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James William (Billy) Bullock passed away at his home April 24, 2009. He had suffered from cancer for the past four years. He was 75 years old. Billy was born May 20, 1933 in the Union community in Paulding County, Georgia on the family farm. His great grandmother was raised in Atlanta in the area of the Union Station and when the Caldwell family estate was sold she and his great grandfather Bullock purchased the farm because you could see the city of Atlanta, 45 miles away. She referred to it as a beautiful place where the water flowed in all directions, and she could see her home. Bill

Ms. Alice M. Clark age 66, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Saturday April 18, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Riverdale, Ga. Ms. Clark was born on January 31, 1943 in Blunt County Alabama, to her late parents Roscoe D. Wallace and Daisy Fennell Wallace. She attended Yorkville Baptist Church and was a loving mother. Ms. Clark is survived by a son: Samuel Reese of Jacksonville, Fl; two grandchildren: Dennis Keith Allgood and Tiffany Allgood; sister: Fannie Smith of Al; three nephews and beloved family member: Barbara Grange of Stockbridge, Ga. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Car

Mrs. Martha Cohran Landreneau age 81, of Temple Ga passed away Sunday April 18, 2009. Mrs. Landreneau was born on March 10, 1928 in Dallas, Ga, the daughter of the late Clora Furr Cohran and John D Cohran. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. Mrs. Landreneau is survived by Two Brothers: Horace Cohran of Douglasville, Ga and Luther Cohran of Temple, Ga One Sister & Brother in Law: Virginia & Earl Austin of Powder Springs, Ga;God Son: Adam Austin and Many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Landreneau will be held in the Chapel of the Jeff Eberhart Funer

Mr. Randy James Kerr age 46 of Hiram, Georgia passed away on April 12, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Kerr was born on June 4, 1962 in Marietta, Ga to his parents Jack L. Kerr and Hazel Seabolt Kerr. He worked in the construction industry for many years. Mr. Kerr was a loving father and husband. Mr. Kerr is survived by his wife of 28 years: Debbie Kerr of Hiram, Ga; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Brent and Kim Kerr of Rockmart, Ga and Tony Blankenship of Rockmart, Ga: daughter: Angel Kerr of Hiram, Ga; mother: Hazel Kerr of Marietta, Ga; father: Jack L. Kerr of Florida; brother and

Mrs. Martha Jane Johnston age 87, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Wednesday April 8, 2009 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mrs. Johnston was born on August 26, 1921 in Gordon County, Ga. She was a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Johnston is survived by two sons: Tommy Johnston of Dallas, Ga and George Johnston of Acworth, Ga; three Grandchildren: Christopher Johnston of North Carolina, Jeremy Johnston of Acworth, Ga and Susan Matthies of Woodstock, Ga; Great granddaughter: Jamie Johnston ; Sister: Clara Woodring of Calhoun, Ga. She is preceded in death by her husband: James Carl Johnston and

Mr. Grady William Womack Jr. age 79, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Monday March 30, 2009 at Tanner Medical Center. Mr. Womack was born on October 14, 1929 in Polk County Georgia to his late parents Grady William Womack Sr. and Netti Waldrop Womack. He was of Baptist Faith. Mr. Womack honorably served in the United States Army. He was employed for many years as a Tile Setter in the construction industry. He was a loving Father and Husband. Mr. Womack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Womack of Dallas, Ga; sons and daughter-in-laws: Gary and Cheryl Womack of Dallas, Ga, S

Mr. Charles O. Turley age 66 of Hiram, Ga passed away on March 21, 2009 at Northside Hospital. Mr. Turley was born in Kennesaw, Ga on June 15, 1942 to his late parents Luther Eugene Turley and Bertha Irene Cook. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Mr. Turley was owner and operator of Turley's Tree Service. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mr. Turley is survived by his wife of 44 ½ years Mrs. Linnie M. Turley of Hiram, Georgia; Son and Daughter in Law: Luke & Cindy Turley of Hiram, Ga; 4 Daughters and Son in Laws: Rickey & Beth Davenport of Acworth, Ga, Teres

Mr. Wayne Coalson age 75 of Rockmart, Ga passed away on March 20, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta, Ga Mr. Coalson was born on October 4, 1933 in Haralson County to his late parents Thomas Allen Coalson and Jamie Whitfield Coalson. He honorably served inthe United States Navy. Mr. Coalson worked for many years on the assembly line for General Motors. He attended Holly Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Coalson is survived by a Daughter: Karen Washington of Rockmart, Ga; Son: Eric Coalson of Rockmart, Ga; Grandson: Marty Defoor of Dallas, Ga; Great Grandchild: Alexis Defoor of Temp

Mr. Floyd Crane age 88 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away March 17, 2009 in Hiram, Georgia. Mr. Crane was born on December 22, 1920 in Talihina, Oklahoma to his late parents Wilburn Crane and Drew Bowman Crane. He attended Martinville Baptist Church. Mr. Crane is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Eddie Frank and Elaine Crane of Smyrna, Ga; Two daughters and son-in-laws: Barbara and Gary Mudd of Silax, Mo: Linda Lorraine and Edd Bell of Talking Rock, Ga; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Mr. Crane is preceded in death by hi

Mrs. Frances "Granny" Harris age 89 of Hiram, Georgia passed away at her residence on Friday March 13, 2009. Mrs. Harris was born on December 21, 1919 in Paulding County Georgia to her late parents Arthur Eberhart and Emma Gray Eberhart. For a number of years she was self-employed as a chicken farmer, later she was employed by Coats & Clark and then Malbon. Mrs. Harris was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and wife. Mrs. Harris is survived by a daughter: Sarah Bales of Hiram, Ga; son and daughter-in-law: Rev. Teddy and Sharon Harris of Cedartown,

Mr. Paul Kenneth Laitinen age 64 of Dallas, Georgia passed away March 12, 2009. Mr. Laitinen was born on October 19, 1944 in South Paris, Maine to his late parents Paavo Laitinen and Katri Heikkinen Laitinen. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Mr. Laitinen graduated top of his class in Army Signal Corps Training. He was of Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church of Dallas. Mr. Laitinen is survived by his wife of 13 years: Judy Laitinen of Dallas, Ga; Daughter and son-in-law: Jolie and Trent Palmer of North Augusta, South Carolina; Granddaughter:

Mr. Eddie Euell Eaves age 51 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Wednesday March 11, 2009 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. Mr. Eaves was born on July 31, 1957 in Gadsden Alabama to his late parents Johnny Eaves and Evelyn Cheek Eaves. Mr. Eaves is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law: Eugen and Dawn Eaves of Bremen, Ga and Johnny E. Eaves of Alabama; 9 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; two sisters: Darlene Raines of Carrollton, Ga and Carolyn Clark of Whitesburg, Ga; one brother: Ina Hill of Dallas, Ga an beloved companion: Ann Gendnon. Mr. Eaves is preceded in d

Mrs. Gaynell Matthews age 81 of Smyrna; Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Great Grandmother passed away suddenly Friday February 27, 2009 at Emory Crawford long Hospital. Mrs. Matthews was born April 23, 1927 in Paulding County Ga, the daughter of the late Nora Wilkins Hall and Roy Hall. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Daniel Matthews. She is survived by Two sons, Perry (Cathy) Matthews of Douglasville, GA; Randall (Amy) Matthews of Lakeland, Florida; One Daughter Teresa (Larry) Worhol of Katy, Texas One brother: Lamar H

Mr. Ralph Waits age 62 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on February 24, 2009 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Mr. Waits was born on January 23, 1947 in Fort Payne, Alabama to his late parents Buford Lee Waits and Edna Ruth Twilley Waits. He was of Baptist Faith. Mr. Waits was employed by Aieken Grading as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Waits is survived by his wife of 46 years: Lena Waits of Dallas, Ga; Daughter & Son in Law: Lynn & Phillip Gore of Dallas, Ga; Son: David Waits of Dallas, Ga; 6 grandchildren: Todd Gurley of Dallas,

A spiritual man took his rest today, the 24th day of February, 2009. This man's name was Wayne Russell Landers. The man who carried this name since January 20, 1947, touched his mother and father Classie and Lonnie Landers with his birth along with his entire family there near Hatton, Alabama. There were ten children born to the Landers family and now many, many more as grandchildren and the like, and he cherished them all. His brothers and sister are Herman, Gurnie, Evelyn, Lorene, Hilda, Hershel, Sherman, Christine and Carolyn. Wayne touched thousands with his kindness, compassion, thoug

Pastor Walter William Holland affectionately known as Pastor Wally passed away suddenly on February 24, 2009 at his residence in Douglasville, Georgia. Pastor Wally was born on September 12, 1954 in Hall County, Ga to his late parents, Mr. Ray Holland and Mrs. Emily Anglin Holland. Pastor Wally served as the Pastor of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church the last several years and was also employed by Print South as a Warehouse Manager and the Sound Manager for Christian Heritage Gospel Group. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Pawpaw, Uncle and friend. Pastor Wally is survived by his wif

Mr. Frank "Smitty" Smith of Rockmart, Georgia went home to be with Jesus Tuesday February 10, 2009 at Polk Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born in Douglas County to his late parents George W. Smith and Lou Emma Bartlett Smith. He was a member of Christway Baptist Church. Mr. Smith also served in the Army Reserves. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for 33 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 39 years: Judy Karen Smith of Rockmart, Ga; Son: Anthony Smith of Dalton, Ga; Four Daughters: Rebecca Darlene Ely of Buchanan, Ga, Angie Taylor o

Mr. Woodrow "Wayne" Owsley, Sr. age 70, of Dallas passed away Friday February 6, 2009 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Mr. Owsley was born December 25, 1938 in Manchester Georgia, the son of the Late Rembert Woodrow and Virgie Mathis Owsley. He was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church. Mr. Owsley was a Manager of American Freight Credit Union where he retired and also a Retired Bus Driver for the Paulding County School System. Mr. Owsley is survived by Wife Joy Zimmerman Owsley of Dallas, One Daughter Cynthia (Steve) Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah, Two Sons Woodrow Wayne Owsley, J

Ms. Vickie Marie Pope Hall age 41 of Temple, Ga passed away on January 31, 2009. Ms. Hall was born on May 16, 1967 in Douglasville, Ga to her parents Charles Pope and Dorothy Stewart Pope. She worked in the Health Care industry for many years. Ms. Hall is survived by a son: Dwayne Clifton Pope of Hiram, Ga; daughter: Jessica Hall of Dallas, Ga; Father & Stepmother: Charles & Carol Pope of Aragon, Ga; Mother: Dorothy Pope of Hiram, Ga; two brothers: Danny Pope of Hiram, Ga & Clifton Pope of Dallas, Ga; Grandchildren: Madisyn Pope; Austin Pope, Destiny Geer &am

Mrs. Mary Frances Maner age 91 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Hartland Hospice in Austell. Mrs. Maner was born on June 28, 1917 in Paulding County, Ga to her late parents J. E. Oneal and Ida Haney Maner. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Maner was homemaker and a loving mother and wife. She loved Gardening, growing flowers and quilting in her spare time. Mrs, Maner is survived by one Daughter & Son in law: Catherine and Lewis Grubbs of Buchanan, Ga; two sons & daughters in law: Jerry and Linda Maner of Hiram, Ga,

Mrs. Annie Lou Pickett age 91 of Dallas Georgia, passed away Saturday January 24, 2009 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Pickett was born on January 5, 1918 in Paulding County, Ga to her late parents Edwin Adolph Bell and Elizabeth Ava Hicks Bell. She was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church of Dallas. Mrs. Pickett belonged to the Eastern Star, Dallas Chapter and she helped her husband in his business for a number of years. In her spare time Mrs. Pickett loved to work in her yard and be with her grandchildren. Mrs. Pickett is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law:

Mrs. Vaster Virginia Butler age 78 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Friday January 23, 2009 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Butler was born on February 14, 1930 in Paulding County, Ga. She worked in the Textile industry for many years. Mrs. Butler was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. Mrs. Butler is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Arlene and Freddy Boyd of Dallas, Ga; two sons and daughter-in-laws: Ricky and Mary Ann Sweat of Dallas, Ga and Franklin and Pam Butler of Dallas, Ga; eight Grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her hu

Little Miss Kylee Marie Snow age two months, of Temple Georgia passed away January 21, 2009 at her residence. Little Miss Snow is survived by her parents: Madison and Anita Snow of Temple, Ga; Paternal Grandparents: Dean and Donna Snow of Temple, Ga; Maternal Grandparents: Tracey and Angela Hardy of Haralson, Ga: Paternal Great Grandparents: Dean and Patricia Snow of Whitesburg, Ga; and Tommy and Martha Lawhorn of Temple, Ga; Maternal Great Grandparents: Jimmy and Bessie Collins of Hiram, Ga and Tommy and Anita Hardy of Dallas, Ga; Aunt: Mardi and Morgan Snow; Uncle: Thomas Hardy: an

Mrs. Nancy Lee Garrison age 56 of Hiram, Ga passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Garrison was born in Macon, Ga, on September 22, 1952 to her mother Dorothy West Darnell and the late Jay C. Darnell. She was a photographer and a loving mother. Mrs. Garrison was a member of Rock Baptist Church. Services: Monday January 19, 2009 at 2pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Barnes. Interment at Melrose Cemetery. Pall bearers: Blake Darnell, Matthew White, Skipp Hatmaker, Robert Myers, Louis Peel and Bobby Dale. The family wi

Mrs. Leola P. Biddy age 89, of Dallas Georgia, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Austell, Ga. Mrs. Biddy was born on September 15, 1919 in Cherokee County, Georgia, daughter of the late William Thomas Keown and Ollie Reece Keown. She worked as a painter in a Doll Factory for many years. Mrs. Biddy was a loving mother and wife. Mrs. Biddy is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law: Mrs. Velma Chastain of Dallas, Ga, Mrs. Ann and John Spivey of Canton, Ga; one son and daughter-in-law: Claude Wayne and Carol Biddy of Austell, Ga; two sisters: Louel