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Debbie Corley Phillips, 61, of Dallas, GA passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 28, 1958 in Cartersville, GA. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker who will be remembered as the one who always took care of everybody. She was the most loyal friend a person could want. She was preceded in death by her mother, Genette Corley. She is survived by her husband, Scott Phillips; two sons, Michael Bickers and his wife Kelly of Dallas, and Cole Phillips of Dallas; her father, Paul Corley of Dallas; one brother, David Corley and his wife Michelle of

Ludie Marie Mayfield Hall Ludie Marie Mayfield Hall, 82, of Acworth, GA gained her heavenly robe and crown on February 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Dallas, GA. She was an active member of Whitworth Baptist Church. She was known for her singing for the Lord, good deeds, and never turning away a stranger. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a talented seamstress, even making wedding dresses. She made wedding cakes and flowers, quilts, and countless Christmas costumes for the church. During the final d

Tim Gilbert, 47, of Hiram, GA passed away on February 19, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1972 in Austell, GA. He was of the Baptist faith and was truck driver with Onsite Woodworking, Inc. for more than 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Crystal Gilbert; his son, Gage Dobek of Barnsville; his daughters Carly Miller of Covington and Megan Gilbert of Hiram; his parents Ricky and Pearl Gilbert of Douglasville; one brother Randy Gilbert of Dallas, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Clark Funer

Regenia Ann Gunter, 82, of Woodstock, GA passed away on February 20, 2020. She was born on July 12, 1937 in Carrollton, GA. Mrs. Gunter was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Kennesaw, GA. She worked for more than 12 years at Verizon, formerly Contel Communications. She is predeceased by her husband, Waymon James Gunter, and her parents Emory Samuel Simpson and Carrie Lee Payne Simpson. She is survived by one daughter Sandy Smith of Woodstock, GA. She is also survived by her brothers Curtis Simpson and his wife Edna of Dallas, GA and Sam Simpson and his wife Carol of Jasp

Ralph Victor Pfiefer of Dallas, GA passed away on February 19, 2020 at home. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Victor and Mildred Pfiefer. He was also the beloved brother of his deceased sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Rick Bogacki. Mr. Pfiefer was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Christine Gudewicz Pfiefer; sons Ralph Anthony Pfiefer and his wife Deidra, Anthony Ralph Pfiefer and his wife Lisa, Kevin Griffin and his wife Terese, Tony Griffin and his wife Danita, Tommy Behan and his wife Charity,

Elizabeth Jean Wallace, 71, of Dallas, GA gained her beautiful wings gracefully and peacefully on February 8, 2020 at her home. She is now joined hand in hand with her true love, Timothy Wallace. Mrs. Wallace was born on August 21, 1948, in Marietta, GA. Mrs. Wallace, a homemaker, was an outstanding, caring, loving mother, friend, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Randall Decker of Mississippi; Sandra Miller and her husband David of Dallas, GA; and Rebecca Decker of Dallas, GA. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren: Billy, Brooke, Kristen, Katelyn, Joshua, Jacob, Mitch

Mike Christopher, 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on January 10, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born September 8, 1955 in Gainesville, GA. He was Christian/Baptist faith. He a loving father and grandfather. He was a lieutenant with Paulding County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years and previously with Marietta Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his partner in life, Ruth Simpson, his children: Scott Christopher of Bremen, GA, Jim and Penny Hatsell of Dallas, GA, Mary Simpson Parker of Dallas, GA, and Warren and Lisa Holland of Kentucky; his brothers: Bob (

Shanna Breann Stephens, age 30, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. She was born on May 18, 1989, in Douglasville, GA. Shanna was preceded in death by her sister, Vanessa Owens. She is survived by her mother and step-father Tami and Robert Owens of Hiram, GA and her father and step-mother Bill and Jane Stephens of South Carolina. She is also survived by her grandparents Dean and Mal Rowell of Douglasville, GA and her siblings: Shay Stephens and Cassandra Coward of South Carolina; Amanda Farmer of Hiram, GA; Summer and Ray Floyd of South Carolina; Chapell and Sidney Rainwate

Oletha Jenkins, 84, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Tranquility at Cobb Hospice Center. She was born on April 2, 1935 in Atlanta, GA and graduated from West Fulton High School in 1952. The glue that kept the family together, she loved hosting all her family for all the holidays and special occasions. Her favorite place was Cade’s Cove. She enjoyed camping, and she had a place at the lake for years that she loved. In her later years she enjoyed watching the wild animals on her property and her numerous hummingbird feeders. As much as she loved hummingbirds, she love

Mr. Carl Eugene Smith, 87, of Dallas, GA passed away at Rockmart Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rockmart, GA on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly J. Smith and his son, Scott Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his son, Mark (Edith) Smith of Dallas, GA; his grandchildren Christy Smith of Dallas, GA, Jason Smith of Douglasville, GA, and Taylor Smith of Dallas, GA; as well as two great-grandchildren, Shelby Smith and Nolen Smith. Mr. Smith was of the Christian faith (Baptist). A United States Army Veteran, he worked for Lockheed for more than 32 years

Joel Maurice “Fred” Morgan, 80, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on November 28, 2019, at Tranquility Cobb Hospice in Austell, GA. He was born on October 15, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Morgan is survived by his beloved wife Harriett Wackwitz Morgan of 57 years; sons, Dean (Sharon) Morgan of Rockmart, GA and Jason (Cindy) Morgan of Hiram, GA; one daughter, Ginger (Dwayne) Howell of Dallas, GA; two brothers, Jerry (Scarlett) Morgan of Rockmart, GA and Wooley Morgan of Kingston, GA; one sister, Pat (Frazier) Mitchell of Mableton, GA; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, many nieces and neph

Roy Oxford, 91, of Dallas, GA passed away on October 20, 2019. He was born on April 4, 1928, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Oxford served in the United States Army as a Medical Technician during World War II. He was a truck driver for Kroger for 35 years. He is survived by his children Wayne (Sandy) Oxford of Lawrenceville, GA and Gail Oxford of Dallas, GA; his brother Clyde William (Diane) Oxford of Flowery Branch, GA; four grandchildren: Stephen Greene, Corly Brook, Scott Oxford, and Evelyn Oxford; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death b

Terry Clarke, 73, of Douglasville, GA passed away on October 18, 2019 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1946 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Clarke was of Baptist faith. He became a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and earned several medals, badges, and commendations. After serving as a combat engineer, he worked as a development mechanic at Lockheed Georgia for more than 30 years. He leaves his wife of 25 years, Jane Clarke; two daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Miller of Villa Rica, GA and Mistie (Cam) Brooks of Lithia Springs, GA; one brother, W.M. (Joan) Cl

Edward Matthew “Matt” Corley, age 47 of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was employed in Sales for approximately 25 years. Survivors include his parents; Edward and Brenda Corley of Dallas, GA; sisters, Alison and Brandon Gurley of Dallas, GA, Alisha and Jeff Daniell of Dallas, GA, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Don Rackley officiating. Interment will follow at Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home

David Gaston Tatum, age 74 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was self- employed as a Meat Cutter for approximately 55 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Andrew James and Ida Marie Tatum. Survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl Tatum of Powder Springs, GA; son, David James and Jana Tatum of Villa Rica, GA; daughters, Cindy and Bill Painter of Roswell, GA, Kim and Rick Everett of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Jessica and James Farmer, Blake Teal, Payton Everett and fiancé Melissa Garner, Aubrey Everett and several nieces and nephews. Funer

Sadie Jane Locklear, age 75 of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was a Bus Driver for Paulding County School System for 41 years prior to her retirement and a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters; Rebecca Ann (Carey) Canup of Dallas, GA, Patricia Lynn Locklear of Dallas, GA; sisters, Glenda Guice of Villa Rica, GA, Carolyn Johnson of Rome, GA and Charlotte Austin of Rockmart; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Canup, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of C

Cecil Dean Butler, age 82 passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was a painting contractor for approximately 40 years and a Major League Baseball Player with the Braves from 1959-1964. He was preceded in death by his parents; Paul Henry and Nora Gulledge Butler and sister, Thelma Foster. Survivors include his son; David (Lisa) Butler of Dallas, GA, daughters; Mary Lewis of Adairsville, GA and Dawn Reisner; granddaughter, Amanda (Coye) Cantrell and grandson, David (Kristina) Butler. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. from the

Coach Jimmy Ray Matthews, age 85 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday evening, September 30, 2019. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas and a teacher and coach for many years in the Paulding County School System, first at Dallas High School, Paulding County High School and retired from East Paulding High School. Coach Matthews was preceded in death by his wife; Sue Matthews; parents; Ray H. and Rozzie Lee Redding Matthews; brothers, Bobby and Larry Matthews. Survivors include his daughters; Pam Matthews of Dallas, GA, Debora (Mark) Shipp of Dallas, GA,

Tina Leigh Rutledge, age 48 of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was a 1989 graduate of Paulding County High School, following graduation she worked in the banking industry briefly, then joined the Paulding County Judicial Court System, later becoming Deputy Clerk. Her health forced her to take a leave of absence that resulted in full disability later. Through her career she was well known for her loving smile and personality. She was a member of North Paulding Baptist Church. Tina was loved by all who knew her both family and friends and will always be loved, missed

Casey Ryan Ball, age 29, of Dallas, GA, passed unexpectedly Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born on June 8, 1990 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Casey Ball graduated from East Paulding High School and worked as a Crew Supervisor for Randal Lowe Plumbing. He was a loving fiancé, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by many. Casey was well respected and abundantly loved by all. With his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger or lost a friend. He had a unique and special bond with every person he encountered. His infectious smile lit up the world and his co

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Marion Stover, age 79, of Carrolton, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Dallas, GA, to the late Leman and Mary Elizabeth Stover. He was retired from Ford Assembly Line in Hapeville, GA, where he worked for 30 years and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Hiram, GA. Mr. Stover is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rebecca Ann Stover, parents and his two sisters. Survivors include his son, Rickey and Jenny Stover of Carrolton, GA, daughter, Melody and Mike Carter of Carrolton, GA, four brothers; James and Yvonne Stover of Dallas, GA,

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Palmer Sikorski, age 57, of Dallas, GA announce that she passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was born on May 24, 1962 in Smyrna, GA to Leonard and Delores Palmer. She was married to her beloved husband, Robert Sikorski, for 27 years. Mrs. Sikorski was a member of New Life Baptist Church and worked as an office manager for Petersen Aluminum Corporation for the last six years. Previously she was an underwriter at Allstate Insurance for 25 years. Sharon was known for her love for other

John T. Winters, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1942 in Temple, GA, to the late William Paul Winters and Lottie Estelle Hollis Winters. Mr. Winters was retired Emory Healthcare where he worked in maintenance. John was a faithful member of Yorkville Baptist Church and was a member of Beulah Lodge #698 and elected the secretary in 1974. Mr. Winters was the longest standing masonic secretary in the state of Georgia. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Ann Winters, parents, daughter, LeAnne Dobson, sister, Shir

Emily Dorris Smith, age 93 of Hiram, GA passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 17, 2019. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; Louie and Estella Smith; husband, Robert Jehu Smith, Jr.; and two sisters; Joan Austin and Marjorie Garrard. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda Smith Mock and Dave Mock of Alpharetta, GA and two nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Davis and Rev.