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William “Bill” Bylsma, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 6, 2017. He was born on January 10, 1933, in Hallum, Friesland Holland, to the late John & Grace Bylsma, and was preceded in death by his brothers, George Bylsma and Dick Bylsma. Mr. Bylsma was a United States Army Veteran, the owner of William Bylsma Carpet Installations and a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church. Survivors include wife of 60 years, Effie Bylsma of Dallas, GA; children, Glenn & Rowann Bylsma of Meridian, Idaho, Deann & William Jauregui of Visalia, CA, Joyce & Jim Ver Hoef of Pasaden

Reggie Osborne, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1958, in Austell, GA. Mr. Osborne was currently working at Selig Enterprises as the Property Manager and was a member of Second Baptist Church of Dallas. Reggie loved coaching and playing sports, hunting, fishing and playing golf. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Martha Jane Osborne of Dallas, GA; son Wesley & Lianna Osborne of Madison, GA; parents, Charles D. & Doris Osborne of Dallas, GA; sister, Marcia & Steve Swanson of Dallas, GA; and several nieces. Funeral s

Phuong Pham, age 55, of Dallas, Ga, passed away on March 8, 2017. She was born on October 23, 1961, in Vietnam to the late Thi Hoa Nguyen. Survivors include Phuong’s children, Thuy McLendon of Dallas, Ga; David and Kelsey Huynh of Ringgold, Ga; Tony Pham of Kennesaw, Ga. & brothers, Thao Nguyen of Vietnam & Hao Nguyen of Vietnam as well as her grandchildren Kaylee & Austin McLendon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 11, 2017, at 12:00 PM, from St.Vincent de Paul, with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral h

Bernarr Kincaid “Kin” Rakestraw Jr., age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 7, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1954, in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Bernarr Kincaid & Delores Ruth Rakestraw. Kin was a member of Popular Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Lucy M. Rakestraw; stepmother, Stephanie Wyatt Rakestraw of Dallas, GA; brother, Jason & Lauri Rakestraw of Acworth, GA; sisters, Denise & Allan Griffin of Dallas, GA, and Darlene & Steve Golden of Dallas, GA; several nie

Umbrey Tibbitts, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born on May 13, 1931, in Dallas, GA, to the late L. M. “Fate” & Bertha Lola Womack Tibbitts. Mr. Tibbitts retired as a master mechanic from the International Union of Operating Engineers, GA Power Plant Yates. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and a member of I.U.O.E. #926. Umbrey was a cattle farmer and gardener. He loved his family, grandchildren, southern gospel music and Braves baseball. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sue Pope Tibbitts of Dallas, GA; children, Connie Tib

Arthur Emory Estep, JR, age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was born on January 6, 1956, in Newnan, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Emory Estep, SR. Mr. Estep was employed by Six Flags Over Georgia as a painter for 36 years. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Debbie Estep of Dallas, GA; sons, James & Jennifer Estep of Hiram, GA, and Brandon Estep of Marietta, GA; mother, LaVerne Estep of Dallas, GA; sisters, Sherry & Gene Pace of Dallas, GA, Sheila & Junior McAfee of Phoenix City, AL, Shelly Booth of Dallas, GA, and Step

Mr. Willard “ Lee” Kimbril, age 77 of Hampton, GA passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Prior to retirement he was a machine mechanic for Write Paper Company, served in the United States Army and was a member of McDonough Road Baptist Church . He was preceded in death by his parents; Albert and Rosie Kimbril; his wife of 35 years, June Carolyn Prewett Kimbril; brothers, Tommy Kimbril ,Earl Kimbril and sister, Louise Kimbril. Survivors include his daughters and son-inlaws; Carol and Raymond Coffey of Dacula, GA, Donna Landress of Cumming, GA, Jan and Kent Sears of Suw

Donna June Blystone, age 54 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, to Virginia Ketchersid and the late Charles Ketchersid. She was a loving wife, a homemaker, and a faithful member of Riverside Church of God. She loved Dancing and painting. Survivors include her husband, Wallace Blystone of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Chris Ketchersid of AZ; sister, Sharon Ketchersid of GA; special aunt and uncle, Patsy & George Elrod of Ringold, GA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday,

Rodney Alan Dalton, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Shirley C. & Eva Dalton. Mr. Dalton was retired from General Electric Company, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and a member of Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Dalton of Dallas, GA; sons, Bryan & Jessica Schwartz of Rockmart, GA, and David Schwartz of Dallas, GA; daughter, Krystal & Scott Chamberlain of Taylor, MI; brothers, Reverend Michael & Sheila Dalton of Jacksonville, FL, and Rober

William Earl Gilreath, age 82, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born on September 18, 1934, in Jacksonville, AL, to the late Shelton LaFayette & Nancy Jane Gilreath. Mr. Gilreath retired from Chattahoochee Brick for 38 years, and was a member of Draketown Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Gilreath; sons, Franklin A & Donna Gilreath of Powder Springs, GA, and Steven C & Betty Gilreath of Rockmart, GA; daughters, Donna Sue Whitfield of Temple, GA, and Lori &Patrick Schroeder of Temple, GA; grandchildren, Cor

James Hugh Gross, age 71 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1946, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late John Elmer and Mary Byrd Gross. He was a supervisor at Locheed Martin for 50 years and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Thomas Gross of Dallas, GA; three daughters, Natalie & Marcus Fielder of Rockmart, GA, Rachel & Luis Fernando of Canton, GA, and Audrey & Anthony Norton of Rockmart, GA; brother, John E. Gross of Canton, GA; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. M

James Hugh Gross, age 71 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1946, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late John Elmer and Mary Byrd Gross. He was a supervisor at Locheed Martin for 50 years and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Thomas Gross of Dallas, GA; three daughters, Natalie & Marcus Fielder of Rockmart, GA, Rachel & Luis Fernando of Canton, GA, and Audrey & Anthony Norton of Rockmart, GA; brother, John E. Gross of Canton, GA; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. M

Ora Lee Woody, age 80 of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1936, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Joe Parks & Nanny Lee Lindsey, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Woody, son, Charles Edward Woody, and daughter, Betty Lou Woody. Survivors include grandchildren, Jennifer Woody of Dallas, GA and Jamie Woody of Dallas, GA; nieces, Barbara (Ronnie) Hollis, of Lithia Springs, GA, and Kim (Art) Woody of Lithia Springs, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home,

Ernest Gober, age 85, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1931, in Hiram, GA, to the late Robert and Cleo Gober, and was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Gober, and son, George Edward Gober. Mr. Gober was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, retired from Simmons Mattress Company with 47 years of service, and was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church since 1950. Survivors include, children, Steve & Julia Louisa Gober of Dallas, GA, and Lynn & Keith Lee of Stone Mountain, GA; brother, Doug &

Alexander “Al” S. Platt, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was born on November 27, 1939, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Samuel & Anine Platt. Mr. Platt was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the sons of union veterans of the civil war camp name – Kennesaw Mountain #3. He retired as a police officer from Jackson Township in New Jersey after 28 years of service and was currently working at Alorica. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Platt, of Hiram, GA; children, Dan & Paula Platt of Woodland Hills, CA, Charlotte & Curtis Lawrence

Mary Catherine Mitek, age 88, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to the late Joseph & Margaret Sloboda. Mrs. Mitek was a professional accordionist and played in various clubs in Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and New York City. Through the years, Mary Catherine and her husband, Ben, travelled throughout the United States, Far East and Europe. They also enjoyed the many cruises they went on. Mary Catherine and Ben were avid fishermen and owned a number of boats through the years, they also enjoyed bowling, reading and the

Robert Allen Wisener, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born on August 1, 1946, in Dallas, GA, to the late William & Myrtice Wisener. Mr. Wisener was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, and retired from Austell Boxboard as a machine operator with 38 years of service. Robert was full of life, enjoyed his children, grandchildren, the lake, fishing, music, playing the guitar and life. He was a member of the VFW Post 7402, enjoyed working with his hands, building things and was a great handyman. Survivors include his wife of 32 year

S.D. Graham, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was born on February 18, 1925, in Dallas, GA, to the late Stanley David & Donzie Graham, SR, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ludie Vee Graham, and daughter, Brenda Faye Graham. S.D. was a United States Army Veteran where he served under General George Patton in the 381st Army Combat Engineers in World War II, and in the Battle of the Bulge, gaining 3 Battle Stars. Mr. Graham was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, was the owner of Graham Lumber Company in Douglasville for many years, and was

Peter “Pete” Walt Bruner, age 55 of Austell, GA passed away on February 16, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cledith and Ingrid Bruner and nephew Joshua Bruner. Survivors include his; sons and daughter-in laws; Adam and Kristen Bruner of Rome, Ga and Shaw and Lisa Bruner of Acworth, GA; brothers, Eric and Lanette Bruner of Hiram, GA and Mike and Linda Bruner of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren, Skylar, Chloe, Riley, Joshua and Shelby Rae Bruner; several nieces and nephews and special dog “Bocephus”. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Februa

William “Bill” Ross age 80 of Hiram, Ga., passed away on February 16, 2017. He was born on February 07, 1937, in Blairsville, Ga. to the late Marvin and Lilly Ross. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Myrtle Ross, step-mother, Georgia Ross, and sister Margie Smith. Mr. Ross was veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and retired from Flower’s Bakery with 34 years of service. Survivors include one son, Mike and Rhonda Ross of Hiram, Ga; one brother Melvin Ross of Jackson, Ga; two sisters Milam and Phillip Espinoza and Mildred Gri

Margaret Marie Cantrell age 86 of Dallas, Ga. passed away on February 16, 2017. She was born on March 27, 1930, in Dallas, GA, to the late Ludel and Ira Gazaway, and was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Gazaway. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Bobby Gene Cantrell; son, Kevin and Kim Cantrell, of Douglasville, Ga., two grandchildren, Daniel and Katie Cantrell of Hiram, Ga. along with Caysie Newbern and fiancé, Cody Voyles. Funeral Services will held on Sunday February 19, 2017, at 2:00 pm from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bobby Walraven offi

Sharon Evon Willingham, age 57, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on April 24, 1959, in Powder Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Doy and Annie Jean Smith Willingham. Sharon worked as a pharmacy technician at Campbell’s and Curl’s Pharmacy in Dallas for 30 years. She loved singing gospel music and was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include sisters, Deborah (Larry) Parish of Dallas, GA, Donna (Bill) Ketchum of Mableton, GA; brothers, Wesley (Kathy) Willingham, Wayne Willingham, Jeff (Shari) Willingham, all of Dall

Norma Jean Billingsley Ogle, 77, of Hiram, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, peacefully in the presence of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Gerald Wayne Ogle. Born in Atlanta on October 6, 1939, she was the loving daughter of the late O.C. and Melba Billingsley. She was a graduate of Campbell High School in Smyrna and attended Georgia State University. In addition to her husband, Wayne and her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Raymond Billingsley. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie Blan (Ben) of Hiram,

Norma Jean Billingsley Ogle, 77, of Hiram, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, peacefully in the presence of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Gerald Wayne Ogle. Born in Atlanta on October 6, 1939, she was the loving daughter of the late O.C. and Melba Billingsley. She was a graduate of Campbell High School in Smyrna and attended Georgia State University. In addition to her husband, Wayne and her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Raymond Billingsley. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie Blan (Ben) of Hiram,

Dale Kevin Welch, age 50, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born on March 7, 1966, and was preceded in death by his father Charles Everett Welch. Dale was a family man who loved his family, hunting and fishing. He was a duel member of Masonic Bartlett Lodge #139 and Paulding County Daylight Lodge #759, served as Worshipful Master in 2016, and was the owner of Dale Welch Services. At The Town of Ynot he was the Emcee and a faithful Cowboy who loved music and to sing. Survivors include his soul mate, Alicia Harrell of Dallas, GA; sons, Robert “Bobby” Welch