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Mr. Richard Jewell Hopkins, Age 67 f Rockmart passed away Saturday July 18, 2009 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome. Mr. Hopkins was born on October 29, 1941 in Cobb County Georgia to the late Nettie Mae Cochran Hopkins and Everette Hopkins Mr. Hopkins was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a dispatcher for the Paulding County water department. He also served in the United States Navy He is survived by his wife of 31 years Celia Wells Hopkins of Rockmart One son: Richard (Candy) Hopkins of Dallas One Daughter Christine (David) Bethune of Dallas One Brother: Stevie C

Mr. Troy M. Barnes age 58 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on July 17, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Barnes was born in Paulding County on October 15, 1950 the son of the late Arthur Marion Barnes and Mary Opal Harris Barnes. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Troy M. Barnes was a maintenance engineer and was employed by Paulding Memorial Hospital for several years. He was survived by two sons, Troy Jackson Barnes of Dallas, Ga., and Christopher Barnes of Taylorsville, Ga.; one daughter and son in law, Angel & Rodney Waters of Hiram, Ga.; two grandchildren, Caleb Waters and Che

Mr. Michael Eugene Spann age 74 of Dallas passed away July4, 2009. Mr. Spann was born to the late Mozelle Packer Spann & Leonard Truman Spann on November 9, 1934 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Spann was self employed as a Photographer for Real Estate Magazines and the President of the Lions Club. Mr. Spann served in the United States Air Force. Survivors Include his wife of 55 years Peggy Spann of Dallas; Daughter: Teresa (Kenneth) Roark of Dallas; Son: Mickey (Carol Ann) Spann of Kennesaw; Three Granddchildren: Jason Roark of Dallas; Scott Spann and Todd Spann both of Kennesaw; One Great Gr

Mrs. Doris Defnall Simpson Age 64 of Dallas,Georgia passed away Saturday July 11, 2009. at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. She was born the daughter of the Late Ina Lou Smith Defnall & Charles Eugene Defnall on May 22, 1945 in Douglas County Georgia. She was of the Baptist Faith attending Sunset Hills Baptist Church. Doris loved to travel and was a Grandmama to many little ones. She is Survived By: Son: Cleon (Crista) Simpson of . Grandchildren: Lindsey and Josh Simpson of Breman, GA. Brothers: Robert (Annette) Defnall of Douglasvill

Mr. Michael Eugene Span age 74 of Dallas passed away July4, 2009. Mr. Span was born to the late Mozelle Packer Spann & Leonard Truman Spann on November 9, 1934 in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Spann was self employed as a Photographer for Real Estate Magazines and the President of the Lions Club. Mr. Spann served in the United States Air Force. Survivors Include his wife of 55 years Peggy Spann of Dallas; Daughter: Teresa (Kenneth) Roark of Dallas; Son: Mickey (Carol Ann) Spann of Kennesaw; Three Granddchildren: Jason Roark of Dallas; Scott Spann and Todd Spann both of Kennesaw; One Great G

Mr. Joseph "JC" Calvin Cole age 87 of Dallas passed away Wednesday July 9, 2009 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mr. Cole was born February 13, 1922 the Son of the late T. L. (Tack) Cole and Lucy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Fuller Cole of Dallas. Mr. Cole served in the Army during World War II as a Radio Operator, Military Police Officer and Medic, he was the Radio Dispatcher that received the call the Atomic bomb had been dropped successfully on Hiroshima, Japan. later serving in the Civil Service as a carpenter and Mechanic to retirement. Mr. Cole was a member of The Dallas Masonic Lodge #182,

Mrs. M. Marie Baxter age 88 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at the Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center on July 2, 2009. Mrs. Baxter was born in Dallas, Georgia on October 14, 1920 the daughter of the late Warner Osborne and Ola Bell Maner. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Larry Orell Baxter and Marshall Wayne Baxter both of Dallas, Ga.; 2 grandchildren, Dana Michelle Baxter of Douglasville, Ga. and Addie Baxter Cole of Marietta, Ga.; one great granddaughter, Kyrsten Lindsay & Jason Reece of Vill

Mr. Raymond “Ray” Cyril Turner age 61 of Dallas passed away Monday June 29, 2009 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Ray was born son of the late Iva Lou “Dutch” & Cyril Turner on September 27, 1947 in Cobb County Georgia. Mr. Turner was employed as a postal worker for the Dallas Post Office. Mr. Turner served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed Hunting and Fishing and Golf Mr. Turner is survived by: Two Daughter’s: Jennifer (Kevin) Hornbuckle & Meredith (Johnny) Stewart both of Dallas. Four Grandchildren: Anna Cochran, Nic Hornbuckle, Noelle Hornbu

Mrs. U. V. (Marcy) New age 88 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on June 26, 2009 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Unit. Mrs. New was born on February 13, 1921 in Paulding County the daughter of the late John Clark Dodd and Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” Forsyth Dodd. She was employed as a cook at Wellstar Paulding Hospital for many years. Mrs. New was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. Mrs. New is survived by her husband of 34 years Mr. George A. New of Dallas, Ga.; a son and daughter in law, Mr. & Mrs. James (Irma) Mo

Miss Betty L. Cowart, age 63, of Milledgeville, GA, passed away on June 23, 2009. Miss Cowart was born on November 7, 1945 the daughter of the late William B, Cowart, Sr. and Jessie Ineal Merritte Cowart. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Paulding Memorial Gardens with Reverend Ronnie Cheatwood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:30 p.m. until leaving in procession for the cemetery at 4:30 p.m. Survivors include nieces, James &a

Mr. Issac Huska, Sr., age 59 of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Mr. Huska was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 9, 1950 and was the son of the late Thomas Huska and Mary Calhoun Huska. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Griffin Huska. Mr Huska was a mechanic employed in the automobile industry. Mr. Issac Huska, Sr. is survived by 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda & Danny Palmer of Forest Park, GA; Brandy & Chris Florence of Locust Grove, GA; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Dwayne Romport of Jackson, GA; Issac & Lisa Hu

The Season in the Life Of Mr. Joseph Samuel Roget, Sr. “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” “A Time to Be Born” Mr. Joseph Samuel Roget, Sr., affectionately known as “Sugar Bear”, one of five children, was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City, New York to the late Leslie A. Roget and Lula Worrell Roget. <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">“A Time to Learn”</H1>His formal education began at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in New York. He later attended Machine Tool and Trade School.

Mr. John Berl Clay, Sr. age 82 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at his residence on June 20, 2009. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on April 18, 1927 the son of the late Hubert Clay and Myrtle Barber Clay. He was of the Methodist Faith and was Chairman of Paulding County School Board when Paulding County High School was built. Mr. Clay was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Clay was retired from Lockheed. He is survived by a daughter and son in law, Martha & Doug Hendrix of Dallas, Ga.; grandchild, Morgan Dyson of Dallas, Ga.; brother and sister in law, William H. &

Mrs. Martha J. "M J" Logan age 49 of Acworth, Georgia passed away on June 18, 2009 [/size] Mrs. Logan was born in Rome, Georgia on December 9, 1959 the daughter of Donald F. Hester, Jr. and Betty B. Wade. She was a devoted homemaker. She is survived by husband, Danny Logan of Acworth, Ga.; Daughter, Jennifer Yarbrough of Mableton, Ga.; 2 grandsons, Jacob Spivey of Dublin, Ga., Wyatt Lehman, of Mableton, Ga.; Mother, Betty R. Hurst of Hiram, Ga.; Brother, Donald Hester of Powder Springs, Ga.; Sister, Anne Parker of WeWa, Florida; several nieces and nephews. A gra

Mrs. Betty Carol Hutchins age 76 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home on June 16, 2009. Mrs. Hutchins was born on February 22, 1933 in Paulding County the daughter of the late Cleo Morris and Nettie Gazaway Morris. She was a devoted homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hutchins is survived by one daughter, Deanna Jenkins of Dallas, Ga., two grandchildren, Alicia Edwards and Hunter Jenkins both of Dallas, Ga.; one brother, Donald Morris of Dallas, Ga.; one sister in law, Marie Morris of Dallas, Ga.; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hutchins w

Mrs. Mary Kate Haney age 83 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home on June 16, 2009 Mrs. Haney was born November 12, 1925 the daughter of the late John (Hoke) Matthews and Addie Bell Matthews. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. Mrs. Haney is survived by her 2 granddaughters, Wendy K. Baker of Kennesaw, Ga., and Marcy Lynne Bowden of Loganville, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Haney will be conducted on Wednesday June 17, 2009 at

Mr. Kevin Pack age 41 of Acworth, Georgia passed away suddenly on June 9, 2009. Mr. Pack was born on May 17, 1968 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Charles A Pack and Joyce Gallagher Pack. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Kevin was a graduate of North Metro Technical where he received his degree in accounting. He loved cats and enjoyed travelling. Survivors include his sister, Ms. Kelly Governale of Dallas, Ga; 2 nieces, Mia and Ashlyn Governale both of Dallas, Ga. Mr. Pack’s body was cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a l

Mr. Dennis "Hawk" Holcombe age 49 of Dallas, Georgia passed away suddenly on Saturday June 6, 2009 at Floyd Medical Center. Hawk was born on August 13, 1959 in Dallas, Georgia the son of the late Lola Elizabeth Cantrell and Delbert Holcombe. He was of Baptist Faith. Hawk enjoyed coaching ball teams. He is survived by his two sons and daughter in law, Brandon & Ashley Holcombe, Derek Holcombe both of Dallas, Georgia; one grandson, Ashdon Holcombe; six sisters and brother in laws, Ellen and Ed Wallace of Centre, Alabama, Mabel and Slim Dawkins of Rockmart, Georgia,

Mr. Silas Paul Pack age 78 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at his residence on May 31, 2009. Mr. Pack was born on February 23, 1932 in West Virginia, the son of the late Susie & Jess Pack. He was a devoted member of Crossroads Christian Center. Mr. Pack was retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked in the assembly line. Mr. Silas Pack is survived by his wife Mrs. Louise Beavers Pack to whom he has been married for 6 years; one son and daughter in law, Gary & Tina Pack of Atlanta, Ga; one daughter, Louise Ruth Pack of Tampa, Florida; 3 Stepchildren, Ricky

Mr. Coy Jack McBrayer, Jr. age 68 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on May 27, 2009 at Emory Hospital. Mr. McBrayer was born September 28, 1940 the son of the late Coy Jack McBrayer and Maudie McBrayer. He was a member of Harper Lake Baptist Church. Mr. McBrayer was a truck operator for Austell Boxboard. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Lois Ruth Railey McBrayer, of Dallas, Georgia to whom he has been married for 26 years; one son, Reverend & Mrs. Eugene (Melissa) McBrayer of Dallas, Ga.; two daughters, Reverend & Mrs. Paul (Kathy) Kiker of Buchanan, Ga.; Miss

Mr. Harold T. Michael age 68 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on May 23, 2009 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Michael was born on April 6, 1941 in Long Island, New York, the son of the late Larry and Allison Michael. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an owner and operator of a glass installation company. Mr. Michael was a veteran having served in the Army. Mr. Michael is survived by two sons and daughter in laws, Mr. & Mrs. Derek (Rachel) Michael and Mr. & Mrs. Eric (Tiffany) Michael both of Dallas, Ga; two brothers, Mr. Elton Michael of Tybee Islan

Mrs. Charlotte Kite age 67 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on May 26, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Kite was born on June 4, 1941 in Cobb County, Georgia the daughter of the late Carl Hamrick and Inez Morris Hamrick. She was a member of the Clarkdale Baptist Church. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Mrs. Kite is survived by her husband Mr. Howard Kite of Dallas, Ga. to whom she was married to for 47 years; 4 daughters and son in laws, Brenda & Greg Pope of Dallas, Ga; Cynthia & Mark Baggett of Temple, Ga.; Kathe

Mr. Andrew Jesse "Andy" Gibson age 46 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on May 7, 2009 at his residence. Place of Birth: Marietta Georgia Date of Birth: March 9, 1963 Fathers Name: Claude Silas Gibson Mother: Bonnie Lee Sims Church Affiliation: Jehovah Witness Funeral Services: Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 11 am in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. Officiating: Minister Jimmie C. Lindsay. Pall bearers include: Kenny Clark, Joe Smith, Max Smith, Matthew Cunningham, Mark Cunningham, and Edward Chastain. Interment at Georgia

Mrs. Vernelle Pace Lindsey age 88, of Union City Georgia passed away May 3, 2009 at Southwest Christian Care. Mrs. Lindsey was born on September 24, 1920 in Paulding County, Ga to her late parents William Oscar Pace and Bessie Wood Pace. She worked as a seamstress for many years. Mrs. Lindsey was a loving mother and wife. Mrs. Lindsey is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Jane Lindsey of Union City, Ga; Carl Johns of Atlanta, Ga, brother-in-law: James and Audranell Lindsey of Leesburg, Al; sister-in-law: Ruth Cannon of Douglasville, Ga; two grandchildren: Lin Johns and Mark

Mrs. Susie J Horner age 76 of Dallas passed away Saturday May 2, 2009 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta GA. Mrs. Horner was born June 15, 1932 to in Moodyville, TN. The daughter of the late Pansy Moody Hill and Grover Hill. She was a Member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Mrs. Horner was a Retired Paulding County School Teacher teaching in the New Georgia Community. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and The Retired Teachers Organization. Mrs. Horner is survived by her husband James Edward Horner, Sr. whom she was married to for 51 years. Two Sons: Mr. James Edward (Janet) H