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William Harold “Bill” Keys, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. He was born September 4, 1941, in Marietta, GA, to the late, Jack W. Keys & the late, Agnes Robertson Keys. Mr. Keys was a U. S. Army veteran. He retired from CSX Transportation in 2002, as a railroad freight conductor. He ran the railroad from Tilford yard in Atlanta to the Chattanooga yard for many years. Mr. Keys enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Annette W. Keys; sons & daughters-in-law, Todd & Deneice Little of Dallas and Murray & Linda W

Jack William Booker, age 73 of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. The son of the late, R. C. & Emma Booker, he was born December 23, 1936, in Roswell, GA. Mr. Booker served in the Navy Reserves and worked for over 40 years as the Branch Manager of Harcros Chemicals. He was a past Master of the Springville Lodge #153 F&AM in Powder Springs. Mr. Booker was a loving family man and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty Long Booker; son & daughter-in-law, Marty & Teresa Booker of Dallas; daughters

Margaret Rose Llach, age 54, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was born in Spain on September 16, 1956. Margaret was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, Lorenzo & Rosa S. Llach of Hiram, GA; cousins, Rosa Llach of Spain and Angela Llach of the Netherlands. Funeral services will be Friday, November 19, 2010, at 3:00 PM, from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home, on Thursday, November 18, 2010, from 6:00 PM until 7

Robert Edward Miller, age 69, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010. The son of the late, Robert & Margorie Regina Miller, he was born April 9, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Miller was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U. S. Army and the Coast Guard. He was a Mason and retired as a Professor. Mr. Miller was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Hiram. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Miller; son & daughter-in-law, James Murone Miller & wife, Heather of Savannah, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Sheron Regina Downie &

Rhonwyn Glosson Treadwell, age 50, of Hiram, GA, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010. Born in Alma, GA, May 20, 1960, she was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle & Ruby Glosson and a brother, Ray Glosson. Rhonwyn was a member of Powder Springs First Baptist Church. She was an administrative assistant for Graphic Packaging in Marietta, GA, for over 15 years. Survivors include her son, Brandon Treadwell of Hiram, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, R. L. & Rita Glosson of Canton, GA and Darwin & Julie Glosson of Alma, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Lynn Faulkenberry

Douglas Fairbanks Chandler Sr., age 89, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2010. He was born on August 30, 1921 in Acworth, GA, to the late Daniel & Louise Chandler. He was retired from Lockheed Martin after 33 years, where he was a machinist. Mr. Chandler was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Chandler. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Chandler Jr. & his wife, Debbie of Woodstock and Beve & Joan Chandler of Powder Springs; his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy & Darrell Shelnut of Powder Springs;

Bonnie Marie Motes, age 65, of Bremen, GA, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010. The daughter of the late, Clarence Penn McBrayer & the late, Verdie Mae Hollis McBrayer, she was born March 26, 1945, in Carrollton, GA. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, James Earl Motes; sons & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Christy Motes of Hiram, GA, Chris Motes of Dallas, GA, Michael Motes of Bremen, GA, and Robbie Motes of Bremen, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Mitch Emmett of Kennesaw, GA, Linda Williams & Fred Parker of Cumming, GA, and Lisa Motes of Buchanan, GA; s

Lillian Williams, age 82, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. She was born in Atlanta, GA, April 8, 1928, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry Spencer & Jessie Turner Spencer and husband, Herman Williams. Mrs. Williams worked for many years as a seamstress for Melbourne Manufacturing. She was a member of Harper Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Marshall Williams of Hiram, Melvin Williams & Shirley Fields of Dallas, Michael & Beth Williams of Hiram and Marvin & Teresa Williams of Buchanan; brot

Johnny Deaton, Jr., age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. He was born in Atlanta, GA, June 7, 1948, to Johnny Booth Deaton, Sr. and the late, Betty Katherine Deaton. Mr. Deaton was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U. S. Army. He was retired from Cobb County Toyota as a service writer and had previously worked for Town Center Toyota. Mr. Deaton was a member of Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include his sons & daughter-in-law, Andrew & Nicole Deaton of Dallas, GA and Josh Deaton of Ripley, OH; daughters & son-in-law,

Wilma Myrtle Camp Ragsdale, age 88, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday October 30, 2010. She was born on September 24, 1922, in Powder Springs, to the late William and Myrtle Camp. Mrs. Ragsdale retired from the United States Postal Service where she served 22 years, and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include, husband of 69 years, John Ragsdale; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry & Joan Ragsdale of Dallas, and Terry Ragsdale of Hiram; sisters and brother-in-law, Pauline Ward of Mableton, and Mildred & Henry Hardin of Hapeville; three grandchildren, four grea

Donald Lanier Reece “Crash”, age 39, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010. He was born on April 7, 1971, in Austell, GA. Mr. Reece worked at Metromont Materials as a concrete technician for 20 years and was a member of Ascension Life Christian Center. Survivors include, wife, Kristy Reece of Dallas; son, Joshua Lanier Reece of Dallas; parents, David R. & Dorothy Wallace of Hiram; brothers, David Wallace of North Carolina, Joey Wallace, of North Carolina, Kenneth Reece of Dothan AL, and Jason Wallace of Hiram; sister, Connie Wallace of North Carolina; several nieces and

Kerry David Lindsey, age 66, of Rockmart, GA,(Paulding County), passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010. He was born July 10, 1944, in Cobb County, and was preceded in death by his father, Paul Barto Lindsey & mother, Marian Lee Lindsey; son, Jonathan David Lindsey; brothers, James Lindsey and Joseph Franklin Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a Viet Nam veteran of the U. S. Army. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 28 years and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patsy P. Lindsey; brothers & sister-in-law, Paul Lindsey of Lilburn, GA and Raymond &a

Shirley Sue Byrd, age 63, of Marietta, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010. She was born in Marietta, GA, July 27, 1947. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Smyrna. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Tammy Gentry & husband, Phillip of Hiram, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne Byrd of Taylorsville, GA and Anthony Ray Byrd & wife, Amanda of Taylorsville, GA; mother & father, Martha Sue & Reverend Harold Byrd of Hiram, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Audie Byrd & wife, Samantha of Hiram, GA; and four grandchildren. F

Mary Evelyn Stokes, age 85, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010. She was born on January 21, 1925, in Clayton, NC, to the late James Henry and Mary Eunice Webster. Mrs. Stokes was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include, husband, Fred Stokes of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron & Chris Stokes of Dallas, Harold & Elaine Stokes of Dallas, Gerald & Carol Stokes of Douglasville, and David Stokes & Gayla Walker of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anne & Bob Mason of Hahira, GA; ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren

Don Champion, age 75, of Acworth, GA (Paulding County), passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. He was born in Dallas, GA, November 5, 1934, to the late, Walter Clyde Champion, Sr. & the late, Mary Louise Cato Champion. Mr. Champion was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Brown and brothers, Walter Clyde “Buster” Champion, Jr., Billy Champion, Kenneth Champion and Sam Champion. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 111, Masonic Lodge Bartlett Lodge and Yaarab Temple Shrine. Mr. Champion was Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Dallas First Un

Debra Jean Cornell, age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010. She was born August 9, 1959, in Washington, DC. Mrs. Cornell was preceded in death by a brother, David Baker and a sister, Karen Bowes. She was a medical imaging clerk. Survivors include her husband, Charles G. Cornell of Dallas, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, Christopher & Joana Little of Arizona and James David Wilson of Cartersville, GA; father, Robert Louis Baker of Mesa, AZ; mother, Anita Doris Wiley of Douglasville, GA; brother, Stephen Baker of Arizona; sister & brother-in-law, Julie &

Gail Walden, age 52, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010. She was born December 2, 1957, in Atlanta, to Hall & Sarah Smith. Mrs. Walden had worked as a nursing assistant for Wellstar Cobb Hospital and as a photographer for Olan Mills. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Tim Walden; daughter, Christine Walden of Powder Springs; parents, Hall & Sarah Smith of Hiram; sisters & brothers-in-law, Dale & Jackie Prater of Hiram, Denise & Osie Black of Dallas, and Beth Williams of Hiram; mother-in-law, Gladys Walden of Powder Springs; brother-i

Dan Black, age 61, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was born in Montgomery, AL, January 3, 1949, and was preceded in death by his parents, William S. & Lucy Black and son, Jamie Black. Mr. Black was an electrician and he was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pam Davis Black; daughters & sons-in-law, Stacey & John Fritsche of Dallas, GA and Stephanie & Michael Hart of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Black, Hannah Black, Addisyn Fritsche and Natalie Hart; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tue

Noreen Pauline Crisp, age 48, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010. She was born on September 28, 1962, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late John and Nora Hawkins. Survivors include, husband, Tony Crisp of Dallas; sons, Anthony Crisp of Dallas, and Nicholas Crisp of Dallas; daughter, Christinna Crisp of Dallas; brothers and sister-in-law; John & Pam Hawkins of Cherokee County, and Bill Hawkins of New Jersey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 3 p.m., from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Art Brady officiating.

Richard Swartley Gehman, age 77, of Austell, GA, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010. The son of the late, Wilmer Minninger Gehman and the late, Mary Elizabeth Swartley Gehman, he was born January 29, 1933, in Doylestown, PA. Mr. Gehman served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local #613 for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Joyce Gehman of Austell, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Laura Capps of Hiram, GA, Stephen Capps, Sr. of West Virginia, James & Rena Gehman of Dallas, GA, Jerry Gehman of

Robert Luther Pearson, age 50, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010. He was born August 6, 1960, in Canton, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Pearson. Mr. Pearson retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant, after 20 years of service. He served in Desert Storm and was a chemical warfare instructor for the Air Force. Mr. Pearson was a Commander for the Sons of the American Legion Post 294 and Sergeant of Arms for the American Legion Post 294. He was a lifetime member of both the V.F.W. and Air Force Sergeants Ass

Marshall Forsh Blanton, Jr., age 69, of Hiram, GA, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. He was born, February 11, 1941 in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Forsh Blanton, Sr. and mother, Rebecca Reynolds. Mr. Blanton was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and he retired from Rayloc Corporation as a plant supervisor, after 28 years of service. After his retirement, Marshall’s hobby and passion was leatherworks for his biker community across the southeast region. He was also a licensed gunsmith. Survivors include his son, Marshall F. Blanton, III of Mari

Infant Brayleigh Lorraine Baxter of Hiram, GA, passed away October 10, 2010. She was born October 2, 2010 in Austell, GA, daughter of Brannon Russell Baxter and Rikki-Lynn Archambault Baxter. Brayleigh is also survived by, grandparents, Pam & Rusty Baxter of Dallas, GA, Ron & Betty Archambault of Marietta, GA and Robin Dion of Floral City, FL; great-grandparents, Raymond Archambault of Orlando, FL and Jim & Eloise Williams of Dallas, GA; aunts & uncles, Nikole & Jon Wells of Dallas, GA, Randy & Rene Archambault of Frisco, TX and Renee & Joe Campbell of Powder Sprin

Gregory Zazverskey, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. The son of Leonard Zazverskey and the late, Ann Marie Zazverskey, he was born July 30, 1964, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mr. Zazverskey worked for Publix Super Markets, Inc. as a meat cutter for 11 years. He attended New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Kyle Zazverskey of Dallas, GA and Zachariah Zazvershkey of Dallas, GA; daughter, Michaela Zazverskey of Dallas, GA; father, Leonard Zazverskey of Fairlawn, NJ; sister & brother-in-law, Mary Ann & Mike Huddleston of Gulf Shores, AL;

Cecil Eugene Horne, Sr., age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born March 6, 1930 in Moundsville, AL, to the late, Elmer David Horne and the late, Nancy Jarrell Horne. Mr. Horne was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a supervisor after 35 years of service. Mr. Horne was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lois Haley Horne; sons & daughters-in-law, Cecil E. “Gene” Horne, Jr. & wife, Judy of Dallas and David M. Horne & wife, Bobbie of Douglasville; daughter & so