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Dwyane Calvin Cowart, age 54, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The son of the late, Calvin Cowart and the late, Margaret Louise Cowart, he was born October 5, 1958, in Marietta, GA. Mr. Cowart worked for Little Debbie Bakery as a route salesman for 24 years. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Rex & Treena Cowart of Hiram, GA; daughter, April Fraase of Douglasville, GA; brother, Darryl Cowart of Dallas, GA; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 3:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor Wendell

Andrew Cory Martin, age 22, of Birmingham, AL (formerly of Dallas, GA), passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born in Austell, GA, June 1, 1990. Mr. Martin was a landscape foreman for Grounds Unlimited in Birmingham. Survivors include his father, Gene Martin of Leeds, AL; mother, Vanessa Sargent of Sandy Springs, GA; fiance, Jazmyn Latty of Birmingham, AL; brother, Robert Lee Huff, III of Richmond, VA; sisters, Alexandra Bryant of Dallas, GA and Lauren Martin of Birmingham, AL; and grandparents, Gene & Jo Sargent of Panama City, FL. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Fe

Elinor Roberta Franklin, age 80, of Dallas, passed away on February 9, 2013. She was born on September 10, 1932, in Newark, NJ, to the late William & Helen Selleck, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Franklin, JR. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-law, James Francis & Cheryl Franklin of Dallas, and Kerry Francis Franklin of New Jersey, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. At the request of Mrs. Franklin and her family her body will be cremated. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.

Gwen Morgan, age 48, of Villa Rica, GA passed away on February 8, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1964 in Carrollton, GA. She attended the Marietta Technical School for four years and had worked as a dispatcher for the Paulding County Water Authority. Gwen was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church and loved horses, candle making and crafts. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Leonard Morgan and her brother, Jerry L. Morgan Jr. Survivors include her mother Jean Seals and her husband, Jerry Seals of Carrollton, a brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Lynn Seals of Dallas, GA.

Brian Wilbanks, age 46, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. He was born on March 31, 1966 and was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lamar Wilbanks. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Argo Campbell of Dallas, GA; son, Christopher Brian Wilbanks of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Marissa Wilbanks, of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Rodney Phillip Campbell of Dallas, GA; sister, Mandy Joyce Khan, of Woodstock, GA; half-brothers, Heath Wilbanks of Texas and Michael Wilbanks of Texas; step-sister, Dawn Ruiz of North Carolina; step-brothers, Ivan Campbe

James C. Elsberry, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. He was born March 18, 1932, in Dallas, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Zeb Elsberry & Lillie Mae Carruth Elsberry; daughter, Deborah Lynn Elsberry; brothers and sisters, W. A., Doyal, Ivy, Louise, Lewis and Marvin. Mr. Elsberry owned the Dallas Standard Service Station for many years, was a City Councilman for the city of Dallas, and a volunteer firefighter for the city of Dallas. He retired as a Colonel for the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, after 20 years of service and was a member

Grady Abernathy, age 88, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was born, July 4, 1924, in Hiram, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, John Homer Abernathy & Ovelle Smith Abernathy and his wife, Norma Camp Abernathy. Mr. Abernathy was retired from Mather Brothers Furniture, as a salesman, after 55 years of service. He was a member of the Springville Masonic Lodge #153 in Powder Springs. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Tony & Susan Abernathy of Ellijay, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Carol & Ralph Clark of Hiram, GA and

Shelby Jean Maxwell, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. The daughter of the late, John & Ester Hill, she was born July 27, 1937, in South Carolina. Mrs. Maxwell worked for the Cobb County School System for 29 years at Harmony Leland Elementary in food services. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, B. Q. Maxwell; son, John Quinton Maxwell of Dallas, GA; daughter, Shelby Loraine Roberts of Powder Springs, GA; brother, Jerry Hill of South Carolina; grandchildren, Brandi Jenkins, Jessica Eves, Nicholas Knight, Megan

Bill Miller, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. He was born August 25, 1941, in Louisville, KY, and was preceded in death by his father, William Martin Miller, I & mother, Adelee Kreiling Miller. Mr. Miller worked most of his life as a truck driver and he attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Miller; son & daughter-in-law, William M. Miller, III & wife, Beth of Hiram, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Deborah Adelee Major & husband, William of Buford, GA, Vicki Annette Martin & husband, Jason of Coc

Rosealie T. Penland, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away, Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born September 5, 1927, in Norwalk, CT and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Mary Ellen Scalisi; husband, Harold Penland, Sr. and son, Harold Penland, Jr. Mrs. Penland was a teacher for the Cobb County School System for 17 years and she was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Thomas Penland, Patrick Penland and Peter Penland all of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Diane & Don Long of Kennesaw, GA, Hester & Jackie Brooks of

Katherine Nobel Henkle, 69, of Dallas, GA and formerly of Terre Haute and Chicago died on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Douglas Hospital in Douglasville, GA. She was born June 4, 1943 in Terre Haute to James H. Nobel and Mary K. Matherly Nobel. Katherine is survived by her husband, Larry L. Henkle of Dallas, GA. Other survivors include a son, Keith McClenning; two daughters, Tammy McClenning and Jamie McDaniel; her mother, Mary K. Nobel; four step-daughters, Mariann Smedegard, Kathleen Lange, Beverly Ayalle and Julie Stewart; a aunt, Lyndall Matherly; and several nieces, nephews, aunts an

Bobby Terry Johnson, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away Friday, January 10, 2013. He was born June 21, 1942, in Rome, GA and was preceded in death by his father & mother, Copeland T. & Anna Bell Johnson and grandson, Caleb Maston Tibbitts. Mr. Johnson was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Mandy & Joey Tibbitts of Dallas, GA, Terry Johnson of Dallas, GA, Danielle Johnson of Middletown, NJ, and Nick Johnson of Middletown, NJ; brothers & sisters-in-law, Darrell & Brenda Johnson of Norcross, GA and Ozzie & Brenda Johnson of Adairsv

Alvin Sims, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. The son of the late, Willis Eugene Sims & the late, Mildred Barnwell Sims, he was born in Hiram, GA, November 11, 1942, and was preceded in death by his son, Patrick A. Sims. Mr. Sims served in the U. S. Army and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 32 years as a letter carrier. He was a City Councilman for 25 years in Hiram and a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of almost 48 years, Elsie E. Sims; brother, Larry Dean Sims of Sandy Springs, GA; and grandson, Antonio Jer

Kenny Harris, age 61, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013. He was born, August 25, 1951, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Clinton J. Harris; mother, Sarah Rackley Dokey; grandparents, Levi & Myra Harris and Warner & June Rackley; and step-brothers, Eddie Joe Pursley and Richard Langdon. Mr. Harris worked as a Firefighter and EMT for the Douglas County Fire Department and he also had worked for Clark Ambulance. He was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Penny C. Harris; sons & daughter-in-law, Jason &am

Lora “Ann” Dodd, age 80, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Stilesboro, GA, to the late John & Mattie Motes, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Rayford and Donald Motes, and sisters, Floy Morgan and Margie Shiflet. Mrs. Dodd loved flowers, mountains and being with family. She retired as a nurses aide from Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Survivors include, her husband of 46 years, Douglas Dodd, of Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve Dodd of Dallas, and Mike & Debra Ann Dodd of Douglasville; daughter and son-in-law,

Dolores S. Rutledge, age 81, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born October 12, 1931 in Elgin, IL, and was preceded in death by her father, James Henry Allison & mother, Helen Ruth Hobbs Allison and a daughter, Sandra Plante. Survivors include her husband, Thomas P. Rutledge; children, Gayle & Ron Kaspar of Ormond Beach, FL, Roxanne Jekot of Cumming, GA, Clyde Sasser, Jr. of Sacramento, KY, Cathy & Don Helms of Rockmart, GA and Laura Rohrer of Kenner, LA; brothers & sister-in-law, Al & Sandy Allison of Westfield, IL, Ch

Helen Tinsley, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born October 14, 1921 in Chamblee, GA and was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison & Maude Tollison and her husband, Loy Albert Tinsley. Mrs. Tinsley was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Education, after 28 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lithia Springs. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Philip Loy Tinsley & wife, Anita Middlebrook Tinsley of Jonesboro, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Phylis Tinsley Toole & husband, Joseph L

J.D. Strickland, age 88, of Woodland, AL passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. He was employed with the Dallas New Era for approximately 17 years and was a member of McPhearson Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Fannie Meeks Strickland, wife, Edith Mae Mayfield Strickland, a daughter, Janice Clayton, and sons, James Strickland and Sammy Strickland. Survivors include his daughter, Marie Weaver, of Woodland, AL; sister, Willie Mae Myers, of Yorkville, GA; grandchildren, Debbie and Edmond Camp, of Dallas, GA, Tammy We

Charlie Morris, age 69, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Dallas, GA. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin after 27 years in food service and was of the Baptist faith where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ernest Morris Sr., a brother, Randy Morris and a brother-in-law, Lamar Hunton. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Louise Morris; a sister, Deborah Hunton of Dallas; nephews, Jeremy & Tanya Hunton of Dallas and Colby Hunton of Dallas; nieces, Tracy & Rick Woodall of Dallas and K

Jim Hardeman, age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013. He was born January 26, 1945 and was preceded in death by his father, Lee Clack; mother & step-father, Marie Chambers & husband, Robert; and wife, LaRue Jenkins Hardeman. Mr. Hardeman was retired from the military, as a Sergeant in the U. S. Army, where he served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons & daughter-in-law, James Dana Hardeman of Louisiana and Dale Hardeman & wife, Jennifer of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Carmen La

Tom P. Ryan, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born in Boston, MA, on August 4, 1923, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Francis Ryan & Ellen Dolan Ryan and his wife, Alice Chabot Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a World War II Veteran of the U. S. Army and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a letter carrier, after 30 years of service. Mr. Ryan was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Reverend Fleming Chapter, in Glastonbury, CT and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors inclu

Chuck Sprayberry, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. The son of the late, Charles Edward Sprayberry, Sr. & the late, Margie Arnold Sprayberry, he was born September 29, 1966, in Marietta, GA. Mr. Sprayberry worked as a computer programmer for Elsym Consulting in Kennesaw. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Powder Springs, where he served as Youth Minister for 18 years and also served as a deacon for over 20 years. He and his wife were parents for 7 years with the Calvary Children’s Home. Survivors include his wife, Milinda Rackley Sprayberr

Ronald James Brooks, age 64, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. He was born in Washington, DC, July 25, 1948, and was preceded in death by his parents, James & Lillian Brooks; brothers, James Nelson Brooks and Michael Brooks; and sister, Donnell Brooks. Mr. Brooks worked as a concrete mason for Ornamental Masonry in Jessup, Maryland and he was a warehouse foreman for Washington Flour Company. Survivors include his wife, Janis A. Brooks; children, Howard & Kim Mitchell of Glendale, AZ, Payton A. & Nicole Mitchell of Baltimore, MD, Anthony & Mic

Marvin Gene Elsberry, Sr., age 82, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born March 15, 1930, to the late, Ben Zeb Elsberry and the late, Lillie Carruth Elsberry. Mr. Elsberry was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was the owner of Elsberry & Son Service Station & Car Wash for 30 years. Mr. Elsberry also worked for the Ford Motor Company for many years and was a former Deputy Sheriff with Paulding County. He loved to garden, farming, hunting and fishing and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ba

Robert Dillard Ballentine, Sr., age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. He was born in Atlanta, GA, July 31, 1928 to the late, William Cleveland Ballentine and the late, Minnie Dillard Ballentine. Mr. Ballentine was also preceded in death by his son, Robert D. Ballentine, Jr.; wife of 54 years, Virgie Gorham Ballentine; brother, Willie Ray Ballentine; and sister, Cleo Faye Ballentine. Mr. Ballentine was a Sailor in the United States Navy for six years received his Bachelors degree in Journalism at the University of Georgia and a Masters degree in English from Jacksonv