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Marjorie Anne Gibson, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born on December 14, 1942, in Washington, GA, to the late William Robert Sale & Mary Lois Bufford Sale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Horace Eugene ‘Gene’ Gibson; sister, Janelle Sale Wolf; and a step-son, Phillip Gibson. Marjorie was known by many and enjoyed time with her friends, family and especially her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Dallas First United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Marjorie was

Nickole Sheree Justice, age 37, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018. She was born on April 7, 1981 in Marietta, GA, to Mr. Charles and Tina Justice of Powder Springs, GA. Nickole was a member and served in many capacities at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. She also served the Cobb County community for over ten years as a Court Clerk. Survivors in addition to her parents include; her daughter Violet Justice of Powder Springs, GA, sister, Charley & Robert Colston of Dallas, GA, maternal grandparents, Walt & Gail Koscica of Pow

Jack Bowlin, age 79 of Hiram, GA, passed away on May 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1938 in Birmingham, AL to the late John L. and Lucille Bowlin and was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Bowlin. Mr. Bowlin was a dispatcher in the trucking industries for forty years and a member of Riverside Church of God. Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Janice Patterson Bowlin of Hiram, GA; sons, James (Carol) Bowlin of Acworth, GA, Travis (Sherry) Bowlin of Dallas, GA; daughters, Beverly (Bud) Staggs of Clanton, AL, Sherry (Thomas) Blagg of Hiram, GA; br

W. James Cook, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born on September 5, 1971, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Cook. Mr. Cook was a youth pastor at New Canaan Baptist Church for 13 years and currently the youth pastor for Crossview Community Church for the past two years. James also worked at Tanner Health Systems where he worked as lead chef in the nutritional services. He was a Georgia Bull Dog and Jeff Gordon fan. His heart and passion was working with youth as a youth pastor. Survivors include his father, William Drewery Coo

Louise Dean, age 88, of Austell, GA, passed away on May 21, 2018. She was born on August 2, 1929, in Dallas, GA, to the late Watson Earl & Beulah Hardy, and was preceded in death by her son, Gary Dean. Ms. Dean worked as a seamstress for many years and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include children, Ann & Charles Parson of Hiram, GA, Linda & Mike Bennett of Hiram, GA, Wanda & Robert Palmer of Carrollton, GA, and Jerry & Bea Dean of Whitesburg, GA; sister, Katie Lee Hardy of Dallas, GA; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grand

Betty Elaine Williams, age 60 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her parents; John Robert and Margie Helon Williams and brother, Doc Williams. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Valyncia Hurd of Statesboro, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Alicia Escobar of Acworth, GA, Tiffany and Steven Rollman of Dallas, GA and Amber Tatum of Dallas, GA; sister, Patricia Odum of Pace, FL and seven (7) grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. (Clark Funer

Billy “Bill” McEntyre age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 17,2018 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. He was born on April 05, 1931 to the late Arie Milton and Lucy Elain McEntyre and was preceded in death by his brother, Milton McEntyre, sister, Harriette Allen and brother-in-law, Gene Allen. Mr. McEntrye was a veteran of the United States Army and an inspector for Lockheed-Martin for thirty-five years. He was also a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Kathy Gibson McEntyre of Dallas, GA; daughter, Vicki (Bill) Griswell of Da

Samuel “Sam” Power, age 68, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1949 in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Alexander Power, son, Sam Dylan Power, sister, Andrea Brooks and step father, Andrew House. Mr. Power was veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of Chico State University in California and an educator for over twenty years. Survivors include his mother, Ella “Jane” House, sons, Waylon (Katrina Williams) Power of Mableton, GA, Michael (Crystal) Power of Villa Rica, GA; brothers, James Hous

Clyde O. Bailey, age 81, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born on May 29, 1936, of Enid, MS, to the late Riley & Martha Bailey, and was preceded by his first wife, Ima Jean Bailey, and second wife Geraldine Bailey. Mr. Bailey retired after 33 years from General Motors and owned and operated CO Bailey Grading & Hauling for many years. Survivors include his children, Renee & Skeet Jones of Smyrna, GA, Kelly & Danny Johnson of Dallas, GA, and C.J. Bailey of Dallas, GA; brothers, Carroll & Freda Bailey of Marietta, GA, John & Mary Bail

Mae Wills, age 95, of Dallas, GA, passed away on May 14, 2018. She was born on March 2, 1923, in Dallas, GA, to the late WE & Emma Benson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Wills. Mae owned Wills Grocery for over 40 years and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Billy Wills of Dallas, GA; brother, Floyd Benson of Dallas, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 11 AM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Todd Tibbitts and Reverend Eddie Davidson officiating. Interment will f

Pauline Roberts Allen, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late William & Dessie Hicks Roberts, and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Gordon Roberts, Luna Bell Payne, Mildred Chandler, Dewey Roberts and Florence Shaw. Mrs. Allen retired from Sewell Manufacturing in Bremen, GA, after 40 years of service and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 68 years, Carl Wayne Allen of Dallas, GA; daughter, Paulette A. & Carlton Rakestraw of Dallas, GA; g

Theresa Horton Brooks, age 65, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 05, 2018. She was born on October 20, 1952 in Gadsden, AL to the late Marvin “Cotton” and Peggy Smith and preceded in death by her brother, Doyle McMichen. Survivors include her husband Donald Brooks of Powder Springs, GA; children, Misty (Thomas) Brown of Hiram, GA, Chris (Christy) Horton of Dallas, GA, Rebecca Horton of Sacramento, CA; sister, Becky (Larry) Ballard of Gadsden, AL; grandchildren, Dylan (Tori) Brown, Carly (Kyle) O’Sheilds, Logan Horton, Gage Horton, and Zoey Horton; great- grandchil

Charles Ermine Norred, age 76 of Hiram, GA passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 6, 2018. He retired from Jim Ellis Automotive Group after approximately 20 years and was a faithful Christian. Mr. Norred was preceded in death by his parents; George Norred and Margene Smith Williams. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Norred of Hiram, GA; sons and daughter-in-law; Derek and Ashley Norred of Dunwoody, GA, Kevin Norred of Hiram, GA; sister, Elaine Vincent of MS and 2 grandchildren, Blake and Avery Norred of Dunwoody, GA. Graveside services will be held on May 9, 2018 at 2:00

Donald “Donnie” Anthony Biesiada, age 69 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Donnie was married to his first love, Sue for 35 years, always the life of the party who was a true family man and friend, he loved to dance and ride motorcycles and served our country in the Vietnam War. He was an Owner/Operator of an 18 wheeler for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ladislaus and Sophie Biesiada and sister, Karen Cahill. Survivors include his beloved wife; Sue Biesiada of Dallas, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynette and Chris Austin, of Lakeville, PA a

Terry Milton Sizemore, age 67 of Villa Rica, GA passed away at his residence on Saturday morning, May 5, 2018. He was a Simple Man, who loved Nascar and Western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents; William Bartow and Gladys Elouise Sizemore; sister, Gladys Louise Manning and brother, Jack Lamar Sizemore. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; Tracy and Alan Tull of Villa Rica, GA and Amber Sizemore and partner, Hannah Gunckel of Dallas, GA; grandchildren; Beckham Tull, Addison Tull and Ryder Sizemore. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 9,

Misty Michelle Gianopoulos, age 52, of Moreland, GA, passed away on April 23, 2018. She was born on December 2, 1965, in Austell, GA, to the late Emmett C. & Annette Proctor, and was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Hamby. Ms. Gianopoulos retired from Cobb County School System as a bus driver where she worked for over 20 years and was a member of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, in Marietta, GA. Survivors include children, Mathew & Fatima Gianopoulos of Dallas, GA, Bobby & Misty Presley of Hiram, GA, and Nikole Gianopoulos of Moreland, GA; sisters, Kathy

Karen Albritton, age 78, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born on December 10, 1939, in Anniston, AL, to the late Willis Byron & Mary Alice Cleveland, and was preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Albritton. Mrs. Albritton was a member of King Springs Baptist Church in Smyrna, GA. Survivors include daughters, Angie & Ron Woodall of Hiram, Ga, and Paige Albritton of LaGrange, GA; sister, Rita Moffitt of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Ashley Montgomery, Austin Woodall, Larry Woodall, and Ella Woodall; great-grandchildren, Sanders Montgomery, Si

Helen Hurley Denson, age 84 of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was a mother and homemaker who was preceded in death by her parents; Henry Wallace and Ludie Mae McGinnis Hurley; daughter, Brenda Elsberry and son-in-law, James Edward Adair. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Michael Griffith and JoAnn Epperson of Rockmart, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Dennis Priest of Cartersville, GA, Darlene Adair of Cartersville GA, Patricia and Lynnwood Mancil of Dallas, GA, and Ronny Elsberry of Dallas, GA; brother, Harold Hurley of Rome, GA; sister, Li

Billie Louise Dotson, age 73, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1944 in Gary, IN., to the late Harry and Ana Mae Menear. Mrs. Dotson was preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Dotson and her parents. Survivors include her son, Kevin Michael Dotson of Dallas, GA., daughter, Michelle and Richard Walraven of Dallas, GA., brothers; Dennis “Corkey” Menear of IN., Thomsa Menear of IN., Richard Menear of Rockmart, GA., Brian Menear of IN., sisters; Renee Winicky of Hobart, IN., Cherie Rice of Rockmart, GA., grandchildren; Joseph Walrave

Roy “P-nut” Staton, age 51, of Navarre, FL, passed away on April 17, 2018. He was born on March 4, 1967, to the late William & Shirley Staton. Mr. Staton worked as a maintenance supervisor. Survivors include wife, Teresa Staton of Navarre, FL; son, Michael & Savanah Staton of Rockmart, GA; daughter, Crystal & Josh Lowery of Chicago; brothers, Claude Staton of Cartersville, GA, Steven Monica of Lockland, FL, Tom Monica of Fayetteville, NC, and Billy Staton of Louisiana; and sisters, Penny Gentry of South Carolina, Angie Monica of Cartersville, GA. Funeral services will be he

Billy Renfroe, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on February 23, 1926, in Dallas, GA, to the late John William & Zera McClung Renfroe, and was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Randy Turner. Mr. Renfroe was a United States Airforce veteran serving in World War II and retired from Sears & Roebuck as a department assistant Manager after 40 years of service. He was a member of Westside Christian Church. Survivors include wife of 66 years, Frances Gorda Renfroe of Dallas, GA; daughter, Patty & Ben Vaughn of Dallas, GA; brother, Jimmy

Summer Fawn Murdock Treadwell, age 37, of Dallas, GA, passed away on April 12, 2018. She was born on January 29, 1981, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Murdock, and grandmother Sadie Newman. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Chase Treadwell & Shanna Barker of Dallas, GA, Shea Treadwell & Jake Christian of Dallas, GA, Cameron Treadwell of Dallas, GA, and Sky Howard of Dallas, GA; father Sherman Leroy Murdock of Daytona Beach, FL; mother, Bonnie Dale Tibbitts of Dallas, GA; sister, Camille Murdock & Chad

Sandra “Fernie” L. Van Gilder, age 78, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Joseph E. & Charlotte F. Sanders, and was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Eugene Sanders. Mrs. Van Gilder worked as a Certified Medical Assistant for Cobb Neurology and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was the best mother and wife ever, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a caretaker. Fernie loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and always loved seeing the lost saved. Christmas was always her favorite

Richard “Rick” Ober, age 70, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1948, in San Bernardino, CA, to the late William & June Ober, and was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Gail Ober Bailey. Mr. Ober worked for as a journeyman in the shipyards in Long Beach, CA, was a loving father and husband and enjoyed joking with his brothers. Survivors include wife of 19 years, Laura Ober of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Cheryl & Brent Swearingen of Murrieta, CA, Brandy Ober & Tony Gardner of Anaheim, CA, and Denise & Timothy Rivell of

C.W. Maxwell, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2018. He was born on April 23, 1943, in Dallas, GA, to the late Raymond Grady & Emma Bell Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell worked as a cement finisher, was a member of Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 148, and was loving husband and father. Survivors include wife of 51 years, Peggy Maxwell of Dallas, GA; daughter, Samantha Ann Maxwell of Roswell, GA; brothers, John A. & Wendy Maxwell of Jasper, GA, Ronald & Jean Maxwell of Dallas, GA, and Charles R. Maxwell of MO; sisters, Mary Appleton of Dallas, and Martha Jo