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Funeral Services for Mr. Samuel John Keown, Jr., age 66, of Marietta, Ga. will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Thomas Garner will officiate. Interment will follow at Peaceful Meadows Memorial Park in Dallas, Ga. Visitation for Mr. Keown will be Monday, February 10, 2014, 4:00 - 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday until the time of service. Mr. Keown is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Rae Keown of Marietta, Ga. Son, Mr. and Mrs. John (Kathy) Keown, III of Acworth, Ga. Daughter, Ms. Stefanie Keown of Dallas, Ga. Daughter, Ms. Angela Keown of Acworth, Ga. Grand

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elwanda Wilson Walraven, age 74, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 11:00 AM at Benson Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Byrd will officiate. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 2 PM. Visitation for Mrs. Walraven will be Monday, February 3, 2014, 4-8 PM and Tuesday until time of service. Mrs. Walraven is survived by: Son, Mr. Hansell "Junior" Walraven of Douglasville, Ga.; Son, Mr. Calvin Grady Walraven of Dallas, Ga.; Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy (Wanda Walraven) Daws of Dallas, Ga. G

Funeral Services for Mr. Bobby Bailey age 80 of Marietta, Ga. will be held on Sunday February 2, 2014 at 2:30 PM from the Shiloh Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Bledsoe officiating. Interment will follow in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. The address for Shiloh Baptist Church is 75 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw, Ga. 30144. Mr. Bailey will Lie In State at the church from 1:30PM until the time of service at 2:30 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Chester (Julie) Bailey of Wichita, Kansas Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Pam) Carr of

A Memorial Service for Ret. Master Sergeant Leo Stanton Morris, Jr. age 84 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. with Full Military Honors. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday January 30, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Edna M. Morris of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth (Genie) York of Chattanooga, TN. Daugther: Mr. & Mrs. David (Lynn) H

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elaine Smith, age 80, of Hiram, Ga. has been rescheduled for Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Bethel United Methodist Church in Hiram, Ga. with Dr. Gil Watson and Rev. Chris Branscomb officiating. Mrs. Smith will lie in state at the church from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Doug Morris, Keith Davis, Jeffrey Morris, Wesley Norman, Kim Palmer and Matt Yung serving as Pall Bearers. Mrs. Smith's family will be receiving friends on Monday January 27, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie Rakestraw Graham age 82 of Hiram, Ga. will be held on Monday January 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ron Daniel officiating. Interment will follow in the Paulding Memorial Gardens in Hiram, Ga. with Derek Graham, Ron Cole, Will Mallory, Michael Palmer, Wendell Rakestraw, Larry Rakestraw Honorary Escort will be John Rakestraw The family will be receiving friends on Sunday January 26, 2014 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Mrs. Trinie Graham Cole of Hiram, Ga. Mr. &

Funeral Services for Mr. James Earl "Jimmy" Fields age 67 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Monday January 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Curtis Turner officiating. Mr. Fields family will be receiving friends on Monday January 27, 2014 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Jason (Ariana) Fields of Dallas, Ga. Grandchildren: Isabella, Sofia and Ava Fields Mother: Mrs. L.E. Dodd Fields of Dallas, Ga. Brother: Mr. & Mrs. Sam (Diane) Fields of Dallas, Ga. Brother: Mr. Bill Fields o

Funeral Services for Mr. Martin Luther Landrum, age 70, of Rockmart, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Andy Fennell will officiate. Interment will follow at Yorkville Memory Gardens. Visitation for Mr. Landrum will be Saturday, January 25, 2014, 4-8 P.M. Mr. Landrum is survived by: Wife, Mr. Ann Landrum of Rockmart, Ga. Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Lisa) Thomas of Rockmart, Ga. Son, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Christel) Landrum of Rockmart, Ga. Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Sabrina) Powell of Rockmart, Ga. Grandchildren,

Funeral Services for Mrs. Juanita "Bosco" Maxwell age 54 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Saturday January 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Ga. with Rev. Johnny McBurrow and Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Mrs. Maxwell's family will be receiving friends on Friday January 17, 2014 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. Todd McClendon of Atlanta, Ga. Daughter: Mrs. Brittney Wright of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mrs. Brandy Maxwell of Dallas, Ga. Four Grandchildren Life time Companion: David McKinley of Dallas, Ga. Mother:

Funeral Services for Mr. J.C. Thomason age 91 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Tibbitts and Rev. Todd Tibbitts officiating. Interment will follow in the Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery with Howell Thomason, Clay Thomason, Nick Wilson, Billy Thomason, Blake Corley and Landon Tibbitts serving as Pall Bearers. The family will be receiving friends on Monday January 13, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mr. Thomason worked in the Sawmill industry and was very knowledgeable in the history of the Burnt H

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Frances Cole Leak, age 82, of Powder Springs, Ga. will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Tabor Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Leak will be Saturday, January 11, 2014, 3 - 6 P.M. Mrs. Leak is survived by: Husband, Mr. Charles William Leak; Son, Mr. Steven Leak of Powder Springs, Ga. Brother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Martha) Cole of Dallas, Ga.; Nieces and Nephews. Mrs. Leak was preceded in death by: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Earl (Mary Eunice Rogers) Cole;Brothers, Mr. Earl Co

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Vicki Leah Thompson age 52 of Villa Rica (Paulding County), will be held on Friday January 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be receiving friends on Friday January 10, 2014 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM. Survivors Include: Husband: Mr. Edward Thompson of Villa Rica, Ga. Son: Mr. Robert Vila of Dallas, Ga. Son: Mr. & Mrs. Kyle (Brittany) Vila of Douglasville, Ga. Daughter: Miss Morgan Vila of Dallas, Ga. Son: Mr. Jason Vila of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Miss Leah Vila of Villa Rica, Ga. Grandchildren:

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Theresa "Terrie" Meadows age 44 of Douglasville, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held on Sunday January 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Miss Taylor Trinity Livingston of Douglasville, Ga. Son: Mr. Zachary Tyler Shane Livingston of Douglasville, Ga. Sister: Mr. & Mrs. Luke (Carmen Odessa Garcia) Thompson of Douglasville, Ga. Aunt: Mrs. Theresa G. Livingston of Douglasville, Ga. Aunt: Mr. & Mrs. Billy

Mr. John Allen Massey age 30 of Marietta, Ga. passed away on December 27, 2013. Mr. Massey is being cremated and no services are planned at this time. Survivors Include: Mother: Mrs. Phyllis Massey of Marietta, Ga. Sister: Mr. & Mrs. Jesus (Ellen Massey) Rodriguez of Denton, Texas Brother: Mr. Adam Massey of Marietta, Ga. Girlfriend: Lisa Davis of Marietta, Ga. Four Nieces and One Nephew Preceded In Death By: Father: Mr. James William Massey Benson Funeral Home, Inc. 309 Hardee Street Dallas, Ga. 30132 770-445-9494 www.Bensonfuneralhome.net

Funeral Services for Mr. Albert Carroll Mills age 68 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Friday January 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the Country Chapel Church off Scoggins Road. Mr. Mills son Tony Mills will be officiating the service. Mr. Mills will lie in state at the church from 1:30 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Melrose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with the Fulton County Police Department serving as Pall Bearers. Mr. Mills family will be receiving friends on Thursday January 2, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs.

Graveside Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Patricia Johnson O'Neal age 59 of Cartersville, Ga. will be held on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Hill Crest Cemetery in Villa Rica, Ga. with Rev. Johnny Atkins officiating. Pall bearers will be Brian O'Neal, Daniel O'Neal, Chris O'Neal, Kenneth O'Neal, John Atkins and Eli White Mrs. O'Neal's family will be receiving friends at the Funeral Home on Tuesday December 17, 2013 from 10:00 AM until 1:30 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. John (Kayla) Atkins of Cartersville, Ga. Son: Mr. Kevin O'Neal of Dal

Funeral Services for Mr. Lewis Clack age 83 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ron Daniel officiating and Mr. Clacks daughter Mrs. Ginger Cole giving a eulogy. Interment will follow in the New Hope Memory Gardens. Mr. Clacks family will be receiving friends on Tuesday December 10, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Betty Clack of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Ricky (Ginger) Cole of New Hope, Ga. Son: Mr. & Mrs. Garry (Veda) Clack of New Hope, Ga. Sp

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bennie J. Nash age 85 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Lundy and Dr. Jerry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery with A.J. Reece, Kyle Harris, Joe Street, Tim Wilson, Jody Street and Joe Reece serving as Pall Bearers. Mrs. Nashs family will be receiving friends on Monday December 9, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Danny (Kathy) Harris of Hiram, Ga. Daughter: Dana Harris o

A Memorial service for Mrs. Katie Jane Taylor age 86 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Sunday December 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Bell officiating. Mrs. Taylors family will be receiving friends on Sunday December 8, 2013 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Patrick (Janet) Ramsey of Dallas, Ga. Brother: Mr. James Winans of Texas Sister: Mrs. Maria Beal of Texas Brother: Mr. Arville Winans, Jr. of California Grandchildren: Mr. & Mrs. Joshua (Katie) Hardy of Smyrna, Ga. Jourdan Hardy

Graveside services for Mrs. Margaret Harris Dunaway age 84 of Warner Robins, Ga. will be held on Friday December 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM from the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Allen Hughes officiating. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Franklin (Judy) Dunaway of Rydal, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest (Windie) Bennett of Warner Robins, Ga. Grandson: Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. (Sharon) Bennett Great Grandson: Andrew Bennett Granddaughter: Amanda Bennett and Mr. Tony Brown Preceded In Death By: Husband: Mr. Buford Dunaway Son: Mr. Russell Dun

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Morris Postell Wilson age 82 of Marietta, Ga. will be held on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. Interment will follow in the Dallas City Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson's family will be receiving friends on Tuesday December 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen (Scarlett Postell) Bryant Grandson: Mr. Brandon Dunnigan and fiance Tammy McClendon Granddaughter: Miss Stephanie Dunnigan and fiance Mr. Carlos Bonnin Si

Funeral Services for Mr. Dorsey Ray Lang, age 79, of Douglasville (Paulding County), Ga. will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 1:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ron Burgess will officiate. Interment will follow at Yorkville Memorial Gardens in Yorkville, Ga. Visitation for Mr. Lang will be Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Mr. Lang is survived by: Wife: Mrs. Rose Mary Lang of Douglasville (Paulding County), Ga. Son: Mr.& Mrs. Randy (Collett) Lang of Kennesaw, Ga. Son: Mr. & Mrs. Ross (Kathy) Lang of Powder Springs, Ga. Son: Mr. &

Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances McMahan, age 83, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Monday, November 25, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Morrell will officiate. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. Visitation for Mrs. McMahan will be Monday, November 25, 2013, 11A.M. - 2P.M. Mrs. McMahan is survived by: Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Pastor Rita) Wright of Dallas, Ga.; Son, Mr. and Mrs. Ben (Helen) McMahan of Hiram, Ga.; Son, Mr. and Mrs. John (Sherry) McMahan of Hopemill, North Carolina; Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Beverly) Kom

Funeral Services for Mrs. Cathy Dianne Gazaway age 53 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Tuesday November 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Elsberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Melrose Memorial Gardens with Myron Wyatt, Ernie Rackley, Ronald Wilson, Gary Morris and Jimmy Warner serving as Pall Bearers. Mrs. Gazaway's family will be receiving friends on Monday November 25, 2013 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Husband: Mr. Jack Gazaway of Dallas, Ga. Son: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ray (Michelle) Capes of Dallas, Ga. S

A Memorial service for Mr. Gerald L. Babekuhl age 71 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Babekuhl's family will be receiving friends on Saturday November 30, 2013 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Susan Babekuhl of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Ronald (Cherie) Divin Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Dan (Rebecca) Alm Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. David (Barbara Babekuhl) Scouton Daughter: Mary Babekuhl Daughter: Donna Babekuhl Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Dale (Joy) Parizek