Obituaries I - M

Brenda F. Henley Irwin
Died April 2, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Brenda F. Henley Irwin Passes April 2, 2005
Mrs. Brenda Faye Henley Irwin, age 60, of Dallas, Georgia, formally of Cartersville, passed away on April 2, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. She was born March 10, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Edgar Henley and Ruby McCury Henley. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Mike and Shane Stork of Cartersville and Shirley Lynn Jones of Mexico Beach, Florida; step-daughter, Kelly Reaves of Lake Hartwell, Georgia; 7 grandchildren; brother, Jack Henley of Jonesboro.
A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 6 p.m. at the Tabernacle of Worship in Cartersville with Pastor Jack Kitchens officiating. The body was cremated. Please omit flowers. Contributions for funeral expenses may be sent to: Shane Stork at 520 Grassdale Road, Cartersville Georgia 30121,
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George Jackson
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA March 27, 1880    Jackson, Georgia
27 Mar 1880 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Clotted with Human Blood; Fully five thousand people at Dallas yesterday to witness the first hanging that ever occurred in Paulding county, Georgia. The unfortunate person upon whom the sentence of the law was executed was George Jackson, a Negro of twenty-four years of age, and the offense for which he swung was murder.
Jack Moss was his victim and three dollars was the incentive. The place of execution is just one mile north of the Paulding county court house. The scaffold had been erected in a bellow, surrounded on three sides by steep, precipitous hills and by nature was fitted for such an event, and abundant opportunity was give all to witness the execution in its most minute details.
It was on Sunday, December the 7th, 1870, that Jack Moss, a negro companion of Jackson's, was last seen alive and then in company with Jackson himself. From Sunday until Wednesday Moss was not seen' yet this created no remarks until a party of young people found, on the day last mentioned, a hat by the roadside covered with blood; near the hat was also found a large sassafras stick. It was not difficult task to follow the track of blood across the road to a marshy hollow some fifty yards distant, where the body of Jack Moss, with a fractured skull and severed wind-pipe lay.
Thomas Ragsdale, coroner of the county, was notified and he at once proceeded to the spot where he found the body. A jury of inquest, with john George as foreman, was impaneled and an investigation began. The had was recognized as the property of Jack Moss and the stick as that of George Jackson's, therefore, it is not strange that suspicion at once pointed to Jackson as the guilty party. He was sent for, but when told what was wanted, refused to go: yet a little persuasion brought him face to face with his victim. At first he denied any knowledge whatever of the killing, but subsequently said he knew the man who did kill him, and gave the name of a Negro residing nearby.
The evidence adduced before the coroner, although wholly circumstantial, was conclusive as to the guilt of Jackson, and further established the fact that the deed was done for the purpose of procuring three dollars which Moss's father had paid Jack that day in Jackson's presence. In accordance with the verdict of the jury of inquiry Jackson was committed to jail to await the action of the grand jury, which body on the 21 of February, 1880, found a true bill against the accused. On the same day the trial began and continued two days, Judge Underwood presiding and the solicitor-general and Mesars. Harper and Adair appearing for the prosecution.
The defense was represented by Mesars, Bartlett, Bell and Thompson. A plea of not guilty was entered, and although the defense had not a single witness a stubborn fight was made in behalf of the prisoner.
At the conclusion of the second day's trial the case was submitted to the jury who after an absence of an hour and a half rendered a verdict of guilty, and on the 4th, sentence was passed upon Jackson by the presiding judge. Since then Jackson has seen his end approach day by day, until yesterday at 11:55, when he was hung. By request of the doomed man, 12 o'clock was the time appointed for his execution.
Yester, in company with Sheriff Braswell, at 10am, a Constitution reporter visited the condemned man in his cell in the Paulding county jail. When they entered the corridor, Jackson was standing at the door of his cell holding to the bars and quietly looking at the crowded streets, made so by his execution. When told that a reporter had called to see him his face beamed with smiles and he extended his hand. Jackson was evidently a Negro of superior sense, quick, sharp and clever. In height he was five feet nine inches and weighed one hundred and ninety-seven pounds and although as black as jet was rather pleasing in his facial expression. He talked freely and sensibly, acknowledging the crime as given in his remarks upon the gallows. During the conversation his shroud was brought in and preparation for his execution begun. When the shroud was put on it was found to be too long and it was proposed to have it cut off, when he said: 'No, pin it up. I can hold it up like the women folks.' The shroud having been adjusted and hi hands manacled and arms pinioned, the rope-a three quarter inch hemp-was adjusted, but during the whole time he displayed remarkable nerve and calmness. At 10:30 Drs. Foster and Robertson made an examination and pronounced him not the least bit rattled, and in five minutes he was on his way to the wagon for his last ride, from which, when he entered, he quietly surveyed the crowd, smiling calmly at the curious upturned eyes. He then took a seat on his coffin, and surrounded by a guard of forty men armed with double-barreled shot-guns began his march to the scaffold.
At 10:45 he descended from the wagon, and with a firm treat coolly ascended the twenty steps to reach the floor upon which he should make his last stand. Upon the scaffold, besides the prisoner, were Sherriff Braswell, Rev. Wm. Colster, Drs. Robertson and Foster, the sheriff from Polk county and a Constitution reporter. Sheriff Braswell, stepping to the front of the gallows said that he hoped good order would be maintained.
It may be well to said that fears of an outbreak among the negroes was feared on account of a trade and rue which Jackson had made of his body with a certain Paulding county physician. Then the rev. Mr. Colster read a portion of the 37th chapter of the book of Numbers, and after its completion Jackson stepped to the front of the gallows and said: 'Ladies and Gentlemen: I know what you are here for. My time has come. I must die and be hung. I killed Jack Moss and I killed him to save my life ' but now I lose both. We was playin cards and I win'ed his money, and he said I must give it back or die. I said I wouldn't and he cut at me

Mrs. Jos. N. Jackson
 Paulding New Era October 15, 1886   Died. On last Wednesday morning, the wife of Mr. Jos. N. Jackson, of Buchanan, died after a protracted illness of several weeks. (Waco Enterprise)
October 15, 1886
Died. At the home of Mr. E.H. Burden, Wednesday, October 6, 1886, Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, wife of Mr. Joe Jackson and sister of Mrs. E.H. Burden, after an illness of several months. (Haralson Banner)

Thomas Jacobs infant
 Paulding New Era August 8, 1884   Died - Thomas Jacobs infant died while visiting at Acworth.

Mrs. Allison Lynn Fannin James
Died August 13, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mrs. Allison Lynn Fannin James, age 28 of Hiram, Georgia passed away Friday, August 13, 2004.
She is survived by her son, Austin Tyler James; parents, Leslie and Sherrie Fannin of McDonough; sister, Wendy Golden of Marble Hill and maternal grandmother, Martha Bryant of Atlanta.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Davis-Strumpf Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Quinn Evans officiating.
Interment followed in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Davis-Strumpf Funeral Home, Austell was in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Hill Janes
April 28, 1943 - October 16, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Joyce Hill Janes Passes Away Oct. 16, 2004
Joyce Hill Janes died Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Cobb Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born in Oconee County, Georgia on April 28, 1943, the daughter of Vinnie Hunsinger Hill and the late Woodie Hill. She was a member of The Second Baptist Church and was previously employed by the Paulding County School System.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons, Roger Tiller and Richard Janes, both of Dallas; two grandchildren, Katie and Justin Tiller; three brothers, Claude Hill of Cookstown, New Jersey, Tommy Hill of Colbert, Georgia and Stanley Hill of Ila, Georgia; five siters, Betty Archer of Hull, Georgia, Marie Drake and Sarah Welch, both of Comer, Georgia, Lynda Hill of Mauldin, South Carolina, Brenda See of Danielsville, Georgia; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her brother Elvis E. Hill, predeceased her.
Joyce chose to donate her body to Life University. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Second Baptist Church, 413 W. Memorial Drive, Dallas, Georgia 30132.

Jarman, Mary
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA November 15, 1896    Jarman, Mary
Child Wife Innocent.
Paulding superior court has been engaged during the past few days in the trial of the case of the state against Mrs. Sallie Jarman, charged with murder.
The case is in some respects a most remarkable one. the defendant is a slip of a girl, a childish figure in short dresses, who only passed her fourteenth birthday last July. She looks less like a murderess than any criminal I have ever seen. It is almost impossible to believe that one with such an innocent looking face could be guilty of such a heinous crime. Her manner is gentle, her features delicate and rather pretty. She is the daughter of Mr. Nathan Barron, a prominent and substantial citizen of this county.
On the 22nd of last March she was until in marriage to William Jarman, himself only seventeen years of age. During the next few days the bridal couple divided the time between the homes of Mr. Barron and Mr. George Jarman, the father of the groom. On the 3rd of April while Mr. George Jarman and his wife had gone to Dallas, Sallie Jarman prepared the noonday meal for the family, which was very frugal, consisting of turnip salad, vinegar pie and coffee.
The seven members of the family who drank the coffee immediately became very ill, and commenced vomiting violently, from the old 'Granny' Jarman down to little two-year-old Mary. They continued to be very sick for several days, but all finally recovered except little Mary, who died on the following Monday, after a great deal of suffering. The only persons who ate the dinner who were not made sick were Sallie Jarman and a baby grandchild of Mr. Jarman's, who had not taken any of the coffee, according to the testimony of the state's witnesses.
Sallie Jarman was sent by the old 'granny' several hundred yards to a neighbor's house for assistance and was gone for two hours, leaving the family in that helpless condition. She claimed in her statement, however, that she drank some of the coffee, and that she was sick on the way to the neighbor's house, and this caused the delay.
Dr. M.U. Nix was called to attend the sick members of the family, and stated the symptoms indicated arsenical poisoning. Besides constant vomiting the symptoms consisted principally of redness of the eyes, the swelling of the face, feeble pulse and intense, burning thirst.
On account of the actions of the defendant, suspicion fastened upon her, as she prepared the coffee, and it was claimed by the state's witnesses that she had procured a package of 'rough on rats' from her father's country store and put it into the coffee, although the testimony in regard to this was purely circumstantial.
There were various theories advanced to account for the violent illness of the Jarman family, the defense attempting to show that it might have been caused by the acid in the vinegar pie, which was cooked in a tin pan. The experts, however, testified that there would hardly be enough poison from this source to go around among so many patients, and do so much damage; for it was also testified that there were a great many chickens killed by it, and a hog and dog made very sick from eating slops in which the coffee had been thrown. Another theory of the defense was that the poison was kept there by Luke Jarman, another son; to put into his 'blockade' whisky to make it 'bead,' and that some had accidentally got into the coffee.
One very investigative witness by the name of McMeekin, after feeling the pulse of each patient, stated that he 'differed' from the doctor and others as to the poison theory, and to demonstrate his conviction on the subject proposed to eat a portion of each article of food that the family had for dinner if Dr. Nix would treat him free of charge in case his demonstration failed to demonstrate. He did actually eat some of the salad and the vinegar pie, but allowed himself to be persuaded not to tackle the coffee.
Twelve days after the death of the child her body was disinterred and a postmortem examination made by Dr. W. C. Connally, of this place. The stomach and liver were sent to Professor George F. Payne, state chemist, who analyzed them. Both Dr. Connally and Professor Payne testified in the case that they found no traces of arsenical poisoning, but admitted that the poison could have been vomited so as to leave no trace, and yet enough have been absorbed into the system to produce death.
There seems to be an entire absence of motive if it be true that the poison was put into the coffee by the defendant. There was no evidence to show that she had any trouble with her young husband, but there was some testimony that she was very reluctant to leave her father's house the day before the alleged crime to return to the home of her husband's father, though this was denied by the defense and evidence offered to disprove it. The only plausible theory to account for her act, if guilty, is that she was trying a childish experiment and did not anticipate the disastrous consequences to her husband's family; or else, she had found marriage a failure, and tired of her young husband, whose habits were not the best and thought this the quickest method to get rid of him and his family. There was some testimony offered by the state, but ruled out by the court, in reference to her actions toward her husband, which aroused some suspicion, although he was sick at the time the dinner was eaten, and drank none of the fatal coffee.
During the trial the defendant has been perfectly self-possessed and shown no emotion whatever. She seems to have no conception of the gravity of her situation; or else, conscious of innocence, she has no fear of the verdict. Her statement on the stand was well delivered and indicated no lack of intelligence. There are no marks of the criminal about her. After studying her child-like and apparently guiltless face, outside of the evidence, the conclusion is almost irresistible that she is innocent

Mr. Pierce Johns
 Paulding New Era June 10, 1887   Died. Mr. Pierce Johns of this county died last Sunday night. He had been in bad health several years.

Mr. Charles Johnson
 Paulding New Era July 12, 1889   Died. Mr. Charles Johnson, near Hiram, was interred at Flint Hill last 5th Sunday.

Emily Jean Johnson
Died April 13, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Emily Jean Johnson Passes April 13, 2005
Mrs. Emily Jean Johnson, age 83, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was born in Czechoslovakia on July 29, 1921. She was of the Catholic Faith.
Surviving are her son, Gary Johnson of Cleveland, TN; a daughter and son-in-law, Lavada and Janez Zabnikar of Hiram; a brother Bill Kozar of Dearborn, Michigan; 6 grandchildren.
No services are planned. The body was cremated.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Julia Johnson
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Julia Johnson
Died March 24, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Julia Johnson Passes Away March 24, 2005
Mrs. Julia Johnson, 72, of Concord, Georgia, formerly of Dallas, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 24, 2005. She was born June 19, 1932 the daughter of the late William and Pauline McConnell. She was a homemaker and of the United Pentecostal Faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert 'Gil' Austin Johnson and her daughter, Janet Johnson Cole.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Lamar and Greta Johnson of Thomaston, Reverend Larry and Dorine Johnson of Ballground, LaVaughn and Donna Johnson of Dallas and Lorne and Rebecca Johnson of Temple; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Reverend Jimmy Driskell of Aragon, Lola and Reverend Ken Formby of Villa Rica and Sandra Johnson Jones of Williamson, Georgia; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Davis of Flomaton, Alabama and Quida and Tom Starbuck of Mechanicsville, Maryland; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverends Larry Johnson, Ken Formby and Jimmy Driskell officiating.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary M. Johnson
December 11, 1914 - October 14, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Mrs. Mary M. Johnson Passes Oct. 14, 2004

Mrs. Mary M. Johnson, age 89, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away October 14, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Center.
Mrs. Johnson was born December 11, 1914 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late John and Rhader (Purser) Howard. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. She was a Homemaker and also worked in the Textile Industry.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Elsie Lee Holland of Dallas and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted in Benson Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Cox officiating with Rev. Wiley Butler providing the prayer. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Bennie Nash, Mrs. Willette Tomlin and Ms. Lamon Tibbitts.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Hardin, Billy Holland, Mark Holland, Allen Clay, Tim Atcheson, and Travis Atcheson.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Melba 'Dea' Mathis Johnson
Died March 24, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, March 31, 2005    Mrs. Melba 'Dea' Mathis Johnson Passes
Mrs. Melba 'Dea' Mathis Johnson , age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away March 24, 2005 at her residence.
'Dea', as she was affectionately called by all who loved her, was born January 31, 1920 in Petal, Mississippi, daughter of the late William Chester Mathis and the late Eleanor Cochran Mathis. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas and retired from the Paulding County School System as a Special Education Teacher.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kay Belcher and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Lyn) Shelton, both of Dallas; two sons, Mr. George Johnson, III and Mr. William C. Sonny Johnson, both of Dallas; two sisters, Juanita Berry of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Mrs. Minnie Lee Stone of Laurel, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Pam Call, Audrey Kendall, Beth Redmond and James Shelton; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Charlie and Annette Marsh of Gainesville and Mrs. Doris Johnson of Milledgeville and brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Johnson of Gainesville.
In addition to her parents, William and Eleanor Cochran, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, George G. Johnson, to who she married on September 1, 1944.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alton Wilson and Rev. Greg Potts officiating. Special music was rendered by the Joyful Singers under the direction of Mrs. JoAnn Lawrence.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Thomas Aiken, Clyde Childers, Don Scoggins, Alan Clay, Ken Rakestraw, and Steve Turner.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson
 Paulding New Era September 6, 1889   Died. Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson, wife of William Johnson, of this county, departed this life on the 6th at Mt. Olivet. She leaves a devoted husband, six children, her father as well as a long train of connections and friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Church and had been a consistent Christian for many years.

Clyde Thomas Johnston
July 26, 1924 - October 21, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004   
Mr. Clyde Thomas Johnston Passes
Mr. Clyde Thomas Johnston, age 80, of Dallas, Georgia passed away October 21, 2004 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mr. Johnston was born July 26, 1924, son of the late James Fredrick and Martha Lou (Miller) Johnston. He was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church and worked as a Shipping Clerk/Cabinet Manufacturing.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Reba (Garner-Brown) Johnston of Dallas; son, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Joan) Johnston of Hiram; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Irene) Carter of Dallas; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Angie) Johnston of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Shane (Brandy) Carter of Hiram, and Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Khristy) Johnston of Dallas; great-grandchild, Ms. Kelsey Johnston of Dallas; step-children, Mr. and Mrs. Waiteel (Shelby) Turner of Douglasville, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Jane) Robinson of Dallas, Ms. Mary Ann Brown of Villa Rica, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Annette) Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Cathy) Brown, all of Dallas; 15 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-great-grandchildren’ 4 step-great-great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James and Martha Johnston, he was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Mrs. Adell (Furr) Johnston, who passed away in December 1989.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. James R. Burdette and Rev. Billy Bell officiating. Special music was rendered by Fonda Beavers, Willard Walker and Becky Bearden.
Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Johnston, Jason Johnston, Shane Carter, Darrell Turner, Chris Brown, Casey Wade.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

J.R. Jones
The Paulding New Era February 15, 1883   Mr. J.R. Jones, who was shot by Mr. S.S. Moore, last Tuesday week, has since died from the effect of his wound.  He died last Saturday morning in Dallas and was removed to his home in the country on Saturday evening, and was buried on Sunday, at the family burying ground.

Lawanna Brown Jones March 2, 1925 – July 2, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004  Mrs. Lawanna Brown Jones, age 79, of Dallas, Georgia passed away July 2, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Subacute after a long illness, being a patient since May of 2004.
Lawanna was a life long resident of Paulding County. She was born March 2nd, 1925 in Paulding County to the late Henry W. “Pete” Brown and the late Lona Holland Brown. She was a homemaker and music teacher, and member of First Baptist Church of Dallas since 1941.
Surviving are her husband, Marvin F. (Red) Jones, to whom she was married for more than 62 years; daughters, Ms. Adel Jones of Highlands, North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. John “Jim” (Jean) Pasquale of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Ms. Wendy Cates of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Mrs. Bette B. Dunn of Dallas; brother, Mrs. Curtis Brown of Bonham, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. James Jones of Dallas; brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benson Jones of Columbus, Georgia; brother-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Ruben Jones of Blue Ridge, Georgia, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 4th, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Benson Chapel with Dr. Jim Akins and Rev. Donald J. Rackley officiating. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Rita Nan McTyre Henderson at the organ.
Interment was held at Dallas Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Jimmy Upchurch, Dr. John Convington, Jud Alden, Steve Jones, Bruce Harris, Jim Pasquale and Charles Hardy.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Dallas City Cemetery Trust Fund.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manning Jones
 Paulding New Era September 2, 1887   Died. Sorry to announce the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manning Jones. (Yorkville Dots)

Marvin F. "Red" Jones
Died April 23, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, April 28, 2005  Mr. Marvin F. "Red" Jones Passes April 23
Mr. Marvin F. "Red" Jones, age 81, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away April 23, 2005 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mr. Jones was born May 7, 1923 in Paulding County, Georgia, the son of the late Bennie McGarity Jones and the late Cora Bullock Jones. For many years he worked in the Lumber Business and was the Owner of M. F. Jones Chevrolet Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dallas.
Survivors include two daughters, Ms. Adel Jones of Highland, North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Jean) Pasquale of Nashville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Ms. Wendy Cates of Johnson City, Tennessee; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Benson M. (Dorothy) Jones of Columbus, GA and Mr. Thomas Ruben Jones of Blue Ridge, GA and sister-in-law, Mrs. Joyce H. Jones of Dallas.
In addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie (Cora) Jones, he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 62 years, Mrs. Lawanna Jones, who passed away July 2, 2004; they had been married December 13, 1941; sister, Mrs. Eugenia Jones Blackstock; brother, Mr. Billie Joe Jones and twin boys who passed away at birth.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 2:00 pm in Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Rackley officiating. A Eulogy was given by Mr. Judd Alden. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Rita McTyre Henderson.
Interment followed in Dallas Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Bruce Harris, Jimmy Upchurch, Jim Pasquale, David Cooper, Steve Jones, and Jud Alden. Honorary escorts were Dr. John Covington, Wylie Cates, and Charles Hardy.
Contributions may be sent to the Dallas Cemetery Trust Fund, PO Box 316, Dallas, Georgia.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dallas, Ga., July 14.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 15 Jul 1902     Dallas, Ga., July 14.
Mrs. Nancy Jones, whose home for many years has been 4 miles from this place, died after a brief illness Sunday night. Mrs. Jones is said to have been 04 years old and up to two months ago was remarkably strong, both mentally and physically. Her husband and four sons were killed in and near Dallas during the riots in the days of reconstruction. Mrs. Long has two sons living in Paulding county, besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves an estate valued at something like $15,000.

Mrs. Nancy Louise Jordan
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Mrs. Nancy Louise Jordan Passes March 13
Mrs. Nancy Louise Jordan, age 53, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away March 13, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Jordan was born July 10, 1951 in Spalding County, Georgia, daughter of the late Charles Edward Norton and the late Sara Louise Jones Norton. She worked in the Telephone Industry and was a member of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her husband of more than 8 years, Mr. Michael Jordon of Hiram, having been married on July 5, 1996 and three sons, Mr. Christopher Dunn of Acworth and Mr. Michael Dunn and Mr. Jerry Dunn , both of Hapeville, GA.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Capes officiating.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joe Kato
Died August 30, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Funeral Services Held for Mr. Joe Kato September 3

Mr. Joe Kato, 45, passed away suddenly at his home in Austell on August 30, 2004 of heart failure.
Joe’s passion was his job, driving a truck for most of his life. He never met a stranger, and was always willing to stop and help someone; always going the extra mile for someone in need, often going without himself. He was also an Eagle Scout and he received many awards for saving the life of Ricky Harris in 1975.
For many years, he was a single parent, loving and raising his son, Jeffrey, as best as he could. Jeffrey was his life and he loved him like no other.
He was loved deeply by his niece and nephew, Cameron and Anslee Cole, to whom he had a very close relationship with. To them he was a perfect uncle, always bringing them candy and would make them believe he was pulling it out of their ears. Always joking and playing with them.
He left a big void in our lives and hearts that can never be filled. Rest now brother, you no longer have the struggles, pain, and heat breaks you had here with us. To leave your love in the hearts you left behind is not to die. We loved you so much and we will miss you always.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Kato of Hiram; son Jeffrey Kato of Powder Springs; sister of his heart and soul, Lisa Cole of Hiram; brother-in-law and best friend, Allen Cole of Hiram; sister of whom he loved with all his being, Julia Long of Lithia Springs, Cameron Cole of Hiram and Matt’s fiancé, Jennifer Blaxe, also of Lithia Springs; nieces, Amber Bone of Powder Springs, and Anslee Cole of Hiram, whom were the beat of his heart; cousins, Sandra Nicholson and her husband Kenny, who was also a best friend, and their family; Theresa and Steve Cochran of Smyrna and family; extended family, Rose Cole of Austell, and Allen, Kim & Jennifer McNelis of Dallas.
Joe was preceded in death by our Daddy, Harvey (Blackie) Kato, in February 1988; our brother-in-law David Long, in May 1989; our aunt, Edna Kato in 2001 and our beloved sister Carol Kato Bone in November 2003.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. September 2, 2004 at Bellamy’s Hiram Chapel with Scott Davis officiation.
Interment was in Powder Springs Memorial Gardens next to his dad and sister, with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Matt Long, Kenny Nicholson, Kavin Nicholson, Allen McNelis, Steve Cochran and Lamar Bone.

Minnie C. Keown
January 19, 1933 - June 7, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. Minnie C. Keown, age 71 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away June 7, 2004 at Emory Healthcare Hospital.
Mrs. Keown was born January 19, 1933 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late Ernest A. and Effie Hulsey Wisener. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Mr. S.J. Keown of Dallas, daughter, Cathy Caudell and her friend Juergen West of Woodstock; son, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Mary Ann) Chapman of Temple; step-son, Mr. and Mrs. Sam (Rae) Keown of Marietta; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Ernest and Effie Wisener, she was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Wisener and grandson, Little Eric K. Chapman, who passed away September 7, 1994.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Garner officiating. Special music was rendered by Tony Harris.
Interment followed in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Eric Chapman, Gary Chapman, Robert Wisener, Sam Keown, Juergen West, and Leroy Baxter.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Kilgore, Martha H.
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, Ga May 11, 1895    Kilgore, Martha H.
11 May 1895 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Mrs. Martha Kilgore. Villa Rica, Ga. May 10. Mrs. Martha H. Kilgore, widow of the late William J. Kilgore, died this week and was buried at New Hope cemetery at this place. Mr. W. S. Kilgore, of Paulding county, and Messrs. J. H. and W. C. Kilgore, of Douglas county, and three daughters, viz: Mrs. J.P McGuire, Mrs. J. D. Nally and one single. Mrs. Kilgore was a good woman. She was a consistent member of the Primitive Baptist church at New Hope.

Wayne Steven “Steve” Kincaid
Died March 26, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, May 5, 2005  Wayne Steven “Steve” Kincaid Passes March 26, 2005
Mr. Wayne Steven “Steve” Kincaid , age 67 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away March 26, 2005 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. He was born May 13, 1937 in Paulding County, Georgia. He was the son of the late William Price Kincaid and the late Jean Catherine Thomas Kincaid. He was a member of Midway Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Army Reserve. He had worked for a number of years manufacturing cars in auto assembly for General Motors Corp.
In addition to his parents, his sister Jerrie Kincaid Woodall , preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Maloch Kincaid of Villa Rica; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Gina Kincaid of Villa Rica and Todd and Donnita Kincaid of Florida; his mother-in-law, Mary Faith of Peachtree City; 3 grandchildren, Megan, Lea and Jacob Kincaid; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Todd Wright and Benny Waldrop officiating.
Interment followed at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens with Richard Smallwood, Boyd Frazer, Mark Ward, Mark Ingram and Randy Collins serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so may make contributions in memory of Mr. Wayne Steven Kincaid to Out Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760 Pollard Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 or the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charles “Chuck” Kraft
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Charles “Chuck” Kraft
Died March 20, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Kraft Passes
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Kraft, age 62, of Hiram, Georgia, and formerly of Mandan, North Dakota, passed away on March 20; 2005.
Mr. Kraft was born February 15, 1943 in Morton County, North Dakota, son of Maggie Mosset Kraft and the late John Kraft, Sr. He retired from Ford Motor Company and was a member of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Shirley Kraft of Hiram; daughters, Melanie and Gene Watford of Acworth, Nancy Kraft of Acworth and Tamara and John Mann of Dallas; son Bradley Stewart of Dallas; granddaughters, Kimberly Kraft, Amanda Kraft, Michelle Smithson, Nicole Watford, and Sherri Watford; grandsons, Casey Watford and Cory Smithson; great-grandchildren, Shaun Ford, Kristian Ford and Amaya Ford; mother, Maggie Kraft of Mandan, North Dakota; brothers, Jim Kraft of Illinois, Donald Kraft of Illinois, Roger Kraft, John Kraft, Jr., Tom Kraft, Butch Kraft, all of Mandan, North Dakota and Gary Kraft of Hawaii; sisters, Marlene Hoffman, Sandra Haas, Mary Bethke, all of Mandan, North Dakota and Shirley Kraft of Bismarck, North Dakota.
In addition to his father, Mr. John Kraft, Sr., he was preceded in death by his brothers, Little John Kraft and Larry Kraft and sister, Linda Wead.
Funeral Services were conducted on March 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Hammond officiating. Special music was rendered by Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden.
Interment followed in Selfridge, North Dakota, with funeral mass held at Saint Philomena Church on March 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home

Richard Joe Lammon
February 6, 1951 - October 3, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Mr. Richard Joe Lammon Passes Oct. 3
Mr. Richard Joe Lammon, age 53, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away October 3, 2004 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Mr. Lammon was born February 6, 1951 in Oakland, California, son of Mary Shinn Lammon and the late LaForest Lammon. He worked as a Machinist and was a member of the Lutheran Faith.
Suvivors include his wife, Mrs. Cheryl Kinnamon Lammon of Kennesaw; one daughter, Stephanie Lammon of Kennesaw; one son, Max Lammon of Kennesaw; mother, Mary Lammon of Boise Idaho and one brother, Gene Lammon of Courd’lene, Idaho.
A Memorial Service was conducted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Richard Wilkins officiating.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Bud Landford
 Paulding New Era 10 Apr 1884
  Bud Landford, son of old Uncle Berry Langford, got killed Tuesday. He cut down a tree and when it fell a limb broke off and flew back and struck him, injuring him so that he died a few hours afterwards.

Mr. John M. Landmond
 Paulding New Era 28 May 1884  Mr. John M. Landmond died last Sunday morning, after a sickness of five weeks with typhoid fever. He was thirty four years of age.  

Mr. G.W. Lane's little babe
 Paulding New Era June 21, 1889   Died. Mr. G.W. Lane's little babe died last week and was only sick one day and night. This is a very sudden parting, but we know the little one is at rest, this should be a very consoling thought to the bereaved family.

Mr. John H. Lang
 Paulding New Era September 3, 1886   Died. Mr. John H. Lang, aged 24, Superintendent of the Roswell Manufacturing Company, was killed last Thursday morning while over seeing some adjustments about the water wheels. He went into the wheels and was accidentally caught and crushed to death. He was a graduate of the State University of 1883 and understood his business thoroughly. His tragic death was deeply lamented. (Marietta Journal)

Mrs. Mattie Lou Lankford
May 15, 1909 – September 19, 2002
Published in The Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 21, 2002  Mrs. Mattie Lou Lankford, 93, of Hiram, died Thursday September 19, 2002.  
She was born May 15, 1909 in Dalton to the late John Treadwell and Susie Price Henderson. 
She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Hiram since 1968, where she was a Past President of her Sunday School Class and a member of the R.A.F. Association.  
Surviving are her sons, James and Martha Lankford of Lawrenceville and Jerry N. and (Gen) Lankford of Hiram; daughters, Alice Lankford Bishop of Buford, Ida and Tommy Williamson of Mableton and Louise Lankford of Hiram; a sister-in-law, Edith McLean of Falls Church, VA; a brother-in-law, Francis Lankford of Cartersville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday September 21, 2002 at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Reverend Tony Samples officiating.  
Interment will follow in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.  
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA in charge of arrangements.

Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Latham's daughter
 Paulding New Era September 10, 1886   Died. The little two-year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Latham died last Sunday morning. (Haralson Banner)

Mr. Newton Lawrence
 Paulding New Era June 11, 1883   Mr. Newton Lawrence, an old citizen of Paulding County, who has been confined to his bed for a number of months under the prostration of consumption, died last Saturday morning at his home near Owens’ mill, near Pumpkinvine. The burial was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

Grace Lawson
Died May 30, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Grace Lawson Passes Away May 30, 2005
Mrs. Grace Lawson, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 30, 2005. She was born on February 17, 1920 in Jasper, Georgia to the late Thomas and Sarah Cox. She was a retired bookkeeper.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Virgil Greeson and Pete Lawson.
Survivors include her step-son, Lamar Lawson of Virginia; a step-daughter and her husband, Nancy and Ray Blanton of Morrow, Georgia; nephews, Al and Debbi Cox of Hampton, Harold Cox of Atlanta and Don and Pat Cox of Woodstock; nieces, Sarah and Ray Huddleston of Dallas and Mildred and Al Williams of Steinhatchee, Florida.
A Graveside Service was held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. from Melrose Hills Memorial Park in Villa Rica with Reverend Ray Huddleston officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Archie Laymon, Jr.
August 13, 1939 - October 11, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Mr. Floyd Archie Laymon, Jr.
Mr. Floyd Archie Laymon, Jr., age 65, of Village Mills, Texas, passed away October 11, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Mr Laymon was born August 13, 1939 in Hixson, Texas, son of the late Floyd Archie and Elizabeth (Farmer) Laymon, Sr. He was employed as an Exterminator.
Survivors include his wife of more than 25 years, Mrs. Mae Elizabeth Crowe, to whom he married on January 24, 1994; one daughter, John and Sharon Howley of Village Mills, Texas; two sons, David Laymon of Marietta and Daniel Laymon of Cartersville; sister, Kay and Raymond Bidwell of Chattanooga, TN and brother, Bo Laymon of Chattanooga, TN.
Graveside Services were held at Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Friday October 15, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Kory Burel officiating. Pallbearers were John Howley, David Laymon and Daniel Laymon.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Noah Leathers
 Paulding New Era June 26, 1885   Noah Leathers of Draketown died, age 13. There was an error in reporting this but the full name is in next week's paper.

Anthony Darrell Lee
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Anthony Darrell Lee Passes Away May 6, 2005
Mr. Anthony Darrell Lee, age 41of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. He was born January 23, 1964 in Cobb County, Georgia the son of William Lee and Ann Love Lee. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Douglasville and had worked as Project Manger for BellSouth for over three years. He was an avid golfer and UGA Football fan. He was a loving husband and father.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Hughes Lee of Douglasville; one daughter, Chloe Elizabeth Lee of Douglasville; one son, Jackson Anthony Lee of Douglasville; parents, William and Ann Lee of Hiram; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Biff Willingham of Eastanollee and Debi and Van Younginer of Douglasville; one brother, Donnie Lee of Mableton; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; 5 great-nephews.
Funeral Services were held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 2 p.m.. at The First United Methodist Church of Douglasville with Reverend Jim Turrentine officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in memory of Mr. Anthony be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1687 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
(Transcribed as Published)

Suicide In Paulding County.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 25 Nov 1898     Suicide In Paulding County.
Dallas, Ga., November 24. James Lee, one of the most substantial and best citizens of our county, was found hanging in his barn this morning. No cause can be assigned for his suicide. He had a fine farm on Raccoon creek, was out of debt and surrounded with all that could make life pleasant and agreeable.

Richard Samuel Lee, Jr.
March 18, 1935 - October 4, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Mr. Richard Samuel Lee, Jr. Passes
Mr. Richard Samuel Lee, Jr., age 69, of Austell, Georgia passed away on October 4, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Lee was born on March 18, 1935 in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Richard Samuel Lee, Sr. and the late Mrs. Virginia Pauline Lively Lee. Me. Lee worked for over 43 years for Atlanta Gas Light as a meter installer, calibrator and repairman. In his spare time, he loved to deer hunt, watch birds, raise cats and discuss politics.
He is survived by his two daughters, Delores Ivey of Hiram and Rachel Cornett of Maryville, TN; one sister, Virginia Keyros of Austell; four grandchildren, Wesley Thomas, Tyler Ivey, Kelsi Cornett and Caleb Cornett.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Roy Davis Funeral Home in Austell with Dr. Bob Whitmire officiating.
Interment followed in Westview Cemetery.
Roy Davis Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Hugh Dorsey Leggett
August 22, 1916 - November 8, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era, Thursday, November 18, 2004   Mr. Hugh Dorsey Leggett, 88, of Hwy 101, Rockmart, Georgia, passed away November 8, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Leggett was born August 22, 1916 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of Elbert L. and Annie (Dunford) Leggett. He was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church and member of Beulah Loge #698 F. & A.M. for more than 50 years. He worked as a carpenter and was a former deputy sheriff for Paulding County.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Betty) Leggett and Mr. Jimmy Leggett, both of Rockmart, Georgia; three grandsons, Micah Seth Morris, Mitchell Leggett, and Mr. and Mrs. Todd (Leigh) Leggett; great-granddaughters, Anna Grace Leggett, Brittany Leggett, and Katherine Lynn Taylor Morris; one great-grandson, Micah Seth Morris, II; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Campbell of Roswell; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lois Bearden of Rockmart and Mrs. Stella Leggett of Hiram.
In addition to his parents, Elbert and Annie Leggett, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Audie C. Leggett, who passed away April 20, 2004; daughter, Mrs. Nancy L. Morris; sisters, Mrs. Hattie Leggett Ables and Mrs. Bernie Leggett and seven brothers, Frank Leggett, Joe Leggett, Albert Leggett, Cliff Leggett, Grady Leggett, Arthur Leggett and Clarence Leggett.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. from Benson Funeral Home chapel with Rev. L.A. Tapp officiating. Special music was rendered by Mr. Tony Harris.
Interment followed in Beaulahland Baptist Church Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Frank Garner, Vader Underwood, Jimmy Clay, Webb Whitfield, Gene Hicks and Eston Smith. Members of Beulah Lodge #698 F. & A.M. were in charge of graveside services.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Savannah Lee Leonard
May 29, 1909 - October 19, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004  
Mrs. Savannah Lee Leonard Passes Oct. 19
Mrs. Savannah Lee Leonard, age 95, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away October 19, 2004 at Tanner Medical Center.
Mrs. Leonard was born May 29, 1909 in Alabama, daughter of the late Charlie and Rosie Lee (Bennett) Bynum. She was a Homemaker and member of Friendship Holiness Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Katie Hamilton of Florida, Esta Johnson of Villa Rica, Vera Worthington of Cedartown, and Bonnie Cochran of Villa Rica; two sons, Earl Leonard of Alabama and Glenn Leonard of Villa Rica; 31 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren and two sisters, Della Johnson and Esther Couch, both of Alabama.
In addition to her parents, Charlie and Rosie Lee (Bennett) Bynum, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr Hugh Adolphus Leonard’ son Homer Leonard who passed away in 2002, and brother Earl Bynum in 1935.
Services were conducted on Friday, October 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Horace Cohran and Rev. Leonard Alexander officiating.
Interment followed in Powder Springs City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cody Perien, Nicholas Cohran, Dustin Brown, Bobby McCleary, Nicholas Leonard and Michael Vick.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mrs. Leon Lester
 Paulding New Era September 27, 1889   Died. Mrs. Leon Lester died last Monday.

Mrs. Chona Lynne Leverenz
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 19, 2005  Mrs. Chona Lynne Leverenz Passes May 6
Mrs. Chona Lynne Leverenz, age 67, of Marietta, passed away Friday, May 6, 2005. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 15, 1937.
Surviving are her sons, Thomas Charles (Chuck) Roehm of Hiram and Eddie Roehm of Anchorage, Alaska.
A Memorial Service as held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Open Bible Tabernacle in Marietta with Pastor Eugene Holder officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. George M. Lewis
 Paulding New Era August 21, 1885   Mrs. George M. Lewis, an aged and highly esteemed lady, died at her home near Lost Mountain, last Saturday and was buried at County Line Church Cemetery on last Sunday.

Modean “Deany” Lewis
April 14, 1924 – July 21, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 5, 2004 Mrs. Modean “Deany” Lewis, age 80, of Acworth, Georgia passed away July 21, 2004 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Mrs. Lewis was born April 14, 1924 in Cobb County, Georgia, daughter of the late Luther M. and Ruth (Stanley) Pittman. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and was employed as a spinner for Coats & Clark Thread Mill.
Survivors include two daughters, Yvonne and Terry Griffith of Acworth and Janice and Rodney Hale of Dawson, AL; one son, James Stanley and Peggy Lewis of Gadsden, AL; two sisters, Louise Curtis of Douglasville and Dottie and Ted Woodbury of Melbourne, FL; two brothers, Gene Pittman of Hiram and Billy and Pauline Pittman of Acworth; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Clarence William Lewis.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crossroads Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Turner and Rev. J.W. Parks officiating. Special music rendered by the Cochran family.
Interment followed in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shannon Griffith, Johnny Curtis, Bryan Curtis, James Lewis, Justin Griffith, Jeremy Griffith, Stanley Lewis, Lester Curtis and Scott Lewis.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Lindsey, James
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA October 27, 1895    Lindsey, James
27 Oct 1895 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Killed His Uncle. News has just reached here of the killing of James Lindsey, a well-to-do farmer, living four or five miles north of Dallas, by his nephew, George Martin. From the best information at hand it seems that young Martin was drinking and was quarreling with his brother, and had out his pistol. Lindsey, who is an uncle of the boys, told George to put up his pistol and hush, whereupon Martin turned on him and asked what he had to do with it. Without waiting for a reply Martin shot Lindsey, the ball entering the bowels. Mr. Lindsey died sometime during the night at his home. After the shooting martin left, and up to this writing has not been arrested. Sheriff Furr and posse are scouring the country for him. Mr. Lindsey leaves a wife and several children.

Mr. E.M. Little
 Paulding New Era September 10, 1886   Died. Mr. E.M. Little, of Tallapoosa, died last Saturday. (Haralson Banner)

Milton Lovelace
 Paulding New Era December 10, 1886   Died. Milton Lovelace of Cartersville died last week. (Cartersville Courant)

Wesley Adam Lummus
Died May 30, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Wesley Adam Lummus Passes May 30, 2005
Wesley Adam Lummus, age 27, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 30, 2005. Born in Cobb County, Georgia he was the son of Danny and Belinda Lummus. He was a firefighter for College Park Fire Department.
Survivors include his parents, who live in Powder Springs; his brother and sister-in-law, David and Lisa Lummus of Woodstock; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Lummus of Canton; nephew, Seth Lummus of Woodstock.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverends Rick Lummus and Jason Lummus officiating.
Interment followed in New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Forsyth County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, P. O. Box 161150, Austin, TX 78716-1150.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. H.P. Lumpkin, jr.
 Paulding New Era November 26, 1886   Died. Mr. H.P. Lumpkin, jr., brother of Mrs. W.J. Hall, of Forestville, died in Cedartown on the 10th inst of typhoid pneumonia, in the 19th year of his age. (Cedartown Advertiser)

Mr. Henry Maddox's Baby Girl
 Paulding New Era October 15, 1886   Died. Mr. Henry Maddox had the misfortune to lose his little baby girl last Sunday. Mrs. Maddox is still seriously ill. (Acworth News and Farmer)

Rev. J. D. Malone
 Paulding New Era April 29, 1887   Died. Rev. J. D. Malone, one of our oldest and best citizens died very suddenly Monday morning at 8 o'clock. (Villa Rica Gold Leaf)

J.C. Mann's wife and son
 Paulding New Era January 29, 1886   J.C. Mann's wife died the early part of this week of typhoid fever. His son John died last week.

Helen Lucille Mann
Died August 19, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday August 28, 2004   
Helen Lucille Mann Passes Aug. 19, 2004
Mrs. Helen Lucille Mann, age 88 of Powder Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2004. During WWII Mrs. Mann worked at the Bell Bomber Plant (Lockheed)in the tale section of the B-29. She was a “Rosie Riveter”. She also worked at East Marietta Drug Company and was a missionary.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Rickles of Powder Springs; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at Trinity Fellowship Church with Reverend Richard Hemphill officiating.
Interment followed at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
(as appearing in the paper)

Prof. Marshal
 Paulding New Era June 21, 1889   Died. Prof. Marshal, our worthy teacher, went to Cartersville to spend vacation and while there was taken worse, and died last week. We tender our sympathy to the heart stricken family. Prof. Marshal was well liked by out people and his loss to our town is almost irreparable. His school as all out people could expect, and we do not know who can fill his place in our school.

Mrs. Mary Ann Martin
 Paulding New Era March 4, 1887   Died. Mrs. Mary Ann Martin of Carrollton died on February 13, aged 43 years.

Mr. Peter F. Martin
Died May 5, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mr. Peter F. Martin Passes May 5
Mr. Peter F. Martin, age 86, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Born in Fulton County, Mr. Martin was a truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army, and was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid fisherman.
Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Martin. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Diane Feldbrugge of Blue Ridge and Deborah Thomas of Dallas; one brother, Dan Martin of Atlanta; one sister, Mary Devan of Virginia; four grandchildren, Lori Thomas, Matthew Meehan, Jamie Morris and Heath Meehan and six great-grandchildren, Jacob Thomas, Karrie Meehan, Karen Meehan, Rachel Meehan, Lindsey Thomas and Evan Meehan.
A Graveside Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta with Pastor Rodney Colston officiating.
Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home - Winkenhofer Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

 Aunt Orena Massey
 Paulding New Era July 12, 1889   Died. Died. Old Aunt Orena Massey, of this county, died last Tuesday, and was interred at Mt. Zion on Thursday morning. The old lady has lived in this county almost since it has been settled. She was a good old woman, and was a consistent member of the primitive Baptist church for about fifty years. She has met and successfully resisted many temptations, and is now gone to receive that crown that the Lord has promised to all them that love his appearing.  

Mrs. Matthews
 Paulding New Era 24 Apr 1884  Death has again visited our town and claimed as its victim Mrs. Matthews, mother of our ex-sheriff and fellow citizen, W.C. Matthews. She died Tuesday morning and was buried at the Dallas cemetery Wednesday.

J.M. Matthews
 Paulding New Era June 21, 1883   21 June 1883
The funeral sermon of the late J.M. Matthews, son of ex-sheriff Matthews, was preached at New Hope on Sunday, the 10th by Rev. J.R.T. Brown, assisted by Zedekiah Land, from the text Mark 5-36. “What would it profit a man if he gained the whole world and lose his own ___.” The congregation which was very large, was deeply moved by the power and eloquence of the preacher and the spirit was alive in many hearts.

Nolie Estelle Mauterer
Died October 11, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004  
Nolie Estelle Mauterer Passes Oct. 11, 2004
Nolie Estelle Mauterer, age 86, of Douglasville, Georgia died October 11, 2004 at WellStar Douglas Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Eunice Peterson. She was a member of the Pekingese Kennel Club and The Goat Club of America and she was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by one son, Danny Drummond, one brother, five sisters, and two grandchildren.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in law, Virginia Drummond of Fayetteville, Steve and Maxine Drummond of Gibson, Robert and Sandy Drummond of Ill.; daughters, Pat Cole of Morrow and Susie Nichols of Douglasville; sister and brother-in-law, Nell and Walter Morgan of Summerville, 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home with Reverend Wesley Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Irma Mary Mautone
January 17, 1919 – August 13, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mrs. Irma Mary Mautone, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. She was born January 17, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephano and Rose Sferro. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Mautone.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Jonathan Marsh of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Rosina Sferro of Clearwater, Florida; grandchildren, Gina and Jonathan March, Jr.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 12:00 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas with Father Adrian Pleus officiating.
The interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

“Aunt” Margaret Maxwell
Died January 6, 1929
Date and name of Newspaper unknown.   Good Woman Called To Her Reward
Many will regret to learn of the death, Sunday night, Jan. 6th, 1929 Of “Aunt” Margaret Maxwell. She was confined to her bed less than a Week and died at the home of Mr. Johnnie A. Matthews, friends of the deceased,
She was taken with flu first. Her nephew, Mr. I. M. Sheffield of Atlanta, learning of the sickness of his aunt, hurried to her bedside. The doctor had been and she had revived and was thought to be better, but took a turn for the worst and lived only a short time.
Mrs. Maxwell was about 88 years old and had out lived most of her friends of her own age. She had a good memory and could relate, most interestingly, things that happened during the civil war period. All who knew her intimately admired her for her honesty, her plain speaking, her readiness to commend the Christian virtues of others and her equal readiness to condemn evil.
In the passing of “Aunt” Margaret Maxwell we indeed lose a good Woman, one who has served long and well.
The funeral was conducted from the Mt. Moriah Baptist church by Rev, E, S, Head and Rec. L. W. Harris.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. L. Harden of Rosville, Ga., Mrs. Etta Twilley, of Atlanta, and one son Mr. Jess Maxwell, of Rockmart; two brothers, Mr. George Roberts, of Atlanta, and Mr. John Roberts of South Georgia. J. T. Lee, funeral director in charge.

Master Ivan Christopher Mayer March 23, 2004 – July 22, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004  Ivan Christopher Mayer, age 4 months, of Douglasville Georgia, passed away July 22, 2004 at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Ivan was born March 23, 2004 in Cobb County and is the son of Eric and Jessica Mayer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Donna McClung of Hiram, Georgia; paternal grandmother, Judy Staeben of Calhoun, Georgia; maternal great-grandparents, Ronald and Beatrice McClung of Hiram, Georgia; aunt, Larry (Tammy) Mazzoni of Douglasville, Georgia and uncle, Aaron (Jena) McClung of Hiram, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ted Mayer.
A memorial service is planned for August. Details will be published at a later date.
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1st Obituary, published Dallas New Era Thursday August 28, 2004:
Memorial Service To Be Held for Master Ivan Christopher Mayer
Memorial Service for Ivan Christopher Mayer will be held Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 5811 Central Church Road, Douglasville, Georgia.
Ivan was the four month old son of Eric and Jessica Mayer of Douglasville. Ivan was born March 23, 2004, and passed away July 22, 2004. He was the grandson of Ronnie and Donna McClung of Hiram and Judy Staeben of Calhoun. He was the great=grandson of Ronald and Bea McClung of Hiram.
The Memorial Service will be conducted by Brother Michael McClung. A wake will follow the memorial service to be held at the Mayer residence, Douglasville, Georgia.
Please No Flowers, if you wish to make a donation, please send to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, 1001 Johnson Ferry Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (Telephone numbers listed for information not abstracted)

Andrew E. McBrayer
Carroll Free Press November 8, 1889
  The Late Andrew E. McBrayer Mr. Andrew Erwin McBrayer, one of the oldest citizens of this section, died at his home near Draketown, Ga., October 29, 1889.
He settled on Sweetwater Creek, near Villa Rica, more than sixty years ago. He raised a large family, of whom six sons and two daughters are living in this community.
Through all his long life he was respected and honored by all who knew him. A self-reliant man who set no traps to catch success but went straight on in his plain duty; his whole life characterized by a remarkable fidelity to principle.
When about to die he called his children around him and advised them to live in this life for a better life in eternity. Only a few minutes before he died he said: "Boys, I can help you no more. Do right."
It was fitting that the last words of "Andy" McBrayer should be "do right." The watch words of his life, the "key note" of a character upon which no stain of dishonesty rests. His life was a rebuke to the evil, an inspiration to the upright. Though gone from earth we cannot say he is dead. Such men never die. He assisted all his children in getting comfortable homes and left an estate to be divided among them; but the inheritance left to them of which they have reason to be proud, prouder than all else, is the inheritance of a good name. "As honest as Andy McBrayer," was considered in the community in which he lived as the highest attainment of integrity and to be His friend was a recommendation to any man.
Though not a member of the church and never a professing Christian---this, perhaps, the only serious mistake of his life; for his life, useful as it was, might have been infinitely more so, had he openly and before man acknowledged his God. Yet, it seems impossible that he could have lived as he did had he not been influenced by the grace of God, and those who knew him best, and loved him most, can but believe that he whose rule of action through life was "DO RIGHT" not for policy's sake but because it was right; is safe--resting in a country inhabited by those who in this life "walked uprightly, worked righteousness and spoke the truth in their hearts." He loved his own southern land and native state with a devotion which only a true patriot can love.
Living as he did near the lines of Carroll, Paulding and Haralson counties each claimed him as her citizen and they all mourn together over their loss.
His life and character are the heritage alike of his children, his community, his county, his state, and his country--and they are poorer when he is gone. Sleep on, thou pure patriot, upright man.
When those who knew him, respected him and honored him, pass the grave of his sleeping they will say: "Here lies a man who never wronged his fellow man." W.B.C.
Villa Rica, Ga., Nov. 4th, 1889
Haralson Banner and Paulding New Era please copy.

Mr. James McBrayer
 Paulding New Era 27 June 1884
  Mr. James McBrayer, a quiet and peaceable citizen, died the 19th inst., of dysentery, and was interred at what is generally known as Pine Log church. (Rollins)

William Jackson "Billy" McBurnett
 The Dallas New Era December 18, 2005   William Jackson "Billy" McBurnett, age 72, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005. Mr. McBurnett was a retired Captain with The Paulding County Sheriff's Office. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, he was the son of the late Henry Wesley and Mattie (Tims) McBurnett. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was owner of McBurnett Amoco Station in Hiram for 23 years; he was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Hiram where he served as a former Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. He was also a member of the Bartlett Masonic Lodge # 139.
He is survived by his son, Lance D. McBurnett of Dallas; sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leonard Baines of Rockmart, Eva Ross of Burlington, N.C.; Jewell Davis of Cross Hill, S.C.; grandson Matthew McBurnett.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home with Brother Donnie Williams officiating with burial in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home of Hiram was in charge of arrangements.

William McCard Killed in Fight.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 13 May 1912     William McCard Killed in Fight.
Villa Rica, Ga. May 12. News has just been received here that William McCard, a prominent farmer of Sadie, Paulding county, was killed this afternoon by Grover and Grady Cooper. It is reported that two shots were fired by Mr. McCard, dangerously wounding both Cooper boys, who then cut his throat. He died in a few minutes. The cause of the trouble has not been learned. Mr. McCard was 35 years old and is survived by his wife and three children and six brothers. Grady and Grover are the sons of Tom Cooper, also of Paulding county, aged 24 and 22, respectively.

Mrs. J.B. “Shorty” McClung
March 18, 1923 – June 12, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. J.B. “Shorty” McClung, age 81 of Hiram, Georgia passed away June 12, 2004 at Douglasville Nursing & Rehab Center.
Shorty was born March 18, 1923 in Douglas County, Georgia, son of the late John and Mary Lou (Renfro) Garner. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Christian Church.
She is survived by her sons, Danny and Dale McClung of Dallas, Rick McClung of Hiram and Benny and Pam McClung of Dallas; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Rhudene Harrington of Douglasville; brother, Joe Smith of Douglasville; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, John and Mary Lou Renfro Garner, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. J.B. McClung.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Minister Rick Dunn officiating. Special music was rendered by Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden singing Precious Memories, Glad Reunion Day and I’ll Meet You in the Morning.
Interment followed in Bethany Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Driskell, Israel Smith, Gabriel Smith, Barry Goughler, Ronnie Driskell and Jimmy McClung.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. 

Mr. Malcom McDuffie
 Paulding New Era 8 May 1885   
Mr. Malcom McDuffie, an old and highly respected citizen of –ain’s district, this county, died last Monday. His death was very sudden and was thought to have been caused from heart disease.

James Henry McFarland
Died June 18, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 James Henry McFarland, age 73, of Powder Springs, Georgia, died Friday, June 18, 2004. Born in Canton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Franklin M. and Alice Mitchell McFarland. He was a helicopter inspector and a member of Youth Baptist Church.
He graduated from Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia. He had 39 years of military service which included active duty in the Air Force, Air National Guard and Army Reserve. He served in the Korean Conflict and during the Vietnam War. He was a flight engineer in the 116th Fighter Interceptor Group.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Sara Cole McFarland of Powder Springs; his daughters, Karen Beth Speer of Lawrenceville and Terry Blakely of Acworth; his sons, Bruce McFarland of Duluth and Mike McCluskey of Valrico, Florida; his brothers, Gus McFarland of Marietta, Ed McFarland of Douglasville and Frank McFarland of Vero Beach, Florida; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Brother Moses Florence officiating.
Interment followed with full military honors in the Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Uncle Seaborn S. McGarrity
 Paulding New Era May 24, 1883   From the 19th district. It is my painful duty to announce the death of Uncle Seaborn S. McGarrity, who died at his residence Tuesday night the 15th.
Almost the entire community attended his burial at Pleasant Grove church today. Very great sympathy was manifested by all present. Deceased was among the oldest settlers in this part of the county. He was noted for his ___ industry and for the special care and attention which he bestowed upon his family. He commenced life poor, but had accumulated some means, besides giving all his children a moderate education. Two of his sons are ministers of the Protestant Methodist church and live in middle Georgia. One in Texas. They were telegraphed for, but only one has arrived.

Mrs. J.M. McGuire
 Paulding New Era 23 Aug 1883  Mrs. J.M. McGuire, of Burnt Hickory district, died of consumption Sunday afternoon, 12th inst, and was buried at Mars Hill, Cobb county, Ga.

McGuire, Lucy S.
 Southern Christian Advocate August 5, 1874    McGuire, Lucy S. 5 Aug 1874 (Southern Christian Advocate) Mrs. Lucy S. McGuire, wife of James M. McGuire and daughter of John B. and Nancy Marable, was born October 29th 1830 in Walton county, Georgia. While yet a child, her parents removed to Paulding county... her death occurred June 12th 1874. She was married to J. M. McGuire, March 31st 1850. C. Trussell

Mrs. Marjorie Marie McKerley
Died May 28, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, June 2, 2005  Mrs. Marjorie Marie McKerley Passes
Mrs. Marjorie Marie McKerley, 81, formerly of College Park, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Dogwood Forest Assisted Living Facility in Fayetteville, Georgia.
She was born January 19, 1924, in Cobb County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ulyssess Rogers and the late Norma Aiken Rogers. Mrs. McKerley was a member of Heatherwood Baptist Church in Riverdale. She was a homemaker and had been employed by Clayton County Board of Education, Food Service Department at the West Clyton Elementary School in Riverdale for ten years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vanoy McKerley.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jerry Frith of Bowdon; three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Janice McKerley of Ponce Inlet, Florida, Joel and Barbra McKerley of Gay, Georgia, John and Pamela McKerley of Douglasville, sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Robert Loyd of Powder Springs; sister-in-law, Lura Rogers of Smyrna; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 11:00 AM from Heatherwood Baptist Church in Riverdale with Rev. Tom Daugherty and Rev. J. E. Jarrard officiating.
Interment followed at College Park Cemetery in College Park, Georgia.
The family received friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home of Douglasville was in charge of arrangements.

Clyde “Mac” McKinzie
May 29, 1939 - August 18, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday August 28, 2004   
Clyde “Mac” McKinzie Passes Aug. 18, 2004
Mr. Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, age 65 of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on May 29, 1939 in Sturgis, MS to the late Buster and Ruby McKinzie. He owned McKinzie Trucking and Grading Company and was retired from the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sammi McSwain McKenzie; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Christie McKinzie of Dallas; a daughter, Tammy McKinzie of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law Dwayne and Alice McKinzie o Sturgis, MS; a sister Martha Lindsey of Sturgis, MS; grandchildren, Tori, Lexi, and Cody Ryan McKinzie; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 3 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Norman officiating.
Interment followed at Sweetwater Memorial Park with full military honors.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George W. McLarty
 The Paulding New Era Dallas, Georgia 16 Jan 1885  George W. McLarty was born in Mecklenburg county, N.C., the 30th day of August 1804, and died in Dallas, Paulding county, Ga., January 15th, 1885, at 4 o’clock a.m. aged eighty years, four months and sixteen days. He came to Georgia in the year 1832, and settled four miles West of what was then Skin Chestnut, but now Douglasville. He lived at the place for forty-one years, moving form there to Dallas, where he lived till his death.
On the 24th of January, 1833, he married Miss Charity Bates, of Gwinnett county, with whom he lived happily for fifty years, surviving her only about two years. This union was blessed with eleven children—six sons and five daughters—six of whom—five sons and one daughter, together with his faithful companion—preceded him across the dark river.
When about twenty one years of age he joined the Presbyterian church, and lived a consistent Christian life to the day of his death, having been a church member for sixty years. There being no Presbyterian church in the vicinity of the place where he settled after coming to Georgia, and his wife being a Methodist, he united himself with the M.E. church South, and ever afterwards was a member of that church.
He had been a member of the Masonic lodge for about forty years having joined the lodge at old Villa Rica when that lodge was first organized. In all the relations of life he was a noble man, and one whose example could be followed with profit by the rising generation.
His last illness was of five weeks and five days’ duration. To the last he retained the possession of all his faculties and realized that the end was near and calmly awaited the final summons, expressing by word and manner his faith in receiving the reward vouchsafed to those who had faith over the few things of earth. During his last hours he was surrounded by his children, and he expressed his gratitude at being permitted to die in the midst of his children. He will be buried at the old family burying ground, at Old Villa Rica, today with Masonic honors.

A child of G.W. McLarty
 Paulding New Era July 9, 1886   A child of G.W. McLarty died.

Mrs. McLeary
 Paulding New Era 24 April 1885   
Mrs. McLeary, living on Gary Spinks place, died Wednesday. She was buried in the Dallas cemetery.

Child of Mr. Moses McLendon
 Paulding New Era February 18, 1887   Died. The old lady McLendon of this county, mother of James, Moses and John McLendon, died the 12th inst. Also on the same day a child of Mr. Moses McLendon. Mrs. McLendon was very old.  

Mrs. Bettie McLendon
 Paulding New Era April 1, 1887   Died. Mrs. Bettie McLendon passed from this life at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. She had been in very bad health for a long time and for the last few days was expected to die almost any hour. Mrs. McLendon was a sister of Mrs. N.W. Roberts of this place and had other relatives and many friends who regret her death.

Mrs. Christie McLendon
Died April 14, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Mrs. Christie McLendon Passes April 14
Mrs. Christie McLendon, age 82, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away April 14, 2005 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Mrs. McLendon was born February 17, 1923 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late Emory Homer Cochran and the late Margaret Leo Turner Cochran. She worked as a Head Teller for Peoples Bank and was a member of the Methodist Faith.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Warren McLendon of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Emory Gordy, Jr. and Patty Loveless of Dallas; 3 sisters, Janet (Pearle) Tripcony, Mazelle (Sissy) Morgan and Louise (Bootsy) Black, all of Dallas; 2 grandchildren, Libby and Katie and their mother, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Kecia, Timmy, Tony, Crystle, Suzanne and Sam; great-great-grandchildren, Beth, Natalie, Christian and Cameron; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Emory and Margaret Cochran, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Mr. Emory L. Gordy, Sr.
A Memorial Service was held Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Fennell officiating.
Cremains interred at Dallas Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Beulah C. McMahan
August 20, 1908 - October 6, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004  
Ms. Beulah C. McMahan Passes Oct. 6.
Ms. Beulah Christine McMahan, age 96, of Douglasville, passed away October 6, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Center.
Ms. McMahan was born August 20, 1908 in Forsyth, Georgia, daughter of the late Israel Chambliss and Beulah C. Thurmond. She was a member of Brighton Assembly of God and worked in Automotive Assembly.
She is survived by two daughters, Lois Vargo of Dallas and Laura J. Neville of Douglasville.
Funeral services will be conducted on October 11, 2004 at Keehn Funeral Home in Brighton, Michigan.
Interment followed in M. Hope Memorial Gardens in Lavonia, Michigan.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Andrew “Curtis” McMichen
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Andrew “Curtis” McMichen
Died March 25, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Mr. Andrew “Curtis” McMichen Passes
Mr. Andrew “Curtis” McMichen, age 75, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.
Mr. McMichen was born May 16, 1929 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of the late Wiley McMichen and the late Omie Alexander McMichen.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mrs. Inez Fennell McMichen of Hiram; sons, Mr. and Mrs. Terry (April) McMichen of Rockmart, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Wanda) McMichen of Rockmart, and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell (Patricia) McMichen of Hiram; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Sheila) Purcell of Taylorsville and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Melissa) Phelps of Paulding County; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Bud (Lil) Halcombe and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey (Lorraine) Hoard, both of Monroe County, GA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Bro. Melvin Kopp officiating.
Interment followed in Sweetwater Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Phelps, Greg West, Ian Hansman, Ryan Hurst, Rodney Purcell, Dean Clackum. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Purcell, Gerald McMichen, Ronny McMichen and Rodney McMichen.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mrs. R.H. McMillian
 Paulding New Era October 1, 1886   Died. Mrs. R.H. McMillian died at her home in Paulding county on last Wednesday week.

Don L. McNabb
June 7, 1940 -  August 16, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday August 28, 2004   
Don L. McNabb Passes Away Aug. 16, 2004
Mr. Don L. McNabb, age 64, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on August 16, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. He was born June 7, 1940 in Angola, Indiana the son of the late Bert and Josie McNabb. He was a self-employed painting contractor. He had been retired since 1997. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 7 years and 7 months, Betty J. Griffin-McNabb of Dallas; two sons, Kelly and Melissa Carter and Jeff and Penny Carter, both of Coldwater, MI; one step-daughter, Debra and Paul Morgan of Dallas; two step-sons,, Allen and Lynn Griffin and Rick and Tara Griffin, both of Dallas; seven step-grandchildren, one great-grandson all of Dallas; five sisters-in-law, Elsie McNabb and Leona McNabb, both of Lagrange, In, Jeanette Prather, Judie and Ed Russell and Joan and Doy Defoor, all of Dallas; 5 brothers-in-law, Richard Rogers of White pigeon, Mich., Jerry and Ann Parks of Cartersville, Chester and Glenda Parks of Powder Springs, Wayne and Reita Parks of Dallas, and Eddie and Mona Parks of Hiram; special nieces, Ranah and Mark Harmon of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Bertha Rogers and Mary Ferrier of Indiana; 4 brothers, James, Billy, Bob and Merle McNabb; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Gladys Parks.
Funeral Services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004 in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Reverend Rick Russell officiating. Music was rendered by Lynn Griffin and Cathy Carroll.
Interment followed in New Hope Cemetery with Joseph Griffin, Ben Griffin, Brandon Griffin, Rick griffin, Duwayne Prather, and Jerry Parks serving as pallbearers.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Infant Twin McNamee Boys
October 1, 2004 - October 1, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Service Held for Infant Twin McNamee Boys
Infant Twin McNamee Boys, of Dock Hyde Road, Carrollton, Georgia passed away Friday, October 1, 2004 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia.
The twins were born October 1, 2004 in Carroll County, infants of Amanda Merritt and Robert McNamee of Carrollton.
In addition to their parents, survivors include two sisters, Kera McNamee and Story McNamee, both of Carrollton; maternal grandparents, Lewis and Sandra Huddleston of Roanoke, Alabama; paternal grandmother, Ms. Patricia McNamee of Carrollton and paternal grandfather, Robert McNamee.
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2004 in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Webb officiating.
Interment followed in Meadowbrook Memory Gardens, Gardens of Cross.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Verlon David McTaggart
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Mr. Verlon David McTaggart
Died March 21, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Mr. Verlon David McTaggart Passes March 21
Mr. Verlon David McTaggart, age 41, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away March 21, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. McTaggart was born October 13, 1963 in Fulton County, Georgia, son of James David McTaggart and Mary Lou McElroy Hamby. He was employed in Retail Grocery Sales and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church.
Survivors include his life partner, David Balas of Hiram; father, James David McTaggart of Dallas; mother, Mary Lou Hamby of Douglasville; sisters, Marie McTaggart of Dallas, Schannin Perez of Dallas, Hope Allen of Douglasville and Candice Braswell of Douglasville; brother, Jan Allen of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. from New Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. James Cook officiating.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Harold Newton Meadows
June 17, 1916 – June 28, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004  Mr. Harold Newton Meadows age 88 of Gaylesville, Alabama, passed away on June 28, 2004 at Cherokee Hospital in Centre, Alabama. He was born on June 17, 1916 in Paulding County, Georgia, the son of the late Jacob Foster Meadows and the late Pearl Mae Heaton Meadows.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Charles Hunter of Gaylesville, Alabama; 2 grandchildren, Patrick Hunter and Kay Penland, both of Gaylesville, Alabama; 3 great-grandchildren: Richard Hunter, Thomas Hunter and Brian Penland all of Gaylesville, Alabama.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Music was provided by Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden.
Interment followed at Sweetwater Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Hunter, Richard Hunter, Thomas Hunter, Jerry Hunter, Johnny Hunter and Clifton Williams.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Moses Meek
 Paulding New Era July 12, 1889   Died. Mr. Moses Meek of Cain District died the 4th of July. He was interred at Nebo.

Mrs. Meek
 Paulding New Era August 30, 1889   Died. Mrs. Meek, mother of R.A. Meek, departed this life on last Sunday morning. She was old and had raised a large family, and is now gone.  

Mr. and Mrs. Meek
 Paulding New Era August 16, 1889   Died. Their friendship grew into love, and they were married on the 5th of Feb 1889. At marriage the husband was not yet twenty and the wife less than eighteen years of age. For sixty years and more the united comment of their lives, …smoothly onward. Twelve children were born to them in all and eight of these are now living. At their death the entire family included eight children, thirty two grand-children and eleven great grandchildren all of the children but one belonged to the Methodist church. Nearly all of the grandchildren and great grand children are in the same denomination. Both old people spoke of the fact with great pride. It was their delight to be surrounded by their descendants and they spoke with great pleasure of the face that they had seen all their grandchildren. They joined the Presbyterian church in Henry county when they were quite young. They moved to Cobb county in 1836(??) where they lived nineteen years. While in Cobb county Mr. Meek was a member of the grand jury for sixteen years in succession. In one year at both terms of that court. In the fall 1857 they moved to Paulding county, and in 1866 joined the Methodist church at Bethel together. Their membership continued at Bethel or at Nebo until their death. Mr. Meek too the family prayer at the fist of his married life and kept it up until the last, whenever sickness did not prevent. He was an untiring worker and a strong active man. He was a great reader, a good neighbor, devoted to his family and an earnest Christian. His wife was a great lover of the Bible, also knew many passages by heart and could refer to any part of the book. Her knowledge of the Bible was something very uncommon, although she suffered much she was never known to complain, she was thoughtful of others to the very last, she selected the text for her funeral ----, Isaiah XXXV, Chap ---. The funeral of each was preached by Rev. Miles Newton, an old friend of the family and they were buried at Nebo Church. The life and death of the good old people is a precious memory to the family and a lesson to this world, a --- of the ---of Christian ---.

Lorene T. Meeks
March 1, 1915 - October 15, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Lorene T. Meeks
Mrs. Lorene T. Meeks, age 89, of Dallas Georgia, passed away October 15, 2004 at Southern Nursing Home.
Mrs. Meeks was born March 1, 1915 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late John and Nancy Jane (Morgan) Thaxton. Lorene was a Homemaker, worked as a Spinner in the Textile Industry and also worked on the farm and made quilts. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Annie Ray Rowell Dodd of Dallas; two sons, Rev and Mrs. John Martin (Venice) Meeks of Sylvester, GA. and Mr. and Mrs. John Wendell (Ann) Meeks of Buchanan; grandsons, Dadrian Meeks and Henry Loyd Meeks; granddaughters, Nancy Jane Meeks, Sheila Kay Rowell, Melanie Lynn Meeks, Dawn Michelle Pressly, Valerie Sue Meeks and Lula Fay Meeks.
In addition to her parents, John and Nancy Thaxton, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Meeks, to whom she was married on March 16, 1933l sisters Mrs. Maggie Ray Baker, Mrs. Ethel Hays and Mrs. Allie Hays and two brothers, Roy Thaxton and Floyd Thaxton.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Bobby G. Walraven and Rev. John Meeks. Special music was provided by Bobby Smith, Stephennie Smith and Helen Smith.
Interment followed in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frankie Rowell, Lex Rowell, Marty Meeks, and Matt Meeks.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Angel Mendoza
October 13, 2004 - October 15, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Master Angel Mendoza Passed Oct. 15, 2004
Master Angel Mendoza of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2004 at DeKalb Medical Center. He was born October 13, 2004 the son of Enois Mendoza Chavez and Maria Valencia of Villa Rica.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Jennifer Valencia and brother, Elouis Valencia also survive.
Graveside Service were conducted on Monday, October 18, 2004 at Meadowbrook Memory Garden with interment immediately following.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Charley Mercer
 Paulding New Era June 10, 1887   Died. The wife of Charley Mercer, col., died last Saturday. She had been sick for two weeks.

Daughter of Mr. Pleas(sp?) Midwell
 Paulding New Era June 21, 1889   Died. Mr. Pleas(sp?) Midwell's daughter of Dallas, departed this life last Friday, and was carried to Mt. Mariah for interment.

Mary Annelle "Nell" Miller
Died October 31, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004  Mary Annelle "Nelle" Miller, age 33 of Douglasville, Georgia died October 31, 2004 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. She was a customer service assistant in communications with Sprint and she was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara and Travis Shepard of Douglasville; father, James V. and Joyce Miller of Moss Point, MS; her son, Elijah Miller Boykins of Douglasville; her companion, Rodney Boykins of Douglasville; brother, James V. "Jimmy" and Jeanannie Miller, Jr. of Summerall, MS, sister, Kathy and Alan Esterly of Prairieville, LA; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moorehead of Pascagoula, MS, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Novembe3r 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Couch Garner & Cole Funeral Home with Pastor Rodger Bradley officiating.
Interment will be in Mozley Memorial Gardens in Mableton.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Helen Miller
Died February 5, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 14, 2005  Mary Helen Miller Passes Away February 5, 2005
Mrs. Mary Helen Boyd Miller, age 61, of Harmony Road, Temple, Georgia, passed away February 5, 2005 2005. at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was born March 5, 1943 in Carroll County, Georgia the daughter of the Ray Hugh Boyd and the late Mrs. Mary Louise Deese Boyd. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress at Sewell’s Manufacturing in Bremen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Henderson.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Vernoy Miller of Temple; two daughters. Lynette Powell of Temple and Tara Long of Villa Rica; two sons, Michael Miller of Buchanan and Jimmy Miller of Temple; one brother, Ray Boyd, Jr. of Villa Rica; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. (Transcribed as published).

Carolyn Jean Millsap
May 31, 1946 - July 19,2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004  Mrs. Carolyn Jean Millsap, age 58 of Dallas Georgia, passed away July 19, 2004 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Mrs. Millsap was born May 31, 1946 in Clayton County, North Carolina, daughter of the late D.B. and Hazel (Lee) Brannan. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Larry Gene Millsap of Dallas; five daughters, Jeri Lynn Tatum of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sharon Aaron of Monticello, Ga, and Kelly Millsap, Shannon Millsap and Leanne Millsap, all of Dallas; one son, Brandon Millsap of Dallas; four grandchildren; one sister, Joy Puckett of Woodstock; mother-in-law, Mary Lee Millsap of Marietta; a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D.B. and Hazel (Lee) Brannan.
Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Hammrick officiating. Special music was rendered by Don Barbee.
Interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Spain, Chris Manning, Ruben Aaron, Ken Mauldin, Steve Scott and Jimmy Millsap.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mr. James Horace “Dude” Millsap
Died April 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, May 5, 2005  Mr. James Horace “Dude” Millsap Passes
Mr. James Horace “Dude” Millsap, age 84, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005.
A native of Cumming, Georgia, Mr. Millsap was a WWII Veteran, retired from Atlantic Steel after 28 years of service, member of the Lake Forest Country Club and member of North Atlanta Baptist.
Surviving are his son, Jim Millsap of Dallas; daughter, Judy Millsap of Woodstock; step-son, Kerry Brambam of Kennesaw; sisters, Nell Matthews of Watkinsville, GA and Louise Helser of Mesa, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Etheleen Millsap.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw with Rev. Bob Goodner officiating.
Burial followed in Crestlawn Cemetery in Atlanta.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dovie Brown Mills
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Dovie Brown Mills
Died March 24, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Dovie Brown Mills Passes March 24, 2005
Mrs. Dovie J. Brown Mills, 87, of Rockmart, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Hospital after an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1918 in Paulding County the daughter of the late Henry E. Wilson and the late Lillie Watson Elliott Wilson. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and was a retired accounting clerk. She was affectionately known to her friends and family as “Mama Brown” and will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Silas Maxwell Brown and Richard M. Mills.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Nell and Howard Skinner and Ellanor and Larry Skinner, all of Rockmart; one son, Ralph M. Brown of Hiram; one cousin; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Roy Davis Funeral Home with Reverend Ken Hennesy officiating.
Interment followed in Rosehill Cemetery.
Roy Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clara E. Jones Mitchell
Died May 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Clara E. Jones Mitchell Passes May 29, 2005
Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Jones Mitchell was born on February 3, 1929 to the late Sam and Ruby Jones in Alpharetta, Georgia. She departed life May 29, 2005. She was the first of seven children. She graduated from Chamblee High School as the Valedictorian of her class in 1946 and went on to attend Clark College and Reed Business College.
At an early age she joined China Grove Baptist Church under the Pastorate of Reverend O. C. Woods. She united spiritually with Charity Missionary Baptist Church in 1984 under the leadership of the late Reverend Nathan Hutson. On July 3, 1950 she married the late Deacon Wylie Mitchell. To this union of 50 years, seven children were born. During her life, she worked faithfully as a Ward Secretary at Paulding Memorial Hospital for 28 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Ms. Lois E. Weaver, Deacon and Mrs. Clifford S. Mitchell, Sr., Deacon and Mrs. Eddie H. Weddington, Jr. (Sheila), Deacon Henry C. Mitchell, Ms. Etta C. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. David Morrison, Sr., (Teresa), Deacon and Mrs. Kevin E. Mitchell, Sr., Three sisters, Ms. Willie Bell Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny White (Geraldine), Ms. Joann Jones; three brothers, Mr. Narvie Jones, Sr. and the late Mr. Melvin Jones, one aunt, Ms. Annie M. Sawyer; 23 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 1 p.m. from the Charity Missionary Church with Reverend Pastor Theodore A. Scott officiating.
Interment followed in The Smith Temple Holiness Church in Hiram with her grandsons serving as pallbearers and granddaughters serving as flower ladies. 

Shirley L. Mitchell
Died April 23, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, May 5, 2005  Shirley L. Mitchell Passes April 23, 2005
Shirley L. Mitchell, 63 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away April 23, 2005. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Mitchell; her sister, Peggy Wilson; four children, Jim White, Steve White, Debbie Cole and Sherry Franks; eight grandchildren, Leona, Cassy, Amber, Ryan, Mitchell Paul, Kyle, Brian and Dylan; three great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Cremation Society of the SOUTH was in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Monks
 Paulding New Era July 11, 1884   Died - Monks, Dennis, died Wednesday.

Edna M. Denson Montgomery
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Edna M. Denson Montgomery
Died March 23, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Edna M. Denson Montgomery Passes March 23, 2005
Edna Mandy Denson Montgomery, age 86, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005. Born in in Jasper, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Ada Lee Cook Denson. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Turner.
She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Faye Brinkley of Dallas; 3 grandchildren, Freddy Brinkley of Marietta, Sammy Brinkley of Rockmart and Amy Brinkley of Dallas; 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Maxwell officiating.
Interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Florence Moody
August 29, 1920 - July 19, 2004 Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004  Mrs. Florence Moody, age 83 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004. She was born on August 29, 1920 in Paulding County to the late David and Core Alberta Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Jan Moody of Austell, Billy and Hazel Moody of Dallas and Tom and Connie Moody of Powder Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Gilbert McMinn of Hiram; sisters, Nellie Brown of Dallas, Mildred Morris and her husband, Richard of Dallas and Marvin Moody of Austell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Guy and Catherine Brown of Marietta, Glen and Betty Brown of Jackson, Georgia and Harold and Laura Brown of Rainsville, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Betty Martie of Austell and Ruth Campbell of Dallas; brother-in-law, Lloyd Sosebee of Austell; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend J.T. Hollingshed officiating.
The interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens with Randy Garner, Ricky Moody, Charles Moody, Eric Moody, Brian Moody and Shane Moody serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Maryland Moody
August 26, 1942 – July 27, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 5, 2004 Mrs. Maryland Moody, age 61 of Hiram, Georgia, passed away July 27, 2004. She was born August 26, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Clifford Tucker and Prutie Maddox Tucker. She was of the Baptist faith and a met cutter at Kroger.
Survivors include two sons, Ray and Angela Traylor of Acworth and Thomas Heath Traylor of Atlanta; one daughter, Nancy Lorne (Lori) and Marty Brookshire of Emerson, Georgia; 4 grandchildren; step-brothers Charlie and Betty Newborn, and David Newborn, all of Douglasville.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ray Washington Traylor; husband Alfred (Teet) Davis and daughter Amy Frances Traylor.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Reverend Ernest Charles Newborn officiating. Music was provided by Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden.
Interment followed in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The body was cremated.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Retinsa Moody
 Paulding New Era 10 Apr 1884
  Retinsa Moody, an aged widow lady living in the upper part of the county, died last Monday.

William Moody
 Paulding New Era August 15, 1884   Died - Moody, William died Friday.

Alf Moon
 Paulding New Era June 26, 1891   Died. Alf Moon, colored, died near Dallas last Friday.

Moon Infant Daughter
 Paulding New Era 18 July 1884
  The infant daughter, aged ten months, of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moon, died last Sunday night.

James R. Moon
February 11,1 932 – April 29, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mr. James R. Moon, age 72, of East Point, Georgia, passed away April 29, 2004 at Emory Healthcare Hospital.
Mr. Moon was born February 11,1 932 in Talladega, Alabama, son of the late Leroy and Laura Lee (McClain) Moon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of more than 27 years, Mrs. Louisa P. Moon; three daughters, Miss. Laura Lee Moon of East Point, Mrs. Patricia Lynn Wheeler of Pawleys Island, South Carolina and Mrs. Barbara Howard Hammock of Lawrenceville; one son, James Howard Moon; sister, Mrs. Emma Carter of Villa Rica and one brother, Mr. Roy Moon of Cedartown..
In addition to his parents, Leroy and Laura Lee Moon, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Moon and three sisters, Mrs. Nora M. Sims, Mrs. Jeanette McGowean and Mrs. Nellie Carroll.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darrell Hunter officiating. Special music was rendered by Mr. Tony Harris.
Interment followed in Draketown Baptist Church Cemetery.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary (Harris) Moon
 Southern Christian Advocate June 17, 1874    Moon, Mary
17 June 1874 (Southern Christian Advocate) Mrs. Mary Moon was born in Laurens district, S. C., July 5th 1800. Her maiden name was Harris. She was first married to Wm. Mead, June 18th 1818. She moved to Clark county, Ga., in 1820. She lost her first husband July 2d 1828. She was married the second time in 1835 to Boler Moon. She was left a widow the second time in 1843. She moved from Clark county to Cobb county and then to Paulding county in 1838. She lived the last four years of her life with her son-in-law, Rev. Walter Lanier, in Bartow county, Ga., She died April 28th 1874. J. J. Singleton

Mrs. Mattie C. Moon
 Paulding New Era 13 Sept 1883  Mrs. Mattie C. Moon, the loving wife of Officer Z.B. Moon, of the Atlanta Police, died at their home in Atlanta Monday afternoon, of typhoid fever. The bereaved husband, Mr. Doc Moon, is a brother of our esteemed townsman, Mr. Robert Moon.

James W. “Jim” Moore
December 24, 1937 – June 11, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mr. James W. “Jim” Moore, age 66 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Friday, June 11, 2004.
He was born on December 24, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Georgia Story Moore and the late James Woodrow Moore. He was a retired truck driver.
Surviving are his daughter, Paris Plunkett of Douglasville; his mother, Georgia Story Moore of Douglasville; sisters, Katherine Moore of Rockmart and Brenda Engelbird and her husband, Don of Temple; grandchildren, Ryan and Haley Plunkett.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 14, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Rev. Chuck Powell and Rev. Tony Stallings officiating.
Interment followed in Crestlawn Memorial Park in Atlanta.
Clark Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Rev. Benj. Morgan
 Paulding New Era 27 Feb 1885
  Rev. Benj. Morgan, of Polk county, who was pastor of the Baptist church at this place, died last Monday of pneumonia.

Mrs. William Morgan
 Paulding New Era September 19, 1884   Died - Morgan, Mrs. William died Thursday near Mt. Zion Church.

Daughter of W.T. Morris
 Paulding New Era May 17, 1889   Died. The only daughter of W.T. Morris and wife, breathed its last on the 10th (note: unsure of second digit) last. Illness said to be croup, he was only two years old. A bright bud of promise and hope has been suddenly snatched away and left a cheerful home gloomy. There was a great ___ sympathy manifested for the sorrowing family.

Miss Dorthalia Morris
 Paulding New Era September 17, 1886   Died. We are pained to note the death of Miss Dorthalia Morris, daughter of Mr. Ambrose Morris, of Acworth, who died Friday morning and was buried in the cemetery at this place Saturday evening. (Roxana)

Robert Lee Morris
 Paulding New Era October 30, 1885   In Memoriam. From Ga, October 28, 1885 - Robert Lee Morris, eldest son of A.J. and Nancy R. Morris was ___, Paulding county., Ga., May 3rd 1880. After severe suffering for several weeks with typhoid fever he said to his father, "Papa, Jesus has come for me," and being weary of the sick bed he asked that someone take him. His watchful mother offering to do so, he said, "No, Jesus will take me," and between eight and nine o'clock p.m. on the 30th instant, little Bobblie's spirit winged its flight to the breast of that ___ who said, " Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of each is the kingdom of God."…

Ruth Ann Eckols Morris
January 6, 1915 – June 17, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. Ruth Ann Eckols Morris, age 89 of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2004. She was born on January 6, 1915 in Seguin, Texas to the late Edward and Jesse Eckols. She was a retired teacher and bookkeeper and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law Dona and Rick Knudsen of Burnsville, North Carolina, Denisha and Mike Schuker of Palm Coast, Florida and Lorraine and Marvin Ritch of Hiram; a sister, Mozelle Spleen of New Braunfels, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Friday, June 18, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. from Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hiram with Reverend Billy Byrd officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sallie Morris
 Paulding New Era October 15, 1886   Died, on Monday night, October 4th, Mrs. Sallie Morris, wife of Mr. Milton Morris. Mrs. Morris was raised near here, was well known and universally loved. (Acworth News and Farmer)

Randolph "Randy" Morse
Died April 20, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, April 28, 2005  Randolph "Randy" Morse Passes April 20, 2005
Randolph "Randy" E. Morse, age 75, of Stockbridge, Georgia formerly of Dallas, Georgia died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. He was a retired truck driver from Southern Wood Piedmont after 20 years service. He also worked at Rambo Nursery as a truck driver.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Betty Morse; his children and step-children, Wayne and Jeanette Lazenby of Dublin, Georgia, Linda and John Stubbs of Stockbridge, Milton and Kathy Morse of Smyrna, Lee and Diane Morse of Dallas, Georgia, Sandra Morgan and Robin and Dale Shaw, all of Jonesboro, Penny and Larry Campbell of Melrose, Wisconsin and Randalie Morse of Riegelwood, North Carolina; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held Monday, April 25, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Abundant Life Church of God in Dallas with Bishop Thomas Blagg officiating.
Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bobby Moser
Died May 13, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005   
Services Held for Mr. Bobby Moser May 28
Mr. Bobby Moser, age 65, of Arkansas, passed away May 13, 2005. He was employed as an Auctioneer.
Survivors include his very best friend, Kathie Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Moser and two brothers, J. C. Moser and Bud Moser.
A Memorial Service will conducted on May 28, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at 1471 Woodrow Kay Road, Rockmart, GA. 
(Transcribed as Published)

Ben Eugene "Cotton" Mulkey
March 18, 1936 -- October 30,2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004  Mr. Ben Eugene "Cotton" Mulkey, age 68 of Dallas, Georgia passed away October 30, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit.
Mr. Mulkey was born March 18, 1936 in Murray County, Georgia, son of the late Will and Omy Mulkey. He was a member of the Baptist faith and worked as a concrete finisher.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Charlotte C. Mulkey, to whom he was married on March 9, 1956; five daughters, Scott and Vickie Steele of Aragon, Danny and Marion Freeman of Dallas, Daniel and Pamela King of Cedartown, Jackie and Nancy Ray of Dallas, and Derek and Rachelo Michael of Dallas; two sons, Timmey and Kim Mulkey of Calhoun and Keith Mulkey of Dallas and eight grandchildren.
Fune3ral services were conducted on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Patrick and Rev. Ernest Channell officiating. Special musical selections were played.
Interment followed in Yorkville Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Max Thyurmond, Grover Channell, Mike Mulkey, Johnny Mulkey, Richard Townsend, David Stoker, Donald Hite, and Bud Mulkey.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Frank M. Mullins
 Paulding New Era February 11, 1887   Died. Mr. Frank M. Mullins, well known to Dallas people died at his home in Marietta a few days ago.

Avery L. Mundy
November 11, 1957 – June 14, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mr. Avery L. Mundy, age 46 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on June 14, 2004. He was born on November 11, 1957 in Bartow County, Georgia the son of Cecil Mundy and Cennis Garrett Mundy. He was employed by the maintenance department for the City of Douglasville. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Wanda Glines Mundy; his son and fiancé, Daniel Mundy and Elecia Seefeldt of Dallas; daughter, Amanda Mundy of Dallas; mother Cennia Prater of Dallas; sisters, Carolyn Cole of Dallas and Loris West of Hiram; step-sisters, Janet Osmer and Janice Thornton, both of Dallas and Tracy Mundy of Acworth, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Mundy; sisters, Lucinda Willingham and Katherine Stoker.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Bishop Keith Graham officiating. Music was provided by Olin and Helen Walker.
Interment followed at Paulding Memorial Gardens with Joe Pickett, Johnny Cochran, Steven Jarred, Bobby Willingham, Joey Willingham and Tony West serving as pallbearers.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dorithea Joyce Moreland Munger
Died April 5, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 14, 2005  Dorithea Joyce Moreland Munger Passes April 5
Mrs. Dorithea Joyce Moreland Munger, age 63, of Austell, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Born in Crisp County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Marvin B. and Sarah Mae Cobb Moreland. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Bartlett of Acworth, Tina Moreland and Kelly Mutter, both of Austell; her sons, Kurt Mutter of Dallas, John Moreland of Hiram and Jonathan Wells of Jonesboro; her sister, Brenda Jones of Powder Springs; brother , Michael Moreland of Turtletown, Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services were held on Sunday, April 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Brother John Price officiating.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lether Mae Collins Myers
Died October 21, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004   
Lether Mae Collins Myers Passes Oct. 21

Lether Mae Collins Myers of Douglasville, Georgia, age 66, died October 21, 2004 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by Faith. She was the daughter of the late Parker and Mamie Puckett Collins.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Myers, Sr.; sons and daughter-in-law, Reginald and Dennise Knight of Dallas, Walter Myers, Jr. of Douglasville, and Roger and Maria Myers of Carrollton; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Dewitt Roper, Linda Cox and Curtis Stringer, Peggy and Michael Leonard, all of Douglasville, Felicia and Glen Perrin of Ohio and Debbie Brown of McRae; sisters, Ruby Kitchens of Conyers and Betty Taylor of Covington; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Tanner officiating.
Interment followed in Rosehaven Cemetery.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Madison Myers, Sr.
January 1, 1943 – August 3, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mr. Thomas Madison Myers, Sr., age 61 of Temple, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Carl Myers and the late Lou Simmons Myers. He was self-employed as a construction builder.
Surviving are his wife Marcia Strickland Myers of Temple; one daughter, Carrie Hall Long of Calhoun; one son, Thomas “Tommy M. Myers, Jr. of Temple. He also has seven sisters and five brothers and two grandsons.
Memorial services were conducted on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

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