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Mr. Gregory Paul Sinard, Sr., age 50 of Dallas passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Sinard was born on February 11, 1962 in Marietta, the son of the late William Edward Sinard and the late Dorothy Louise Herring Sinard. Greg enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and gardening and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Sinard worked as an equipment operator with the Paulding County Landfill. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother, Randall Sinard. Mr. Sinard is survived by his wife, Irma Jean Baxter Sinard; three da

Mr. Roger Talmadge Prather affectionately known as Poppie, age 69, a lifetime resident of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Roger was born on August 4, 1943, to loving parents the late Mr. William Fate Prather and Mrs. Marjorie Katherine Herrin Prather. He was also preceded in death by two sons Mr. Gary Fate Prather and Mr. Andrew Scott Prather; one sister Ms. Regina Prather; two brothers Mr. Bobbie Joe Prather, Mr. Charles Larry Prather, and infant brother Douglas Lavern Prather; two step brothers Mr. Hoyt Prather and Mr. Mike Prat

Mr. Ruben Arnold Ayers, age 89 of Douglasville passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Tanner Hospital at Villa Rica. Mr. Ayers was born on August 29, 1923 in Douglasville, GA the son of the late Lucious Thomas Ayers and the late Alice Fields Ayers. Mr. Ayers was a member of the New Georgia Baptist Church and was a retired foreman with Atlantic Steel. Mr. Ayers was a veteran of the United States Navy proudly serving during WWII. Mr. Ayers is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Mary “Lady” Ayers; two sons, Billy and Linda Ayers and Doug Ayers, all of Douglasville; a

Mr. Charlie Fredrick Cagle, Jr., age 73 of Dallas passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 Mr. Cagle was born on December 20, 1938 in Asheville, NC, the son of the late Charles Fredrick Cagle, Sr. and Catherine Snyder Cagle. He was a member of the North Paulding Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Cagle loved playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Cagle is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patsy Black Cagle; daughter, Kathy (Scott) Presley of Dallas; two sons, Jimmy (Susan) Cagle of Mableton and Keith (Lynn) C

Ms. Cheryl Kay Tibbitts Herren, age 53, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Ms. Cheryl Herren was born in Atlanta, GA on February 12, 1959, to loving parents Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd and Maggie Lucielle Tibbitts. Cheryl was of the Baptist Faith and was affiliated with Shady Grove Baptist Church. She worked in shipping and receiving for R & R Donnelley Printing Co. Cheryl embraced the world around her, she enjoyed the mountains and the beach; gardening, yard sales, antiques, and shopping. She loved her pets Cedar and Shag

Mr. Frank Milton Clemons, age 87, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his residence. Frank was born in Lafayette, GA on September 16, 1924 to loving parents the late Mr. Luther Clemons, Sr. and Mrs. Myrtle Edge. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mrs. Mary Evelyn Bookout. Mr. Clemons was a salesman for Liberty National Life Insurance. He served in the Marine Corp. during World War II. He was a member of Clarkdale Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion in Cedartown. He was an avid golf and sports fa

Mrs. Nancy Ann Pruett Teal, age 43 of Rockmart passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Teal was born on April 2, 1969 in Villa Rica, the daughter of the late George Ernest Pruett and the late Lola Clide Parson Pruett. She attended Happy Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed drawing and painting. Mrs. Tealis preceded in death also by two brothers, Paul Pruett and Wayne Pruett; Father-in-law, Teddie George Teal and Mother-in-law, Frankie Paulette Teal. Mrs. Teal is survived by her husband, Dennis Lee Teal to whom she married on May 7, 1999;

Mr. Royce Lee Hutchens, age 59, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012. Royce was born on April 7, 1953 in Cartersville, GA to loving parents Mr. Hubert Lee Hutchens and Mrs. Geraline “Jurrie” Elizabeth Cox Hutchens. He attended House of Prayer in Hiram, GA and Congregational Holiness at Mt. Zion, GA. Mr. Hutchens worked as a Truck Driver for Tracie McCormick Inc. He loved church and was a faithful church worker. He played the guitar and sang. He enjoyed going to the lake. Mr. Lee Hutchens is survived by his wife Mrs. Shelia Baxter

Mrs. Janice Camp Muma, age 73, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 at her residence. Janice was born on July 6, 1939 to loving parents, the late Mr. William Clyde Camp and Mrs. Josephine Blanche White Camp. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years Mr. James Muma who passed away on March 5, 1998. She was a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Acworth, GA. She worked as a program associate for the Paulding County Health Department. She loved flowers, gardening and sewing. Mrs. Janice Muma is survi

Mr. Lasker Wylie Rakestraw, age 77, lifelong resident of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Wylie was born on June 30, 1935 to loving parents the late Mr. George Wallace Rakestraw and Mrs. Odell Brown Rakestraw. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Denise Hansen who passed away on December 16, 2007; two brothers James Dale "J.D." Rakestraw who passed away on October 22, 2011 and Mr. Weyman Rakestraw, and one sister Mrs. Eilene Johnson. Wylie graduated high school in Dallas in 1953, and

Mr. Jack Miles Cotton, Jr., age 62 of Marietta passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Cotton was born on July 7, 1950 in Austell, GA the son of the late Jack Miles Cotton, Sr. and the late Ruth Crowe Cotton. Mr. Cotton was a machinist with Executive Printing and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Cotton enjoyed fishing. Mr. Cotton is survived by a brother, Kenneth Joseph Cotton of Marietta; three sisters, Betty and Tom Costello of Smyrna, Alice Ruth and John David Jones, and Karen and Stan Parker, all of Dallas; many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dora Mae Jones, age 57, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on September, 1, 2012 at her residence. Dora was born on January 17, 1955 in Cedartown, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Walter Pierce and Mrs. Dora Hicks Pierce. She was also preceded in death by two sisters Mrs. Edith Callahan and Mrs. Pat Griffith; and an infant granddaughter Stephanie Michelle Gentry. She worked as a Para-pro for the Paulding County School System and was a baker at Kroger. She enjoyed sewing and crochet, flower gardening and making flower arrangements. She also enjoyed baking cakes an

Mrs. Mary Llewellyn McCord Veal, age 60, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on August 21, 2012 at her residence. Mary was born on March 12, 1952 to loving parents the late Mr. John McCord and Mrs. Dorothy Turner McCord. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Steven Veal. She received her Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Tennessee, and her Master’s in Education from the University of West Georgia. She was an educator at Herschel Jones Middle School, where she taught Life Science to 5,000 students. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening.

Mr. Henry Terry McBrayer, age 60 of Powder Springs passedaway on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mr. McBrayer was born on July 12, 1952 in Dallas, GA, theson of the late Curtis William McBrayer and the late Ruby Nellie Thomason McBrayer. He worked as a carpenter in the housing industry. Mr. McBrayer was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Bowman and a brother, Lloyd McBrayer. Mr. McBrayer is survived by two sisters, Jo Ann Arnett ofPowder Springs and Sue Clark of Temple; a brother, Jerry McBrayer of Hiram; andseveral nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bobby Ray Cooper, Sr., age 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2012 at his residence. Bobby was born on January 25, 1942 in Hartselle, AL to loving parents the late Mr. Jodie Herman Cooper and Mrs. Paralee Childers Cooper. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Mr. Cecil Cooper and Mr. J. C. Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a member of Full Life Gospel Ministries. He worked as a Body Repairman in Auto Restoration. He enjoyed wrestling, motorcycles, and gardening. He loved to spend time with his children and great grandchildren. Bobby is s

Mr. Timothy “Timmy” Douglas Cohran, age 51 of Villa Rica passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cohran was born on June 5, 1961 in Douglasville, son of the late Aubry Cohran and Bonnie Leonard Cohran. Mr. Cohran was a veteran of the United States Army and National Guard and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Cohran is preceded in death by a brother in 2005, David Russell Cohran. Mr. Cohran is survived by his daughter, Jennifer and Robby Cohran of Waco; mother, Bonnie Cohran of Villa Rica; brother, Marty Cohran of Villa Rica; sister, Mic

Mrs. Lanora Ragsdale Kaplan, age 64 of East Point passedaway on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Southern Regional Hospital. Mrs. Kaplan was born on December 3, 1947 in Dallas, GA thedaughter of the late Willie Ernest Ragsdale and the late Mary Louise ChristianRagsdale. Mrs. Kaplan was a Medical Assistant with Fort McPherson and was amember of the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church of East Point. Mrs. Kaplan is survived by her husband, David LawrenceKaplan; two daughter, Mrs. Lora Ann Fakpor of Nigeria and Michelle M. McDonaldof McDonough; two grandch

Mrs. Betty Syble Standard Greenwood, age 83, of Powder Springs, GA passed away at her residence on August 10, 2012. Betty was born in Porter Daley, GA on June 24, 1929 to loving parents the late Mr. Harvey Standard and Mrs. Georgia Mae Brown Standard. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Mr. Richard Greenwood who passed away in March, 2003, infant son Alexander Greenwood, and two brothers Mr. Billy Standard and Mr. Buddy Standard. Mrs. Greenwood was a member of the Lutheran Church of Nativity in Austell, GA. She was also a lifetime member

Mr. Thomas Eugene “Tommy” Kelly, age 42 of Dallas passedaway on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Kelly was born on July 26, 1970 in Atlanta, GA the sonof the late Ralph Kelly and Annette Morriston. Mr. Kelly enjoyed fishing, playing video games, singing and playing theguitar. Mr. Kelly was of the Baptistfaith. He is preceded in death by hisgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kelly, Sr. Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife of twenty-three years,Shelbie Kelly; daughters, Megan and Tyler Ortega and Hope Kelly, both ofDallas; two grandchildren, Ivey Kelly and Chesney O

Mrs. Scarlette Lanier Newman, age 47 of Powder Springs, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012. Mrs. Newman was born on May 23, 1965 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of John Weddington and Inez Esther Morris Weddington. She worked as a secretary for Delta Bonding and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Newman loved her family and her grandchildren. Mrs. Newman is survived by her husband, Burt Newman; a daughter, Amber Newman of Dallas; a son, Alan (Lee) Newman of Powder Springs; two grandchildren, Zander Keheley of Dallas and Cayden Newman of Marietta; two sisters, Paula Pendelton

Mrs. Betty Gail Jacks, age 67 of Powder Springs passed awayon Friday, July 27, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Jacks was born on September 18, 1944 in Geneva, AL thedaughter of the late Richard Harold Backus and the late Maudrene ByrdBackus. Mrs. Jacks was a retired busdriver with the Paulding County School system with over twenty-five years ofservice and was member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Hiram. Mrs. Jacks loved playing bingo, going tocasinos, traveling, and bowling and dearly loved her family. Mrs. Jacks is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bobby JoeJacks,

Mr. Thomas R. Powell, age 70, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Tampa General Hospital. Mr. Powell was born on September 7, 1941 in Cheviot, OH; to loving parents the late Mr. Rufus Morgan Powell and Mrs. Mildred Stoneking. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mrs. Donna McKavnaugh Powell, and two brothers Mr. Gordon Powell and Mr. Richard Powell. Thomas was a talented man who loved and wrote many genres of music especially Christian, Country, and Folk; a man’s man who loved baseball and poker, and a family man who loved genea

Mrs. Shirley G. “Jerry” Cook Muncher, age 72 of Dallas passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Douglasville Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Muncher was born on January 12, 1940 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Arthur T. Cook and the late Mary Thelma Andrews Cook. Mrs. Muncher was a member of the Victory Tabernacle Ministries. She was a homemaker and enjoyed wrestling, playing bingo, and fishing. She is preceded in death by three great-grandchildren; brother, John T. Cook; and maternal grandparents. Mrs. Muncher is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Thomas “Tom” Munch

Mr. Gene A. Midgett, age 71 of Dallas passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Midgett was born on August 1, 1940 in Bellhaven, North Carolina the son of the late Daniel Toppin Midgett and Sarah Mary Elizabeth Overton Midgett. Mr. Midgett was a Marine and Army National Guard veteran. Mr. Midgett was a minister having preached for over fifteen years and was a member of the New Vision Full Gospel Church. He enjoyed making jewelry, hunting and fishing. Mr. Midgett is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Melanie Raimey Gibbs in 2004; sister, Do

Mr. James A. Mahaffey, age 89, of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. James was born on May 7, 1923 to loving parents the late Mr. Terry Wesley Mahaffey and Mrs. Julia Davis Mahaffey. He worked as a carpenter for North Brothers. He valiantly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Mr. Mahaffey is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Mrs. Betty Henderson Mahaffey of Dallas, GA; two daughters Mr. & Mrs. Daniel