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Ruth G. Manning, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was born January 21, 1932, in Atlanta, GA, to the late, Leland S. & Hazel Matilda Key Garner. Ruth was retired from Quality Park Envelope Company after 32 years of service, as a machine operator. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Winford L. Manning, Jr. & wife, Wanda of Hiram, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Becky Haney of Woodstock, GA, Jean & Frank Sharkey of Kempner, TX, and Vickie E. Manning of Dallas, GA; sisters, Betty Jean Ma

Fred Grizzle, Jr., age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was born in Albany, GA, August 11, 1952. Mr. Grizzle was a U. S. Army veteran and he had worked for ITT Electric Company. Survivors include his mother, Daisy Covington Richards of Alpharetta, GA; father, Freddie Andrew Grizzle, Sr. of Marietta, GA; sons, Freddie Andrew Grizzle, III of Dallas, GA, Joshua Lee Grizzle of Dallas, GA, and Jedediah Adam Grizzle of Dallas, GA; brothers, Anthony Lane of Cartersville, GA, John Grizzle of Dallas, GA and James Grizzle of Douglasville, GA; and sisters, Diane Corneli

Louise Dunn Kuykendoll, age 86, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was born, July 14, 1924, in Smyrna, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, James Filmore Dunn and mother, Nettie Belle Adams Dunn, and husband, John Franklin Kuykendoll. She was a homemaker and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Martha Bonds & husband, Lamar of Hiram, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, James Daniel Kuykendoll & wife, Andrea of Douglasville, GA, John William Kuykendoll & wife, Heather of Bremen

Geneva Geraldine Bentley, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was born in Atlanta, GA, May 7, 1929 and was preceded in death by her parents Robert Hutchens and Vada Lou Land, and her husband Jerry Allen Bentley. Geneva was a member of Riverside Church of God and a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda and her husband Pete Collins, Mableton, GA, Tracie and her husband Ricky Aldrich, Powder Springs, GA, Rhonda and her husband Derrick Karas, Powder Springs, GA, Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29

Ethel Joyce Carpenter, age 71, of Marietta, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She was born in Texas, September 22, 1939, and was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Ruby Emma Grace Carroll, and her husband, James Otis Carpenter. Survivors include her children, Tina Carpenter & husband, Julio Olvera of Villa Rica, GA, Brenda Smith of Acworth, GA, and James Carpenter of Ballground, GA; sister Martha Hunkapillar of Ellijay, GA; grandchildren, Holly Long, Jason Moore, Tiffany Amber Carpenter, Colby Olvera, Tristan Olvera, Andrew Olvera, Adam Olvera, and Nicholas Olve

Wendell Prather, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. He was born December 16, 1945, and was preceded in death by his father, Sammy Prather. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a plumber for McCray Plumbing. Survivors include his daughters & sons-in-law, Wendy & Shane LeCroy of Dallas, GA and Edie & Jeff Thurman of Acworth, GA; mother, Margie Vaughn of Cartersville, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Anthony Prather of Dallas, GA and Dwight & Mary Vaughn of Acworth, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Wilma & Lex Barker of

Timmy Thomason, age 23, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was born in Marietta, GA, May 28, 1987, to Tim & Katrina Thomason, and was preceded in death by a grandfather, Johnny Lawrence and a grandmother, Martha Thomason. He was a 2005 Paulding County High School graduate. Timmy worked for Dalco Refrigeration as a refrigeration tech and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Tim & Katrina Thomason of Dallas, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Amanda Day & husband, Guy of Rome, GA and Anna Grace Thomason of Dallas, GA;

William Lewis Holdeman, age 68, of Hiram,GA, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was born on February 20, 1943, in Elkhart, IN, to the late, Earnest William Holdeman and the late, Rosemary Brown Holdeman. Mr. Holdeman was a salesman for Als Supply for over 30 years and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include wife, Judith Holdeman of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Brian & Sherry Holdeman of Douglasville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Christina & Dale Head of Rydal, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Linda & Tim McCavit of IN; six grandchildren; an

Rufus Ivey, age 80, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011. He was born on May 10, 1930, in Augusta, GA, to the late Emma Posey, and was preceded in death by son, Rufus Ivey, grandparents, Henry & Elizabeth Ivey, uncle, Ed Ivey, aunts, Honey Ivey, Helen Ivey, and Jean Ivey. Mr. Ivey was a veteran of the National Guard of the United States and worked at Sara Lee as a mixer for more than 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Virgie M. Ivey of Hiram; uncle, Delmon Ivey of Evanston, IL; daughters and son-in-law, Roxanne Ivey of Gwinnett, Emma Ivey of Tampa, FL, Phyll

Raymond "Paw Paw" Carroll, age 72, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born on December 17, 1938, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Harry Carroll and Christine Jones. Mr. Carroll was self-employed as an appliance repairman for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Carroll of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan & Katherine Carroll of Rockmart; brother and sister-in-law, Neil & Joy Carroll of Douglasville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Jean & Thomas Latham of Villa Rica, and Dorothy & Kenneth Jones of Walters, OK; 4 grandchildren, and 2 great

Steve Duke, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. He was born April 26, 1950, in Austell, GA, to Lou Cinda Brooks Duke and the late, Herbert Lee Duke. Mr. Duke was a member of Unity Baptist Church. He worked for G. E. for 30 years, as a forklift driver. Survivors include his son, Matthew Duke of Yorkville, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Merrie Beth Hay of Hiram, GA, Micki Deanne & Brian Lee Camp of Temple, GA and Stephenie & Todd Voyles of Dallas, GA; mother, Lou Cinda Duke of Hiram, GA; step-father, Russell Marlow of Hiram, GA; sisters & brother

Charley Coalson, age 79, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. He was born, December 7, 1931, in Buchanan, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Grover J. & Elizabeth Moody Coalson, multiple brothers and sisters, and a grandson, Howard Cooper. Mr. Coalson retired from Lockheed after 38 years of service, as a machinist. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lorene McClung Coalson; son & daughter-in-law, Dr. Barry Coalson & wife, Jennifer of Shelby, NC; daughters, Linda Rakestraw of Rockmart, GA and Sue Coalson Cooper of Dallas, GA; former daughter-

Hardy Young, age 28, of Douglasville, GA, formerly of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. He was born in Atlanta, GA, September 5, 1982, to Penne Young and the late, Jonathan Hardy Young, Sr. He was a 2003 graduate of Hiram High School and a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Dallas, GA. Survivors include his mother, Penne Young & her fiancé, Doug Penecost of Ft. Worth, TX; sister, Virginia Irene Young & her fiancé, Charles Robinson of Dallas, GA; grandmother & step-grandfather, Carolyn & Dorsey Levell of Springfield, MO; grandfathers, Bill Nichols

Mack E. Hall, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011. He was born in Kingsport, TN, September 29, 1930, to the late, John E. & Stella Gray Hall and was also preceded in death by, an infant daughter and a brother, Claude Hall. Mr. Hall was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from IBM after 31 years of service as a customer engineer and was a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ellen M. Hall; sons, Larry M. Hall of California and Curtis A. Hall of Dallas, GA; daughter, Toni L. Hall Black of Dallas,

Sarah Willeva (Rackley) Dokey, age 78, of Hiram, GA, passed from this life, March 14, 2011, after her long struggle with Alzheimers disease. Sarah was born in Paulding County on October 30, 1932 and was a life long resident. Before the battle with Alzheimers slowed her down, Sarah was a talented artist, singer, gardener, cook, a loving mother and grandmother. She was very active serving her community with her work in the civil defense, womens fire auxiliary, and ABWA. She retired from Lockheed after 38 years of service and was an active member of the International Association of Machinists

Earl Alton Johnson, age 71, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, March 14, 2011. He was born January 20, 1940, in Valley City, ND, and was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Alma Gertz Johnson, and a brother, Clayton Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Viet Nam veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a broadcast engineer, previously with WXIA and retired from the Fox Entertainment Group. He was a member of Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Ann Johnson; sons, Timothy Earl Johnson & Taylor George of Douglasville, GA, and William

Ted Jones, age 68, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011. He was born on May 30, 1942, in Shelby, AL, and was preceded in death by his father, Ed Jones, and son, Jeffery Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Jones, of Powder Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Ted E. & April Jones of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law; Stella & Garland Grant of Shreveport, LA, Rita & Steven Blackwell of Douglasville, and Sharon & Jack McClung of Dallas; mother, Mildred Jones

Michael Forrest Ownbey, age 52, of Villa Rica, GA (Douglas County), passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011. The son of Helen Mathis and the late, Johnny Ownbey, he was born September 28, 1958, in California. Mr. Ownbey was a U. S. Army veteran of Desert Storm. He worked as a welding supervisor for West Cobb Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Janet Ownbey; sons & daughters-in-law, Brandon Pilcher of Villa Rica, GA, Bruce & Jamie Moody of Dallas, GA, Aaron & Lindsey Ownbey of Chatsworth, GA, and Brian & Misty Moody of Killeen, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Cassie

Betty Jane Keaton, age 71, of Powder Springs (Paulding Co.), passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born on October 25, 1939, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Henry and Dorathy Walter. Mrs. Keaton was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church. Survivors include, sons, Jeff Keaton of Buchanan, and Rodney Keaton of Powder Springs; daughter, Vickie Jordan of Villa Rica; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011, at 2 p.m., from Piney Woods Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Don Voyles officiating. The family will receiv

Glen Knowles, age 67, of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. He was born on June 26, 1943, in Palatka, FL, to the late Park and Nettie Knowles. Mr. Knowles was a salesman for 34 years at Colonial Baking Company and was a member of the Salvation Army. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Judy Knowles of Rockmart; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian & Shelly Knowles of Rockmart, Shane & Tonya Knowles of Dallas, and Todd & Cindye Knowles of Rockmart; daughter and son-in-law, Regan & Andy Hammitt of Fruithurst, AL; brother, Claude Knowles of Moncks Corner, S.C.; t

Jimmy Hutcherson Carver, age 74, of Buchanan, GA, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011. He was born, July 13, 1936, in Rome, GA, to the late, Zacheria Taylor Carver & the late, Sadie Olive Hutcherson Carver. Mr. Carver was a postmaster in Atlanta for the U. S. Postal Service. He is survived by two sisters, Frances Ola Garmon of Temple, GA and Doris Harper of Hiram, GA. In following with the family wishes, Mr. Carver was cremated and no services are planned. Clark Funeral Home, Hiram, GA, is in charge of the arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

George Edward Leonhard, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 26, 1935 and was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward Leonhard & Gertrude Leonhard; wife, Sherry Ann Leonhard; and a son, Steven James Leonhard. He worked as a metallurgical engineer and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his son, Michael Leonhard of Duluth, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Ann & Jerry Fuller of Pelham, AL; grandchildren, Amy Hollar and Brenda Nuckles; great-grandchildren, Amelia Hollar, Chase

Jack Estep, age 83, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The son of the late, Russell & Margaret Estep, he was born in Carrollton, GA, January 31, 1928. Mr. Estep was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nina Mae Estep; step-sons, Danny Hurst & wife, Barbara of Hiram, GA, David Hurst & wife, Genie of Adairsville, GA, and Derek Hurst & wife, Sherry of Hiram, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Gene Estep & wife, Elaine of Duluth, GA, and William Estep of Lilburn, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Virginia Estep of Carrollton

Mary Jane Smith, age 58, of Temple, GA (Paulding County), passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. She was born November 14, 1952, in Yorkville, GA, to Classie Mae Carter and the late, George Washington Arnold. A son, Eddie Smith, Jr., preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Lee Smith, Sr.; sons, Ronnie Smith & girlfriend, Brenda Adair of Dallas, GA and Benjamin Smith of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Latosha & Franklin Boykins of Yorkville, GA and Yolanda & William Washington of Florida; mo

Mary Elizabeth Hill, age 59, of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011. She was born on December 16, 1951, in Rising Fawn, GA, and is preceded in death by her father, W.C. Craze. Mrs. Hill was a member of Jehovah’s Witness Rockmart Congregation. Survivors include her husband, James Hill of Rockmart; sons and daughters-in-law, Brad & Kim Ballew of Dallas, and Tony & Leah Ballew of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy & James Endsley of Rockmart; step-sons, Jared Hill of Smyrna, Jacob Hill of Gwinett County and Joshua Hill of California; step-daughter, Jessica &am