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Hershal Buford Hulsey age 83, of Muscadine , Alabama, formerly of Dallas, GA passed away on December 25, 2016 . He was born on September 11, 1933, in Dallas, Ga. to the late Claude and Ethel Hulsey. He was preceded in death by his Wife Darline Carr Hulsey whom he was married to for 54 years, two sons, Winfred Hulsey and Wendell Hulsey, and two brothers, Coy and Gene Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey was a member of the Masonic Lodge 252 of Draketown, Ga. for over 50 years, and cut pulpwood for over 50 years. Survivors included a son Marty & Tammie Hulsey, and two daughters Elai

Marjorie May Grinko, age 87 of Douglasville, GA (formerly of Valley Falls, NY) passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was employed with New York Bell for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Inez Yager, husband, John Grinko and two brothers and a sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rick Cowan of Douglasville, GA ; granddaughters, Jennifer Cowan and her partner, Jen Rosinia of Lansing, IL, and Johnna Beth and Philip Wilson of Franklin, TN; 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. Grink

Marjorie May Grinko, age 87 of Douglasville, GA (formerly of Valley Falls, NY) passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. She was employed with New York Bell for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Inez Yager, husband, John Grinko and two brothers and a sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rick Cowan of Douglasville, GA ; granddaughters, Jennifer (Jen) Rosinia-Cowan of Chicago, IL and Johnna Beth and Philip Wilson of Franklin, TN. A number of other relatives also survive. Services for Mrs. Grinko will be held at a later dat

DALE Catherine Louise Scherf Dale, 96, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was born on March 20, 1920. She was a daughter of the late John and Louise Zimmerman Scherf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Dale and her first husband Ralph Kwilus; son, Clyde Dale Jr; brothers, John and Henry Scherf; sister, Marie Scherf. Catherine was a member of American Lutheran Church in Michigan. Survivors include her son, Conrad & Estrella Dale, of Aiea, Hawaii; daughters, Cathleen & Larry Kacel, of Lupton Michigan, Carolyn & Thomas Geddi

Raymond “Ray” George Ringwood, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born on April 12, 1931, in Rochester, NY, to the late George Raymond & Irene Ringwood. Mr. Ringwood retired from Byrons in Miami, FL, as a computer programmer, was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and a former Roman Catholic Priest. Before moving to Dallas, GA, 2006, he resided in Pembroke Pines in Davie, Florida from 1968 until 2006. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Ringwood of Dallas, GA; children, Therese & Joseph Del Sordo of Dallas, GA,

Betty Gordy Shepherd, age 84, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1932, in Thomaston, GA, to the late Hill & Ruby Lois Gordy, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Shepherd, and brother, Harry Gordy. Mrs. Shepherd retired from Cobb County School District as a school bus driver and was a member of Praise Tabernacle. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia & Horace Jordan of Powder Springs, GA, and Pamela & Derrell Brown of Dallas, GA; sister, Wynette & Donald Corley of Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-la

David Lamar Christopher, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Paul Clyde & Clarice Maude Christopher, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Christopher and Charles Ray Christopher, and sister, Joan Juanita Christopher. Mr. Christopher worked as a salesman at Gainesville Iron Works and Bremen Steel Company in Atlanta. David graduated from Avondale High School in Decatur. Survivors include his son, David & Collette Christopher of Dells, Wisconsin; brothers, Bobby & Gwinn Chris

Avis Elaine Hannah, age 66, of Hiram GA, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Frank E. Barker & Dorothy Louise Saxton Barker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank E. Barker Jr. Avis was a CNA at the Brian Center in Austell for more the 10 years. Survivors include her sons, Donnie & Misty Hannah of Hiram, Ricky & Rhonda Hannah of Rockmart, Scott Hannah, of Hiram; sister, Gail & Jerry Rogers of Rockmart; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister in law, Kay Barker of Kennesaw. Funeral Ser

Mary Alice Nolan, age 84, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Sunday, December 16. 2016. She was born on November, 16, 1932, in Landon Ohio. To the Late Cyrus and Hattie Yoke. She was a Clerk for the State of Ohio for 20 plus years. Survivors include one son Phillip Nolan of Dallas, GA. and two daughters, Barbara and Brian Mullins, of Brecksville, Fla. And Jo and Doug Lipps of Eaton, Ohio. Mrs. Nolan had 3 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. (Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA,

Joyce M. Smith, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born on February 14, 1946. She was the City Administrator of the City of Hiram, for 36 years and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was a bright and caring person whose passion was rescuing Basset Hounds, and delivering homemade poundcakes to family and friends. ​ Survivors include her husband, Vince Smith of Dallas ; daughter, Connie & Rick Ellis, of Smyrna; son, Alan L. Rakestraw of Austell; 2 grandchildren, Laura Rakestraw and Amber Rakestraw, both of Dallas; step sons, Stuart S

Bruce Allen Smith, 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on August 14, 1945. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Herman Smith, and brother, Bobby Smith. He was an Inkologist in the Printing Industry for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Danforth Smith; son, Jeffery Allen & Cheri Smith of Riverside, CA; daughters, Natalie & Michael Wood of Dallas, GA, Deborah & Tony Perez, of Anaheim, CA; mother, Terry Massaro Freed of CA; brother, Brian & Darlene Smith of CA; sister, Charlene & Gordon Craft of CA; g

James Rayford (Jim) Branch, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on April 06, 1935 to the late Claude Aaron & Arie Gilbert Branch and was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Branch, brother, Charles Branch, son-in-law, Steven E. Young, Sr. and infant daughter. He served in the United States Air Force, worked at Lockheed for thirty plus years, a member of the Lions Club, the Masons and the Paulding County Republican Party. He was a very faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church and wanted his family and friends to remember, “This is the day th

Marion Cecil Joiner, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was born on October 4, 1928, in Mangham, Louisiana, to the late Charlie Ford & Mittie Irene Joiner, and was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Joiner. Mr. Joiner was a United States Army Veteran, retired from Lockheed-Martin with over 30 years of service, and was of Baptist faith. Survivors include sons, Marshall Keith Joiner of Dallas, GA, and Kenneth Joiner of Powder Springs, GA; brother, George Joiner of Bastrop, Louisiana; sister, Margie Johnson of Winnsboro Louisiana; granddaughter, J

John R. Schreiber, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born on February 19, 1930, in Newport, PA, to the late Albert Gus Schreiber and was preceded in death by his wife, Marcelle Schreiber, and son, Alan Schreiber. Mr. Schreiber was a United States Air Force veteran, retired from Lockheed-Martin as a computer programmer with over 35 years of service and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. John was a member Dallas Masonic Lodge #182 and received his 50 year pin. Survivors include his son, Tim & Leigh Schreiber of Dallas, GA; brother, Geo

John Quinton Croker, JR, age 75, of Maitland, FL, passed away on December 10, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1941, in Hiram, GA, to the late John Quinton & Florence Croker, SR. Mr. Croker was a United States Navy Veteran, was a teacher most of his life and a member of Florida Living Center Church. Survivors include his children, John Quinton & Erin Croker III of Atlanta, GA, Michele & Eric Joy of Dallas, GA, and Debbie & Brian Bergherm of Alpharetta, GA; brother, Eddie Croker of Heflin, AL; companion, Mary Roach of Zellwood, FL; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Riley, Catherin

Max L. Wright, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 . He was born on April 30, 1930 to the late John Jones & Mossie Ethel Wright, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Woodrow Wright, J.W. Wright, Audie Wright, Iredell Wright, Earnest Wright, Albert Wright and Rex Wright, half sisters, Bonnie Wright and Kate Wright and three infant siblings. He was a Principal in the Anderson County School system in Tennessee for over 30 years. He taught adult GED classes and adult reading classes. He was a veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, active church member,

Barbara Greene, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born on November 23, 1938, in Douglasville, GA, to the late David & Helen Gantt, and was preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy” Greene, daughter, Joyce Greene, grandson, Corey Greene, and great-granddaughter, Candice St. Clair. Survivors include her sons, Kenny & Sherry Greene of Powder Springs, GA, Rodney Greene of Dallas, GA, and Michael “Shane” Greene of Dallas, GA; brothers, Donald & Mary Gantt of Buchanan, GA, and Jerry & Sherri Gantt of Douglasville, GA; sister, Sh

Johnny Dowling, age 55, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was born on December 10, 1960, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William Manium Dowling and Ada Jo Dowling Kelley. Mr. Dowling was currently working in maintenance at Thornton Road Kia and had previously worked at Bill Heard Chevrolet on Barrett Parkway and Magnum Collision in Kennesaw. Johnny enjoyed NASCAR racing and riding around the mountains of North Georgia. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Rhonda Lisa Dowling of Powder Springs, GA; sisters, Robyn & Terry Morgan of Talking Rock, GA, and

Jeannine “Jean” Catherine Marcy (Nelson), age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. She was born on August 25, 1932, in Wadena, MN, to the late Lloyd Anthony & Regina Nelson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Marcy, and sister, Jackie Hendricks. Mrs. Marcy worked as a Registered Nurse and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Nicholas & Debbie Gratz of Andover, MN, Lawrence & Holly Gratz of Plymouth, MN, Michael & Christy Gratz of Hiram, GA, Bernard Andrew & Brenda Gratz of

Alison Anne Garrison, age 50, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born on March 9, 1966, in Rockwood, TN. Survivors include her husband, Gary Wayne Garrison of Powder Springs, GA; children, Lauren Summers of Atlanta, GA, McKinley Summers of Marietta, GA, Lindsie Garrison of Los Angeles, CA, Cody & Caroline Garrison of Camp LeJune, NC, and Amanda Gaszick of Honolulu, HI; parents, James “Jim” and Linda Pitts of Marietta, GA; brother, James “Jim” Pitts, JR, of Marietta, GA; grandchild, Connor Andrew Garrison; grandmother, Margaret Wilson of Knox

JoAnn Watkins Wentz, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born on July 26, 1948, in Marietta, GA, to the late Bob & Ann Watkins. Ms. Wentz worked at Shaw Industries for over 10 years and was a member of Whitworth Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Wendy & Shane LeCroy of Dallas, GA, and Edie Ogle Thurman of Acworth, GA; sisters, Kathy Jones of Ellijay, GA, and Wanda Hill of Buchanan, GA: grandchildren, Brandon Ogle of Cartersville, GA, Robert LeCroy JR of Destin, FL, BreAnna LeCroy of Destin, FL, Dylan Haygood of Acworth, GA, Ta

Phyllis Sands, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. Phyllis was a Real Estate Broker for over 30 years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Church in Dallas, GA. She was an artist and loved her family, people and traveling. She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Theodore Touchstone Sr. and an infant child. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Willie Sands; a daughter and son-in-law, Joy & Jonathan Dozier of Powder Springs, GA, her mother, Malissa Touchstone; brothers, Dennis Tou

KITCHENS Joseph Lee Kitchens, age 85 of Brooksville, FL, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born on May 26, 1931, in Gadsden, AL, to the late Henry Ernest & Willie Mae Kitchens, and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Amanda Kitchens. Mr. Kitchens retired as a Master SGT from the United States Army serving 26 years receiving a Bronze Star, and also retired from Lockheed as a Security Guard with 12 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #182 in Dallas, YAARAB Provost Guards in Atlanta GA, VFW, DAV, and 1st Baptist Church in Brooksville, FL.

Nina Hurst Fuller, age 82, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1934, in Rome, GA, to the late Charles Arthur & Ethel Nina Kinsey, and was preceded in death by her 1st husband of 43 years, Ernest Dewey Hurst, sister, Barbara Maxwell and brother, Marvin Kinsey. Mrs. Fuller was the longest member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church was a retired school bus driver, working for Cobb County and Paulding County School Districts. Survivors include husband, Jerry Fuller of Powder Springs, GA; sons, Danny & Barbara Hurst of Dallas, GA,

Ruby Lucille Hitchcock, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1941 to late Jesse James & Sarah Frances Grant Crawford and was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Roberts and brother, Jesse James Crawford, Jr. She worked in the medical field as a medical assistant for over thirty years. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, Danny Joe & Marnie Hitchcock of Villa Rica, GA, Jimmy Lawrence Hitchcock of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Paula & Randy Akins of Villa Rica, GA; sisters, Louise Kiker of D