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Joyce Morris, age 78, of Fruithurst, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Mableton, GA, to the late Nathan and Mary Gordon, and was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Morris. She was a member of Outreach Church in Fruithurst, AL. Survivors include children, Ava Davis of Dallas, GA, Lynn & Tony Clayton of Fruithurst, Al, and Eldon & Delores Morris of Mableton, GA; brother, Jerry Gordon of Tallapoosa, GA; sister, Edith Jenkins of Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Leith & Kristi Davis, Crystal Davis, Adam & Kara Clayton,

Donna Rae Loop, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 27, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Ronkonkoma, NY, to the late James Markus and Susan Green, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Vernon Loop, JR. She was a member of Christ Freedom Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph & Tina Nunez of Woodstock, GA, Thomas Nunez of Boston, MA, and Devin Ray & Athena Loop of Dallas, GA; sisters Roberta & Charles Saleva of Hazelton, PA, and Loretta Tuozzo of Mastic, NY; grandchildren, Alysa Nunez, Desiree Nunez, Thomas D’Agostino, Maris

Jimmy William Graham, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. He was born on January 11, 1942, in Acworth, GA, to the late Glover Austell Graham and Mildred Naomi Wimpy Roach, and was preceded in death by his step-father, Marshall Roach, son, James Jackson Graham, grandchild, Christopher Alex Graham, great-grandchildren, Bryson James Watkins and Zayden Michael Watkins. He worked at Stamms Flooring for over 35 years. He assisted churches start up and helped out struggling churches, feeling as though that was his calling. He was a preacher for 16 years at The Atlanta

Ronald Schoen, age 70, of Powder Springs, GA passed way on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was born on December 23, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Richard and Betty Schoen. Mr. Schoen was retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of service and was a member of Corner Baptist Church. He was a Navy Veteran and preceded in death by his wife Faye Schoen. Survivors include his daughter, Christina Schoen and his son, Dennis Ray Schoen; step-sons, Charles Clarke and his wife Julie of Douglasville, Randy Clarke and his wife Toni of Rockmart and Lamar Clarke and his wife Peggie of

Joyce W. Tompkins, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was born on November 16, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Dennis and Julia Hardy, and was preceded in death by her husbands, Joe Hill Walton and Arthur Roper. Mrs. Tompkins retired from Hiram Elementary School where she worked as a food preparer and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bird watching, traveling, singing and working in her flower garden. Survivors include husband, Fred Tompkins of Hiram, GA; sons, Jon Barry Walton of Hiram, GA, Joe Walton JR of Dallas, GA; daugh

Jessie Ruth Ellerbee, age 89, of Clarkdale, GA passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Unit. She was retired as an Accounting Clerk for Print Pak, a member of Clarkdale Baptist Church and a caretaker for the sick in the Clarkdale Village. Mrs. Ellerbee was preceded in death by her parents; Howard Dee and Jessie Hardy and husband; William L. Ellerbee. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law; Phil and Dianne Ellerbee of Villa Rica, GA; brother, Aldine Hardy of Powder Springs, GA and sister-in-law; Elizabeth Hardy of Forsyth, GA; three grandchildren and six

James Olen Rutledge, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015. Mr. Rutledge was born on December 7, 1949, in Dallas, GA, to the late Earnest Rutledge & Jimmie Lou Cohran Rutledge. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Mindy LeAnne Rutledge & his sister, Pat Rutledge Woodall. Mr. Rutledge was a homebuilder & the owner of Rutledge Construction. He was an avid drag racing fan, loved hunting, and was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Tunya S. Rutledge of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Amy &

Ruby Rogers Moore, age 99, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. She was born on September 15, 1915, in Canton, GA, to the late John Milton & Martha Rogers, and was preceded in death by her husband, I.W. Moore, and son, Stanley Moore. She was a member of Powder Springs Methodist Church. Survivor includes son, Randy Moore of Powder Springs, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. Interment will follow in Powder Springs City Cemetery. The family will receive friend

Elaine Brawner, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. She was born on April 17, 1944, to the late Lee Olvey, and was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Brawner and daughter, Kristina Brawner. She attended Utopia Baptist Church in Villa Rica. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kim & Rodney Schubert of Villa Rica, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin & Lori Brawner of Hiram, GA, and Keith Brawner of Dallas, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Janet & Mike Chupp of Springhill, TN; grandchildren, Taylor Hern, Zachary Brawner, Zoey Brawne

Ginger Ware Dorsey, age 57, of Taylorsville, GA, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015. Ms. Dorsey was born on October 23, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Jack Harold Ware & Lemmar Tucker Ware. She is survived by her mother, Lemmar Tucker Ware of Taylorsville, GA; sons, Jeremy & wife, Meg Schlesinger of Villa Rica, GA, Harry Jack Lewis of Taylorsville, GA, Gentry Lewis of Taylorsville, GA; daughter, Candi Ware & fiancé, Wayne Dellolio of West Palm Beach, FL; brothers, Jack & wife, Donna Ware of Morrow, GA, Tracy & wife, Kathy Ware of Toledo, OH, Anthony Ware of Tayl

Richard Allan "Rickey" Butler, age 54, of Dallas, GA, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. He was born on January 31, 1961, in Andalusia, AL, to the late Ferrel “Pete” Butler & Eleanor Butler. Mr. Butler worked as electrician for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Angela Cottle Butler; two children, Brandon & Annie Butler, brother & sister-in-law, Dale & Anabel Butler of Pembrooke Pines, FL; brother-in-law, John Cottle of Gantt, AL; in-laws, Mack & Ann Morris of Milton, FL, and Thomas Cottle of Gantt, AL; nieces & nephew, Corey Butler, L

Harry Durward Stamps, JR, age 93, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Mary, and a strong leader and father for his three daughters, Laura, Amy and Jana. Harry was born in Bethpage, Tennessee on May 13, 1922, son of Harry Durward Stamps, SR and Delton Sloan Stamps. He served in the United States Marines during WWII and again during the Korean conflict as an airplane mechanic and in communications. He met Mary Sue Leatherwood in 1959 in Valley Station, Kentucky, where they also wed on November 9, 1961. Harry retired from AT&T in

Ashley Lynn Kline, age 30, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Ms. Kline was born on June 27, 1985, in Somerville, NJ, to Reverend William Robert Kline and Sandra Gail Bishop. Ashley was a graduate of Campbell High School, where she was in the marching band and color guard. She was a member of American Legion Girls State, and also a MDA volunteer. Ashley was a member at Trinity Chapel Church & Radiate Life Church, where she served in the choir. Survivors include son, Christian Buddy Kline of Powder Springs, GA; mother, Sandra Gail Bishop of Smyrna, GA; fat

Mr. Kenneth Donald "Bud" Hammond, age 75, of LaGrange, passed away on August 18, 2015 at the West Georgia Health. Mr. Hammond was born in Covington, Georgia to the late Luther Washington Hammond and Syble Louise Adcock Hammond. Upon graduation from Mercer University, he practiced as a Pharmacist and would become the owner of Hiram Drugs. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann McCurry Bryant Hammond of LaGrange; son, Stephen Hammond and his wife Angie of Adairsville; sisters, Betty Akins of Powder Springs, Janice Hammond of Dallas and Beverly Simmons of Douglasville; grandchildren, Ansley H

Everett E. “Dicky” Johns, age 83, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was born on August 20, 1931, in Hiram, GA, to the late James Nicholas and Mary V. Johns, and was preceded in death by his sisters, Myrtle Harper, Reba Johns, and Eva Mae Corley, brother, Ester Lee Johns, and grandchild, Vince Conkell. Mr. Johns was a United States Marine Veteran, and worked as a butcher for many years at Ben Hill Strickland Store. He was of Baptist faith and loved to work on lawn mowers and tillers. Survivors include wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Johns of Hiram, GA; step-daughter,

Amy Lee Glass-Green, age 61, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was born on February 26, 1954, in Dallas, GA, to the late Rufus & Odessia Glass, and was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Glass, brothers, ray Glass and Robert Glass, sister, Frances Estes and Corine Flemister. She was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a registered nurse for Douglas Hospital and Garden Terrace Nursing Home. Ms. Glass-Green was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include, brothers, William Glass of Dallas, GA, John & Ida Glass of Powder Springs, GA

Boyd Thomas Baxter, born on March 9, 1932, in Paulding County, to Teman & Emma Brooks Baxter, lifelong resident of Paulding County. Raised and spent most of his life on the same family farm land in Hiram. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ as a youth and was a member of Rockmart Methodist Church. Graduated from Hiram High School in 1949. He served in the Naval Reserve for 8 years, 1950 – 1958. After high school he went to work for General Glass Company in Atlanta until the late 50s. He then went to work for PPG Industries as a superintendent of major projects and oversaw the glass

Rad” Garry Conrad Howren, JR, age 44, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born on December 9, 1970, in Austell, GA. Survivors include wife, Donna Jeanette Jamison of Douglasville, GA; children, Matthew and Breezy; father, Garry Conrad & Aggie Howren, SR, of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Lana Hand & Ricky Temples of Dallas, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Scott Howren of Hiram, GA and Ron & Wendy Temples of Stockbridge, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeannine & Larry Jernigan of Hiram, GA, and Samantha Townsend of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Nana

Mary Louise Roberson, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was born on July 25, 1947, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Grady & Margie Perry. Ms. Roberson, worked as a seamstress for many years at Melbon Sewing. Survivors include, sons, Chris and Adel Spicer of Rossville, GA, and Charles “Chuck” Phillips of Hiram, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Judy & Carl Cumbaa of Rockmart, GA; brother, Grady “Butch” Perry of Hixson, TN; four grandchildren , one great-grandchild, two nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 26

Robin Yvette Jackson, age 52, of Florence, AL, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. She was born on July 14, 1963, in Florence, AL to the late Robert Edward and Armilla Jackson. She worked as an events coordinator at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehab in Florence, AL and attended New Pisgah A.M.E Church in Florence, AL. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Terrence & Denise Jackson of Dallas, GA; brothers, Jim Ed & Jane Harris of Michigan City, IN, Orlin Wade Harris of South Bend, IN, and Dwayne Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Mary Ann Portis of South

Services Held for Mr. Benny Gee Aug. 14 Mr. Benny F.Gee, JR, age 40, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Benny was born on June 2, 1975 in Riverdale, Georgia, son of Benny F. Gee, SR and Patrice Shumpert Gee. He was employed by Kroger for 22 year as a Front End Courtesy Clerk. Benny was a 1995 graduate of Paulding County High School. His parents and brother, Aaron Gee, of Hiram, survived him. Also survived by his grandmother, Claudine G. Simpson of McDonough, GA; aunt, Teresa Shumpert and uncle, Robert (Sandra) Shumpert of Sharps-burg, GA; uncle, Bobby Gee of Jo

Helen Murphy Lee, age 74, of Douglasville, GA, formerly of Mableton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was born on January 27, 1941, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late Levern S. & Ota Mae Murphy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sherrill Lee, sister, Betty Cosper, and brother, Hal Murphy. Mrs. Lee was the owner of Atlanta West Reporters for 32 years. She was a member of Mableton First Baptist Church and South Cobb Jaycettes. Mrs. Lee was a registered nurse and an avid walker. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Ginger Stratton of Dallas, GA, and Aprile &a

Albert Raymond "Pop" Wix, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 1, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Spurgeon Lee and Edna Earl Wix, and was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Wix. Pop had strong Christian values and was a role model to his family, a man who loved his wife of 52 years and his grandkids. He was an excellent carpenter and “great honey doer”, who enjoyed working on the house and helping in the kitchen, loved by everyone and always there to help. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Wix of Dallas, GA; sons a

Dennis Keith Allgood, age 31 of Mableton, GA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Keith Allgood, Sr. and Alice Carroll Allgood Kennedy. He is survived by his grandmother, Jeta Allgood of Hiram, GA; sisters, Tiffany Ann Allgood of Mableton, GA and Lacey Dale Pringle of Colorado, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is i

Mildred Carroll, age 92, of East Point, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. She was born on August 2, 1923, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Frank & Claudia Reese. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her husband, William Walter Carroll, JR, and daughter, Gail Love. She retired from Nabisco and was a member of East Point Baptist Church. Survivors include grandchildren, Michael Love of West Virginia, and Beth Love of Atlanta, GA; sister, Virginia Akins of Marietta, GA; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015, at 2 PM, from Westvie