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Carmen “Adela” Bucci, age 77 of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1939 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Jose Robert and Carmen Gauindin and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Joseph Bucci, sister, Cecilia L. Robert and brother, Pedro Robert. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and taught school for fifteen years. Survivors include sons & daughter–in-law, Dean & April Bucci of Dallas, GA, Frank Bucci of Costa Rica; brother & sister -in- law, Jose & Antonia Robert of Puerto, Rico; sister, Mar

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 To

Carolyn Jones, age 85, a long time resident of Marietta, GA, since 1968, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. She was born on August 10, 1931, in Huntsville, AL, and was the youngest of three children, born to the late Clyde & Mattie Amos, and was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Sara & Horace Chancellor of Leeds, AL, and brother, Wayne Amos of Birmingham, AL. Ms. Jones was employed at Lockheed Martin for several years and retired from Target Department Stores. Carolyn was a devout Alabama football fan “Roll Tide”. Survivors include one daughter and son-i

Vern Wiggins, age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. He was born on January 11, 1949, in Detroit, MI, to the late Raymond & Lennie Wiggins, and was preceded in death by his nephew, Steve Bennett. Mr. Wiggins retired from AT&T after 34 years of service, and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include wife of 30 years, Priscilla Wiggins of Hiram, GA; sons, Jay Wiggins of Texas, Scott Wiggins of Nevada; step-son, Steven Perkins of Hiram, GA; step-daughters, Wytiki & Darryl Lane of Snellville, GA, Angela Perkins of Hiram, GA; sister, Shirley Bennett of Det

“Coach” Randy Cochran, 66, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joel Cochran and Elsie Baxter Cochran. Mr. Cochran was a self employed carpenter, and a well loved softball coach. Survivors include a son, Johnny and Christy Cochran of Fruithurst, Al; daughters, April and Derek Totherow of Dallas GA, Sandy and Gene Nix of Dallas, GA, Michelle Cochran and fiancé Sylvan Anderson of Dallas, GA; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a niece and nephews also survive. Fu

Ronnie Dean Boone passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 13, 2016, at WellStar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, Georgia. He was born in Mitchell County on November 18, 1943 the son of John Nathan Boone and Nola Sparks Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Bernice Pauline Boone Jarrett, Arby Earl Boone, Frank Homer Boone, Lena Bell Boone Howell, John Frazier Boone, John Nathan Boone, Jr., James Samuel Boone, Charles Willard Boone, Margaret Boone Howell, Worley (Bud) Boone, Lucille Boone Kimbrell, Virgil Lee Boone, James Robert Boone and Dona

Reverend Jewell Edward Cole, age 89 of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Pearline Cole, his wife of 68 years Alta Faye Cole; daughters-in-law, Christy F. Cole and Ann Cole; son-in-law, Dee Holcombe; grandchildren, Joseph Holcombe and Jeremy Cole; brothers, Oscar Cole, Fred Cole, Arlee Cole, J.T. Cole, Grady Cole and Free Cole; sisters, Isabell Alexander, Inez Cole, Claudia Brown, Pearl Rutledge and Mary Lily Boling. Rev. Cole was a member of the U.S. Army and served in Guam. Survivors

Alta “Faye” Cole, age 84, of Hiram, GA; passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. She was born on March 24, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Willard & Flora Mae Roberson, and was preceded in death by two infant siblings, daughters-in-law, Christy F. Cole, and Ann Cole; son-in-law, Dee Holcombe; grandchildren, Joseph Holcombe and Jeremy Cole; brothers, Ernest Roberson, and Thomas Roberson; sisters, Frances Hitchcock, Clarice Brown and Ruby Hall. Mrs. Cole was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 68 years, Reverend Jewell Edward Cole of Hiram, GA; son

Robert Dean “Red” Ledford, age 59, of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born on June 13, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lamar Reece, SR. Mr. Ledford was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church and was self employed as a carpenter. Survivors include his mother, Jacqueline Reece of Douglasville, GA; brother, Jerry Lamar & Linda Jean Reece, JR, of Bremen, GA; sisters, Julie & Tony Barreno of Dallas, GA, and Donna & Gary Buzzard of Dallas, GA; nieces and nephews, Amber, Daniel, Chris, Anthoney, Nathan, and Kate

Herman Lincoln Atkins, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Cedartown, GA, to the late Lonnie & Jessie Mae Atkins, and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Atkins; daughter, Frieda Atkins Wills; brothers, Willard Atkins, Lloyd Atkins and Gene Atkins; sisters, Ruby Bell and Elizabeth Stewart. Mr. Atkins was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. Herman was a member of the American Legion Post 111 and raised the flag at Paulding County High Scho

Richard Lee Arndt, age 61, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 05, 2016. He was born on May 28, 1955 to the late Charles & Mary Lee Marbry Arndt in Ankara, Turkey. He worked at Lockheed Martin for thirty-seven years as a Quality Engineer. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his niece, Gabrielle Yglesias. Survivors include his wife of twenty-six years, Dolores Yglesias Arndt of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Stephanie & husband Richard Chapin of Villa Rica, GA, Courtney Arndt of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Terry & Doris Ramsey of Robins

Alice Marie Fallon, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away Sunday, October 30th after a short illness. She was 82 years young. Alice leaves behind a brother, James Paquette of Uxbridge, MA; 5 children, Leslie Rohrdanz and her husband David, of Sacramento, CA; Mark Fallon and wife Faith of Fitchburg, MA; David Fallon of Clinton, MA; Suzanne Fallon and wife Paula of Easton, MA; Sean Fallon and wife Lori of Hiram, GA, 2 grandchildren; Ryan Fallon of Bremerton, WA, Rachel Campbell of Columbus, OH and a great granddaughter, Marleigh. Alice was born to Vera Stanley and Francis Paquette in Clinton, M

Eugene Talmadge LaFavor, SR, age 83, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Gibson, GA, to the late Allen & May Kelly LaFavor, and was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Virginia LaFavor. Mr. LaFavor was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic from Dekalb County Board of Transportation after 24 years. Survivors include his son, Eugene T LaFavor, JR, of Rockmart, GA; daughter, Virginia Carol Powell of Rockmart, GA; brother, Bobby R. LaFavor of Conyers, GA; grandchildren, Steven Chapman of South Carolina, and Ti

Frankie Allen Johnston, age 79 of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Tranquility @Cobb. He was retired as an Electrician with IBEW Local 613 and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents James Bennett and Claudie Hall Johnston and brother, Samuel Johnston. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Johnston of Hiram, GA; sons and daughter-in-law Randal and Janice Johnston of Dallas, GA , Ben Johnston of Chamblee, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Lonnie Plunkett of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Donn

Peter Werner Chason, age 68, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Straubing, Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Chason and brother, Clifford Chason. Mr. Chason was a district manager for Springleaf Financial, where he was employed for over forty years. Survivors include his loving wife of almost forty five years, Angela Chason of Rockmart, GA; daughters Kristie Keown & husband, Blake of Temple, GA, Erica Chason of Rockmart, GA; grandchildren, Hannah & Lily Keown of Temple, GA and mother, Gerda Somerfeld Chason

Kathryn Elizabeth Oliver, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was born on June 13, 1936, in Dallas, GA, to the late William Frank Carruth & Willie Ora Durham Carruth. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Oliver; sister, Janice Green; sister, Dean East; mother & father-in-law, Dona & Henry Oliver. Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker and a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include son, Tony Oliver & wife, Nancy of Villa Rica, GA; daughters, Nan Cantrell & husband, Dewayne of Dallas, G

James Clinton Johns “Tunnie”, peacefully passed away in Dallas, GA on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the age of 88. Tunnie was born on August 9, 1928, in Hiram, GA to the late Nick & Mary Johns. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sonia Johns; brothers, Buster & Dickey Johns; sisters, Eva Mae (Tiny) Corley, Reba New, and Myrtle Harper. He enjoyed sports and was a standout basketball player at Hiram High School. He proudly served his country in the Army for several years. He married Sonia Freeman on June 20, 1953. The two celebrated 54 wonderful years

Marthe Vincent, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1935, in Haiti, to the late Oasias & Felicite Debe, and was preceded in death by her husband, Evariste H. Vincent. Mrs. Vincent retired as a Chamber Maid from the Holiday Inn. Survivors include daughters, Paulette & Adrian Rameau of Upatoi, GA, Chantal & Urbain St. Ellien of Woodstock, GA, Ginette Vincent of Dallas, GA, and Magalie & Roger Lespinasse in College Park, GA; sister, Lara Decembre of Montreal, Canada; eleven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildre

Sister Mary Noel Mitchell, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Rochester, NY, to the late George Raymond & Irene Elizabeth Ringwood, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Sister Mary Robert and Sister Mary Vincent. Sister Mitchell was a catholic school teacher in Rochester, NY, for 60 years. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Raymond & Mary Ann Ringwood of Dallas, GA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 12 PM, from St. Vincent de Paul

Lula Irene McTaggart, age 86, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She was born on December 19, 1929, in Anderson, SC, to the late Joseph & Berdell Eaton, and was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Barner McTaggart; son, Jerry Wayne Jones; grandson, Allen Jones, step-mother, Estell Eaton; sisters, Beatrice Laney and Edna Eaton; brothers, Junior Eaton, Howard Eaton, Kenneth Eaton, Charles Eaton and Henry Eaton. Mrs. McTaggart was of Baptist Faith and worked as a supervisor for Fulton Cotton Mill in Cabbage Town. Survivors include children, Lisa &

Harry Lankford, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was born on April 27, 1946, in Eatonton, GA, to the late Cramer & Mary Lou Lankford. Mr. Lankford was a United States Navy Veteran and worked as a HVAC Technician for over 45 years. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Martha Lankford of Dallas, GA; sons, Matt & Katrina Lankford of Woodstock, GA, Spence Lankford of Woodstock, GA, Joshua Lankford of Dallas, GA, and Jonathan Lankford of Dallas, GA; brothers, Nelson Lankford of Warrenton, GA, Richard Lankford of Eatonton, GA, and Ennis & Car

James L. Heald, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born on August 7, 1952, in Erie, PA, to the late Marvin & Dorothy Heald, and was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Heald. Mr. Heald was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, and retired as a steel worker. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ann Heald of Alpharetta, GA; son, Ryan Heald of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Michelle & Jim Berman of New Orleans; sisters, Sandra & Craig Cashdollar of Erie, PA, Carol Ann & James Amann of Erie, PA; grandchildren, Carrah Heald

Robert Langston Carter, age 74, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1941, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Morton Carter & Tommie Carter Henry, and was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Franklin Carter. Mr. Carter was a United States Navy Veteran serving on the USS Vega as a Radioman in the Vietnam War and served two years in the United States Reserves. Robert retired as an engineer with Georgia Power with 40 years of service, was a deacon at McPherson Baptist Church since June 27, 1965, and was the piano player and treasurer for

Charles (Chuck) Cason, age 56, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2016. He was born on May 13, 1960 to the late Charles Henry Cason & Imogene Ray Cason. He was a dispatcher for Preferred Transport Trucking Company. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Cason of Douglasville, GA; sons, Charles & Denay Cason of McDonough, GA, Ryan & Gabrielle Cason of Hampton, GA; daughter, Kelly Frey of Douglasville, GA; sisters, Cheryl Davis of Newnan, GA, Lynn & William Wilson of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Riley Cason of McDonough , GA, Anniston Cason of McDonough,

Rudy S. Weddle, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1929, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Hobert Lee Weddle & Erma Simmons Weddle. Mr. Weddle was an Army veteran, served in the Korean War, and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. Survivors include his loving wife, Jeane Rogers Weddle of Dallas, GA; children, Jenny Sue & Al Campbell of Roanoke, VA, Scott Keith Weddle of Chicago, IL, Suzy & Reverend Jason Cook of Roanoke, VA; step-daughters, Kelley Jean & Bill McDonald