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Brother Lonnie Poore, a United States Navy veteran and an experienced battlefield soldier in God’s Mighty Army received his final orders and reported to his eternal destination for peace and rest on Sunday, August 20, 2017. He was born on May 28, 1941, in Saltville, VA, to the late Claude Preston & Lucille Poore, and was preceded in death by his daughter, Geneva Poore, brother, Thomas Payton Poore and sister, Delores Poore. Brother Lonnie, an old-school soldier, received on-the-job training on his knees and fought the devil in the deepest trenches armed with the precious Word of God.

Lucy Myrtle Carter, age 91 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and retired from Paulding Memorial Hospital after 25 years of service. Ms. Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; Eli and Mary Gulledge; husband, Clarence “Buck” Carter; son, Kelly Carter; brothers, Dean and Carl Gulledge and sister, Nora Butler. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Carter of Dallas, GA; daughter-in-law, Teresa Carter of Dallas, GA; grandson, Chris and Anna Carter of Dallas, GA; great grand

Charles Marvin Vittur, age 78 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was self-employed at C & J Auto as a Car Dealer for 48 years and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Vittur; daughter, Cynthia Vittur; grandson, Joey Jones and brothers; Walter Vittur, Jimmy Vittur and Wilson Vittur. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Jean Vittur of Dallas, GA; sons, Johnny (Leslie) Vittur of Powder Springs, GA and Charles (Angie) Vittur of McDonough, GA; daughter, Rene (Jimmy) Sh

Valerie Cole Carlucci, age 63 of Dallas, GA passed away at her residence on Friday, August 18, 2017. She was employed for 30 years as a Social Worker with Paulding County Department of Family and Children’s Services. Valerie was a loving mother, great friend, caring and generous person who loved gardening, music and art. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harl and Vesta Cole; daughter, Meggan Carlucci; son, Leon Carter Carlucci; and brothers, Paul and Anthony Cole. Survivors include her brother, Kendrix Cole of Dallas, GA; and sisters, Pam Overton of Marietta, GA and Mellisa Cole of

Danny Michael Weddington, age 61, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born February 03, 1956 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Eddie Hugh Weddington , Sr. and Josie Mae Hindsman Weddington and was preceded in death by his brother, Clark Weddington. He was a heavy machine operator for Waste Industries and a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Natasha & Ramos Elliott; brother, Eddie & Shelia Weddington of Hiram, GA; sisters, Gladys & Richard Backers of Yorkville, GA, Viola Weddington of Hiram, GA, and Gabrel Weddington of

Virginia Camp, age 99, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was born on January 19, 1918, in Hiram, GA, to the late Fredrick Eugene & Myrtis Walton, and was preceded in death husband, Hugh Dorsey Camp; brothers, Frank Walton and Collins Walton; sisters, Emma Lee Smith & Wilma Eberhart; and granddaughter, Allison Camp. Mrs. Camp retired from Lockheed Martin as a Human Resource Specialist after 38 years, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include son, Jimmy & Margaret Camp of Blairsville, GA; daughter, Sue & Fred Aiken if S

Ira Eugene Fuller, JR, age 72, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Ira Eugene & Mary Inez Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a proud United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, retired from BellSouth after 25 years of service. He was the track operator at Southeastern Dragway for 15 years, and a loving husband, father and family man. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Diane Hardy Fuller of Hiram, GA; children, Justin Ira & Lara Fuller of Hiram, GA, and Natalie Suzanne & Joshua Higgins of Hiram,

Gwendolyn Denise Aldrich, age 57, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1960, in Newark, NJ, and was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Ann Green, and brother, George Green. Mrs. Aldrich worked at Nebo Elementary School as a teacher and previously taught in New Jersey, and was a member of First Assembly of God in Dallas, GA. She enjoyed working with children and was an active church member. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Richard Aldrich; daughter, Tabitha Ann Aldrich of Douglasville, GA; father, Lawrence Gre

Reed Wiley, age 46, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1971, in Tifton, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wiley. Survivors include his daughter, Kalyn Wiley of Woodstock, GA; mother, Diane Wiley of Dallas, GA; sister, Debbie & Michael Shotwell of Dallas, GA; and niece Alicia & Eric Allen of Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jimmy Driskell officiating. Interment will follow in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery. The family will receiv

Eddie Tant, age 85, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born on October 9, 1931, in Talladega, AL, to the late William Paul & Essie Mae Tant, and was preceded in death by his wife, Zora Frances Tant; son, Travis Tant and sister, Lois Harper. Mr. Tant was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, retired from Ford Motor Company with over 25 years of service, and was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. Eddie was a member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his sons, Curtis Wayne & Linda Tant of Lineville, AL and Charles Dale &

Dora Dean Allgood, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born on August 31, 1928, in Helen, GA, to the late John & Minnie P. Wheeler, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Benson, first husband, Raymon Harrell, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Allgood was a member of United Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James T. Allgood; sons, James & Mary Harrell of Dallas, GA, David & Kathy Harrell of Dallas, GA, and Bobby & Julie Harrell of Dallas, GA; daughters, Gail & Jerry Deeds of Cummings, GA, and Teresa Witcher

CASON Wylene Cason, age, 81, passed away on July 29, 2017. She was born on April 17, 1936, in Dallas, Ga., to the late Wyley Benard Smith and Mary Adeline Smith, and was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gerald Cason, and daughter in law, Terri C. Cason. Mrs. Cason worked as a lunch room attendant and a reading teacher with the Paulding County School System for 20 years, and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Mike Cason, of Dallas, Ga. and Mitch and Sharon Cason, of Hiram, Ga., daughter, Linda Jones of Atlanta, Ga., four grandchildren and five great

Eva Jewell Hilderbrand, age 94, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She was born on November 23, 1922, in Dallas, GA, to the late Claude & Hassie Mitchell, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hilderbrand; son, Jerry Edwin Hilderbrand, and grandson, Barry Dewayne Warren. Mrs. Hilderbrand retired from Aiken’s Grading and Construction where she worked as a secretary and was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Mitchell &Sharon Lane of Hiram, GA, Deidre & Charles Warren of Dallas, GA, and Barbara & Floyd Argo of Ellijay,

Nancy Culbreth Mintz, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Lorenzo Dowe Culbreth and Clara Andrews Thompson. Mrs. Mintz retired with 25 years of service as a certified court reporter from Paulding County Superior Court. Mrs. Mintz enjoyed artistry and photography. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Fred Mintz of Hiram, GA; children, Angela Mintz of Smyrna, GA, Chuck Mintz of Hiram, GA, and Kathy Mintz of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Emily Corley and Madison Scarbrough. A celebration of life serv

David Irwin, age 69, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Milton Calhoun & Sara Frances Irwin. Mr. Irwin worked over 19 years for Profit Master Display and a member for over 20 years at West Ridge Church. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran, worked in Praise Land with West Ridge for over 20 years, always serving. David was a devoted husband, father, and great friend. Survivors include wife of 23 years, Diane Irwin of Hiram, GA; sons, David Allen & Kelley Irwin, JR of Canton, GA, and Matthew & He

Sonya Rogers, age 46, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. She was born on October 22, 1970, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by her mother, Sonya Gail Jordan. Mrs. Rogers worked at Walmart for over 11 years. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Keith Rogers of Hiram, GA; sons, Joseph Rogers of Hiram, GA, and Justin Rogers of Hiram, GA; sister-in-law, Caroline & Ken Cohran of Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Brother Charles Dyer and Dr. Johnny Turner officiating. Interment will

Mildred Moon Adair, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1927, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Robert & Lorine Moon, and was preceded in death by sons, Charles House and Marvin Parson. Ms. Adair retired from Lockheed Martin where she worked as a stenographer for over 30 years and was a member of Roswell Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her brother, Roy & Susan Moon of Cedartown GA; sisters, Louise Beatty of Alpharetta, GA, and Shirley Dupree of Ormond Beach, FL; grandchildren, Garrett Osborne and Stephanie Sorrell; several niec

Gloria Frances “Hun” Boswell, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born on May 8, 1936, in Monroe, GA, to the late Joseph Freemen & Margaret Elizabeth Wallace, SR, and was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Boswell; sons, Lee Roy Boswell, JR, and Michael Boswell; daughter, Carole Haynes; sisters, Margaret Ivester, Frances Chambers, Mary Pritchett; brothers, James Wallace, and Joseph Freeman Wallace, JR. Mrs. Boswell worked as a seamstress for Robertson Factory and was a member of Tabernacle of Faith. Survivors include sons, Randy & Angie Bos

James Curtis Presnell, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born on February 2, 1959, in Douglasville, GA. Mr. Presnell worked at Presnell Heating and Air and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include parents, Walter & Sula Presnell of Dallas, GA; sister, Deborah & Mark Cook of Dallas, GA; niece, Selena Cook; and nephew, Keith Cook. A private family service will be held at a later date. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements.(www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

James Allen Martin, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late John E. & Jeanette Martin. Mr. Martin worked as a computer software developer for over 20 years. Survivors include his children, David Martin of Dallas, GA, Andrea Martin of Oak Island, NC, and Jack Martin of Dallas, GA; and brother, Richard Martin of Pasadena, CA. In accordance to Mr. Martin’s wishes, his body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements.(ww

Robert “Bob” Carson Redmond, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on November 26, 1929, in Irmo, SC, to the late Robert Preston Redmond and Rebecca Harriet Wilson. Mr. Redmond was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korea War, retired as a machinist from Parker-Hannifin, and was a member of Flint Hill Methodist Church. Bob was also a member of Sons of The Confederate Veterans. Survivors include wife of 66 years, LaGroon Redmond of Hiram, GA; children, BeBe Redmond of Hiram, GA, Robert & Joy Redmond of Watkinsville, GA, and Raymond B. & J

Samantha Leigh Van Pelt, age 36, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on July 5, 2017. Samantha was born on April 8, 1981 in Atlanta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her infant son, “Little Artie”. Survivors include her husband, Chris Van Pelt, mother and father, Louise and David Jones of Soddy Daisy, TN., her four daughters; Lexi Braly, Alyssa Ann Garrett, Alyssa Leigh Braly, and Christlin Van Pelt all of Paulding County, GA., her two brother- in- laws; Jeremy and Mary Van Pelt of Temple, GA., Shane Scaffe of Smyrna, GA. ,her sister- in - law, Casey Scaffe of Powder Springs, GA., and

Mary Sue Bales, age 69, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born on April 8, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Robert M. & Camille Wallace. Mrs. Bales worked as an administrative assistant for Teledyne Continental for over 12 years and was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 45 years, Michael Bales of Temple, GA; sons, Andrew & Amy Bales of Temple, GA, Larry Bales of Temple, GA, Edward Bales of Yorkville, GA, and Nathan & Jenny Bales of Temple, GA; brother, Henry Grady Wallace of Douglasville, GA; sister, Mable & Robe

Joan Bagby McClain, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, John E. Bagby, husband, Lawrence “Butch” McClain, and sister, Patricia Bagby Matthews. Mrs. McClain worked as a continuing education coordinator for over 30 years at Chattahoochee Technical College. Survivors include her son, Marc McClain & Rose Lobello of Kennesaw, GA; mother, Margaret Hutcheson Bagby of Dallas, GA; brother, Joel P. Bagby of Dallas, GA; Emily Long, who was like a daughter to her; Aiden Long who w

Kenny Forsyth, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1957, in Dallas, GA, to the late Marshall Harold and Clarice Fennell Forsyth, and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.B. Maxwell. Mr. Forsyth retired from Emery Air Freight, worked for Sanitech Environmental Services and Waste Industries. He was a member of Pumkinvine Baptist Church, played for Atlanta Braves Minor League System, was an avid Georgia Tech Fan and adored his grandchildren and loved watching them play sports. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Kathy Forsyth