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Shirley Mae Miles, age 72, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully at Tranquility at Cobb Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 8, 2016, following an extended illness with Lung Cancer. She was born on March 14, 1944, in Chester, PA, to the late Timothy & Helen Kasarsky. Shirley was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Loved ones left behind include, loving husband of 33 years, James Miles of Hiram, GA; daughters, Tonia & Robert Seidel of Pensacola, FL, Nancy Ferrell of Acworth, GA; three step-daughters; sisters, Nancy & George Morgan of

George Leroy Johnson, age 82, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was born on June 27, 1933, in LaFayette, GA, to the late Roy & Eva Johnson, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Johnson, and second wife, Pat Johnson. Mr. Johnson was an insurance salesman for United Insurance for 25 years, and was a member of Hiram Church of Christ. Survivors include sons, Eric & Lexann Johnson of Marietta, GA, and Stanley Johnson of Pensacola, FL; brother, Marshall Johnson of LaFayette, GA; sister, Betty Southerland of Rome, GA; grandchildren, Robbie Johnson

Larry Pruitt, age 70, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mr. Pruitt was born on March 7, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Henry & Ruth Pruitt. Survivors include son, Kelly Pruitt & wife, Carol of Sharpsburg, GA; daughters, Tori Stansberry & husband, Alan of Dallas, GA, Connie May & husband, Kerry of Sharpsburg, GA, Sandy Pruitt Chaffin of Sharpsburg, GA; sister, Annette Rorhs of Sharpsburg, GA; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. In accordance to Mr. Pruitt’s wishes, his body has been cremated. The family will announce a memorial service

Steven Lee Pace, 58, of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on April 25, 2016. Steve was born on July 25, 1957, in Villa Rica, GA, to Lonnie and Norma (Browning) Pace. Steve attended schools in Carroll and Paulding Counties and worked in the warehouse industries. However, most important in his life was his family, spirituality, and music. The Pace family is known in Georgia for praising the Lord through song. Steve and his siblings were harmonizing in church over 50 years ago. Steve also loved the music of his time and could sound like Elvis. He was preceded in deat

Shirley Diane Hardy, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was born on September 3, 1948, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Wilbur & Mattie Morris, and was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Morris. Mrs. Hardy was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Joel Hardy of Dallas, GA; sons, Keith & Jaci Hardy of Dallas, GA, and Chris & Stephanie Hardy of Euharlee, GA; brother, Troy &Jackie Morris of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Ann Vaughn of Powder Springs, GA; grandchildren, Ashley & Brandon Bryan

Holston David Cole flew into the arms of Jesus on April 26, 2016. Born on March 31, 2013, Holston was God's perfect gift of joy. He was such a happy little boy, so full of energy that no room could contain his enthusiasm. Holston was serious about loving life-- running, jumping, singing, shouting, and, yes, even terrorizing his sisters! He could melt your heart with "please, please" when he wanted to do something we didn't want him to do. His happy little smile lit up every room he bounced into; his hugs could warm you better than a roaring fire. He brought such joy to all who knew him. H

Holston David Cole, age 3, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born on March 31, 2013, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas David Cole, SR, great-grandfathers, James Hollenhead and Curtis Cole, and grandfather of the heart, Curtis Smith. Survivors include loving parents, David & Haley Cole of Dallas, GA; sisters, Paisley Hope & Macy Grace Cole of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Mary Frances Hollenhead Cole of Richlands, VA, David Brian Ellis & Karen Jackson, and daughter, Anita of Acworth, GA, Staci Evans Ellis & Dwayne

Greg Nations, age 62, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. He was born on December 1, 1953 in Brookhaven, MS. Mr. Nations was a member of Church on the Word. Greg was a singer, songwriter, and musician, writing thousands of songs. He enjoyed restoring old cars, building log cabins and refinishing furniture. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Tonya Maria Nations of Hiram, GA; step daughters, Tara & Rusty Dunn of Hiram, GA, Kellie & Jeff Taylor of Hiram, GA, Lindsey & Barry Carter of Dallas, GA, and Ashley & Chris Tabor of Powder Springs, GA; father, J

Wayne Singley, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born on May 6, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Mike Cleveland & Ruth Stephens Singley, and was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Michael Singley. Mr. Singley retired from Globe Union Battery for 20 years as a line worker and was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Kathleen Singley of Dallas, GA; children, Michelle & Joe Pritchard of Dallas, GA, Laura & John Cole of Dallas, GA, and Joe & Christy Singley of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, K

Margaret Ragsdale Henderson, age 96, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1919, in Dallas, GA, to the late Sanders Walker & Georgia Ragsdale, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Henderson, SR, and grandchildren, Mitchell Ruff, Joey Ruff and Micaiah Rose Henderson. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Legacy Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Harriet & Hoyt Ruff of Dallas, GA, and Hilda & Terry Moon of Dallas, GA; sons, John & June Henderson of Dallas, GA, and Jimmy & Dina Henderson of Dallas, GA; grandchil

Virginia Adcock Whitley, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1941, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Willie Edmond & Ursla Viola Adcock and was preceded in death by her grandson, Jordy Whitley, and sons-in-law, William Sinard and Russell Prator. Survivors include children, Janice & Randy Johnston of Dallas, GA, Shelia Sinard of Dallas, GA, Sherry & Vick Duncan of Athens, TN, Vickie & Hal Race of Hiram, GA, Patricia Prator of Hiram, GA, Jeffery Bill Whitley and Fiancé Sandra Starkie of Dallas, GA; brothers, Roy & Ann

Frances Page Cochran, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born on September 22, 1927, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Charles Durand & Elizabeth Page, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Layfield Cochran. Mrs. Cochran owned Classic Art LTD in Dallas, GA, for 30 years, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston, GA. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen & Julie Cochran of Hiram, GA, Craig & Ladell Cochran of Macomb, OK, and Mark & Amy Cochran of Greenville, SC; brother-in-law, Jack Delany of Atlanta, GA,

Steve Hobbs, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1956, in Perry, GA, to the late Paul & Edwina Hobbs, and was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs worked at Metromont as a dry finisher and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing country music. Survivors include wife of 18 years, Angie Crew Hobbs of Dallas, GA; children, Chris & Chelsea Crew of Sarasota, FL, Judson Hobbs of Buchanan, GA, and Danielle Thompson of Dallas, GA; brother, Fred & Pat Hobbs of

JoAnne Jones, age 74 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulus F. and Nellie B. Gable and a son, Cary Michael Jones. She was affectionately known as Nana, Mama Red, Jo Lucy and Aunt JoAnne. She was also known for Red’s Diner where all were welcome and the food was good. She and her husband Bobbie were avid bowlers. Survivors include her husband, Bobbie Joe Jones, of Dallas, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Scott and Jeanne Jones of Dallas, GA; son and soon to be daughter-in-law, Jonathan Franklin and Melissa Jones of Dallas,

Harold Kenneth McFarland, age 81 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday morning, April 17, 2016 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Pauline McFarland and a step-daughter, Gail Simmons. He was a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge and Bankhead Shrine Club. Harold loved bluegrass, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and traveling. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Barbara Mullinax McFarland of Dallas, GA; son, Douglas Hoffman of Illinois, and Mark McFarland; stepdaughter and

Russell Hunter, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born on June 17, 1959, in Douglasville, GA, and was the son of Darrell & Janie Lee Hunter. Mr. Hunter had worked at Austell Box Board and J. Grady Randolph Trucking for several years, and was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deanna Hunter of Douglasville, GA; children, Daniel Russell & Stephanie Hunter of Jasper, GA, Kristi Dianne & Ronnie Millican of Powder Springs, GA, and Jessica Hunter & Alan Westmoreland of Powder Springs, GA; parents, Da

J.R. Shipp, age 90, of Mableton, GA, passed away on April 11, 2016. He was born on January 2, 1926, in Hiram, GA, to the late Glenn Homer & Effie Shipp, and was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ann Shipp, son, David Shipp, brother, Reverend Samuel Shipp, and sisters, Geneva Eberhart and Rose Roberts. Mr. Shipp was a United States Navy Gunner Seaman 1st Class Veteran serving in World War II, retired from Southern Railroad after 45 years of service, and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Sherry & Levon Mulkey of Rydal, GA; sisters, Mar

Laurie Richards, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born on March 15, 1970, in Panama City, FL, and was preceded in death by her father, James Curtis Cook, and brother, Steve Stockman. Mrs. Richards was a member of Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 26 years, James Richards of Dallas, GA; son, Michael Edward Richards of Dallas, GA; daughter, Amanda Lynn Richards of Dallas, GA; mother, Evelyn Mason of Ozark, AL; brothers, Greg Cook of Ozark, AL, and Clinton Cook of Ozark, AL; sister, Theresa & Steve Wackowski of Yorktown, Vir

Larry G. Lewis, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born on February 15, 1938, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the late Harry Clifford & Flossie Mae Lewis, and was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Lewis, brother, Jim Lewis, and brother-in-law, Sam Griffith. Mr. Lewis was a United States Army Veteran, retired from Equifax as a manager of purchasing after 30 years of service, and was a member of Dallas First Assembly of God. He enjoyed spending time at church and with his family. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Carol Lewis; son and daugh

Joseph “Jack” Rackley, age 88, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late John Henry & Martha Rackley, and was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Rackley, sister, Lee Williams, granddaughters, Cheryl Rackley and Kasey Rackley. Mr. Rackley was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, manager of multiple grocery stores over the years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, gardening and reading his Bible. Jack was an excellent story teller and his stories w

Michelle Veitch Campistrano-Uribe, age 43, of Daphne, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born on October 30, 1972, in Austell, GA, to the late Douglas Wayne Veitch & surviving mother, Eloise McGowan Veitch of Dallas, GA. Including her mother, survivors include husband, Felix Campistrano- Uribe of Daphne, AL; son, Xaviar Veitch of Marietta, GA; daughter, Marielena Campistrano-Uribe of Marietta, GA; sister, Yvonne Veitch of Gainesville, FL; many nieces & nephews. A graveside service for Michelle will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM, from Westview

Eloise Wood Womack, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born on August 4, 1934 in Dallas, GA, to the late Dave Wood & Flossie Adair Wood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy Wood & sister, Johnnie Lindsey. Mrs. Womack worked at Paulding Memorial Hospital & Medical Center as a Director of Staff Development for 27 years & was a member of Second Baptist Church in Dallas, for 56 years. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Wendell Womack of Dallas, GA; daughters, Debra Carden & husband, Earl of D

Jewell L. Sosebee, age 94, of Austell, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was born on April 3, 1921, in Paulding County, GA, to the late Thomas Joseph & Elizabeth Proctor, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Willie Sosebee, step-mother, Susie Proctor, nine sisters and seven brothers. Mrs. Sosebee retired from Cobb General Hospital after 40 years of service and was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Danny Wayne & Linda Sosebee of Bremen, GA; sister, Annie Davis of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Melissa & Bra

Vera Hunt, age 95, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1920, in Dallas, GA, to the late Amos & Ethel Wills, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gid Clay Hunt. Mrs. Hunt was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and an avid antique collector. For several years Mrs. Hunt hosted the Hunt’s Meadows Arts and Crafts Festival. Survivors include her son, Phil Hunt of Dunlap, TN; daughter, Carole & Charles Rackley of Sylvania, GA; brother, Tab & Joyce Wills of Buchanan, GA; sisters, Kathleen McCarty of Cumming, GA, and Betty Shettlesw

Donald C. Nutting, age 92, of Douglasville, GA, (Paulding County), passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born on July 20, 1923, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to the late Elmer & Florence Nutting, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa Nutting, and daughter, Cathy Nutting. Mr. Nutting was a World War II Army Air Corp Veteran and retired as Regional General Director for Rexair-Rainbow Cleaners. Don was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and as an inspirational helper for the youth. Throughout the years he was able to travel on