewing. A Christian, Wilma was a member of Bible Way Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William

Mr. Danny Lamar McClung, age 69, of Dallas, GA, died suddenly, Saturday evening, September 24, 2016. Danny was born in Villa Rica, GA, on March 20, 1947, the son of the late J.B. McClung, Jr., and Lizzie Mae “Shorty” Garner McClung. He had been a resident of Dallas and Paulding County the greater part of his life. Danny was a faithful member of the Bethany Christian Church. He retired in 2003 from Lockheed, having worked there from the age of 19 years old. Danny loved cars, trucks, working of the farm and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a siste

Mr. Charles Clifton Pope, Sr., age 72, of Aragon Ga., passed away on Friday evening, September 16, 2016 at his son's residence. Charles was born in Aragon, GA, on June 4, 1944, the son of the late Earnest Terry and Emma Williams Pope. Mr. Pope enjoyed fishing and was of the Baptist faith. Charles was a retired maintenance worker. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Pope; daughters, Vickie Hall and Connie Pope and his sister, Frances Lucille Pawley. Charles is survived by two sons, Charles Clifton Pope, Jr. and his wife, Bobbie, of Dallas

James Doyal "Jim" Atcheson, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Jim was born on September 19, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, to loving parents, the late Doyal Richard Atcheson and Mary Virginia Camp Atcheson. Jim worked as a forklift driver for Caraustar Industries for many years and was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Dallas. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved watching baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his son, Ben Kennedy, and his sister, Patty Brady.

Terry "Ted" Sullivan, age 51, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. Ted was born on December 10, 1964, in Dallas, GA, the son of Shirley Parson Sullivan and the late Eugene Sullivan. He had been a resident of Dallas and Paulding County for the greater part of his life. Ted was a superintendent for Willow Construction Company for many years and he enjoyed hunting and fishing in his down time. He also loved to cookout with his friends and family and take his motorcycle out for a ride. In addition to his father, Ted is preceded in death by

Mrs. Nancy M. Beaty, age 73, of Dallas, GA, has passed away at her residence and was welcomed into the Heavenly arms of our Lord on Wednesday afternoon, August 17, 2016. Nancy was born in Atlanta GA, on April 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph Harris Morgan, III, and Marcelle A. Hinkle Morgan. She had been a resident of Dallas and Paulding County for the greater part of her life. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Nancy, along with her husband, W. Brooks Beaty, was the owner and operator of Brothers Tire Company for many years. She was also owner of Fanc