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Mrs. Diann Burns age 60 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on October 27, 2009. Mrs. Burns was born on November 23, 1948 in Amarillo, Texas the son of Naomi Long Brisendine and the late Thomas Edward Brisendine. Mrs. Burns served as a communication center specialist for the United States Air force for 6 years. Mrs. Burns is survived by her loving husband of 36 years Mr. Robert Burns of Dallas, Ga.; 1 daughter, Miss Michelle Burns of Powder Springs, Ga.; 2 sons Mr. Michael Burns of Dallas, Ga. and Mr. Matthew Burns of Powder Springs, Ga.; her loving mother Mrs. Naomi Brisendine of H

Mrs. Amy Renee Batchelor age 39 of Dallas, Ga. passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2009. Mrs. Batchelor was born in Denver, Colorado on January 10, 1970 the daughter of loving parents Ed and Gail Sallee. She often worked as a free lance writer, but loved being a homemaker. Mrs. Amy Renee Batchelor is survived by her beloved husband of 19 1/2 years Mr. Christopher Keith Batchelor and her loving son Daniel Batchelor, both of Dallas, Ga; her father and mother Mr. & Mrs. Ed (Gail) Sallee of Palm City, Fl; 2 brothers Mr. & Mrs. Chris (Karen) Sallee of Douglasville, Ga; and

Mr. Johnnie (Buddy) Eugene Barmore Jr. age 53 of Dallas, Ga. passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Friday October 16, 2009. Mr. Barmore was born in Cobb County, Georgia on October 25, 1955 the son of two loving parents Ruth Crowe and the late Johnnie Eugene Baramore Sr. Mr. Holmes was previously employed as a carpenter. Mr. Johnnie (Buddy) Barmore is survived by his 2 sons David Eugene Barmore of Texas and B. J. Barmore of Dallas, Ga., 2 daughters Lisa Barmore and Stephanie Barmore both of Dallas, Ga.; his loving mother Ruth Crowe of Dallas, Ga.; 5 sisters Deborah Tow

Mrs. Annie Lucille Holmes age 85 of St. Simons Island, Ga. passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isle on Thursday October 15, 2009. She was affectionately known as "Nanny" to her loved ones. Mrs. Holmes was born in Dallas, Ga on February 26, 1924 the daughter of the late John Emmett Palmer and Annie Cohran Palmer. Mrs. Holmes was a homemaker with a passion for sewing and cooking Mrs. Annie Lucille Holmes is survived by her granddaughter Georgia Wyvonda and Steve Barrs of St. Simons Island, Ga., 1 grandson Crawford Perkins of Nashville, Tn; 1 son in law Harwell Perkins of Dallas,

Mrs. Rhonda Gurley Peal age 42 of Dallas, Ga. passed away in the loving care of her family on Tuesday October 13, 2009. Mrs. Peal was born in Fulton Co., Georgia on October 14, 1966 the daughter of Leroy Gurley and Ann Rainey Gurley. She was previously employed as a bookkeeper for the Paulding County Board of Education. Her most cherished pursuit was always the well being and love of her family. Mrs. Rhonda Gurley Peal was survived by her husband Jimmy Peal and 2 daughters Kara Peal and Jessie Peal all of Dallas, Ga; her parents Leroy and Ann Gurley of Dallas, Ga; 1 brother an

Mrs. Jessie Lee Davis age 77 of Dallas, Ga. passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2009. Mrs. Davis was born on July 21, 1932 the daughter of the late Andrew Hitchcock and Myrtice Rutledge. She was employed with the Paulding County Board of Education as a substitute teacher and was previously employed at Lockheed for many years. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her loved ones. Mrs. Jessie Lee Davis is survived by her husband Mr. Albert Davis of Dallas, Ga; 2 daughters and sons in law Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Darlene) Beatty and Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Leigh Ann) Anderson both of

Ms. Virginia T. Caldwell age 80 of Acworth, Ga. passed away at Wellstar Cobb Hospital on Thursday October 8, 2009. Ms. Caldwell was born in Gwinnett, Georgia on October 2, 1929 the daughter of the late John Levi Thompson and Cordelia Johnson Thompson. She was previously employed as a nursing assistant, but she loved being a homemaker.. Ms. Virginia T. Caldwell was survived by her daughter and son in law, Junior (Laura) Freeman of Acworth, Ga., 2 sons Edward Michael Caldwell and Jesse William Caldwell both of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and 1 sister, M

Mr. Doyle Ray Gage age 77 of Hiram, Ga. passed away at Wellstar Paulding Hospital on Tuesday October 6, 2009. Mr. Gage was born in Paris, Texas on October 19, 1931 the son of the late Oscar John Gage and Nellie King. He was previously employed in order control at Beck and Gregg Hardware. He was an avid sports fan who loved singing and enjoyed spending time in the mountains. Mr. Gage was a veteran serving in the United States Army from October 10, 1952 until he was honorably discharged September 16, 1955. His time of service included the Korean War. Mr. Doyle Ray Gage is surv

Mrs. Lois Jean Moore Neal age 70 of Douglasville, Ga. passed away at Wellstar Paulding Hospital on Thursday October 1, 2009. Mrs. Neal was born in Dayton, Tennessee on July 5, 1939 the daughter of the late James William Moore and Susie Thelma Rachel Moore. She was previously employed as a nursing assistant. Her hobbies were reading, all flowers and a love for fishing. Mrs. Lois Jean Moore Neal was survived by her 3 daughters and sons in law, Deborah & David Gage of Hiram, Ga., Patty Muchell Oliver of Stevens, Ga., Rachel & Kevin Mowery of Hiram, Ga.; 2 sons and daughters in law, J

Mr. Larry Everett Bennett, age 66, of Marietta, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Bennett was born on March 13, 1943 in Fulton County, the son of Mrs. Idilene Bennett Harrison and the late Mr. Glenn Bennett. He was a member of Milford Baptist Church. He retired from Kroger where he worked as a meat cutter. Mr. Bennett is survived by his mother Mrs. Idilene Harrison Bennett of Smyrna, GA, his two sons Mr. Randy Bennett of Acworth, GA and Mr. Rainy Bennett of Painsville, OH, and one brother Mr. Terrell Bennett of Los Angel

Mr. Vester C. Swafford age 89 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on September 27, 2009 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mr. Swafford was born in Pickens County on January 18, 1920 the son of the late Robert S. Swafford and Octavia Stone Swafford. He was a member of the Celebration Church of God. Mr. Swafford was retired from Kennesaw State University. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years Mary Lou Swafford of Dallas, Ga.; son and daughter in law, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph (Cynthia) Swafford of Centre, Al.; daughter and son in law, Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey (Linda) Ledford

Mr. Richard Shaun Butler age 27 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on September 22, 2009. Shaun was born in Cobb County on December 15, 1981 the son of Mr. Richard Butler and Mrs. Sharon Byrd Graves. Shaun attended East Paulding High School. He was employed as a pipe fitter in metal fabrication. Funeral services for Richard Shaun Butler will be held on Friday September 25, 2009 at 1 PM in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Mr. Nicholas Estes officiating. Pall Bearers will include Clint Stegall, Willie Robinson, Mike Hulsey, Travis Apodaca, Carlos Dupree, Josh McDaniel wi

Mr. Harrison G. Baxter, Sr. passed away on September 22, 2009 with his beloved wife by his side. Mr. Baxter was a lifelong resident of Paulding County and was born on October 4, 1947 the son of Mr. P. M. Baxter and Mrs. Willie Mae Hulsey Baxter. His was employed as a landscaper having retired after 30 years of service from Six Flags Over Georgia. Mr. Baxter was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services for Mr. Harrison G. Baxter, Sr. will be conducted on Friday September 25, 2009 at 4 PM in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Reverend Thomas Cole officiating. Following

James Aaron Johnston, age 46, of Dallas, Ga passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Atlanta Medical Center. James Johnston was born on July 2, 1963 in Paulding County, the son of Mrs. Betty Inez Waits Johnston and the late Mr. James "Sam" Marvin Johnston. He was of the Christian faith. He was self-employed in the tree service industry. James Johnston is survived by his mother Mrs. Betty Inez Waits Johnston, One son and daughter in law, Mr. Justin (Ava) Johnston, two brothers Mr. Joey Johnston and Mr. John Johnston, One sister Patricia Louise Arnold and two Grandchildren Kal

James Aaron Johnston, age 46, of Dallas, Ga passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Atlanta Medical Center. James Johnston was born on July 2, 1963 in Paulding County, the son of Mrs. Betty Inez Waits Johnston and the late Mr. James “Sam” Marvin Johnston. He was of the Christian faith. He was self-employed in the tree service industry. James Johnston is survived by his mother Mrs. Betty Inez Waits Johnston, One son and daughter in law, Mr. Justin (Ava) Johnston, two brothers Mr. Joey Johnston of Dallas, Ga and Mr. John Johnston of Dallas, Ga, One sister Patri

Mr. Aaron Luther McClung age 29 of Hiram, Ga passed away on September 10, 2009. He was born in Cobb County, Georgia on February 5, 1980 the son of Ronald J. McClung and Donna Lamb McClung. Aaron enjoyed football and all sports. He was a Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Aaron McClung was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Mr. McClung was employed as a laborer in sheet metal fabrication. Mr. Aaron Luther McClung was survived by his wife of 5 years, Mrs. Jena McClung of Hiram, Ga.; 2 children, Jazmin Born of Hiram, Ga., Dylan McClung of Hiram, Ga.; fa

Mr. Silas Parks Cohran age 95 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on September 10, 2009 at the Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mr. Cohran was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 10, 1913 the son of the late M. W. Cohran and Lola Parks Cohran. He was employed as a carpenter. He was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Silas Parks Cohran is survived by 3 sons and daughters in law, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth (Caroline) Cohran of Dallas, Ga., Mr. & Mrs. Earl (Marleen) Cohran of Alabama, Mr. & Mrs. Tony (Kathy) Cohran of Hiram, Ga.; 2 daughters and sons in law, Miss. Ruth Co

Miss Hattie L. Schumaker age 72 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on September 9, 2009 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. Miss Schumaker was born on November 20, 1936 the daughter of the late Clyde Schumaker and Ann Pavlick Schumaker. She was employed as a Professor of Technical Communications. Miss Schumaker was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Paulding Republican Party, Paulding County Rodeo, and the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club. She was survived by many beloved family members and friends. Funeral service will be conducted on Friday September 11

Mr. Jewel Overton age 86 of Powder Springs passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and Friends. Affectionately known as "Pa Paw" to many for the past ten years. He was a loving husband, and father, he was the "jewel" of his family's life. He was born in Clay Co ala to the late John and Emma Overton. He served in the Army in the 385th anti aircraft artillery, Battalian B during WWII. Mr. Overton worked in the Cotton Mills in Lagrange, Georgia. He loved fishing, selling bicycles to children. He is survived by h

Miss JoAnn Hardy age 51 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on September 2, 2009. Miss Hardy was born on February 12, 1958 in Colorado Springs, Colorado the daughter of Harold T. Hardy and Erna Nemetschek Hardy. She was a devoted homemaker and a loving daughter, sister and aunt. Miss Hardy is survived by her mother, Mrs. Erna Hardy of Woodstock, Ga.; 3 sisters, Ms. Brenda Stevens of Rome, Ga., Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Deborah) Hendrix of Dallas, Ga., Mr. & Mrs. Timothy (Cindy) Cunningham of Rome, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Haro

Mrs. Ruth Mae Sams age 80 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on August 29, 2009 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. Mrs. Sams was born on August 6, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia the daughter of the late Carl Alexander Voyles and Nettie Wilson Voyles. She was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted homemaker. Mrs. Ruth Mae Sams is survived by 2 daughters and son in law, Ray and Ann Chapman of Carrollton, Ga., and Judy Smith of Rockmart, Ga.; 1 son and daughter in law, Roy David and Maria A. Sams of Temple, Ga.; 6 grandchildren Angie Taylor, Christy Callis, Melissa Chapman, Tammy

Mr. Rufus Warren age 67 of Douglasville, Ga and previously of Blairsville passed away on Monday August 24, 2009 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Warren was born in Fannin County, Georgia on January 4, 1942 the son of the late Arvil Warren and Ethel Grizzle Warren. He was retired from the City of Marietta and then worked with the Marietta Housing Authority. Mr. Rufus Warren is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mrs. Corliss Walker Warren of Douglasville, Ga.; 3 sons and daughter in laws, Mr. Carl Warren of Douglasville, Ga., Mr. & Mrs. Marcus (Tamara) Warren of Cartersvi

Mr. J. B. Hembree age 74 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on August 16, 2009. Mr. Hembree was born on March 25, 1935 in Cobb County Georgia to the late Jasper "Jack" Hembree and Bonnie Lou Weaver Hembree. Mr. Hembree was employed as a manager at a concrete plant. He was an Army veteran having served his country for 2 years and was in the Air Force Reserves for 4 years. He was a member of the West Metro Church of God. Funeral service for Mr. J. B. Hembree will be conducted on Thursday August 20, 2009 at 2 pm from the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn Rountree and Re

Mr. William Preston Epps age 88 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on August 16, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Cartersville, Ga. He was born on May 21, 1921 in Collinsville, Alabama to the late George Washington Epps and Lizzie Terry Epps. Mr. Epps had been employed as a freight checker with Yellow Freight Company. He was an Army Veteran having served his country in WWII. Mr. Epps was a member of New Life Christian Ministry. He loved to travel and participated in many mission trips. [/size]Funeral service for Mr. William Preston Epps will be conducted on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at 11 am in t

Mrs. Zephia Frances Pearson Matthews age 88 of Dallas passed away August 4, 2009 at The Specialty Hospital @ Floyd Medical Center in Rome Georgia. Beloved Mother of David and Wife to her husband of 64 years the late Robert E. Matthews of Dallas. Mrs. Matthews was born daughter of the late Lydia Brintle Pearson and Judson L. Pearson in Dallas, Georgia on November 24, 1920 Mrs. Matthews was a Member of the New Hope First Baptist Church in New Hope Georgia. She worked as a Photo Finisher for Gaston's Photos in Atlanta. Graveside Services are planned for Saturday August 8, 2009 at 3 p.