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Jean E. Ross, age 77, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was born on June 9, 1939, to the late Rayford Winston Edge and Bernice Bunch, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Donald Ross, and brothers and sisters. Jean loved her grandchildren & loved texting with them, was an avid sports and bulldog fan, coached Special Olympics softball for several years and loved to play golf. Mrs. Ross retired from the Imaging Center & Women’s Center at Wellstar Cobb as a File Room Clerk, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Jasper. Survivors inc

Martha Bonds, age 69, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born on December 20, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John Franklin & Jemima Louise Kuykendoll. Mrs. Bonds was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 52 years, Jerry Bonds of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stacy & Tara Bonds of Hiram, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Lorinda & Mark Thackston of Hiram, GA, and Lisa & Tim Grant of Hiram, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny & Andrea Kuykendoll of Douglasville, GA, Billy & Heather Kuykendoll of Temple,

Kevin Patrick Richardson, age 23, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1993, in Austell, GA, to Glenn Richardson and Betty Jo Rhodes. Kevin was a 2011 graduate from South Paulding High School and was currently employed as a HVAC tech with R.S. Andrews Heating & Air. Survivors include finance, Megan Goolsby of Powder Springs, GA; father & step-mother, Glenn Richardson & Vanetta Whiddon of Douglasville, GA; mother, Betty Jo Rhodes; brother, Brian Wesley Richardson & wife, Helen of Douglasville, GA; sister Jennifer Echols

Alfredo Trujillo Sr., age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1940, in Cocula, MX, to the late Antonio Trujillo & Hermelinda Cuevas. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty one years, Catalina Salgado Trujillo of Hiram, GA; sons, Paulino Trujillo & Elisa Uribe of Hiram, GA, Carlos Trujillo & Ariene Lopez of Dallas, GA, Alfredo Trujillo & Brenda Miranda of Hiram, GA, Ramses Trujillo & Matt Moncrief of Powder Springs, GA, Salvador Trujillo & Isela Palomino of Douglasville

David Paul Hester, age 77, of Villa Rica (Paulding Co.), GA, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Russellville, AL, to the late Thirlo & Mary Lee Hester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dale Scott. Mr. Hester retired as a Major with the Army after twenty three years of service and also worked for twenty two years as a Facility Manager with Oglethorpe Power Corporation. He was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty years, Carol Hester of Villa Rica (

Melodie Mauthe, age 53, of Temple, GA, passed away on Saturday 13, 2016 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, GA. She was born on January 18, 1963, in Patterson, New Jersey, to her late father, Bob Tomlin & her mother, Mary Tripsis Tomlin. Melodie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who cherished her family. Survivors include her husband of over thirty years, Jeffrey Mauthe, Sr.; sons, J.D. Mauthe & wife, Stephanie of Douglasville, GA, Anthony Castillo of Lagrange, GA; daughters, Sondra Silvers of Savannah, GA, Nicole Mauthe of Temple, GA; brother, Bobby Tomli

Ivelyn Meek Hutcheson, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1925, in Dallas, GA, to the late Guy Anderson Meek & Willie Mae Mitchell Meek. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Felix Harold Hutcheson; brother, Dorsey Anderson Meek; and sister-in-law, Rosa Meek. Mrs. Hutcheson worked as a clerk at Norfolk Southern Railway for over forty three years & was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include nephews, Kenneth Meek & wife, Pam of Dallas, GA, Mike Hutcheson of Templ

Harold “Bud” Eugene Knight, age 76, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1939, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Mayford Roy Knight & Beedie Schuler Knight. Mr. Knight worked for Thomas Concrete for over 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include wife, Betty Pennington Knight of Acworth, GA; sons, James Harold Knight of Ft. Myers, FL; Scott Knight & wife, Amy of Dallas, GA, Anthony Knight of Acworth, GA, Cody Myers of Cartersville, GA; Donna Jean Rich & husband, Dwayne of Spartanburg, SC, Brenda Sue Radford & husband, Mic

Rhonda Jeanette Boone, age 59, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born on July 23, 1957, in Atlanta, GA. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Jim Dale Boone of Hiram, GA; sons, William & Vita Sedlak of Memphis, TN, and Robert & Danyelle Sedlak of Hoover, AL; mother, Tommye Alton of Douglasville, GA; brother, Ronnie & Susana Hite of Marietta, GA; sister, Tommye & Doug Braun of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren, Alex Sedlak, Abbey Sedlak, Brooklyn Sedlak, Brantley Sedlak, and Bailey Sedlak; and her dogs, Brady, Bebe and Maggie. Funeral serv

Dale W. Slate-Chambers, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on August 3, 2016. She was born on February 14, 1938, in Ranger, GA, to the late Otis & Flarie Belle West, and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Chambers. Mrs. Chambers retired from Atlantic Steel, where she worked as a Worker’s Compensation Coordinator for 48 years. Survivors include her daughter, Candy & Kevin McAdams of Buchanan, GA; stepchildren, Matthew Chambers of Dallas, GA, and Carla Chambers Prater of Dallas, GA; brothers, Daniel & Doris West of Cartersville, GA, David & Cathy West of Dougla

Charles W. Spires, age 79, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born on April 19, 1937, in Minonk, Illinois to the late Herbert & Irma Spires, and was preceded in death by his sister, Delores Lyon. Mr. Spires was a veteran of The United States Army National Guard where he received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Chicago Tribune in 1961. Charles was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Minonk, Illinois. He was a farmer all of his life and belonged to the National Farmer’s Organization for 56 years, and was Woodford County

Effie L. Harris, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1924, in Dallas, GA, to the late McKinley & Odessie Flemister, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Babiker, son, Bernard Harris, JR, brother and sister-in-law, John & Corrine Flemister, and sister, Elsie Rainey. Mrs. Harris was a weight consultant for Weight Watchers for many years and was a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 69 years, Bernard Harris of Dallas, GA; children, Rosemary Clemons of Douglasville, GA; Howard & Joyce H

Keith Owens, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born on July 9, 1942, in Coalmont, TN, and was preceded in death by his father, Paul C. Finger. Mr. Owens was the owner and operator of Owens Steel Fabricators, INC in New Hope, GA, for 39 years and was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sandra Owens of Dallas, GA; children, David Hugh Owens of Dallas, GA, Daniel Keith & Susan Owens of Hiram, GA, Pamela J. & Sean Krupp of Acworth, GA, and Matthew Owens of Dallas, GA; mother, Martha E. Finger of Acworth,

Virginia K. Campbell, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born on December 27, 1926 in Dalton, GA, to the late Joe P. Gibson & Mamie Lee Miller Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer I. Campbell & a daughter, Wanda Lee Smith. She was a homemaker & a member of Grace Life Church of God. Survivors include sons, Homer I. Campbell, Jr. of Bremen, GA, Dwight & Belinda Campbell of Dallas, GA, Wiley P. Campbell & wife, Jennie Lynn of Dallas, GA; daughters, Ruth Yarbrough of Marietta, GA, Martha H

Reverend Earnest Flowers, age 67, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born on August 22, 1948, in Marietta, GA, to the late Paul & Pearl Flowers, and was preceded in death by his sister, Cora Mae Munsey. Rev. Flowers retired as a subcontractor from Flower’s Framing, and was a member of Tabernacle of Faith in Douglasville, GA. He always put God first and enjoyed his life and family, was a servant of the Lord and never met a stranger. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Gail Flowers; son Jeffrey Flowers of Garland, TX; daughters, Kimberly Grace &

Cody Preston Light, age 34, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. He was born on October 19, 1981, in Newport, AR, and was preceded in death by his mother, Kim Light. Cody worked for Home Depot in Acworth, GA, as a rental mechanic and was of Southern Baptist Faith. He enjoyed his family, mud riding, riding his motorcycling, and wheeling and dealing. Survivors include his father, Charles P. Light of Dallas, GA; brother Preston Light of Dallas, GA; sisters, Shiloh & Charles Dirksen of Dallas, GA, and Sheyenne Light of Dallas, GA; step-brother, Eddie Ross of Texas; step-

Phyllis Harris Tate, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born August 14, 1936 in Orlando, FL, to the late Herbert Thomas Harris & Mae Ellen Mock Harris, and was preceded in death by her sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Steve & Betty Bartish, brother-in-law, Guy Stone. Mrs. Tate worked many years as a administrative assistant for Ryder Truck Company and was a member of Rockmart First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Chuck Tate, three sons & daughter-in-laws, Douglas & Clare Tate of Hiram, GA, Tracy & Mahalianne

Nancy L. Eason, age 65, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1951, in Austell, GA, to the late Elmer Troy & Ima Holland. Mrs. Eason was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Lamar Eason of Hiram, GA; son, Taylor L. Eason, JR of Kennesaw, GA; daughter Shannon & David Hunter of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Susan & David Camp of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Lexi & Philip Garofano of Dallas, GA, Bailey & Caleb Price of Dallas, GA, Tanner Hunter of Powder Springs, GA, Ty Hunter of Powder Sp

Michael Edward Richards, age 25, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born on August 29, 1990, in Atlanta, GA, to James Richards & the late Laurie Kaye Cook Richards. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by grandfathers, Lee Richards & George Mason. Michael was a member at Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include father, James Richards of Dallas, GA; sister, Amanda Lynn Richards of Dallas, GA; aunts, Julie Moore of Dallas, GA & Theresa Wackowski of VA; uncles, Joe Richards of Powder Springs, GA, Jonathan Richards of NE, Clinto

Andy J. Dunleavy, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew J. & Margaret Dunleavy, and was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Dunleavy. Mr. Dunleavy was a truck driver for 50 years and retired from Regional Transportation. Survivors include his daughter, Allyson & Anthony Crisp of Dallas, GA; grand- daughter, Shelby Crisp; and loving ex-wife, Cindy Dunleavy-Smith, and husband David, of Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 3:00 PM, from Clark Fu

Patrick Kelly Joseph, age 57, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was born August 29, 1958, in Wausau, WI, to the late David Peter Joseph & Laura Grace Hoeft Joseph. Pat owned Our Wrecker Service and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors include brothers, Bobby Joseph of Dallas, GA & Michael Joseph of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Sally Campbell of WI; nieces, Melanie White & Caroline Briggs, both of WI; nephew, Colin Campbell of WI. Funeral services for Mr. Joseph will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 5:00 PM, from the Clark F

Michael Edward Richards, age 25, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was born on August 29, 1990, in Atlanta, GA, to James Richards & the late Laurie Kay Cook Richards. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by grandfathers, Lee Richards & George Mason. Michael was a member at Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include father, James Richards of Dallas, GA; sister, Amanda Lynn Richards of Dallas, GA; aunts, Julie Moore of Dallas, GA & Theresa Wackowski of VA; uncles, Joe Richards of Powder Springs, GA, Jonathan Richards of NE, Cli

Mr. Charles William Brooks, Sr., age 94 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1922 in Dallas, GA to Will and Bertha Brooks who preceded him in death. He grew up with three loving siblings, Hubert Brooks, Louise Brooks Daughtry, and Johnny Brooks, all now deceased. Known as C. W. to his many friends, he and his beloved wife Grace Mitchell Brooks spent 71 years together until her passing in May 2014. Their lives included many memorable experiences. They spent their early years in the Army stationed at Ft. Lee,

Herbert W. “Sam” Chambers, age 75 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Dawsonville, GA and a retired Steel Worker with Atlantic Steel. Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by his parents; Carlton Hubert and Sadie Mae Peeples Chambers. He loved to fish, hunt and tend his garden. He is survived by his wife; Dale Slate Chambers of Dallas, GA; daughter, Carla Chambers Prater of Dallas, GA; son, Matthew Chambers of Dallas, GA and step-son; Neal and Kelly Wilson of Powder Springs, GA; grandchildren, Seth and Aurora Kirby, Cody Ki

LeAnne Winters Dobson, age 50, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born on September 16, 1965, in Rockmart, GA. LeAnne had previously worked for Paulding County School System as a school bus driver for 16 years and attended West Ridge Church. She was active in the Soldiers’ Angels and loved to ride motorcycles. Survivors include her husband, Robert “Robbie” Dobson of Dallas, GA; sons, Robbie & Kayla Sweat of Temple, GA, and Eric & Kimberly Sweat of Elgin, SC; parents, John T. & Joyce Lee Winters; brother, John C. Winters of Dallas, GA; grandchild, Ara