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Gary Dwayne Morris, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was born on May 12, 1948, in Rockmart, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Morris. Mr. Morris was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, retired from GA Power Company as a P& M coordinator, and was a member and trustee of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Gary’s favorite pastime was spending time at the beach with his family. He was an inspiration to his family, friends and everyone he met. Survivors include wife of 44 years, Brenda Morris of Dallas, GA; daughters and sons-

Dorothy Jean Campbell, age 81, of Alexandria, AL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mrs. Campbell was born on December 6, 1933, in Anderson, SC, to the late John D. McAllister & Molly Sarah McAllister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Martin Campbell. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Martin & Laura Campbell of Canton, GA, Jimmy & Lynn Campbell of Rosemont, IL; daughters & sons-in-law, Doris & Charles Beavers of Dallas, GA, Marsha Campbell of Alexandria, AL, Sharon & James Gravett of Hiram, GA; brothers,

Lillian H. Reed, age 80, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. She was born on January 16, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Ernest & Alma Johnson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Reed. Mrs. Reed was a member of Christ Freedom Church . Survivors include children, Jackie & Allen Kuykendoll of Tallapoosa, GA, Rory & Niki Hay of Douglasville, GA, and Bret C. Hay of Douglasville, GA; step-sons, Randy & Connie Reed of Bethany, OK, Richie Reed of Bethany, OK, and Ronnie Reed of Bethany, OK; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gail Simmons, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 20, 1954 to the late L.C. Jordan and Barbara Mullinax McFarland. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Simmons. Mrs. Simmons adored her grandkids and loved animals. She enjoyed music and loved to sing. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Austell, GA. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas & Jessica Simmons of Douglasville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Natalie & David “Danny” Smith of Dallas, GA;

Nicholas Philip Raines, age 31, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Mr. Raines was born on August 28, 1983 to the late Henry Alonzo Raines III and Mary H. Raines. Survivors include mother, Mary H. Raines of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Robert Joseph Raines of Arlington, VA; and sister, Emily Anne Raines of Atlanta, GA. A memorial service for Mr. Raines will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 6:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, from 4:30 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations m

Jeff Gehrig, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, to Robert William Gehrig & Marian Raker Gehrig. Jeff traveled to Europe after high school, and was retired from Jones Lang Lasalle, after 17 years. He was devoted to his family & friends, and absolutely adored his wife & children. He always had a positive outlook on life, enjoyed being a stay at home dad, cooking, gardening and photography. Jeff loved the beach, dolphins and visiting Carrabelle, FL. Survivors include wife, Catherine Martin Gehrig of Dal

Mrs. Willie Walker Miller, age 76 of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1938, in Centerville, TN, to the late Rufus & Eula Mae Cavers, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Miller. Mrs. Miller worked as a nurse aide for 30 years and was a member of Camp Creek Church of Christ in College Park, GA. Survivors include children, Jennifer Parker of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Mallory Miller of Powder Springs, GA, and Celeste Miller of Atlanta, GA; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Satu

Gary “Paw” Nicholson, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Piedmont, AL, to the late James and Alice Nicholson, and was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine McCormick, brother, Charles Davis, son-in-law, Wendell F. Atcheson, Jr., aunt, Josephine Davis, and uncle C.T. Davis. He retired from Sherwin-Williams as a truck driver and was a charter member and deacon of East Hiram Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 59 years, Nellie Nicholson of Hiram, GA; children, Randy H. & Wanda Nicholson of Hiram, GA, Dennis &

Candice “Candi” Marie Davenport, age 27, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1987, in Marietta, GA, and was the daughter of Math Dacunzo and Cheryl Gibson. She was a 2005 graduate of Hope Christian Academy and worked at Wellstar Paulding Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include husband, Patrick Davenport of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Hailey Jade Davenport of Powder Springs, GA; father, Matt Dacunzo of Douglasville, GA; mother and step-father, Cheryl & Brian Gibson of Villa Rica, GA; sister, Kristina Cohran of Dallas, GA

Rickey Darrell Cargle, age 52, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Mr. Cargle was born on November 27, 1962, to the late James Edward Cargle & Charlotte Rebecca Kiser Cargle. Survivors include wife, Geraldine Stevens Clark of Rockmart, GA; son, Kyle Cargle of Marietta, GA; daughter, Nicole & Mike Uggerud of Marietta, GA; step-daughters, Bernadette & Jeff Webb of Douglasville, GA, Belinda Soeder of Aragon, GA; brothers, Dale & Michelle Cargle of Douglasville, GA, Lloyd & Pam Cargle of Whitesburg, GA, Gary & Katie Cargle of Gulfshores, AL; sis

Mary Francille Butler, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1970, in Savannah, GA. She was currently working at DTH Expeditors in College Park. Survivors include parents, Joseph “Joe” Terrell & Marion Butler of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Joe & Cynthia Butler of Johns Creek, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth & Mike Griffitt of Trion, GA; nieces, Brittany Pless and Becky Mansfield; nephews, Grant Butler, Garrett Butler , and Gray Butler; great-niece, Morgan Pless. A memorial service will be held on Sunday

Elinor M. Parsons, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was born on December 25, 1927, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Ralph L. and Dora Mae Cooper Morris, and was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Vernon Parsons. Mrs. Parsons retired from Life of Georgia Insurance and owned and operated the Back Room Antique Store in Downtown Dallas for 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include daughter, Karen Joyner of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas & Sara Jane Morris of Marietta, GA; sister-in-laws, Ann Mo

Helen Gunter, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was born on October 2, 1924, in Marietta, GA, to the late Thomas & Lou Bloodworth, and was preceded in death by her husband H.B. Gunter. Mrs. Gunter was a United States Navy Veteran. Over the years she worked as a secretary for Atlanta Casket Company, a bank teller, and owned a fabric and craft store, as well as being a full time mother. Mrs. Gunter was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Alicia G. & Lewis Parrott of Dallas, GA, Deidra & Steve Brewer of Bremen, GA,

Bob Estes, age 60, of Temple, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1954, in Lithonia, GA, to the late Robert Wilson and Charlotte Estes, and was preceded in death by his adoptive father, Ruben Estes. Mr. Estes retired from Douglas County Government as a maintenance technician, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include wife of 40 years, Betty Sue Estes, of Temple, GA; sons, Robert Bryan Estes of Temple, GA, and Daniel Lee Estes of Oklahoma City, OK; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy & Evanna Estes of Lititz, PA, and William

Debbie Stroup, age 63, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away on February 23, 2015. She was born on October 16, 1951, in Marietta, GA, to the late William and Lorine Banister. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 45 years, Monte Stroup, of Rockmart, GA; son, Jeffrey Stroup of Talking Rock, GA; daughter, Karrie Mills of Emerson, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Billy & Leslie Banister of Nashville, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Terry & Richard Meeks of Bowden, GA; granddaughter, Kristen & Keith Cross; great-grandchild, L

Wendall Bartlett Walton, Sr. September 25, 1923 - February 22, 2015 Wendall B. Walton, Sr., of Hiram, Georgia died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was 91. Wendall was one of seven children born to John Everett and Nellie Hill Walton: John, Louise (Turner), Kate (Heaton), Bonnie (Ard), Allene (Bradford), and Joe, all of whom preceded Wendall in death. Wendall was reared on the family farm in Hiram, and graduated from Hiram High School as Salutatorian in 1940. The next March, in 1941, Wendall married his high-school sweetheart, Lucille Abernathy, with whom he

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Eugene Crider, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Crider was born on July 28, 1949 in Austell, GA, to the late William Slaton Crider & Lennie Ruth Buchanan Crider. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include, daughters, Lennette & James Oliver of Douglasville, GA, Becky & J.D. Durrett of Palmetto, GA, Karey Anderson of Hiram, GA, Shea Crider of Kennesaw, GA; brothers, George Crider of Cedartown, GA, Ray & Wendy Crider of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Evelyn & David Cole of Villa Rica, GA; th

Jordy Allen Whitley, age 26, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Mr. Whitley was born in Marietta, GA, on October 7, 1988 to Patricia Dianne Prator. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Edward Prator. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Ethan Gabriel Whitley & Robert Douglas Dalton Whitley, both of Hiram, GA; sister, Desiree Prator of Hiram, GA. Funeral services for Mr. Whitley will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 3:00 PM, from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Jimmy Tibbitts officiating. Interment will fo

Sarah Elizabeth Connell, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was born on March 16, 1930, in Mitchell, GA, to the late Lawson Newsome & Dovie Morgan Newsome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Connell and sons, James Rodney Connell & William Erick Connell. She was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church, and a charter member of The Sanctuary Congressional Church. Survivors include, sons, Steve & Connie Connell of Ranger, GA, David & Edwena Connell of Dallas, GA, Glenn Connell of Kingston, GA; sister

Thomas E. Croker, age 73, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. Mr. Croker was born on March 1, 1941, to the late Charles Samuel Croker & Floy Shipp Croker. In addition to his parents, Mr. Croker was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Jordan Croker. Mr. Croker was retired from Alterman Foods in Atlanta, GA, where he was employed as a truck driver. Survivors include children, John E. & Melessia S. Croker of Rockmart, GA, Thomas Dwayne Croker of Hiram, GA, Dwight Croker of Hiram, GA, Jeffery Scott Croker of Hiram, GA; sisters, Kathleen Fannin of Hiram, GA,

Carolyn Biddy Meyers, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born on June 22, 1940, to the late John & Zelma Biddy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Edward Meyers. Mrs. Meyers was a member of West Marietta Christian Church and worked as a title clerk for Anderson Chevrolet for over 20 years. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Billie & Stacy Fuller of Dallas, GA; aunts and uncle, Lillian Vera “Martha” & Charlie Speir of Acworth, GA, and Mary Bell of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren, Messina Byers of Atlanta, GA, Stacy

Julian D. Walraven, age 76, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. Mr. Walraven was born on July 4, 1938, to the late Lee Roy Walraven & Laura McMichen Walraven. Mr. Walraven was the youngest of ten children. He served in the Navy, and was retired from Lockheed Martin, after 37 ½ years as a tooling planner. Mr. Walraven was an avid fisherman and Nascar fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an active member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir and served in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry.

Bradley Brian Heath Bradley, age 39, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Mr. Bradley was born on July 5, 1975, to Jacky Bradley and the late Renee Curtis McMillan. He worked as a draftsman for Austell Gas. Mr. Bradley enjoyed photography and was a soundman at Ridge Road Baptist Church. He loved his canine companions, Rolo & Dixie. Survivors include his wife, Kristy Jean Bradley; daughters, Candice Moore of Powder Springs, GA, Ashley Moore of Powder Springs, GA; father, Jacky Bradley & wife, Wanda of Temple, GA; step-brother, David Landrum of

WALKER Diane Walker, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1951, to the late Claude Thomason & Jean Prewett Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Thomason. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and visiting the Old West. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren & sisters. Diane was always working behind the scenes on Cowboy Day, sewing costumes and preparing skits for the shows at Ynot. She was a member at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and worked as a scheduler fo

Kim Elizabeth Lee, age 55, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Ms. Lee was born on April 13, 1959, to the late William D. Russell & Helen Reynolds Russell. She was a member of Legacy Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Anthony Lee of Dallas, GA, Tim & Courtney Burgess of Canton, GA; brothers, Don & Ravonda Russell of Marietta, GA, George Russell of Marietta, GA, David Russell of Marietta, GA; sisters, Gail Russell of Ft. Pierce, FL, Jo & John Sarbell of Lakeland, Fl, Sue Smith of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Haley Burgess & Kayla Burgess; many