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Cynthia L. Hubbard, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011. She was born in Hogansville, GA, August 8, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, James E. & Nancy R. Lunsford and sister, Janet E. Trent. Mrs. Hubbard retired in 1995, from Bell South, after 36 years of service, in Service Assistance. She was a member of Corner Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James Hubbard of Dallas, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, James H. Bagwell of Dallas, GA and Keith Bagwell & wife, Tammie of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Pam Timmons & hu

Grace Wynell Blalock, age 86, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born on April 6, 1925, in Ball Ground, GA, to the late Samuel and Kate Wilkie, and was preceded in death by her husband, Nubert Blalock. Mrs. Blalock retired from Paulding Memorial Hospital as a dietician, and was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne & Gayle Blalock, of Dallas, and Roger & Melanie Blalock of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, James & Charlcy Wilkie of Ball Ground, GA; sister-in-law, Donna Jean Cochran of Jasper, GA; g

Mary Irene Owen, age 63, of Hiram, GA passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born on December 10, 1947 in Dallas, GA to the late John Calvin and Irene Rakestraw. She was retired from Regions Bank where she was an Assistant Regional Vice President. Mrs. Owen was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Owen, Sr. Surviving are her son, Rob Owen of Hiram; a daughter, Tobie Knight of Hiram; a brother and sister-in-law, John & Mary Rakestraw of Marietta; a sister and brother-in-law, Jerrye Faye & Jerry Garmon of Douglasv

Earl Elijah Denney, age 89, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born on March 1, 1922, in Bowman, GA, to the late James L. and Cora Denney, and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Denney. Mr. Denney was a World War II United States Army Veteran, retired from Lockheed with over 30 years of service, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Dennis Shumake of Hiram; grandchildren, Kelly & Dustin Edwards of Ball Ground, and Casey & Lauren Shumake of Powder Springs; great-grandchildren, Ansley

Infant Ruby Joyce Miller passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born to Nicole & Nathan Miller on Monday, May 16, 2011, and was preceded in death by her sister, Shelley Warren and grandmother, Joyce Miller. She is survived by her parents, Nicole & Nathan Miller of Dallas; sisters, Gabrielle and Isabelle Warren of Dallas; grandparents, Connie & Joe Weathington of Dallas, Robert Jenkins of Douglasville, and David & Louise Miller of Mattoon, IL; great-grandparents, Mickey & Tommy Little of Dallas, and Robert & Nancy Jenkins of Natchez, MS; several aunts, uncles

Dorothy M. Sutherland, age 81, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born in Sheffield, AL, August 7, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents, M. J. & Louise Mitchell; husband, Robert S. Sutherland; and daughter, Teresa Westcott. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Sutherland of Dallas, GA; grandchild, Chris Lowe; and great-grandchild, Jared Lowe. Funeral services will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Clark Funeral Home, Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

Ann Rose Hamilton, age 75, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011. She was born on February 4, 1936, in Warsaw, New York, to the late Ambrose Hannon. Mrs. Hamilton was employed by Ryan’s Steak House for over 20 years and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Survivors include, husband of 46 years, Neil Hamilton of Hiram; sons, Frank Hamilton of Hiram, John Hamilton of Warsaw, New York, and James Hamilton of Missouri; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristen & Kevin Mann of Hiram, Victoria & Buck Bucklow of Oklahoma, Julianna & Frank Dewine of Marietta, and Malinda Hami

Hazel Estelle Cochran Rakestraw, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born in Dallas, GA, October 23, 1929, to the late, Marshall Lafayette Cochran and the late, Addie Bell Carruth Cochran. Mrs. Rakestraw was a homemaker and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, J. C. Rakestraw; son & daughter-in-law, David & Linda Rakestraw of Dallas, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, J. T. Cochran of Dallas, GA and Martin & Norma Cochran of Dallas, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Monnie & Billy Rainwater of Da

Deputy David McIlwraith, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born August 31, 1966, in Americus, GA. Mr. McIlwraith worked as a Narcotics Agent for the GBI for years 20 years and was a Deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. Survivors include his wife, Wendy McIlwraith; mother, Judy McIlwraith of Americus, GA; daughters, Payton Beck of Dallas, GA and Gabby Beck of Dallas, GA; sister, Jill McIlwraith Turner of Americus, GA; uncle, Drew & Tammie McIlwraith of Americus, GA; cousins, Renee Halley of Macon, GA, Mitzi Halley Martin of Panama Cit

Bobby Ballentine, age 52, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born in Atlanta, GA, June 9, 1958, to Robert D. Ballentine, Sr. and the late, Virgie Gorham Ballentine. Mr. Ballentine was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Ballentine and Mr. & Mrs. Homer Gorham. He was a 1976 graduate of Paulding County High School and Woodward Academy. Mr. Ballentine worked as a mechanic all his life and worked for Home Depot in Pro Sales. Survivors include his wife, Julie Huff Ballentine; father, Robert D. Ballentine, Sr. of Hiram, GA; sons &

Mary Jewell Gray, age 97, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011. She was born in Fulton County, GA, January 22, 1914 and was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Olin Landrum and Pearl Manning Landrum; her husband, Chester Lee Gray, Jr.; and a son Chester Wendell Gray. Mary was a retired nurse with the City of Atlanta School System with 25 years service and a member of Fortified Hills Baptist Church, Dallas, GA. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Gray, Dallas, GA; brother, Carl Landrum, Hapeville, GA; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will b

SIMS Kent Rollie Sims, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011. He was born in Marion, IN, February 19, 1937 and was preceded in death by his parents Kie Sims and Zella Cain Sims. Kent was a Navy Veteran and retired from Smyrna Police Dept. as a Major with 32 yrs service. Survivors include his wife of 52 yrs Judith Sims of Dallas, GA; daughters, Cheryl Lynn Sims of Dallas, GA and Deborah Duval & her husband, Shad of Cartersville, GA; son, Kent Evan Sims of Bradenton, FL; brother, Dale Sims & his wife, Kathy of White, GA; grandchildren, Dylan, Cassie, Tala and Ste

Christine Jordan, age 62, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011. The daughter of the late, Carl Carver and the late, Thelma Jewell Vaughn Carver, she was born April 25, 1949, in Huntington, West Virginia. Mrs. Jordan was a property manager in the apartment industry. She attended Hiram United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, David Jordan; daughters, Terri Sayre-Moon of Winder, GA, Lisa Hale of Lawrenceville, GA, and Angela Kaufmann of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Kenny Perry of Greensboro, NC; sister, Okla Coombs of Salt Lake City, UT; and grandchildren, Cody

Randy Willis, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was born on March 25, 1943, in LaGrange, GA, to the late Wallace and Mildred Willis, and was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Willis. Mr. Willis worked at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in operations for over 18 years and was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Juanita Willis of Dallas; 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 o

Ida Mae Wiley, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. She was born in Paulding County, September 22, 1929, and was preceded in death by her father, George Claude Hales; mother, Hattie Victoria Cole Hales; and husband, Herbert Clay Wiley. Mrs. Wiley was a beautician for 40 years and retired from Lockheed-Martin after 15 years of service. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, Mike & Sharon Bowman of Tallapoosa, GA and Cary Bowman of Hiram, GA; daughter, Melanie Gunter of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-l

Bryan Cole, age 31, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The son of Donnie & JoAnn Cole, he was born in Carrollton, GA, March 12, 1980. A brother, Robby Lynn Venable, preceded him in death. Bryan loved trout fishing and hunting arrowheads. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Donnie & JoAnn Wilson Cole of Dallas, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Sandy & Brent Howell of Temple, GA; grandparents, Clarence Edward Cole & Mary of Dallas, GA; girlfriend, Lisa Sprankle; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service

Reverend Barney Byram, age 86, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was born in Carrollton, GA, November 15, 1924, to the late, Amp Byram and the late, Lela Folds Byram. Rev. Byram was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy and he was retired from Hardy Chevrolet as a salesman. Rev. Byram was a former pastor of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Beulahland Baptist Church, where he was a member. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Beatrice Byram; daughter & son-in-law, Teresa & Johnny Hardy of Hiram, GA; sisters, Louise Perren of Dallas, GA and

Ricky Osborne, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Son of the late, Roy Lee Osborne and the late, Lucile Walker Osborne, he was born in Paulding County, March 24, 1952. Mr. Osborne graduated from Paulding County High School in 1970. He retired from the State of Georgia Department of Agriculture, as a meat inspector, after 27 years of service. Mr. Osborne was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Nathan Leewayne Osborne of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Amy & Andy Harber of Dallas, GA and Sharon & Ben Fiedler of Knoxvil

Aubrey Lee McCullough, age 65, of Macon, GA, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born in Buena Vista, GA, December 25, 1945, and was preceded in death by his father, Fred Tate; mother, Lois McCullough; and wife, Annie Lizzie Bohannon McCullough. Mr. McCullough was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Aubrey L. McCullough & Dina Groom of Dallas, GA, and Adrian Lee McCullough Boatright of Temple, GA; daughters, Wondra Weems of Dallas, GA, Evelyn McCullough of Tennessee, and Lisa Jackson & Gregory Jinks of Douglasville, GA; sister, Beverly Reese of Lit

Willie F. Walker, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011. She was born November 9, 1925, in Enterprise, AL, and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Willie Mae Lindsey; husband, Ernest “Buzz” Walker; son, Larry Walker; brother, Elroy Lindsey; and sister, Linda Dianne Jones. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, William E. & Martha Walker of Forest Park, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Judy & John Mitchell of Dallas, GA, Debbie Walker of Dallas, GA, and Misty & Rodney Gravette of Dallas, GA; brother &

Nellie R. Harp age 78 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA, January 17, 1933 and was preceded in death by her parents Homer Turner and Ethel Curtis Turner and husband Hershel “Thomas” Harp, Brothers Kenneth Turner, Doc Turner, Arthur Turner. Nellie was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her sons Lamar and his wife Rose Harp, Dallas, GA, Doyle and his wife Misty Harp, Dallas, GA, Charles and his wife Elaine Harp, Dallas, GA, Danny and his wife Cindy Harp, Cumming, GA, sisters Juanita Wilbanks,

Roger D. Puckett, age 62, from Powder Springs, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011. He was born on September 1, 1948, in Douglasville, to the late Glenn & Mary Kate Puckett. Mr. Puckett worked as a courier at Austell Box Board for 30 years and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Keith & Debbie Puckett of Dallas, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011, at 11 a.m., from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Jim Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Powder Springs Mem

Johnny Moore, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born November 7, 1941, in Powder Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, John Clyde Moore, Sr. & Amy O’Meedie Crowe Moore and a son, John Paul Moore. Mr. Moore worked for many years as a carpenter and was also a farmer. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, William J. Moore & wife, Kim (Walker) Moore of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Kelly M. Kelley & husband, Bill Kelley of Crossville, AL; brother & sister-in-law, Awtrey C. Moore & wife, Mary Moore of P

C. Jane Heitsenrether, age 60, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. She was born on May 26, 1950, in Clearfield, PA, to the late Clarence and Evelyn Pearson. Mrs. Heitsenrether worked as an insurance representative for Wells Fargo for over 20 years and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include husband of 35 years, Paul James Heitsenrether of Dallas; sons and daughter-in-law, James Paul Heitsenrether of Dallas, and Jason & Shae Heitsenrether of Rockmart; brother and sister-in-law, Bert & Joanne Pearson of Clearfield, PA; and grandchildren, Willi

Mercer Humphries, age 72, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born on February 15, 1939, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Thomas & Margaret Humphries, and was preceded in death by his brother, John Edward Humphries. Mr. Humphries was a veteran of the United States Navy, founder and owner of Marietta Muffler Shop, and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 50 years, Dolores Humphries of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, David & Deborah Humphries of Dallas, and Gregory & Dana Humphries of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly & Lynn B