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Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Arthur Parraway, age 88, of Powder Springs, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Powder Springs Lakeview Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pastor Peter Kulakov will officiate. Mr. Parraway's remains will be cremated following the service. No visitation will be held prior to the service at the church. Mr. Parraway is survived by: Daughters, Ms. Helen Louise Griffin of Lithonia, Ga.; Ms. Hannah LaVerne Marsh of Rockmart, Ga.; Ms. Alicia Pollock of Decatur, Ga.; Ms. Patricia Bailey of Powder Springs, Ga.; Brother, Mr.

Funeral Services for Mr. Milton Wayne Saunders, Sr. age 75 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Saturday August 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Taylorsville Cemetery with Melvin Dukes, Tony Brown, Danny Wilson, Kenneth Roberts, Miles Streetman and Wayne Saunders serving as Pall Bearers. Mr. Saunders family will be receiving friends on Saturday August 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. Survivors include: Wife of 54 years: Mrs. Sarah Jackson Saunders of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth

Ms. Dianna Lea Delamater, age 61, of Marietta, Ga. died on August 4, 2013 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Ms. Delameter was cremated and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM from Chapel of the Benson Funeral Home. Ms. Delamater's family will be receiving friends on Saturday from 3:00PM until the time of the service at 5:00 PM. Dianna will be remembered for her sparkling and contagious laughter, spirited demeanor and selfless nature. She will remain an inspiration to her family and friends as she was always striving to overcome life's challenges and

Memorial Service for Ms. Wanda Faye Green, age 51, of Douglasville, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Ms. Green's remains were cremated. Ms. Green is survived by: Daughter, Miss Megan Elaine Green of Douglasville, Ga.; Son, Mr. Zachary Bronson Green of Douglasville, Ga.; Father, Mr. Clifford Vincent of Arizona; Half Sisters, Mrs. Christine Hull, Mrs. Tiffany Cuellar, Miss Jessica Vincent and Miss Shannon Vincent; Half Brother, Mr. Clifton Vincent; Uncle, Mr. Jerry Stepenson of Reno, Nevada; Ex-Husband, Mr. Mark Green of Douglas

Funeral Services for Mr. Aaron Eugene "Gene" Pritchard age 80 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Tuesday August 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Daugherty and Rev. Joe Pritchard officiating. Interment will follow in the Peaceful Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery with Jason Walton, Adam Walton, Chris Marlow, Barry Walton, Freddy Pritchard and Ellis Tompson The family will be receiving friends on Monday August 5, 2013 from 4:00 until 9:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Joann Pritchard of Dallas, Ga. Son In Law: Mr. Barry Walton of Hiram, G

Funeral Services for Mrs. Anna Marie Croley age 79 of Douglasville, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held on Sunday August 4, 2013 at 4:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Croley will be cremated following the service. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday August 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. (Traci) Croley of California Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Timothy (Janeen) Witkowski of Douglasville, Ga. Eight Grandchildren Brother: Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. (Sonya) Blackwell of Knoxville, TN

Ms. Ruby Lee Norman, age 88, of Dallas, Ga. passed away on July 20, 2013 at her residence. Ms. Norman was cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Ms. Norman was a business owner in Atlanta. Ms. Norman is survived by: Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Donna) Hefner of Buchanan, Ga.; Son, Mr. and Mrs. William (Nguyen Thi) Norman of Fayetteville, Ga.; Grandchildren, April Kelly, Stephanie Stansell and Brittany Hefner; Great Grandchildren, Ashlie Stansell, Trever Stansell, Jacob Stansell and Brianna Worster; Sister, Mrs. Louise Lamine of Huntsville, AL. Ms.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Irma Jo Graham age 70 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Friday July 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery. Mrs. Grahams family will be receiving friends on Thursday July 25, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. David (Jeannie) Graham of Cedartown, Ga. Son: Mr. Jeff Graham of Dallas, Ga. Son; Mr. & Mrs. Todd (Denise) Graham of Dallas, Ga. Nine Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren Sisters: Mrs. Jenny Locklear of Dallas, Ga.

Memorial Service for Mrs. Alice Lenona Elsberry, age 88, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Monday, July 22, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at Benson Funeral Home. Rev. Nathan Pointer will officiate. Mrs. Elsberry's family will receive friends on Monday, July 22, 2013, 4:00 - 7:00 at Benson Funeral Home. Mrs. Elsberry is survived by: Son, Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Connie) Elsberry fo Woodstock, Ga. ; Son, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie (Lynn) Elsberry of Villa Rica, Ga.; Daughter, Ms. Elaine Elsberry of Dallas, Ga. ; Granddaughters, Jennifer and Keith Dempsey of Rockmart, Ga., Sharon and Jason Capes of Dallas, Ga., Jodi Manni

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Benson Williams, Sr. age 77 of Hiram, Ga. will be held on Thursday July 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Meadows officiating. Mr. Williams will be cremated following the service and his remains will be buried at a later date in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Williams family will be receiving friends on Wednesday July 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mr. Williams is Survived by: Wife: Mrs. Bonnie Williams of Hiram, Ga. Son: Mr. & Mrs. Donnie (Gail) Williams of Rockmart, Ga.

Funeral Services for Mr. Johnny Thomason age 69 of Rockmart, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held on Wednesday July 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dave Whorton officiating. Interment will follow in the Powder Springs City Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday July 2, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Paula Crowe Thomason Son: Mr. & Mrs. Robbie (Stephanie) Thomason Son: Mr. & Mrs. Byron (Dori) Thomason Son: Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Amanda) Thomason Nine Grandchildren Five Great

Funeral Services for Mr. James Ervin "Smitty" Smith age 68 of Hiram, Ga. will be held on Sunday June 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Tibbitts officiating and J.P. Denton and Justin Smith giving Eulogies. Interment will follow in the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Dallas, Ga. Mr. Smiths family will be receiving friends on Saturday June 29, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Carol Smith of Hiram, Ga. Grandson: Mr. & Mrs. Justin (Katie) Smith of Dallas, Ga. Great Granddaughter: Miss Reece Smith

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nancy Sue Pritchard Ballew age 66 of Hiram, Ga. will be held on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jamie Rollins officiating. Interment will follow in the Kennesaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. with Andy Sky, Henry Lanzo, Austin Carter, Jimmy Pritchard, Marvin Pritchard, Jeff Black and Mike Black serving as Pall Bearers Mrs. Ballews family will be receiving friends on Wednesday June 19, 2013 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Andy (Jennifer) Sky of Tallapoosa, Ga.

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert DeWitt George age 81 of Rockmart, Ga. (Paulding County) will be held on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Clarke and Rev. Tony Samples officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulahland Baptist Church Cemetery with Jonathan Padgett officiating and Adam George, Blake George, Jonathan Padgett, Brandon George, Brent George, Bryan George, Austin Hunnicutt and Steve Buchanan serving as Pall Bearers. The Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday June 18, 2013 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. Survivors Include

Funeral Services for Mr. Ernie Lane Young age 83 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Friday June 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Hamby, Rev. Jeremy Lundy and Mr. David Austin officiating. Interment will follow in the Dallas Memory Gardens with Sam Ragsdale, Daniel Jenkins, Alan Ragsdale, Eddie Champion, Cole Fincham, Boyd "Boykin" Austin and David Austin serving as Pall Bearers Mr. Young's family will be receiving friends on Thursday June 13, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Mr. Young was a Member of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Ga. for 65 years

Graveside services for Mr. Daniel J. Hicks age 81 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Melrose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Villa Rica, Ga. with Chaplain Dan Barton officiating. Mr. Hicks is Survived by: Son: Mr. Randy Hicks of Dallas, Ga. Son: Mr. Danny Hicks of South Georgia Preceded In Death By: Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Eutah Arnold (Josie C. Daniels) Hicks Benson Funeral Home, Inc. 309 Hardee Street Dallas, Ga. 30132 770-445-9494 www.Bensonfuneralhome.net

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dura C. Ragan age 82 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Sunday June 9, 2013 at 5:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Chambers officiating. Music will be provided by Travis and Lisa Warren, Greg Brown and Rev. Leonard and Sheila Chambers. Interment will follow in the Dallas Memory Gardens with Kevin Holland, Buck Summerville, Tony Fitzgerald, Austin Eidson, Chase Summerville and Ashley Holland serving as Pall Bearers. Mrs. Ragans family will be receiving friends on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Survivors Include: Hus

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Nafus age 70 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Sunday June 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Shattles officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Ga. with Drew Sewell, Derek Brott, Joshua Craze, Dylan Latimer, Chais Latimer and Willie Landers serving as Pall Bearers. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 2 - 8 PM. Survivors Include: Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Jack (Kaiki) Olinger of Dalls, Ga. Daughter: Mrs. Eddricca Latimer o

Graveside services for Ms. Vickie Ann Hall age 52 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Saturday June 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery off Old Cartersville Hwy, with Bro. Thomas Garner and Bro. Joe Pritchard officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery with Brian Wortham, Cody Sherman, Hunter Sherman, Ricky Adams, Harry Hall and Damon Stamper serving as Pall Bearers. Ms. Hall's family will be receiving friends on Thursday June 6, 2013 from 5-8 PM and Friday June 7, 2013 from 4-8 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM until leaving for the

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sara Vella Robbins age 83 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Thursday June 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Durwood Perry and Rev. Frank Crowe officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins family will be receiving friends on Wednesday June 5, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM Survivors Include: Husband: Mr. James Robbins of Dallas, Ga. Son: Dr. Andy (Mary) Robbins of Augusta, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Steve (Norma) Mitchell of Hiram, Ga. Grandchildren: Jennifer Alicia Va

Funeral Services for Mr. Dewey Ray Gulledge, Sr. age 83 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Voyles officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Memory Gardens. Mr. Gulledge's family will be receiving friends on Tuesday June 4, 2013 from 6-9 PM Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Opal Christine H. Gulledge of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Ms. Roseann Gamel of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Keith (Earlene) Graham of Hiram, Ga. Daughter In Law: Mrs. Eileen Gulledge of Marietta, Ga.

Funeral Mass for Mr. Orlando LaCorra, age 77, of Dallas, Ga. will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013, 12:00 Noon at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Father Adrian Pleus will officiate. The remains will be cremated following the service. Visitation for Mr. LaCorra will be Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Mr. LaCorra is survived by: Wife, Mrs. Generosa LaCorra; Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Lazarra) Mendez of Dallas, Ga.; Grandchildren, Daniel Mendez and Amanda Mendez of Dallas, Ga. Mr. LaCorra was preceded in death by: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vicente (Verena Gonzalez) LaC

Funeral Services for Mrs. Helen B. Hurst age 84 of Powder Springs, Ga. will be held on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 2595 New Macland Road Powder Springs, Ga. 30127 with Bishop Dean Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Lithia Springs, Ga. Mrs. Hurst family will be receiving friends on Monday May 27, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Tuesday morning from 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors Include: Sons

Graveside services for Mr. Bobby E. Gibson age 68 of Hiram, Ga. will be held on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 2:00 PM from the Liberty Hill-Acworth City Cemetery, with Rev. Tony Brown officiating. Mr. Gibson was born on December 11, 1944 in Cobb County Georgia to the late Marvin D. Gibson and the late Cleo Hullender Gibson. Mr. Gibson is Survived by: Son: Mr. & Mrs. Chris (Kristie) Gibson of Temple, Ga. Son: Mr. Jason Gibson of Dallas, Ga. Grandchildren: Chloe Lynn Gibson and Tyler E. Gibson Sister: Mrs. Betty Ruth Faust of Hiram, Ga. Sister: Mr. & Mrs. J

A Memorial Service for Mr. Kenneth E. Coats age 65 of Dallas, Ga. will be held on Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM from the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Loudermilk officiating. Interment will follow in the Peaceful Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Coats family will be receiving friends on Saturday May 11, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Survivors Include: Wife: Mrs. Sharon Coats of Dallas, Ga. Daughter: Mr. & Mrs. Shawn (Traci) Irving of York, SC Son: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis (Shannon) Coats of Hastings, Nebraska