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David Edward O’Connell, age 80 of Marietta, GA passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin as a supervisor for approximately 35 years and a member of the Assembly of God in Marietta, GA. Mr. O’Connell was preceded in death by his parents, John Patrick and Alice Rust O’Connell. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lois O’Connell of Marietta, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert & Denise O’Connell of Kennesaw, GA, David and Darlene O’Connell of Marietta, GA and Daniel and Sabrina O’ Connell of Marietta, GA; six (6

J.C. Sims, SR, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1939, in Benton, AR, to the late Winnie & Rucile Sims, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie Sims and Eugene Sims, and sister, Darlene Warren. Mr. Sims retired after 20 years of service for the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Sims of Dallas, GA; son, James & Adriana Sims, JR of Dallas, GA; daughter, Linda Evelyn & Lee Wagner of Ellenwood, GA; br

Bobby Gene Freeman, age 83, of Dallas, GA., passed away on February 2, 2018. He was born in Hiram, GA., on December 18, 1934 to the late Walter and Jessie(Johnson) Freeman. Mr. Freeman worked as a shipping clerk for Jervis B. Webb for 15 years and Austell Box Board as a supervisor for 28 years. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Joe Freeman, his sisters, Geraldine Reese, Florence Reese, Christine Renfroe, first wife, Mary Alice Freeman and his great grandson , Isaac Parks. Survivors include

Chris Waters, age 56, of Hiram, GA, passed away on January 31, 2018. He was born on July 4, 1961, in Macon, GA, to the late James & Carrie Lee Waters, and was preceded in death by his son, Blake Waters, brothers, Cromer Waters and C.D. Waters, and sister, Patsy Davis. Mr. Chris Waters worked as an install & Maintenance Elevator Constructor for Genesis for 5 years. Survivors include daughters, Brooke Waters of Villa, Rica, GA, and Lacey Waters of Hiram, GA; sister, Marcey & Butch Sands of Peachtree City, GA; grandchild, Lennox Sellers; several nieces and nephews.

Allene Harris Magill, Ed.D., a tireless advocate for student engagement, professional educators and public education, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. She was the executive director of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and former superintendent of three Georgia school districts. Allene is survived by her husband, Charles Magill, sons Steve (Kim) Magill and Tim Magill, grandchildren Taylor (Ryan) Sterritt, Cassidy (Justin) Evans, Caroline Magill, Riley Magill, Cade Magill and Ty Magill. Allene was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Dec. 27, 1943. Sh

MSGT William “Sam” McDowell, age 74, of Powder Springs, GA; passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1943, in Cedartown, GA, to the late Ullyses Samuel & Connie Mae McDowell, and was preceded in death by his step-son, Robert Pearson; brothers, Robert McDowell and Ellis H. McDowell; brothers-in-law, Gene Thomason and Calvin Phillips; sisters, Lucille Phillips and Gail Nantz, and sister-in-law, Frances McDowell. Mr. McDowell retired from the United States Air Force as MSTG after 22 years of service and from Lockheed Martin where he worked as a supervisor. He was a memb

JoAnn Cole, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Oakland, CA, to the late Jack Wilson and Willie Maude Buchanan, and was preceded in death by her children, Robby venable and Bryan Cole. Mrs. Cole worked as a nurse for Paulding Wellstar Nursing Home for over 25 7ears and was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 42 years, Donald Cole of Dallas, GA; daughter, Sandy & Brent Howell of Temple, GA; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 3 PM, from

Ms. Sherry Lynn Worch, age 58, of Dallas, GA passed away suddenly at her residence on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was employed as a Retail Manager for Marshall’s for more than 25 years. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Giles Walker and son-in-law, Devin Harris. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Harris of Dallas, GA; mother, Geraldine Walker of Dallas, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Mary Turner of Dallas, GA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev

Judy Smith Sizemore, age 63, of Dallas, GA., passed away on January 25, 2018. She was born on November 27, 19454 in Atlanta, GA., to the late Ollie and Eddis Smith. Judy worked for Pamarco Manufacturing in the accounts payable department for over 16 years and was a member of New Seasons Church. She was preceded in death by her 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include her daughter; Amber (Hannah Gunckel) Sizemore of Dallas, GA., her 3 brothers; Larry (Kelly) Smith of GA., Joe (Carol) Smith of GA., Terry Smith of TX., her sister, Beverly (Joe) Smelser of Loganville, GA., her 3 grandc

F. Morris Christian, age 76 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit. Morris was Owner of Carter Concrete, a faithful, lifelong member of New Canaan Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 52 years, during this time he also held offices including; Sunday School Superintendent, Training Union Director, Finance Committee, and many others; he was also a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Louise Huff Christian and twin brother, Marvin Christian. Survivors include his loving wife, Marga

Bruce Edward East, age 62, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born on November 5, 1955, in Bristol, PA to the late Charles Edwin & Patricia Joanne East. Mr. East worked as a production manager for Geographics Atlanta, a graduate of Bishop Egan High School in Levittown, PA in 1973 and was a member of Trinity Anglican Church in Douglasville. Survivors include his wife Ellen Ann East of Temple, GA; stepchildren, John & Marrie Tronolone of Lilburn, GA, Theresa Tronolone of Atlanta, GA, and Andrew Tronolone of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Chuck & Marge Ea

Issac Tate, age 60, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away on January 20, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1957, in Kinder, LA, to the late Matthew & Margaret Tate, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Tate and Mark Tate. Mr. Tate was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for C.C.O.G. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Daniel Tate of Tallapoosa, GA, Jonathan David Tate of Tallapoosa, GA; former wife, Patricia Tate of Marietta, GA; brothers, Melvin Tate of LA, Samuel Tate of GA, Paul Tate of Texas, and Oswald Tate of Dallas, GA; Priscilla Thompson of LA; and many

Wayne Gaddis, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was born on September 7, 1941, in Corbin, KY, to the late C.A & Lilly Mae Gaddis, and was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Carol Gaddis and daughter, Shirley Gaddis. Mr. Gaddis retired from United States Air Force after 25 years of service where he served in the Vietnam War and also retired from Lockheed-Martin after 20 years as a technical writer. Survivors include son, Steve Gaddis of Dallas, GA; daughter, Cindy & Joe Meyer of Fairfield, OH; sisters, Irene Tackett of Loveland, OH, Carol Craver of Mil

Wyline Lee Black, age 71, of Villa Rica, GA., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born on November 15, 1946 in Villa Rica, GA., to the late Erbin and Clara Lee. She worked as a prep cook for Ryan’s for 14 years and was also a member of New Georgia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, her parents and her nephew, Darrell Schmidt. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Parson of Powder Springs, GA., her son, Bobby and Shawn Godsey of Dallas, GA., her daughter, Billie Jo and Randy Brady of Villa Rica, GA., her brother, Wendall Lee of Bowden, GA., her

Betsy Jane Shipp, age 80, of Powder Springs, GA., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Lexington, KY., to the late Hugh and Linnie Shipp. Mrs. Shipp worked as a sales clerk for sears for more than 20 years and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 2 sisters and her parents. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Ronnie Keith Shipp of Powder Springs, GA., her 2 sons; Hugh and Donna Kirk of Cedartown, GA., Troy and Robin Bowman of Cumming, GA., her 4 daughters; Clarice Lee of Dallas, GA., Phyllis

Ollie Mae Lewis, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Dallas, GA, to the late Sam Clifton & Nancy Dodd Fennell, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Buck” Lewis, several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Don & Debbie Lewis of Dallas, GA; daughters Shelbia & Ottis Bone of Dallas, GA, and Lisa & Rev. Travis Warren of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Chris & Leigh Ann Lewis, Jason & Cathy Lewis, Jami & Seth Holcomb, Jesse &

Reita “MA” Parks, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1951, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Donald Chester & Catherine Allene Jones, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Danny Jones and John Jones. Survivors include husband of 48 years, Wayne Parks of Dallas, GA; son, Jason Parks of Dallas, GA; daughter, Michelle & Michael Reece of Springville, TN; brothers, Chester & Becky Jones of Dalton, GA, and Brent Jones of Dallas, GA; sisters, Carolyn & Johnny Dorsey of Rocky Face, GA, Sandra & Randy Morris of Dallas, GA,

Edward Steele Moseley JR age 88, passed away on January 16, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1930, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Edward Steele Moseley Sr. and Catherine Ragsdale Moseley, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Faye Moseley and son, Jeffrey Alan Moseley. He was a veteran of the Navy and served in the Korean war. Mr. Moseley was a manufacturing engineer at Carrier Transicold and a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his children: Mark Edward and Patricia Moseley of Bend, OR. Siri Anne Gomes of Kennesaw, Ga. and Edward S. Moseley III of At

Jackie Reece, age 78, of Douglasville, GA. (Paulding County) passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Robert Vanburen Ledford and Mrs. Jennie Louise Ledford. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Lamar Reece, SR, and her son, Robert ‘Red’ Ledford. Jackie was a faithful member of Ridge Road Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Jerry Lamar & Linda Reece, of Villa Rica, GA.; daughters, Julie & Tony Barreno of Dallas, GA, and Donna & Gary Buzzard of Temple, GA; grandchildr

Anthony “Tobar” Boze, age 63 passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. He was employed as a Truck Driver with Madison Industries and preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Margaret Boze. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law; Jerry and Karen Boze of Dallas, GA; sister and brother-in-law; Juanita “ Shorte” and Mike Powers of Deltona, FL nieces and nephews; Josh Powers of FL, Crystal and Jason Bragg of Dallas, GA, Jim Styres of CO, Chris and Beth Boze of Dallas, GA, and Michele Powers of FL; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will

Master William Sullivan Dunmire, age 5, of Rockmart, GA., passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. He was born on October 25, 2012 in Austell, GA., to Levi Dunmire and Brittney Smith. Survivors include, his mother Brittney and Charles Smith of Rockmart, GA., his father, Levi Dunmire of FL., his brothers; Brandon Dunmire of Dallas, GA., Chipper Smith of Rockmart, GA., Dawson Smith of Cedartown, GA., Jordan Smith of Douglasville, GA., his grandparents; Charles and Sandy Smith of Dallas, GA., Arleen Shoemake of Temple, GA., and Dee Anderson of Hiram, GA

Fay M. Tibbitts, age 83, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was born on August 27, 1934 in Dallas, GA. to the late Melvis “Joe” and Eva Benson McMichen. Mrs. Tibbitts worked as a Book Keeper and a secretary for J-5 Construction and was a faithful member of Narrow Way Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Laban R. Tibbitts, her parents, and her brother, Jim McMichen. Survivors include her sons; Michael Laban and Sherrie Tibbitts of Dallas, GA., Dago and Vickie Tibbitts of Dallas, GA., Joey and Mandy Tibbitts of Dallas

Iva Lee Osborn, age 86, passed away on January 4, 2018. She was born on January 15, 1931 in Vinemont, AL. to the late Ernest and Ara Holmes. She was a member of Rockmart Church of Christ. Iva was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Nealy ‘Neal’ Lamar Osborn, her parents, her son, Ronald Dean Osborn, her sister, and three brothers. Survivors include her son, George (Judy) Osborn of Dallas, GA., her brother, Jimmy Holmes of Summerville, AL., her grandchildren; Christina (Chris) Langford of Columbus, MS., Felicia Osborn and her great grandchild, Austin Huffman. Many nieces

Cecil “Slick” Hulsey, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1943, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Bennett Hulsey. Cecil worked for Ford Motor Company for 15 years, owned Dallas Gulf, Cecil Automotive and a pawn shop, and he built custom homes. He was a Christian and member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kathy Hulsey of Dallas, GA; sons, Justin & Jamie Hulsey of Dallas, GA, and Stan Hulsey of Dallas, Ga; daughter, Janeen Hulsey of Dallas, GA; mother and step-father, C

Ruth Olivia Hockenson, age 86, passed away on January 2, 2018. She was born on May 10, 1931, in Maywood, IL, to the late Edward Christopher and Olivia Boldt, and was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, grandson, Jeremy Lindsey and son-in-law, Ronald Overcash. Mrs. Hockenson was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors include husband of 68 years, Hjalmer Ralph Hockenson of Dallas, GA; daughters, Linda Hockenson of Dallas, GA, Janet Ann Lindsey of Palm City, FL, Geraldine May & Elmont White of Dallas, GA, Karen Lynn Overcash of Marietta, GA; and Gale Jean & Bill