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Mrs. Madge Clementine Rutledge, age 84 of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Madge Rutledge was born on November 12, 1927 in New Hope, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Henry Grady Pickett and Mrs. Tina Rackley Pickett. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. James G. Rutledge who passed away in 1996; three sisters Mrs. Opal Butler, Mrs. Lois Johnston, and Mrs. Dixie Pickett Echols; three brothers Mr. Paul Pickett, Mr. James Pickett, and Mr. Tommy Pickett. Mrs. Rutledge was a member of New Hope Firs

Mrs. Bonnie Lee Kitchens Kendall, age 53 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2012 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Bonnie Kendall was born on April 10, 1958 in Macon, GA to loving parents the late Mr. James Franklin Kitchens and Mrs. Jessie Selph Kitchens. She was also preceded in death by three sisters Mrs. Barbara Brookshire, Mrs. Ann Jenson, and Ms. Aubrey Selph; one brother Mr. Dale Joiner; and one son Mr. Johnathon Brookshire. Bonnie worked as a waitress. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Bon

Mrs. Bonnie Lee Kitchens Kendall, age 53 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on January 31, 2012 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Bonnie Kendall was born on April 10, 1958 in Macon, GA to loving parents the late Mr. James Franklin Kitchens and Mrs. Jessie Selph Kitchens. She was also preceded in death by three sisters Mrs. Barbara Brookshire, Mrs. Ann Jenson, and Ms. Aubrey Selph; one brother Mr. Dale Joiner; and one son Mr. Johnathon Brookshire. Bonnie worked as a waitress. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Bonnie

Mrs. Lena Mae Cole Waits, affectionately known as “Preacher” age 63 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on January 28, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Lena Waits was born on October 1, 1948 in Alpharetta, GA to loving parents Mr. Barney William Cole and Mrs. Dorothy Maybelle Garner Cole. Mrs. Waits was affiliated with Bethany Christian Church and had been attending McPherson Baptist Church. She was a seamstress for Omni Apparel. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Mrs. Lena Waits is survived by one daughter Mr. & Mrs. Phillip (Lynn) Gore; one son Mr. &

Mrs. Brandy Melissa Drummond age 35, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Brandy Drummond was born in Austell, GA on November 6, 1976 to loving parents Mr. Lewis Wayne Brown and Mrs. Donna Jean Wilson Brown. Brandy was a homemaker and an animal lover who had a wonderful collection of pets. She enjoyed riding her bicycle on the Silver Comet Trail. While indoors she enjoyed her computer and watching television. Brandy was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Brandy Drummond is survived by two beautiful children, one daught

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Wheeling age 56 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Jeffrey Wheeling was born on June 9, 1955 in Kennesaw, GA to loving parents Mr. Floyd Jeffrey Wheeling and Mrs. Frances Melissa Polk Wheeling. Jeffrey was a happy person that enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Jeffrey Wheeling was preceded in death by his father Mr. Floyd Wheeling, two sisters Mrs. Sherry Hillhouse and Mrs. Sarah Pinson; one infant brother Varlin Wheeling; and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Jeffrey W

Mrs. Carol Pearson Johnson age 67 of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on January 18, 2012 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Carol Johnson was born on December 2, 1944 in Austell, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Paul Eugene Pearson and Mrs. Mary Finch Pearson. She is also preceded in death by one daughter Mrs. Barbara McCollum who passed away in 2002 and an infant sister Miss Glory Ann Pearson. Carol worked as a cashier for Food Giant Grocery Store. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and reading. She was a gradua

Mrs. Betty McBrayer Johnson age 65 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Emergency Room. Mrs. Betty Johnson was born in Cedartown, GA on July 22, 1946 to loving parents the late Mr. Coy Eugene McBrayer and Mrs. Maudie Elizabeth Cole McBrayer. Betty was employed as a spinner for Shaw Industries. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed Fishing, quilting, sewing, crafts, bingo and video games. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her beloved husband of over 40 years Mr. Charles T. Johnson; three daughters Mr.

Mrs. Ruth Jones Briggs age 83 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Marietta Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Ruth Briggs was born on August 29, 1928 in Enfield, NC to loving parents the late Mr. Willie P. Jones and Mrs. Beatrice Silver Jones. She is also preceded in death by two brothers Mr. Willie Jones and Mr. Theodore Jones. Mrs. Briggs worked as a preschool teacher for Headstart in Boston for 21 years. She was also employed as a social worker and enjoyed working in the community. She enjoyed cooking and travel. She had a great love for her

Mrs. Thelma Mae Tidwell Rakestraw, age 82 of Dallas, GA passed away on January 13, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Thelma Rakestraw was born in Aragon, GA on December 23, 1929 to loving parents the late Reverend Tommy Tidwell and Mrs. Willie Mae Glass Tidwell. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Bennie Rakestraw who passed away June 11, 1990; two sons Mr. Clinton Joel Rakestraw and Mr. William Bennie Rakestraw. Mrs. Thelma Rakestraw is survived by three daughters Mr. & Mrs. James (Brenda) Snow of Powder Springs, GA, Ms. Tammy Wheeling of Dallas, G

Rev. Kenneth Arthur Cantrell age 68 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on January 8, 2012 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Rev. Kenneth Arthur Cantrell was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 19, 1943 to loving parents the late Mr. Emory Taylor Cantrell and Mrs. Clydia Marie Brooks Cantrell. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Ruark. Rev. Cantrell was a member of New Vision Full Gospel. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, camping and the mountains.. Rev.. Cantrell is survived by his wife

Mrs. Penni Roberts Crawford age 49 of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Penni Crawford was born in Dallas, Georgia on August 11, 1962 to loving parents Mr. Dewey Roberts and Mrs. Delores Roberts. She is preceded in death by her beloved grandmothers Mrs. Maner Bell and Mrs. Eunice Gravett, one aunt, Mrs. Myrtle Jones and father in law C.J. “Bo” Crawford. Mrs. Crawford enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, camping, going to the lake and beach. She always had her nails done. She worked at the City Café. P

Mrs. Ruby Evelyn Roper- Faucett age 73 of Piedmont, Alabama passed away on January 1, 2012 at Gadsden Regional Hospital. Mrs. Ruby Evelyn Roper-Faucett was born in Kennesaw, Georgia on February 24, 1938 to loving parents the late Mr. Ezra Hamilton Roper and Mrs Ruby Ethel Braswell Roper. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, husband of many years Henry Grady New and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Roper-Faucett enjoyed sewing, quilting, wood crafts and spending time with her dogs, Buffy, Dixie and Comanche. Mrs. Ruby Roper- Faucett is survived by her husb

Mrs. Teresa Ann Scarborough age 37 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Teresa Scarborough was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 7, 1974 to loving parent Mrs. Patricia Ann Morrow Tilley. Teresa was a member of New Vision Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and family. She worked as a deli clerk with Ingles. Mrs. Scarborough is survived by her beloved husband of seven years Mr. Adam Lee Scarborough. One daughter, Stormi Scarborough of Douglasville, GA. Three sons, Josh Collins of Douglasville

Mrs. Gloria Diane Stoyles age 43 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Gloria Stoyles was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 1, 1968 to loving parent Mrs. Paula Diane Pressley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Ronnie Stoyles who passed away in 2007; one sister Mrs. Darlene Crossley who passed away in 2011. Mrs. Stoyles was affiliated with Price Chapel Pentecostal. She enjoyed shopping, watching TV and talking on the telephone. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Stoyles is survived b

Mr. William Jerry Peacock age 72 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mr. William Jerry Peacock was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. on August 3, 1939 to loving parents the late Mr. Willie Sylvester Peacock and Mrs. Bonnie Easter Cook Peacock. He was also preceded in death by his sister Leavoda Hood and infant sister Linda Lou Peacock. Jerry was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He loved his home and family. Mr. William Jerry Paeacock is survived by wife Mrs. Dorothy "Nadine" Peacock of Dallas, GA. two d

Mr. Terrell Fredrick Wigley age 79 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Wellstar Community Hospice. Mr. Terrell Wigley was born in Dallas, GA on December 3, 1932 to loving parents the late Mr. Clarence Franklin Wigley and Mrs. Cora Idell Finch Wigley. He was also preceded in death by one sister Mrs. Reba Meeks and brother in law Mr. Edward Meeks. Mr. Wigley worked for a short time as a clerk at Southern Railroad. He later went to work for Georgia Power where he spent 38 years and retired as a District Meter Supervisor. He was a member of Sec

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Compton McClung age 93 of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy McClung was born in Paulding County, GA on January 11, 1918 to loving parents, the late Mr. George Tilton Compton and Mrs. Evalena Ellafair McMichen Compton. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years Mr. Corbit McClung, who passed away April, 17, 2006; and one infant son Quinton Karrell McClung who passed away February 1937. Dot, as she is affectionately known was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Da

Mrs. Glennis Camp age 75 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice, Austell, GA. Mrs. Glennis Camp was born on March 17, 1936 to loving parents the late Mr. Odom Folsom and Mrs. Ruth Pruitt Folsom. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son Ricky Camp; three brothers Mr. Doyle Folsom, Mr. Lemon Folsom and, Mr. Grover Folsom. She retired from Powder Springs Dairy Queen after 35 years. She enjoyed watching game shows. She was a loving and caring person. She touched so many lives with her willingness to help others.

Mrs. Patricia Anne Wright Coalson age 46 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Patricia Anne Wright Coalson was born on June 17, 1965 to loving parents the late Mr. James Milton Wright and Mrs. Dorothy Camp Wright. She enjoyed fishing, shopping. and camping with her family. She was secretary with Pipeline Plumbing. Mrs. Coalson is survived by her husband Shayne Michael Coalson of Villa Rica, GA.. One brother, James Wright of Hiram, GA. Two sisters, Tricia Childs of Virginia and Marie Blake of Marietta, GA. Mother and Father in

Mrs. Hazel Jarrell Griffin age 89 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Hazel Jarrell Griffin was born in Moundville, AL on December 18, 1921 to loving parents the late Mr. Felix Jarrell and Mrs. Beulah Bennan Clay Jarrell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Howard W. Griffin who passed away in 1997; one sister Mrs. Joyce Jordan; four brothers Mr. Rufus Jarrell, Mr. Tom Jarrell, Mr. Jodie Jarrell, and Mr. Lumey Jarrell. Hazel was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. She en

Mr. James Douglas Eidson, age 72 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. Mr. James Douglas Eidson was born in Dallas, Georgia on October 26, 1939 to loving parents the late Rev. Homer Eidson and Mrs. Leila Sosebee Eidson. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Perry Lee Crew, Izetta Landers and brother Curtis Eidson. Mr. Eidson was employed as a supervisor with International Harvest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing. Mr. Eidson is survived by his loving family, Mrs. Lynn Eidson of Dallas, GA. Michelle Hall of

Mr. Veril R. Fountain, age 70 of Fayetteville Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Hospice Atlanta. Mr. Fountain was born in Douglas County, GA on November 10, 1941 to loving parents the late Mr. Hezie Jackson Fountain and Mrs. Willie Mae Bearden Fountain. He is also preceded in death by one sister Mrs. Gladys Smith, and two brothers Mr. Lanier "Jabo" Fountain and Mr. Ralph Irvin Fountain. Veril Fountain was the owner of Southeastern Paint a paint manufacturing company. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He loved his church and his family. He was a

Mrs. Cynthia S. Swafford age 62 of Centre Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Tranquility Hospice. Mrs. Swafford was born in Douglasville, GA on December 2, 1948 to loving parents the late Mr. William Herschel Jordan and Mrs. Mary Duke Jordan. Cynthia had a wonderful flair for fashion. She always enjoyed beautiful clothes, manicured nails, and lots of sparkle. She expressed her love of fashion throughout her career as a cosmetologist. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and nana; who loved spending time with her family. She was affiliated with the C

Terry D'shaun "Rooster" Allen age 43 of Rockmart, GA passed away on November 30, 2011 at his residence. Rooster was born on October 2, 1968 in Dodge City, KS to loving parents Mr. Henry Eugene Allen and Mrs. Sharon Kay Murphy. Rooster was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a gun collector. He enjoyed motorcycling, cars, and model airplanes. He employed by JSK Excavation as a Truck Driver. Terry is survived by his beloved wife Pamela Ann Allen of Rockmart, GA; one daughter Kayla Renee Allen; three sons Jody Shaun Allen, Austin Patrick