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Robert Franklin Garner, age 88, of Rome, GA, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013. The son of the late, Robert Lee Garner & the late, Effie Cole Garner, he was born February 27, 1925, in Douglasville, GA. Mr. Garner was a lifelong resident of Paulding County. He served in the U. S. Army, worked for General Motors as a paint inspector and was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Athaleen Rich Garner; sons & daughter-in-law, Mike & Deana Garner of Hiram, GA, and Shane Garner of Atlanta, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Anita & Chris Goo

Dallas, GA—Mrs. Helen English Nelson, age 102, of Dallas, Georgia, a former long-time resident of High Point, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013, near her family and close to her caring nephew and his wife, Jack and Nancy Waldrep. Mrs. Nelson was born on September 1, 1911, in Anderson, South Carolina, daughter of the late Floyd English and Eva Cartee English. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis B. Nelson, to whom she was married on June 4, 1940, and by four brothers Tillman English, Dorsey English, Dr. Carl English, and Lee English. She i

Charles Allen Lochamy, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born in Birmingham, AL, September 20, 1944, to Dorothy Barnes Lochamy and the late, Walter Lochamy. Mr. Lochamy was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lochamy; sisters, Ann Stoker and Edna Lee Lochamy; and grandparents, Arthur & Beulah Lochamy and Judson & Gertie Barnes. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a carpenter for 30 years. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Allen & Michelle Lochamy of Powder Springs, GA; mother, Dorothy Lochamy of Dallas

Jerry Richard Wood, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born December 17, 1937, in Green River, Wyoming, to the late, Thomas & Edna Wood. Mr. Wood retired from the Woodruff Arts Center. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where he loved working with the children at the church and at Grace Christian Academy. Mr. Wood also enjoyed fishing and loved to sing. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Deloris Fern Wood; children, Tammy Mitchell of Aiken, SC, Angela Miller of Cape Girardeau, MO, Nicole Fincher & husband, Jonathan of Carrollton, GA

Bobbie Mae Tucker, age 96, of Powder Springs, formerly of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born on March 25, 1917 in Milton County, GA, to the late Jim and Clare Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, William Simpson Tucker, daughters, Mary Idarita Tucker, Sadie Laverne Croker, and Carolyn Kinsey, and brother, Hall Smith. Mrs. Tucker was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Lemmar Ware of Taylorsville, GA, Wilfred & Charlotte Tucker of McDonough, GA, Eloise Driskell of Hiram, GA, Glenda & Charles Shipp of Powder Sp

Regina Ann Newton Hillhouse, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. She was born on February 21, 1931, in Marietta, GA, to the late Hoke & Annie Newton, and was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd G. Hillhouse, brothers, Richard and James Newton, and sisters, Gail Warren and Sandra Kirby. Mrs. Hillhouse was a member of Maple Avenue Methodist Church. Survivors include sons, Michael & Shearon Hillhouse of Cumming, GA, Charles Hillhouse of Dallas, GA, and David Hillhouse of Dallas, GA; sister-in-law, Eva Newton of Austell; grandchildren, Matthew Hillhouse,

Johnny Watts Spencer, age 76, of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. He was born on May 16, 1937, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John and Annie Spencer. Mr. Spencer was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Roadway Express where he worked as a truck driver. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Johnny “Dale” & Libby Spencer of Rockmart; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Gail & Gary Swinson of Ellijay, GA, Cindy & Steve Pruitt of Covington, GA, Missy & Wesley Kissner of Ringgold, GA, Sherrie Jones of Cleveland, TN, and Lori Spencer of Cleveland

Samuel Grant, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was born on December 21, 1937; in East Point, GA, to the late Matthew and Hazel Grant, and was preceded in death by his son, Mark Flaig. Mr. Grant was a veteran of the United States Navy, retired from ABF Freight Systems as a truck driver, was a Teamster for 28 years, and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 30 years, Millie Grant of Dallas, GA; son, Jeff Flaig of Dallas, GA; daughters, Tina Grant of Molena, GA; and Linda Owen of Locust Grove, GA; brother, Michael & Connie G

Mark David Vest, age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was born on November 22, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Vest was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Roswell, GA, and was self-employed as an electrician. Survivors include his wife, Monica Vest, of Dallas, GA; sons and daughter-in-laws, Brian Vest of Norfolk, VA; Erik P. Vest of Dallas, GA; Tim Vest of Sharonville, OH; Mark A. & Nicole Smith of Valdosta, GA; Aaron & Jessica Weber of Clarksville, TN; Zachary C. & Tracey Della Rosa of San Diego, CA; daughters, Crystal L. Vest and Re

Mendy Johnson Meyer, age 58, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was born in Hialeah, FL, June 19, 1955, and was preceded in death by her father, Frank G. Johnson and sister, Robin Johnson. Mendy worked as a bank teller for SunTrust Bank for 31 years, in Florida and Marietta, GA. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Dallas, GA. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Warren S. Meyer; mother, Dotty Shaw Johnson of Clayton, GA; brother, Frank G. Johnson, Jr. of Clayton, GA; and niece, Timber Gaddis of Dahlonega, GA. A memo

James Henry Kimmons, Sr., age 84, of Austell, GA, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. He was born April 9, 1929, and was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Gordon Monroe Kimmons, Sr., mother, Mary Lee Mann Kimmons, daughter & son-in-law, Darlene & Jerry Williams, and companion, Francis Brown. Survivors include his children, Deborah Priest & husband, Reverend Daniel Priest of Lithia Springs, GA, Delinda Smith & husband, Greg of Dallas, GA, Deniece Dick & husband, Greg of Lithia Springs, GA, and Jimmy Kimmons & wife, Lynn of Temple, GA; step-daughter, Susan C

Kimberly “Kimmie” Faith Kilgore, age 21 of Dallas, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 11, 2013. She was born December 17, 1991 in Atlanta, GA. Kimmie was a student at Kennesaw State University and a wonderful daughter and friend. She is survived by her parents, Preston & Becky Kilgore of Dallas, GA; sisters, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kilgore & Marlea Kilgore of Dallas, GA; best friend, Shannon Stone of Woodstock, GA; grandparents, Joyce Holloway of Moultrie, GA, and Charles & Juanita Kilgore of Moultrie, GA; great-grandparents, Charlotte Kilgore of Moultrie, GA, James & Jea

Emma "Granny Watts" Watts, age 89, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born on April 12, 1924, in Dallas, GA, to the late Bogen and Flara Watts, and was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Emma Turner. Ms. Watts worked at Bell Bomer Plant, which later became Lockheed, and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Jackie Turner of Dallas; daughter, Lynda Green of Hiram; sister Burma Estes of Hiram; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2013, at 2

Eddie Steve Parks, age 59, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born March 8, 1954, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, E. C. & Gladys Chapman Parks and a brother, Leroy Parks. Mr. Parks had worked as a painter for the Paulding County Board of Education for the past 13 years. He was an avid Atlanta Falcons fan. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mona Lee Parks; children, Kevin Parks & wife, Nickie of Hiram, GA, Amanda Apple & husband, Thomas of Dallas, GA, Lauren Parks & fiance’, Trey White of Hiram, GA, and Morgan Parks of Hi

Jewell Gwendolyn Cotton, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. She was born, March 26, 1921 in Lenoir, NC. Mrs. Cotton was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. & Bertie Lucille Cottrell. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Lamar Cotton; daughters & sons-in-law, Teresa D. Elgert & husband, Barry of Richmond, VA and Tracy D. Jones & husband, Ken of Dallas, GA; and granddaughter, Stephanie Schaible (Brad). Cryptside services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 1:00 PM, from Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, GA.

Sandra JoAnne Jones Neely, age 47 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013. She was born in Marietta, GA on April 2, 1966 and was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Chapel Church. Ms. Neely is survived by her father and step-mother ; David and Martha Jones of Powder Springs, GA; mother, Mary Byrom of Dallas, GA; sons, Bryan Anthony Herron and Brett Allen Neely both of Dallas, GA; sister, Renee (Jones) and John English of Dallas, GA; 5 nieces and nephews, 1 great-niece and several aunts and uncles. Services will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chap

William Donald Johnson, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The son of the late, Nathan L. Johnson & the late, Pearlie Wright Johnson, he was born on March 10, 1935, in Haralson County, GA. Mr. Johnson retired as a maintenance mechanic, after 40 plus years of service. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Marilyn Veronica Johnson; sons & daughters-in-law, Michael Johnson & wife, Donna of Temple, GA, and Reverend Philip Johnson & wife, Cindy of Newnan, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Donna W

Patricia Ann Killingsworth, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. She was born in Troy, AL, September 11, 1945, and was preceded in death by her parents, Horace & Sarah Gibson, and husband, Floyd R. Killingsworth. Mrs. Killingsworth was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mableton, GA. Survivors include her children, April & Dane Bullard of Hiram, GA, Rhonda & Tommy Bitner of Aragon, GA and Buck & Mandy Cofield of Lakemont, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John & Helen Gibson of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Ashley Bitner, Bri

Harold Douglas Strickland, age 68, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born, January 4, 1945, in Douglasville, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Harold Turner Strickland, mother, Mozel Strickland and daughter, Alice Strickland. Mr. Strickland worked for R. L. Wiley for 35 years, as an electrician. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Strickland; daughters & sons-in-law, Rhonda & Jeff Perkins of Hiram, GA, Jennifer & T. J. Thomas of Hiram, GA, and Gwendolyn Strickland of Lithia Springs, GA; sisters, Christine Frazier of South Carol

Nirva A. Longchamp, age 48, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. She was born on January 21, 1965, in Haiti, to the late Jean and Marie Longchamp, and was preceded in death by her son, Jefferson Joseph. Ms. Longchamp worked as a hairstylist and was a member of Philadelphie French Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Douglasville, GA. Survivors include, husband, Lesly Joseph of Hiram, GA; son, Jordaens Joseph of Hiram, GA; sisters, Ange Lucnie Roche & Richard Adelson of New Jersey, Gabrielle Bastien & Ricardo St Georges of Haiti, Marly Longchamp Grandoit & Carmelot G

Mrs. Ollie-Grace Plante, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She was born August 7, 1926, in Cartersville, GA. She was a former school teacher and of Baptist faith. Mrs. Plante was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Arthur E. Plante, and her parents Mr. & Mrs. O.B. Corley. Ollie-Grace is survived by her two sons; Samuel B. "Bo" Brooks, Steven R. "Randy" (June) Brooks. Two stepsons, Michael (Daisy) Plante, and David Plante. Three granddaughters; Michelle Brooks, Brandie Brooks, and Sandy (Chris) Allison. Two step-grandsons; Robert Plante and Cory Plante. One g

Hollis Jones, age 89, of Collinsville, AL, (formerly of Hiram, GA), passed away, Sunday, September 22, 2013. He was born December 10, 1923, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, George (Casey) Columbus Jones, mother, Flora Shipp Jones, and wife, Estelle Hardy Jones. Mr. Jones had served in the Army Air Corp and he retired from Lockheed-Martin after 36 years, as an analyst. He attended Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Collinsville, AL. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Kent & Jennifer Jones of Collinsville, AL; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jimmy

Bill Bohannon, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013. He was born in Cartersville, GA, on May 9, 1942, and was preceded in death by his father, Virgil William Bohannon, Sr.; mother, Mildred Wiley Bohannon; brother, Jimmy Bohannon; and sister, Diane Bohannon-Trammell. Mr. Bohannon retired as the manager of Mannington Carpet in Calhoun, GA. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and all of his family and his church, Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shelbia Lewis Bohannon; children, Scott & Melissa Bohannon of Dallas, GA, Jami & Seth Ho

June Veronica Richard, age 82, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was born on November 24, 1930 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to the late Austin and Elsa Marsan, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Steve Marsan, Rudolph Marsan, and Allan Marsan. Ms. Richard was of Catholic Faith and worked as a bookkeeper. Survivors include her children, Brian & Janet Richard of Acworth, GA, Christine & Timothy Hunt of Dunedin, FL, and Donna & David Raley of Dallas, GA; siblings, Russell Marsan of Sebring, FL, Marjorie & Frank I

Jarrett Lee Williams, age 18, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was born on June 7, 1995, and was the son of Danny and Sherry Williams. Jarrett was 2013 graduate of East Paulding High School. He was currently attending Tennessee Temple University on a Sports Scholarship for Discus Throwing and enjoyed attending classes at the university. Jarrett attended Hope United Methodist Church in Dallas. Survivors include parents, Danny & Sherry Williams of Dallas, GA; sister, Jessica Louise Williams of Dallas, GA; brother, Jacob Arthur Williams of San Antonio, TX; girlf