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Ricky Wade, age 53, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding Co), passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James Wade. Mr. Wade was a general contractor for Ansco and Associates LLC, and was a 1982 graduate of McEachern High School. Survivors include his wife, Traci Wade; sons, Tyler & Christy Wade of Dallas, GA, and Zachary Wade of Canton, GA; step-children, Ashley Davis of Canton, GA, Brenton Johnson of Ft. Polk, LA and Katelyn Flowers of Canton, GA; mother, Glenda Sue Wade of Powder Springs, GA; grandchil

Sammi McSwain McKinzie, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born on May 12, 1950, in St. Augustine, FL, to the late Haywood & Ruby McSwain, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, son, Scott McKinzie, Sister, Betty Andreu, and special nephew, Rob Walters. Mrs. McKinzie was the former owner of McKinzie Trucking Company. Survivors include daughter, Tammy McKinzie of Dallas, GA; siblings, Mary Etta Pearson of Hazlehurst, GA, Ray McSwain of Hazlehurst, GA; Jesse McSwain of St. Augustine, FL, and Virginia & Frank Alligood of St. Au

Sammy McSwain McKinzie, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born on May 12, 1950, in St. Augustine, FL, to the late Haywood & Ruby McSwain, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, son, Scott McKinzie, Sister, Betty Andreu, and special nephew, Rob Walters. Mrs. McKinzie was the former owner of McKinzie Trucking Company. Survivors include daughter, Tammy McKinzie of Dallas, GA; siblings, Mary Etta Pearson of Hazlehurst, GA, Ray McSwain of Hazlehurst, GA; Jesse McSwain of St. Augustine, FL, and Virginia & Frank Alligood of St. Au

Braulio Lloret, Jr. , of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on June 30,2017. He was born on June, 27 1942 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Braulio and Cruz Lloret, and was preceded in death by his brother Pito Lloret. Mr. Lloret retired from United Airlines as a Cargo Handler for 27 years. Survivors include his wife , Nancy Lloret of Douglasville, Georgia, son John and Marie Reyes, of Douglasville, Georgia, daughters Diana and Benny Lloret , of Dallas, Georgia, Raquel Lloret, from Florida, sister Anna Esqulin Lloret, from Puerto Rico, grandchildren, Ramon Lloret from Douglasville, Ge

Margie Dale Pittman, age 79, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born on May 17, 1938, in Woodstock, GA, to the late Samuel Asbury & Sarah Clark, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Turner. Mrs. Pittman worked at Cobb County School System as a custodian for 15 years and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Luther Pittman; son, George & Sandra Pittman of Temple, GA; daughters, Becky Pittman of Dallas, GA, and Theresa Young of Douglasville, GA; sisters, Jeanette Ezell of Acworth, GA, Ann McCurley of Ac

Rhett Kenneth Newbern, age 19, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding CO), passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1998, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myles Newborn, and Jackie & Barbara Shipp. Rhett was a wonderful son, grandson and brother. He was highly motivated in politics, a passionate historian, fighter for freedom, self taught in Spanish, shorthand and the guitar. Rhett was a 2017 graduate of South Paulding High School, was planning to attend college in the Fall majoring in Political Science, and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include

Rhett Kenneth Newbern, age 19, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding CO), passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1998, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myles Newborn, and Jackie & Barbara Shipp. Rhett was a wonderful son, grandson and brother. He was highly motivated in politics, a passionate historian, fighter for freedom, self taught in Spanish, shorthand and the guitar. Rhett was a 2017 graduate of South Paulding High School, was planning to attend college in the Fall majoring in Political Science, and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include

Goldie Fields, age 93, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1924, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Doc & Rachel Eldrige, and was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Ms. Fields was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1959 and has been a faithful witness for over 58 years serving at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Villa Rica, GA. She enjoyed teaching the Bible and gardening. Survivors include daughters, Alice & Robert Pruitt of Douglasville, GA, and Ruth Ann Miller & Wendell Miller of Dallas, GA; grandchi

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. 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 service will be announced at a later date. Clar

Goldie Fields, age 93, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1924, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Doc & Rachel Eldrige, and was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Ms. Fields was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 1959 and has been a faithful witness for over 58 years serving at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Villa Rica, GA. She enjoyed teaching the Bible and gardening. Survivors include daughters, Alice & Robert Pruitt of Douglasville, GA, and Ruth Ann Miller & Wendell Miller of Dallas, GA; grandc

Carol N. Hester of Villa Rica (Paulding County), Ga., passed away on June 24, 2017. She was born on September 1, 1946, in Jackson, MS, to the late John Callaway Nicholson, Jr. and Arlene Hawkins Nicholson, and was preceded in death by her husband David Paul Hester, of 30 years, and a son, Phillip Murray Craft, Jr. Mrs. Hester was retired from Oglethorpe Power as an Administrative Assistant for 30 plus years, and was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons, Matt and Lorri Craft, of Dallas, Ga., Brad and Carole Craft of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, brother

Melba Fay Roberts, age 76, passed away on June 21, 2017. Melba was born on November 10, 1940 in Marion, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Hemphill. She worked as a secretary at the Local Union 72 for over 30 years and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, spouse and nanny who enjoyed taking care of others. Survivors include her father, Charles Dean Hemphill of Acworth, GA., her two daughters; Lisa and John Blevins of Lithia Springs, Kim and Dave Bradshaw of MS., her son, Brent Skinner of Smyrna, GA., her two br

Logan Buchanan Hall, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1999 in Cartersville, GA to his parents; Ricky and Kelly Hall. Logan attended Victory Christian Academy in Dallas, GA and was a member of Power Pack Church in Williamsburg, KY. Survivors include his parents; Ricky and Kelly Hall of Dallas, GA., his siblings; Cody Steele of Dallas, GA., Kenleigh Hall of Dallas, GA., Kaybre Hall of Dallas, GA., Laylan Hall of Dallas GA., his special friends; Robbie and Malynda Hawthorne and their son, Nolan Hawthorne of Waleska, GA., his girlfriend, Elina Bent

Ray Franklin Sapp, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born on June 21, 1936 in Tifton, GA., to the late Joseph and Ada Sapp. Ray served in the United States Army and worked as a truck driver for Associated Transport and C.C.C. Corporation. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Nancy M. Sapp of Dallas GA., his 2 daughters; Mary Selena and Scott Ervin of Woodstock, GA., Sandra Marie Sapp of Greenville, TN., his son Joey Robert and Shannon Sapp of Chattanooga, TN., 2 grandchildren; Avery Michah Sapp and Landon Elijah Sapp and a number of nieces and nephews are survived by

Barbara Owens Holbrook, age 59, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born on January 19, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Dorothy Owens. Ms. Holbrook was a member of Austell Presbyterian Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Seth & Jessica Holbrook of Acworth, GA; step-son, Mickey & Rachel Holbrook of Duluth, GA; brothers, Larry & Mary Owens of Lithia Springs, GA, and Robert & Tami Owens of Hiram, GA; sisters, Kathy & Doug Johnson of Wetumpka, AL, and Becky & Charles Elliott of Alabama; grandchildren, Calvin

Richard Sinnett, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born on February 17, 1938, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Melvin & Delphia Sinnett, and was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mr. Sinnett was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked as a brick block mason for over 40 years. Survivors include wife of 50 years, Della Lee Sinnett of Dallas, GA; son, Michael & Mariela Sinnett of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Arielle Sinnett, Mikyla Sinnett, Matias Bernat, Christiana Sinnett, Sofia Bernat; great-grandchild, Paisley Rose S

James Charles Mahoney, age 42, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. He was born on July 18, 1974, in Plainview, NY. Mr. Mahoney worked as an operations manager for telecommunications industry and was a member of Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include his daughters, Cailin Mahoney and Madison Mahoney of Dallas, GA; mother of their children, Shannon Mahoney of Dallas, GA; parents, Charles & Janice Mahoney of Ft. Myers, FL; sisters, Kathleen & James Wheeler of Austin, TX, and Kerry Mahoney & Mary Belton of Austin, TX; one niece and one nephew. Funeral ser

Brenda Elsberry, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Dallas, GA. Survivors include husband of 34 years, Ronny Elsberry of Dallas, GA; father, Clayton Griffith of Dallas, GA; mother, Helen Denson of Dallas, GA; brother, Michael Griffith of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Patricia & Woody Mancil of Dallas, GA, Charlotte & Dennis Priest of Cartersville, GA, and Darlene Adair of Cartersville, GA, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend J

Barbara Owens Holbrook, age 59, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born on January 19, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Dorothy Owens. Ms. Holbrook was a member of Austell Presbyterian Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Seth & Jessica Holbrook of Acworth, GA; step-son, Mickey & Rachel Holbrook of Duluth, GA; brothers, Larry & Mary Owens of Lithia Springs, GA, and Robert & Tami Owens of Hiram, GA; sisters, Kathy & Doug Johnson of Wetumpka, AL, and Becky & Charles Elliott of Alabama; grandchildren, Calvin

Robert Edward Hooks, age 89, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on June 22, 1927, to the late Fred & Annie Hooks, and was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Gainous, and brother, Marion Hooks. Mr. Hooks was an antique dealer for over 40 years and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include nieces, Renee & Keith Mitchell of Hiram, GA, and Fredaleen Camp of Odenville, AL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 2 PM, from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Neil Willia

Roy Byars, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1930, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Warren Monroe & Mary Lelar Byars and was preceded in death by his daughter, Tara Regina Byars, six sisters and one brother. Mr. Byars worked as machine operator for Pandal Chemical Company for 22 years, and was a member of Tabernacle of Father in Douglasville, GA, where he served as an elder. Survivors include wife of 61 years, Geraldine Byars of Dallas, GA; sons, Roy McKenny& Sandra Byars of Douglasville, GA, and Paul & Wanda Byars of Dallas

Girard Charles St. Germain, age 67 of Dallas, GA passed away at Tranquility @ Cobb on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born in Jeanerette, LA on December 11, 1949 and preceded in death by his parents Charles and Edda Mae St. Germain and a sister, Rita Copp. He was a power generator specialist for 35 years and a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Diane Marie St. Germain, of Dallas, GA; daughter, Nicole Ann St. Germain of Jeanerette, LA; stepchildren, Brent Wahe of Dallas, GA, Shaun Wahe of Cartersville, GA, Latrisha and Chris Callahan of

Evelyn “Missy” McDermott, age 89, of Hiram, GA , passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born on February 15, 1928, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Luke & Catherine Butterfield, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Warren McDermott, SR, brother, Mark Butterfield, SR, and nephew, Mark Butterfield, JR. Mrs. McDermott worked in jewelry sales for 20 years and was a member of ST. Luke’s Catholic Church. Survivors include son, Edward & Vicki McDermott, JR, of Whitestone, NY; daughters, Susan Moore of Alpharetta, GA, Marilyn Walker of Hiram, GA, and Roxann McDermott of S

Faye Hart, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017. She was born on May 15, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Roy & Hettie Fuller, and was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hart, daughter, Gail Weldon, and sister, Lillie Hollis. Mrs. Hart was a file room supervisor for Royal Globe Insurance, CO and JCPenney, and was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church. She loved her family and her church. Survivors include daughter, Sandra Wyatt Newsome of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Pastor Eddie & Angie Wyatt, Pamela Wyatt Robertson, Stephanie & Robert Dunlop, Co

Helga Frieda Reece, age 87, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born on Dec 23, 1929 in Berlin, Germany and was preceded in death by her father, Otto Kassan and her mother, Frieda Kassan. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, J.D. Reece of Powder Springs, GA., her son, Norman and Joy Schur of Douglasville, GA., her daughters; Dagmar and John Grizzle of Dallas, GA., Carolyn and Joey Tyson of Lubbock, TX., her sisters; Trudy Robba of Florida , Ingrid Conlon of Florida, her brother, Gunter Kassan of Berlin, Germany., her 12 grandchildren and her 20 great grandchi