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Liz Sanders, age 54, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. The daughter of the late, Vernon Edgar Fisher & the late, Mary Elizabeth Fisher, she was born in Atlanta, GA, on July 18, 1959. Mrs. Sanders worked as a registered nurse for WellStar Cobb Hospital for 25 years and was working for Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the last 5 years. Survivors include her husband, Carl Sanders; son & daughter-in-law, Wesley & Stacy Sanders of Dallas, GA; daughter, Jennifer Sanders of Atlanta, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Vernon & Gayle Fisher of Rex, GA; sister, Bunny

Bill Hardin, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born in Cordell, OK, March 5, 1925, and was preceded in death by his parents, James Alford Hardin & Myrtle Annabelle Hardin; wife, Sarah Howard Hardin; son, Howard Hardin; and grandson, Nicholas Smith. Mr. Hardin was a Veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the U. S. Marines. He retired from Lockheed-Martin as an engineer, after 30 years of service and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his children, Susan & Tom Sawyer of Dallas, GA, Kay Smith of Hiram, GA and

Marguerite Yankovoy, age 83, of Hiram, GA passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph & Grace Donnelly. Mrs. Yankovoy was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Philadelphia where she served as a clerk for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Yankovoy and her daughter, Linda Antonucci. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Joanne Yankovoy of Wescosville, PA and her daughter, Suzanne Yankovoy of Hiram, GA; son-in-law, John Antonucci of Acworth, GA; a sister,

Jean Black, age 82, of Whitesburg, GA, formerly of Woodstock, GA, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. She was born in Shoal Creek, NC, March 29, 1931, and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Ebbie Akens, and her husband, Bill Black. Mrs. Black was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Powder Springs, GA. Survivors include her children, Sherry & Skip Sims of Powder Springs, GA, Jackie & Peggy Black of Austell, GA, Pam & Lloyd Cargle of Whitesburg, GA, Kim & Vicky Black of Hiram, GA, Tim & Lori Black of Marietta, GA, and Vickie White of Carrollton, GA; si

Rosa D. Martin, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. She was born March 18, 1930, in Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, C. T. “Marty” Martin, II. Survivors include her children, Tommy & Theresa Martin of Kingman, AZ, Darlene Martin of Acworth, GA and Ralph Wayne Martin of Dallas, GA; special friend, Franklin Parker of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Tyler Dobbins, Cody Dobbins, Tonya Lawrence (Joel) and Renee’ Martin; great-grandchildren, Emylyn Lawrence and Garrett Lawrence. Funeral services will be Friday, January 31, 2014, at 11:

Lois "Nanny" O’Neal Benedict, age 77, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. The daughter of the late, Robert F. O’Neal & the late, Nellie Hall O’Neal, she was born February 8, 1936, and was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney C. Benedict. She had worked as a secretary for Fischbach & Moore Electrical Engineers and was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Mableton, GA. Survivors include her children, Pam & Randy Sanders of Dallas, GA, Melody & Steve White of Hiram, GA and Skip & Rhonda Simmons of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Joshua M. Stone (Christy),

Betty Ruth Faust, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born, May 14, 1943, in Marietta, GA, to the late, Marvin & Cleo Gibson. Mrs. Faust was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dale Faust. She worked as a medical ward clerk for WellStar Kennestone Hospital for 25 years and was a member of Full Light Gospel Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Thomas Marvin Faust of Hiram, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Tracy Watts & husband, Wes of Dallas, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Doris (McNinch) Nayadley & husband, Joe of Marietta, GA; grandc

Ron Gunter, age 40, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. He was born February 5, 1973, in Miami, FL. Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by his mother, Lynn Gunter. He was the owner of Advanced Auto Recovery. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Jo Gunter; father, Larry Gunter of Dallas, GA; children, Emily Gunter of Dallas, GA, Joshua Gunter of Dallas, GA, Caleb Gunter of New York, Peyton Smith of Dallas, GA, Corben Gunter of Dallas, GA, and Sara Gunter of Bay City, TX; sister & brother-in-law, Liz & Pat Hunter of St. Augustine, FL; grandchild, Jordan Gunter; and his

Lora Wynette Cochran, age 19, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born on September 3, 1994 and was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Sam Cochran. She was a student at Shorter College in Rome. Survivors include her father, Pete Cochran and special friend Tonya Robinson of Dallas, GA; mother, Kathy Leigh Patterson and special friend D Garrett of Woodstock, GA; brothers, Petey Cochran of Canton, GA, Kyle Cochran of Dallas, GA and sister, Kayla Cochran of Marietta, GA; grandparents, Charlene Cochran of Dallas, GA and Roy and Kathy Patterson of Marietta,

Glenda May Jackson, age 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was born on December 12, 1949 in Scottsburg, IN and preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Marjorie Murphy Collins and husband, William Fletcher Jackson. She was employed with WellStar Paulding for approximately 30 years as a Medical Tech and was a member of Dallas First Methodist. Survivors include her son David Jackson of Dallas, GA and daughter, Kristen Jackson also of Dallas, GA; brothers, Gary and Rita Collins, Andrew and Terri Collins and Kevin and Jemma Collins all of Scottsburg, IN and Joh

Herbert H. Kirby, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1930 in Towns County, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Franklin and Jessie Garrett Kirby; wife, Peggy Grantham Kirby; brother, Joseph Benjamin Kirby and granddaughter, Kristen Nicole Kirby. He was retired after approximately 40 years at Sears Roebuck and Co. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tricia Kirby of Dallas, GA and daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Barry Jones; grandchildren, Stephanie Turner

James Wilford Dempsey, age 90, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1924, and was preceded in death by his parents, John Dempsey and Myrtle Gulledge Dempsey; brother, Jack Dempsey; sisters, Laura Cole, Esther Turner, Elizabeth Cole, Della DeFranco; and son-in-law, Danny Bennett. Mr. Dempsey was retired as a Carpenter with Carpenters’ Union 225, a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife 62 years, Virginia Dempsey; daughters, Linda Gregg of

Carolyn Ragsdale Garmon, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was born in Hiram, GA, on June 22, 1925, and was preceded in death by her parents, Clint Warner Ragsdale, Sr. & Florine Roper Ragsdale; husband, J C Garmon, Sr.; brother, John D. Ragsdale; and sister, Tish Rakestraw. Mrs. Garmon was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jay & Donna Garmon of Hiram, GA; daughter, Sara Daniel of Buford, GA; brother, Buddy Ragsdale of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Scott Garmon (Stephanie), Shon Garmon (Amanda), Ka

Kathleen (Kathie) Mackey, 62, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Taylor, Michigan, died peacefully on January 12, 2014, at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia. Born June 20, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, she is predeceased by her parents, Joseph Peterson Drwiega and Grace Marie Drwiega of Acworth, Georgia, and her late husband of 28 years, Kenneth Wayne Mackey of Acworth, GA. Kathie was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. Kathie expressed her life thru music and has passed this down thru her family. She had a passion for helping people. This showed in her time with the Jaycees and the lasting fr

Theodore Andrew “Andy” Branscum, age 76, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born on August 22, 1937 in Bakersfield, CA, to the late, Theodore Andrew Branscum, Sr. & the late, Elizabeth Gay Branscum. He was a Petty Officer First Class E-6 serving in the U.S. Navy as an AX1 Anti-submarine Warfare Technician mostly in VP squadrons from 1960 to 1970. Mr. Branscum retired from Los Angeles County, CA in 2003 where he worked as a Bio Medical Electronics Technician. He moved to Dallas, GA in 2005 where he was a member of Church of God, a Worldwide Association in Marie

Tim Ross, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Siluria, AL., to the late Oliver Benjamin and May Belle Ross, also preceded in death by his wife Shirley Faye Ross. He was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ross was a convenience store owner, avid Crimson tide fan, a member of the Mableton F&AM 171, Yaarab Shrine Temple and loved his dog Maggie. Survivors include his children, Warren and Chandra Ross of Dallas, GA, Shelia Ross of Dallas ,GA, brothers Donald and Sybil Ross of Clem, GA., Ralph and Bernice Ross of Jem

Allen Henry Vincent, Jr., age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born in Delta, CO, on June 18, 1962, and was preceded in death by his father, Allen Henry Vincent, Sr. Mr. Vincent served in the U. S. Army. He worked for Manheim Auto Auction for 15 years, as a senior network engineer. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Queen Vincent; son & daughter-in-law, Laurence & Michelle Vincent of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters, Kristin Vincent of Dallas, GA and Amanda Vincent of Ft. Bragg, NC; brother & sister-in-law, Timothy & Cecilia Vincent of Cal

Melvin S. Pierce, age 94, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born in Cleveland, TN, on December 7, 1919, and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Waco Pierce & Phebe Ann Pierce; wife, Helen Stoner Pierce; and step-son, Michael Stoner. Mr. Pierce had worked for many years as a carpenter. Survivors include his step-daughters, Diane Stoner Locklear & husband, Larry of Rockmart, GA and Judy Harper of Dalton, GA; several grandchildren, including Angee Locklear and Misty Locklear Pemberton; several great-grandchildren, including Abbygail

Shirley “Nana” Eiler, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. The daughter of the late, A. C. & Varner Mae Smith, she was born in Cedartown, GA, January 10, 1936. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Eddie & Becky Williams of Dallas, GA and Scott & Crystal Williams of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Debi & Barry Puckett of Dallas, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Marlin & Dianne Chestnut of Dallas, GA and Bobby & Helen Chestnut of Cedartown, GA; sisters & broth

Forrest Thompson, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1925 in Alpine, AL, and was preceded in death by his father, King David Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a member of Mt. Paran Church of God and retired with over 40 years of service from Capitol City Club Grocery Store where he worked as a butcher. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Louise Thompson of Dallas, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila & Russ Ragsdale of Pine Mountain Valley, GA; grandchildren, Michelle & Bo Lawler of Oneonta, AL, Deanne Tate of Dallas, GA; great-gra

Frank “Eddie” Barker, Jr., age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. The son of the late, Frank Edward Barker, Sr. & the late, Dorothy Louise Barker, he was born January 20, 1949, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Barker was a U. S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He had worked as a diesel mechanic for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Barker loved his grandchildren and writing poetry, and had been an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Kay Barker; son & daughter-in-law, Jason & Bridgette Barker of Dallas, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Gai

Earlie L. Crane, age 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. He was born on February 24, 1925 in Dallas, GA to the late Ervin & Leola Crane. He was a WW II Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mr. Crane was a carpenter for most of his life and loved to fish and hunt. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Margaret L. Crane; his children, Marcia & J. C. Nails of Dallas, Michael L. & Jeannie Crane of Bremen, Brenda & Gary Morris of Dallas and Lynn & Allen Turner of Dallas; a brother, L. C. & Gwen Cran

Elaine Crawford, age 64, of Clarkdale, GA, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. She was born January 23, 1949, in Austell, GA, to the late, Esmer & Winelle Daniel. Mrs. Crawford retired from the C & S National Bank, as a recon specialist, after 20 years of service. She loved her grandbabies, crocheting, and reading and was a member of Clarkdale United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, William W. “Bill” Crawford, III; sons & daughter-in-law, William W. Crawford, IV of Clarkdale, GA and Daniel & Crystal Crawford of Villa Rica, GA; grandchildren, R

Michael “Biggon” Camp, age 47, of Temple, GA passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1966 in Marietta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby M. Camp. Mr. Camp was a plumber and was previously employed with Skyline Plumbing. He loved karaoke and wrestling and was an avid hunter. Survivors include his wife, Sonja Watkins Camp of Temple; sons, Jason and Eric Williams of Temple, GA; daughters, Jessicia and Randy Galigher of Middleton, TN, Jenniffer Camp of Middleton, TN and Mandy Dellorso of Rockmart, GA; mother, Sybil Camp of Dallas, GA; brothe

Elma Dora Howell, age 94, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was born March 5, 1919, in Ball Ground, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Clifford Duckett & Emily Jane Duckett, and husband, Harold Jake Howell. Mrs. Howell was a U. S. Postal Service clerk for 25 years. She was a member of Conns Creek Baptist Church in Ballground, GA. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Roger & Carolyn Howell of Cave Springs, GA, Hulan Howell of Marietta, GA, Gerald & Betty Howell of Dallas, GA, and Larry Howell of Dallas, GA; daughters &a