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Louise L. Hamby, age 85, of Hiram, GA, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. Born April 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late, Thomas & Nancy Adams. Youngest of eleven children, she was raised in Rome, GA, and married at 15 years old to Gordon Hamby, the handsome brother of a classmate. They were married for 70 years this last December. Louise was a feisty red head, who raised a family, owned and operated Bambis Daycare in Mableton for 15 years, and then worked as a school bus driver for many years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She always enjoyed children, family an

Shirley Jean Turner, age 74, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was born June 11, 1937, in Talking Rock, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, James Love Godfrey, Sr.; mother, Bessie Mae McDougald; and son, Robert L. Holley, Jr. Mrs. Turner was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry J. Turner; daughter & son-in-law, Anita Holley Wilson & husband, Fred H. of Powder Springs, GA; step-sons, Malcolm & Debbie Turner of Thomaston, GA, Brent & Wendy Turner of Thomaston, GA and Kyle Turner of Thomaston, GA; step

Judy Weddle, age 79, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was born in Atlanta, GA, October 8, 1932, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Paul Fowler & Ethel C. Fowler; husband, Bob Weddle; and sisters, Ruth Colburn and Esther Qualls. Mrs. Weddle had worked for Publix in the bakery for 16 years and attended New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, James Preston Weddle (Sandra) of Cartersville, GA; daughters, Lynn Boss Patterson (Dan) of Mableton, GA and Dianne W. Beams of Hiram, GA; special nephew, Steven Weddle; brother, Buddy Fowler of Blai

Carlton Johnson, age 86, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012. He was born on March 1, 1926, in Cedartown, GA, to the late James and Eldres Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a United States Army Veteran, retired as a truck driver, and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eva Johnson of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Larry & Kaye Johnson of Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa & David O’Shields of Valley Grande, AL; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on

Gail Hanson, age 80, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012. She was born on February 7, 1932, in Worcester, MA, to the late Elliott and Emily Story. Ms. Hanson retired from the United States Government as a technical writer. Survivors include, daughters and sons-in-law, Caran & Robert Kuphal of Massachusetts, Ann & Mark Green of Hiram, and Janice & David Jackson from Bedford, NH; son and daughter-in-law, Paul & Nancy Hanson of Dallas, TX; twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at

Jenna Farmer, age 34, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was born November 7, 1977 in Millington, TN, to Teresa Thomas and the late, Mark Thomas. Jenna was a Pre-K Teacher at Reflections Learning Academy. Survivors include her mother, Teresa Thomas of West Virginia; son, Corey Farmer of Rockmart, GA; daughter, Sieandra Thomas of Rockmart, GA; fiancé, Dean Walker of Rockmart, GA; brother, Michael Thomas of Elijay, GA; grandparents, Sharon & Red Bogart of Tampa, FL and Lillian Thomas of Lumberton, TX. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 15, 20

W. E. Gene Newman, age 89, of Douglasville, GA, (Paulding County), passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. The son of the late, Roy Delone Newman and the late, Dora Morgan Newman, he was born January 24, 1923, in Dallas, GA. Mr. Newman served in the U. S. Navy and was retired from Delta Airlines as a machinist. He enjoyed fishing and building and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of almost 70 years, Eva B. Newman; daughters & son-in-law, Ann Hicks & husband, Doug of Douglasville, GA, Barbara Driskell of Lavonia, GA and Janice Williams

Christopher John Stotz, age 42, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. He was born in Miami, FL, April 26, 1969. Mr. Stotz was a math teacher at McEachern High School for 6 years. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Ringwood Stotz; son, Ryan Alexander Stotz of Dallas, GA; father, Richard John Stotz of Ft. Myers, FL; mother, Wendy Gene Norman of Cooper City, FL; sisters & brothers-in-law, Patti & Eric Hillebert of Cooper City, FL and Karen & Michael Nussbaum of Coconut Creek, FL; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Raymond & Maryann Ringwood of Dallas, GA; br

Alice Odean Smith, age 88, of Marietta, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was born, September 7, 1923, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by her father Add Hopkins; mother, Ida Power Hopkins; husband, Hubert Smith; son, Lamar Smith; brothers and sisters. Mrs. Smith was a member of Greers Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Travis Smith & wife, Brenda Dale of Dallas, GA and Ronnie Smith & wife, Peggy of Marietta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Diane Gayton & husband, James of Dallas, GA; ten grandchildren; fourteen g

George E. Fuller, Sr., age 97, of Hiram, GA, passed away to be with the Lord, March 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve & Laura Fuller and his wife of 66 years, Lila Ragsdale Fuller, who passed away in 2007. Serving in the Army during WWII, he fought through three campaigns in Germany. Born and raised in Paulding County, Mr. Fuller was a successful businessman, farmer and charter member of Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. He dearly loved his family, church and the Lord. Mr. Fuller is survived by children, George Fuller, Jr. & wife, Marianna of Mableton, GA,

Jefferson Joseph, age 23, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The son of Lesly Joseph & Nirva A. Longchamp, he was born in Haiti, September 5, 1988. Jefferson was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Lesly Joseph & Nirva A. Longchamp of Hiram, GA; son, Jakai Joseph of Hiram, GA; daughter, J’heneva Diamond Joseph of Florida; and brother, Jordaens Joseph of Hiram, GA. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 12:00 noon, from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Father Adrian Pleus officiating.

PIERCE Mason Pierce, age 14 of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was born in Austell, GA, on December 22, 1997. Mason was a student at East Paulding Middle School and played football, he also enjoyed riding his 4 wheeler, dirt bike and duck hunting and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother Maribeth Cole Pierce, Dallas, GA, father Michael Sheridan Pierce, Milner, GA, sister Mikala Beth Pierce, Dallas, GA, Grandmother Frances Cole, Hiram, GA, Grandparents Fred and Lynn Pierce, Kentucky.Numerous aunts’ uncles and cousins. Funeral

Carolyn Tucker Kinsey, age 66, of Bremen, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2012. She was born in Colquitt County, GA, on January 16, 1946, to Bobbie Mae Smith Tucker and the late, William Simpson Tucker. Mrs. Kinsey was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. She loved puzzle books, traveling and spending time with her grand kids. Survivors include her husband, James Bradley Kinsey; sons & daughters-in-law, Bradley Lamar Kinsey & wife, Lynn of Bremen, GA and Bobby Lawayne Kinsey & wife, Bernice of Social Circle, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy Denise Ward & hu

Sandra Lee Edwards, age 70, of Marietta, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born in Marietta, GA, July 9, 1941 and was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Spinks. Mrs. Edwards was retired as a nurse and had worked at Kennestone Hospital. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church in Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Jerrry Dean Edwards; children, Wendy Lemieux of Marietta, GA, Paul Heath Waddell, Jr. & wife Anita of Cartersville, GA, and Paige McCoy of Dallas, GA; mother & step-father, Louise & Jim Meyers of Marietta, GA; step-children, Terr

Dora Matilda Strickland, age 78, of Marietta, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The daughter of the late, Thomas Durrel Freeman and the late, Irene Cerita Baxter Freeman, she was born June 15, 1933, in Dallas, GA. Her husband of 57 years, George Milton Strickland, preceded her in death. She worked for Life of Georgia in her early years and she was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Her life was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jeff Strickland & wife, Susie of Cartersville, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Leta Stri

Bill Hickenbottom, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The son of the late, Velda Philip Hickenbottom and the late, Reva Leota Hickenbottom, he was born October 16, 1934, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Mr. Hickenbottom was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post #111. He was retired from Atlanta Provision Company as a shipping clerk. Mr. Hickenbottom enjoyed woodworking, gardening, telling stories and he loved his dogs. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Doris L. Hickenbottom; children, Valarie Hickenbottom of Dallas, GA,

Juanita Simmons, age 84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. She was born August 31, 1927, in Quincy, Florida, and was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Henry Goodson; mother, Annie Catherine Goodson ; and husband, Lacy William Simmons, Sr. Mrs. Simmons was the CEO of Simmons Engineering. Survivors include her children, Lacy William Simmons, Jr. of Woodstock, GA, Cynthia Ann Simmons of Dallas, GA, Janice Simmons Garner of Acworth, GA and Merritt Buck Simmons of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Stacy Scott, Lacy William Chip Simmons, III, Warren Barnes, Jr., Nicho

Juanita Louise Willis, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012. She was born on June 22, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Thomas and Delores Dyes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Randle Willis, SR, and brother and sister-in-law, Thomas & Sadie Dyes. Mrs. Willis was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Randle & Kelly Willis of Ellijay; daughters and sons-in-law, Susie & James Feather of Dallas, Kate & David Williams of McDonough, Dana & David Farmer of Dallas, and Tina & Timmy Willis o

William “Darrell” Twilley, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born November 25, 1938, in Dallas, GA and was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Twilley; mother, Melba Mitchell Twilley; sister, Janice Lagana; and son-in-law, Mike Akers. Mr. Twilley was retired from the Ford Motor Company, after 30 years of service, where he worked in the stock department as a forklift driver. He also worked for PKW Building Supply and sawmilled in his spare time. Mr. Twilley was a member and President of the Men’s Club of North Paulding Baptist Church and he was a

Edward Riley Stoe, Sr., age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born August 7, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Ruby Jordan and brothers, Fred Stoe, Jr. and Delaney Stoe. Mr. Stoe was retired from the Cobb County Fire Department, as a firefighter. Survivors include his son, Edward R. Stoe, Jr. of Dallas, GA; daughters, Tammy Dorris of Rockmart, GA and Susan Meisner of Idaho; brothers, Forrest Jordan of Hiram, GA, Victor Stoe of Denver, CO, and Ben Stoe of Florida; sisters, Betty Joan Worton of Cedar Park, TX, Bonnie

Barbara Eugenia Joiner, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away, Thursday, March 8, 2012. The daughter of the late, Kenneth E. & Mildred R. Key, she was born February 24, 1936, in Lagrange, GA. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Kay Joiner. Mrs. Joiner was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Marion Cecil Joiner; sons & daughters-in-law, Keith Joiner & wife, Terri of Marietta, GA and Kenneth Joiner & wife, Kris of Powder Springs, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, David Key of Nashville, TN, Roy E. Key & wife, Lois of

Evelyn Rakestraw Womack, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was born in Hawkinsville, GA, March 18, 1924, and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Nute Rakestraw & Mary Lou Etta Rakestraw; husband, J. L. Womack; sons, Jimmy Womack and Billy Womack; sister, Clara Mae Millsapp; brothers, Coleman Rakestraw, Leon Rakestraw, Herman Rakestraw and Hughdean Rakestraw; and grandparents, Elijah & Sarah Rakestraw and William & Mary Freeman. Mrs. Womack enjoyed children and was a babysitter for many years. She enjoyed quilting and embroidery, loved Brave

Shane Harris, age 30, of Powder Springs, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The son of Doug Hughes & Sherry Harris Hughes, he was born December 3, 1981, in Atlanta, GA. Shane was a graduate of Villa Rica High School Class of 2000. He was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Carrollton and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram. Survivors include his father, Doug Hughes of Austell, GA; mother, Sherry Harris Hughes of Douglasville, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Courtney Drewel & husband, Zachary of Palm Bay, FL and Renee Hughes of Douglasv

Ed Ross, age 63, of Dallas, passed away on February 28, 2012. He was born on September 30, 1948, in Brooksville, FL, to the late Herman and Shirley Ross. Mr. Ross retired from the United States Air Force, and retired from Securitas Security after 20 years of service. Survivors include, wife of 34 years, Marianne Ross of Dallas; son, Kevin Ross of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina & Travis Napier of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; grandchild, Hadleigh Ross of Dallas, several nieces. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 1 p.m., from Georgia National Cemet

Donald Edward Gwin, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, March 03, 2012. He was born on October 21, 1946, in Mobile, AL, to the late William and Martha Gwin. Mr. Gwin was an Alabama National Guard Veteran, employed at Precast Concrete as a superintendant for 38 years, and was a member of Dauphin Way Methodist in Mobile, Alabama. Survivors include, wife of 33 years, Linda Gwin of Dallas; sons, William Chase Gwin of Dallas, and Chance Calvin Gaines of Chattanooga, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Lynn & Darryl Cochran of Tulsa, OK; brother, William “Bill” Gwin of Stockton, AL;