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Margaret Sue Buttram, age 83, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Mableton, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of June 18, 2015 at home in Dallas after an extended illness due to a fall. Margaret was born in Centre, Alabama in 1932 to the late Joe Lynn Daniel and Bonzy Ruth Daniel of Lafayette, Georgia. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church of Dallas, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gordon C. Buttram and one sister, Bobbie Jo Loach of Naples, Florida and one brother, Lynn Earl Daniel of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was blessed to be able to spend the

Corey Wayne Greene, age 28, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015. He was born on January 23, 1987, in Marietta, GA. He worked as a service technician at Dixon Refrigeration Service. Survivors include daughters, Heidi Elizabeth Greene of Powder Springs, GA, and Alexis Nicole Greene of Powder Springs, GA; parents, Kenny & Sherry Greene of Powder Springs, GA; fiancé, Hillary Brinson of Powder Springs, GA; grandparents, Nancy Dixon of Powder Springs, GA, and Barbara Greene of Dallas, GA. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at 5:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home,

Lauranne L. Levy, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Ms. Levy was born on January 1, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Levy and Louise Marshall Levy. Ms. Levy taught school for many years in Philadelphia and Georgia. Survivors include, cousin, Lucy Richer of Powder Springs, GA; and cousin, Robert Vincent Richer of Vancouver, WA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. de Paul Catholic Church, with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in c

Susan Lillian Kilchriss, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Mrs. Kilchriss was born on March 15, 1949, in Providence, RI to the late Charles Tanner & Margaret Russell Tanner. Mrs. Kilchriss worked for Hallmark Cards, and touched so many lives throughout her life. She was Catholic by faith. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Alan Kilchriss of Dallas, GA; daughters, Melanie Lynn Cramer & husband Thomas Joseph Cramer of McDonough, GA, Rosemary Jean Angeli of Cape Coral, FL; brothers, John Tanner of Providence, RI, Dennis Tanner of Pawtucket, RI, Charles “C

Michael “Mike” David Thomason, age 55, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Mr. Thomason was born on December 01, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany, to the late Billy V. Thomason and Martha Lochmany Thomason. He was an avid Alabama & Nascar fan, and he favored Dale Earnhardt. Mr. Thomason was self taught guitar player and loved motorcycles. Including his mother, he is survived by his son, Donovan Cox of Germany; former wife, Cheryl Kohler Thomason of Oregon; sister and brother-in-Law Lori Denise & Joe Cassidy of Kissimmee, Fl; nephew, Shane Adcock; niece, Jessi

Mr. Richard Huff, age 67, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding Co.), passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born on November 6, 1947 in Dallas, GA, to the late J.B. Huff & Edna Lawrence Huff. Mr. Huff enjoyed playing golf, traveling, & spending time with his family. He was retired from the Paulding County D.O.T. and was a member at New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Diane Parker Huff; son, Colby Parker Huff & wife, Alice of Athens, GA; daughter, Kristi Abstance & husband, Brad of Chattanooga, TN; brother, Michael Huff & wife, Debbie of Dallas, GA; sis

Barry Dewayne Warren, age 45, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Mr. Warren was born on July 21, 1969, in Dallas, GA, to C.T. & Deidre Hilderbrand Warren. He was employed by MBCI Trucking in Lithia Springs, GA. Barry was a perfect father & a loving brother. He never met a stranger, gave the best hugs, and had a great sense of humor. Barry was a member at Gateway Baptist Church. Including his parents, survivors include wife, Carla Toms Warren of Temple, GA; son, Roman Warren of Dallas, GA; daughter, Ella Warren of Temple, GA; brothers, Charles Bradley Warren of Dal

Mr. William J. LaFranca, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Mr. LaFranca was born on December 3, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to the late John LaFranca & Angeline Tocco LaFranca. Mr. LaFranca was highly involved with the Disabled American Veteran & was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include wife, Renee LaFranca of Hiram, GA; sons, William John LaFranca Jr. of Hiram, GA, Salvatore Delano LaFranca of East Pointe, MI, & Phillip Vincent LaFranca of Hiram, GA; daughters, Teresa LaFranca of Dania Beach, FL, & Danielle LaFranca of Detroit, MI; sisters, P

Wilma Pauline Morgan, age 89, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late William David & Nancy Evans, and was preceded in death by her grandsons, Jason Jones and Joshua Bruner. Mrs. Morgan was of Baptist faith and retired after a number of years from Sears. Survivors include children, LaVerne Murray of Tennille, GA, LaTrelle & Ben Jones of Smyrna, GA, David & Sara Morgan of Mableton, GA, and LaNette & Eric Bruner of Hiram, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Betty & A.B Swanson of Powder Springs, GA;

William “Buddy” Jones, age 67, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Early Jones, and sister, Mary McGee. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and was self-employed as a painter for over 40 years. Mr. Jones was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include mother, Mary Francis Jones of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie & Angelia Jones of Mableton, GA; two nieces and two nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015, at 11 AM,

Danny R. Wade, age 66, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1948, in Cullman, AL, to the late Manciel and Connie Wade. Mr. Wade was an electrician for 46 years, a member of IBEW Local 613, and served as a minister for 45 years. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Bonnie Wade, of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin & Jennifer Wade of Dallas, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie & David Crowe of Hiram, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby & Linda Wade of Talking Rock, GA, and Allen & Nancy Wade of Snellville, GA; grandchi

Jerry Wells, age 84, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He was born on May 12, 1931, in St. Charles, SD, to the late Harvey & Twila Wells. Mr. Wells was the owner and president of Pure Pack Foods. He was a legend at Kellogg’s and was known for his marketing genius. He named the cereal, Frosted Mini-Wheat’s. He loved all four of his grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed playing the game of golf and playing cribbage. Survivors include sons, Jerome D. Wells, JR of Atlanta, GA, and Steve Wells of Powder Springs, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri L. Wells of Albuquerq

Hudson Odell Rakestraw, age 89 of Bremen, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA) passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born on May 9, 1926, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Emmett H. & Agness Willingham Rakestraw. Mr Rakestraw was a World War II United States Army Veteran and worked for Mercer Marine Transport for 18 years. Mr. Rakestraw is survived by his son; Larry H. Rakestraw of Rockmart, GA; grandsons; Chris Rakestraw of Dallas, GA and Jeff Rakestraw of Port St. Joe, FL Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1 PM, from Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Danny Paul Marlow, age 66, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Wartburg, TN, and was preceded in death by his father, Adam Douglas Marlow. Mr. Marlow retired from Cobb County Board of Education as a carpenter. Survivors include wife of 48 years, Matina “Dianne” Marlow of Marietta, GA; children, Stephen Paul Marlow of Marietta, GA, Daryl Adam Marlow of Marietta, GA, and Diana Sherie Marlow of Atlanta, GA; mother, Christine Marlow of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Dwayne & Lizette Marlow of Collegedale, TN; sisters and brothe

Mrs. Tiny Thompson McKinley, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1929, to the late Sampson and Alice Mae Thompson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Junior McKinley, and daughter, Rowena McKinley. Mrs. McKinley was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Minnie Lee Dunn of Dallas, GA, Horace McKinley of Dallas, GA, Robert Junior & Brenda J. McKinley of Hiram, GA, Myrtis McKinley of Douglasville, GA, Johnny McKinley of Douglasville, GA, Alice Mae Thompson of Dallas, GA, David Lee & Darlen

Mr. Mike Stone, age 51, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Mr. Stone was born on July 16, 1963, in Baltimore, MD, and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Stone. Survivors include, wife, Sandra Stone; son & daughter in law, Josh & Kim Stone of Hiram, GA; mother, Beverly Rye Stone of Maryland; sister, Jenny Stone of La Plata, MD; grandchildren, Madison Stone of Hiram, GA, Abigail Stone of Hiram, GA, Lara Stone of Hiram, GA, Richard Stone of Hiram, GA; several nieces & nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Stone will be hel

Jimmy Lee “Big Jim” Ellington, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on June 10,1946, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Ellington was an United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Jimmy was employed with the Dallas Police Department for 5 years before he transferred to Paulding County Sherriff’s Department, where he retired as Major with 30 years of service. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 44 years, Evelyn Ellington of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Chansalar “Champ” & Amanda Ellington of Marietta, GA; dau

Lynette Mae King, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born on September 30, 1924, in Santa Marta, Columbia, to the late Leonard & Thama Irene King, and was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Vernon St. Anthony King. Ms. King was the owner of Lyn’s Hair Salon for several years. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Michael Garfield & Brenda King of Queens, NY; daughter, Thama Stewart of Dallas, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Norma & Bloss Whitelocke of Dallas, GA; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two nieces and one n

Steve Putman, age 53, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on June 25, 1961, in Marietta, GA, to the late Clinton and Nell Putman. Mr. Putman retired from FedEx after 30 years of service. Survivors include wife of 33 years, Rhonda Putman of Dallas, GA; son, Brentley Putman of Dallas, GA; daughter, Brooke Putman of Dallas, GA; two nieces and one nephew. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 3 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor Tommy Leonard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 23, 201

Erika Leigh Hayes, age 38, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1977, in Princeton, KY, and was the daughter of Fred Strange and Janice Triplett. Mrs. Hayes was a student at Kennesaw State University pursuing a degree in childhood education, and attended Spirit Life Church. Survivors include husband of 14 years, Michael Hayes of Hiram, GA; son, James “Cole” Hayes of Hiram, GA; father, Fred & wife Wendie Strange of Douglasville, GA; mother, Janice & husband Arlow Triplett of Daytona, FL; brother Gerred Strange of Bunker Hill, Illinois; si

Wayne Newsome, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born on October 7, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, to the late George Newsome and Ruth Morgan, and was preceded in death by his daughter, Britni Newsome Cooper and brother, Marion Newsome. Mr. Newsome was a plumber his entire life and owner of Powder Springs Plumbing. He was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Sandra Wyatt Newsome of Dallas, GA; children, Tammy Lytle & Anthony Whitfield of Villa Rica, GA, Missy & Tim Kuykendall of Woodstock, GA, Brandon & Barbara Newsome of Hi

Mrs. Deborah Scott, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. Mrs. Scott was born on July 3, 1958, in Chicago, IL, to the late Paul Johnson & Mattlyne Jones Johnson, and preceded in death by her brother, Paul Johnson. She was employed at Kimberly Assisted Living in Dallas, GA. Including her mother, survivors include her husband of 38 years, Waymond Scott of Dallas, GA; sons, Waymond Scott, Jr. of Marietta, GA, Raymond Terrell Scott & wife, Elizabeth of San Diego, CA; daughters, Marsha Corley & husband, Ken of Smyrna, GA, Shawana Scott of Dallas, GA; brothers,

Cornelia Elizabeth Rogers, age 80, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on May 12, 2015. She was born on August 15, 1934, in Dallas, GA, to the late Berry & Lora Bell Camp, and was preceded in death by son, Ricky Ray and daughter, Tina DeJesus. Survivors include sons, Michael Ray of Tallapoosa, GA, and Fred Rogers, JR, of Woodstock, GA; daughters, Loretta McWilliams of Forest Park, GA, Melissa Rogers of Powder Springs, GA, Denise Rogers of Tallapoosa, GA, and Joy & Steve Bulla of Smyrna, GA; sisters, Peggy Camp of Dallas, GA, and Brenda Grogan of Dallas, GA; fourteen grandchildren, twent

Sandra Gail Willis, age 54, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was born on July 17, 1960, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Fleming and Sandra Lynnelle Harrison. Survivors include son, Jason Willis of Dallas, GA; brothers, Karl Harrison of Buchanan, GA, Ricky Harrison of Buchanan, GA, and Joe (Vickie) Harrison of Dallas, GA; sister Linda (Paul) Duncan of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Braden James Willis and Austin Dean Willis; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Duncan, Casey Duncan, Josh Harrison, Jennafer Walker, Danielle Rogers, Angel Harrison and numerous more. Funeral ser

Mary Sarah “Sally” Bishop, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was born on May 31, 1942, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to the late Harold Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Mason, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Carr McNabb, adoptive mother, Evalina Mason, and brother, John Paul Mason. Mrs. Bishop was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include husband of 38 years, Lewis C. Bishop of Dallas, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, David & Regina Carr, SR, of Athens, TN, Jonathan & Tammie Carr of Vonore, TN, Michael Lewis & Debbie Bishop of Florence