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David Paul Gunter, age 74, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born April 25, 1939, in Madera, CA, to Allie Ruth Parish Gunter & the late, Herschel Paul Gunter. Mr. Gunter served in the U. S. Navy and retired from Ed’s Mercedes Benz Medics in Smyrna, GA, after 25 years, as parts manager. He loved gardening, fishing and hunting and was a self taught taxidermist. Mr. Gunter was a member of Faith Baptist Temple. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patricia Faye Wellham Gunter; sons & daughters-in-law, David Paul Gunter, II of Dal

Lenora Ann Allen, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was born May 21, 1943, in Eglin, Florida, and was preceded in death by her parents, Orval Atkins Prather & Robbie Agnes Calloway Prather and a brother, Gene Prather. Mrs. Allen was retired from Lockheed-Martin in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in Villa Rica, GA. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bill Allen; daughters & sons-in-law, Melinda & Ron Mitchell of Norfolk, VA and Lora & Larry Taylor of Douglasville, GA; brother, Robbie Prather of Birmingham,

Nancy Donna DeLancy, age 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born in Hartford, CT, on January 13, 1943, to the late, William C. & Alice Elizabeth Hardy. Mrs. DeLancy worked for Dr. Bradford Smith in Augusta, ME, for many years as an optical technician and was currently working for Sam’s Club in Hiram, GA, in the optical department. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglasville, GA. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert F. DeLancy; children, Donna M. Bridges & Todd Owens of Dallas, GA, Darlene E. Moore & Jonathan Polky of Wayn

Judith Welch Hardy, age 84, Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. The daughter of the late, Wendell & Ruby Denton Welch, she was born December 14, 1929 in Dallas, GA. She and her husband, Dean, owned and operated the Judean Drive-In and the Dallas Theatre. Mrs. Hardy earned a degree in Home Economics from the University of Georgia. She taught at McEachern High School, Jefferson High School and 3rd Grade at Dallas Elementary, and had been a Social Worker, before selling real estate with Paulding Realty. She was a caring mother and was very involved in community affairs, help

Francis William Beal, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born on May 19, 1940 in Dixon, Missouri. He was a machine mechanic and retired from Belko Corp. He was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Evelyn Russell Beal. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Beal of Dallas, GA; sons, Richard Beal and Michael Beal of Virginia; step-sons, Elmo Gorrera of Maryland and Joseph (Diane) Gorrera of Maryland; step-daughters, Catherine Horton of Virginia, Cheryl (Richard) Ohmstede of Maryland and D

Clarice Fennell Forsyth, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, Marc h 10, 2014. She was born in Dallas, GA, on September 29, 1934, and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Claude (Lennie Pope) Fennell, husband, Mr. Marshall Forsyth, and son-in-law, Mr. Ronnie Bennett. Mrs. Forsyth enjoyed cooking and was a loving, devoted Mother and Grandmother. She was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Kenny (Kathy) Forsyth of Rockmart, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Danny (Kathy) Harris of Hiram

Evelyn Bussell, age 72, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. She was born in Rome, GA, July 9, 1941, and was preceded in death by her parents, Tracy & Artie Hanie, daughter, Tracy Woods and sister, Dorothy Hanie. She was a member of Sunset Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Steve Bussell & wife, Kim of Sandersville, GA and Tony Bussell & wife, Elaine of Sandersville, GA; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; first cousin, Linda & Ray Fletcher of Hiram, GA; and third cousin, Katie Pollett of Hiram, GA. A graveside

Shirley Ann Stephenson, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on March 7, 2014. She was born on October 27, 1935, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late Charles and Katherine Stahler, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Stephenson, and daughter, Kathy Gail Bonton and her brother Bill Stahler. Mrs. Stephenson attended New Canaan Baptist Church and worked as a data processing manager for Paulding Memorial Hospital, data processing manager for Corn Brothers Quaker State Oil Company, and over the Road Truck Driver. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Jim & Karen Stephenson o

Neil Vern Hamilton, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was born on September 21, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Gerald and Mertyle Hamilton, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton enjoyed gardening. Survivors include sons, Frank Hamilton of Dallas, GA, John Hamilton of Warsaw, NY, and James Hamilton of Missouri; Daughters and sons-in-law, Kristin & Kevin Mann of Hiram, GA, Victoria & Buck Bucklow of Oklahoma, Julianna & Frank DeWine of Marietta, GA, and Malinda Hamilton of Hiram, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ger

Joey “Joe Joe” Shipp, age 27, of Kinston, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born on November 18, 1986, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Charles Shipp, JR. Mr. Shipp was an United States Marine Veteran and was employed by Upholstery One Trim Shop. Survivors include his wife, Karen Lee Shipp of Kinston, NC; daughter, Kaiya Michelle Shipp of Kinston, NC; mother, Patti Shipp and step-father, Glenn Langston of Hiram, GA; brothers, Justin Shipp of Dallas, GA, Forest Cody Shipp of Hiram, GA, step-brother, Scott Langston of Hiram, GA; grand

Omega McKinney, age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. She was born May 9, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, to Etta Nolen Barnes & the late, Quillian Barnes. Mrs. McKinney retired from the Paulding County School System as a para-professional and was in charge of the After School Program for Poole Elementary. She was an active member of the Dallas First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school. Survivors include her husband, Mike McKinney; sons & daughters-in-law, Colin & Nissa McKinney of Athens, GA, Matthew & Megan McKinney of Brisbane, Aust

Rene Butler, age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born June 17, 1951, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred & Geneva Green Butler, and his son, Chad Butler. Mr. Butler had worked as a construction supervisor and he was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of more than 40 years, Sheila Miller Butler; sister, Treva Hayes of Smyrna, GA; grandchild, Bryce Williams; mother-in-law, Shirley Miller of Dallas, GA; sisters-in-law, Gail Hollis Hayes & husband, Bobby of Kennesaw, GA, and Vickie Williams &a

Herbert Miller, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born December 2, 1929, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, J. H. (Jimmy) Miller, mother, Ada Thompson Miller, and grandson, Chad Butler. Mr. Miller retired from Lockheed-Martin after 28 years of service. He was a licensed barber and a farmer at heart. Mr. Miller was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Shirley Browning Miller; daughters & sons-in-law, Gail Hollis Hayes & husband, Bobby of Kennesaw, GA, Sheila Butler & husba

Thomas Chesley Williams, age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away on, Saturday, February 22, 2014 at home after several years of declining health. He was born in 1920 in Paulding County, GA. The son of James Lee (Jim) Williams and Nettie Holland Williams. He was a long time member of High Shoals Baptist Church. He was a World War II Army Combat Veteran, having seen action in Four Island Campaigns in the Pacific. In his earlier years he worked as a farmer and saw miller, but retired from Austell Box Board Company with over 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Lula Wy

Infant Brennan Xavier Nelson, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The son of Brandon Thomas Nelson & Jennifer Lee Nelson, he was born on February 21, 2014, in Austell, GA. We loved you a lifetimes worth in the few hours you were with us. Our hearts are yours, forever yours, our beloved Brennan. Survivors include his parents, Brandon and Jennifer Nelson of Dallas, GA; brothers, Jia-Shing Christian Nelson and Aaron Christopher Nelson, both of Marietta, GA; grandparents, Robert & Eufemia “Faith” Belford of Dallas, GA, and Brenda Davidson of Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral ser

Mrs. Lorene Rakestraw Perdue, age 91, of Austell, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born July 23, 1922, to the late Frank Rakestraw and Vella Owen Rakestraw of Paulding County. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Elton Perdue, brothers, Thomas Rakestraw, Lloyd Rakestraw and infant, Cephus Allen Rakestraw and sister, Gladys Rakestraw Bivens. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Peggy and Larry Kelley of Lawrenceville, GA; Pat and Boyce Maxwell of Marietta, GA; son and daughter-in law, Charles and Patti Perdue, of Douglasville, GA; six gra

Randall Craig Smith, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. The son of the late, Harold & Luona Smith, he was born in Lyons, AL, September 11, 1945. Mr. Smith served in the U. S. Navy and had worked as a butcher. Survivors include his wife, Patricia King Smith; daughter & son-in-law, Kimberly Williams & husband, Josh of Carrollton, GA; son, Michael Cardwell of Dallas, GA; father-in-law, Howard King of Dallas, GA; and grandchildren, Austin Cardwell & wife, Crystal Davis, Clayton Cardwell, Riley Cardwell and Houston Cardwell. Mr. Smith was cremated

Mrs. Willie T Turner, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. She was born in Dallas, GA, May 2, 1926, and was preceded in death by her parents, John & Martha Elizabeth Dodd; husband, Reverend Robert Anderson Turner; sisters and brothers, U V New, Lowell Dodd, Joe Dodd, Grover Dodd, Warren Dodd and Mary Lee Watts. Mrs. Turner was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Dr. Johnny Turner & wife, Brenda of Dallas, GA and Dr. Curtis Turner & wife, Pam of Dallas, GA; sister, L E Fields of Dallas, GA; grandchildr

Jean Eaves, age 54, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. The daughter of the late, Orbrajean Smith & the late, Mattie “Beatrice” Smith, she was born June 12, 1959, in Powder Springs, GA. Mrs. Eaves was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dale Eaves; sons & daughters-in-law, Jason & Ingrid Eaves of Tuscaloosa, AL and Jamie & Elisabeth Eaves of Dallas, GA; and grandchildren, Dylan Eaves, Lydia Eaves, Jackson Eaves and Hadley Eaves. Funeral services will be Tues

Janet Cochran Tripcony, age 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born on April 7, 1925 in Dallas, GA to the late Emory Homer & Margaret Elo Cochran. She retired as the Director of the Paulding Co. Department of Family & Children’s Services after 40 years of service. Mrs. Tripcony was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas and other than her parents was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Tripcony and her siblings and spouses, F.T. (Ludie) Cochran, Mary Lillie (Clyde) Gurley, Isom (Shirley) Cochran, Albert (Inez) Cochran, Melrose (Lemuel) Gladne

Karen Flanagan, age 66, of Dallas, passed away on, Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born on October 7, 1947, in Akron, OH, to the late Carl & Ruth Gohr, and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Flanagan. Mrs. Flanagan worked as a nurse for several years. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-laws, Ken & Amanda Flanagan of Dallas, GA, Patrick & Emily Flanagan of Marietta, GA, and Brian Flanagan of Marietta, GA; brothers and sister-in-laws, David & Susan Gohr of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Carl & Linda Gohr of Brunswick, Ohio; grandchild, Noah Flanagan; a

Cathy Ann Gay, age 53, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born on September 16, 1960, in Rockmart, GA, to the late Hezzie and Eva Mae Reed. Mrs. Gay worked as a hair stylist in Paulding County for many years. Survivors include husband of 36 years, Dale Gay of Hiram, GA; son Travis Gay and Shannon Gillis of Dallas, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel & Tim Hill of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Danny & Colleen Reed of Taylorsville, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda Gayle and Bill Riesenburg of Villa Rica, GA, and Deborah Preston of Austell, GA

Gladys Louise Gable Floyd, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. She was born in Holly Springs, GA, October 10, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Gable and Rosa McKenzie Gable, and her husband, Wallace Floyd Jr., and son Alan Floyd. Mrs. Floyd was a homemaker and with a kind hand and loving heart she raised her family, she will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends, she loved God and enjoyed helping others. Survivors include her sons, Anthony “Tony” Floyd of Hiram, GA, Ray Gene Floyd of Hiram, GA, Terry & Michelle Floyd of Dal

Frances Lee Moon, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born in Dallas, GA, November 14, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents, Ivey Jackson Lee & Hattie Camp Lee; husband, Gerald E. Moon; brother, Lonnie E. Lee; sister & brother-in-law, Vera Lee Holland & husband, Lewell. She was retired from Lockheed-Martin as an accountant, after 36 years of service. Frances was well loved by everyone. She enjoyed her family and attending her Ruth’s Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, where she was a member for many years. Surv

Louise Smith Hall Louise was born to Ira W. and Rebecca Smith on September 23, 1914 and was raised in Southwest Atlanta. She attended J.C. Harris Grammar School, Joe Brown Junior High and graduated from Girl’s High (1932) and Georgia State College for Women (1935). She married Robert Earl Hall from Dalton, Georgia in 1936 and taught school in Whitfield County for seven years. After moving back to Atlanta and starting a family, Louise taught school for nineteen years in Atlanta Public Schools primarily at Lee Street and Dean Rusk in West End. After the death of her husband in 1977, Loui