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Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Gene Head, Sr., age 64, of Hiram, GA will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Lamar Parson and Rev. Keith Head will officiate. Visitation for Mr. Head will be Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. with services beginning at 3:00 P.M. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Head is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Shirley Head of Hiram, GA; Son, Mr. Larry Gene Head, Jr. of Hiram, GA; Daughters, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff (Amanda) Schultz of Hiram, GA, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny (Angela) Vazquez of H

Funeral Services for Mrs. Minnie Smith McTyre of Powder Springs, Ga. will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Benson Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Sims will officiate. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. McTyre will be Friday, October 22, 2010, 5:00-8:00 P.M. and Saturday, October 23, 2010 until the time of service. Mrs. McTyre is survived by: Husband, Mr. D.O. McTyre of Powder Springs, GA; Sons, Mr. & Mrs. Gary (Inez) Meadows of Austell, Ga. and Mr. Keith McTyre of Powder Springs, GA; Daughter, Miss

Mrs. Dorothy Naomi Lindsey Beard, age 89, of Winston, Ga. Passed away on October 19, 2010 at her Residence. Mrs. Beard and Her Husband the Late Rev. Leonard Beard served many years on the Mission Field. Husband’s Name: Leonard Lamar Beard Father’s Name: D.L. Lindsey Mother’s Name: Mattie Cochran Services will be held on Friday October 22, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Whittle officiating. Interment to follow in Paulding Memorial Gardens in Hiram, Ga. With Richard Ashlock, Ryan Ashlock, Mickey Lindsey, Alton Pope, Dennis Southern, C

Funeral Services for Mrs. Vernell Ragsdale, age 76, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Monday, October 18, 2010, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Dallas. Dr. Gregg Potts will officiate. Eulogy by Dr. Harvey Sacks. Pallbearers will be: Mr. Jason Ragsdale, Mr. Justin Ragsdale, Mr. Mike Huff, Mr. Richard Huff, Mr. Wayne Barber, Mr. Mike Fuller, Mr. Boyd Austin, Mr. Barry Ragsdale and Mr. Ken McMichen. Special recognition to the Dorcas Sunday School Class at Dallas First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Peaceful Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Ragsdale

Rev. Jack Edwin Matheney, Age 75 of Dallas, Ga. Passed Away on Friday October 08, 2010. Rev. Matheney was born on February 20, 1935 in Beaumont, WV to the late David Owen Matheney and Lucy Annie Mitchell. Rev. Matheney was married to Mrs. Edna Marie Vealey. Rev. Matheney was veteran of U.S. Air Force. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday October 10, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. from Country Chapel Church where Rev. Matheney will Lie in State from 3:00 P.M. until the service time at 4:00 P.M. Rev. C.L. Powers and Rev. Tony Mills will officiate the service. Interment will f

Funeral Services for Mr. Cody Coffman, age 17, of Dallas, GA will be held Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the chapel of Benson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010, 4:00-8:00 P.M. and Sunday until the time of service. Cremation to follow service. Mr. Coffman was a student at East Paulding High School. Mr. Coffman is survived by: Mother, Mrs. Tammy Daniel of Dallas, GA; Sister, Mrs. Angie Reavis of Dallas, GA; Aunts and Uncles; Nieces and Nephews; Grandmother, Mrs. Frances Balles of Marietta, GA; Step-Grandmother, Mrs. Diane J

Funeral Services for Mr. Ralph Dougherty, age 80, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Friday, October 8, 2010, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Daugherty will officiate. Eulogy by Mr. Buddy Gore. Interment will follow at Peaceful Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Dougherty will be Thursday, October 7, 2010, 2:00-8:00 and Friday until time of service. Mr. Dougherty is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Angela Dougherty of Dallas, Ga.; Brother, Mr. Alvin Dougherty of Acworth, Ga. and Rev. Bob Daugherty of Chickamauga, Ga.; Sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Joann) Pritchard of Dallas, G

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Hulsey Causey 91 Of Dallas, Ga. Passed away on Friday September 24, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Causey was born on September 8, 1919 in Paulding County to the Late Mr. Wesley Hogan Duke and Mrs. Lillie Bell Barber Mrs. Causey's Occupation was a Convenience Store Manager/Owner Husband: Mr. Lawton Causey Services will be held on Sunday September 26, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Ruston Robinson, Jerry Cohran, Donald Locklear, Raymond Lockl

Mrs. Doris Louise Huddleson, age 84, of Hiram, GA, away Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Mrs. Huddleson was born December 2, 1925 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Lillian Bevins) Pitts. Mrs. Huddleson was cremated with interment to follow at a later date. Mrs. Huddleson is survived by: Son; Mr. Weldon (Kathy) Huddleson of FL; Daughter, Ms. Lois Huddleson of Hiram, GA; Grandchildren, Cory Miller, Jessica Huddleson, Wesley Huddleson; Sister, Pearl of Johnson City, TN; Beloved Cat Milo. Mrs. Huddleson was preceded in death by: Daughter, Mrs. Denise "Denny" Thurner; Pare

Mrs. Ammie Lucille Brooks Thackston Thomas, Age 94 of Hiram, Ga. Passed away on September 17, 2010 in Austell, Ga. Mrs. Thomas was born May 5, 1916 in rural Paulding County, Ga. to the late Mr. George W. Brooks and Mrs. Mattie Shipp Brooks Meadows. Mrs. Thomas was married to the late Mr. Sylvania "Syl" Thomas. Mrs. Thomas worked as a seamstress with Malbon for many years. Mrs. Thomas was a Faithful member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church in Hiram, Ga. Services will be held on Sunday September 19, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Vaughn

Mr. Houston “Doak” Walker Of Dallas, Ga. 30132 Date of Birth: September 18, 1934 Place of Birth: Paulding County Ga. Date of Death: September 16, 2010 Place of Death: Residence Occupation: Machine Operator for General Motors Wife’s Name: Mrs. Elwanda LaJean Hutcheson Father’s Name: Mr. Jesse Walker Mother’s Name: Mrs. Hattie Blackmon Services will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Swift officiating. Interment will follow in New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be: Alan Walker, Le

Funeral Services for Ms. Jerry Dixie Berry, age 81, of Douglasville, GA will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Benson Funeral Home. Reverend W. James Cook will be officiating. Visitation for Ms. Berry will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 11:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Wednesday, September 15, 2010 until the time of service. Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville, GA. Ms. Berry is survived by: Daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald (Debbie) Bowman of Douglasville, GA; Daughter-in-Law; Mrs. Hyun Anderson of Douglasville, GA

Mr. Lowell Eaves Garner, age 82, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Mr. Garner was born on December 27, 1927 to Mr. Rufus Ulyssis Garner and Mrs. Ida Weaver. Mr. Garner was cremated. Mr. Garner is survived by: Sons, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis (Mary) Garner of Dallas, GA, Mr. & Mrs. David Garner of Dallas, GA and Mr. Tennis Garner of Rockmart, GA; Daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Rob (Pam) Thomas of Smyrna, GA; Grandchildren; Great Grandchildren; Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Mr. & Mrs. Julian (Addie Mae) Camp of Rockmart, GA Mr. Garner is

Mrs. Grace Clack Age 71 of Dallas, Ga. Passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Clack was born on November 15, 1938 in Norcross, Ga. to the late Mr. R.T. Clack and Mrs. Estelle L. Prater Clack. Mrs. Clack was employed with the Paulding County School System as a custodian. Mrs. Clack was cremated and a Graveside service will be held on Saturday September 11, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. from the New Hope Cemetery with Bro. James Robinson officiating. The family will be going back to Mrs. Clacks residence after the service for a time of refreshment and fellowship and i

Graveside Services for Mr. Walter Lawrence Thompson, Sr., age 75, of Douglasville, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 1:30 P.M. at Paulding Memorial Gardens. Rev. Stephen Byrd will officiate. Visitation for Mr. Thompson will be Monday 6:00-9:00, Tuesday 11:00-2:00 and 6:00-9:00, Wednesday, 12:00-1:00. Mr. Thompson is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Jean Thompson of Douglasville, Ga.; Sons, Mr. and Mrs. Walter (Denise) Thompson, Jr. of Bremen, Ga. and Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. (Cindy) Thompson of Douglasville, Ga.; Daughter, Ms. Sheri L. Wallace of Douglasville, Ga.;

Memorial Service for Mr. Terry John Dougherty, age 52, of Dallas, GA. will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Dougherty is survived by: Father, Mr.& Mrs. Ralph (Angie) Dougherty of Dallas, GA; Mother, Mrs. Maureen Smallwood of Gainesville, GA; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; Step Brother, Mr. Michael Craton; Step Sister, Ms. Susan Craton. Mr. Dougherty was preceded in death by: Brother, Mr. Ricky Ralph Dougherty; Step Brother, Mr. David Craton. Benson Funeral Home, Inc 309 Hardee Street Dallas, GA 30132 770-445-9494 ww

Memorial Services for Ms. Mona Marie Hummel Haring, age 43, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Jeremy Hicks will officiate. Ms. Haring was born April 18, 1967 in Canton, Ohio. She worked as a Nursing Assistant in the Nursing Home Industry. Ms. Haring is survived by: Son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Nicole) Showalter of Dallas, Ga.; Daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck (Nichole) Reynolds of Dallas, Ga. and Miss Sheena Haring of Canton, Oh.; Grandchildren, Christian Showalter and Chasity Showalter; Sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Jody (Tonya) Fowler of El

Mrs. Helen Thiessen, age 47, of Douglasville, Ga. (Paulding County) passed away on August 1, 2010. Mrs. Thiessen was born June 17, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts to Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Ira (Paula Barbara Grover) Avratin. Mrs. Thiessen was cremated. Remains will be placed at Boca Raton Mausoleum in Boca Raton, Florida. Mrs. Thiessen is survived by: Daughter, Miss Jennifer Thiessen of Douglasville, Ga.; Brother, Mr. and Mrs. Neil (Tosha) Avratin of Sebring, Fl. Mrs. Thiessen was preceded in death by: Son, Mr. Ari Coviello; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Ira (Paula Barbara Grov

Mr. Andrew Lee Roberts, age 27, of Powder Springs, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Mr. Roberts was born on March 23, 1983 in Cobb County, Ga. to Mr. Raymond Lee Roberts and Mrs. Sandra Jeanette Lewis Roberts. Services for Mr. Roberts will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in the Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. Mr. Roberts family will receive friends on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Sunday from 9:00 A.M. u

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sara Walraven Ray will be held Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Ron Wallace will officiate. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010 4:00-8:00 P.M. and Sunday until the time of service. Mrs. Ray is survived by: Husband, Mr. Carl Ray of Smyrna, GA; Daughters, Mr. & Mrs. Allen (Connie) Costlow of Dallas, GA and Mr. & Mrs. Joey (Susan) Duran of Ft. Collins, CO; Sons, Mr. & Mrs. Terry (Bonnie) Renfroe of Cedartown, GA and Mr. & Mrs. Kip (Alexia) Bell of Kennesaw, GA; Grandchildren, A

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Mr. Robert Larry "Bobby" Washington, age 67 of Hiram, Ga. passed away on July 28, 2010 in Cobb County Ga. Mr. Washington was born on July 6, 1943 in Villa Rica, Ga. to the late Mr. John Lester Washington and late Mrs. Ruby Kate Lovings Washington. Mr. Washington was married to Mrs. Carolyn Diane Hughes. Mr. Washington was retired from residential construction. Services for Mr. Bobby Washington will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neal Williams officiating. Mr. Washington will be cremated following the service. Visi

Eugenia Bryant, age 64, of Gainesville, GA passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, July 23, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home North-Riverside Chapel with interment to follow on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery in Dallas, GA. Lindsey Collins will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home. Mrs. Bryant was born on June 14, 1946 to the late Jesse and Cornelia Strickland in

Graveside Services for Mr. William Junior Hulsey, age 84, of Rockmart, GA will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at Bethany Christain Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Hulsey will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 5:00-9:00 P.M. and Thursday until the time of service. Mr. Hulsey is survived by: Brother, Mr. & Mrs. James (Joyce) Hulsey of Aragon; Special Niece, Ms. Tina Brock of Rockmart, GA and Mr. & Mrs. Duane (Henrietta) Campbell of Rockmart, GA; Nieces and Nephews; Great Nieces and Nephews; Special Friend Kathy (Kat) Cohran of Buchanan, GA.

Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph Thomas Eyles, age 58, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 11:00 A.M. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at U.S. National Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Eyles will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 5:00-9:00 P.M. and Wednesday until the time of service. Mr. Eyles is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Lisa Eyles of Dallas, GA; Sons, Mr. John Eyles of St. Albiens, WV and Mr. Joe Eyles of Virginia; Daughter, Ms. Jessica Eyles of Dallas, GA; Sons, Mr. Griffin Eyles of Davies, FL and Mr. Nolan Eyles of Davies, FL;