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Virginia Lee Embrey Riley, age 83, of Acworth, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, September 17, 2012. She was born in Atlanta, GA, September 4, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D. Embrey & Juanita Allegra Braden Embrey and her husband, Harold Riley. Mrs. Riley was a member of Acworth United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Betty Riley of Douglasville, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Pat & Eddie Adams of Lithia Springs, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Nancy & Terry Skinner of Temple, GA; grandchildr

Barbara Ann Howes, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born, January 15, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, to the late, Heyward H. & Mary Helen Thompson, and was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Pat Thompson. She was retired from the Atlanta Journal Constitution after 17 years as a district manager. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Gary F. Howes; son & daughter-in-law, Wesley & Sharon Howes of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, JoAnne & Kenny Cheek of Marietta, GA; brother, C. L. Thompson (Judy) of Canadian, OK; sister-in-law,

Pam McAdams Callahan, age 62, of Hiram, GA, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. Born in Atlanta, GA, July 29, 1950, she was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Joe McAdams & Mertie Lou Clonts McAdams and a brother, Joey McAdams. Pam worked as an insurance agent for over 30 years and was saved and baptized at First New Testament Baptist Church in Hiram. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed cooking for her family, fishing, traveling, shopping and crocheting baby blankets. She loved spending time with her family and working in her garden wit

Elizabeth Womack, age 85 of Bremen, GA passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born on May 25, 1927, to the late Cliff Lively and Lucy Bell Lively McManus. Mrs. Womack was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Son" Womack and granddaughter, Jamie Butler. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church and a beloved homemaker. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Wayne & Tina Womack of Temple, GA, Allen (Bo) & Susan Womack of Louisville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Janice & Lanier Tilley of Bremen, GA; brothers, James McManus of Tulsa OK, George McMan

Patricia L. Watkins, age 72, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born on May 21, 1940 in Atlanta to the late Julius and Vera Argo. She retired from National Envelope after 15 years of service and was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa House. Survivors include her daughter, Susan House Harville of Lithia Springs, GA; grandchildren, Steven House, Dennis Harville and Kelsey Harville, all of Lithia Springs, GA; a niece, Stacey Chancey. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram,

John Edward Isaacs, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012. He was born, November 30, 1955, in Knoxville, TN, to the late, Zeke & Dottie Isaacs. Mr. Isaacs served in the U. S. Navy and worked for Marta as a railroad car mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Fay Isaacs; step-daughter, Desirae Ann Gable of Dallas, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Butch & Christie Isaacs and Jeff Isaacs; sisters & brother-in-law, Julie & Bob Griffin and Jennifer Isaacs; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 14, 2012, at

Lorene B. Lawson, age 76, of Hiram, GA, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. The daughter of the late, Arthur & Ada Ruth Brown, she was born March 31, 1936, in Quitman, GA. She retired from the Dade County School System in Miami, FL, after teaching for 32 years. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church and a Golden Life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Harold & Tonya Lawson of Hiram, GA; daughter, Jane Lawson of Dallas, GA; brother, Ernest Brown of Valdosta, GA; sisters, Ada Ruth

Billy Inman Bedgood, Sr., age 79, of Dallas ,GA, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. He was born on May 2, 1933, in Memphis , TN, to the late, Inman Jansen Bedgood & the late, Floy Elizabeth Bedgood. Mr. Bedgood was an amateur artist/painter and an avid sports fan. He was inducted into the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame, as a Heavy Weight Golden Glove Champion winning the title in 1957 in New Orleans, LA. He played football for the University of Memphis, and was known as "Gentle Giant" to his wife. He was deeply devoted to his family and loved the outdoors. Mr. Bedgood retired,

Martha A. Holcomb, age 48 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. She was born on November 19, 1963, to the late Chaplain Colonel J. Earl & Betty Andrews, and was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bob Holcomb. Mrs. Holcomb was employed at Hiram High School where she worked in the cafeteria. Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Robert “Mack” Holcomb of Dallas; GA; brother and sister-in-law, Mark & Amy Andrews of Lawrenceville; sister and brother-in-law, Amy & Todd Wilson of Hoover, AL; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kenda and Bruce Johnson o

Oscar Dobbs, Jr.,age 70 of Rockmart, GA passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1942 in Carroll County, GA to the late Oscar Dobbs Sr., also preceded in death by his brothers Robert, David, Freddie Dobbs and sisters Shirley Duncan, Patricia Blount, Virginia Henry, and a grandson Tifton R. Dobbs, Jr. Mr. Dobbs was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, he was a truck driver, and loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his mother Hazel G. Dobbs; Villa Rica, GA, wife of 35 years, Annie Pearl Dobbs;

Alice Dilbeck Walton, age 96, of Hiram, passed away on September 7, 2012. She was born on July 11, 1916, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William & Alice Dilbeck, and was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Walton and grandson Keith Eubanks. Mrs. Walton retired as a secretary from H.M. Patterson & Son Funeral Home for 35 yrs, and was a member of Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, John & Junie Walton of Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne & Dan Eubanks of Peachtree City; grandchildren; Cory Eubanks, Kristi Moreau, Graham Walton, C

Mary Ellen Barnett, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. She was born August 18, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, to the late, William E. Bearden & the late, Mable Pope Bearden. Mrs. Barnett was retired as a bookkeeper for the Radiologist Association and Piedmont Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James E. Barnett; sons & daughter-in-law, James E. Barnett, Jr. of Hiram, GA, William & Angie Barnett of Hiram, GA and Jerry Barnett of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Annette & Chris Brewer of Dallas, GA; brothers & sister-in-law,

Freddy Gene Collins, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He was born in McCaysville, GA, June 3, 1931, to the late Luther & Ellen Mae Collins. Mr. Collins served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his children, Bruce & Kimberly Collins of Dallas, GA, Judy & Randy Brown of Dallas, GA, Randy & Sharon Collins of Dunwoody, GA, April & Chuck Collum of Powder Springs, GA and John & Chandi Collins of Powder Springs, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Claude & Betty Collins of Bluff Mountain, GA and Charles Collins of Riverdale, GA; sist

Amalia Dell’Aira, age 95, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was born on April 6, 1917 in Yonkers, New York to the late Anthony and Teresa Bertoldi. Mrs. Dell’Aira was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Ignazio Dell’Aira. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Dell’Aira-Shively and her husband, Mark Shively of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Daniel Charles Shively and Elizabeth Ann Shively; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 1:0

Aurelia Yarcia, age 92, of Hiram, GA passed away on September 2, 2012. She was born on November 12, 1919 in the Philippines to the late Alejandro and Trinidad Yarcia. Mrs. Yarcia was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Esteban Yu. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Ruby Yu Branton and husband Gerald of Hiram, GA and Violeta Yu of New York; Grandson, Bryan and Nicole Branton of Hiram, GA; 6 Great-Grandchildren; a niece, Jane Marie Price of New York; Sisters and Brothers and Nieces and Nephews in the Philippi

Michael L. Carr, age 59, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, September, 1, 2012. He was born on June 4, 1953, and was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Carr. Mr. Carr was a United States Navy Veteran, employed as a truck driver, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pam Carr of Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law, Kris Thompson of Orlando, FL, and Raymond & Jean Carr of Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Michele & Eric Roberson of Smyrna; mother, Lois Carr of Mableton, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy & Steve Smith of Douglasvi

Marion Joseph Cocchi, age 87, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1925, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Marion A. and Daisy Cocchi. Mr. Cocchi was an United States Army Veteran of World War II, receiving the World War II Victory Medal, he retired from John L. Underwood, Heating and Air Conditioning Supply after 38 years of service, and was a member of Baptist Tabernacle in Downtown Atlanta. Mr. Cocchi enjoyed fishing, family and friends, and eating. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Betty Cocchi of Douglasville; daughters and sons-i

Haden Elrod, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born May 6, 1932, in Pine Log, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Andrew Elrod & Melinda White Elrod and daughter, Terri Freeze. Mr. Elrod was retired from Colonial Bakery where he was a route salesman for 30 years and also worked for Elrod Auction Company. He volunteered for Helping Hands for 6 years and WellStar Paulding Hospital emergency room for 11 years. Mr. Elrod was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Millie J. Elrod; son, Richard El

Richard Homer Johnson, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. He was born in Dorchester, Nebraska, on May 6, 1940, to the late, Homer & Pearl Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the National Guard and he was the owner of Prestige Polishers, Inc. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Roberta Lee Johnson; son & daughter-in-law, David & Donna Johnson of Acworth, GA; sister, Sharon & Dale Steckly of Lincoln, NE; and grandchildren, Tristan Johnson, David Johnson, Jr. and Brandon Ledford. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 4

Sarah Frances Free Barber, age 84, of Leesburg, AL, formerly of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. She was born April 22, 1928, in Paulding County, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Emory Free & mother, Fannie Belle Cole Free. She was married to Leon T. Barber in 1945 and he passed away December 18, 2009. Mrs. Barber was a seamstress and worked at Brown Hosiery, Sewell Manufacturing and J. H. Block. She enjoyed fishing, working in her flower beds, and she enjoyed her grandchildren. Mrs. Barber was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church. Survivors

Pierre Bataille, age 83, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012. He was born in Haiti, June 29, 1929, and is survived by his son, Harry Bataille of Powder Springs, GA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Clark Funeral Home, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Services will be held at a later date in Brooklyn, New York. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com

Bessie Loudine Smith, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012. She was born in Dallas, GA, March 8, 1932, and was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy & Willie Mae Tidwell; brother, Tommy E. Tidwell; and sister, Thelma Rakestraw. Mrs. Smith retired from the Paulding County School System, where she worked at Dallas Elementary School as a cook for thirty years. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Hershell Roberson Smith; son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Debbie Smith of Dallas, GA; daughters & son-in-l

Dolores Goodfriend, age 73, of Temple, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012. She was born December 19, 1938, in Watertown, New York, and was preceded in death by her father, John Morgia, mother Clara Helen Turner and husband, John Edward Goodfriend. Mrs. Goodfriend was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, David & Mary Goodfriend of Ormond Beach, FL, Alan & Pam Goodfriend of Douglasville, GA, Brian Hulsizer of Ormond Beach, FL and Mark & Tabatha Hulsizer of Ormond Beach, FL; daughter & sons-in-law, Cindy & Tr

John Everett Wigley, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away, Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was born in Dallas, GA, March 15, 1925, and was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Everett Wigley & Minnie Viola Folsom Wigley, son, Billy Earl Wigley, and sisters, Doris Wigley and Nora Mae Souder. Mr. Wigley was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Lockheed as a machinist after 34 years and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Edna E. Wigley; children, Reverend Everett H. Wigley & wife, Martha of Dallas, GA, Ron &

Andy Mayes, age 22, of Douglasville, GA, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1990 in Roswell, GA, to Trevor & Donna Fite and lived in Paulding County for the last 19 years. Andy was an outstanding baseball player, loving uncle, devoted friend, loyal brother and amazing son. He loved life and lived each day to the fullest, always finding something to laugh and joke about. He was always willing to help anyone in need. Survivors include his parents, Trevor & Donna Fite of Douglasville, GA; sister, Christina & David