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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; sister, Phyllis Littlefield of Sharpsburg, GA; f

Doris L. Vaughan, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was born on May 24, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Clarence & Lucile Munsey. Survivors include husband of 54 years, John L. Vaughn of Dallas, GA; son, John Wesley Vaughan of Dallas, GA; daughter, Mary & Jeff Gannaway of Macon, GA; brother, Charles Munsey of Lithia Springs, GA; sister, Diane & Andrew Long of Bremen, GA; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Chad Long officiating. The

Dana Stephens Quick, age 71, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Raymond & Dorine Stephens, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Quick, son, Tommy Quick and brother, Ray Stephens. Survivors include her children, Shana Anderson of Rome, GA, Shawn & Michael Stewart of Acworth, Seth Quick & Jim Ledford of Atlanta, GA, Danielle & Derrel Ward of Douglasville, GA, Shay & Geoffrey Corry of Eatonton, GA; brothers, Chick & Debbie Stephens of Dublin, GA, and Chris & El

James “Jim” Brewer, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on October 23, 1927, to the late Claude Grady & Esther Viola Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a United States Army Veteran, retired from American General as an insurance salesman, and attended West View Baptist Church. Survivors include children, John & Deborah Brewer of Hiram, GA, Linda & Mike Tibbetts of Dallas, GA, and Betty & Harold Hobbs of Marietta, GA; sisters, Tommie Henry of Dallas, GA, and Ann & Raymond Force of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Chris & Debra Brewer, Chad

Thelma Louise Anderson, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on December 4, 1935, in Dawsonville, GA, to the late Jeff & Fannie Perry, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Anderson, and her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Wayne & Pam Anderson of Marietta, GA; daughters, Marie Anderson of Dallas, GA, Lynn Anderson of Austell, GA, and Lisa Anderson of Austell, GA; grandchildren, Ashley & Chad White of Rockmart, Amber Whatley of Austell, GA, Alicia Wh

Anne Gupton, age 72, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on March 29, 1944, in Athens, GA, to the late Albert & Virginia Parsons. Mrs. Gupton worked as a dance instructor for 17 years and was a member of Carrollton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed volunteer reading at elementary schools. Survivors include her husband, Thelbert Gupton, of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Melissa & Jeff Rowell of Douglasville, GA, and Claire Bailey of Chesnee, SC; sisters, Beverly Whisnant of Raleigh, NC, and Susan Davis of Kempner, TX; grandchildren, Katie

Dorothy P. Thomas, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born on July 18, 1944, to the late William & Dorothy Storms. Mrs. Thomas worked for Clayton County School System as a Paraprofessional for over 10 years and was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 38 years, Randy Thomas of Dallas, GA; son, Richard Thomas of Bethlehem; daughter, Heather Thomas of Dallas; brother, Robert Storms of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister, Barbara Itzenhauser of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Brooklyn Thomas of Dallas, Maze Thomas-Gordon of Gulf

Eric Neil Anderson, age 55, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1961, in Copper Hill, TN, to the late James Edward & Dorothy Anderson. Eric worked as an automotive technician for over 35 years, and was of Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Kim Anderson of Douglasville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Hayden & Amber Lankford of Powder Springs, and Ben & Hannah Lankford of Carrollton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam & Geri Knutson of California, and Andrea & Charley Brindley of Winston, GA; several aunts, u

Timothy “Tim” Dale Rakestraw, age 55, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1961, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, James “J.D” Dale Rakestraw. Tim was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved his children and grandchildren, enjoyed helping with the barbecue dudes from Burnt Hickory, and the Raccoon Creek Music Festival. Mr. Rakestraw was an avid hunter and member of the rattlesnake knob hunting club. Survivors include his wife, Becky Rakestraw of Dallas, GA; son, Brad Rake

Gene Bone, age 84 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Dallas, GA and retired from Lockheed –Martin. Mr. Bone enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, woodworking and sightseeing the United States. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Those preceding him in death were his father and mother, Henry Lee and Louetta Lawrence Bone, siblings; Evelyn, Jessie, Vera, Baby Girl, Sammy, Doyal, Buddy, Roy, Harold, Cecil, Ed and Baby Boy. Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-laws; Danny and Lori Bone, Vance a

Sally Mae Crowe, age 78, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. She was born on August 4, 1938, in Taylorsville, GA, to the late Lihul Pope & Dora Lee Powell Pope. Mrs. Crowe was a homemaker and a member at Cooper Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years, Lonnie Crowe of Lithia Springs, GA; children, Edward Pope of Lithia Springs, GA, Wayne & Brenda Crowe of Dallas, GA, Martha Ann & Herman Hill of Lithia Springs, GA; brothers, Carl Pope of Lithia Springs, GA, Jimmy & Nellie Pope of Lithia Springs, GA; sister, Shirley &

Phyllis Jean Willoughby, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born on November 4, 1932, in Olean, NY, to the late Clifford Clarence Bright & Blanche Kincaid Bright. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Willoughby. Survivors include, sons, Todd Willoughby of Powder Springs, GA, and Darrin Willoughby & Rashell Wilson of Joppa, MD. Funeral services for Mrs. Willoughby will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Chad Brewer officiating. Following the s

Russell Franklin Dickey, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1942, in New London, CT, by Kenneth & Bernice Dickey, SR, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior Dickey, David Dickey; brothers-in-law, Steven Lee, Sandy Lee; grandparents Russell & Ruth Cluny, and Mary & Frank Dickey. Mr. Dickey retired as a teacher after 33 years, teaching industrial technology and technology, and was a coach and remodeler. Survivors include his wife, Linda Dickey of Dallas, GA; step-daughters, Nichole Michalke of Temple, GA, and L

Craig Melbourne, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1959, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late Harry & Sue Melbourne. Mr. Melbourne worked as a driver for Gould’s Pumps, INC for over 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Valerie Melbourne of Hiram, GA; son, Chad & Jennifer Melbourne of Dallas, GA; grandson, Justin Melbourne of Dallas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 4:30 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Thomas Blagg officiati

Kaylynn Eckard, age 79, of Douglasville (Paulding Co.), GA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Erie, PA, to the late Lynn Deaver & Kay Deaver. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Eckard was preceded in death by her daughter, Cyndi D. Babecka. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Albert Eckard of Douglasville, GA; son, Lynn E. Eckard of Forsyth, GA; sister, Jan Coursey of Gwinett, GA; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 3:00

Ronnie “Trader” Hooks, age 65, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was born on February 28, 1951 in Austell, GA, to the late Marion Hooks & Evelyn Logan Hooks. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Jamie & Stephanie Winkles of Dallas, GA; special friend, Sandy Davis of Bremen, GA; sister, Diane Marlow of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Blakely Winkles & Cambrie Winkles of Dallas, GA; several nieces & nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Hooks will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at 4:00 PM, from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Mi

Guy Watson Harris, age 93, lifelong resident of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016. He was born on April 27, 1923, in Dallas, GA, to the late James Willis Harris & Lola Palmer Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Jane Camp Harris; brothers, Herman Harris, Walter Eugene Harris, James Wilbur Harris; sister, Eula Mae Harris; granddaughter, Jana Harris. Mr. Harris was a U.S. Navy veteran & served in WWII. He retired after 39 years of service from GA Power Corporation and was a retired member from IBEW (International Brotherhood o

Jola “Jo” Myers, age 76, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Somerset, NJ, to the late William H. & Judilene Cox, SR. Mrs. Myers attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 50 years, Bill Myers of Hiram, GA: daughter, Rebecca Myers of Douglasville, GA; brother, William H. & Rebecca Cox, JR, of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchild, Cambren Myers. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 3 PM, from Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery, with Dr. Wayne Meadows officiating. The family wi

Clifton Ray Mobley, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born on June 24, 1948, in Washington, NC, and was preceded in death by his father, William Matthew Mobley, and brother, Johnny Mobley. Mr. Mobley was a United States Army Veteran, and worked as a pawn broker for over 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Karen Mobley of Dallas, GA, daughter, Mackenzie Rebecca Owen of Covington, GA; mother, Emily Elizabeth Mobley of Courtland, Virginia; brothers, Ashley & Darlene Mobley of West Virginia, Michael Mobley of west Virginia, Billy Mobley of Savannah, GA,

Holzhauer Nancy Ray Holzhauer, age 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born on September 26, 1960 to the late Jack & Carolyn Ray. Nancy was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Douglasville. Survivors include her husband, Adam Holzhauer; daughters, Bethany Carolyn Holzhauer of Hiram and Madison Jordan Stringfield and her husband, Taylor of Villa Rica; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy & Bobbie Ray of Colbert, GA and Charles & Sherri Ray of Ballground, GA; a sister, Karen Jenkins of Grand Junction, Colorado; nieces an

Charles L. Hardy, age 82, of Hiram, GA, passed at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born on December 3, 1933, in Dallas, GA, to the late John Pinkney & Simmie Beatrice Hardy, and was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Martin and granddaughter, Jessica Hardy. Mr. Hardy founded Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC in Dallas in 1978 and Hardy Family Ford in 1985. His wife, Jeanette, is the Dealer Principal of Hardy Chevrolet in Gainesville, Georgia. Prior to that, Charles was a successful home builder, mobile home dealer and operator of Southeastern International Dra

Buck Cohran, age 32, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born on December 10, 1983, in Marietta, GA. Survivors include his parents, Gary & Nona Cohran of Dallas, GA; brother, Jody & Kristina Cohran; sister, Brittany & Andrew Cardone of Smyrna, GA; several aunts and uncles; maternal grandparents, Aubrey & Inez Fuller of Dallas, GA; nephews, Bryden Cline of Dallas, GA, Ayden Cohran of Dallas, GA, and Baylen Cohran of Dallas, GA. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at 4 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Rober

Robert Brown, age 52, of Austell, GA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. He was born on June 1, 1964, in Memphis, TN. Robert worked as a warehouse manager for Mighty Auto Parts and a member of Westgate Church. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Theresa Brown of Austell, GA; daughters, Sarah Catherine Brown of Jackson, AL, and Rachel Brown of LaFayette, IN; parents, Robert James & Inez Brown of Pensacola, FL; brothers, Steven Cooper of Pensacola, FL, and Michael Cooper of Pensacola, FL; grandchild, Laleh-Zeinal Pour of LaFayette, IN; nieces, Ashleigh Cooper, Katie Cooper, S

Alice Rosine Wilson, age 94, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born on September 15, 1921, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Will S. Cox & Vera Anderson Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Clayton Wilson; son, Chris Wilson; daughter, Linda Jacquez; brothers, Julian Cox & Bill Cox. Mrs. Wilson worked as an artist, and specialized in water colors & oils. She was a member of the Paulding Art Group. Survivors include her sons, Gary Wilson & wife, Bonnie of Chico, CA, Larry Wilson & wife, Pamela of Acton, CA

Latrice Morgan Sowells, age 41, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. She was born on December 24, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, to Jerry Morgan Sr. & Ella Morgan. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerald Morgan; paternal grandparents, Curtis & Willie Mae Morgan; maternal grandparents, Tyler & Ethel Seaberry. Mrs. Sowells worked in accounting at Sherwood Food Distribution and was a member of Cypress Grove Baptist Church in Kenner, LA. Survivors include husband, Cory Sowells of Dallas, GA; sons, Jani Morgan & Jalen Sowells of Dallas, GA; parents, Jerry M