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Mae Raykowski, age 97, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. She was born on January 27, 1918, to the late Pink Denton & Ollie Brooks Denton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Raykowski; daughters, Cheryl Sheffield & Janis Henson; brother, Hugh Denton; & sister, Christine Elliott. Mrs. Raykowski was a member at New Hope First Baptist. Survivors include granddaughters, Stacy (Brian) Shead of Dallas, GA, Karla (Jeffrey) Brown of Dallas, GA, Jennifer Matthews of Dallas, GA; sister, Alta Johnson of OK; great grandchildren, Cha

Barry Alan Castonguay, age 57, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born on December 11, 1957, in Massachusetts, and was preceded in death by his father, Myron Roy Castonguay and brother, Brian Roy Castonguay. Mr. Castonguay was a retired United States Navy Veteran. He also retired as a regional manager for Pure Air Filtrations and was a member of the NRA. Survivors include wife of 33 years, Theresa Castonguay of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Nicole (Bobby) Hall of Temple, GA, and Danielle Castonguay of Paris, France; mother, Bertha Castonguay of Caribou, Ma

Linda Dempsey Gregg, age 65, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Centre, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1950, in Gadsden, AL, and was preceded in death by her father, James W. Dempsey, and brother-in-law, Danny Bennett. Ms. Gregg was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Paul & Terri Hitchcock of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Gena Britton of Dallas, GA; mother, Virginia Dempsey of Dallas, GA; sister, Sandra Bennett of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Brandon Hitchcock, Andrea Hitchcock, Sarah (Bobby) Thompson, Frankie Britton, and Da

Dustin Lamar Black, age 30, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1984, in Austell, GA. Mr. Black worked as an Apprentice Meterman, for Georgia Power Company and was a member of LifeGate Church at Mirror Lake in Villa Rica, GA. Survivors include his wife, Nicole Black of Rockmart, GA; sons, Isaac Lamar Black, Samuel Robert Black and Nathaniel Levi Black all of Rockmart, GA; father, David Lamar Black of Dallas, GA; mother, Denise W. Roberts of Villa Rica, GA; step-father, Donald Hollis of Dallas, GA; siblings, Devon (Alex) Smith of Powder Springs

David R. Long, age 57, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Mr. Long was born on April 17, 1958 in Atlanta, GA, to Lamar David Long & Virginia Bennett Long. Mr. Long worked as a printer for Stein Printing. In addition to his parents, survivors include wife, Barbara Long; sons, Brad Long of Villa Rica, GA, Travis David Long of Villa Rica, GA; daughter & son in law, Amanda & Chris Cole of Villa Rica, GA; brothers, Ronnie Long of Mableton, GA, Kenneth Long of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Hannah Long of Marietta, GA & C. J. Mcbrayer of Woodstock, GA; many n

Mary Frances Cavender, age 84, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1931, in Boaz, AL, to the late Raymond & Geneva Calhoun, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Jackson Cavender, and son Carlton Cavender. Mrs. Cavender was a member of Douglasville Baptist Temple. Survivors include son, Chris (Kim) Cavender of Villa Rica; daughter, Jaye (David) Gatch of Clarkdale, GA; brothers, Robert Calhoun of Pelham, AL, and Earl (Shirley) Calhoun of Southside, AL; sisters, Edna (Russ) McCall of Smyrna, GA, and Dorothy (Jimmy) Mitche

Terry Lynn Manders, age 58, of Douglasville (Paulding Co.), GA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. Ms. Manders was born on February 26, 1957 in Melbourne, FL, to the late Beecher Gene Jenkins & Nancy Cheek Jenkins. Terry worked as a manager of data transcription at WellStar Paulding Hospital, and was a member at Mt. Paran Church of God. Survivors include son & daughter in law, Gary Wayne Manders, Jr. & Deanna Haney of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Leah Manders of Douglasville, GA; brother & sister in law, Kenneth A. & Gina Jenkins of Palm Bay, FL; sister & brother in l

James N. Edwards, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Mr. Edwards was born on December 2, 1933, to the late Samuel Edwards & Bertha Kerr Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Scott Edwards. James was a devoted husband of 58 years, loving father & grandfather, and a friend to all. He never met a stranger, and loved his canine companion, Toby. James enjoyed the outdoors & gardening. He was a member at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include wife, Joyce T. Edwards; daughter, Pamela E. Smith of Dalla

Donald Charles Miller, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Mr. Miller was born on September 27, 1946, to the late Ralph & Edna Miller, in Jamestown, NY. He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include sons & daughter in law, Donald Charles & Angela Miller of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Darryl Miller of Clearfield, PA; daughters & son in law, Lisa Rodgers of Phoenix, AZ, Lori & Curt Fischer of Bemus Point, NY; brothers & sisters in law, Ronald & Dianne Miller of Gainesville, GA, Kenneth & Rita Woodfield of Sacramento, CA, Ralph Woodfield of

Tommy Dial, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Mr. Dial was born on July 7, 1951, to the late Thomas Holmes Dial, Sr. & Vivian Lindsay Dial. Mr. Dial worked as a computer tech for Comcast Cable and attended Community Fellowship Church. Survivors include wife, Rhonda Leigh Dial; son, Thomas H. Dial, III of Dallas, GA; step-daughter, Sabrina Norris of NC; brother & sister in law, David A. & Pennie Dial of Dallas, GA; sister & brother in law, Vicky & Eric Goss of Acworth, GA; grandchildren, Trey Oliver & Zoey Norris. Funeral services w

Jim Brooks, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was born on August 20, 1939, in Boston, MA, to the late John & Lillian Brooks. Jim was Christian by faith. Survivors include wife, Trudi Isle Brooks; stepchildren, Burt Marby of Dallas, GA, Margie & John Frost of Powder Springs, GA; son & daughter in law, Mike & Sheri Brooks of Carrollton, GA; daughters, Patricia Brooks of Lithia Springs, GA, Barbara Brooks of Douglasville, GA; son, David Brooks of Lithia Springs, GA; brothers, Richard Brooks of Melburne, FL, Walter & Gloria Brooks of MA, Carl

Nancy Jo Brooks, age 75, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born August 30, 1939, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Grover C. & Willene Cook and was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Brock. Mrs. Brooks retired after 19 years as a receptionist with Hardy Chevrolet and was of Baptist faith. Survivors include husband of 56 years, James Wayne Brooks of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Lesa (Russ) Brooks Scanlan of Mountain Grove, Missouri; brother, Franklin (Barb) Cook of Rockmart, GA; grandchildren, John Scanlan and Jessie Scanlan; niece,

Charles Cooper, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1934, in Dallas, GA, to the late Thomas & Ola Cooper, and was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin Cooper and Paul Cooper, and sister, Helen Carter. Mr. Cooper was a United States Army Veteran, worked at Lockheed for 16 years, and was the owner and operator of Three C’s Clothing Store from 1965 until 1993. He was of Baptist faith and was a member of the Paulding County Rotary Club from 1970 until 1993. Mr. Cooper loved to trade cars and travel. Survivors include wife of 59 yea

Gary Lyle Furlong, Sr., age 80, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on April 12, 2015. He was born in Tempelton, PA. to the late Ralph Dewey Furlong and Ethel Adams Furlong on January 02, 1935. Survivors include his wife, Laura Lee Furlong of Jonesboro, GA; children, Gary L. Furlong, Jr. of California, Matthew & Shannon Furlong of Greenwood County, South Carolina, Jeffrey & Jeannie Furlong of Paulding County, Brent A. Furlong & Nancy Rogers of York, South Carolina; sister, Phyllis Starr of Pennsylvania; fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life serv

William “Leon” Smith, age 68 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born April 28, 1946 in Hiram, GA. to the late Howard Taft Smith and Stella Rogers Smith. Mr. Smith retired from Lockheed Martin where he was a lead mechanic. He was a member of Floyd Road Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter, Amy Smith & Thomas Davis of Douglasville, GA; brother, Roger & Brenda Smith of Hiram GA; sisters, Betty Overton of Dallas, GA, Geneva Emory of Hiram, GA; caregivers, Lisa & Sandy McCleary of Dallas, GA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be

David Scott Auten, age 54 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2015. He was employed as a non-emergency van driver for 17 years with Metro Ambulance. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Auten. Survivors include his wife, Susan Auten of Dallas, GA; father, Melvin Auten of Murrayville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Dale & Julie Auten of Murrayville, GA. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of the Vine 225 Hiram-Acworth Highway, Dallas, GA with Pastor Birch Jones officiating. Clark Funeral H

Jennifer Bowers Federline Denton, age 45, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on November 25, 1969, in Great Lakes, Illinois. Mrs. Denton worked for many years at Nebo Elementary as a teacher and most recently at Panter Elementary School, and was a member of Gracepointe Church. Jennifer was well known for delicious cakes and owned and operated Sweet Life Bakery in Dallas. She graduated from Union High School in Tulsa, OK in 1988 and also from Oklahoma State University in 1992. Survivors include her husband, Donnie Denton of Dallas, GA; daughter, Julia Feder

Travis Carl Tant, age 50, of Hiram, GA passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was employed as a metal fabricator with Gardner Metal Systems and a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zora Oliver Tant. Survivors include his wife, Connie Tant of Hiram, GA; sons, Zack Tant of Marietta, GA and Tyler Tant of Hiram, GA; father, Eddie Carl Tant; brothers and sister- in-laws; Dale and Jane Tant of Woodstock, GA and Wayne and Linda Tant of Weedowee, AL; several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Tant will be held on Tuesday, March 3

Stephen Wayne Goldin, age 59, of Temple, GA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2015. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin where he was a machinist. He was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church and a member of Beulah Masonic Lodge # 698. He was preceded in death by his father; Ernest Goldin and mother, Ruth Ann Nail; brothers, Alan Goldin and Chris DiSalvo. Steve was a faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved God and his family. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Goldin; son and daughter-in-law, Chet and Tara Goldin of Temple, GA; daughter and son-in-

Bro. Doy Willingham, age 79, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1935, in Dallas, GA, to the late Grady & Inez Griffin Willingham, and was preceded in death by his brother, Master Douglas Willingham, and sister & brother-in-law, Betty & Corbet Thackston. Mr. Willingham was married for 61 years to Annie Jean Smith Willingham, who passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was a charter member of New Life Baptist Church where he taught the mens Bible class and led the mens brotherhood for many years at the church and was also a Chaplain f

Annie Jean Smith Willingham, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was born on May 7, 1937, in Dallas, GA, to the late, Lemon & Opal Carnes Smith, and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Doy Willingham, sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn & Wendell Pickett. Mrs. Willingham retired after 30 years of service from Paulding Hospital and was a charter member of New Life Baptist Church where she taught the ladies Bible class for many years. She loved to sing gospel songs and sang in the church choir. Survivors include children, Deborah & L

Dr. Randy M. Brooks, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born on October 19, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Johnny Albert & Frances Louise Brooks. Dr. Brooks retired from Paulding County School System as an Associate Principal at East Paulding High School. He graduated from Kennesaw State University with an Associate degree and a Bachelor degree in Science and coached various sports in the Paulding County School System. Dr. Brooks enjoyed antiquing, genealogy, a collector of art, and loved to travel. Survivors include, sister and brother-in-law, P

SOUTHERLAND Juanita McCallie Southerland, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Mrs. Southerland was born on September 13, 1935, in Dallas, GA, to the late Fred Shelton & Pearl Littlefield Shelton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fermon Southerland; daughter, Regina McCallie; and brother, Lamar Shelton. Mrs. Southerland was a homemaker and a member of McPherson Baptist Church. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Wayne & Carol McCallie of Dallas, GA, Michael & Tammie McCallie of Temple, GA, Eugene & Regina McCallie of Hiram,

Rená Summers-Linderman, age 55, of Powder Springs, GA. Passed away on March 18, 2015. She was born September 14, 1959 in Marietta, GA., and was preceded in death by her father , Purvis Vanzant. She was employed at National Vision Center in Hiram, GA., as an Optometrist. She was survived by her husband, Johnny Ray Linderman, of Powder Springs, GA.; daughters & sons-in-law, Heather & Jason Butler of Lithia Springs, Lindsey & Johnny Harris of Dallas, GA.; step-daughter, Kerrie Acree, of Dallas, GA.; mother, Jean Betsil; Brothers, Glenn Vanzant of Mableton, GA., Gary Vazant of Dou

Mary Frances “Frankie” Denton, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. She was born on March 1, 1927, in Savannah, GA, to the late Jesse & Kathleen Cooper, and was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Watson Denton, and grandson, Justin Harper. Mrs. Denton was a Veteran of the United States Nursing Corp. during World War II, and a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include son, Bruce Denton of Dallas, GA; daughter, Donna Harper of Dallas, GA; granddaughter, Tammy & Kenneth Revelle of Dallas, GA; great-grandchildren, Kayla Revelle, Kara Reve