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Reverend John Merle "Big John" Emert, Jr. age 60 of Carrollton, GA passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA. Reverend Emert was born in Columbus, GA on May 20, 1950, the son of the late John Merle Emert, Sr. and Mrs. Hallie Nay Emert. Reverend Emert was a pastor at the Church of God of Prophecy in Waleska, GA. He enjoyed gospel music, helping others, and assisting other churches in need. Reverend Emert is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Mason Emert of Carrollton, GA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kimberly (Lamar) Atkinson of Temple, GA and M

Miss Bonnie Sue Ford age 48 of Dallas Georgia went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Miss Bonnie Ford was born on April 4, 1963 in Greenwich, CT the daughter to loving parents Mr. Oliver Ford and Mrs. Gayle Clayton. She grew up in East Haddam, CT, graduating from Nathan Hale-Ray High School in 1981. A competitive athlete in high school, she was awarded Most Valuable Player in Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. In 1985 she graduated from John Brown University with a Degree in Acc

Mrs. Bessie Mae Newton age 81 of Carrollton Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her daughter’s residence in Roanoke Alabama. Bessie Mae was born on March 7, 1930 in Atlanta, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Zachariah Miller and Mrs. Audre Mae Addison. She is also predeceased by her beloved husband Mr. Tatum Newton who passed away in 1988, and two sons Mr. Terry Newton and Mr. Michael Newton. Mrs. Newton worked as a seamstress for The Simmons Company for 35 years. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Bessie loved gardening and she loved her family. She

Mrs. Margaret Mangum, age 83 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Panama City, Florida. Mrs. Mangum was born on July 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Mr. John Elmore McClellan and Mrs. Gennie Elizabeth Barnes McClellan. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Mangum is survived 1 daughter, Mrs. Betty (Richard) Briard of Panama City, FL, one son Mr. Wade Palmer of Dallas, GA. Grandchildren, Michelle Butera, Richard Briard, Greg Byars, Samatha Weese Price,Malcolm Briard, Jessie James Fuller and Darrell Wade Palmer, one sister Annie Cosby of AL. Mrs. Mangum

Mr. George William Ball, age 77, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Ball was born on January 13, 1934 in Rome, GA, the son of the late William A. Ball and Lena Henderson Ball. Mr. Ball served his country in the Korean Conflict and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an engineer and boiler operator at several Atlanta hotels and also on a tug boat in Louisiana. He was employed with Kroger Grocery Store in the Deli for many years as well. In his spare time, Mr. Ball enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs football team and

Miss Patricia "Patty" L Holland age 47, of Acworth Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital. Miss Patty Holland was born in Oahu Hawaii on October 1, 1963 to loving parents the late Mr. Charles Earnest Holland and Mrs. Freda Mae Brown Holland. Miss Patty enjoyed old television shows, her favorite being The Dukes of Hazzard. She liked to color and enjoyed listening to Bluegrass Music. Patty was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. She was well loved and will be missed by many. Miss Patty Holland is survived by on

Mr. Larry Kenneth Ray age 64, of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his residence. Larry was born on December 26, 1946 in Cartersville, GA to Wilson Devas Ray and Colleen Videssa Self Ray. He worked as a Riveter for Lockheed Martin. In his spare time he enjoyed reading and classical music. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Mrs. Shelby Ray of Dallas; one son Mr. James Calvin Ray; one daughter Miss Carrie Allison Ray both of Dallas; mother and stepdad Mr. & Mrs. Joe (Colleen) Barton of Adairsville; one sister Ms. Cheryl Ray of Dallas; two a

Mrs. Frances Lenora Free, age 77 of Dallas Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Mrs. Frances Free was born on June 9, 1933 in Summerville, GA to the late Mr. Oscar Harper and Mrs. Lillie Mae Perkins Harper. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Mr. James Thomas Free, Jr. who passed away in 2010, and one sister Mrs. Margaret Reeves. Mrs. Free worked as a Telecommunications Clerk for Bellsouth. She loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. Mrs. Free was a wonderful homemaker and will

Mrs. Liddie Mae "Bobbie" Ingram age 84, of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Bobbie Ingram was born in Acworth, GA on March 31, 1927 to the late Mr. James Daniel Thomas and Mrs. Georgia Allmeta Rebecca Caldonia "Mettie" Hunt Thomas. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. J.B. Ingram who passed away in 2003, as well as six brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Bobbie Ingram was a Sunday School Teacher at Bethel Baptist Church and High Shoals Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and

Mr. Jackie Kendall Scott, age 71 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Scott was born on June 1, 1939 in Sulphur Well, Kentucky, the son of the late Mr. Eugene Hobart Scott and Mrs. Ruby Williams Scott. Mr. Scott served his country in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam era. He was also employed by Western Union as an Electronic Technician. In addition, Mr. Scott worked on the oil rigs of Kentucky and in the swamps of Florida. He was a member of Sulphur Well United Methodist Church in Kentucky and a 50 year member of the James F. K

Mrs. Kelly Lea Greenway age 44 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Kelly Greenway was born in Atlanta, GA on February 25, 1967 to loving parents Mr. Ronnie Lee Ray and Mrs. Anna Sue Walker Ray. Mrs. Greenway graduated from Paulding County High School in 1985. She was a wonderful homemaker and worked as a secretary for Etowah Engineering. She enjoyed many hobbies including crafts, shopping, and cooking. Kelly loved cats. She was very creative and enjoyed telling a good story. Kelly was very special to all who knew her and she will be mi

Mr. Rickey Loyd Hitchcock, age 63 of Villa Rica, GA passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Mr. Hitchcock was born on March 9, 1948 in Austell, GA, the son of the late Reuben Hitchcock and Mary Etta Hicks Hitchcock. Mr. Hitchcock worked as an assembly line worker for General Motors for many years. In his spare time Mr. Hitchcock enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and watching movies. Mr. Hitchcock is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joanne Cohran Hitchcock of Villa Rica, GA; mother in law, Mrs. Louise Cohran of Hiram, GA, and several cousins. M

Ms. Susan Angela Long age 49 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Roswell Nursing Home and Rehab. Ms. Long was born on June 20, 1961 in Marietta, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Willard Long and Mrs. Tressie Mae Cansler Long. She was an avid Gospel Music fan and attended Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Long is survived by one daughter Alissa Long of Atlanta, GA; two brothers Mr. & Mrs. Jay (Cheryl) Long and Mr. & Mrs. Don (Diane) Long both of Marietta, GA; two sisters Reverend & Mrs. Warren (Brenda) Causey of Dallas, G

Mrs. Alta Harris Hardy, age 86, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away at the Powder Springs Nursing And Rehab on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Mrs. Hardy was born on April 30, 1924, the daughter of the late Levi Harris and Myra Jessie Jackson. Mrs. Hardy worked in food service and was a cook at Powder Springs Elementary School for many years. In her spare time, she loved sewing. Mrs. Hardy is survived by her daughter, Delone (Laura) Holland of Hiram, Georgia; 1 son, Randy (Bev) Hardy of Douglasville, GA; 1 sister, McSel (Janette) Pearson of Powder Springs, Ga;

Mrs. Lillie "Inez" Elsberry age 96 of Dallas, Ga passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Elsberry was born on March 16, 1915 in Hiram, Ga, the daughter of the late Mr. Clifford Shipp and Mrs. Nettie Petty Shipp. Mrs. Elsberry was the valedictorian of Hiram High School for the class of 1932 and was a teacher for a short period of time. Mrs. Elsberry was also a homemaker and in her spare time she enjoyed nature and enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and flowers. In addition, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and genealogy as well. Mrs. Elsberry

Mrs. Vivian Dose Evans, age 97 of Dallas, Georgia formerly of Vicksburg, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at a local Hospital. Mrs. Evans was born in Issaquena County Mississippi on March 26, 1913 to loving parents the late Mr. Jacob Christian Dose, Sr and Mrs. Frances Moyzelle Tindol Dose. She was preceded in death by Her loving husbands Mr. John Ellis Gossen who passed away in 1937 and Mr. George Richard Evans who passed away in 2000; two daughters Doris Alise Evans Schlife who passed away in 1978 and Frances Louise Gossen Evans Mohr who passed away in 2001; two sisters

Mr. Charles Leonard Hartridge., age 71 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Hartridge was born on December 15, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama the son of the late Mr. Charles S. Hartridge and Lucille Hartridge. He was also preceded in death by one sister Patricia Hartridge. Mr. Hartridge served his country four years in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and motorcycles. He celebrated these enjoyments as a member of The Norton Club an English Motorcycle Racing Club. He was a graduate

Mr. William Kirby Barber, age 62 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Barber was born on January 30, 1949 at Douglasville, Georgia the son of the late Mr. William Nolis Barber and Mrs. Mattie Lee Waters. Mr. Barber served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Barber enjoyed hunting, working on cars and spending time with his son. Mr. Barber was a member of the Local Carpenter Union. Mr. Barber is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Barber of Hiram, GA. Three daughters, Suzanne Bond, Michelle Cantrell, Melissa Conner all of Dallas, GA. One

Miss Brigette Yvette Barron age 17 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at her home. She had been in declining health since January 10, 2010. Miss Barron was born on April 8, 1993, in San Jose California. She is the daughter of Mrs. Janice Weems Burford and Mr. James Barron. Miss Barron was a 2011 graduate of South Paulding High School and was honored as a recipient of the Spartan Award. She was a member of the Cosmetology Club and received an award for her accomplishments. She was inducted as an honorary member of the Steel Hoggs Motorcycle Clu

Mr. Thomas Franklin Carnes, age 72 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA. Mr. Carnes was born in Toccoa, GA , on February 22, 1939 the son of beloved parents, the late Mr. Samuel Franklin Carnes and Mrs. Henri Tee Long Carnes. He was a graduate of Campbell High School. He later continued his education at The American College of Technology where he studied to be a draftsman. He worked as a Master Printer for 50 years, over 40 of those were spent with W.R. Bean and Son. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Mr. Carnes en

Mrs. Brenda Judith (Judy) Liermann, age 64 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. Judy was born on April 30, 1946 in Cobb County and graduated from R. L. Osborne High School in 1964. In 1967 she married the love of her life, Boyd B. Liermann as he was beginning a career with the U.S. Marine Corps. They lived throughout the United States with Judy serving as a military wife. Together they had one son, Wade. Judy's devotion to her family was unparalleled. The joy she felt as a mother was only magnified by the experience of becoming a grandmother. After Boyd's retirement

Mrs. Mary Ruth Siniard age 91 of Dallas Georgia passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Ruth Siniard was born in Canton Georgia on December 30, 1919 to loving parents the late Mr. C.M. Tippens and Mrs. Cleo Cagle Tippens. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Hansel Siniard who passed away in 1992 and one grandson Mr. Richard Langford who passed away in 1965. Mrs. Siniard was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas Georgia. She enjoyed sewing, and reading her bible. She spent her life investing in her family as a fulltime hom

Mrs. Diane Lorraine Coker age 68 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Coker was born in Atlanta, GA on January 8, 1943 to loving parents the late Mr. Joe Howell Smith and Mrs. Harriett Louise Taylor Smith. Mrs. Coker was employed by Kroger until her retirement after 35 years of service. She loved taking trips with her family and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the mountains. Mrs. Lorraine Coker is survived by two daughters Mr. & Mrs. Keith (Cindy) Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Carl (Cathy) Hancock both of Dallas, GA; four grand

Mr. Hiram Hill Link age 90 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Douglasville Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Hiram Link was born in Oklahoma on July 31, 1920. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Link was later self-employed as a watchmaker. Mr. Hiram Link in survived by two daughters Karen Lawson of Moore, OK and Jean Satterwhite of New Castle, OK; one stepson John and Camilla Roberson of Dallas, GA; two sisters Peggy and Lyla; five grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and

Mrs. Ruby Smith Graham, age 93 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Rockmart Nursing Home in Rockmart, GA. Mrs. Graham was born on June 24, 1917, the daughter of the late Mr. Judson Smith and Mrs. Josie Cole Smith. Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Hiram, GA. Mrs. Graham is survived by two sons: Mr. Ralph E. (Donna) Graham, Jr. of Dallas, GA and Mr. Gene (Malinda) Graham also of Dallas, GA; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 1 s