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Grace B. Matthews, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born on December 20, 1937, in Dallas, GA, to the late O.N. & Ethel Black, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Claude Black and William Black. Ms. Matthews worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 27 years and was a member of Dallas First Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Ricky & Patty Matthews of Hiram, GA, and Mark & Michelle Matthews of Norman, IN; daughters, Linda Diebold of Overland Park, Kansas, and Karen & Robert Bacon of Jacksonville, FL; brothers,

William Russell Fielder, SR, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on January 1, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1930, in Cochran, GA, to the late George Conway & Annie Lee Fielder, and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Jeanette Fielder, son, Russell Fielder, two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Fielder was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, retired from Lockheed-Martin after 30 years of service, was a home builder and built all of his children’s homes, and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Andy & Jami

Weyman Walter Holland, age 89, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on July 20, 1928, in Dallas, GA, to the late William Walter & Ada Finch Holland. Mr. Holland was a United States Navy Veteran where he served in the Korean War, was a 1951 graduate of University of GA, retired as an executive from Sears Roebuck of Atlanta after 45 years of service, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1958. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Wilma Green Holland of Lithia, Springs, GA; children, Sherrie

Effie Sims Hammond, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born on April 19, 1925, in Rome, GA, to the late Hiram & Artie Johnston, and was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Sims; sons, Buddy Sims and James Sims; and daughter, Betsy Sims Morgan. Mrs. Hammond was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include her daughter, Susan & Steven Cook of Dallas, GA; eight grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, thirteen great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday

Mary Ann Tupper, age 63, of Corpus Christy, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on June 4, 1954, in Meridian, MS, to the late William Hugh Rowell and Mae Jewel Brock. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Fred Arthur Tupper; son, Randall Ball of Acworth, GA; daughter, Elizabeth & Matthew Fugatt of Dallas, Ga; and grandchildren, Hunter Fugatt and Annabelle Fugatt. In accordance to Mrs. Tupper’s wishes, her body was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samcla

Lucille Elsie England, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born in Douglas County, GA., on May 29, 1930 to the late Hubert and Elsie Hunter. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Howard England of Douglasville, GA., her son, Edward (Nancy) Wellham of Powder Springs, GA., her daughters; Dorothy (Charles) Keener of Douglasville, GA., Patricia Gunter of Powder Springs, GA., 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews are also survived by her. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lucille England will be held on W

Geneva Emory, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1930 to the late Howard and Stella Smith. She retired from Lockheed as a blueprint technician after 15 years and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Emory, her parents, her brothers; Edwin Smith, Coy Smith, Leon Smith, her brother-in- law, Roy Overton and her grandson, Jacob Paris. Survivors include her son, Barry (Faye) Emory of Dallas, GA., her daughter, Phyllis (Larry) Paris of Hiram, GA., her brother, Roger (Brenda) Smith of Hiram, GA., her

Betty June Cowart. Age 85, of Austell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born on June 06, 1932 in Lagrange, GA. to the late Dewey and Elizabeth Pollard French and was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Ms. Cowart worked as an accounting clerk for twelve years and was a member of Mableton First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Lucy (Ron) Hudson of Austell, GA; son, Mark Anthony Cowart of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Dianne Sledge of Loganville, GA. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM from

Jonelle Dupree, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late Dennis & Julia Hardy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd B. Dupree; daughter, Gwen Dupree Hooker; sisters, Joan Hardy Ratteree, Margaret Hardy Durham, and Joyce Walton Thompkins; brothers, Romaine Hardy and David Hardy. Mrs. Dupree retired from the Department of Agriculture as a secretary, then worked for 12 years as a teacher’s aide for the Paulding County School System, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Surv

John Edward Perkerson, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1944, in Dothan, AL, to the late John Edward & Vivian Perkerson, JR. Mr. Perkerson retired from The City of Atlanta where he worked as a mechanic. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sandra Perkerson of Dallas, GA; sons, Jason & Griselda Perkerson of Dallas, GA, and Wesley & Hayley Perkerson of Dallas, GA; daughters, Wendy Perkerson & Bill Medlin of Acworth, GA, and Karen Bates of Dallas, GA; brother, Mike & Judy Perkerson of Stockbridge, GA; eig

Patricia Ann Smith, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was born on October 31, 1946, in Fort Plain, NY, to the late John & Helen Dingman. Mrs. Smith owned The Cameo Beauty Salon for over 45 years and was of Methodist Faith. Survivors includes her husband of 50 years, William Smith of Dallas, GA; sons, Steven & Tina Smith of Graham, AL, and Jason A. & Lisa Smith of Acworth, GA; daughter, Megan A. & Brian Milam of Dallas, GA; brothers, John Dingman of New York and Doug Dingman of New York; sister, Vivian Robinson of New York; grandchildren, Aaron Smith

JoAnne Graham, 72, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 17, 2017. She entered this world on March 4, 1945, in Fulton County, GA, born to the late, Harry William Hudson and Mary Evelyn Deal. She was proceeded in death by her daughter and son in law, Jody and Dennis Hoadley, Brother, Lamar Ward, Grandmother and Grandfather. She is survived by her husband Virgil S. Graham, one daughter Stephanie L. Smith, two Grand Daughters, Jessica (Josh) Huckeba and Jozie Smith; four Great Grandchildren, Ryan and Willow Huckeba & Lyndee

Michael Switalski, age 60, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born on March 29, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to the late Henry and Jane Latawski Switalski. Mr. Switalski was a veteran of the United States Air Force, employed by Blaw Knox Incorporated for thirty years and was a member of Saint Clair Catholic Church in Acworth, GA. Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Paula Valvo Switalski of Dallas, GA; son, Charles Jakubczak of Dallas, GA; daughters, Amy (John) Sicienski of Dallas, GA. and Mary Beth (Craig) Hall of Buchanan, GA; brother, Thomas (Janet) Switalski

Doug Bass, age 23, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on December 12, 2017. He was born on June 14, 1994, in Austell, GA. Doug worked as a welder for Crane Masters for several years. He enjoyed trout fishing the Tallulah River, off roading, eating spicy food, working with his hands, and guns and knives. Doug had the most contagious smile and was always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Survivors include his mother, Vicki Lynn & Douglas Gazaway of Douglasville, GA; father, Kenneth & Karen Bass of Kennesaw, GA; girlfriend, Briana Ferrell, step-sister, Mari

Bill Gurley, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born on August 21, 1949, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Silas Gurley. Mr. Gurley retired from McKenney’s Inc after 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Susie Bagley Gurley of Dallas, GA; son, William Todd Carter of Dawsonville, GA; daughters, Kasey (Guy) Kerns of Powder Springs, GA, and Natalie (Tim) Gurley Garrett of Dallas, GA; mother, Nava Gurley of Mableton, GA; brother, Randy & Penny Gurley of Dunwood

James (PIPA) Tidwell, age 84, of Buchanan, GA, passed way on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was born on May 6, 1933, in Dallas, GA, to the late Tommie Leon & Willie Mae Glass Tidwell, and was preceded in death by his son, James Wayne Tidwell. Mr. Tidwell pastored many churches in the area over the years, was a member of Mt. View Church of God, and worked as a truck driver for Stephens Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Betty Tidwell of Buchanan, GA; daughters, Donna Mikeal of Buchanan, GA, and Carol Jane Nix of Dallas, GA; brother, Forrest Leon Tidwell of Jasper,

Rebecca Lynn Munter, age 44, of Dallas, GA passed away on December 10, 2017. She was born on May 19, 1973, in Norfolk, VA. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Brandon Munter of Dallas, GA; son, Conner Munter of Dallas, GA; daughter, Kiersten Munter of Dallas, GA; parents, Tony Ray & Louann Portwood; brothers, Nicky Portwood of Thomaston, GA, and Donny & Wendy Portwood of Douglasville, GA; grandparents, Leonard & Francis Portwood of Atlanta, GA, and Catherine Conn of Hiram, GA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at

Charles Wayne Turner went to be with the Lord at Tranquility Hospice Center in Austell, Georgia on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was deeply loved and well respected by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Wayne was born June 23, 1933 in Caddo, Oklahoma; son of Homer and Gladys Turner. He grew up in a farming community and graduated from Caddo High School. Following high school, Wayne answered his country’s call and volunteered for the U.S. Air Force serving honorably in the Korean War. When his father became gravely ill, Wayne returned home to take care of his family. He later fo

Paul Roberts, age 48, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on January 6, 1969, in Atlanta, GA, to the late James Roberts and Ernestin Gay. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Laura Roberts of Dallas, GA; son, Patrick Yelverton of Woodstock, GA; daughters, Tanya & Jeremy Stoutt of Florida, Kaci & Michael Robbins of Dallas, GA, Kayla Roberts of Stockbridge, GA, and Victoria Roberts of Dallas, GA; brother, David Gay of Macon, GA; sisters, Brandie Roberts of Douglasville, Ga, Renee Roberts of Carrolton, GA, and Angel Gay of Atlanta, GA; six gran

Fed A. Tibbitts, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on December 8, 2017. He was born on January 4, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Reverend Hollis & Marie Tibbitts, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Little Lee and Little Billy, and sisters, Annette Rakestraw and Clo-Ester Leeds. Mr. Tibbitts worked as a saw miller, owned Dallas Feed & Supply, owned Fed Tibbitts Hauling, and was a chicken farmer where he grew chickens for Goldkist. Fed was lifelong Paulding County/Burnt Hickory Community resident and a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of

Gene Spears, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born on June 1, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Maxie Eugene Spears, and grandmother Lula Bell. Mr. Spears worked for the City of Smyrna for 7 years and was a member of Dallas First Baptist Church. Survivors include sisters, Pat Levesque of Dallas, GA, and Lula Bishop of Dallas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at 1 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. The family will receive fr

Amy Mayfield, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born on January 5, 1942, to the late James Akins and Georgia Turner, and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Mayfield, sisters, Nancy Poole and Delle Turner. Mrs. Mayfield worked in the kitchen at Wellstar for several years and was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. She loved her church, music, NASCAR racing, and dancing. Survivors include her son, Mark & Phyliss Mayfield of Blue Ridge, GA; daughter, Carla & Mike Upton of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Audrey & John Jones of Rockm

Becky Wagoner Holladay, age 76, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on December 05, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1941 to the late George Allen and Jewell Compton Turner, and preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Wayne Wagoner, and second husband, Wyatt Holladay. She was a member of Freedom Church in Dallas, Georgia. Survivors include her sons, Michael & Louann Wagoner of Idaho, Paul & Lynn Wagoner of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Jeannie & David Hunt of Dallas, GA; brothers, Tommy Turner and Danny Turner, both of North Carolina; sisters, Joan Crumpton and Pam Peoples, b

Carl Edwin Custer, age 63 of Hiram, GA passed away on November 30, 2017. He was employed in the construction industry with Five Star Fixturing. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Betty Custer and brother, Richard Custer. Survivors include his wife, Gail Crowe Custer, of Hiram, GA; son, Kevin and Kacie Dion of Dallas, GA; daughters, Tara and Stacy Bonds, of Hiram, GA, Michelle and Mike Bullock of Temple, GA, Casey Custer and Richard Long of Hiram, GA; brothers, Gene Custer of Ohio and William and Gina Custer of Ohio; sister, Debbie and Danny Hickman of Ohio; fifteen (15) gr

Lonnie Edward Crowe, age 82, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Milton, GA, to the late, Lonnie Everett Andrew & Marion Elizabeth Crowe, and was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Mae Crowe and son, Randy Crowe. Mr. Crowe retired from Rayloc and was a member of Cooper Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Edward Pope of Lithia Springs, GA, Wayne & Brenda Crowe of Dallas, GA, and Martha Ann (Herman) Hill of Lithia Springs, GA; sisters, Loretta & Payton Hill of Lithia Springs, GA, and Ruby Carlile of Gai