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Charles Rickey Sensing, age 58, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was born on September 3, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, to the late James and Ruth Sensing. Mr. Sensing worked as a machine repairman for CKS Packaging for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sensing of Douglasville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina & Eddie Clay of Douglasville, GA, Angela & Dan Hanson of Saucier, MS, and Samantha Sensing of Charleston, SC; step-daughters, Tanya & Rodney Hendrix of Hiram, GA, Kim Steffey of Dallas, GA, and Becky & W

Jean Yancey Meek, age 93, of Douglasville (Paulding County), passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was born on November 19, 1919, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Charles and Verdie Yancey, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Irvin Meek, SR, four brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Meek was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas & Sybil Meek, Steven & Melissa Meek, and Jon Reid Meek & Brenda George, all of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren, Jon & Lisa Meek, Paige & Mark Segers, and Daniel Meek &

James “Edmond” Freeman, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was born on April 16, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late Luther and Beulah Freeman, and was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Virginia Freeman. Mr. Freeman worked in upholsteries for Simmons Company, was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church, and was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Wallace Keys, and Elaine & Doug Keys, all of Dallas; grandchildren, Vance Edmond & Diana Keys, Stefanie Venable, and Jessica & Chad Co

Britni Nichol Newsome-Cooper, age 36, of Powder Springs (Paulding County), passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. She was born on August 12, 1977, in Lithia Springs, GA, to Wayne Newsome and Donna Harvey. Ms. Newsome-Cooper worked as a hospice nurse at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice and was a member of Youth Baptist Church. Survivors include, father and step-mother, Wayne & Sandra Newsome of Dallas, GA; mother and step-father, Donna Jean & Robert Harvey of Powder Springs, GA; siblings, Tammy & Anthony Lytle of Villa Rica, GA, Melissa & Tim Kuykendall of Woodstock, GA,

Claude (C.J.) Sanford, age 71, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born on July 10, 1942, in Smyrna, GA, to the late Samuel and Isa Sanford, and was preceded in death by son, George O’Kelley; daughter, Pamela O’Kelley; and brother, Samuel Alexander Sanford. Mr. Sanford worked as a building inspector for Cobb County Government for over 10 years. Survivors include, wife of 35 years, Ramona Sanford of Dallas, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula & Curtis Breazeale of Dallas, GA; Kathy & Robert Dickerson of Smyrna, GA; Luci & Rick Ariail of Maysville, GA

Sherry Denise Tilley, age 45, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The daughter of Edward Jerry Teems and the late, Connie Faye Teems, she was born in Atlanta, GA, on July 11, 1968. She worked for Food Depot as a cashier. Survivors include her husband, William Tilley, Jr. of Anniston, AL; son, William Derek Tilley of Anniston, AL; daughters & son-in-law, Tiffany Cox & husband, Timothy of Dallas, GA, Tabitha Tilley of Douglasville, GA and Jessica Tilley of Douglasville, GA; father, Edward Jerry Teems of Thomaston, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Edwar

Geta B. Canon, age 87, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She was born January 14, 1926, in Brunson, SC, and was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Albert Owens, mother, Maggie Bell Owens and a daughter, Polly Scoggins. She retired from Colonial Bakery Company as a packer. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Anthony Canon & wife, Diane of Hiram, GA, and Johnny Little & wife, Janice of Woodstock, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Jane Moore of Dallas, GA, Gayle Dowdy & husband, Gary of Powder Springs, GA and Kay Gibson of Ci

Maria Diaz Perez, age 92, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on November 4, 1920, and was preceded in death by her father, Jose Maria Diaz, mother, Eugenia Sustache Cortez and husband, Ramon Perez. She worked for the Health & Hospital Corporation in New York City for 23 years, as a senior clerk. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Manuel Perez & wife, Anna of Florida; daughters & son-in-law, Nancy M. Lloret & Braulio Lloret, Jr. of Douglasville, GA and Milta E. Mahon

Patsy Ann Lindsey, age 68, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was born December 21, 1944, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kerry David Lindsey; mother, Helen Gibbs Pullen; and step-son, Jonathan David Lindsey. Mrs. Lindsey worked for Sewell’s Clothing in Bowdon, GA, for 20 years and retired from Wal-Mart after 15 years. Survivors include her sons, David Kelley of Rockmart, GA and Chris Kelley of Carrollton, GA; father, Jack Pullen of Ranburn, AL; brother & sister-in-law, Stanley & Diane Pullen of Bowdon, GA; sister & broth

Brenda Ann Durham, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was born in Exeter, NH, October 30, 1966, and was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Joseph Plouffe, II and a nephew, Sean Constanzo. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Durham of Dallas, GA; son, Cole Jonathan Weeks of Dover, NH; step-sons, Chris Durham of Dallas, GA and Eric Durham of Dallas, GA; mother, Anita Woodward & husband, Rusty of Caryville, TN; brothers, Ted Plouffe of Brentwood, NH and Mike & Desi Plouffe of Brentwood, NH; sister, Donna & Jeff McGlashing of Dallas, GA; g

Diane Smith Beale, age 68, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was born on December 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to the late George and Lillian Smith. Mrs. Beale was a retired supervisor with Dallas Millwork. Survivors include her husband, John Raymond Beale; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert & Connie Beale of Minden, Louisiana and Christopher & Fawn Beale of Rockmart, GA; a sister, Donna Bailey of Fayetteville, N.C.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Beale was cremated and no services are planned. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram

Susan Jarrett, age 57, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, September 01, 2013. She was born on March 18, 1956, in Patterson, NJ, and was preceded in death by her father, Harold Oakes. Mrs. Jarrett was a member of the Dallas First United Methodist Church and worked as an educator for the Paulding County School System for 30 years. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Larry Jarrett of Dallas; son, Benjamin Paul Jarrett of Charlotte, NC; daughter and son-in-law, Emily & Mathew Brown of Valdosta, GA; mother, Ethel Lobbregt Gonzalez of Villa Rica; brother, James Oakes of Villa Rica;

Ronnie Bennett, age 54, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1959, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Bennett, and two infant siblings. Mr. Bennett attended Pumpkinvine Baptist Church and was employed with National Asbestos Workers with Local 48 for over 30 years. Ronnie was an avid NASCAR fan and outdoorsman, deer hunter, a hard working and loving family man, taking care of all those near and dear to him. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Melanie Forsyth Bennett; daughter, Jamie Christina Bennett; father, Richar

Robert W. Leatherwood, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born in Douglasville, GA, on October 20, 1941, and was preceded in death by his parents, John & Essie Mae Leatherwood and his daughter, Vickie D. Minecci. Mr. Leatherwood was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the State of Georgia as an assistant auditor and was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Judy Leatherwood; brother & sister-in-law, Jimmy & Pat Leatherwood of Tennessee; sister, Jo Ann Allen of Dall

Eva Mae Reed, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013. She was born in Dallas, GA, November 24, 1937, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Irving Carter & Lula Hulsey Carter and her sister, Arvella Rose Pope. She was retired from K-Mart. Survivors include her son, Danny Franklin Reed of Taylorsville, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Brenda Lee Riesenberg & husband, William of Villa Rica, GA, Cathy Ann Gay & husband, Dale of Hiram, GA and Deborah Lynn Preston of Austell, GA; grandchildren, Jody Michael Lee, Wesley Tyson Lee, Clyde James Lee, Ra

Denise “Agg” Graves, age 78, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. She was born January 15, 1935 in Atlanta, GA, she was retired from General Motors Corp., and a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Villa Rica, GA, preceded in death by her parents Floyd Parker Moore and Louvale Moore, also her sons Larry Campbell, Terry Campbell and David Bennett. Survived by her husband RJ Graves, Powder Springs, GA, sons Gary Campbell, Dallas, GA, Kerry and his wife Brenda Campbell Rice, Adairsville, GA, daughters Sherry Campbell, Powder Springs, GA, Leah and her husband Randy

Rhonda Kay Johnson, age 48, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013. She was born on January 10, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Gail Welch. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Fellowship Christian Center and enjoyed cooking Survivors include husband of 18 years, John Johnson of Dallas; father, Leonard Welch of Hiram; brother, Jerry Welch of Hiram; sister, Jan Welch of Hiram; niece, Mandie Welch of Bryant, AL; and grand-niece, Annabella Welch of Bryant, AL. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 3 p.m., from Clark Funeral H

Kenneth Ratteree, age 50, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born on June 16, 1963 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Ratteree was employed as a foreman with Plateau Excavation. He is survived by his children; Kaleb Ratteree of Lithia Springs, GA and Jenna Ratteree of Dallas, GA.; parents, Joe and Ann Ratteree of Dallas, GA.; brother, Keith and Tammy Ratteree of Nahunta, GA.; sister, Lisa and Clark Carroll of Powder Springs, GA., many aunts and uncles, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Bethel United Methodist Church,

Dorothy N. Bennett, age 74, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her residence. She was a homemaker and former member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her parents; Earnest and Carrie New; son, Richard Levern Bennett and daughter, Kara Donna Bennett. She is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bennett of Hiram, GA., sons, Dan Bennett of Dallas, GA., Ronnie and Melanie Bennett of Dallas, GA and daughter, Melissa Bennett of Dallas, GA., grandchildren; Carrie House and Ms. Jamie C. Bennett of Dallas, GA, Richard Wesley House, Katie Silvers

Roy Acuff McBrayer, age 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. He was born June 18, 1942, in Dallas, GA, the son of the late, Coy Jack McBrayer and the late, Maudie Cole McBrayer. Mr. McBrayer worked for many years for Lewellan’s Construction in Marietta, GA. Survivors include his wife, Linda M. McBrayer; daughters & son-in-law, Jenny McBrayer of Powder Springs, GA and Ann Fowler & husband, Carlos Lopez of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Lynn Jacobs, Alesia Lopez, Amy Fowler, Dean Fowler and Hunter White; great-grandchildren, Hailey Chastain, Gloria Lopez, T. J. Ja

Herbert R. Guzman, SR, age 68, of Hiram, passed away on August 9, 2013. He was born on October 25, 1944, in Tampa, FL, to the late Rene & Vivian Guzman. Mr. Guzman worked as a technician for Waste Water Treatment Company in Tampa, FL for over 20 years and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Tampa, FL. Survivors include his wife Betty Jean Guzman of Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law, Herbert & Angela Guzman JR, of Hiram, and Keith Guzman of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Tara & Terry Clark of Tampa, FL; sister, Rena Guzman and children of Atlanta; five sisters and one broth

Ryan James Smith, age 47, of Dallas, passed away on August 8, 2013. He was born on June 27, 1966, in Waterloo, Iowa, to James R Smith and Patti Carr. Mr. Smith worked as a Sales Order Manager at Graphic Packaging and was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include wife, Tammy Michelle Smith of Dallas; daughters, Jamie Smith and Jennifer Smith of Florida, Haylee Eckman and Taylor Eckman of Georgia; son, Tyler Eckman of Georgia; father, James & Karen Smith of Colorado; mother, Patti & Jim Carr of Florida; and sister, Amy Toner of Colorado. A memorial service will be held o

Patrick Brian Noll, age 46, of Dallas, GA passed away suddenly on August 3, 2013. He was born on March 23, 1967 in Homestead, PA. He was retired after 20 years service in the United States Marine Corp and was presently employed with the CDC as an Inventory Specialist. Patrick was a family oriented husband and father and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his step-brother, Brian Brest. Survivors include his wife, Reiko Noll of Dallas, GA; two sons, Cody Noll of Kennesaw, GA and Elliot Noll of Dallas, GA.; his father Harry Noll of Pennsylvania and mother Patrica Brest of I

Robbie Gene Floyd, age 51, of Dallas, GA passed away on August 4, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1961 in Marietta, GA. He was self-employed as an automotive painter for the past 30 years. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ralph Floyd; father, Harold Leland Floyd; mother, Mary Floyd Layman; sister, Betty Ruth Hampton; and brothers, Anthony Leland Floyd, William (Bo) Hampton and Ronnie Hampton. He is survived by his fiancée, Tammy Weaver of Dallas, GA; son, Coy Floyd of Rockmart, GA; daughter, April and Toby Moore, Rockmart, GA; brother, Ricky and Ann Floyd of Rockmart, GA;

Elsie Sims, age 68 of Hiram, GA passed away on August 3, 2013. She was born on January 27, 1945 in Temple, GA. She was retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her husband, Wendall A. Sims and a son, Patrick Andre Sims. She is survived by her grandson, Antonio J. Sims of Dallas, GA, and sisters; Evelyn Hall, Burnell Scales, Joyce Askew; brother, James Hall all of Atlanta, GA.; brother-in-law, Larry D. Sims and god-daughter, Sy Johnson, of Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.in the Chapel of Cl