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Mrs. Montine Lillian Lewallen Newman, age 88, of Rockmart,Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Polk Medical Center. Montine was born on September 18, 1924 in Lula, GA to lovingparents. She was a wonderful homemakerand of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by one grandson Mr. Ronnie Fowler, nieces,nephews, and other beloved friends. Shewas preceded in death by her father, mother Mrs. Corina Lewallen, husband Mr.Stanley E. Newman, and one daughter Mrs. Helen Fowler. A graveside service will be held at Georgia Memorial Park onMonday, April 8, 2013 at 10

Mrs. Fredia Edna Walraven, age 89, of Dallas, Georgia,passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Fredia was born on August 23, 1923, to loving parents thelate Mr. Boardner Mathis Cleveland and Mrs. Janie Lee Greenway Cleveland. She was also preceded in death by her belovedhusband Mr. James Lloyd Walraven who passed away November 12, 1989. Mrs. Walraven was self-employed as a seamstress. She attended New Hope Baptist Church. Fredia enjoyed gardening. She liked to sew and read. Her favorite times were spent with herchildren. She is surv

Mr. Bobby Samuel Vickers, age 70 of Dallas passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Vickers was born on March 14, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN,the son of the late Willie Vickers and Alba Montgomery Vickers. Mr. Vickers was a member of the North Paulding Baptist Church and worked as a truck driver with International Distributing Service. He was a veteranof the United States Army and a graduate of Sprayberry High School. He enjoyed painting and was a great artist. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Annadale Vickers in 1986; gran

Mrs. Maggie Lucille Henson Tibbitts, age 87 of Powder Springs passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Wellstar Community Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain. Mrs. Tibbitts was born on March 12, 1926 in Gilmer County,GA, the daughter of the late Tom Henson and the late Louella Cochran Henson. Mrs. Tibbitts was a homemaker and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Atlanta. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Tibbitts in 1994; a daughter, Cheryl Kay Herrenin 2012 and brothers and sisters. Mrs. Tibbitts is survived by three sons, Danny

Mr. Charles McMillan, age 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Charles was born on October 8, 1934 to loving parents the late Mr. Alonzo McMillan & Mrs. Leo Marsiongale McMillan. He was also preceded in death by four brothers Mr. Richard McMillan, Mr. Bobby McMillan, Mr. Glenn McMillan, and Mr. Murray McMillan; and two sisters Mrs. Vivian Hales, and Mrs. Virginia Raines. Mr. McMillan served as a Private in the United States Army. He worked as a Carpenter. He loved to hunt, fish and ride his favorite tr

Major George Weldon Williams, Retired, age 95, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Kennesaw. George was born in Neese, GA on June 9, 1917 to loving parents, the late Mr. George Luther Williams and Mrs. Susie Vannatta Ash Williams. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mrs. Twila Catherine Howard Williams who passed away in 2000; and three sisters Mrs. Mary Thornton, Mr. & Mrs. Holden (Myra) Hardman, and Mrs. Marcelene Reynolds. Maj. Williams served 27 years in the United States Army. He was th

Mrs. Myrtle Rackley Gulledge, age 89 of Dallas passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Gulledge was born on July 10, 1923 in Dallas, GA to the loving parents, the late Dewey and Ruby Wills Rackley. She worked for several years at the Bomber Planta nd the Vinnings Manufacturing Company. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Crossroads Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ivy Lee Gulledge, two sons, Gene Gulledge and David Gulledge; brothers, Hubert and Doug R

Mr. Charles Terry Herington, Sr., age 70, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica. Terry was born on January 18, 1943 in Calhoun, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Henry Benton Herington and Mrs. Lois Dixie Self. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mrs. Lois Annette Starnes Herington who passed away in 1997; and a daughter in law Mrs. Rebecca Ann Herington who passed away August 24, 2012. Mr. Terry Herington, Sr. was a graduate of Osborne High School. Upon completing high school he joined the United

Mrs. Linda Joyce Gray Hunt, age 69 of Hiram, GA passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Hunt was born on February 16, 1944 in Calhoun, GA the daughter of the late Odell Gray and the late Evelyn Evans Gray. She worked as a Para-pro with the Paulding County Board of Education and was of the Catholic Faith. Mrs. Hunt enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts and was an avid reader and writer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carter Hunt in 1991; a sister, Kay Gray; and a brother, Vincent Gray. Mrs.

Mr. Jerry Lee Brown, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Kennestone Hospital. Jerry was born on April 15, 1937 in Tipton, IN to loving parents the late Mr. John C. Brown and Mrs. Marie L. Landseadel Brown. He was also preceded in death by one sister Mrs. Mary Jones and one sister in law Mrs. Priscilla Brown. Jerry Brown worked as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He enjoyed Genealogy research. Jerry was a member of Dallas 1st United Methodist Church and a volunteer with Helping Hands.

Mrs. Shirley Yvonne Smith, age 74, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 at her residence. Shirley was born on November 17, 1938 in Georgia, to loving parents the late Mr. Newton Thomas Benton and Mrs. Eddie Mae Benton. She was also preceded in death by one son James William Lail, Jr. who passed away in 1994; one daughter Ms. Mary Jane Smith who passed away in 1998; husband of many years Mr. Richard Bone who passed in 1992; and Matthew Robert Triplett who passed in 1994. Shirley worked as a cook and waitress. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She al

Mr. Hugh Norris Hall, age 55, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013. Hugh was born on January 8, 1958, in Atlanta, GA to loving parents Mr. William Chester Hall and Mrs. Cathleen Wilma Singleton Morris. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the service he was employed with Phoenix Air and later became a maintenance technician for Delta Airlines. Hugh loved being on the water, boating and spending time at the beach. He also enjoyed traveling. Mr. Hall is survived by one daughter Miss Jana Hall; wife of many years Mrs. Connie Hal

Mr. James Alan Smith, age 59 of Hiram passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born on July 4, 1953, the son of the late James Thad Smith and U. V. Petty Smith. Mr. Smith was a self-employed brick mason and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Smith enjoyed fishing. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Judy Ann Queen Smith; two sons, Joe (Kristy) Smith and Aaron Smith, both of Hiram; daughter, Janet Smith of Hiram; four grandchildren, McKenzie Smith, Chandler Smith, Jamie Yarborough and Nicole Yarborough; two sisters, Pat Min

Mr. Richard Doby, age 57 of Dallas passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Wellstar Community Hospice. Mr. Doby was born on April 24, 1955 in Marietta, the son of the late Tilly Doby and Zelmer Barbara Russell Doby. Mr. Doby was employed as a truck driver with Johnny on the Spot and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed baseball and the outdoors. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, April Doby and a daughter in law, Chadie Doby. Mr. Doby is survived by his wife of seven years, Diana Wheeling Doby; four children, Haven Doby, Adam Doby,

Diarra Nicole Chappell, infant daughter of Tina Marie Chappell, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013. Diarra was born on January 3, 2012 in Austell, GA and brought much love and joy during her thirteen months of life. In addition to her mother, Diarra is survived by her brother, Avery Chappell; her sister, Alasia Maxwell; Grandfather, Kenneth Chappell of Dallas; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral Services for Diarra will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of the Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating.

Mr. Franklin Dee Swafford, Sr., age 67 of Dallas passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Swafford was born on November 22, 1945 in Atlanta, GA,the son of the late Allen Eugene Swafford and Ethyl Mae Thomas Swafford. Mr. Swafford was a self-employed painter and was a member of the New Jerusalem Full Gospel Church. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling. In addition to his parents,he is preceded in death by three brothers, Rev. J. B. Swafford, Edward Swafford, and Albert Swafford. Mr. Swafford is survived by his wife, Lois Elaine Blankenship Swa

Mrs. Florica Ferche, age 41 of Dallas passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Mrs. Ferche was born on March 6, 1971 in Oradea, Romania, the daughter of George Herdean and Cornelia Herdean of Madison Heights, MI. She was a member of the Fortified Hills Baptist Church where she served her church and community by working with the youth. She enjoyed biking and jogging and loved the outdoors. Mrs. Ferche is survived by her husband, Flaviu Ferche; a son, Felix Ferche; parents, George and Cornelia Herdean; two sisters, Corina V

Mr. Andrew Scott “Drew” Pittman, age 26 of Dallas, GA passedaway on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Drew was born on January 26, 1987 in Atlanta, GA the son ofJoseph Scott Pittman and Lynda Ann Noble Pittman. Drew enjoyed playing his guitar, soccer, dogand animal lover and enjoyed making people laugh. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is preceded in death by his grandfather,Rev. Jerry Sudberry on January 8, 2013. Drew is survived by his parents, Scott and Lynda Pittman ofDallas; two children, Lacey Drew and Logan Drinnon of Dallas; two brothers, JonPittman of Dallas and Chri

Mrs. Coreen Elizabeth Davis, age 70, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Heritage Hospice. Coreen was born on September 22, 1942 in Nassau, Bahamas to loving parents the late Mr. Bernard Turner and Mrs. Remelda Ferguson Turner. She worked as a restaurant cook and later owned her own independent cleaning service. She was a member of Acts II Community Church and before that a member of Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Florida. She enjoyed cooking, but mostly loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Davis is survived by one daughter an

Mrs. Edith Malinda Bullock Clay, age 82 of Dallas passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Wellstar Community Hospice at Cobb. Mrs. Clay was born on March 15, 1930 in Dallas, GA, the daughter of the late George Bullock and Edith Marie Russom Bullock. Mrs. Clay worked as a clerk for Lockheed and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and loved attending the quarterly breakfast of the Dallas High School Alumni Association. She loved gardening. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her h

Mrs. Margaret Ruth Watts, age 85 of Dallas passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Watts was born on January 17, 1928 in Ashland, AL the daughter of the late Otis Newton Williams and Leola Strickland Williams. Mrs. Watts was a homemaker and was a member of the North Paulding Baptist Church. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, reading and loved Alabama football. In addition to her parents,she is preceded in death by her husband, Horace Lee Watts; son, Tommy Watts and a brother, Lowell Williams. Mrs. Watts is survived by her daughter, Joyce and Rick

Mrs. Julia Anna Dearborn, age 87, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on February 1, 2013 at Vistas Hospice in Austell. Julia was born on September 25, 1925, in Providence, RI, to loving parents the late Mr. Luigi Rossini and Mrs. Santina Michelotti. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years Mr. Wade B. Dearborn who passed away January 16, 2009. Julia worked as a salesperson for Paramount Industries. She was the wife of a Navy Veteran and loved her family and country. She loved to entertain and cook for family and friends. She was a member of Cou

Mrs. Rowena Irene Jenkins, age 94, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Roman Court Assisted Living. Rowena was born in Williamsburg, MA, on December 30, 1918, to loving parents the late Mr. Joseph Rhoades and Mrs. Ann Ferran Rhoades. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Clarence Edward Jenkins, Sr.; one son Mr. Clarence Edward Jenkins, Jr.; one grandson Mr. Anthony Chestney; and three sisters Mrs. Josephine Roberge, Mrs. Mildred Graham, and Ms. Mabel Rhoades. Mrs. Jenkins was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mrs. Bernice Irene Couch, age 96, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Irene was born in Smyrna, GA, on February 19, 1916, to loving parents the late Mr. Eubern Hopkins and Mrs. Josie McMichen Hopkins. She was also preceded in death by three sisters Mrs. Amy Owens, Mrs. Atha Thurmond, and Mrs. Clessie Durham; and two brothers Mr. Auburn Hopkins and Mr. Everett Hopkins. Mrs. Couch was the oldest member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She loved visiting friends and earned herself the loving nickname "Go". Staying true

Mrs. Frances Jane Cambron, age 89, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab. Frances was born in Cedartown, GA on March 29, 1923, to loving parents the late Mr. Josh Billingsley and Mrs. Mary Lou Jones Billingsley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Henry Franklin Cambron, Sr.; four sisters Mrs. Rose Cronan, Mrs. Pearl Busby, Mrs. Ann White, and Mrs. Millie Loudermilk; and one brother Mr. Gus Billingsley. She worked at Goodyear in Cedartown and later as a cashier at the Golden Gallon in Ma