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Ron McDonald, age 55, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009. He was born January 3, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late, Mac & Betty McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a computer teacher at Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta campus, for 9 years. He attended the Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Austell, GA. Survivors include his wife, Tammie McDonald; son & daughter-in-law, Bobby & Audrey McDonald of Hiram, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Shonnie & Corey Underhill of Alpharetta, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Gail & Rick Coatsworth of Englewo

Tom Watson Rowell, age 88, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009. He was born September 8, 1920, in Carrollton, GA, to the late, John Harvey Rowell and the late, Bertha Beatrice Barlow Rowell. Mr. Rowell was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 750th Tank Battalion. He received the Purple Heart, American Theater Service Ribbon, Eamet Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Rowell was a member of American Legion Post 111 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 714. He worked for Lockheed-Martin for 14 years as a mechanic and was a member of New

Dan Phillip Glaze, age 60, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Mr. Glaze was born in Atlanta, on April 30, 1948, to Ethelene East Glaze & the late, Edward D. Glaze. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars. Mr. Glaze was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. in Morningside, Maryland, and a member of the American Legion Post #160 in Smyrna, GA. Mr. Glaze worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad a total of 30 years, 10 years in Special Services and 20 years as a Special Officer in the Police Department. He was a

Herman Williams, age 84, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The son of the late, John Henry Williams & the late, Evie Lou Harper Williams, he was born in Fulton County, November 26, 1924. Mr. Williams was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for Southeastern Industry for 42 years and then worked for the City of Atlanta in the maintenance department for 15 years. Mr. Williams was a member and former pastor of Harper Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Grace Williams; sons & daughters-in-law, Marshall Williams of Hiram, Melvi

Emily June Maple, age 54, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. She was born, December 30, 1954, in Austell, GA, to Evie Irene Holland Walls & the late, Warner Wendell Walls. Besides her father, Mrs. Maple was also preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Sanford Maple and step-son, Jeremy Maple. She was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Daniel Maple of Dallas, and Paul Maple of Dallas; mother, Evie Irene Walls of Powder Springs; brothers & sisters-in-law, Wendell & Patsy Walls of Alpharetta, Terry & Peggy Walls of

Marcelle Carruth Schreiber, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009. She was born in Paulding County, on September 11, 1932, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Gertrude Nix Carruth, and a son, Alan Schreiber. Mrs. Schreiber was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She worked for New Beginnings Day Care for 22 years. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John R. Schreiber; son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Leigh Schreiber of Dallas; sisters, Geneva Blevins of Lithia Springs, and Janette Royston of Atlanta; grandchildren, Brian Schreibe

Joseph Wesley Scoggins, age 88, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born, April 18, 1920, and was preceded in death by his father, Robert. B. Scoggins, Sr., mother, Molly Hudson Scoggins, and daughter, Janice Scoggins Harris. Mr. Scoggins was a decorated Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and became commander of the 601st tank destroyer battalion. Sgt. Scoggins received eleven medals earned during his years of service. He then worked for Simmons Mattress Company for 42 years. Su

Robert Houston “Bobby” Price, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County) died on, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Bobby was born on October 8, 1932, in Montgomery County, Virginia, the son of the late Lester Allen and Myrtle Georgia Price. He was the widower of Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Price. He was active in his home church, Sunnyside Lutheran, in Toms Creek, Virginia; was a minor league baseball player, a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family all know Bobby and Betty are together again. After retiring from a long career in the flooring industry, he worked at Winn Dixie Stores, then with

Kathy Landmon Stanley, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. She was born September 5, 1952, in Greenville, SC, to John M. & Edna Landmon, and was preceded in death by her brother, John Kevin Landmon. Mrs. Stanley graduated in 1970 from South Cobb High School. She loved flowers, gardening, walking, jogging, the outdoors, the beach and picking up sea shells. Mrs. Stanley loved and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and attending their ballgames. She was an administrative assistant with Lee Family Dentistry and attended West Ridge Chur

John Edward Nix, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. He was born June 19, 1930, in Cumming, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon & Elizabeth Nix, and his wife, Barbara June Nix. Mr. Nix was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Jan & Kim Akins of Powder Springs; granddaughter, Alicia Gresham; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Gresham and Jackson Gresham; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009, at 2:00 pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chap

Charlotte Rebecca Cargle, age 69, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was born September 23, 1939, in Rome, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, George & Mamie Kiser; husband, James Edward Cargle; and daughter, Angela Cargle. She was a member of West Metro Church of Christ. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, James Lloyd & Pamela Jean Cargle of Whitesburg, Arlen Wayne Cargle of Rome, Rickey Cargle of Whitesburg, Dale & Michelle Cargle of Douglasville, Gary L. & Katie Cargle of Kennesaw, and James H. &

Melba Mitchell Twilley, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born November 30, 1920, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Parks Mitchell & Aubrey Williams Mitchell; husband, William Edward “Bill” Twilley; daughter, Janice Lagana; and grandson-in-law, Mike Akers. Mrs. Twilley worked as a lab technician at Paulding Memorial Hospital and Medical Arts Hospital for 25 years. She served on the original Paulding Memorial Hospital Board. Mrs. Twilley was a member of Burnt Hickory United Methodist Church. Survivor

Sallie Mae Porter, age 95, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009. She was born on May 4, 1913, in Hiram, GA, to the late Henry and Levada Hitchcock, and was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Porter. Mrs. Porter retired from Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 26 years and was a member of Hiram United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth & Patricia Porter of Acworth, and Butch & Bonnie Porter of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita & Richard Secord of Douglasville, Donn

Raymond Robert Williams, age 71, of Mableton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009. He was born on December 10, 1937, to the late John & Evie Williams, and was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Williams. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, David & Cindy Williams of Douglasville; daughter, Susan Renee Williams of Hiram; brothers and sisters –in-law, Herman & Lillian Williams of Hiram, Vernon & Carol Williams of Forest Park, and Bud Williams of Hiram; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce & Larry Hicks of Alabama; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several

Bobby Morgan Jackson, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009. He was born on February 8, 1941, in Menlo, GA, to the late William and Faris Jackson. Mr. Jackson retired from Lockheed with 33 years of service in the tool and die department and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War stationed at the Panama Canal Zone. He also worked as a farmer, hay bailer, and farrier. He enjoyed hobbies such as rough stock bull riding, steer roping, calf roping, and team roping. He won several buckles, saddles, watches and rope bags while performing in the rodeo. Survivors include his

Bobby Finch Morgan, age 73, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009. He was born on November 30, 1935, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and was preceded in death by his father, James Parks Morgan, Sr., mother, Zelma Finch Morgan, and brother, James Parks Morgan, Jr. He retired as a conductor for the Norfork Southern Railroad after 19 years of service and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Monk Morgan of Dallas; son, Samuel Keith Morgan of Dallas; and sister and brother-in-law, Marsha & Sam Jones of Dallas, several nieces and ne

Sharon Gail Welch, age 63, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009. She was born on September 25, 1945, in LaFayette, GA, to the late Roy William and Bernice Pauline Wallin. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Fellowship Christian Center. Survivors include, husband, Leonard Jerry Welch; son, Jerry Welch of Hiram; daughters and son-in-law, Rhonda & John Johnson of Douglasville, and Jan Welch of Hiram; brother and sister-in-law, Jim & Faye Wallin of Chickamauga, GA; granddaughter, Mandie Welch, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14,

Reba Stone Jackson, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was born, February 12, 1927, in Waco, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter L. & Rosa Lee Stone; husband, Willis Andrew “Pop” Jackson and a son, Terry Lee Finnell. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, James Alton Finnell & Donna of Columbus, GA, Keith Finnell & Dennen of Villa Rica, GA and Michael Finnell & Cathy of Cheyenne, WY; daughters & sons-in-law, Constance Renaud &

Earnesteen Hand, age 74, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born January 25, 1935, to the late James S. & Estora Shelton. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, John & Donna Hand of Dallas; brothers & sister-in-law, Harold & Joyce Shelton of Austell and Larry Shelton of Mableton; sister, Jackie Brackett of New Hope; granddaughter, Betsy Hand; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 12:00 noon, from St. Vince

Evelyn Puckett, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009. She was born on July 5, 1932, to the late Bernard and Jennie Johns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Puckett and brother, Price Johns. Mrs. Puckett was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dallas. Survivors include son, Doug Puckett of Dallas; daughters and son-in-law, Lori Smith of Dallas, and Melanie & Roger Blalock of Dallas; sisters, June Fuller of Dallas, and Thelma Crabb of Dallas; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesd

Lavern Joseph Thielman, age 82, of Villa Rica, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2009. He was born on March 12, 1927, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired after 30 years of service with the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Thielman was preceded in death by his wife, Carol M. Thielman; father, Theidore John Thielman; and mother, Hannah Thielman. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, David & Rosalie Thielman of Plymouth, WI, Thomas & Pam Thielman of West Des Moines, IA, Larry & Juanita Thielman of Lilburn, GA, and Timothy

Dorothy Roberts, age 77, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 04, 2009. She was born on August 15, 1931, in Andrews, SC., and was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Loretta Stevens, mother, Bessie Mae Swails, and father, Henry Lee Swails. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Kyld Roberts of Hiram; daughter, Victoria Lynn Roberts of Hiram; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita & Eddie Howards of North Carolina; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009, at 2 p.m., from Clark Funeral Ho

Bertie Mae Herndon, age 90, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was born in Atlanta on October 16, 1918, and preceded in death by her father, Ottie Lee Starnes, mother, Katie Ruth Fowler Starnes, husband, William V. Herndon, and son, Gary Lee Herndon. Mrs. Herndon was a homemaker and a member of Christ Freedom Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Donald & Cathy Herndon of Lithia Springs; daughters & son-in-law, Frances & Lee Martin of Hiram and Barbara Stover of Dallas; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; six great-great

Billy Harold Ratteree, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born June 6, 1932, and was preceded in death by his parents, Ben. F. & Ruby Hulsey Ratteree, wife, Joan Hardy Ratteree, son, Dennis f. Ratteree, and sister, Betty Mae Ratteree. Mr. Ratteree was a Korean War veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from Southern Bell and AT & T as a PBX Installer, after 33 years, and then was self employed for 15 years with Ratteree Telecom. Mr. Ratteree served on the Paulding County School Board for 8 years, was a member of the

Ivey Herschel Elsberry, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. He was born January 3, 1924, in Polk County, to the late, Ben Zeb Elsberry and the late, Lillie Carruth Elsberry. Mr. Elsberry was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a former Mayor of Hiram and retired as a road superintendent with Paulding County Government. Mr. Elsberry was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Myrtle Elsberry; sons & daughter-in-law, David & Terri Elsberry of Temple, Steve Elsberry of Dallas, and Kevin Elsberry of Dalla