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Mrs. Bonnie K. Smith, age 77 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. Mrs. Smith was born on June 2, 1934 in Gadsden, AL to loving parents, the late Mr. Virgil Alton Wise and the late Mrs. Lucy Annie Beavers Wise. Mrs. Smith was of the Baptist faith and loved her children. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by husband, I. L. Smith on January 17, 1981; a grandchild, Scotty Smith; and two daughters-in-law, Mrs. LuAnn Smith and Diane Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Shelia and Theron Rackley, Cart

Ms. Elaine Frances Bernard, age 66 of Dallas, GA passed awayon Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Ms. Bernard was born on November 20, 1945 in Washington, PAthe daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Desmond and the late Mrs. Beatrice RodgersDesmond. Ms. Bernard was a member of theAmerican Kennel club and was a champion dog breeder. She enjoyed her dogs as well as gardening andthrift store shopping. She was of theChristian faith. Ms. Bernard is precededin death by her husband, Paul Bernard, Sr. in 2004. Ms. Bernard is survived by son, Mr. Paul (Autumn) Be

Mr. William Earl "Doodlebug" Gilreath, age 57, of Temple, GA passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta, GA. Mr. William Gilreath was born on January 18, 1955 in Atlanta, GA to loving parents the late Mr. J.T. "Shorty" Gilreath and Mrs. Barbara Shoemaker Gilreath. He is also preceded in death by his brother Mr. John Thomas Gilreath. Doodlebug was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed ceramics and crochet. He loved to be in the kitchen cooking and making candy. His favorite outdoor pastime was fishing. Mr. Gilreath is survived by two

Mrs. Hilda Mae Seaman Swanson, age 83, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on April 4, 2012 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, GA. Mrs. Hilda Mae Swanson was born on February 9, 1929 in Bayou La Batre, AL to loving parents the late Mr. Benny Seaman and Mrs. Lucy Mae Raybourn Seaman. She is also preceded in death by her husband Mr. William Edward Swanson, Sr., and one daughter Mrs. Carol Merrell. Mrs. Swanson was a homemaker and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed working outdoors. She was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Mrs.

Mr. Rodney Reynolds, age 68 of Dallas, GA passed away onWednesday, April 4, 2012 at Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was born on September 24, 1943 in McKenzie, TNto the late Mr. Gilbert Reynolds and Mrs. Mattilene Allen Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds served in the Coast Guard duringthe Vietnam Era. Mr. Reynolds was aself-employed field service engineer specializing in industrial equipment. Mr. Reynolds liked fishing, going to yardsales, playing guitar, working on cars, and piloting airplanes. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mrs. SusanA. Krawczyk Reynolds; four

Mr. Lamon Garner Tibbitts, age 79 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. Mr. Lamon Tibbitts was born on November 3, 1932 in Dallas, GA to loving parents the late Mr. William Maston Tibbitts and Mrs. Vera Myrtice Howell Tibbitts. Lamon was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He worked in commercial and residential construction with McDougal Warren. He loved his family and enjoyed gospel singing. Mr. Tibbitts is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Mrs. Betty Huff Tibbitts; three sons Mr. & Mrs. R

Mr. James Douglas Crowder, age 63 of Carrollton, GA passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, GA. Mr. Crowder was born on September 25, 1948 in Dallas, GA ,son of the late Ethel Mae Crowder. He is also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debbie Ann Crowder in 1980. Mr. Crowder was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Carrollton and was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and his grandchildren. Mr. Crowder is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mrs.Beatrice Grace Cosby Crowder, Carrollton; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy (Trui

Mr. David Harold Dooley, age 69 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Dooley was born on February 20, 1943 in Rome, GA, the son of the late Mr. Jacy Harold Dooley and the late Mrs. Eva Corine Wright Dooley. Mr. Dooley was a veteran of the Navy Seabees having proudly served during the Vietnam War and was a member ofthe American Legion, Dallas Post III. He retired from Lockheed as a machinist and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Dallas. He loved entertaining his grandchildren, woodworking, guns, and playing bluegrass gospel music gu

Mrs. Dorothy H. Spinks, age 90, of Dallas, Georgia beloved aunt, great aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at her residence. For those who knew her, Dorothy was a true character, a fiercely independent soul who said what she meant and meant what she said. A bigger than life personality to her family and an aunt who inspired and instructed throughout her long and productive life. She was born the sixth child of Miles and Nann Henslee in Rockmart, Georgia on April 16, 1921. She met and married Sam Spinks of Dallas, GA in 1952. Together they owned and operat

Mr. Gene Francis Kennedy, age 83 of Hiram, GA passed away onTuesday, March 13, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Kennedy was born on July 17, 1928 in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of the late Mr. Frank Kennedy and the late Mrs. CatherineNelson Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was a retired Army veteran and proudly served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Mr. Kennedy enjoyed yardwork and woodworking. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann A. Elskamp Kennedy; a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Catherine (Cathy) and Bill Hornsby. Funeral Services for Mr. Kenned

Ms. Linda Diana Dillard, age 57 of Rockmart passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center. Mrs. Dillard was born on January 15, 1955 in Douglasville,GA, the daughter of the late Mr. George Dillard and the late Mrs. Betty Moon Dillard. Ms. Dillard was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, gardening, doing yard work, and shopping at flea markets and thrift stores. Ms. Dillard is also preceded in death by two sisters, Ms. Ethel Cook and Ms. Sara Dillard. Ms. Dillard is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs.Angela and David Pace, Rockmart; a son and da

Mr. Joshuah Darnelle Watts, affectionately known as “Bodean”, age 21 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his home. Mr. Joshuah Watts was born on April 4, 1990 in Marietta, GA to loving parents Mr. Clarence D. Tate and Ms. Sherry Lynn Bennett. Joshuah attended Christ Freedom Nondenominational Church in Hiram, GA. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing, skating, and listening to music. He enjoyed cartoons, movies, video games, Facebook, and hanging out with friends. All of his times were made more special by hanging out with his special Cuzzo Aa

Mrs. Blanche P. Cohran, age 88 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at home. Mrs. Blanche Cohran was born on September 18, 1923 in Troy, AL to loving parents the late Mr. Gustav Fredrick Porath and Mrs. Ada Lee Spradley. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years Mr. W. P. Cohran; as well as several sisters and brothers. Blanche attended Smyrna United Methodist Church. She worked as a purchasing agent for Paulding Memorial Hospital for 32 years, having retired at the age of 72. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She

Mr. Cleve Huston “Buddy” Cordell, age 79 of Powder Springs,GA passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Cleve Cordell was born on May 13, 1932 in Canton, GA toloving parents, the late Mr. William Preston Cordell and the late Mrs. RubyLucille Harrison Craig. He was a memberof the New Life Baptist Church. He wasknown as a great provider for his family and jokester and enjoyed gardening,pitching horseshows, working on bicycles, and camping. Mr. Cordell is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mrs. MaryEmma Rymer Cordell; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Mr

Mr. Billy Joe "Bill" Dodd, age 70 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Bill Dodd was born on October 31, 1941 in Dallas, GA,the son of loving parents, the late Mr. Joe R. Dodd and the late Mrs. Irene Womack Dodd. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Wendall "Wimp" Dodd. Mr. Dodd was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and worked for Hale Construction as a carpenter superintendent for many years. Mr. Dodd loved riding his bike on the Silver Comet Trail, woodworking, reading his Bible and other Christian books, and

Mrs. Jewell Ruby Myers, age 84 of Acworth, GA passed away onSaturday, February 25, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Jewell Myers was born on July 14, 1927 in Dallas, GA toloving parents, the late Mr. Dewey David Rackley and the late Mrs. Ruby Mary Lee Willis Rackley. She is preceded in death by her firsthusband, Mr. Sandy Maple; second husband, Mr. William Augustus Myers; Son, Mr.Jackie Maple; grandsons, Jeremy Maple and Paul Maple. Mrs. Myers was a member of the New Hope First BaptistChurch. She worked in food service forLockheed, enjoyed cooking and ca

Mrs. Mary Sadie Thompson, age 88 of Moreno Valley, California passed away on February 19, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Sadie Thompson was born on June 11, 1923 in Ellijay, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Henry Tucker and Mrs. Nellie Frady Tucker. She worked as a weaver at a cotton mill. She was a homemaker and an active prayer warrior in her church, Oak Hill Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons Mr. Houston Thompson and Mr. Norm Thompson; one daughter Mrs. Patricia Gilbert; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandch

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth “Da” Harris Young, age 94 of Temple, Georgia passed away on February 23, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Catherine Young was born on August 13, 1917 in Rossville, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Andrew Jackson Harris and Mrs. Martha Manery Harris. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Glenn Wilson Young and son in law Mr. Virgil Morris, who both passed away in 2001; two brothers, and four sisters. Catherine Young was an active member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and played a large roll in the building of the Fellowship Ha

Mr. Billy Joe Meeks, age 76 of Buchanan, GA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Meeks was born on June 29, 1935 to loving parents, the late Mr. James Washington Meeks and the late Mrs. Josie Estell Johnson Meeks. Mr. Meeks was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Evans Meeks in 1999; two brothers, Mr. Dorsey Meeks and Mr. Edward Meeks; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Mae Locklear and Mrs. Mary Atcheson. Mr. Meeks was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and was an Air Force veteran proudly serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Meeks was a m

Mrs. Donna G. Anderson, age 57 of Marietta, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Donna Anderson was born in College Park, GA on May 6, 1954 to loving parents Mr. Marion Gilbert Steele and Mrs. Opal Thompson Steele. Donna worked as a Machinist for Torco. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She loved to spend time with her dogs. Mrs. Donna Anderson is survived by two sons Mr. & Mrs. Gil (Rande) Wills and Mr. Edwin Wills; four grandchildren Lee Wills, Kandi Wills, Tyler Wills, and Briana Wills all of Dallas, GA; one brother M

Mr. Fred Watson Pace, age 72, of Centre AL passed away onSunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Fred Pace was born on October 2, 1939 in Dallas,Georgia, the son of the late Mr. Jasper Bill Pace and Mrs. Defreese IVPace. He is preceded in death by abrother, Mr. Douglas Pace. Mr. Fred Pace was of the Baptist Faith. He was a self-employed painter andcontractor. Mr. Pace enjoyed fishing,hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Fred Pace is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Pace ofCentre AL; two daughters and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny (Lynn)

Mrs. Mildred Inez Brown Morris, age 87, of Dallas, Georgiapassed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Mildred Morris was born on November 30, 1924 inPaulding County to loving parents, the late Mr. David Ross Brown and the lateMrs. Cora Long Brown. Mrs. Morris ispreceded in death by her husband, Mr. George Richard Morris; three brothers,Mr. Guy Brown, Mr. Clyde Brown, and Mr. Ray Brown; four sisters, Ms. NellieBrown, Ms. Pauline Moody, Ms. Marvine Moody, Ms. Ora Lee Sosebee, and Ms. Florance Moody. Mrs. Morris was a member of the

Mrs. Angela Jackson age 58, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Angela Jackson was born in New York, New York on October 18, 1953 to loving parents the late Mr. Mike Fish, Jr. and Mrs. Della Mae Thomas Fish. She is also preceded in death by one sister Ms. Sylvia Fish. Angela was of the Jehovah's Witness faith. She worked as a homemaker, busying herself with cooking and caring for her family. She enjoyed shopping, reading books, and socializing with friends. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her belov

Mrs. Sarah Louise Austin Lindsey, age 85 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Louise Lindsey was born on November 4, 1926 in Dallas, GA to loving parents the late Mr. William Polie Austin and Mrs. Bernice Pace Austin. She is also preceded in death by one brother Mr. Buddy Austin and one sister Mrs. Margaret Saturday. Louise was a lifelong member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. She worked as a para-pro and school secretary for the Paulding County School System at New Georgia Elementary School from 1968 –

Mr. David Allen Tutton, age 53 of Rydal, Georgia passed away on February 3, 2012 at Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, GA. Mr. David Allen Tutton was born in Atlanta, GA on February 22, 1958 to loving parents Mr. Malcolm Mitchell Tutton, Jr. and Mrs. Martha Janie Canup. He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Malcolm M. Tutton, Jr. who passed away in 1976 and 1 brother, Mr. Scotty Tutton who passed away in 1970. Mr. Tutton was self-employed and worked as a commercial painter and contractor. In his spare time, Mr. Tutton was a fan of baseball and enjoye