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James Alfred Royal, age 76, of Dallas, GA passed away on August 2, 2013. He was born October 13, 1936 in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by his parents Haskell H. and Lucille Royal; brothers, George and Haskell Royal and sister, Ruth Butler. Mr. Royal was retired after 23 years as an Administrative Tech with the United States Air Force. He also worked at the Western Space and Missile Center. Mr. Royal loved trains and camping and was a member of East Hiram Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Laurel Jean Royal of Dallas, GA; son, Keith and Vicki Royal of Las Vegas, NV; daughte

James Walter Williams, age 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. He was born August 24, 1929 in Faunsdale, AL., and preceded in death by his parents William and Velma Burks and daughter, Juliette Benalfew. Mr. Williams was a US Army veteran and a retired Upholsterer. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Williams of Dallas, GA, sons, James Williams Jr. of Rhode Island, Tyrone Williams of Dallas, GA, Wendell and Corina Williams of Hampton, GA, and Gary and Mercedes Williams, of Spain; daughters, Patricia Ann Randolph, St. Petersburg, FL, Carolyn Miller, of New Jersey, Porti

Ronald Scott Prince, age 44 of Temple, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was employed as a truck driver with Hensons Wrecker Service. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Randolph Prince. He is survived by his mother & step-father, Mary and Jimmy Ninesling of Bremen, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Chris & Jessica Prince of Dallas, GA; and sister, Pam Prince of Douglasville, GA. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM, from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. The family received friends from 1

Master Logan Charles Still, age 23 months of Dallas, GA passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born on July 28, 2011 in Austell, GA. Logan was a happy and carefree little boy who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Janice Clayton. He is survived by his parents, Jessie Lee Still of Hiram, GA and Melissa Clayton also of Hiram, GA., brother, Master Luke Still of Hiram, GA., paternal grandmother, Robin Wise of Rockmart, GA., maternal grandparents Ricky and Cathy Clayton of Dallas, GA., numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral

Betty J. McClure Davis, age 82, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born April 13, 1931 in Marietta, GA., and preceded in death by her parents John Clifford and Laura Bell Fielding McClure and husband, Ernest Davis on January 9, 2012. Mrs. Davis was retired and was previously employed as an accountant at Tool Distributors of Georgia. She was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Davis, of Dallas, GA and sons, Mike and Lynn Davis of Dallas, GA and Sean and Lorie Davis of Burns,TN., sisters, Lou McCrary, Ruth (Ned) Co

James Lewis VanderHoff, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. The son of the late, Robert William VanderHoff & the late, Ardis Evalina VanderHoff, he was born, March 16, 1949, in Arizona. SKC James L. VanderHoff was a 26 year U.S. Navy Vietnam Era Veteran serving from 1967 to 1993. He had worked for Kindercare as a Worldwide Warehouse Distribution Manager, was an Optician for Affordable Eyewear, a Logistics Engineer for Lucent Technologies, a substitute teacher for the Paulding County School System and worked for FEMA in the southern district. Mr. VanderHoff was a me

Sallie M. Shepherd, age 96, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born April 7, 1917, in Bowdon, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jabez Ernest Miles & Alice Sowers Miles, and her husband, Woodrow Riley Shepherd, Sr., who was a D-Day Decorated World War II Veteran. Mrs. Shepherd was a resident of Lawrenceville, GA for 27 years. She worked for twenty years as a secretary for the Federal Government and was a member of the 10th Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Woodrow Riley Shepherd, Jr. & wife

Jerry L. Williams, age 61, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born in Villa Rica, GA, on June 7, 1952, and was preceded in death by his parents, Mosie Thomas Williams & Nonnie Williams; wife, Darlene Williams; sister, Ruth Adams (James); and brother, Larry Williams. Mr. Williams was a master carpenter. Survivors include his son, Jerry Williams, II of Lithia Springs, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Brandy Darlene Clark & husband, Clint of Lithia Springs, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Donald Williams of Villa Rica, GA and Lovey & Jo Ann Willi

Lucille Eugenia Abernathy Walton, 90, of Hiram, died peacefully at home on July 15, 2013. Lucille was the youngest of the eleven children of Felix and Menarkie Abernathy, and at her passing was the last surviving of those eleven children. Lucille was born March 22, 1923 in Acworth, Georgia. Her grandfather was a Baptist minister, her father a farmer and her mother a homemaker. She attended school in Hiram, and in 1941 married her high-school sweetheart, Wendall B. Walton. They made their home briefly in Atlanta, and then, after Wendall was discharged from wartime service in the Army Air Corp

Tianna Sue Richie, age 29, of Temple, GA., passed away on Wednesday,July 10, 2013. She was born May 9, 1984 in GA., and preceded in death by her father Michael Clark Sr. Tianna worked as a Client Services Account Coordinator for Fredrick Hannah and Associates in Marietta, GA., She loved running, singing, and was a wonderful wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Tracey J. Richie, Temple, GA., mother Tiffany Clark, sons, Gabriel Winn Haynes, Aden E. Haynes, both of Temple, GA., daughters; Trinity A. Haynes, Temple, GA., Lauren P. Richie, Portageville, MO., Halle J. Richie, Po

Willie Allen “Curtis” Rachel Sr., age 96, of Villa Rica (Paulding Co.) passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. He was born on June 15, 1917 in Dallas, GA to the late John Henry and Luella Cooper Rachel. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Rachel was retired from Lockheed-Martin after 35 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Lula Clark Rachel; his children, Roger & Pat Rachel of Dallas, GA, Patsy Weddington of Dallas, GA, Wilmatine & Allen Waldon of Decatur, GA, Hilda Rachel of Dallas, GA, Mazell Lewis of C

Lillie Mae Watts, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. She was born in Buena Vista, GA, on August 21, 1927, and was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey & Gussie McCullough; husband, Perry Watts; daughter, Addie Ruth Keith; and son, Perry Watts, Jr. Mrs. Watts was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Jerry Lee Watts of Dallas, GA; daughter, Gussie Francisco of Dallas, GA; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral s

Edward Michael Motley, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013. The son of the late, John Harwood Motley & the late, Alma Schneider Motley, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 28, 1956. Mr. Motley served in the U. S. Air Force. He was a certified Microsoft engineer and worked as a systems support engineer for Kyocera Document Solutions America. Mr. Motley enjoyed gardening, Formula One Racing, bike riding, traveling, coin collecting and fine dining. He was a member of the Atlanta West Pentecostal Church in Lithia Springs, GA. Survivors include his wif

Anita Christine Flaig, age 41, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. The daughter of Danny Glen Mote, Sr. & Joyce Faye Mote, she was born in Austell, GA, on October 10, 1971. Mrs. Flaig was a homemaker and she was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Flaig; children, Kayla Moore of Lindale, GA, Douglas Hunter of Douglasville, GA, Zachary Hallman of Ashland, AL and Destiny Hallman of Ashland, AL; step-children, Christopher Flaig of Dallas, GA and Olivia Flaig of Dallas, GA; parents, Danny Glen Mote, Sr. & Joyce Faye Mote of Dallas,

Sylvia Joyce Fitzpatrick, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She was born September 1, 1938, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late, Leonard & Ruby Fitzpatrick. She was a member of Freedom Church in Dallas. Survivors include her children, Rick Lee of Boonville, MO, Kim Bailey & husband, Noah of Salyersville, KY and Douglas Lee of Dallas, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry & Rita Fitzpatrick of Van Buren, AR, Denny Fitzpatrick of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Dale & Pat Fitzpatrick of Essex, MO; sister, Sharon Fitzpatrick of Cape Girardeau, MO; eight gr

Sue Porter, age 74, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. She was born on July 10, 1938, in Taylorsville, GA, to the late Woodrow and Wilma Kay, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Porter, daughter, Kimberly Kaye Jones, and brother, Jimmy W. Kay. Ms. Porter was a member of Beulah Land Baptist Church. She worked as a secretary for Jones Wood and Timber for many years and retired from Lockheed-Martin where she worked in the Payroll Department. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Franklin & Ellen Kay of Dallas; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda & C

Tracy Renee Mills, age 45, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born on November 18, 1967 in Virginia. Tracy was employed as an Account Supervisor with Broadspire for the last 25 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Kirkwood Flores, and her brother, Butch. Survivors include her husband, Charles Mills; her children, Brittney Bledsoe and her husband, Shaun, Charli and Austin Mills of Dallas; her father, John Brown and his wife, Phyllis of Kennesaw, GA; brothers & sisters, Chris Brown, Patrick Brown, Christine Eller, Justine Rehrig, Tammy Bennett, L

Edna Louise Hite, age 71, of Woodstock, GA., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. She was born in Rome, GA. and preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Maggie Thacker, her daughter, Teresa (Sissy) Hite, her sisters, Jean Jefferson and Judy Ginn. Edna worked as the concession manager for Dixie Speedway for 35 years from which she retired in 2011. Mrs. Hite is survived by her husband of 54 years, Randolph (J.R.) Hite, sons: Danny & Delores Hite of Woodstock, GA., Terry Hite of Woodstock, GA., daughter; Sandra Hite & Michael Parker of Acworth, GA., brothers; Vernon Thacker, J

Hubert Edward Blackmon, age 81, of Villa Rica, GA., passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He was born on January 26, 1932 in Dallas, GA. and was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Franklin and Carrie Parthenia Blackmon. He was in the construction business most of his life. Mr. Blackmon is survived by his wife, Margie Blackmon, his children; Glenda & Richard Bruns of Hiram,GA., Debbie & Neal McCleary of Douglasville, GA., Tony & Denise Blackmon of Villa Rica, GA., Scott & Libby Blackmon of Winston, GA., Becky & Victor Emory of Villa Rica, GA., sister; Burma &a

Jerry J. Rivers, age 59, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1954 in Hallock, MN and preceded in death by his parents Leslie Edward and Ethel Sophia Kochendorfer. Mr. Rivers was a program analyst/ software developer. Survivors include, his daughter, Chani Sophia Rivers of Dallas, brother Richard Kochendorfer of North Dakota, sisters, Patty and Jim McMillan of North Dakota and Susie Pearson of Oregon. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with Rev. Paul Richardson offi

Wilma B. Harrison, age 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. She was born on August 26, 1924 in Toombs County, GA. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Harrison and parents Riley and Agnes Beckum. Survivors include, daughter, Debra and Bruce Smith of Dallas, GA and son, Roy and Janice Wynn of California. Private services will be held at a later time. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

Clarence (Tinky Watts) Tate, age 41, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. He was born January 19, 1972, in Dallas, GA, to Jerry Watts & Shannon Tate and was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Watts, grandfather, Perry Watts and grandmother, Earline Tate. Mr. Tate had worked as a mechanic for Hardy Chevrolet. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mandy Tate; father, Jerry Watts of Dallas, GA; mother, Shannon Tate of Rockmart, GA; children, Ashlin Watts of Lebanon, TN, Tarence Tate of Carrollton, GA, Whitney Leak of C

John Thomas Moody, Sr., age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The son of the late, William Thomas Moody & the late, Mary John Waters Moody, he was born, December 22, 1950 in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Jones and Jane McMillian and brothers, William Moody, Bobby Moody, Tommy Moody and Ernie Moody. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. Mr. Moody enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jo Ann Hollis Moody; son & daug

Terry Lebron Cates, age 59, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born December 18, 1953, in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, the late, Robert Leon Cates and the late, Linda Ruth Cates and his son, Terry Lebron Cates, II. Mr. Cates was a truck driver for Sun Lynn Trucking for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Nichols Cates; brother & sister-in-law, Robert “Bob” & Raydeen Cates of White, GA; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and friends. Funeral services will be Frida

Stephen Doys Hand, age 58, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born September 8, 1954, in Waycross, GA, the son of the late, Doys Hand and the late, Mildred Davis Hand. He was an outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter and athlete. Mr. Hand played football at N. C. State for four years under Coach Lou Holtz and played in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two years. He was in the commercial roofing business for many years, was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church in Waycross, GA and attended Church on the Word in Douglasville, GA. He had many lo