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Mr. Wallace Maynard Dye age 65 of Acworth Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Mr. Wallace Dye was born on March 7, 1945 in Marietta, GA to loving parents the late Mr. William Wayne Dye and Mrs. Willa Mae Meeler Dye. He was also preceded in death by one brother Mr. Ed Dye. Mr. Dye worked as the manager of a grocery store and was self-employed as a painter. He enjoyed cooking and bird watching. Animals of all kind brought him joy. He loved God and spent many hours studying the Bible. Mr. Dye loved his family and will be missed by many. Mr.

Mrs. Doris Fuller age 81 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell Georgia. Mrs. Fuller was born on June 19, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to loving parents the late Mr. Timmons Fuller and Mrs. Florence Lovins Fuller. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Mr. Samuel Fuller, and 3 infant children. Mrs. Doris Fuller was a member of Austin Avenue Baptist Church; she later attended services at Calvary Baptist Church in Powder Springs. She worked as a custodian for the Cobb County School System. Mrs. Fulle

Mr. Edmund Francis Sensing, age 52 of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, Georgia. Mr. Sensing was born on September 21, 1958, the son of Mr. Fred Smith Sensing,Sr. and Mrs. Mary Louise Holmes Sensing. Mr. Free served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked in the Banking and Finance Industry. In his spare time, Mr. Sensing enjoyed golfing, college sports, hiking, music and dancing. Mr. Sensing is survived by his daughter Erin Bell Sensing of California, parents Mrs. Mary Louise Sensing and Mr. Fr

Mr. Tony W. Hardy age 48 of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Mr. Hardy was born on June 5, 1962 in Hiram, Georgia, the son of Mr. Bobby Hardy and Mrs. Barbara England Hardy. Mr. Hardy worked as a heating and air technician and installer with Peachtree Service Experts. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, was a devoted NASCAR Fan and loved to DJ. He loved to help his friends and neighbors, was always just a phone call away. Mr. Hardy is survived by his wife, Mrs. Penny Sue McAfee Hardy, one daughter, Tosha (Jack)

Mr. William Albert Clark, age 70 of Rockmart, GA. passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 at WellStar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Clark was born on September 21, 1940 in Angelus, S.C. the son of the late Mr. David Ray Clark and Mrs. Annie Bell Cunningham. Mr. Clark was self- employed as a heavy equipment operator. He was a treasure hunter and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed playing Santa Clause at Christmas time. Mr. Clark is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Sue Griffith Clark, four daughters, Monique Adair of California, Teresa

Mrs. Lillian H. Ritter, age 84, of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Ritter was born in Dawson Alabama on August 5, 1926 to beloved parents the late Mr. Enoch Monroe Harper and Mrs. Mary Todd Harper. Mrs. Ritter is survived by her loving husband Mr. Julian Ritter of Dallas, GA, one daughter Ms. Julie Ann Ritter of Carlsbad, CA, one son Mr. James Jay Ritter of Dallas, GA, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, five sisters Noma, Nell, Jetha, Mickie and Vena, several nieces and nephews, as well as many other beloved fa

Mr. Bobby Durell Henry, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at WellStar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, GA. Mr. Henry was born on December 14, 1929, the son of the late Mr.Wilton Henry and Mrs. Minnie Lee Townsend Henry. Mr. Henry served his country in the United States Army as a Medic in the Korean Conflict where he became a Disabled Veteran and he kept in touch with his Korean Friends. Mr. Henry was a founding Commander of the Dallas VFW, Post 10832. Mr. Henry enjoyed fishing and was a car fan; also he loved guns and was a supporter of the 2Nd Amendment.

Mrs. Alma Lee Tedder of Dallas Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Alma Tedder was born in Louissville Kentucky on July 3, 1928 to beloved parents the late Mr. Coleman H. Whitlock and Mrs. Gertrude Virginia Belcher Whitlock. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Mr. Carl Tedder; three brothers Mr. Buddyy Whitlock, Mr. Melvin Whitlock and Mr. Roger Whitlock; and one sister Mrs. Martha Baugh. Mrs. Tedder enjoyed arts and crafts, plastic canvas knitting, traveling, playing the organ and singing. She loved playing with her dog

Mrs. Sara Eloise Sanders of Rockmart Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital. Mrs. Sanders was born in Haralson County Georgia on September 10, 1942 to beloved parents the late Mr. Marlin Oscar Crawford and Mrs. Iva Dale Lipham Crawford. She was also preceded in death by her brother Mr. Jacky Crawford who passed away in 2009. Mrs. Sanders was employed as a Lunch Room Manager for the Cobb County School System. She was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Mrs. Sanders enjoyed cooking, gardening and crafting. She loved and was

Mrs. Evelyn Atcheson Hunt., age 95 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mrs. Hunt was born on July 24, 1915, the daughter of the late Mr. Jess T. Atcheson and Mrs. Tishie Rakestraw Atcheson. She was a homemaker and loved her cat.. Mrs. Hunt enjoyed quilting, sewing, shopping and cooking for her family. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Dallas. Mrs. Hunt is survived by one son, Mr. Randolph (Elizabeth) J. Hunt, Jr., Marietta, GA. one daughter, Mrs. Jo Anne (Dr. James S.) Wall Jr. Huntsvil

Mr. Edward E. Norton, age 58 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Norton was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 13, 1952, the son of the late Mr. Hugh Lawrence Norton, Sr. And Mrs. Eva Ostean Norton.. He worked for many years with Western Electric and Lucent Technologies which later became AT&T in Sandy Springs, at the time of death he worked with Heidelberg Printing Press as a Customer Service Technician. Mr. Norton enjoyed woodworking. He was a devoted #1 Roll Tide Alabama Football and Bear Bryant Fan. Mr. Norton is

Mr. Ralph Hudson Newsome age 82 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell Georgia. Mr. Ralph Newsome was born on November 18, 1928 in Marietta, GA the son of loving parents, the late Mr. James Elec Newsome and Mrs. Myrtle Hudson Newsome. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Mr. Jimmy Newsome and Mr. Richard "Rick" Newsome. Mr. Newsome worked as a sheet metal fabricator for Lockheed. He loved spending time with his family. He was a very proud father and grandfather. Mr. Newsome is survived by his b

Mrs. Mary Lou Hudson Swafford age 88 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center in Dallas, GA. Mary was born on December 6, 1922 in Benton, TN to the late Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Ida Stinett Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years Mr. Vester C. Swafford, one infant son Thomas Swafford and one infant daughter Betty Sue Swafford. Mrs. Swafford was employed by Bomber plant (Lockheed) and later became a housewife and mother. She was raised in the Pentecostal faith a

Mr. Paul Lee Kuykendall Jr. age 75 of Conyers Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Paul Kuykendall was born on July 25, 1935 in Acworth, GA to the late Mr. Paul Lee Kuykendall Sr and Mrs. Ruby Alice Powers Kuykendall. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Jean Womack Kuykendall; his wife of many years Mrs. Mary Frances McCray Kuykendall; 1 son Mr. Michael Pate, and 1 sister Mrs. Mary Alice Curry. Mr. Kuykendall worked as a Television Repairman. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church in

Mr. Alfred J. Finch Sr. age 89 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Alfred J. Finch Sr. was born on March 3, 1921 in Paulding County, GA to the late Mr. Marcus Durham Finch and Mrs. Hettie L. Jones Finch. He worked as a supervisor of electronics at Lockheed Martin and as an engineer at WAGA TV. He was a Deacon at High Shoals Baptist Church and also a member of the Gideons. Mr. Finch is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Mrs. Betty Finch of Dallas, GA; 1 son Mr. & Mrs. Al (Kaye) Finch of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; 1 gran

Mrs. U.V. Barber Gray age 90 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her home. Mrs. U.V. Gray was born on January, 1, 1921 in Dallas, GA to the late Mr. Duane Barber and Mrs. Jeanette "Nettie" Kitchens Barber. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years Mr. Sharon Elward Gray who passed away on May 30, 1966; 1 son Mr. Sharon Duane Gray who passed away on March 25, 1998; 2 sisters Mrs. Pauline Mauldin and Geneva Williams both of Dallas, GA; 1 brother Mr. Nolis Barber of Dallas, GA; 1 step brother Reverend Grady Hix of Chatsworth, GA; 2 s

Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Tomestic, age 79 of Dallas, GA formally of Florida, passed away peacefully at WellStar Paulding Nursing Home on Friday, December 31, 2010. Mrs. Tomestic was a devoted homemaker. Mrs. Tomestic is preceded in death by her husband Francis Charles Tomestic. A direct interment for Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Tomestic will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 3:15PM at the Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida. The Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel PA, of Pensacola, Florida will be in charge of the Florida arrangements. Please jo

Mr. David Lee Golden., age 63 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, Georgia. Mr. Golden was born on September 12, 1947 the son of the late Mr. Verlie Golden and Mrs. Bernice Mae Bragg Golden. Mr. Golden worked at Stevie B's Pizza. He enjoyed listening to Country Music on the radio and bicycles. Mr. Golden is survived by three sisters, Noretta Fordham of Bowdon, GA., Evelyn and Earnest Cohran of Buchanan, GA, Martha and Clifton Bryant of Villa Rica, GA, one brother, James Golden of Winston, GA. Several nieces, ne

Mrs. Christine T. Cook, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mrs. Cook was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19, 1929, the daughter of the late Mr. Luther Turley and Mrs. Bertha Cook Turley. She worked in the lunchroom with the Cobb County School System. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, gardening and cooking for her beloved family. Mrs. Cook is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Sandra Merritt of Tallapoosa, GA. Mrs. Joyce Boyd of Acworth, GA, 2 sons, Bobby R. and wife Caroline Cook, Kennesaw, GA,

Mrs. Nona Braly Coppola age 51 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Nona Braly Coppola was born on October 29, 1959 to loving parents Dr. & Mrs. Samuel and Lucille Nesmith Braly. She was a graduate of Paulding County High School. She loved antiques. Mrs. Coppola once worked as a Registered Nurse for Piedmont Hospital. In later years she spent her time as a homemaker, showing those she held most dear how much she cherished them. She was a long time member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Mrs. Nona Braly Coppola is sur

Mrs. Marilyn Smith Pickett age 71 of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Vitas Hospice. Mrs. Marilyn Pickett was born on February 28, 1939 in Paulding County, Georgia; the daughter of the later Mr. & Mrs. Lemon and Opal Carnes Smith. Mrs. Pickett was a member of The Old Country Church in McDonough. She enjoyed being the homemaker and caretaker for her family. Mrs. Marilyn Pickett is survived by two sons Mr. & Mrs. Tony (Nan) Pickett of Conyers, GA, Mr. & Mrs. Todd (Heidi) Pickett of Locust Grove, GA; one daughter Mr. & Mrs. J

Mr. Jerry Sedine age 53 of Austell Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Jerry Sedine was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 11, 1957 to Mr. John Lester Sedine and Mrs. Barbara Hobert Sedine. Mr. Sedine worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. Mr. Jerry Sedine is survived by his son Mr. Joshua Sedine of Dallas, Ga; mother Mrs. Barbara Jackson of Newaygo, Mi; three brothers Mr. & Mrs. John (Sue) Sedine of Coopersville, Mi, Mr. James Sedine of Grand Rapids, Mi, and Mr. Jeff Sedine of Newaygo, Mi; his wife of many years Mrs. Lauree Adorno o

Mrs. Parry Lee Crew age 91 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. Mrs. Parry Lee Crew was born on September 10, 1919 in Paulding County. She is the daughter of the late Reverend Homer Eidson and Mrs. Lelia Sosebee Eidson. She worked at Matthews Elementary in the cafeteria. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for over 75 years. Some of her favorite pastimes included cooking and sewing. Mrs. Parry Lee Crew is survived by 1 son Mr. & Mrs. Donald (Gail) Crew of Dallas, Ga; 1 grandchild Mr. Bill Crew of Maryland; 1 gr

Mr. Jimmy W. Elder of Franklin, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Atlanta Medical Center. Mr. Jimmy Elder was born in Albertville, AL on October 24, 1949 to the late Mr. Morrell Elder and Mrs. Imogene Weems Baxter. He was self – employed in construction. Mr. Elder is survived by 3 daughters Mr. & Mrs. John (Angela Elder) Price of Newnan, GA, Mr. & Mrs. Willie (Lynn Elder) Lopez of Crowley, TX, and Mr. & Mrs. Aaron (Sandy Elder) Youngblood of Douglasville, GA; 2 sons Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Alex (Nikkie) Elder of Cornelia, GA and Mr. & Mrs.

Mrs. Jennifer L. Wilson age 37 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehab. Mrs. Jennifer L. Wilson was born on April 7, 1973 in Villa Rica, Ga to loving parents Mr. Willie Donald Ward and Mrs. Pat Simpson. Jennifer’s greatest love was her children, she loved being a mother. Mrs. Jennifer Wilson is survived by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Scott (Pat) Simpson of Dallas, Ga; 1 son Mr. Justin Whitaker of Hiram, Ga; 1 daughter Ms. Ashley Wilson of Newnan, Ga; 2 sisters Ms. Patty Brown, Mrs. Sandy Bivins both of Dallas, Ga;