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Mrs. Mary Labelle (Pruitt) Bynum, age 77, of Carrollton passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Carrollton Nursing and Rehab in Carrollton Ga. She was the daughter of the late James Ruben Pruitt and Ruby Irene Wheeler. Mrs. Bynum is preceded in death by her daughter Teresa D. Bynum and her brothers James and Hubert Pruitt. Survivors include One Daughter: Juanita(Gary)Pittman of Spotsylvania Va, Two Step-sons: Charles Faye(Carol)Bynum of Heflin Al, Bobby Joe(Virginia) Bynum of Dallas Ga, Two Grandchildren: Stephanie Pittman and Brian Pittman of Va. Two Great Grandchildren:

Mrs. Patricia Summerour Watson age 95, of Dallas, Georgia passed away February 27, 2008 at Paulding Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born February 28, 1912 in Marietta, Georgia, daughter of the late Mr. B. N. Summerour and the late Mrs. Amanda Mathews Summerour. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joe S. Watson, Sr., Sister Jamie Lee Cochran and Brother John Marshall Summerour. She was a graduate of Georgia State College for Women (GSCW) She retired from the Paulding County School System after teaching for 33 years. Mrs. Watson was a membe

Mrs. Shirley Joan Thomas, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2008, age 72, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, Ga. A homemaker, she was born to the late Dan Coats and Georgia Faye Newberry. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her Husband, Joseph W. Thomas of Dallas, Ga; Six Daughters, Theresa (Tom) Leahy of Woodstock, Ga, Marcie (Raymond) Wittig of Honor, Mi, Shelia (Terry) Turner of Elmira, NY, Tracy (Tom) Berger of Jensen Beach, Fla, Linda Thomas Rogers of Dallas, Ga , Debra ( Bobby) Price of Ft. Pierce, Fla; Four Sons; Roger Thomas of Gibraltar, Mi, Micheal Thomas of Buford, Ga, Kelly (Ch

Mrs. Barbara Jean Baumhoff, age 70 of Holtville, AL passed away February 23, 2008 at Kimberly Assisted Living in Dallas, GA. A homemaker, she was born to the late C.L. Brasher and Mary Bell Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Baumhoff. Mrs. Baumhoff is survived by her sons: Kenneth (Sarah) Baumhoff of Acworth, GA and Christopher (Heidi) Baumhoff of Bremerton, WA Daughter: Kathryn (Doug) Wright of Wylie, TX, 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild, mother: Mary Robinson of Letohatchee, AL, 2 brothers: Charles Brasher of Nashville, TN., James Brasher of Birmin

Mr. James "Jimmy" Wysong Martin Jr, age 66 of Dallas, GA passed away February 25, 2008 at Heartland Hospice in Cartersville, GA. A Railroad worker, he was born to the late James Wysong Martin Sr and Audery Faye Hamilton. Mr. Martin is survived by his Wife: Audra Martin of Dallas, GA Two Sons: James(Teresa) Martin of Dallas, GA, Keith Martin of Dallas, Ga Five Grandchildren: Stephanie, Taylor, Tyler, John, Andrew Martin all residing in Dallas, GA, Two sisters: Nevea Green of Luthersville, GA Audrey(David) Massey of Luthersville, GA. Also Nephews and Neices, Mother-n-law; Shirley English of Da

Mrs. Margaret D. Nealey of Dallas, Georgia passed away February 10, 2008 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, Georgia. She was born to the late Ulus F. and Nellie Heath Gable in Cherokee County, Georgia on March 6, 1930. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Nealey is survived by 2 Daughters: Sharon and Kenny Evans of Dallas, Georgia and Shelia Estes of Villa Rica, Georgia. 3 Sons: John and Susan Nealey of Waleska, Georgia Rick and Angela Nealey of Walseka, Georgia and Tim and Teena Nealey of Lynn Haven, Florida 2 Sisters: Pat and Howard McDaniel of Rockmart, Joanne and Bobby Jones of Dallas,

Mrs. Kaye Valentine age 72 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Saturday February 9, 2008 at her residence. She was born to the late Solomon and Jenette (Sidle) Lipsey, in Baltimore, Maryland on March 22, 1935. Mrs. Valentine is survived by her Husband: Gene Valentine of Dallas, Georgia 3 Sons: Joe Rice of Acton, Mass., Charles E. and Tracey Valentine of Acworth, Georgia and Eric Valentine of Marietta, Georgia Daughter: Susan Rice of Amhurst, Mass., and 5 Grandchildren. Mrs. Valentine was cremated and a Memorial Service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm in the ch

Mrs. Pauline Kennedy Traylor Lane age 86 of Dallas, Georgia and formerly of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on February 6, 2008. Mrs. Lane was born November 29, 1921 in Borden, Alabama to the late Mr. Clifford Ray Kennedy and Hattie Duke Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 7 years, Mr. George Lane and her husband of 33 years (former Chief of Police/City of Douglasville) Mr. Grady Traylor. She retired from Douglas County Board of Education. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Potts and Dr.

Mr. Joel Lee York Sr., age 67 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Friday February 1, 2008 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. He was born to the late James Owen and Beatrice Lee Jackson York, in Bartow County Georgia March 6, 1940. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and faithfully seved his country during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and Sister, Vivian Allen. Mr. York is survived by his Daughters: Gina York of Georgia and Susan and Jeremy Ughrin of Cartersville, Georgia. Son: Joel Lee York, Jr. of Lavonia, Georgia and 6 Grandchildren.

Mr. James Junior Weathington age 79 of Dallas, Georgia passed away January 30, 2008 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Mr. Weathington was born March 8, 1928 in Haralson County, Georgia. Fathers Name: Lou Weathington Mothers Name: Dovie Browning Weathington Occupation: Carpenter/Residential Construction Church Affiliation: White Oak Springs Baptist Church Lodge: Dallas Lodge Services: 11:00am Saturday February 2, 2008 in Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. C. L. Powers and Rev. Larry Davis officiating. The family will receive frien

Keturah Nichole Blow infant daughter of Phillip W. Blow and Esther Griffith Blow passed away January 29, 2008 at Tanner Hospital in Villa Rica, Georgia. She was born March 5, 2007 in Fulton County, Georgia. Services: 2:00pm Friday, February 1, 2008 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church 63 Hwy 101 South, Temple, Georgia with Grandparents, Pastor John Blow and Pastor Gerry Griffith officiating. The body will Lie-in-State February 1, 2008 from 1 until 2 pm at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, the family will receive friends at that time. Survivors include: Parents: Phillip and Esth

Mrs. Margaret Kirch Powell age 87 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Sunday January 9, 2008 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center. Mrs. Powell was born June 2, 1920 in Ind, Switzerland. Father's Name: George Kirch Mother's Name: Cecelia Dittgen Husband: Ray D. Powell (deceased) Occupation: Homemaker Services: Mrs. Powell was cremated and a Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday January 12, 2008 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Lithia Springs, Georgia with Rev. Carl Zdancewicz OFN-CONV officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior

Mr. Frederick (Tiddle) Roy Parrott age 58 of Hiram, Georgia passed away Friday January 4, 2008 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mr. Parrott was born December 31, 1949 in Fulton County, Georgia. Fathers Name: Marvin Dewey Parrott Mothers Name: Marie Beatrice Price Occupation: Sales/Auto Parts Services: Mr. Parrott was cremated and a graveside service will be held at 1:00 Wednesday January 9, 2008 at Paulding Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. C. L. Powers officiating. Survivors include: Wife: Diann Walker Parrott of Hiram, Georgia 1 Son: James & Terri

Mr. William Araton McPherson age 40 of Rockmart, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Heartland Hospice, Austell, Georgia. Mr. McPherson was born January 12, 1967. Father: Willilam A. McPherson, Sr. Mother: Maxie Siniard Occupation: Self Employed Services: Friday, January 4th, 2008 at 11:30am at Punkinvine Baptist Church with Rev. James Cook officiating. Survivors include: Wife: Leslie Cole McPherson of Rockmart, Georgia 1 Son: Matthew McPherson of Rockmart, Georgia Mother: Maxie May of Texas Father: William McPherson of Dallas, Georgia

Daniel Blake Moore, infant son of Joshua J. Moore and Samatha Mealer passed away December 31, 2007 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Service: 5:00pm Jan 2, 2008 Graveside with Rev. Henry Walraven officiating. Interment: New Hope Cemetery He is survived by: Parents: Joshua J. Moore and Samatha Mealer of Hiram, Georgia Grand Parents: Blake and Pam Mealer of Douglasville, Georgia Joey and Michelle Pickett of Hiram, Georgia Great Grand Parents: Georgia Pickett of Hiram, Georgia Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Whitlow of Blue Ridge, Georgia Mary & Bill Harper of Edg

Mrs. Daisy F. Wallace age 94 of Hiram, Georgia passed away on December 28, 2007. She was born September 10, 1913 in Paulding County, Georgia. Fathers Name: Sumpter Fennell Mothers Name: Elvira Portwood Fennell Husband: Mr. Roscoe Wallace (passed away May 3, 1999). Roscoe and Daisy were married on November 2, 1930. Occupation: Webber, Sleever/Peco Manufacturing Company Church Affiliation: Springdale Baptist Church Services: Sunday December 30, 2007 at 2pm from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Fennell and Rev. Bobby McDowell officiati

Mr. James (Robert) Burt age 76 of Temple, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Tanner Hospital. Mr. Burt was born June 15, 1931 in Paulding County, Georgia. Fathers Name: Gaurdie S. Burt Mothers Name: Katie Lee Crew Burt Occupation: Machinist/EAM Company Services: 2pm Monday December 24, 2007 in Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry Walraven and Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. Pall Bearers: Bryon, Keith, James and Chris Cole, Jeff Bradley and Reggie Osborne. The family will receive friends Sunday December 23, 2007 from 5 until 9pm. Inter

Mrs. Rebecca (Becky) Denise Hansen age 46 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on December 16, 2007 at Northside Hospital. Mrs. Hansen was born January 17th, 1961 in Marietta, Georgia. Fathers Name: Mr. Wylie Rakestraw Mothers Name: Mrs. Annette Tibbitts Rakestraw Husband of 19 years: Mr. Robert Mark Hansen Occupation: Teller/Georgian Bank Church Affiliation: Narroway Baptist Church Services: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 2:00pm at Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Tibbitts and Rev. Herschel Tibbitts officiating. Pall Bearers: Jack Haney, Kendall Smith, Terr

Mrs. Carol Kay Gienapp age 58 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on December 15, 2007 at her residence due to a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gienapp was born on September 12, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fathers Name: Joe Michael Mothers Name: Margaret Schmidt Michael Husband: Mr. Gary Gienapp Occupation: Textile Manufacturing Church Affiliation: St. Vincent de Paul Services: Tuesday December 18th 2:00pm at Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home Chapel with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Visitation: Monday evening from 5pm until 8 pm.

Mrs. Marion Camp Blackston age 88 of Clarkdale, Georgia passed away December 14, 2007 at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Blackston was born April 10th, 1919 in Paulding County, Georgia to Ross M. Camp and Bessie Lee Padgett Camp. Her husband, Mr. James Walter Blackston passed away in 2003. Occupation: Homemaker Services: Sunday December 16, 2007 at 3pm at the Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. Hershell Tibbitts and Rev. Todd Tibbitts officiating. Music provided by the Tibbetts Family. Grandchildren serve as Pall Bearers: Scott Daniell, Stacy Daniell, Zachary White, Wesley Wh

Mr. Jim Matak age 62 of Dallas, Georgia passed away at his residence on December 13, 2007. Mr. Matak was born July 28, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County). He and Gladys Swafford Matak had been married for 25 years. Fathers Name: Joseph Matak Mothers Name: Irene Otowski Matak Occupation: Plumber Services: 2pm Sunday December 16, 2007 from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Brother Jimmy Driskell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 3pm until 9pm and on Sunday from 9am until the service at 2pm

Mr. Ralph Andrew Davenport age 78 of Bremen, Georgia passed away on December 9, 2007 at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was born June 24, 1929 in Marietta Georgia. He and Judy Holbrook Davenport had been married 19 years. Fathers Name: Arthur L. Davenport Mothers Name: Nellie Pearl Hurst Davenport Occupation: Beverage Bottler (42 years with Coca Cola Company) Church Affiliation: Baptist Faith Services: Wednesday December 12, 2007 at 11am in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Wallace Cochran, Rev. Frankie Ellis, Rev. James Mulkey, and Mr. Mitch Parker offic

Mr. William Vernon Thompson, Sr. age 78 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away December 6th, 2007 at his residence. Date of Birth: November 1, 1929 Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida Occupation: Roofer/Housing Construction Fathers Name: Sidney Franklin Thompson Mothers Name: Verda B. Baker Thompson Services: Firday, December 7th at Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Wellham Officiating. Interment: Decoy Baptist Church Cemetery, Green Cove Springs, Florida Visitation: Friday, December 7th from 12:00PM until 4:00PM Survivors: 4 Daughters: Linda (

Mrs. Agnes Allene Parson age 82 of Hiram, Georgia passed away December 6, 2007 in the Douglasville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born to the late Marvin and Agnes Hill Thurmond in Paulding County on February 22, 1925. She was a Seamtress and employed by Arrow Shirt Company. Services: Saturday December 8, 2007 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Minister Richard Holbrook officiating. Interment: Bethany Christian Church Cemetery Visitation: Friday, December 7, 2007 from 4 until 9pm. Survivors: 2 Sons: Charles & (Ann) Parson of Hiram, Georgia

Mr. Harvey Wesley Pope, Sr. age 81 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on January 22, 2008 at Wellstar Douglas Hospital in Douglasville, Georgia. He was born August 18, 1926 in Polk County, Georgia. Fathers Name: Pink G. Pope Mothers Name: Viola Hyatt Pope Occupation: Sawmill, Metal Fabrication Services: Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Priest officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 23rd from 6pm until 9pm. Interment at Damascus Church Cemetery in Lindale, Georgia. Pall Bearers: Scotty Pope,