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Jerry “Buckwheat” Thomason, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born on November 1, 1944, in Dallas, GA, to the late Daniel LaFayette & Helen Ray Thomason, and was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Hodges Thomason; sister, Linda Hammonds, and brother, Wayne Thomason. Mr. Thomason was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. He retired after 38 years from Lockheed Martin where he worked as a honeycomb mechanic. He loved his girls and family. He was a faithful friend and member of Masonic Lodge of Dallas. Buckwheat was a recovered alcoholic of 40 plus

Marion Leachmon, 88 passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at Clark Funeral Home, Hiram, Ga. at three pm with Dr. Curtis Turner officiating and long time friend Paul Schuh speaking briefly at the gravesite at Dallas Memory Garden cemetery. The family will greet friends at Clark Funeral Home one hour prior to service from 2-3PM. In Lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to HOSPICE Tranquility in Austell Georgia. Ms. Leachmon was predeceased by her parents, Miles and Bernice Jones of Dallas Georgia. Marion has two surviving brothers, Mr. Sam Jones of Dallas a

Dura “Margene” Harris, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She as born on December 18, 1939, in Dallas, GA, to the late James “Louie” & Ella Estelle Holland, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Jones; son, Keith “Spanky” Strickland; and companion, Ross Meade. Margene worked as a welder for Dico Incorporated for many years and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include brother, James B. “Buck” (Bertie) Holland of Dallas, GA; sister, Glenda Lindsey of Rockmart, GA; granddaughter, Jennifer Strickland; great-grandson, Kalob Sla

Dura “Margene” Harris, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She as born on December 18, 1939, in Dallas, GA, to the late James “Louie” & Ella Estelle Holland, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Jones; son, Keith “Spanky” Strickland; and companion, Ross Meade. Margene worked as a welder for Dico Incorporated for many years and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include brother, James B. “Buck” (Bertie) Holland of Dallas, GA; sister, Glenda Lindsey of Rockmart, GA; granddaughter, Jennifer Strickland; great-grandson, Kalob Sla

Virgil S. Graham, age 73, of Rockmart, GA. passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born on February 4, 1945 in Atlanta, GA., to the late David and Ruth Graham. Mr. Graham worked as a Marta Police Officer for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, JoAnne Hudson Graham, daughter, Jody Hoadley, and son-in-law, Dennis Hoadley. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie L. Smith of Carrolton, GA., sisters; Avis (Harry) Daughtery, Joanie (Jim) Lee of Toccoa, GA., Harriett (Matt) Terrell of Canton, GA., Grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Huckeba of Carrolton, GA., Jozie

The precious, loving mother, nanny, and great-grandmother, Jackie Shelton Brackett, age 86, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully at her home on November 22, 2018. She was born on January, 3, 1932 in Dallas, GA. to the late Shuford and Estoria Shelton. Mrs. Brackett was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. She married the love of her life, Floyd H. Brackett on May 1, 1948. The couple settled in the New Hope community and raised their three children, Gail, Daniel and Randall. After the death of her beloved husband in 1972, Jackie provided a loving daycare for many of the nurses at Pa

Joyce Jeanette Sorrells, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on January 29, 1937, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Edward Ray and Ruby Jeannette Sorrells, Sr, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Gloria Wade and Dolores Humphries, and brother, Edward Ray Sorrells, Jr. Ms. Sorrells was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Edwina Andrews of Canton, GA; nieces, Kelly (Lynn) Bandy of Dallas, GA, Lori (Tim) Martin of Hiram, GA, Lisa (Jim) Criss of Marietta, GA; nephews, David (Debbie) Humphries of Dallas, GA, and Greg (Da

Jimmy Terry Hayes, age 72, of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1946, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Earlene Hayes, wife, Judy Hayes, and son, Mike Miller. Mr. Hayes retired after over 40 years of service from Lockheed Martin where he worked as a supervisor and was a member of Beulah Land Baptist Church. Jimmy was a mason for over 30 years and was a member of the Beulah Lodge. Survivors include son, Todd Hayes of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Lea & James Kelly of Sharpsburg, GA; grandchildren, Dylan Miller of

Donna Oliver Stanifer, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born on July 1, 1962, in Dallas, GA, to the late Henry & Kathryn Oliver, Jr. Donna was a loving mother and Nanny. Survivors include husband of 32 years, Gordon Stanifer of Dallas, GA; sons, Travis & Ashley Stanifer of Dallas, GA, and Shad Smith of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter, Jessica & Andy Wright of Marietta, GA; brother, Tony & Nancy Oliver of Villa Rica, GA; sister, Nan & Dewayne Cantrell of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Brooklynn Wright, Kaelin Hackett, Grayson S

James “Jimbo” David Gravely, age 58, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on November 8, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1960 in South Laguna Beach, CA. to James and Barbara Gravely. Mr. Gravely worked as a Lead Cutter for National Envelope for 25 years. He loved NASCAR, especially The Earnhardts. He also greatly enjoyed watching old Western movies and recently became an Atlanta Braves fan. Most importantly he was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Gravely and his step-mother, Brenda Gravely. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Maureen Gravely,

Sylvia “Tootie” Horn Lane, age 56 of Dallas, GA passed away on November 2, 2018. She was born on April 28, 1962, in Columbus, GA to the late Emmanuel and Christine Horn. She graduated from Jordan Vocational High School upon graduation she joined the United States Marine Corp Reservist. Sylvia graduated from University of West Georgia with a B.S. in Special Education to pursue her passion for teaching. Sylvia was employed with the Paulding County Board of Education. She was a multiple organ donor due to her generosity she has given others a second chance at life. Sylvia leaves to cherish

Joyce Winters, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1943, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Harold & Abis Annie Lee, and was preceded in death by her daughter, LeAnne Dobson. Mrs. Winters worked at Paulding County Board of Education for over 15 years and was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, John T. Winters of Dallas, GA; son John Christopher Winters of Rockmart, GA; brother, Gerald Lee of Cedartown, GA; grandchildren, Robbie & Kayla Sweat, Heather & Dustin Brock, Eric &a

Sandra Carruth Monk, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1942, in Dallas, GA, to the late John Columbus & Josie Carruth, and was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Boyd Monk, Sr., brother, William Alton “Al” Carruth, father-in-law, S.L. “Shag” Monk, and great-grandson, Woodrow McCall Ridings. Mrs. Monk worked as a bookkeeper for PK Oil Company for 25 years and was a member of Greater Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Peggy (Loran) Wills of Dallas, GA; daughter, Lisa (Robbie) Dobson of Dallas, GA; so

James Aubrey Pace, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. He was born on January 2, 1946, to the late Aubrey “Buddy” & Virginia Pace, and was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry “Beetle” Fields and father-in-law, Allen Wilson Mayfield. Mr. Pace worked as a realtor for Maximum One and a bookkeeper for VFP Contractors. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Donna Mayfield Pace of Dallas, GA; sons, Jaime & Valerie Pace of Dallas, GA,

Alan Raymond Shipp, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was a loving husband and father, a respected businessman, and a devoted servant to his church and to the local community where he was raised and made his home. He was a man of amazing grace, who saw the good in all people, and a man of vision, who planted trees not only for his own pleasure but also for the enjoyment of future generations. Alan was born on February 1, 1950, in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1968 and started college at Georgia Tech. He later transferred and gr

John Chester Vaughn, age 109 of Dallas, GA, passed away at WellStar Tranquility Hospice on October 19, 2018. He was born on June 25, 1909 in Chamblee, GA to the late John Lewis and Nancy Hopkins Vaughn. As a young man he was a Baptist minister and Music Director, employed with Georgia Power and Transportation operating the streetcars in Atlanta, later when the two split he worked for Marta until 1972 as a Bus Driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Elenora Bagley Vaughn; brother, Charlie Vaughn; sister, Ruby Vaughn and granddaughter, Nancy Lynn Davis. He is survived by his

Edna Kay Bradley, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1963, in Augusta, GA, to the late Mark Edward & Johnnie Mae Lairsey, Sr, and was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Gray Lairsey and brother-in-laws, Wayne Keener and Tommy Blackstock. Ms. Bradley worked as a sales coordinator for Stock Building Supply in Acworth, GA, and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include Brian (Sheila) Bradley of Rockmart, GA; brothers, Mark (Janet) Lairsey, Jr, of Marietta, GA, and John (Leeann) Lairsey of Acworth, GA; sisters, Sue Blac

Evelyn Mae Wagner, age 76, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born on February, 15, 1942 in Howard, PA, to the late Joseph Elijah Falls and Lovelean Gladys (Weaver) Wagner, and was also preceded in death by a grandson, William Corman. Evelyn was a faithful member and servant at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where everyone referred to her as 'Grandmother'. Survivors include her husband, David Paul Wagner of Dallas, GA; daughter, Sharon and Jeff Corman of Acworth, GA; son, Tim Wagner of Hiram, GA; four brothers; three sisters; six grandchildren, Andy Cor

Infant Londyn Bella-Rose Jackson, passed away on October 7, 2018. She was born on September 10, 2018, in Austell, GA. Survivors include mother, Breyana Jakaya Gano of Douglasville, GA; father, Thomas Bernard Jackson III; brother Thomas Bernard Jackson IV; maternal grandmother Teresa (Oscar) Ilimbi of Douglasville, GA, maternal grandfather, Charles Gano of Sanford, FL, paternal grandmother, Lisa (Gregory) Jinks of Dallas, GA, paternal grandfather, Thomas (Dawn) Bernard Jackson, Jr., of Powder Springs, GA; maternal great-grandparents, Joyce Murphy of Sanford, FL and Verna Mae Gano of Sa

Helen Corley (Shearin) Tulin, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born on August 26, 1938, in Dallas, GA, to the late E.F & Selma Corley, and was preceded in death by her first husband, L. D. (Sparky) Shearin and second husband, George Tulin, sister, Rachel Scuiletti, and brother, Thomas Corley. Mrs. Tulin had been a successful business owner, a world traveler, an avid reader who enjoyed history and philosophy, and a loving grandmother to her two granddaughters, Laura and Emily. Helen grew up as a member of Narroway Baptist Church. In 1963, while

Michael Denton, age 57, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born on October 11, 1960, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Willis Woodfin Denton. Mr. Denton worked as a carpenter and was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Billy Denton of Rockmart, GA; daughter, Rita (Joseph) Silvers of Hiram, GA; mother, Minnie Opaline Denton of Dallas, GA; sister, Kathy (Sammy) Newman of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren, Janna Warren, William Warren, Gavin Silvers, Sierra Silvers, and Starr Silvers; ne

Sarah Alison Fondren Coulter, age 39, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born on August 18, 1979, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim & Dorothy Scruggs, and Margaret Fondren. Sarah was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Buck Coulter of Dallas, GA; children, Alison Coulter and Wesley Coulter of Dallas, GA; father, Franz Fondren of Dallas, GA; mother, Mary (Dexter) Fondren-Suber of Dublin, Virginia; grandparents, John & Betty Fondren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Renfroe Spurlin, age 82 of Dallas, GA passed away at her residence on Friday, October 5, 2018. She was a homemaker who loved traveling, cruises, mountains and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Eva Nell Renfroe; husband, Ralph Spurlin; son, Butch Robinson and daughter, Belinda Ford. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Becky (R.J.) Reed of Dallas, GA; son, Terry (Rosa) Robinson of Powder Springs, GA; Josh Spurlin of Powder Springs, GA; son-in-law, Kenny Ford of Dallas, GA; sister, Patricia Miller of Stockbridge, GA; grandch

Steven Lee Lauer, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born on December 22, 1960, in Kansas, to the late Robert John & Kimiko Lauer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Melva Maggie Pearl Lauer. Mr. Lauer was a United States Army Veteran, and retired from Yancey Brothers where he worked as a Manager of the Parts Department. Survivors include his sons, James Vaughn of Michigan, Christopher Vaughn of Hiram, GA; daughters, Amber Cross of Mableton, GA, Kimber & John Bruce of Hiram, GA, and Amy Lauer of Mableton, GA; brothers, Russell & Kris

David Monroe Cooper, age 72, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Russom Perry & Josephine Bagley Cooper. David attended North Georgia College for two years, graduating from West Georgia College with a business degree. David served in the US Army and was a Combat Veteran of the Vietnam War. During Vietnam he was a MedEvac in the First Calvary division. David worked as a Georgia State Patrolman for 13 years. Mr. Cooper was a faithful member of Legacy Baptist Church, as well as a member of VFW and the Am