Obituaries N - Z

Gilbert W. Nash
October 7, 1924 – August 10, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mr. Gilbert W. Nash, age 79 of Powder Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. He was born on October 7, 1924 in Bridgeport, Connecticut the son of the late Emanuel and Margaret Nash. He was a retired carpenter and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his daughter, Cecelia Mack of Powder Springs; a sister, Mary Moles of Bridgeport, Connecticut; grandchildren, Nicole Bush, Jasmine Mack and Jessica Mack.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date. The body was cremated.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Cohran Neal
March 3, 1916 – July 28, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 5, 2004 Mrs. Thelma Cohran Neal age 88 of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away July 28, 2004 at the WellStar Paulding Nursing Home. She was born March 3, 1916 in Paulding County, the daughter of Manasseh Washington Cohran and Lola Bertie Parks Cohran. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Her occupation had been a grocer.
Survivors include two brothers, Parks Cohran of Dallas and Ernest and Evelyn Cohran of Buchanan, Georgia; one sister, Jimmie Lou Rutledge of Heflin, Alabama; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Neal.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, 2004 in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Smallwood officiating. Music was provided by Becky Bearden.
Interment followed in Smyrna United Methodist Church with Larry Rutledge, Kenneth Cohran, Dwayne Baggett, Gene Cohran, David Cohran and Joshua McAdams serving as pallbearers.
Jeff Eberhart was in charge of arrangements.

Sherry Lynn Newell
Died November 9, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday November 11, 2004  
Sherry Lynn Newell Passes on Nov. 6, 2004
Sherry Lynn Newell, age 42, of Powder Springs, Georgia, died November 9, 2004.
Survivors include one daughter, Breanne Newell of Powder Springs; mother, Linda Newell of Powder Springs and one brother, Nathan Lyle of Powder Springs; nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services were held Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Crestlawn Cemetery with Reverend Terry Braswell officiating.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. R.M. Newton
 Paulding New Era 15 May 1884
  Our much esteemed friend and neighbor, Rev. R.M. Newton, died the 1st inst. Much could be said in honor of this one of nature’s noblemen; but suffice it to say that if his immortal spirit is not resting with God and singing everlasting praise, there is nothing in a man’s walk or talk here in this sin cursed world. (From the 19th dist)

Mrs. Sallie (Morgan) Newton
 Paulding New Era January 29, 1886   Mrs. Sallie (Morgan) Newton died at the home of her father, Mr. John W. Morgan, near Embry, in this county, the 11th December, 1885. Mrs. Newton was born September 3, 1850 and joined the M.E. church (South) at the age of eleven. Most of our people will remember Miss Sallie C. Morgan who taught a select school here in 1878. She went from here to the Masonic Female College at Covington, Ga. On the 15th of December, 1875, she was married to the Rev. H.M. Newton, of the North Ga. Conference, with whom she lived a life of Christian Harmony. Mrs. Newton was a perfect model of a lady, and will be cherished as such in the memory of all who knew her in this life.

Mrs. Lillian "Leona" Thomason Nichols
Died May 31, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005 Mrs. Lillian "Leona" Thomason Nichols Passes
Mrs. Lillian "Leona" Thomason Nichols, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 31, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.
Mrs. Nichols was born August 9, 1919, daughter of the late James Wyatt Thomason and Nora Louise Cochran Thomason. She was a member of Narroway Baptist Church and was a Homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy and Wanda Nichols and Ricky Nichols, both of Dallas; two daughters, Karen and Neil Rainwater of Dallas and Cathy and Keith Plunk of Rockmart; one brother, J. C. Thomason of Dallas; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, James and Nora Thomason, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. M. A. Nichols, who passed away November 6, 1991 and daughter, Connie Sue Nichols.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Mr. Jimmy Tibbetts officiating. Special music was rendered by The Tibbetts Family.
Interment followed in Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Tibbetts, Randy Wilson, Danny Thomason, Tim Wilson, Sype Thomason, Donald Nichols and Ronny Thomason. Tad Thomason served as Honorary Pallbearer.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mr. Edward A. Nieznany
Died March 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 7, 2005  Mr. Edward A. Nieznany Passes
Edward A. Nieznany, age 89, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, died March 29, 2005.
He is the son of the late Stanley and Catharine Raelba Nieznany. He was a Retired self-employed Truck Driver and member of the Catholic Faith.
He is survived by three sons, Steve Nieznany of Lithia Springs, Michael Nieznany of Lawrenceville and James Nieznany of Douglasville; two daughters, Sandra McDonald of Santa Rosa, Florida and Patricia Martin of Woodstock; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny White officiating. The body was cremated.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home served the Nieznany Family.

R.J. Nix
 Paulding New Era May 3, 1889   Died. The old man R.J. Nix, suddenly fell dead a few minutes ago at a spring near Mr. A. Maulding, he leaves a wife three sons and one daughter to mourn his departure.

Nottingham, Mr.
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA September 18, 1881 TAC     Nottingham, Mr.
18 Sept 1881 (The Atlanta Constitution) The Paulding Tragedy. Yesterday a Constitution representative met a gentleman from near Douglasville who was acquainted with the particulars of the Mitchell-Cook shooting affair, which occurred between Douglasville and Powder Springs Friday morning. “You see.” said the gentleman. “the parties were J.F. Cook, his stepson Joe Mahathy, William Mitchell, his son and a man named Nottingham. For years past there has been an old difficulty between Mitchell and Cook and on more than one occasion the tragedy of yesterday came near being enacted, but both men were men of standing and friends kept them apart. Mitchell lived on a farm in Douglas county and Cook in Paulding county. Their farms adjoin and this was the cause of the original difficulty. I can’t tell you the particulars but it was something about a line fence that caused the first fuss. On last Monday Cook found a lot of Mitchell’s hogs in his corn field and drove them out. Mitchell happened to see Cook driving his hogs away, and made an assault upon him. He was accompanied by a young man named Nottingham who was working for him, and the two were too tough for Cook, who was compelled to abandon the battle field. This renewed the old difficulty, and Cook swore he would be revenged. Last Friday morning Cook again found Mitchell’s hogs in his corn field. He sent Mitchell word that they were there and then went home and armed himself with an old musket loaded with shot and ball. Accompanied by his step-son, Joe Mahathy, Cook then went back to the corn field for the purpose of driving the hogs out, but was met by Mitchell, his son, aged about eighteen years, and Nottingham. The sight of the trio did not frighten Cook and his son, and they went for the hogs in gallant style, but the Mitchell’s came to the defense of their property, and a general fight ensued. it seems that Nottingham, who was a stout young man, rushed at Cook, who told him to go away, but with threats, Nottingham continued his advance until Cook fired. Cook’s aim was good, and Nottingham fell dead with a dozen holes through his heart. The elder Mitchell then struck Cook with a stone knocking him down. As soon as Cook fell Mitchell jumped upon him and began stabbing him with a knife, Mahathy, Cook’s stepson, then picked up the musket and struck the ender Mitchell two fearful blows over the head with it, crushing the skull terribly. When the battle was over Nottingham was dead, Cook was badly wounded having received three ugly knife cuts, and Mitchell was unconscious. As soon as possible the wounded men removed to their homes where Dr. Pool of Douglasville, and Dr. Cotton, of Powder Springs visited them. Cook’s wounds are pronounced serious but is believed that he will soon recover. Mitchell’s injuries are thought to be fatal. The gun was a heavy weapon and the skull was so badly crushed that the brain oozed out. The affair occurred in Paulding county and the coroner held an inquest yesterday over the body of Nottingham. After a careful investigation a verdict of justifiable homicide was rendered. The affair has created the wildest excitement.

George F. Oaks
The Paulding New Era March 1, 1883   Died of consumption, George F., son of Jesse M. and Frances Oaks. Deceased was born Feb 8th 1865, died Feb 26th, 1883. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.

Miss Florence Orr
 Paulding New Era April 29, 1887   Died. Departed this life April 9th Miss Florence Orr, aged 17 years, 9 months and 9 days. (Carroll Free Press)

Mrs. Green Osborn
 Paulding New Era October 18, 1889   Died. Mrs. Green Osborn, of Acorntree district, this county, departed this life last Sunday with sore throat, she leaves a husband and several little children to mourn her loss; the New Era sympathizes with the family.

Elaine Joy Oswald
April 19, 1937 - May 27, 2004 Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004 Mrs. Elaine Joy Oswald, age 67 of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, may 27, 2004. She was born on April 19, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her sons, Charles and Kenneth Oswald of Dallas, John Oswald of Livingston, Illinois and Russell Oswald of Douglasville; daughters Sherry and Roy Gentry of Carrollton and Dinah and James Barber of Forest Park, Ga. two sisters; many grandchildren
A graveside service was held Monday, May 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from New Hope Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Paulding New Era November 29, 1883   Owen, John A. the son of John Owens was killed by William Larence Simpson in a fight. Simpson took off for parts unknown. (Cartersville Free Press).

Mr. Lee Owen's little boy
 Paulding New Era October 14, 1889   Died. Mr. Lee Owen's little boy died last Sunday night and was interred at Dallas on Monday, just seven weeks ago his little brother was buried. They were permitted to live here together but a few years, but they have both been taken home where they will live together through all eternity. Mr. Owen and his wife have our sympathy and may they be submissive to His will.

Dallas, Ga.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 16 Sept 1905    Dallas, Ga.
September 15. H.L. Owens, of this city, died this afternoon. Mr. Owens, has lived in Dallas since last April, having married Miss Maggie Reed. He leaves a wife, four children and one brother, Dr. M.A. Owens, of this county. Mr. Owens was for a number of years clerk of the superior court of Paulding county.

Jerri Cantrell Palmer
Died May 19, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005  Jerri Cantrell Palmer Passes May 19, 2005
Mrs. Jerri Cantrell Palmer, age 69 of Enterprise, Alabama, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2005. She was born August 8, 1935 in Hiram to the late John William and Ruby Lorain Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathi Jane Palmer.
Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Glenn Morris Palmer; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Allen and Libby Palmer of Atlanta; a daughter and son-in-law, Toni Leigh Phillips and Jimmy Dean of Atlanta; sisters, Lee C. Nation of Marietta and Donna Smallwood of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Margaret Cantrell of Dallas; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service was held Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. from Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Curtis Turner officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Homer Paris
 Paulding New Era August 30, 1889   Died. Homer Paris of California Dist., cut himself with a knife and died in a few minutes.

Mrs. Mary L. Parker
 Paulding New Era October 8, 1886   Died. Mrs. Mary L. Parker, wife of Dr. George T. Parker died at her home near Dallas on September 30th. She was born in South Carolina September 1832. Her maiden name was Anderson. She is the half sister of W.P. Anderson of Marietta, who died less than a year ago. She was married to Dr. George Parker at Powder Springs in November of 1851.

Octavia Parris
 Paulding New Era September 24, 1886   Died. Octavia, a little seven-year old daughter of Mr. N.D. Parris, of Branch, this county, died last Wednesday evening. Mr. Parris has a grandchild very sick, and Mr. Veach (Vench?), in the same neighborhood also has a sick child.

Oliver Parris
The Paulding New Era April 12, 1883  Oliver Parris formerly of this county, died last Friday in Clayton county.  He was brought to New Canaan and buried Sunday.  He leaves a wife and one child.

Mrs. Phoeba Parris
 Paulding New Era June 11, 1886   Mrs. Phoeba Parris died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louiza Colley (Coldey?), in Ark., on the 25th day of last May. Her death was caused by eating poisoned honey and the rest of the family came near dying at the same time from the same cause. She was eighty years old and had been a citizen of this county for over forty years, having moved to Ark, only a year before her death. She has a large number of relatives and friends here, who will be grieved to learn of her sad death.

Death of William Parris
 Paulding New Era 27 June 1884
  Death of William Parris. Mr. William Parris died in Arkansas on the 13th of this month. He was born and raised in California District, and moved to Arkansas about five years ago. I got a letter from his wife stating the fact of his death. He was confined six weeks to his bed. Died of heart dropsy. His wife wrote that he stated on his death bed that he was prepared to meet his God, and ready to die.
He leaves a wife and five children living, and five dead. He has a large circle of relatives and friends in this and adjoining counties, and also in Alabama. P.

Mrs. Emogene Shipp Parson
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mrs. Emogene Shipp Parson Passes May 3, 2005
Mrs. Emogene Shipp Parson , age 71, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 6, 2005.
She was born July 26, 1933 in Cobb County, Georgia, to the late William J. and Pearl Mitchell Purser. She was a Homemaker and member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. Bobby L. Parson; sons and daughter-in-law, John W. Shipp, Jr., Robert and Beth Parson and Kenneth Parson, all of Hiram; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne Shipp and Alan Portwood of Hiram and Annette and David Cheek of Peoria, Illinois; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, May 8, 2005 at 4:00 pm from Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Walker and Rev. George Clark officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jonathan Portwood, Timothy Cheek, Daniel Cheek, Jeremy Parson, Chris Robbins, and Dusty Haley officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
(Transcribed as Published)

Mr. James Parson
Died May 19, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005  Services Held for Mr. James Parson May 21
Mr. James Hubert Parson, age 73, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away May 19, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Parson was born August 3, 1931 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of the late James Lennie Parson and the late Nora McBrayer Parson. He was a member of Bethany Christian Church, Veteran of the U.S. Marines and was employed as a Truck Driver with Ameri Gas.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Southerland Parson of Hiram; son, Ricky and Tina Parson of Centre, Alabama; daughter, Reita and Kenneth Gaston of Douglasville, GA; 3 grandchildren, Jenni and Matthew Martin, Andrew Gaston and Jessica Gaston and 1 great-grandson, Ben Martin.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Dwayne Hewett and Rev. Wiley Butler officiating.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Todd Southerland, Michael Hewett, Rudy Kelly, Tim Parson, Matthew Martin, and Paul Bennett. Honorary pallbearers were Maxie Cole, Chris Hewett, Caleb Hewett, and Scott Parson.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mr. Samuel B. Pate
 Paulding New Era March 13, 1885   Mr. Samuel B. Pate, and old and respected citizen of this county, died of paralysis, at his residence near Hiram, last Wednesday.

Dr. Bill Patrick, Sr.
Died April 15, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia)
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Dr. Bill Patrick, Sr. Passes Away April 15, 2005
Dr. Bill L. Patrick Sr., age 74, Dallas, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005. Born in Atlanta, on August 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Elijah B. and Roxie Ionia Patrick. He was the Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hiram.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert E. Patrick and his sisters and brothers, Adell Patrick, Birdie Kate Patrick Mathews, Patricia Fay Patrick Odom, Vernon Patrick and John Henry Patrick.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bernice Patrick; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy L. Patrick, Jr. and his wife, Cynthia and Mark T. Patrick and his wife Alane, all of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Carol Maxwell Patrick of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis Patrick of Jonesboro, Jack and Betty Patrick of Snellville, Robert and Ruth Patrick of Newnan, Jimmy and Barbara Patrick of Snellville, Kenneth and Vera Patrick of Douglasville and Danny and Ruby Patrick of Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ionia and Leonard Lynn of Stockbridge, Eloise and Jim Williams of Dallas and Diane and Fred Martin of Fairburn; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. from Tabernacle Baptist Church with Reverend Terry Braswell and Doctor Bob Mc Curry officiating.
The Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens with Lee Patrick, Andy Patrick, Brian Patrick, Jon Patrick, Richard Patrick, Jason Mitchell, Scott Patrick and Bryan Patrick serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Eliza Payne
 Paulding New Era 1 May 1884   Mrs. Eliza Payne, an aged lady who resided with her son-in-law, a Mr. Brown, at the depot died of pneumonia last Saturday and was buried Sunday at the Dallas cemetery. She was about fifty-eight years of age, and had been a consistent member of the Baptist church for twenty-eight years. She was a comparative stranger to our people, having but recently moved to this place.

Mrs. Mattie Peek
 Paulding New Era December 3, 1886   Died. Mrs. Mattie Peek, the amiable and beloved wife of Julius A. Peek, died at her home Saturday morning last of pneumonia. In her death the community, as well as her family, has sustained a loss of great magnitude, and the absence of her good works, which will live after her, and her influence wrought through kindness ___ pious example, will be felt keenly and sensibly. She has since childhood been a member of the Methodist church and though never physically strong she has been ever prayerful, active an untiring in good works. (Cedartown Advertiser)

Sarah Virginia L. Pertuit
Died May 23, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Sarah Virginia L. Pertuit Passes May 23, 2005
Sarah Virginia Lunsford Pertuit, age 75, of Raceland, Louisiana, formerly of Dallas, Georgia, passed away suddenly May 23, 2005 at her residence. She was born June 17, 1929 in Paulding County, the daughter of the late William Clyde and Flora Dell (Pope) Wigley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raceland, Louisiana. Many in Paulding County will remember Virginia as the manager of the Steak House owned by the late Dr. S. U. Braly.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her husband of more than 32 years, Mr. David Pertuit.
Survivors include a son, Richard L. (Theresa) Gore of Acworth; a daughter, Jean Lunsford (Robert) Mathews of Powder Springs; grandsons, Richard (Deana) Gore, Jr. of Acworth, Kevin L. Mathews of Powder Springs and Kenney F. Mathews of Douglasville; granddaughter, Alisa (Larry) Wilbert of Acworth; great-granddaughters, Leslie Ann Gore of Acworth and Erica Marie Mathews of Douglasville. The body was cremated.

Mrs. Emeline Phillips
 Paulding New Era July 3, 1885   Mrs. Emeline Phillips, aged abut sixty-five years, died at her home near New Hope, last Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Lewis Phillips
 Paulding New Era 18 July 1884
  Mr. Lewis Phillips, an old and prominent citizen of this county, died at his home near New Hope last Monday. He was buried at New Hope cemetery, with Masonic honors, of which order he was a respected member, Tuesday.

Marshal L.M. Phillips
 Paulding New Era July 17, 1891   Died. A gloom hangs over Dallas this week, not withstanding that there are many people here attending the District meeting, there is not that cheerfulness that otherwise would have been. On last Monday morning before the sun had gone far on its upward road several reports from pistols had been heard in our quiet town that startled the people and when the cause or result it was, that B.F. Matthews had shot and killed Marshal L.M. Phillips and had received a flesh wound in the arm himself. Matthews gave himself up to the Sheriff an was placed in jail. A jury of inquest was summoned and after the examination of many witnesses the jury returned a verdict that Phillips came to his death from a pistol shot from the hands of B.F. Matthews and that the killing was murder. The deceased was laid to rest at New Hope on Tuesday with Masonic Honors, where one of the largest crowds had met, that were known at a funeral in this county. The deceased was a model Christian, was a deacon in the Baptist church for many years and his sudden death is greatly regretted by a large number of relatives and friends.

Uncle Malley Pickett
 Paulding New Era April 16, 1886   We regret to learn of the death of Uncle Malley Pickett, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, which occurred at his residence about five miles north of Dallas, Thursday night. He was buried at New Hope today (Friday).
April 23, 1886
The people, as a general thing, are all well in this community, with the exception of Mrs. Ida Vaughn, who returned home last Friday, somewhat agitated, caused by the sad death of her father, Uncle Malley Pickett. (Roxana)

Helen Carmen Pierce
February 6, 1920 – August 2, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mrs. Helen Carmen Pierce, age 84 of Rockmart, Paulding County, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004. She was born on February 6, 1920 in Dalton, Georgia to the late Tom Solmon and Rubie Thelma Rich. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Rachael Baptist Church in Dalton.
She was preceded in death by her son, John Michael Stoner.
Surviving are her husband, Melvin S. Pierce; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Harper of Dalton and Diane and Larry Locklear of Rockmart; sisters, Betty Buckley of Midway, Georgia and Patricia Cantrell of Daytona Beach, Florida; a brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Catherine Rich of Dalton; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday August 4, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Joseph Murphy officiating.
The interment followed in Whitfield Memorial Gardens with Angie Locklear, Misty Locklear, Dale Eaves, Rita Fisher, Kevin Fisher, Jamie Eaves and Annette Kraft serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hoyt E. Pollard
June 20, 1934 - October 3, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Services Held for Mr. Hoyt E. Pollard

Mr. Hoyt E. Pollard, age 70 of Temple, Georgia passed away October 3, 2004 at Tanner Health System in Villa Rica.
Mr. Pollard was born June 20, 1934 in Haralson County, Georgia. He was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church and worked as a Short Haul Truck Driver. He was also a Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Barbara W. Pollard; brother Bob Dean Pollard Ponca City, Oklahoma; three step-daughters, Phil and Tina Clements of Hazelhurst, GA, Karen Strader of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Patricia Gable of Temple; sister, Dura Lee Ward of Temple.
Funeral Services were conducted on October 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. T. Hollingshed officiating.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charles W. Pool
 Paulding New Era January 23, 1891   Died. Death has invaded another happy home and selected as a victim Charles W. Pool, son of Enoch and Winnie A. Pool, of Hiram district. This visit by the enemy was only for a few days he was taken sick Christmas Eve and the ___ of January at 12 o'clock Charly breathed his last. He was born Jan 29th, 1860 at the age of 20 he was married to Miss Nannie Thompson and began life as a farmer, in 1885 he joined the Missionary Baptist church at Poplar Springs, was baptized by Rev. W.A. Ragsdale(?), I sat by his bed and watched death do it's work, he passed off without a struggle, he was sickly speaking moral, his suffering was very graceful, yet he bore it with Christian fortitude. Thus passed away the Obedient child the God fearing man, the affectionate father, and a faithful husband, at the age of thirty years leaving a wife and four children. He was buried at Poplar Springs church Monday the 12 after his funeral was preached by Rev. W.A. Ragsdale in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and special friends. I have known Charly from a child he was a good boy. He continued good to manhood and to death and I now say when all is over this path had as few crooked ways as any and I believe he is today with God in conclusion I tender my kindest sympathies to the stricken wife, bereaved parents and friends. ---C.A.P.

Mr. John C. Pool
 Paulding New Era 10 Apr 1884
  Mr. John C. Pool died on the 7th instant, after a short illness. He was a good citizen. If he had an enemy we don’t know it. He leaves a wife and two children, and many friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Silas Stubb [or Stubs].
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17 Apr 1884
Tribute of Respect to the Memory of Mr. John C. Pool. John C. Pool was the son of Squire C.A., and Rachel Pool, (a daughter of Dr. Charles Bookout(?)). He was born Oct, 30th, 1860 and raised in Paulding county, Georgia. His parents say when a child he was obedient, industrious and kind; at all times doing their bidding with delight. In school he was an untiring worker, and knew no such word as fail; confided in his teacher, respected his class-mates and they in turn respected him. He was strictly speaking, moral, drank no spirits of any kind, used tobacco in no way, never swore an oath nor used a ___ word, kept good company, went to church regularly, and rarely engaged in any of the frivolities common with young men. While young he realized two important facts. First, I can be a man; second, life is what we make it. At the age of 20 years he married Miss M.J.S. Vaughn, daughter of Mr. Randolph Vaughn, ex-Tax Collector of Paulding county, and began life as a farmer. He joined the Baptist church at New Canaan in August 1880, was baptized by Rev. J.S. Reynolds and soon made church clerk by acclamation, which position he held at his death. He was taken sick Tuesday, April the first, and grew worse rapidly until Monday, April 7th, 8 o’clock, P.M., when he breathed his last. His suffering was very great, yet he bore it with Christian fortitude. Amid them all he said to his father: “All is well with me pa.” Thus passed away the obedient child; the untiring student; the moral youth; the God fearing man. The affectionate father and faithful husband, at the age of twenty-four years, passed away leaving a wife and two small children. The writer has known him a long while, and all things considered, but few men have lived a life so more and unsullied as John C. Pool. He was buried at New Canaan church Tuesday, the 8th inst. at 3 o’clock p.m. after short services by Z. Land, in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and special friends. In conclusion I tender my kindest sympathies to the stricken wife, bereaved parent and friends. W.A. Ragsdale.

Johny Pool
 Paulding New Era 10 Apr 1884
  Johny Pool.
Death has invaded another happy home and selected as a victim Johny Pool, son of Squire C.A. Pool, of California district. This visit by the enemy was quite sudden, and did its work quickly. On the evening of April 7th, 8 p.m., Johny breathed his last. I stood over him and watched death do its work. It seemed to me that I could almost hear the rustling of the wings of angels as they pressed in taking Johny quickly off to God. In an earthly view of the case, it would seem a sad thing for one giving such promise of a happy, useful life, to die so soon; but He who gave has taken away, and He doeth all things well. I have known Johny from a boy – lived in three hundred yards of him eleven or twelve years ago. He was a good boy. I left the district, but watched Johny. He continued good to manhood and to death; and I can now say, when all is over, his path had as few crooked ways as any, and I believe he is today with God. God often taketh his own to himself early. We too must die. –A Friend.

Caleb Wayne Poole
Died April 16, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Infant Caleb Wayne Poole Passes April 16
Caleb Wayne Poole, 4 month old infant son of Bobby Wayne and Emily Nicole Norment Poole, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 He was born in Cobb County.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Rhonda and Jeff Norment of Powder Springs; paternal grandmother, Mary Poole of Mapleton; his maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Kathleen Norment and Georgia Elrod, all of Powder Springs and Howard Elrod of Bowden.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11a.m. in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Benny Long officiating.
The Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Poore, Infant
 Paulding New Era June 7, 1883   The little infant of Mr. J.J. Poore, who lost his young wife recently, also died Sunday last and was buried Monday.

Mr. William 'Bill' Pope
Died June 27, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Mr. William 'Bill' Pope Passes June 27
Mr. William 'Bill' Pope, age 86, passed away on June 27, 2005. He was born May 1, 1919 in Heard County, Georgia, to the late Howard and Winnie (Lipham) Pope.
He married Mary Robbins Pope on November 2, 1940, having been married for 64 years. Bill served in the U.S. Army 1944-1946 in WWII, January 1945-November 1945, with the 42nd Rainbow Division, 142nd Eng. Batt. Attached to 3rd Army under General Patton. He was with the 42nd Rainbow Division when they liberated Dachau Concentration Camp, April 29,1945.
Mr. Pope worked as a Farmer and a Barber. He was also a member of Unity Baptist Church and Emeritus Member of Dallas Masonic Lodge #182.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Pope of Dallas; four sons, Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. (Doris) Pope, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny R. (Ginny) Pope, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Jeanne) Pope and Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Deborah) Pope, all of Dallas; daughter, Mrs. Trisha Pope Aday of Villa Rica; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Gray of Chamblee, Mrs. Martha Cummings of Jacksonville, FL and Mrs. Lily Andrews of Atlanta; brother, Mr. Howard Pope, Sr. of Chamblee; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Howard and Winnie (Lipham) Pope, he was preceded in death by a son, Mr. David K. Pope, who passed away in 2000; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jeannie Pope, who passed away in April 1998 and grandson, Robert Steven Pope, who passed away September 1984.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Voyles officiating. Masonic graveside services with full military honors immediately followed with Rev. Paul Hebert officiating. Pallbearers were Josh Pope, Matt Pope, Michael Pope, Shane Pope, Chris Pope, and Russell Pope.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Joe Pope, Jason Pope, Stephen Pope, Jonathan Pope, Todd Pope, Clint Pope, and Jonathan Burson.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Paulding New Era November 29, 1883   Posey, Benjamin died recently near Cassville.

Potter, Martin
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA April 2, 1880    Potter, Martin
2 Apr 1880 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} All Around Us: Paulding County, GA, March 28 ' The body of Mr. Martin Potter, a well-known and highly respected citizen of California district, in this county, was found about 3 o'clock p.m. on the 26th of March, lying on a large rock under his machinery near his residence, with his head and shoulders in a swift, shallow current, his skull being broken on the left side near the top of the head, and having other marks and wounds on his person. The deceased was first discovered by Mr. H. F. Summers in company with Mesars, John James and Tilman R. Potter, who is a son of the unfortunate man. It is supposed that he fell from the shafting of his machinery, falling against the timbers, and was so severely wounded by the fall that having fallen in the swift, shallow current, with his face inclined up stream, he was strangled to death 'though the wounds themselves were sufficient to have produced death. Mr. Potter was a man about 75 years old, and had been for years a consistent member and speaker in public of the Methodist Episcopal church south. He leaves a bereaved family 'a good old wife and several children and grandchildren. The coroner of this county, Thomas J. Ragsdale, empaneled a jury, who after hearing the testimony, returned the following verdict: 'We, the jury empaneled and sworn by Thomas J. Ragsdale, coroner, to hold an inquest on the body of Martin Potter deceased, find that deceased came to his death by a fall from the shafting of his mill.'

Dorothy Wallis Powell
Died May 1, 2003
The Dallas New Era   
Note:  Dorothy Powell "Dot" to her friends, was not really my step mother.  We adopted each other.  She was a never ending fountain of love and knowledge and my surrogate mom.  She is greatly missed.  ...Arlene Woody  Mrs. Dorothy Wallis Powell, age 77 of Hiram, Georgia died Thursday, May 1, 2003. Born in Fulton County, Georgia, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Laura Sutton of Hiram and her step-daughter, Arlene Woody of Dallas; two grandsons, Derek Sutton and Jody Woody.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Powell.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the River View Memorial Park in Smyrna, with Ron Hitt officiating.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Henry B. Powell
Died April 15, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Services Held for Mr. Henry B. Powell
Mr. Henry B. Powell, age 78, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away April 15, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Powell as born November 24, 1927 in Ashley, Arkansas, son of the late Jim and Vertie Dean Powell. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a Carpenter.
He is survived by his wife of more than 51 years, Mrs. Eugenia Forsyth Powell of Dallas, having been married on October 9, 1953; daughter, Mrs. Debbie Ayers of Dallas; son, Rev. and Mrs. Mike (Vickie) Powell of Dallas; sisters, Mrs. Alva McBroome and Mrs. Juanita DeNard, both of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Powell and Vertie Dean Powell.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. from Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Swift and Rev. Marion Longshore officiating. Special music was provided by New Liberty Baptist Church Choir under the direction of Mrs. Michael Johnson accompanied by Mr. Michael Johnson at the piano.
Interment followed in a Crypt at Paulding Memorial Gardens in Hiram with Rev. Thomas Cole in charge of Graveside Services. Pallbearers were Chris Ayers, Kevin Ayers, Jimmy Pace, Gene Ayers, Justin Maxwell, Gene Thomason, Jr. and Michael Powell.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Johnie Power
 Paulding New Era March 11, 1887   Died. Little Johnie, the three year old child of Mr. D.P. Power died Tuesday. The little fellow was hurt by a well windless last week and that together with pneumonia caused his death. (Carroll County Times)

Lillie Price
 Paulding New Era December 17, 1886   Died, of typhoid pneumonia, in Bremen, Dec 3, 1886, Lillie Price, a most dutiful daughter of the late I.J. Price. (Haralson Banner)

Mrs. Emma Lee Pritchard
Died May 3, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mrs. Emma Lee Pritchard Passes May 3, 2005
Mrs. Emma Lee Pritchard , age 74 of Mableton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. She was an executive Secretary with Sear Roebuck and a member of Fortified Hills Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons, Ronnie Pritchard of Marietta, Phil Pritchard of Cartersville and David Pritchard of Hiram; brothers, Eugene Andrews and Ray Andrews, both of New Georgia and Edward Andrews of North Carolina; sister, Fay Austin of Hiram; 6 grandchildren, Zachary, Lauren, Joshua. Nathan, Jordan and Devyn.
Funeral Services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Fortified Hills Baptist Church with Reverend Lee Brown officiating.
Interment followed in Holly Hills Memorial Park in Fairburn.
West Cobb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Landers Pruett
October 26, 1932 – June 16, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. Betty Landers Pruett, age 71 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away June 16, 2004 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mrs. Pruett was born October 26, 1932 in Polk County, Georgia, daughter of the late Ervin and Beulah Pruitt Landers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Debora Scharer of Tennessee and Karen and Raymon Cordell of Woodstock; four grandchildren, Amy Rector of Tennessee, Melissa Scharer of Tennessee, Tim Cordell of Woodstock and Jessica Cordell of Woodstock; sisters, Brenda Landers and Linda Landers, both of Dallas; brothers, Charles Landers of Acworth, David and Arlene Landers of Pennsylvania, George and Judy Landers of Marietta, Terry and Pat Landers of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 18, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. George Barnett and Rev. Trammell Rhodes officiating. Special music was rendered by Greg Walker, Rachel Bruu and Becky Bearden.
In addition to her parents, Ervin and Beulah Landers, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd “Buck” Landers.
Interment followed in Peaceful Meadows Cemetery. Pallbearers were Willie Cantrell, Tim Cordell, Charles Pruitt, Kenny Landers, Chris Landers, and Darren Allen.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Purdue's daughter
 Paulding New Era October 1, 1886   Died. Two more new graves in the cemetery since our last issue. The little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Purdue was buried on Saturday and on Monday the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Dimmock. To the stricken parents we extend our condolences. (Carroll Free Press)

Frank Ragan
 Paulding New Era September 24, 1886   Died. Frank Ragan, a young man about twenty-five years old, was buried on the same day, at the same place (as Mrs. Fannie Conner; last Tuesday night, place not mentioned) Frank had the typhoid fever and had been sick for several days. (Carroll Free Press)

Herbert Ragsdale
Died March 27, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 7, 2005   
Herbert Ragsdale Passes March 27th
Herbert Ragsdale, age 79, of Dallas, Georgia passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005.
Herbert affectionately known as “Snote” was born April 1, 1925 in Dallas, Georgia on Leonard Hill. Son of the late Dr. Carl Ragsdale and the late Bessie Kennedy Ragsdale.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Charlotte Lester Ragsdale of Dallas; 3 daughters, Dr. & Mrs. John (Leigh) Elliott of Marietta, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry (Denise) Rutledge of Dallas, and Mr. & Mrs. Ken (Dana) Strack of Dallas; 7 grandchildren, Dena Elliott Baltimore of Washington, D.C., Laura Elliott Stevens of Dahlonega, David Elliott of Marietta, Amber Rutledge Dodd of Dallas, Amy Rutledge Davenport of Dallas, Ansley Rutledge of Dallas, Tim Robinson of Atlanta; 4 great-grandchildren, Alex Dodd, Meredith Dodd, Will Davenport, Madelyn Davenport; brother John Warner (J.W.) Ragsdale of Decatur, many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services (A Celebration of the Life of Mr. Herbert Ragsdale) were conducted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Eulogy by Brother Loren Wills, Dr. Greg Potts officiating. Other speakers were FeFe Lollis, Melinda Graham, and Dr. John Elliott. Special music was rendered by the Faith Singers, Jeff Eberhart, and the congregation sang I’ll Fly Away on request by the family. Pianists were Becky Bearden and Charles Cole.
Interment followed in the Dallas Cemetery. Pall Bearers were Tim Robinson, David Elliott, Ken Strack, Joe Dodd, Jason Stevens, Chris Davenport. Bag Pipes played music.
Herbert Ragsdale had retired from Lockheed as an Experimental Research Mechanic.
He was a World War II Veteran in the Army Air Corp, Ninth Tactical Air Force attached to the 366th Fighter Bomber Group. Missions included the D-Day invasion and throughout the push through Europe. Shortly after the Normandy invasion, the 366th earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for actions in the St. Lo breakthrough. Group aircraft on a fighter sweep behind enemy lines located and destroyed a tank column that Allied forces had not known about, preventing a surprise attack.
To allow the deepest possible penetration into enemy territory, the squadron periodically moved to new bases as Allied armies gained ground. The unit operated from three separate bases in France, reaching Belgium by November 1944 and into Germany by April 1945. Along the way, they supported many major actions, including the Battle of the Bulge. After the Nazi surrender in May 1945, the squadron remained in Germany as part of the occupation forces.
Herbert liked to say he was the first American soldier in Berlin, because he was the first one off the plane. He was proud of his service and very patriotic.
Other than family, gardening was his passion. As a young man he was an avid hunter and had many fine bird dogs. He was a Paulding County history expert as well as a Native American and Civil War history bluff. He loved to make people laugh and is missed very much.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. 168 N. Johnston St., S-103, Dallas, Georgia 30132 or the Disabled American Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or call 1-877-426-2838 Ext. 3302

Mrs. John Ragsdale
 Paulding New Era August 2, 1883   Died. Last Sunday afternoon July 29th, about 3 o’clock, Mrs. Ragsdale, the patient loving wife of Mr. John F. Ragsdale, of California district, this county, was called away to rest from her long suffering, and from this world of sorrow, sickness and death.
Mrs. Ragsdale has been a sufferer from that foul destroyer, consumption, for more than a long year, yet uncomplainingly, and with true Christian registration, heroism and faith she has borne the cross of her Savior until at last the burden was taken away, and calmly, in the presence of her grief stricken devoted husband and two promising little boys, and many relatives and friends, her soul winged its flight to its final home, where all is peace and joy and love.
Mrs. Ragsdale was a daughter of the late Daniel White, near Marietta, Cobb County

Joseph Ragsdale
 Paulding New Era January 2, 1891   Died. Uncle Joseph Ragsdale departed this life last Sunday morning and was interred at Poplar Springs on Monday. Another of Paulding's best citizens has gone and left a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was about 80 years old and had been an honored citizen of this county for a great number of years, to his grief stricken relatives many friends join in sympathy for them and trust that they all may be united in a brighter and fairer world than this.

Parsha Ann Washington Ragsdale
 Paulding New Era July 12, 1889   Died. Parsha Ann Washington, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ragsdale, was borne Jan. 26th, 1889. Sweet little Parsha Ann, too pure to stay here longer, for the savior needed her to help make up ___ jewels. A precious little jewel to the mother; how hard it is to give her up. She stayed just long enough with us to entwine our heart around her; precious little angel; her mothers only child. None can know how she is missed but her mother who has give up her only child, but the savior had need of her, and called her away on that beautiful Sunday morning. Sweet little Parsha Ann, we know that she is safe from this world of sin and sorrow, beckon father, mother, brother, sister, to come up higher; let us all live so that when we are called away form this world we will be prepared to meet her at the great white throne and sing redeeming love, and with her walk the streets of pure gold. Her Aunt, Mar Rochester, Hiram, Ga., July the 8th, 1889.

Dr. Henry Alonzo Raines, III
Died May 18, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005 Dr. Henry Alonzo Raines, III Passes May 18, 2005
Dr. Henry Alonzo Raines, III, age 61 of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. He was born April 22, 1944 in Atlanta. He was a dentist and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert E. Lee.
Survivors include his sons, Robert Joseph Raines of Washington, D. C. and Nicholas Philip Raines of Powder Springs; a daughter, Emily Anne Raines of Powder Springs; his mother, Anne Osborne Lee of Smyrna; a brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Kathy Raines of Decatur, Georgia; a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Colin Balough of Massachusetts.
A Memorial Service was held Friday, May 20, 2005 at 7 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home.

Rainwater child
 Paulding New Era 1 Aug 1884
  The one year old child of Mr. John Rainwater, of California district, died last Wednesday evening of whooping cough.

Mr. John Rainwaters' child
 Paulding New Era October 8, 1886   Died. A child of Mr. John Rainwaters died last Saturday night. It had been sick several weeks.

Uncle Pitman Painy (Rainy)
 Paulding New Era May 31, 1889   Died. It is again my painful duty to write up the death of another esteemed citizen of this vicinity, Uncle Pitman Painy is no more. He breathed his last on the 21st inst. It seems that our ____ have time to dry and our hearts to cease throbbing and the newly disturbed clods had not settled to their wanted stillness over some of our beloved friends till it was our sorrowful duty to bow ourselves around the form of beloved old friend Pitman Rainy. He lived to a ripe age of 75 years and has been a sufferer for 20 years and his suffering was intense most of the time though he bore his affliction with patience. He is the father of twelve children and most of them witnessed his death, and he raised his glassy eye towards heaven and told the children that was standing around his bed to meet him; those were his last words. I am confident he meant to meet him in the sweet beyond. H.H. E.

Ansel John Rakestraw
Died August 14, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mr. Ansel John Rakestraw, 77, died at his home on Saturday, August 14, 2004. He was born in Hiram, Georgia, son of Amos C. Rakestraw, Sr. and Louise Roper Rakestraw.
Prior to retirement, he was a commercial paint contractor. He also owned Tom’s Drive-In on Cherry Street. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Reynolds Rakestraw and two brothers, A.C. Rakestraw, Jr. and Benny Rakestraw.
He is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Larry) Simmons, Susan (Gary) Hastings, and Donna (Gary) Chandler; two grandsons, Chase and Griffen Chandler; one granddaughter, Shannon (Kenny) White; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Brendan White; four brothers, Tyre Rakestraw of Dallas, GA, Bobby (Faye) Rakestraw of Hiram, GA, Danny Rakestraw of Dallas, GA and Mike (Carol) Rakestraw of Hiram, GA; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 1100 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Vienna Elementary School, 1975 Chickasha Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040 or Julian Gibson Elementary, 2020 Walker Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
There will be a private graveside service for family members.

Rakestraw daughter
 Paulding New Era 13 Mar 1885
  We learn that a daughter of Mr. Ivey Rakestraw died last week of something like meningitis.

Myrtice C. Rakestraw
Died April 30, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, May 5, 2005  Services Held for Mrs. Myrtice C. Rakestraw
Mrs. Myrtice Croker Rakestraw, age 83, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2005. She was born September 1, 1921 in Hiram, Georgia, daughter of the late William Edwin Croker and the late Alice Moon Croker. She attended Hiram School for 12 years and graduated in May 1939 as Valedictorian of her class. During her senior year in high school, she only attended school half of a day in the morning and then going home to care for her dying mother. Upon graduation from high school, she met and married Grady C. Rakestraw on December 3, 1939. To this union they had two sons, Lowell G., born January 6, 1942 and Wendell O., born February 5, 1946. She was a wife, mother, and a homemaker during these years of her life, caring for her husband, children and also her father (William E. Croker) for twenty years. She raised her family caring for household duties and also worked as bookkeeper for The Hiram Gin Company until February 1958, which time The Gin was torn out and a feed mill was started. She served as bookkeeper for the Hiram Milling Company until April 1, 1969 at which time her and her husband sold their part to her brother, Mr. John O. (Ben) Croker, Sr. who ran the mill business for many years. She attended the New Harmony Primitive Baptist Church all of her life. During this time in April 1959, she was saved and joined the church where she attended until 2 months before her death. She served as a member of the New Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Committee for many years working for the upgrade and beauty of the cemetery. Upon the death of her husband, Grady C. Rakestraw in August 1969, she started L.P.N. School at Paulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, graduating 4th in her class at the age of 48 years. She worked for the hospital for 17 years as a night shift nurse, retiring in 1987, Upon the death of her 2nd husband Mr. G. L. Sedam, she returned to work at the Paulding Nursing Unit, retiring for the last time at the age of 76. During her married years in the home, she cooked and waited on many people that her father, husband and children would invite to come and eat. She always had food to feed everyone that came to her house. She also loved and respected the widow women of Hiram for many years, taking then to church, funerals and grocery shopping. The legacy she leaves behind is that she was a caring , compassionate, and loving person that not only loved God, her family, neighbors, friends and co-workers, but also wanted to help others in the same way.
Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Lowell G. Rakestraw of Hiram and Wendell O. (Bee) and Linda Rakestraw of Centre, AL; a sister, Geromie E. Ragsdale of Hiram; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 2:00 pm from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Rev. Louie Hornsby and Bee Rakestraw officiating.
Interment followed in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to the New Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Bea McClung, PO Box 622, Hiram, GA 30141.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Transcribed as Published)

Alberto 'Bo' Ramirez-Patterson
November 18, 2000 - May 30, 2004
Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004  Master Alberto "Bo" Ramirez-Patterson, age 3 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, formerly of Hiram, passed away on Sunday May 30, 2004 at St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on November 18, 2000 in Columbus, Georgia to Rogelio Ramirez Cuevas and Amber Patterson of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Surviving other than his parents are his grandparents, Bob and Carol Green of Ocala, Florida and Jose Ramirez of Asunción, Ramirez-Cuelas of Jalisco, Mexico; his great-grandmother, Margaret E. Patterson of Dallas; many loving aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 1 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Kent Cole officiating.
Interment followed in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Mr. J. Ira Rawls
 Paulding New Era 20 Dec 1883   
Death of Mr. J. Ira Rawls. A gloom was cast over the town of Dallas on Monday morning last by the announcement that Mr. J. Ira Rawls was dead. He died at his room at the Christian hotel of typhoid-malarial fever about two o’clock Monday morning, surrounded by friends and relatives.
Mr. Rawls was born and raised in Wilkinson County, Ga., and up to about ten months ago was a resident of that county. Dallas was at that time coming into notice as a town that was likely to build up, and Mr. Rawls come here looking out for a place to locate in business. He was not long in seeing the many advantages which Dallas possessed, and soon established a general mercantile business at this place, taking into partnership with him his brother, Mr. Robert I. Rawls, and Mr. Elbert Davis, a highly esteemed friend of his in Toombsboro, and opened up business here under the firm name of Rawls, Bros. & Co. From that time until the day of his death he had steadily gained in popularity making friends by the score, and today there is no one in our community, who is more universally loved and respected than was Mr. Rawls, and our people mourn with the family over his death.
He was confined to his bed for about sixteen days, and up to last Thursday was not thought to be in a very dangerous condition. Early last week a telegram was sent to his mother and brothers, which called them to Dallas and to his bedside. His mother and one of his brothers remained, but two of them returned to their business in South Georgia, thinking that their brother was in no danger. Thursday morning, when his physician visited him, he saw immediately that he had changed for the worse, and told the family that he was then in a very dangerous condition, and requested them to call in some other physician in consultation with him. Dr. John Thad Johnson was telegraphed for and arrived here early Friday morning but seeing that the attending physician was giving the patient every attention he returned to Atlanta on the next train. From Thursday, up to the time of his death he sank rapidly, and on Sunday morning the other brothers were telegraphed for, and Mr. B.H. Rawls, who is located at Indian Springs, arrived about 10 o’clock Sunday night, but the other brothers, being further off, did not get the telegram in time to get here before their beloved brother was ill in death.
His remains were carried to Stephensville for interment, and the family was met in Atlanta by the remaining tow brothers, who not getting the telegram in time to get here before the down train left this place, were waiting there for the other members of the family. A large crowd of citizens followed the remains to the depot, and many sorrowful faces were seen as the train moved off with the remains of one they loved so well and one they knew they would never again see.
Mr. Rawls was a young man, about 24 years of age, of fine business qualifications and was doing a thriving business in this place, and will be greatly missed in this county.
In early youth he joined the Church and was never known to do anything unbecoming a Christian gentleman. We were in the room Sunday night about 8 o’clock when Rev. B.F. Payne offered prayer, and during the whole time of the prayer the young man, then thought to be unconscious, prayed fervently, and after prayer, in answer to a question as to how he felt about a future home in heaven, he replied that he would be saved.
Mr. Rawls was well attended from the beginning of his illness, but it seemed impossible to say the onward course of the terrible disease. His mother was continually at his bedside administering to his every want from the time she arrived, and his brother worked with untiring energy to save him and to nurse him back to health; but, alas! It was all in vain. Death came and relieved him from all the cares and troubles of this life, and he passed away without a struggle to meet his Father in heaven, surrounded by his mother and three brothers and numerous friends.
He leaves a mother and five brothers to mourn his death. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family in this their hour of bereavement.

Ray child
 The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta GA 11 May 1886
  Georgia Gossip.
A small child of J. Ray, in Paulding, fell in the fire Wednesday, and was burned fatally.

Virginia “Jennie” Ray
August 24, 1922 - November 3, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday November 11, 2004  
Ms. Virginia “Jennie” Ray Passes

Ms. Virginia Margarette “Jennie” Ray, age 82, of Hiram, Georgia passed away November 3, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit.
Ms. Ray was born August 24, 1922 in Fulton County, Georgia, daughter of the late Alfred Y. and Doris (Hames) Ray. She worked as a Beautician and was a member of the Pentecostal Faith. Jennie attended the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Springs, Georgia and later graduated from Molar Beauty College of Atlanta. She was employed by salons in Buckhead and Atlanta.
She survived by her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Margaret) Ray of Hiram; two sisters, Mrs. Rosalie Carter of Dawsonville and Mrs. Mary Sheffield of Lithia Springs; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Ramonia “Duck” Dunton and three brothers, Fred A. Ray. Grady Lee Ray and Wyatt Howard Ray.
Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. John Miles officiating. Pallbearers were Bryon Ray, Tony Ray, Lee Ray, Jason Ray, Chris Ray and Terry Bowen.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Fred William Reddish, Jr.
Died February 14, 1988 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, February 25, 1988  Mr. Fred William Reddish, Jr. Dies

Mr. Fred William Reddish, Jr., age 46, of Hiram, Georgia died on Sunday, February 14, 1988 in Cobb General Hospital following eight years illness. He was born on September 5, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Mr. Fred William Reddish, Sr., and the late Mrs. Gladys Bernice Land Reddish.
He was employed as a Binder with Foote and Davis Company. His wife, Mrs. Joyce Carolyn Reddish, passed away December 9, 1986, following 23 years of marriage.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Brenda Bentley and Mrs. Tammie Neese, both of Woodstock, Mrs. Phyllis Lankford of Hiram and Miss Carolyn Reddish and Miss Sandy Reddish both of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Weldon of Dallas and Mrs. Carol Alexander of Conyers; three brothers, Mr. Jerry Reddish, Sr. of Hiram, Mr. David Reddish of Dallas and Mr. Paul Reddish of Conyers; father, Mr. Fred William Reddish, Sr. of Mableton; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carney of Mableton; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, February 18, 1988 at 3:00 p.m. in the Jeff Eberhart Chapel with Rev. Henry Kinsey officiating.
Interment was in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Cemetery with Nathan Ross, Lamar Alexander, Shane Alexander, Joel Hughes, Jerry Reddish and Bobby Collins serving as Pallbearers.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sarah N. Brock Reece
Died May 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Sarah N. Brock Reece Passes May 29, 2005
Mrs. Sarah Nell Brock Reece, age 73, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2005. Born in Douglas County, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bama McCullors Brock. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Faris Reece and her daughter, Judy Christopher.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Joann and Ralph Rutherford of Hiram and Patty Dunn of Roberta, Georgia; her sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Vicki Reece of Powder Springs and Richard and Tracy Reece of Dallas; 9 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Todd Chatham officiating.
Interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Tranquility Hospice, 4040 Hospital Drive West, Austell, Georgia 30106-8117.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. E.R. Reed
 Paulding New Era June 17, 1887   Died. Mrs. E.R. Reed died at Cedartown hotel Tuesday morning of dysentery. She was a lady of immense vitality for her age and her splendid constitution held out long against disease, but death finally claimed the mastery. Mrs. Reed was the mother of Mrs. I.F. Thompson, of this place, of Mr. A.A. Reed, of Anniston, Ala., and a number of other children. She has long been known in the community and admired for her upright, Godly walk, being a consistent, zealous member of the Methodist Church and ever awake to the call of duty in whatever way a pious, acute vision directed her, and truly regarded a "mother in Israel." Her funeral took place from the Methodist church Tuesday evening and was largely attended. (Cedartown Advertiser)

Mrs. Louisa Reed
 Paulding New Era May 1, 1885   Miss Lula Brintle, who intended spending the summer here, was called home to Marietta last Sunday by a telegram announcing the serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Louisa Reed. She arrived in time to be present at the death of that lady, which occurred at 12 o'clock Sunday night. Miss Lula expects to return in a week or two.

Mr. Reed
 Paulding New Era October 7, 1887   Died. A young Mr. Reed, aged 17 years, of Haralson county was caught between the lever and frame of a syrup mill, recently and was killed almost instantly. (Draketown Dots)

Mr. Wm. Reese
 Paulding New Era April 29, 1887   Died. Mr. Wm. Reese, father of Mr. T.C. Barnes, died at this place Monday morning, from congestion of the kidneys. (Cedartown Advertiser)

Mrs. Dorothy Haynes Reid
Died March 30, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 7, 2005  Mrs. Dorothy Haynes Reid Passes March 30
Mrs. Dorothy Haynes Reid, age 97, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005. She was born September 14, 1907 in Turin, GA, daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Ruth Haynes, Sr.
In addition to her parents, Hugh and Mary Ruth Haynes, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Reid; sisters, Lillian Weldon and Grace Sale and brother, H. B. Haynes, Jr.
Mrs. Reid was retired after 37 years of service with Wachovia Bank. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the Senior Group of Douglas County, Hunter Park and the Senior Seekers Club in Cobb County.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Pope of Covington; sister-in-law, Cecil Haynes of Douglasville and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 2:00 pm in the Rosehaven Chapel with Rev. Gil Watson and Rev. Harry Hawkins officiating.
Interment followed in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hiram.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tape Ministry of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Whitley- Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home.

Mr. Robert Reid
 Paulding New Era September 3, 1886   Died. Mr. Robert Reid, son of Mr. Seaborn Reid, living near Bremen, died last Monday. Also Mrs. Baily, of near Bremen, died this week. (Haralson Banner)

Elsie M. Williams Barron Reynolds
February 5, 1927 - September 23, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Elsie M. Williams Barron Reynolds Passes Sept 23
Mrs. Elsie Mae Williams Barron Reynolds, age 77, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Thursday September 23, 2004. She was born February 5, 1927 in Bartow County, Georgia, daughter of the late James Frank Williams and the late Lillie Mae Benson Williams. She was a retired employee of Lewis Carptets and a member of the Floyd Creek Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Hubert Barron, who passed away in 1976 and her second husband, William Reynolds who passed away in 1986; a sister, Dorothy Wright; two brothers, Carl Williams and John Frank Williams.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Johnny Harrington of Rockmart and Jane and Dorsey Roberts of Dallas; three sons and two daughters-in=law, Tommy and Doris Barron and Calvin Barron of the Yorkville Community and Doyal and Carol Barron of Hiram; a brother, James Lee Williams of Rockmart; three sisters, Linda Brannon and her husband Wayne, Annie Folds and her husband Ronnie and Barbara Crowe, all of Rockmart; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services wee held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2004 in the Chapel of Freeman Harris Funeral Home with Reverend Hoyt Lewis and Chaplain Tom Shannon officiating.
Interment followed in the Rockmart Memorial Gardens with Mark Barron, Dale Brown, Tim Dutton, Stevie Jones, Ronnie Folds and Wayne Barron serving as pallbearers. Frankie Hilburn and her grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.
Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Val Edgar Reynolds
Died May 30, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Mr. Val Edgar Reynolds Passes May 30, 2005
Mr. Val Edgar Reynolds, age 69, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He was born on November 25, 1935 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Rose Reynolds. He was a retired electrical contractor.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Betty H. Reynolds; a son and daughter-in-law, Val E. Reynolds, Jr. and his wife, Jackie of Morgantown, West Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law, Rena Lynn and Brady Taylor of Naples, Florida and Gwynn and Joe Horton, Jr. of Acworth; grandchildren, Nicole Taylor, Justin and Matthew Reynolds, Taylor Rose and Whitney Rene Horton and Joe R. "Trey" Horton, III.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 5 p.m. from the Clark Funeral Home.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Transcribed as Published)

Carrie Angie Rhudy
 Paulding New Era September 24, 1886   Died. The little infant daughter, Carrie Angie, of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Rhudy, died on last Sunday evening. (Carroll Free Press)

Mr. W.J. Richards
 Paulding New Era October 22, 1886   Shot Through the Heart. Cedartown, Ga. October 20. Last night at Broken Arrow, Ala., Mr. B.F. Carter, a mail agent on the East and West railroad, accidentally shot and killed Mr. W.J. Richards, a fireman on the same road. Carter is an expert in the use of a pistol and was in the act of demonstrating a certain way of offering his pistol. To Richards, and same time, with holding it, when it was accidentally discharged, the ball piercing the breast of Richards near the heart and causing instant death. Both are young men of good habits and the event is universally deplored. Richards was the support of a widowed mother and a family of small children who resides here. His remains were brought here on the noon train and will be interred in the cemetery at ten o'clock tomorrow (Constitution). (There is also a full statement of the occurrence by Mr. Carter).

Mrs. Richardson
 Paulding New Era June 17, 1887   Died. Mrs. Richardson, the wife of Maj. John M. Richardson of Texas and mother of Mrs. L. Mandeville of this place, died quite suddenly at her home in that state on 31st ultimo. She went to bed in her usual health and at 11 o'clock was dead. She died from congestion. (Carroll Free Press)

Miss Lizzie Ritch
 The Paulding New Era Dallas, Georgia 23 Jan 1885 Some weeks ago there appeared in the local columns of the Douglasville Star a brief notice of the death of Miss Lizzie Ritch, daughter of Hon. H.C. and Mrs. Sallie Ritch, of Paulding county, Georgia. Her memory deserves a more extended notice. She was the only daughter of fond and devoted parent; they delighted to gratify her wishes and to see her happy. It might be truthfully said that to a great extent she was the presiding divinity of the household, and relieved a feeble mother of many of its burdens and anxieties. The father too often profited by her good judgment, for she seemed to have an intuitive perception of the more prudential course or the better plan to pursue.
Her brief young life seems now like the memory of a pleasant dream. But loving hearts wake up to the sad realization that it is but a dream and the once loved form is cold and dead and moldering back to dust again. Her death produced a profound impression on a wife circle of relatives and friends. She was highly esteemed, and those that knew her loved her more. She was accomplished, loved books and the current literature of the day; was fond of music and the association of the more intelligent and refined. She had a taste for the beautiful and the adornments of home exhibit, her artistic skill; but now they are but the sad mementoes of her who was once its light, its music and song.
She had been a member of the M.E. church South for several years and felt deeply interested in the Sabbath school and in the completion of the beautiful country church near Brownsville. To her untiring zeal the church is greatly indebted for their sacramental service. About two months before her death she was elected president of the Woman’s Missionary Society. The writer witnessed her maidenly reserve at the time, but she did not live to preside and the place death has made vacant must be filled by another.
Her sickness was protracted; at one time the prospect was fair for her recovery, but a sudden relapse crushed the fond hopes of friends, and loving and prayerful sympathy and the skill of the physician were all unavailing, and death triumphed. Robed for the grave and placed in a beautiful casket, the remains were carried into the parlor. Her classmates of the Sabbath school sang a song, but her voice did not this time mingle with theirs. The organ was silent and the book was open at the hymn she played and sung the last time. A very large crowd was present at the burial. Tenderly she was laid away to her dreamless sleep to await the voice of the Resurrection Angel.
How many sad memories sweep over my heart—visions of loved ones crowd about me. Shall I find again my lost jewels and those I so much loved in this wave of tears—a few fleeting years and then Heaven will repeat the story of our grief’s and joys. J.B.C. Quillian.

Dan Roberts
 Paulding New Era July 23, 1886   Died, on J.T. Henderson's farm, on Sweetwater creek, this county, an old negro, Dan Roberts. He lived on the farm for thirty years, and was freed on it. He was a member of the Baptist church for thirty years, and was deacon of his church at his death. He died in the faith, and was buried at his church Mt. Vernon, July 9th, 1886.

Roberts, Hogan
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA March 3, 1895    Roberts, Hogan
3 Mar 1895 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Murder In Paulding. Villa Rica. News reached here today of the murder of Mr. Hogan Roberts, up in Paulding county, at his residence, near Embry’s store, by parties unknown. They went to his house, broke down the door and shot him. His daughter returned the fire. the parties ran off, but returned and shot another volley through the door. Mr. Roberts was an inoffensive old man. It was known that he had some money. It may be that he was shot to prevent him testifying against some moonshiners. Mr. Roberts came to this state from South Carolina about fifty years ago, and once taught school in old Villa Rica.
27 May 1896 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Miller and Parton Charged with Murdering Hogan Roberts. Special session of Paulding superior court for the trial of jail cases convened here at 2 o’clock p.m. On account of sickness in Judge Janes’s family. Judge Henry, of the Rome circuit is presiding. The case of the state vs. Clabe Miller and Parton, charged with the offense of murdering Hogan Roberts, a good citizen and well-to-do farmer living in the western part of the county, on the 2nd of March, 1895 was called. The defendants severed, and Clabe Miller was put on trial. A Jury was stricken and the evidence of the state commenced. Clabe Miller was tried for his offense in August last, and a verdict of guilty rendered on circumstantial evidence. A motion for a new trial was filed, heard and over-ruled, and the case went to the supreme court. The supreme court reversed the judgment of the court below, and this is the second trial, which will take several days, as there is a goodly number of witnesses from the state and defense. Solicitor Roberts, assisted by Colonel Bartlett, is prosecuting, while the defendant is represented by Colonels W. E. Sparks, Washington, and Joe Northcutt, of Acworth. The circumstance of the killing is this: On March 3, 1895, old man Roberts and his family, were sitting around their fireside, between sundown and dark, when two men, disguised, stepped into the door with their guns presented, and said “hands up!” and immediately fired on old man Roberts, shooting of his left arm and the shot penetrating his left side. He lived until next morning at 4 o’clock, when he died. The motive of the murderers was thought to be robbery, as it was known that he had money, but they made no attempt to rob, as they disappeared in the dark after the shooting. Miller and Paton were arrested shortly afterwards under a warrant charging them with the killing. The waived a preliminary hearing and went to jail. In August, 1895, the grand jury found true bills against them. Clabe Miller was put on trial. Mrs. Roberts wore she recognized Clabe’s walk as he approached the house. Nancy Roberts, the daughter of Hagan Roberts swore she recognized Clabe’s voice when he demanded that they throw up their hands. There were also found tracks of two men approaching the house, one of which was made by a person wearing a sharp toed shoe, such a shoe as Clabe Miller wore-at the time of the killing. This was the main feature of the evidence, together with the fact that Clabe, in big statement, did not account for his whereabouts on the evening of the killing to the satisfaction of the jury, and he was convicted, with a recommendation of the jury for mercy.

infant of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts
 Paulding New Era September 23, 1887  Died. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts has died and will be buried today.

Roberts, Luvina H. Mead
 Southern Christian Advocate June 30, 1875    Roberts, Luvina H. Mead
30 June 1875 (Southern Christian Advocate) Mrs. Luvina H. Roberts, whose maiden name was Mead, was born in Clark county, Ga., November 13, 1827; died in Paulding county, Ga., June 12, 1875. She was married to Asa Roberts, October 31, 1849. J. W. Baker

Mr. Marion Roberts
 Paulding New Era July 12, 1883   Dead. Mr. Marion Roberts, who made the attempt at suicide by cutting his throat June 30th, while laboring under an attack of mental aberration, and who has been lingering from the effects of the injury ever since, died last Saturday afternoon about 2:30 o’clock, and was buried at High Shoals church on Sunday morning.
Mr. Roberts was about fifty years old and for many years past a consistent member of the Baptist church. His surrounding were all that heart could wish. A good wife, three boys and one girl, bright, beautiful and promising children; a splendid farm and all the equipments to run it. His rule of life was to owe no man anything, but the maddening fever of the brain came along and one more good citizen has paid the penalty. The ways of Providence are mysterious to man.
The bereaved widow and family have the sympathies of sd(?).

George Robins
 Paulding New Era May 15, 1885   A Sad Death. Last Saturday George, the eighteen year old son of Mr. James M. Robins, of Weddington's district, in this county, plowed up and ate some anjelica, or wild parsnip, a while before dinner time. When he went to dinner, he drank some water before seating himself at the table. After eating a few bites, he was taken suddenly ill, and after vomiting a little went into convulsions and became unconscious and remained so till his death, which occurred at eleven o'clock that night. Dr. G.W. McLarty was called immediately after he was taken sick and did all he could for him, but was unable to save his life. His mother and little sisters ate some of the roots, but not enough to injure them seriously. A gloom has been cast over the entire community by this sad affair. A word of warning against eating wild plants is not out of order here.

Robinson, Dr.
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA June 4, 1878    Robinson, Dr.
4 Jun 1878 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} Slashing His Knife, A Terrible Tragedy in Paulding County, An infuriated Negro attacks a sick man, and seriously cuts three women on his way to Atlanta; Yesterday information reached us of the outrageous conduct of a negro by the name of Jonah Gresham on Sunday last at Dallas, in Paulding county. The Negro, it seems, had been employed for some months past on the farm of Dr. Robinson, a few miles from the town of Dallas. Wishing some money for his labor, he on Sunday last applied to Dr. Robinson to be paid for his work. Robinson being confined to his bed for reason of illness, told the negro that he could not pay him on that day, as he was too ill to get up to procure the money, and did not have it in the house. The Negro remonstrated, and used very insulting language to Mr. Robinson. The latter endeavored to get up and resent the insult, and the Negro seeing this, struck him with his fist. At this juncture the wife came in and joined in the melee. Upon her arrival the Negro pulled out a knife and cut the lady seriously on the breast and neck. Other members of the family rushed in to the rescue of the bed stricken man, and a general conflict ensued. Two other ladies were cut severely, and we are informed dangerously, by the Negro desperado, who used his knife upon all persons within his reach. Cries for help were raised, and several persons came running toward the house. The Negro, seeing the heavy reinforcements so near at hand jumped out of a rear window of the building, and made his escape to the woods. He was followed by a number of the friends of the outraged family as far as the Chattahoochee River, when it was ascertained that he had crossed and made his way in the direction of our city. Two of the ladies upon which the fiend had used his knife so fiercely, it is said, may probably never recover from their wounds. The third one will carry a number of scars to the grave. A leading physician of Dallas has been procured to look after the wounded trio and will do all in his power to relieve them. Ever effort will be strained to affect the arrest of the Negro desperado. The affair has created considerable excitement in the heretofore quiet little village of Dallas. Gresham bears a very bad character and is known as a desperate fellow. Dr. Robinson and his family are well known in this city, and we believe have relatives residing here. The people of Dallas will in all probability offer a reward for the arrest of the criminal.

Betty N. Roddy Died July 24, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004  Mrs. Betty N. Roddy, age 74 of Mableton, Georgia died Saturday, July 24, 2004.
Bron in Tarrant City, Alabama, daughter of the late Fred H. and Gertrude Weidenback Nail. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Samuel Roddy.
She is survived by her daughter, Debby Roddy of Mableton; her sons, Charles R. Roddy, Jr. of Mableton, Wayne Trenor of Summerville, Ga and Jackie Trenor of Hiram and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday July 27, 2004 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home Hiram with Rev. Hess B. (Doc) Hall, Jr. officiating.
Interment followed in Mozley Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Bellamy Funeral Home, Powder Springs.

Rodgers, William
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA February 18, 1887 TAC     Rodgers, William
18 Feb 1887 (The Atlanta Constitution) Ground Up By A Train, A Boy Killed by a Freight Train in Dallas Night Before Last. William Rodgers, an eight year old white boy, was actually beheaded and horribly mangled by a freight train on the East Tennessee railroad at Dallas, in Paulding county, Wednesday night. The first intelligence of the boy’s tragic death reached Atlanta yesterday morning. In Dallas, as in every other town, boys who are not kept at home at night are liable to get into trouble. Night before last, soon after dark, an East Tennessee freight train rolled up to the depot at Dallas, and after stopping started to take a side track to cut out some cars. There were then several boys about the depot and among the number was young Rodgers. The boys were all in the habit of swinging on trains and as the train started back Rodgers with others grabbed the side rails on cars. In some way Rodgers did not secure a good hold and after the train had started to move he dropped under a car. In falling the boy’s neck lay close upon the rail, and before he could escape a heavy wheel passed over it, cutting his head entirely from his body. In attempting to escape the horrible death, young Rodgers threw his arms and one leg under the wheels and both arms and a leg were amputated. The accident was quickly discovered, and the boy was taken to his home. Yesterday Coroner Baxter held an inquest, and the jury exonerated the road from all blame. The road, however, consented to defray the funeral expenses.

Miss Adie Lee Rogers
 Paulding New Era August 20, 1886   A telegram received last Sunday announces the death of Miss Adie Lee Rogers at Ft. Smith, Ark. Miss Rogers was a sister of Mrs. W.E. Thompson of this place.

Rogers Child
 Paulding New Era 10 April 1885   
 
Alf. Rogers lost his child last Saturday. Our sympathies to the bereaved family.
 (Huntsville)

William Rogers
 Paulding New Era February 18, 1887   Under the Wheels. A Dallas Boy cut into Five Pieces by a Freight Train. Last Wednesday evening just at dark William Rogers a small boy about eleven years old, and the only child of a widow, was instantly killed by a south bound E.T.V. & G. freight train. It appears from the evidence of two witnesses, and the surrounding circumstances, that the boy had either climbed or was attempting to climb on a train that was just pulling into a siding at Dallas.
One of the witnesses, a woman, states that she told him he had better keep away from the train and that he replied that he would ride to the depot. The train passed on and as she was walking on the track just behind it she saw the mangled body on the rail. The head was entirely severed form the body. The right thigh was crushed form the hip to the knee and the foot turned up under the right arm. The right arm was cut in two about the elbow and the left hand was cut off. There were, of course, other slight bruises.
No one knows exactly how he came to fall under the car, but it was one of those slips that any one is liable to make who attempts to board a moving train. The remains, after being neatly prepared by the railroad authorities, were interred in the Dallas cemetery.

Mrs. William Root
 Paulding New Era February 26, 1886   Mrs. William Root, of Marietta, died recently.

T.L. Roper’s Funeral
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 10 Mar 1910     T.L. Roper’s Funeral.
The funeral of T.L. Roper, who died Sunday morning at his home in Hiram, was held Monday afternoon at Powder Springs. Mr. Roper’s fellow Masons had charge of the services. Mr. Roper, aged 60 years, was born in Forsyth county. He was a bricklayer and contractor by trade, and owned large tracts of land in Paulding county, as well as considerable property in Atlanta. He is survived by five children, one of whom, J.O. Roper, an employee of the Atlanta waterworks, resides in this city.
11 Mar 1910 Tyre L. Roper, a well known and highly respected citizen of Paulding county, died at the home of his son, John W. Roper, at Hiram, Sunday, in his sixty first year, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, four sons, J.O., J.W., R.L., and W.B. Roper and one daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Lord.

Mr. Daniel Bruce Rosselot
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Services Held for Mr. Daniel Bruce Rosselot
Mr. Daniel Bruce Rosselot, age 65, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005. He was born January 14, 1940 in Kokoma, Indiana to the late Ralph and Carrie Rosselot. He was a retired meat cutter for Ingles and an Army Veteran.
Surviving are his sister, Janice Creek of Glen Burnie, Maryland and nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service was held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 3:00 pm from Paulding Memorial Gardens with Rev. Clint Andrews officiating.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Paulding New Era November 29, 1883   Rowell, Lula, daug of H. P. Howell, drowned in Love's gin pond. (Douglasville Star)

Clara Paulette Ruff
October 11, 1947 - October 13, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004  
Services Held for Mrs. Clara Paulette Ruff
Mrs. Clara Paulette Ruff, age 57, of Dallas, Georgia passed away October 13, 2004 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mrs. Ruff was born October 11, 1947 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Gulledge) Taylor. She was a member of the Baptist Faith and worked as a seamstress.
Surviving are her husband, Owen Ruff of Dallas; daughter, David and Robin Griffin of Dallasl son, Keith and Melidda Ruff of Dallas; brothers, Grady and Linda Taylor and Eddie and Kathy Taylor, both of Dallas and Jeff and Angie Taylor and Anthony and Jessica Taylor, both of Greenville, TN; mother-in-law, Mildred Ruff of Dallas; granddaughters Kandice Ruff and Marlee Ruff, both of Dallas, and grandson, Matthew Griffin of Dallas.
Funeral Services were conducted on Friday October 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from Benson Funeral Home Chapel. A friend at work, Dawn Purcell, gave a Eulogy. Special songs from her personal CD were played.
Interment followed in New Hope Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Jeff Ruff, Sam Ruff, Wayne Taylor, Tim Taylor, Eric Taylor and Justin Taylor.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George W. Ruff
October 6, 1946 - October 28, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004   Mr. George W. Ruff, age 58 of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2004. He was born on October 6, 1946 in Cartersville Georgia to the late John and Nettie Ruff. He worked for the Cobb County School System in the maintenance department. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of East Paulding Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Carol Ruff; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Jimmy Tatum of Dallas, sisters and brothers-in-law, Inez and Vernon Childers of Cordele, Georgia, Lena Mae Jackson of Mableton, Ann Loudermilk and Ruth Ruff, both of Dallas, Bessie and James Parson of Hiram and Nettie and Bill Collins of Macon; a brother, Gerald Ruff of Dallas; grand-children, Michael, Heather and Paul Tatum; a great-grandchild, Anthony Myles Tatum; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Ricky Bice officiating.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. J. T. Ruff
Died May 24, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, June 2, 2005  Services Held for Mr. J. T. Ruff May 26
Mr. J. T. Ruff, age 77, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 24 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.
Mr. Ruff was born in Paulding County, son of the late William R. and Connie Terry Ruff. He worked in a saw mill.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Cole Ruff, to whom he married on October 18, 1950; his daughter, Connie Ruff; his sons and daughter-in-law, Grady and Sarah Ruff; Ricky Ruff, and Kenny Ruff, all of Dallas; his sister, Clara Holland of Dallas; his sisters-in-law, Mildred Ruff and Myrtle Ruff, both of Dallas; his grandchildren, Heather & Chad Allen, Carrie & Doug Dutton, Scotty Ruff, Savannah Ruff, Tammy Bridges; his great-grandchildren, Hollie Allen and Alexis Bridges.
In addition to his parents, William R. and Connie Ruff, he was preceded in death by Randy Ruff, Oscar Ruff, Jimmy Ruff, Herman Ruff, Octavia Meadows, Ruby Hover, and Roy Ruff.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home in Hiram with Jimmy Tibbitts officiating.
Interment followed in Hunt Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bellamy Funeral Home, Hiram.

Dallas, Ga.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 13 Sept 1905    Dallas, Ga.
September 12. R.W. Russom, one of the most prominent citizens of Dallas and Paulding county, died at his home here this afternoon. He was 61 years of age.

Walter Ryals
 Paulding New Era December 17, 1886   Died. Walter Ryals, formerly of Carterville, died at Birmingham, Ala., on December 10th.

Traci Sorrells Sanchez
Died April 19, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, April 28, 2005  Traci Sorrells Sanchez Passes April 19, 2005
Mrs. Traci Sorrells Sanchez, age 33, of Villa Rica, Georgia died April 19, 2005. She was born in Fulton County on August 5, 1971, the daughter of the William George Sorrells and the late Joyce Bentley Sorrells. She lived most of her lifetime in this area and was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her mother and brother, William Brett Sorrells.
She is survived by her husband, Hector Sanchez of Villa Rica; her parents Will and Joyce Sorrells of Villa Rica; three sisters, Kami Richardson of Villa Rica, Lori Green of Birmingham, and Terri Davison of Temple; parental grandmother, Velma Sorrells of Dallas; mother-in-law, Rita Camacho of Birmingham; father-in-law, Jose Gribe of Douglasville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Friday, April 22, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of J. Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Kersey officiating.
Interment followed in Melrose Hills Memorial Cemetery with Johnny Richardson, Tad Richardson, Eric Green, Wesley Davison. Andrew Sanchez and Alfonso Sanchez serving as pallbearers.
J. Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. A. C. Sanders
 Paulding New Era August 14, 1885   Mrs. Sanders, wife of A.C. Sanders, died last Saturday and was buried at New Hope Sunday. She was a sister to Mrs. Philipp's and Miss Hogan, who died within a day of each other recently.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sanges
 Paulding New Era December 10, 1886   Died. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sanges died on last Thursday and was buried on Friday. (Marietta Journal)

Ruth Freeman Sauls
June 25, 1924 - October 25, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004  Mrs. Ruth Freeman Sauls, 80, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2004 at her home. She was born June 25, 1924 in Fulton County, Georgia. She had been employed by the Villa Rica Senior Citizen Center and she was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James P. Sauls, Sr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy P. Sauls, Jr. and Shirley Sauls of Villa Rica; six grandchildren, Heather, Josh and Ben Sauls, Amy Brown, Lee and Michael Carr; five great-grandchildren, Nicole Sauls, Brandon Hudgins, Austin, Brett and Casey Brown.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Reverend Ralph Tapley officiating.
Interment followed at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens, Garden of Gethsemane with Richard Sauls, John Wayne Wauls, Bob Sauls, Terry Sauls, Talmedge Williams and Justin Brown serving as pallbearers.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Etoy Barnett Goodman Schulte October 14, 1906 - July 4, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004  Mrs. Etoy Barnett Goodman Schulte passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004 at the age of 97 years after a brief illness.
She and her first husband, Jaime J. Goodman of New Albany, Mississippi were early residents of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a unique planned community located in the East Tennessee mountains. Years later, widowed and retired from retail jewelry sales, Mrs. Schulte moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where she met and married Edwin C. Schulte, another long time resident of Oak Ridge.
The two former Oak Ridgers returned to Tennessee where they lived many years until Mr. Schulte’s death in 1990. Mrs. Schulte relocated to Dallas, Georgia in the year 2000 and resided at Kimberly Assisted Living until her death.
Mrs. Schulte was born October 14, 1906 in New Albany, Mississippi to William Thomas Barnett and Alice Adelia Hall Barnett. One of ten siblings, she is survived by two sisters, Inez Pearson of Gainesville, MO and Tommie Walters of Memphis, Tennessee. She was the eldest sister to o the late William “Buddy” Barnett of Dallas, Georgia.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Nora W. Goodman of Dallas, Georgia; a step-grandson, John Achter of Hutto, Texas; four granddaughters, Tracy Minjauw of Marietta, Leslie Langley of Bowden, Alison Uphold of Thomaston and Angela Goodman of Monroe and their mother, Joy W. Goodman of Bowden. In addition, four great-grandchildren, Rachael Barber Sleppy of Athens, Benjamin Price of Atlanta and Sydney and Sam Uphold of Thomaston and other extended family members.
Mrs. Schulte was preceded in death by her son, Dr. James B. Goodman, who passed away May 5, 2003.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 11:00 am at Clark Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Goodman Scholarship Fund c/o Paulding County Farm Bureau, 549 Hardee Street, Dallas, Georgia 30132.
Interment followed in Dallas Memory Gardens.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Uncle Litt Sewell
 Paulding New Era September 6, 1889   Died. Old Uncle Litt Sewell, of Cains district, departed this life last week. He was very old, but his ___ was ___ and he was called ___(Peace?).

Beatrice Garner Shackleford
March 31, 1921 – August 5, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mrs. Beatrice Garner Shackleford, of Clearview Street, Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 5, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit.
She was born March 31, 1921 in Carroll County, Georgia, daughter of the late Dave Garner and the late Lizzie Gattis Garner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Raymond Dolphus Shackleford; four brothers, Robert Garner, Jim Garner, Judson Garner and J.S. Garner and one sister, Cora Iler.
Mrs. Shackleford was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church and was in the textile industry and a homemaker for many years.
Survivors include her step-daughter, Edna Phillips; one sister, Myra Morgan of the New Hope community; three step-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Rev. Hoyt Lewis and Rev. Don Rackley officiating.
Interment followed in Melrose Hills Memorial Gardens.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sallie Shaw
 Paulding New Era 13th or 20th of June 1884   Died - Shaw, Sallie, died last Sunday near Antioch church.

Sheffield Child
 Paulding New Era July 3, 1885   Child of Tom Sheffield died last week.

Mr. Polk Shelton's child
 Paulding New Era September 27, 1889   Died. Mr. Polk Shelton had a little child to die last week.

Justin M. Sherin
Died June 11, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Justin M. Sherin Passes Away June 11, 2005
Mr. Justin M. Sherin, age 77, of Powder Springs, died Saturday, June 11, 2005. He was born in Ulster County, New York. He was a retired physical education teacher, referee and coach, and a United States Army Veteran. He was of the Catholic Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sherin of Powder Springs; his daughters, Kimberly Sherin of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Kerry Wright of Lancaster, PA and Kris Wooten of Powder Springs; his sons, Justin Sherin, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA and Keith Sherin of Weston, Conn.; brothers, Paul Sherin of Columbus, New Jersey and John Sherin of Harwich, MA; 8 grandchildren.
Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 12 noon in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Wiley Butler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. John Shirah
 Paulding New Era 13 June 1884
  One of the most horrible accidents which we have ever been called upon to chronicle, occurred at Mr. John Wood’s residence, about three-and a half miles from Dallas, last Saturday evening.
Mr. John Shirah, a young man about twenty-one years of age and son of Mr. Michael Shirah, went over to Mr. Wood’s that evening to see a young many that lived there on business. He had a musket loaded with shot with him. He called at the yard fence and Mr. and Mrs. Wood came to the door. He placed his gun in front of him with the but resting on the ground and put his foot in the crack of the fence and stood in that position and talked to Mr. and Mrs. Wood.
When he was ready to start, he took his foot from the crack of the fence, and in bringing it to the ground it struck the hammer of the gun and raised it sufficiently to cause it to be discharged. The charge entered the upper part of his mouth, and tore off his lip, nose, and the whole of the front portion of his head. He fell and was taken up and carried to his home, where he lingered for several hours and died.
He was buried in the Barry Gann cemetery, near Pumpkinvine church. The sad accident has shocked and cast a gloom over the whole community.

Mr. Walter Shugart
 Paulding New Era February 26, 1886   Died in this city on last Sunday night, Mr. Walter Shugart of consumption. (Marietta Journal)

Mrs. Annie Simpson
 Paulding New Era February 25, 1887   Died. Mrs. Annie Simpson died last Wednesday of apoplexy. She was married just one week before. (Rockmart)

Mary Anne Singleton
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mary Anne Singleton Passes May 6, 2005
Mrs. Mary Anne Singleton, age 88 of Temple, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Center. She was born July 12, 1916 in Carroll County, Georgia the daughter of the late John Andrew Potate and the late Lula Eugenia Smith Potate. She was a member of Draketown Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed singings.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Singleton and son, James “Jimmy” Edward Singleton.
Surviving are her daughter, Sylvia Osborne of Temple; two sons and daughter-in-law, Steven “Tony” Singleton and Dwight and Doris Singleton , all of Temple; one sister, Martha Dodgen of Standing Rock, Alabama; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
June 4, 2006 p.m.. at Draketown Baptist Church with Reverends Glenn Morrow and Don Butler officiating. Musical selections were rendered by Susan Elsberry and Gary Singleton.
Interment followed in Draketown Baptist Church Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Linda Mae Sisson
January 10, 1947 - November 7, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday November 11, 2004  
Mrs. Linda Mae Sisson Passes
Mrs. Linda Mae Sisson, age 57, of Aragon, Georgia, passed away November 7, 2004 at Floyd Medical Center in Cendartown.
Mrs. Sisson was born January 10, 1947 in Paulding County, daughter of the late Robert and Vassie (Parsona) Mauldin. She was a member of the Baptist Faith and worked as a Machine Operator at a Carpet Mill.
Survivors include two sons, Muchael Ruff and Jeff Ruff, both of Dallas; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Ned (Shirley) Ingle of Aragon and Mrs. jean Ragsdale of Dallas and one brother, Mr. Charles Mauldin of Marietta.
In addition to her parents, Robert and Vassie Mauldin, she was preceded in death by a brother Mr. Jimmy Mauldin.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in Benson Chapel with Red. Steve Waddell officiating.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James Harold Skelton, Jr.
Died August 4, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mr. James Harold Shelton, Jr., age 53 of Hiram, Georgia died Wednesday, August 4, 2004. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of James Harold and Joyce Elaine Purcell Shelton. He was a trailer mechanic and an army veteran. He was active in the Fullerville Mission.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Elaine Sosebee Shelton of Hiram; his daughters, Lucinda Padgett and Brandy Carter, both of Austell, Rusty Fernandez of Douglasville and Amy Shelton of Dallas; his sons, James D. Shelton of Douglasville and Derrick Shelton of Dallas; his parents, Harold and Joyce Shelton of Austell; his brothers, Grady Shelton of Austell and Wayne Shelton of Villa Rica; 8 grandchildren.
Funeral serves were held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the East Paulding Christian Church.
Interment followed in Powder Springs Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Allen Arthur Smith
Died October 31, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004  Mr. Allen Arthur Smith, age 63 of Dallas died Sunday, October 31, 2004. Born in Oglethorpe County he was the son of the late Frank Odell and Ruby Thomas Smith. He was a plant service worker for Lockheed. He was a wonderful man. To his friends he was the quiet one with the dry sense of humor. He was always laughing at their jokes. To his family he was devoted. He worked hard to provide for his family. His children can say that they surely had the best father in the world. To his wife, Mary, Allen was beloved. They shared 45 years of marriage, marrying while they were so young. They set an example by the way they cared for each other. Allen loved hunting with his brothers and sons. He cherished his grandchildren, going fishing, watching cartoons, or cutting up on the porch, these were his favorite things to do with them. He just enjoyed being with family. It was simply a privilege and a blessing to know Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Harrell Smith of Dallas; his daughter and son-in-law, Penny S. and Kenneth Jones of Dallas; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery O. and Lisa Smith of Bremen and Duane Allan and Kimberly Smith of Acworth; his sisters, Elizabeth Youngblood of Augusta and Arlene Phillips of Dunlap, Tennessee, his brothers, Otis Smith of Woodstock, William B. Smith of Lithia Springs and Grady Smith of Hiram; his grandchildren, Jessica, Justin and Allan Jacob Jones, Joshua, Joseph, Angel, Seth and Jason Smith; his great-granddaughter Kaitlyn Nicole Smith.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Rutherford officiating.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. B.J. Smith
 Paulding New Era July 26, 1889   Died. Mr. B.J. Smith, departed this life in Dallas on last Wednesday evening, and was interred in Dallas Cemetery on Thursday at 4 o'clock. Rev. J.M. Spinks officiating at the grave. It was not thought by many that he was dangerously sick until he was dead, but he was over taken by that fearless disease known as heart trouble. Bennie is no more on earth, but he left the comforting evidence that he was only leaving this for a better land. He left a wife and four children besides a mother and many other relatives and other friends to mourn, we ill not say his loss but his departure. To the widow and other relatives the managers of the ERA extends their heart felt sympathy, and would say "without a cross there is no crown."

Mrs. Catherine Smith
 Paulding New Era August 27, 1886   Died, at the residence of her son, Rev. F.M. Smith, near Dallas, Ga., on Sunday evening, 22nd instant, Mrs. Catherine Smith, aged 83 years and 6 months. She was a member of the Baptist Church 65 years. She was an exemplary Christian, and lived to see three of her sons ordained ministers. She survived her husband 30 years. Her surviving children and grandchildren, and her many friends, will long cherish the memory of her virtue and her benevolent nature. She expressed herself as ready, and passed away placidly. "Asleep in Jesus-blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep." F.S.

Miss Catherine Smith
 Paulding New Era January 30, 1891   Died. Miss Catherine Smith died near Dallas last Wednesday, she was reared at the same place where she died and was highly respected by all who knew her.

Mrs. Elyzabeth Smith
 Paulding New Era September 23, 1887   Died. Mrs. Elyzabeth Smith, wife of Z.Z. Smith of this county, died at Lost Mountain on the 21st inst. Her remains were interred in Vernon cemetery the 22nd.

Mrs. Etta Smith
Died February 17, 1988 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, February 25, 1988  Services Held For Mrs. Etta Smith
Mrs. Etta Smith, age 87, of Dallas, Georgia died on Wednesday, February 17, 1988 at her home. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Paulding Memorial Medical Center.
She was born on December 11, 1900 in Cullman, Alabama, the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Alan Blair and the late Mrs. Martha Turket Blair. Her husband, Mr. Sam Smith, passed away in 1956 following 26 years marriage.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Dallas. She was a Homemaker, having an apartment in the home of Mrs. Etta Spinks. She was attentive and helped care for Mrs. Spinks. She will be greatly missed by Mrs. Spinks and other friends who loved her.
Survivors include her niece, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph (Betty) Roberson of Rome; several other nieces and nephews and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, February 19, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dallas Second Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Weaver and Rev. Robert White officiating.
Interment was in Polk Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Cecil Patterson, Rufus Blair, Jack Coffer, Randolph Roberson, H. G. Howard and Horace Rickerson.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ezma McClung Smith
Died June 7, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Ezma McClung Smith Passes June 7, 2005
Mrs. Ezma McClung Smith, age 91, of Hiram, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005. She was born on November 7, 1913 in Paulding County, to the late Steve and Bertie Walton McClung. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin T. Smith.
Surviving are her daughter, Marcia Harris of Hiram; a grandson, Keith Harris and his wife, Kim, of Powder Springs; great-grandchildren, Stephen and Amanda Harris.
A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. from Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Tim Walker officiating. Pallbearers were Dan Paris, Doug Paris, Jim Smith, Ben Strickland, Mike Daves and Stephen Harris.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Huston Edward Smith
December 18, 1944 – June 15, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mr. Huston Edward Smith, age 59, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. He was born December 18, 1944 in Onieda, Tennessee to the late Frank and Lillian Smith. He was a retired computer programmer and was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Sandra Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jennifer Smith of Los Angeles, California and Dwayne and Beverly Smith of Douglasville; a daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Chris Davis of Columbus, Georgia; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilda Faye and Nick Williams of Atlanta; brothers, James and Ray Smith, both of Harriam, Tennessee; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 7 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home. The body was cremated.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Irby A. Smith
Died June 6, 2004
Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004  Mr. Irby A. Smith, age 77 of Rockmart, Georgia, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. Born in Gates County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Irby Dean and Augusta Pryor Smith. He was a machinist in the shoe repair equipment industry. He retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith of Rockmart; his daughter, Linda Wilson of Rockmart; his sons, David Smith of Rockmart and Kenneth Smith of Austell; his sisters, Madeline Bradshaw of Gates, North Carolina, Viola Ivey and Elenora Hedgespeth both of Suffolk, Virginia; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 3 pm at Holly Springs Baptist Church and Pastor Dwayne Neely and Reverend Norman Beard officiating.
Interment with full military honors followed in the church Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jeanette Gravett Smith
Died May 19, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, June 2, 2005  Mrs. Jeanette Gravett Smith Passes
Mrs. Jeanette Gravett Smith, age 63, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 19, 2005 at her residence after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Smith was born June 15, 1941 in Paulding County, daughter of the late Oliver Gravett and the late Reva McPherson Gravett. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophesy Faith and worked as a Waitress.
Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Renee Black of Eatonton, GA and Lisa Bruce of Dallas, GA; 2 sons, Michael Eaves of Dallas and Robert Eaves of Woodstock; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, C. L. Gravett and David Gravett, both of Powder Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Post officiating.
Interment followed in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Cartrett, George Bruce, Chris Knowles, Robbie Eaves, Blaine Eaves, Markus Eaves, Cecil Gravett, Jr., and Travis Eaves.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Jennie May Smith
 Paulding New Era June 26, 1885   Jennie May, little daughter of Mr. Henry Smith, died in Atlanta last Wednesday and was brought up and buried in the Dallas Cemetery Thursday evening.

Jesse David Smith
Died:  July 1, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Jesse David Smith Passes July 1, 2005
Mr. Jesse David Smith, age 72 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005. He was a member of Youth Baptist Church and was the retired owner/operator of Weststar Auto Sales.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Florence Smith; sons, David Smith of Powder Springs, Phillip Smith and Albert Smith both of Dallas; daughters, Bridget Parrott of Ellijay, Melania Saltarella of Acworth and Genie Torbert of Powder Springs; brother Tim Smith of Alabama; sister, Marie Smith of Biloxi, Mississippi; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. from Davis-Struempf Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Josh Florence officiating.
Interment followed in The Powder Springs Cemetery.
Davis-Struempf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert Smith
 Paulding New Era July 2, 1891   Died. Mr. Robert Smith died near Mt. Olivet church last Friday and was buried at the above named church on Saturday.

Held On Charge Of Murder.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 6 Jul 1903     Held On Charge Of Murder.
On a warrant charging him with murder, Arthur Gilkison, a young white man who has been working for the Seaboard Air Line railroad, was arrested in the city yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Anderson, of Paulding county, this state, and locked up at police barracks. Gilkison shot and killed Sam Smith, a negro railroad hand, in a camp 6 miles from Dallas on Saturday last. The coroner held an inquest and exonerated Gilkison, all the witnesses testifying that the shooting was accidental. Gilkison came to Atlanta yesterday morning with two mules and was surprised when he was arrested. The sheriff stated that he had witnessed the inquest and thought the matter was settled. Some relative of the dead negro probably swore out the warrant. Gilkison says he was cleaning a pistol and the hammer slipped from his fingers. The bullet went through a screen and struck Smith in the head, killing him instantly.

Stephen Smith
July 7, 1954 – August 9, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mr. Stephen Smith, age 50 of Villa Rica, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2004 at the WellStar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, Georgia. He was born July 7, 1954 in Hamden, Indiana the son of Carl J. Smith and the late Sara McQueen Smith. He was a welder.
He was preceded in death by his mother and sister, Diane Smith.
Surviving are his daughter, Xantippe Matthews of Milbrook, Alabama; one granddaughter; his father, Carl J. Smith of Prattville, Alabama; his brothers, Jerry Smith of Wetumpka, Alabama and Ray Smith of Prattville, Alabama; sisters, Gina Smith and Paula ?Smith both of Peachtree City, Georgia.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 13, 2004 at 12 noon at Union Congregational Christian Church in Marbury, Alabama with Reverend Burks Crane officiating.
Interment followed in Union Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Smith
 Paulding New Era May 8, 1884   Died - Smith, Thomas of Cartersville, killed by train recently

Mr. Thomas Smith
 Paulding New Era 20 Dec 1883  Mr. Thomas Smith, a young man about 22 years of age, died at Mrs. Ables’ residence, a few miles from Dallas, last Monday morning about 1 o’clock. He was the son of Rev. James Smith, who died while in the Confederate service, at Bethel Springs, Tenn.
Mr. Smith died of typhoid fever after an illness of several weeks. He was a nephew of Rev. F.M. Smith of Dallas. He joined the Baptist Church about three years ago, and died in the triumph of the Christian hope. He was buried in the Dallas Cemetery Monday evening. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family.

Sandra Bernice Moss Southerland
November 29, 1965 - August 8, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mrs. Sandra Bernice Moss Southerland, age 38, of Paulding Lane, Dallas, Georgia, passed away Sunday August 8, 2004 at her residence.
She was born November 29, 1965 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of Duria Yvonne Hurley Moss and the late Jerry Arthur Hayes. Mrs. Southerland was of the Baptist faith and a domestic homemaker. In addition to her father, one brother, Stephen Glen Pace preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Timothy Roy Southerland of Dallas; two sons, Trevor and Travis Southerland, both of Dallas; her mother, Duria Yvonne Hurley Moss; one sister, Linda Christine Dilbeck of Dallas; two brothers, Christopher Wayne Moss and Jerry Dean Hayes, both of Dallas and a number of nieces and nephews.,
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Hewett and Rev. Jeffery Todd Southerland officiating.
Interment followed in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery in Dallas with the following gentlemen servicing as pallbearers: Tim Moss, Jerry Hayes, David Dilbeck, Chad Southerland and Chris Southerland.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Spears' child
 Paulding New Era August 21, 1885   Child of John Spears died last Sunday. He was buried in Shady Grove cemetery.

Spinks, Garrett H.
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA September 1, 1886 TAC     Spinks, Garrett H.
1 Sept 1886 (The Atlanta Constitution) Mr. Garrett H. Spinks, the hotel keeper at Dallas, died suddenly Monday morning about six o’clock. He was about sixty-five or seventy years of age and was the father of the representative of Paulding county.

Mr. Gary B. Spinks
 Paulding New Era September 3, 1886   Mr. Gary B. Spinks Dead.  The old and highly respected citizen passed from this life early Monday morning, the 30th of August, 1886.  Mr. Spinks had been in feeble health for a month, and decided to leave his wood yard in Atlanta and come home to recuperate.  Last Sunday night he conversed with a neighbor until time to retire, and went to bed in as good spirits as usual.  Monday morning he was found in his bed lifeless, but still warm, and it is supposed he had been dead but a few minutes.
Mr. G.A. Spinks was born in either Clarks or Butts county the 16th of June, 1820, and was carried to Newton county when only two years old, where he resided until 1843 or '44, when he removed to this, Paulding county. Here he was married, August 26, 1844 to Elizabeth Ann Matthews, daughter of C.J. and Sallie Matthews. He settled on what is now the public square of Dallas, in February 1849, and his was the only house within one mile of the present site of Dallas. He was one of the commissioners appointed to lay off the town, and donated forty acres of the land upon which the town now stands. He was elected justice of the peace, and served two years, when he was elected to the legislature. In 1874, he was again elected to the legislature. In 1885, he was elected Mayor of Dallas, and was holding that office at the time of his death. Few men have been more industrious and public spirited and none have been more reliable or trustworthy. As a grand juror, as jury commissioner, as judge - no matter what capacity - he was ever f__ and reliable, always contending for the maintenance of law and order. Mr. Spinks was interred in the Dallas cemetery Tuesday morning, the Rev. ___Camp, of the Primitive Baptist Church, performing the last rites and ceremony.

Mr. Lucius Spinks
 Paulding New Era November 26, 1886   Died on Sunday evening, the 21 inst., Mr. Lucius Spinks, of Dallas, aged about 26 years. Mr. Spinks had not been entirely well since his return from Mississippi several weeks ago. He had contracted some malarial trouble, but was not confined to his bed until three or four days before his death. Pneumonia seemed to be part of the trouble and his weakened constitution rapidly succumbed, and about half past six he passed away. His remains were interred in Dallas cemetery, the Rev. R.B.O. England conducted the service.

Effie Estell C. Ricks Stanford Died July 22, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004  Mrs. Effie Estell Camp Ricks Stanford, 90 of Temple, Georgia, passed away in her sleep after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. She was born November 7, 1913 in Douglas County, Georgia, the daughter of the late William T. Camp and the late Mrs. Ella Veal Camp. She was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church in Dallas and was a retired seamstress with Hubbard Manufacturing Company. She leaves behind many caring and loving friends at WellStar Paulding Nursing Home and will be missed by many others whose hearts and lives she touched.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley “Wes” Ricks and Reverend Roy Stanford; infant daughter, Mary Ricks; a son, Thurman Ricks; two brothers, H.C. Camp and Claude Camp; a sister, Ruth Strickland and a great-granddaughter, Jessica Fray.
She is survived by one daughter, Frances Ricks Fray of Villa Rica; one son, Larry Ricks of Ellijay; one stepdaughter, Lillie Golden of Draketown; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Reverends Thomas Cole and Johnny Simpson officiating.
Interment followed in Melrose Hills Memorial Park. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones.wynn.com
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Louise Stanton
June 30, 1920 - October 6, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004  
Mrs. Helen Louise Stanton Passes Oct. 6
Mrs. Helen Louise Stanton, age 84, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away October 6, 2004 at WellStar Community Hospice.
Mrs. Stanton was born June 30, 1920 in Fulton County, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Lucious and Clara Elizabeth (Dorsett) Marques. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and was employed in Retail Clothing Sales.
She is survived by her husband of more than 55 years, Mr. Elmer R. Stanton of Douglasville; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Emory (Patsy_ Page of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Mrs. Carolyn Ellis of Powder Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Debbie) Williams of Douglasville; son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Martha Ann) Davis of Powder Springs; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lucious Marques and Clara Elizabeth Dorsett Marques.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 8, 2004 at 12 Noon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Acree and Rev. Lee Lawrence officiating. Music was provided by Terry Rackley and Brenda Winters.
Interment follows in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Barry Page, Jeromy Page, Shawn Page, Steve Ellis, Corey Mitchell, and Joel Russell.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mrs. Frank Story
 Paulding New Era October 25, 1889   Died. Mrs. Frank Story, of new Hope departed this life last week; she was a good woman, and leaves a hard working and devoted husband to mourn her departure.

Mr. John Story’s only son
  Paulding New Era 24 May 1883  A Sad Accident. Last Sabbath evening, after Sabbath school closed at County Line church, near the line of Cobb and Paulding, Mr. John Story’s only son, aged about 13 years, was drowned in Story & Lewis’s gin pond. It ___that Charley Brooks went home with Mr. Story’s son from Sabbath school, and they agreed to go down to the pond where they found other boys, none of whom could swim, neither could Story’s. Story’s son waded in till all at once he came to a place where the water was over his head, there he drowned. All the boys except Charley Brooks ran home at once, he conveyed the sad news to the drowned boy’s aged mother, who was at home sick; it is feared that the shock will cause her death. The body remained under water about an hour before being taken out.
Little boys, do not venture into deep water, lest you might meet the said fate of young Story. He is dead – so more is embrace a kind and loving father and mother here on earth. We extend our kind condolence to the bereaved family.

Joel Howard Stoyles
March 28, 1961 - October 18, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004    Mr. Joel Howard Stoyles Passes Oct. 18, 2004
Mr. Joel Howard Stoyles, age 43, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 18, 2004. A native of Douglas County, he was born March 28, 1961. Joel was self-employed as a wallpaper hanger and was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.
Survivors include a son, Robert Shaun Stoyles of Dallas, Georgia; a daughter and son-in-law, Alan and Tasha Selena (Stoyles) Matthews of Dallas; mother, Sue Cochran of Douglasville; sisters, Tiffany Clark of Kennesaw and Charlena Cohran of Douglasville; brothers, Troy Stoyles of Dallas, H. J. Cohran of Powder Springs, and Chester Cohran and Nathan Cohran, both of Douglasville; grandson, Mason Stoyles of Dallas; aunts and uncle Margie Pearson, Ann Pearson and Pete Price, all of Douglasville.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. at Hightower’s Memorial Chapel in Douglasville with Mr. H. J. Cohran officiating.
Interment followed in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Hightower’s Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (as it appeared in the paper)

Homicide in Cartersville.
 Paulding New Era July 23, 1886   Homicide in Cartersville.  Last Sunday morning William Pucket, night marshal of Cartersville, shot and killed Bryant Strickland, a young unmarried man of about thirty years of age.  The circumstances which led to killing are, briefly, as follows:  Strickland was under the influence of liquor and the night before went to Col. A. Johnson's room and cuffed him about so roughly in a playful manner that he called on the marshal for protection.  The marshal was compelled to use force in ejecting Strickland from the room but when they reached the sidewalk he became quite and promised to go home rather than be placed in the calaboose.
 Next morning Strickland boasted to his friends that he would kill the marshal on sight.  Hearing this the marshal summoned his brother, James Puckett, and Tobe Jackson, and in company with Alderman Hudgins started to find Strickland and try to get him pacified without any trouble.  Strickland saw them coming and drawing his pistol, called to Hudgins: "Step out from the crowd, damn you, for I've got you now," and began firing on him.  After two shots the marshal returned the fire.  Each party fired five shots, and at the last one from the marshal Strickland uttered the exclamation "oh!" and sank down on the pavement and died in a few seconds.  
An examination showed that the ball entered his side and penetrated his heart.  The two Pucket's and Jackson were arrested and lodged in jail where they will probably remain till after the verdict of the coroner's jury.  An inquest was held over the body, but the jury reserved its verdict till it can have time to look into the matter further.  Some four years ago Strickland struck Maj. Sam Morgan, a prominent cotton merchant of Rome, over the head with a scantling, from the effects of which he became insane.

Mrs. G.W. Strickland
 Paulding New Era April 10, 1885   Mrs. G.W. Strickland, daughter of Rev. J.B.C. Quillian, died at her home at Chattahoochee last Saturday night and was buried here today. Mr. Strickland has been for a long time in the employ of the Georgia Pacific railway Company, and a few months since was put at the Chattahoochee bridge as watchman, to which place he moved his family, where his wife and two children were stricken down with typhoid fever. The little boys are improving.

Mr. Jackie Strickland
Died May 26, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, June 2, 2005  Services Held for Mr. Jackie Strickland
Mr. Jackie Strickland, age 54, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 26, 2005 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mr. Strickland was born October 8, 1950 in Clarkdale, Georgia, son of Pauline Ragsdale Strickland and the late Julius Strickland. He retired from Lockheed Aircraft.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Stewart and Tricia Strickland of Dallas; his mother, Pauline Strickland of Dallas; sisters, Myra Rackley of Dallas and Donna McCoy of Acworth; 2 grandchildren, Chase Strickland and Allie Strickland, both of Dallas; wife of many years Rhonda Kokotilo of Locust Grove.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Julius Strickland.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Doy Willingham officiating.
Interment followed in Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Wayne Willingham, Dennis Deal, Coley Adair, Scott Hunton, Jason Edwards, Jason Scoggins, Scott Sweet, and Jeremy Parish served as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Oakley Clyde Sturgill
January 16, 1916 - June 2, 2004
Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004   Mr. Oakley Clyde Sturgill, age 88 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away June 2, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.
Mr. Sturgill was born January 16, 1916 in Letcher County, Kentucky, son of the late Melvin Clyde and Mary Elizabeth (Blanton) Sturgill. He was a member of Dallas Church of God but had been attending Unity Baptist Church for several years and was a retired inspector of a copper tube manufacturing company in Detroit, Michigan. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Mary Pleake of Dallas; three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Pat) Sturgill of South Gate, Michigan, Harold Sturgill of Florida and Darrell and Debbie Sturgill of Dallas; two step-sons, Mr. and Mrs. Leon (Charlene) Gilbert of Marietta and Mr. Edward Gilbert of Cartersville; step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ezell of Kennesaw; sister, Mrs. Maude Smith of Raleigh, North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Grace Parsons Sturgill who passed away August 29, 1986; wife of 14 years, Mrs. Ethel Meeks Sturgill, who passed away August 7, 2001 and seven brothers, Mr. Oliver Lee Sturgill, Mr. Virgil P. Sturgill, Mr. Taulby A. Sturgill, Mr. Odus H. Sturgill, Mr. Denver Sturgill, Mr. Otto V. Sturgill and Mr. Ralph Sturgill.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Voyles officiating. Special music was rendered by Mr. Olen Walker, Mr. Helen Walke and Mr. Willard Walker.
Interment followed in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Gene Sturgill, David Sturgill, Eddie Sturgill, Steve Miller, Jim Miller, Dennis Miller and Rodney Pleake.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Warren Summerhill
 
Southern Christian Advocate
Georgia 6 Sept 1867  Rev. Warren Summerhill died in Paulding co., Ga. His father, Jas. Summerhill, was born of the early settlers of Cobb county, Ga., and was mysteriously murdered near his own residence. His mother was a pious member of the Baptist Church. Brother S. was born in Spartanburg District, S. C., April 23d 1816. J. B. C. Quillian

Mr. Joshua Sumner
 Paulding New Era December 17, 1886   Mr. Joshua Sumner, another old citizen, died at his home here hast Saturday morning, after a sickness of about a fort-night. (Cartersville Courant)

Albert Eugene Swafford
March 28, 1935 – July 28, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 5, 2004 Mr. Albert Eugene Swafford, age 69 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away July 28, 2004 at the VA Hospital in Decatur. He was born March 28, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia the son of Allen Eugene Swafford and Ethel Thomas Swafford. He was a United States Army veteran and was affiliated with the Church of God by faith. He had been self-employed.
Survivors include three daughters, Lynne and Bill Brown and Lisa and Tim Baxter, all of Dallas and Jennifer Swafford and David of Yorkville; five sisters, Lois and Leon Allen and Anne and Donald Blankenship, all of Dallas, Opal Swafford, Betty Faye Bailey and Ethel Mae Swafford, all of Temple; two brothers, J.B. Swafford and Frank and Lois Swafford, all of Dallas; 4 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Swafford; a brother, Edward (Poogie) Swafford.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Reverends Johnny Hightower and Ken Pace officiating.
Interment followed at Paulding Memorial Gardens with music provided by Reverend Johnny and June Hightower and the Tibbitts family. Pallbearers were Paul Brooks, Steve Brooks, Will Brooks, Joel Brooks, David Cowart and Larry Hammitt.
Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Larry Swann
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Larry Swann
Died March 26, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Larry Swann Passes Away March 26, 2005
Larry Swann of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Carrollton County August 14, 1956 the son of late Talmadge Parks Swann and Virginia Bolden Swann. He was employed as a carpenter.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Swann Smith and a brother, Charles Swann.
Survivors include a daughter, Shannon Swann of Oklahoma; sisters, Pat Newborn and Susie Holloway of Douglasville and Pam Butler of Dallas; brothers, Roy Swann and Donnie Swann, both of Tallapoosa, Jimmy Swann and Tony Swann, both of Carrollton and one grandchild.
Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Smith officiating.
Interment followed in The Buchanan City Cemetery with Doyle Bolden, Gary Bolden, Brandon Dover, Terry Butler, Michael Butler and Barry Swann serving as pallbearers.
Hightower Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Randy Sweatman
November 26, 1946 - October 19, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004  
Randy Sweatman Passes Away Oct. 19, 2004
Mr. Randy Sweatman, age 57, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. He was born on November 26, 1946 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Jack and Martha Sweatman. He worked for Copper and Brass Sales, Inc. in Marietta and was an Army Veteran. He was a Deacon at Unity Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Amanda Sweatman, a son Ty Sweatman of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Alan Freeman of Dallas; a sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Bob Strauss of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law Tim and Jan Sweatman of Farmington, Georgia; grandchildren, Zachary, Kassidy and Bailey Freeman; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Friday, October 22, 2004 at 2 p.m. Clark Funeral Home with Reverends Don Voyles and Todd Voyles officiating.
Interment follows in the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Tant's child
 Paulding New Era August 9, 1889   Died. Mr. Tant had a little child to die last Saturday that was about one month old, and was interred at Mt. Olivet last Sunday.

Mr. Marian Tant's child
 Paulding New Era June 26, 1891   Died. The child of Mr. Marian Tant about one year old departed this life on last Tuesday and was interred at New Hope on Wednesday.

Mrs. Barbara Smith Taylor
Died May 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Mrs. Barbara Smith Taylor Passes May 29
Mrs. Barbara Smith Taylor, age 61, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Norfolk, Virginia passed away May 29, 2005 at her son's residence.
Mrs. Taylor was born July 18, 1943 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Leon James and Lottie May (Harris) Smith. She was employed as a Waitress and member of New Vision Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Johnny Taylor of Virginia; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, James and Belinda King of Dallas, Charles and Linda King of Blue Ridge and Douglas Taylor of Virginia; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dale Watkins of Mississippi; 9 grandchildren; 4 brothers and 1 sister.
A Memorial Service was held Friday, June 3, 2005 at 7:00 PM at New Vision Baptist Church with Rev. George Hill and Rev. Harold Byrd officiating. Special music was provided by Samantha King and Belinda King.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Taylor, Hessy C.
 Southern Christian Advocate September 13, 1871    Taylor, Hessy C.
13 Sept 1871 (Southern Christian Advocate) Sister Hessy C. Taylor, wife of David M. Taylor and daughter of Joshua and Ann Harris, was born in Cabaras [sic] co., N. C., April 1866, and died 16th July 1871. She joined the Presbyterian church and remained until her marriage in 1839. In 1840 they moved to Carrol co., Ga., and in 1844 to Paulding, Ga., where Hugh C. Taylor, their first born, joined the M. E. Church in 1868 and was killed 14 July 1869. Miles D. Norton

Mr. Noah Terry
 Paulding New Era October 15, 1886   Died. Mr. Noah Terry, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his home last Tuesday morning, of heart disease. (Acworth News and Farmer)

Ellen Christine Thomas
Died October 14, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Ellen Christine Thomas Passes Oct. 14, 2004
Ellen Christine Thomas, age 90, of Dunwoody, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 14, 2004. She was born in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Brannon and the late Leola Davis Thomas. She was a nurse.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Michael “Mickey” and Sandy Thoms of Dunwoody, her grandchildren Brannon (Cori) Thomas of Tampa, Florida, Joey Thomas and Chris Thomas, both of Dunwoody and Tracy Kitchens of West Palm Beach, Florida; her nieces Carol Steed and Jean Ellen Hollis, her nephews, Bill Steed and Stive Reed, her favorite brother-in-law, Scrog Steed.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home.
Interment followed in Powder Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Atlanta North School.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hoyt Q. Thomas
March 30, 1917 – August 4, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mr. Hoyt Q. Thomas, age 87, of Dallas Georgia, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Carroll County to the late William Emory and Ethel Harrod Thomas. He was a retired air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic and was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Edna V. Thomas; a son, James H. Thomas of Riverdale; sisters, Doris Jordan and her husband, R.C. of Morrow, Georgia and Marbura Young of Lithia Springs; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Reverends Marvin Gunter, Rick Searle and Stephen Wheeler officiating.
Interment followed in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rick Sewell, Perry Lee, Ernest Miller, Allan Carter and Max Croft serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James Roscoe Thomas
March 16, 1948 - October 15, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
James Roscoe Thomas Passes Oct. 15
Mr. James Roscoe Thomas, Sr. age 56 of Acworth (Paulding County), passed away on Friday, October 15, 2004. He was born March 16, 1948 in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Agnes Guider Thomas and the late David Emmit “Shorty” Thomsas. He was a Security Specialist and a member of the Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church and an Army Veteran.
He was presided in death by his sister, Wilma Thomas and his brother, Larry Thomas.
Surviving are his wife, Peggie Lee “Angel” Thomas; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Jesse Gimnich of Gwinnett, Sherry and Pascal Armstrong of Mableton; a daughter, Lisa Lewis of Breman; sons and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Candice Thomas of Acworth, Jessie and Amanda Thomas of Navarre, Florida; his mother Agnes Guilder Thomas of Marietta; a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Olie Lynn; brothers and sister-in-law, Charles and Betty Thomas, Ray and Mildred Thomas and Kenneth and Bonnie Thomas, all of Mableton and Jerry and Cathy Thomas of Powder Springs; brothers, Terry Thomas of Douglasville and Perry Thomas of Dallas; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Darin Cochran officiating.
Interment followed in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery with James Thomas, Jessie Thomas, Jesse Gimnich, Joey Fernander, Jimmy Thomas and Jerry Thomas, Terry Thomas and Perry Thoms serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Henry J. Thomason
Died April 17, 1957 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, April 25, 1957  Henry J. Thomason Buried At Mt. Zion
Henry J. Thomason, 78, passed away at Dallas Hospital Wednesday morning, April 17, after having suffered a stroke at his home a short time before.
The deceased was born in Paulding County July 12, 1957, the son of the late William Thomason and Mary Walker Thomason. He had been married to the former Sallie Greathouse for 48 years. Mr. Thomason had been a member of the Bethany Christian Church for 40 years.
Funeral services were held from the Bethany Christian Church Friday afternoon, April 19, with Mr. Coy Bass and the Rev. Will Haney conducting the rites. Burial was in the Mt. Zion cemetery with the Weems Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Claude, Rufus, Raford, Clifford, all of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Luttrell, of Atlanta; Mrs. Ardie Mae Fuller and Mrs. Ruby McBrayer, both of Dallas; two brothers, Steve Thomason, of Clarkdale, and Joe Thomason of Dallas. Thirty-three grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive.
(Transcribed as published)

R. H. Thomason
Died March 9, 1965 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, March 18, 1965  R. H. Thomason Dies From Bullet Wounds
Mr. Reford Henry Thomason, 45, died Tuesday afternoon of bullet wounds from a 22 caliber pistol, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. J. T. Roman near Poole's Bridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Roman, returning from Atlanta, found Thomason lying on the porch of their home about 1:30 P. M. A pistol was found nearby. He was taken to Paulding Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Cause of the shooting has not been determined, pending further investigation and laboratory tests.
Mr. Thomason, a textile worker employed by Clover Mills in Douglasville, was a native of Paulding County. He was the son of the late Henry Thomason and Sally Greathouse. He was affiliated with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Scott, of Austell and Miss Ruthie Thomason of Rome; three brothers, Rufus, Claude and Clifton Thomason, all of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby McBrayer, of Hiram and Mrs. Ardie Mae Fuller of Dallas; a half-sister, Mrs. Irene Luttrell, of Hiram; and a foster brother, Russell Greathouse, of Dallas.
Funeral services were held from the Mt. Zion church Thursday afternoon, March 11, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Lee Butler officiating. Interment was in the church yard. Arrangements were by Martin Funeral Home.

Rufus Thomason
Died February 18, 1988 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, February 25, 1988  Mr. Rufus Thomason Dies February 18
Mr. Rufus Thomason, age 63, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 1988 in Paulding Memorial Medical Center. He had been in declining health approximately four years.
He was born on March 4, 1924 in Paulding County, Georgia where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Mr. Henry J. Thomason and the late Mrs. Sally Greathouse Thomason.
Mr. Thomason was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed at Austell Box Board as a Lift Driver.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Magnolia Locklear Thomason, to whom he had been married 38 years; four daughters, Mr. And Mrs. Ben (Elaine) Vaughan, Mr. And Mrs. Danny (Dale) McClung, Mr. And Mrs. David (Judy) Jones and Mr. And Mrs. Tony (Mona) Alexander, all of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Artie Mae Fuller and Mrs. Ruby McBrayer, both of Dallas; two brothers, Mr. And Mrs. Claude Thomason and Mr. Russell Greathouse, both of Dallas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Clifton Thomason of Dallas; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Mark Thomason, on May 3, 1980.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 20, 1988 at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Robert White and Rev. J. E. Wix officiating. The Country Gospel Trio provided music.
Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Buren Luttrell, Loyd Locklear, Jerry McBrayer, Franklin Morris, Billy Locklear and Danny Thomason serving as Pallbearers.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sally Kate Thomason
Died August 12, 1964 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, October 20, 1964  Mrs. Thomason Dies In Atlanta Hospital
Mrs. Sally Kate Thomason, 77, died Wednesday, August 12, at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. She had been ill for seven years and a patient at the hospital for 13 days.
She was born in Paulding County May 28, 1887, and had lived her entire life at Route 2, Dallas. Her parents were the late George Greathouse and Della Lacy Greathouse. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Henry Thomason.
Mrs. Thomason had been a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 40 years, where funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 13 at 4 P.M. The Rev. Lee Butler and the Rev. W. J. Haney conducted the services. Interment was in the church cemetery and Martin Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
She is survived by fours sons, Clifford Thomason, of Hiram, Raiford, Rufus and Claude Thomason, all of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Artie Mae Fuller, of Dallas and Mrs. Ruby McBrayer, of Hiram; one step-daughter, Mrs. Irene Luttrell, of Hiram; a foster son, Russell Greathouse, of Dallas. 39 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Joy Barner Thompson
Died July 3, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Mr. Joy Barner Thompson Passes July 3, 2005
Mr. Joy Barner Thompson, age 69, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1936 in Anniston, Alabama the son of the late Mr. James Thompson and the late Mrs. Vinnie McCraby Thompson. He married Dorothy Paschall on December 17, 1955 in Douglasville, Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for the Douglas County Board of Education as a school bus mechanic. He was a member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge F. and A. M. He enjoyed camping and was an avid collector of guns and knives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Thompson and Lowell Thompson.
Survivors are his wife, Dorothy of Douglasville; two daughters and son-in-law, Iris and Gene Swafford of Temple and Brenda and Eugene Harris, Jr. of Douglasville; on son, Terry Thompson of Douglasville; one brother, Bud Thompson of Douglasville; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside Services were conducted Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. from Meadowbrook Memory Gardens with Pastor James Bitty officiating.
Interment followed at Meadowbrook Memory Gardens.
Jones-Winn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nancy Thompson
 Paulding New Era October 16, 1885   Mrs. Nancy Thompson, wife of Mr. John Thompson, died last Thursday night. Aged about thirty years.

W.E. Thompson's Infant
 Paulding New Era June 11, 1886   Died, Wednesday, 9th inst., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Thompson. It was born Sunday the 6th instant.

Brian Lee Thoreson
Died November 5, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday November 11, 2004   
Mr. Brian Lee Thoreson Passes Nov. 5, 2004
Mr. Brian Lee Thoreson, age 21 of Powder Springs. Georgia, died November 5, 2004.
Survivors include his father, Henry Thoreson of Willow Hill, Illinois; mother, Sherry Thoreson of Powder Springs; sister, Kelly Thoreson of Powder Springs; 2 brothers, Mark Thoreson and Terry Thoreson, both of Powder Springs; grandmothers, Dorothy Schooley of Powder Springs and Zita Thoreson of Newton, Illinois.
Graveside Services were held Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor David Anderson officiating.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn H. Thorn
February 11, 1925 - October 13, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004   
Marilyn H. Thorn Passes Marilyn H. Thorn, beloved mother, passes away on October 13, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at Duncanville United Methodist Church Chapel, 403 South Main Street, Duncanville, TX 75116 (telephone number omitted) with interment Monday, October 25, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.
Marilyn Hargis Thorn was born February 11, 1925 in Mocheim, Texas to Jewell Bryan Hargis and Lourah Lane Hargis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Billy Bryan Thorn in March 2000.
Mourning her passing and celebrating her life are her daughter and son-in-law Susie and Tom Wurzback of Dallas, GA, son and daughter-in-law Bryan Thorn and Billie Dreyfus of Tehachapi, CA; grandson Stuart Meyst and great-grandchildren Christopher Meyst and Brittney Meyst of Richmond VA; her brother and his wife Louis and Mona Hargis of Highland Haven, TX; and nieces Martha Hendrix, Sarah Puckett, Holly Stueve and Julie Price and nephew Alan Hargis and their families all in the Dallas, TX area.
Memorial gifts my be made to Cal Farley’s Ranch for Boys, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174

Thurman baby
 Paulding New Era 15 May 1884
  We regret to say that Mr. John Thurman lost his baby on last Sunday. The death was caused by measles. He is dangerously ill with them also.

Tibbitts child
 Paulding New Era 4 July 1884
  Sickness in general to a great many families in our neighborhood. Mr. Green Tibbitts’ entire family has been confined. We regret saying that one of his children departed this life during their confinement. The bereaved have our sympathies. (Huntsville)

Mr. S.J. Tidwell
The Paulding New Era May 4, 1883   Mr. S.J. Tidwell, an old citizen of this county and father of Mrs. J. F. Foote, departed this life at the residence of Mr. Foote Wednesday afternoon about 2 o’clock. His remains will be sent to Carroll county at interment.

Warren E. Tinch
January 4, 1923 – May 27, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mr. Warren E. Tinch, age 81, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 27, 2004 at WellStar Douglas Hospital.
Mr. Tinch was born January 4, 1923 in Fresno, California, son of the late Earl F. and Pearl (Williams) Tinch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force
He is survived by 3 nieces, 1 nephew and a special friend, Mr. Alex Johnson of Dallas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Towne Tinch who passed away August 2, 2004.
No services are planned at this time.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Abbott Tischner
Died May 29, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Abbott Tischner Passes Away May 29, 2005
Mr. Abbott Tischner, of Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia, son of Janis Lee Tischner and Peter Samuel Tischner died Sunday, the 29th day of May, 2005. He was taken away from us way too early and will be missed by many.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee during a driving snowstorm on February 17th, 1985. He attended Due West Elementary, Ford Elementary and Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He loved his life, his family, friends and his music. He cherished skate boarding, Frisbee Golf, playing his soft, soothing guitar, listening to the Grateful Dead and Phish, camping, floating rivers, swimming, climbing trees, playing and laughing.
He is survived by his mother and father; step-mother, Trapp Tischner; his brother, Sam, and sister, Lily, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home with Reverend Adrian Pleus officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your preferred charity in memory of Abbott.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James O. “Buddy” Tomlin
December 25, 1926 – July 28, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 5, 2004 James O. “Buddy” Tomlin of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Paulding County, December 25, 1926 the son of the late Pete Tomlin and Jewell Crompton Tomlin. He was a retired employee of Sewell Plastics in Acworth and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dallas.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Lorraine Prater Tomlin; his sister, Betty McNeur and brothers, Bobby and Arlin Tomlin.
Survivors include his daughter, Angela Stephens of Rockmart; two sons, Mark Thompson and Billy Wayne Hayes, both of Dallas; sisters, Geraldine Clark and Jean Lee, both of Rockmart; Evelyn Weber of St. Louis, Missouri; Sarah Johnson of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Reverend Aaron Johnson officiating.
Interment followed in Corinth Cemetery with Terry Floyd, Steve Brown, Corky Corcoran, Spencer Rackley and Johnnie Walker serving as pallbearers.
Hightower Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Eva Pearl Griffin Towns
February 11, 1924 – August 4, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mrs. Eva Pearl Griffin Towns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 80 on August 4, 2004.
She was born on February 11, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late Robert Toombs Griffin, Sr. and Jewel Aurora.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Toombs Griffin, Jr. and grandsons, Spencer Dickerson and Daniel Towns.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Newbert “Tommy” Towns; a son, Jim Dickerson and wife Ginger of College Grove, TN, 3 grandchildren, Scott, Craig and Ryan and 4 great-grandchildren, Justin, Miles, Emma and Elijah; a son, Ron D. Dickerson and wife Robbie of Martin, GA, 4 grandchildren, Cass, Rhonda, Jennifer and Tina and 4 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey, Aaron, Haley; a son, David Towns and wife Bobbie Meyers of Marietta, 3 grandchildren, Benjamin, Renee and Byran and great-grandson, Raedon; a daughter, Carol Fortner and husband Barry of Marietta. Also surviving are her nephew, Lloyd Griffin and niece, Fay Wellham, both of Houston, TX.
Eva spent many years caring for children of working mothers, but it was her role as a devoted wife to Tommy, and mother to her ch8ildren as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she treasured the most. Eva’s battle with cancer never broke her spirit or her faith in God. She was always up beat to the day of her home-going. Her emphasis was continually placed on God, her family and her church at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram. Eva influenced countless lives and those that knew her will miss her dearly.
Services were held on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. from Bellamy Funeral Home chapel in Hiram. Pastor Quinn Evans presided over the service. Jan Buckner provided the music. Pallbearers were grandsons, Scott, Craig, Ryan and Benjamin and family friends and deacons, Bob Bishop and Jim Storey.
Eva loved her church and church family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram, 1167 Angham Road, PO Box 1843, Hiram, GA 30141.

Clint Townsend
 Died Oct. 12, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 21, 2004   
Clint Townsend Passes Away Oct. 12, 2004
Mr. Clint Townsend. Age 95, of Austell, Georgia died Tuesday, October 12, 2004. He retired from Whittier Mills and was a Baptist by Faith.
He is survived by his daughters, Annette Petty of Smyrna and Frances Travis and Daisy West, both of Hiram; his sons, Billy Townsend of Yorkville and Jimmy “Twister” Townsend of Dallas; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Friday, October 15, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Davis-Struempf Funeral Home with Reverend W. J. Hendrix officiating.
Interment followed in Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.
Davis-Struempf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Julia Trapp
 Paulding New Era October 14, 1889   Died. Mrs. Julia Trapp, of Cain's district, departed this life on last Saturday night, and was interred at Pine Log church on Monday following.

Rosemarie L. Rutter Traynor
Died June 16, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Rosemarie L. Rutter Traynor, age 65, of Dallas, Georgia died Wednesday, June 16, 2004. She was a former resident of Philadelphia and Somerset, Pennsylvania and Cobb County, Georgia. She was born in Germany. She had moved to Dallas, Georgia in 1998 from Canton. She worked for Air Specialists in Marietta for 10 years before retiring in 1992.
Survivors include her son, Dieter Dellmuth of Germany; two daughters, Donna Rutter-Williams of Kennesaw, Georgia and Cathy Corneal of Fairburn, Georgia; her mother, Katharina Dellmuth of Germany; sister, Anni Mayer of Germany; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Winkenhofer Funeral Pine Ridge Home with Mr. Roland Laing officiating.
Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. J.D. Trentham
 Paulding New Era February 9, 1891   Died. Mr. J.D. Trentham, of Nebo, lost a child with the grippe last week.

Bertie L. Turner
December 3, 1923 – June 17, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. Bertie L. Turner, age 80 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away June 17, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Unit.
Mrs. Turner was born December 3, 1923 in Gilmer County, Georgia. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Linda) Norton of Dallas; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Michelle) Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Turner, both of Dallas and four grandsons, Daniel Norton, Travis Turner, Patrick Turner and Nicholas Turner all of Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. George Roger Turner, who passed away June 17, 1982 and her mother, Mary Lowe.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. Special music was provided by Jeff Eberhart, Lynn Gurley and Becky Bearden.
Interment followed in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Coach Ken Phillips, Kenny Gurley, Rusty Moss, Keith Woodall, Kenny Thompson, Randy Skinner and Clyde Childers.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

J. Stephen Turner
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 18 Dec 1915     J. Stephen Turner
L.O. Turner, well-known real estate man of Atlanta, has been called to Armuchee, Ga., on account of the death of his uncle, J. Stephen Turner, which occurred Thursday night. The deceased was prominent in educational circles of Georgia, having devoted his entire life to school work. He has served as an instructor in many schools of the state. Mr. Turner once served as mayor of Dallas, Ga., and had been a member of the county school commission of Paulding county. He was 60 years of age, and was well known at Atlanta, where he had visited on several occasions.

L. D. “Bud” Turner
June 14, 1942 - October 4, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Services Held for Mr. L. D. “Bud” Turner
Mr. L. D. “Bud” Turner, age 62, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away October 4, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Turner was born June 14, 1942 in Dallas, Georgia, son of the late Herman Lee and Mary Belle (Cannon) Turner. He was employed as a Commercial Grading contractor and member of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Turner of Buchanan; five daughters, Jackie and Christopher Best of Kingston, GA., Patricia and Shane Cantrell of Cartersville, GA., Vickie Turner of Buchanan, Michelle Bishop of Acworth and Gail and Kevin Lowney of Acworth; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Larry and Sue Turner of Adairsville, GA., and one sister Glenda and Paul Ezell of Canton GA.
Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. Music was rendered by Wanda Copeland, Danny Parker and Becky Beardon.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Kevin Lowney, Donnie Landers, Chucky Copeland, Shane Copeland, Raymond Pace, and Jeremy Hutchins.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Marie Turner
Died June 26, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Mrs. Mary Marie Turner Passes June 26, 2005
Mrs. Mary Marie Turner, age 73, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2005. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Rome and a dishwasher for Mableton Restaurant.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Louise Collette of Rome; caregivers, Donald and Ethel Glore of Mableton; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Childers officiating.
Interment followed at Powder Springs Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Turner
 Paulding New Era June 7, 1883   Mrs. Turner, daughter of Mr. B.J. Penn, died last Tuesday at her home at Burnt Hickory, and was buried at the Burnt Hickory church yard Wednesday evening at 1 o’clock.

Mrs. G.F. Turner
 Paulding New Era April 22, 1887   Dead. Mrs. G.F. Turner of Dallas, who had been sick in Atlanta for several days, died in that city at two o'clock last Sunday morning. Mrs. Turner had been in very bad health for several years and had gone to Atlanta with a bare hope of getting some relief. She grew worse soon after arrival and after several days suffering passed from this world of pain and trials to one of peace and triumph. Her remains were interred at Concord, Henry County, on Monday last. The funeral was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bowdon of Atlanta.
Mrs. Turner was a consistent member of the M.E. Church, south and besides many friends she leaves a devoted husband, a son and a little grand daughter to mourn her departure.

Perry Turner
 Paulding New Era September 6, 1883   6 Sept 1883
Our Much esteemed and well-beloved Brother Perry Turner has been so suddenly called from the labor of earth to the refreshments of Heaven, to that temple not made with hands eternal, and in the heavens.

Mrs. R.A. Turner
 Paulding New Era January 23, 1891   Died. Mrs. R.A. Turner departed this life last Tuesday night, she was one of our best women and had help to raise a large family of children.

Roy Milton Turner
Died May 24, 2004
Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004  Mr. Roy Milton Turner, age 60 of Union City, Georgia died May 24, 2004. He was a retired Army and Air Force veteran. He was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by one sone and daughter-in-law, Andrew "Andy" and Janet Turner of Douglasville; one daughter, Ramona Turner of Douglasville; brother, James E. Turner, Jr.; sisters, Marion Justis, Lena Haines and Sara McManus and one grandchild.
Graveside services were conducted on Monday, June 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors in Milledgeville, Ga. with Minister Russell Feagin officiating.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Will Turner
 Paulding New Era August 16, 1889   Died. Will Turner shot himself and died instantly.

Vera “Polly” Ragsdale Turney
January 2, 1931 - October 20, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 28, 2004  
Services for Mrs. Vera “Polly” Ragsdale Turney
Mrs. Vera “Polly” Ragsdale Turney, age 73, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away October 20, 2004 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mrs. Turney was born January 2, 1931 in Paulding County, daughter of the late Ardeth Ray and Bonnie (Morris) Ragsdale. She was a member of the Baptist Faith and worked as the Office Manager for Dr. S. U. Braly and later was the Office Manager for B. N. Auto Parts in Kennesaw.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. William D. “Bill” Turney of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Doris R. Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd (Ruth) Cochran, both of Dallas’ two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Ardeth O. “Sam” (Vernell) Ragsdale and Mr. Lewis Ragsdale, both of Dallas; aunt, Mrs. Evelyn Morris of Dallas and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ardeth and Bonnie Ragsdale, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mr. Alfred Ragsdale and Mr. Tom Ragsdale.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Cook officiating. Special music was provided by James Lollis, FeFe Lollis and Joy Carroll accompanied Charles Cole at the piano.
Interment followed in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Art Ragsdale, Alan Ragsdale, Barry Ragsdale, Mike Fuller, Jamie Fuller and Warren Ingram.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Twilley girl
 Paulding New Era 27 June 1884
  The little nine year old girl of the late James Twilley, of Humphrey’s district, died last Thursday.

Twilley, James
 The Daily Constitution Atlanta, GA July 17, 1880    Twilley, James
17 July 1880 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} All Around Us; Barnesville, July 16 James Twilley, a laborer about 45 years old, was killed instantly by a saw-mill in Paulding county about sunset yesterday evening.

Mr. William Edward “Bill” Twilley
Died April 9, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 14, 2005  Mr. William Edward “Bill” Twilley Passes April 9, 2005
Mr. William Edward “Bill” Twilley , age 89, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2005. He was born September 11, 1915 in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the late William Rufus and Miranda King Twilley. He was an Army Veteran of World War II an a member of Narroway Baptist Church. He ran Twilley’s store in Burnt Hickory for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lance Twilley and his sisters, Ann McAdams, Lesta Thomason and Alma Brown.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Melba Mitchell Twilley; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Vivian Twilley and Ronnie and Sarah Twilley, all of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Joe Lagana of Acworth and Nancy and Sonny Aiken of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randall and Grace Twilley and Larry and Jimmie Twilley, all of White, GA; sisters, Virginia Powell, Delia Mae Thomas and Jean Meredith Brown, all of White, GA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 2:00 pm from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Mr. Jimmy Tibbetts officiating. Music was provided by Jess Twilley, Julie Bell, Joy Chambley, and Tony Harris.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens with John Brown, Jess Twilley, Jonas Lagana, Todd Chambley, Nathan Gamel, and Bryce Bell serving as pallbearers.

Dr. J.D. Upson
 Paulding New Era 25 July 1884
  Dr. J.D. Upson, who practiced dentistry here a few months this year, died in Cartersville last Wednesday, the 16th inst.

Mrs. Eli Upton
 Paulding New Era 28 May 1884  Mrs. Eli Upton, an esteemed lady of this neighborhood, died last Friday morning and was interred at the Mt. Moriah cemetery Saturday. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church.
To the bereaved family we extend our sympathies.

Miss Brigita Theresa Urbantas
Died April 10, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 21, 2005  Services Held for Miss Brigita Theresa Urbantas
Miss Brigita Theresa Urbantas, age 14, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was born on July 25, 1990 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Richard George and Aldona Maria Urbantas. She was a student at Lassiter High School in Marietta and was of the Catholic Faith.
Surviving are her parents, Richard George Urbantas of Marietta and Aldona Maria Urbantas of Dallas; brother, Justin Vytas Urbantas of Dallas; grandparents, Stanley and Terese Urbantas of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada; aunts and uncles.
Funeral Services were held Friday, April 15, 2005 at 10:30 am from Transfiguration Church in Marietta with Monsignor Patrick Bishop officiating.
Interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Confederate Soldier's Bones
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Georgia6 Aug 1887  Three Skeletons Exhumed
A gentleman from Paulding county was in Atlanta yesterday. He stated to a reporter the facts of a strange occurrence. Mr. W.C. Mathews and several workmen were digging a grave in the burial yard of New Hope church. One of the men’s spades struck some bones at a depth of about a foot an a half. In a few minutes three skeletons were exhumed. It was agreed that the bones are those of confederate soldiers who were killed in the yard of New Hope church, where a battery was stationed. A battle was fought here in July 1864 and many soldiers bit the dust. The bones were given burial in another place.

Bob Valentine
 Paulding New Era June 10, 1887   Accident at the Copper Mines. Bob Valentine, a colored employee at the copper mines fell about 60 feet to the bottom of a shaft and was instantly killed last Monday morning about 2 o'clock. He had gone down to work, but complained of being cold and called the men above to draw him up. The bucket was lowered and Bob stared up. When within 12 or 15 feet of the top the two men drawing called to him to know why he was shaking the rope so. They received no answer but in a moment felt the bucket lighten and heard the fall of the body to the bottom. One negro descended and found him apparently dead. He set the lifeless body up against the wall of the shaft and when Mr. Robt. Hughs who had charge of the hands reached the bottom of the shaft the negro was decidedly dead. Dr. Robertson found no bruises to amount to anything except internal. A slight movement of the body would cause the blood to flow from the mouth and nose.

James M. Verner
 Paulding New Era August 27, 1886   S.S. (I.S.?) Verner of Paulding county was present at the bedside of his sick brother, James M. Verner, who died last Tuesday.
September 3, 1886
Died.  Mr. James M. Verner, a young man of 24 summers, died at his home in Buchanan, last Tuesday night at 10 o'clock.  Mr. Verner was confined to his bed about ten days. (Haralson Banner)
MR. J. S. Verner, of Paulding County, spent several days in town, at the bedside of his sick brother, Mr. James M. Verner, who died this week. (Haralson Banner)

Lizzie Wade
 The Atlanta Constitution May 4, 1968
Friends and relatives of Mrs. Lizzie Wade, Mrs. Kate Butler, Mr. Vernon Wade, Mr. Price Wade, Mrs. Delia Roberson, Dallas, are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Wade Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. from Pumpkin Vine Baptist Church, Rev. M.L. Cochran and Rev. Sam Shipp officiating. Interment, Gann Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home, Dallas.

Dr. Jack Marion Waldrep
 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA March 31, 2005     Dr. Jack Marion Waldrep
Died March 22, 2005
Published in The Dallas New Era (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, March 31, 2005
Transcribed by Patricia Compton
Rome Physician Dr. Jack Marion Waldrep Passes
Dr. Jack Marion Waldrep, Sr., age 86, of 201 Greenview Road, Rome, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, March 22, 2005 at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Dr. Waldrep was born in Spring Hill, Louisiana in July, 1918, the only child of the late Marvin Lee Waldrep and the late Grace Thomas Waldrep.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melba Juanita English Waldrep, to whom he married on June 26, 1949; four children, Jack Marion Waldrep, Jr. and his Nancy, of Dallas, Marvin L. Waldrep and his wife, Sharon, of Smyrna, David F. Waldrep and his wife, Margaret, of Marietta, and Helen W. Sheppard and her husband, Brent, of Morganton, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Kaye Waldrep of Augusta, Jack M. Jay Waldrep, III of Dallas, M. Lee Waldrep, Jr. of Williamsburg, VA, Laura Waldrep of Smyrna, Lisa and John Waldrep of Marietta and Martha and Anna Sheppard of Morganton, North Carolina.
Dr. Waldrep resided much of his childhood in Reddick, Florida, and he attended the University of Florida and Emory University School of Medicine, where he received the Doctor of Medicine degree in 1943. He served and internship and surgical residencies at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Following service in World War II, he serviced a residency in urology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, NY. Dr. Waldrep was a Board Certified Urologist. During World War II, Dr. Waldrep, a Captain, served as a young physician with the 419th Armed Field Battalion and fought during the Battle of the Bulge. During the Battle of the Bulge, he received a Purple Heart medal for an injury he sustained.
Dr. Waldrep practiced general medicine in Ocala, Florida. Following his urological residency, he began the practice of urology and surgery in Rome, GA in 1954. He proudly served as a volunteer team doctor for the Coosa High School football team for over 25 years. He served on the medical staffs of Floyd Medical Center, McCall Hospital and Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Waldrep served for eight years as a member of the Floyd County Board of Education. He served as a Baptist deacon and was member of the Garden Lakes Baptist Church. He was a member of the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 of the American Legion, the Coosa Country Club, and the Coosa Valley Railway Club. Funeral Services for Dr. Waldrep were held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. from Garden Lakes Baptist Church with Rev. Drew Corbett and Dr. Floyd Roebuck officiating.
Interment followed at Myrtle Hill Cemetery with Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites. Members of the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 Honor Guard served as active and honorary pall bearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2220 Redmond Circle, NW, Rome, GA 30165.
Fred Talley s Parkview Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Walker's baby
 Paulding New Era May 3, 1889   Died. John Walker's baby was buried at New Hope last Wednesday.

Edna G. Walker
Died April 18, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, April 28, 2005  Edna G. Walker Passes Away April 18, 2005
Edna G. Walker, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005. She was born on February 21, 1930 in Kingston, Georgia to the late Charles and Nannie Siniard Wade.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Frank Hulsey of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sylvia Walker of Hiram; sister Lula Davenport of Kennesaw; 4 grandchildren, Scott and Cory Hulsey and Derek and Marie Walker; 2 great-grandchildren, Trinity Hulsey and Noah Walker.
Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Ray Vaughn and Frank Hulsey officiating.
Interment followed in Peaceful Meadows Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Newt Walker
 Paulding New Era May 1, 1885   Mr. Newt Walker's wife died last Wednesday, after an illness of about three weeks, and her daughter is very low. We sadly mourn the loss for the bereaved husband. (Near Union City)

Willie Ruth Walker
January 30, 1916 – August 9, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Mrs. Willie Ruth Walker, age 88 of Hiram, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2004. She was born on January 30, 1916 in Rome, Georgia to the late Zachary and Sadie Carver. She was a retired salesperson and of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Walker.
Surviving are her brothers, Johnny R. (Bobby) Carver and Jimmy H. Carver both of Buchanan; sisters, Frances Garmon and Doris Gloria Harper, both of Hiram; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Quinn Evans officiating.
Interment followed in Dallas Memory Gardens with Joe Gibel, Ted Gibel, Danny Jennings, Josh Jones, Josh Bost and Travist Gibel serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Kathy Wallace
April 12, 1953 - November 5, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday November 11, 2004   
Services Held for Miss Kathy Wallace Nov. 7
Miss Kathy Wallace, age 51, 0f Dallas, Georgia passed away November 5, 2004 at Northside Hospital.
Miss Wallace was born April 12, 1953 in Paulding County, Georgia. She was a member of the Methodist Faith and worked as a Claims Adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company.
Survivors include her mother, Ava Mayfield of Dallas; two brothers, Danny and Sandra Wallace and Ricky Mayfield, both of Dallas; 1 sister, Kaye and Lewis Trine of Ohio; nieces and nephews, Cassie Wallace McClung, Misty Gulledge Powell, Kristy Gulledge, Mandy Gulledge Addison, Joseph Wallace, Jason Wallace, Jerry Wallace and Todd Mayfield; and one special cousin, Faye Wigley.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl J. Wallace and step-father, Ernest Mayfield.
Funeral Services were conducted on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Turpin and Rev. James Coffman officiating. Special music was provided by The Cochran Family along with Jeff Eberhart.
Interment followed in Mt. Tabor Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews: Jerry Wallace, Jason Wallace, Joseph Wallace, Todd Mayfield, Jamey Addison and Jason McClung.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Talmadge C. “Top Cat” Walraven
August 1, 1916 - October 18, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday October 14, 2004   
Mr. Talmadge C. “Top Cat” Walraven Passes
Mr. Talmadge C. “Top Cat” Walraven, age 88, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away October 18, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Hospital ER.
Mr. Walraven was born August 1, 1916 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of the late John S. and Carrie (Camp) Walraven. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Mary G. (Mills) Walraven of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cochran of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson (Carolyn) Walker of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley (Shirley) Chapman of Elijay, GA.; son, Mr. Vernon Walraven; sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Jacobs of Dallas, Mrs. Winnie Morrow of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Eldo (Mary Kate) Burt of Dallas; two brothers, Rev. and Mrs. Bobby Walraven and Rev. and Mrs Henry Walraven, both of Dallas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John and Carrie Walraven, he was preceded in death by his brother, Me. Clarence Walraven and two sisters, Mrs. Jaynell Evans and Mra. Ava Lee Wills.
Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, October 11, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Archie Streetman, Rev. Bobby Walraven, Rev. Henry Walraven officiating. Special music was provided by the Oak Ridge Singers.
Interment followed in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Ashworth, Donnie Walraven, Spencer Ashworth, Toby Cochran, Cliff Cochran, Russell Dunway and Danny Arnett.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Paulding New Era December 20, 1883
 Paulding New Era December 20, 1883  Walsh, Joseph, cut his throat and died.

Mrs. Mildred Lucille Warren
Died October 24, 1990 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, Nov. 1, 1990  Services For Mrs. Mildred Lucille Warren
Mrs. Mildred Lucille Warren, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 1990 in Cedartown following several months illness.
She was born on July 8, 1914 in Paulding County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Mr. Martin Luther Babb and the late Mrs. Cinda Lawrence Babb, pioneer citizens of Paulding County.
Mrs. Warren was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and a Homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. Marshall Warren; her daughter, Mrs. Jerry Hardison of Cedartown; her sister, Miss Polly Babb of Cedartown; granddaughter, Miss Lee Ann Hardison of Cedartown; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services were held in Polk Memory Gardens on Thursday, October 25, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Clifford Chandler officiating.
Lester Litesey Funeral Home in Cedartown was in charge of arrangements.

Washington, Henry
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, GA July 26, 1886    Washington, Henry
26 Jul 1887 (The Atlanta Constitution) Dallas, Ga., July 25. Died this morning at his residence on Cartersville Street, Mr. Henry Washington of typhoid fever. Mr. Washington was one of our rising young merchants and will be missed by his many friends.

Major Watkins
 Paulding New Era 1 Aug 1884
  Old Major Watkins died at the poor home in this county last Monday night. He was a well informed man and in his younger days a useful citizen. Several years age he was stricken down with paralysis, and having no means of family, was thrown on the county for a support

Grace Clark Watson
November 27, 1908 – August 4, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 12, 2004 Mrs. Grace Clark Watson, age 95, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2004. She was born November 27, 1908 in Dallas, Georgia, to the late John Anderson and Magdala Cole Clark.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas and a member of the Emmanus class. Mrs. Watson was a former member of the Dallas Woman’s Club and she also served as secretary/treasurer of the Paulding County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She was employed for 8-½ years at the First National Bank of Dallas. She was later employed by the U.S. Government Engineering Department where she later joined the Georgia Department of Labor in Atlanta in its early existence in the Employer Accounts Division. During her employment, she was a charter member of the Georgia Department of Labor Credit Union, a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Credit Committee and also served as DOL Credit Union Treasurer. In 1952 she was employed as a Unit Supervisor in the Employer Accounts Division until her retirement in 1972 after 35 years of faithful service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean D. Watson. She is survived by Lorene McEntyre of Alpharetta and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Rev. Billy Byrd and Rev. Alton Wilson officiating.
Interment followed in the Dallas City Cemetery with Bill Watson, Bill Watson III, Al Burley, Bob Watson, Joe Watson, John Clark and Byron Clark serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Harriet Wayland
 Paulding New Era October 15, 1886   Died. Mrs. Harriet Wayland, one of the oldest residents of Marietta, and a noble Christian woman, died last Saturday. (Acworth News and Farmer)

Mr. J.H. Weaver, Jr. 
 Paulding New Era 27 Sept 1883  Death of Mr. J.H. Weaver, Jr. Again we are called upon to perform the sad duty of chronicling the death of one of our citizens, Mr. J. H. Weaver, Jr., son of Col. And Mrs. J.H. Weaver, died at the home of his parents on Monday morning, the 24th inst., of typhoid fever. Mr. Weaver had been sick about five weeks before the cold hand of death relieved him of his suffering.
From the very beginning of his illness he was given every care and attention possible by relatives and friends, and the very best of medical skill procured for him, but it seemed that no power on earth could stay the onward course of the malady, and the young man breathed his last about 9 o’clock Monday morning surrounded by relatives and friends who deeply feel and mourn his untimely taking off. It is indeed sad for a sorrowing father and a tearful mother to see their children die while in the very flower of youth.
Mr. Weaver was a young man well fitted for business, laving a liberal education and rare mental abilities. His remains were placed to rest in the Dallas cemetery on Tuesday evening in the presence of a large number of our people, who deeply feel his loss.
The New Era extends its sympathies to the bereaved family in this, their hour of sorrow.

Mr. M.M. Weaver
 Paulding New Era 21 Feb 1884   It is with regret that we are called upon to announce the death of Mr. M.M. Weaver, young son of Col. J.H. Weaver, which occurred at his father’s residence last Tuesday night. It resulted form pneumonia after a brief illness.
He was buried at the Dallas Cemetery Thursday morning. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. It is less than a year since they followed the remains of another beloved son and brother to the grave.

Mr. Jack C. Webb
Died:  June 28, 2005  The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Mr. Jack C. Webb Passes June 28
Mr. Jack C. Webb, age 80, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away June 28, 2005.
Mr. Webb was born September 29, 1924 in Carroll County, Georgia, son of the late Jack T. and Ollie (Fowlks) Webb. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Cedartown. Mr. Webb worked as an Assembly Manager at Lockheed.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mrs. Joan Henry Webb, having been married on September 29, 1972; daughter, Dick and Laura Willson of Round Rock, Texas; son, Phil and Wendy Graham of Rock-mart; sister Gladys Richardson of Bradenton, FL; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 10:30 AM from Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Dabbs officiating. Special music was provided by the Faith Singers, James Lollis, FeFe Lollis, Joy Carroll and Charles Cole accompanied by Joyce Gravett playing the flute.
Graveside Services followed in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park with Rev. William “Bill” Hardin officiating. Pallbearers were Ashley Henson, David Butler, Bobby Hitchcock, Mike Shanks, John Arnold, and Curtis Brown.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tol Webb
 Paulding New Era April 26, 1889   Died. Tol Webb, stepson of Gid(?) Austin was brought home for burial from Aniston, Ala., last week, he was employed at a saw mill, the engine exploded killing him instantly. (Yorkville Dots)

Child of Joseph Weisner
 Paulding New Era August 29, 1884   Died - Weisner, Joseph child died Wednesday.

Mary Zada Cooper Welch
Died: March 17, 1926 
 Funeral services for Mrs. George Welch, one of the best beloved women of Dallas, were conducted at the First Methodist Church here Thursday afternoon with the Rev. O.J. Withrow officiating.
Interment was in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Welch was forty-four years of age and died on Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. She was Miss Mamie Cooper and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Cooper, and was born and reared in Dallas, where she has lived all her life. She was a devout member of the Methodist Church and was prominent in church work. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Cooper Welch, of Atlanta, and Harold Welch, of Dallas, and two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Rawls, of Atlanta, and Mrs. W.L. Russum, of Dallas.
[Mrs. Welch Is Buried In Dallas Cemetery - Dallas, GA., March 19]

Mrs. Yvonne Bone Welch
Died May 2, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mrs. Yvonne Bone Welch Passes May 2
Mrs. Yvonne Bone Welch, age 66, of Nebo Road, Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 2, 2005 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mrs. Welch was born July 8, 1938 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of the late Glenn Bone and the late Nina Rose Bone. She was a Retired Paulding County School Teacher and Principal. She was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy (Robin) Cole of Dallas, Rev. and Mrs. Ronnie (Jan) Tibbitts of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Stacy) Lane, Jr. of Macon; ten grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Glenn and Nina Bone, she was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Glenn R. “Bob” Welch, who passed away September 26, 1986 and her daughter, Denise Welch, who passed away November of 2002.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Ronnie Tibbitts and Rev. Joe Condra officiating. Eulogies were given by former school teachers, Kathy Worthy, Reba Yoda and Rita Clemmons. Special music was provided by Mt. Nebo Methodist Church Choir.
Interment followed in Dallas Memory Gardens. Grandsons Brent Miller, Ben Tibbitts, Daniel Tibbitts, Joseph Davis, Joshua Lane, Matthew Lane, and T. J. Lane served as pallbearers.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Claude 'Gene' Wesson, Jr.
Died May 24, 2004
Published in the Dallas New Era, (Dallas, Georgia) Thursday, June 10, 2004  Mr. Claude Eugene "Gene" Wesson, Jr. age 49 of Dallas, Georgia, died Monday May 24, 2004. He was born in Fulton County, Georgia, the son of Claude E. and Alice Goodson Wesson. He was an electrician and a member of IBEW #613 for 25 years.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Wesson of Dallas; his sons, Dakota Ray Wesson of Dallas and Daniel R. Hunter of Woodstock; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Wesson of Dallas; his parents, Claude and Alice Wesson of Dallas.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Hunter officiating. Interment followed in Powder Springs Memorial Gardens with John Dale, Russell Hunter, Billy Maxwell, Stanley Wilson, Daniel Wix and Richard Thode serving as pallbearers.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ida Bessie Wesson
 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. August, 1976  Mrs. Ida Bessie Wesson Passes Away August 6
Mrs. Ida Bessie Wesson, age 90, Hiram, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 6, 1976 at the Paulding Medical Nursing Unit after an illness of two years. Mrs. Wesson had been a resident of the Nursing Unit for the past six years.
Mrs. Wesson was born in Putnam County on January 8, 1886, the daughter of the late Jesse Parker and Nancy Winslett Parker. She had lived in Paulding County for the past twenty-four year. Mrs. Wesson was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Clary Wesson in 1958. She was a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John W. Shipp, Hiram and Mrs. Joe J. Maxwell, Mableton; two sons, Mr. Howard Wesson, Hiram and Mr. Claude Wesson, East Point, daughters-in-law, Mrs. Clyde Wesson, Cedartown and Mrs. Lester Wesson, Hiram; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 7, 1976 at 2 o’clock from the Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. C. R. Campbell and Rev. K. B. Robertson officiating. Mr. Gene Wesson, Mr. Wade Hobbs, Mr. Billy Maxwell, Mr. Nathan Monroe, Mr. Don Hobbs and Mr. Joe Maxwell served as active pallbearers.
Interment was in the Poplar Springs Church cemetery with Martin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. James Franklin West
Died April 2, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 7, 2005  Mr. James Franklin West Passes
Mr. James Franklin West, age 62, of Bremen, Georgia, formally of Paulding County, passed away April 2, 2005 at Haralson Nursing Home.
Mr. West was born February 17, 1943 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of the late Chester West and the late Eula Butler West Thomas. He was a member of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Glenda Cunningham of Villa Rica and Mary Kitchen of Sonora, California; son, Michael Scott West of Covington; sisters, Mary and Herbert Carroll, Brenda and Jim Bender, and Dianne and Lamar Stewart all of Dallas; brother, Thomas and Patricia West of Rockmart; 6 grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were conducted on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Brother Brian Carroll and Rev. Wylie Butler officiating.
Interment followed in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Blake Stewart, Scott Carroll, Sonny Cunningham, Cecil Butler, William Stewart, Jeff West, and Jerry West.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Thelma West
Died June 9, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, June 24, 2004 Mrs. Thelma West, age 84, of Smyrna Georgia, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Harold West of Austell and Kenny West of Dallas; sister, Frances Cox of Douglasville; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 11, 2004 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Davis-Struempf Funeral Home with Reverends Jimmy Elzey and Billy Johnson officiating.
Interment followed at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Davis-Struempf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ella Westbrook and baby
 Paulding New Era July 5, 1883   Mrs. Ella Westbrook, wife of John Westbrook, of the 29th district, of this county, aged 24 years and 6 months, and her little baby, Birfy(?) aged 8 months and 21 days, both died June 28th at the homestead.

Mr. Alvin Cooper Wheeler
Died June 18, 2005 The Dallas New Era Dallas, GA Thursday, July 7, 2005    Mr. Alvin Cooper Wheeler Passes June 18, 2005
Mr. Alvin Cooper Wheeler, age 76, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on June 18, 2005. Born in Chambers County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Alvin and Susie Griffin Wheeler. He was a commercial sheet metal estimator and a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. He was an Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Neta Halley Wheeler; his daughters, Vickie Webb and Renee Newton; his son, Terry L. Wheeler; sister, Jean Chatham; brother, Paul William Wheeler; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted on Monday, June 20 at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church with Reverend Joe Condra officiating.
Entombment followed in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Carrington Wheeler
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 4 Mar 1904     Carrington Wheeler
Dallas, Ga., March 3. Carrington Wheeler died of old age at his residence here today. Mr. Wheeler was the oldest inhabitant in Paulding county, being in his ninety-first year, having settled here before the Indians left. He was a man of splendid character and had the respect of the entire community. He is survived by his wife and several children and grandchildren.

Mr. Robert (Bob) Joe Wheeler
Died May 10, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, June 2, 2005  Services Held for Mr. Robert (Bob) Joe Wheeler
Mr. Robert (Bob) Joe Wheeler, age 56 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 10, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Wheeler was born January 4, 1949 in Redmond, Oregon. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam and a member of Living Hope Lutheran Church. He was also a Retired Police Officer in Oregon, serving for 31 years.
Surviving are his wife, Susan K. Brunner Wheeler of Dallas; sons, Clark Owen Wheeler of Medford, Oregon and Thomas Alan Wheeler of Beaverton, Oregon; step-sons, Adam Neil Wheeler of Acworth and Ryan Matthew Loper of Italy; mother, Freda Mae Tubbs of John Day, Oregon; sisters, Billie Jean Wheeler of Halsey, Oregon and Barb L. Keener of John Day, Oregon; 4 grandchildren, Anna Marjorie Wheeler, Kevin Thomas Wheeler, Joel Clark Wheeler, and Benjamin Thomas Wheeler and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Clark Wheeler and a half brother, Rickey Higgins, who passed away in 2004.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Young’s Funeral Home in Tigard Oregon with Pastor Rob Blakely officiating.
Interment followed in Hamilton Cemetery in Hamilton, Oregon.
A Memorial Service was held Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 6:00 PM from Living Hope Lutheran Church in Kennesaw with Pastor Rick Carlton officiating.
Local Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

L. “Jerome” Whitaker
Died August 17, 2004
The Dallas New Era     
Thursday August 28, 2004
L. “Jerome” Whitaker Passes Aug. 17, 2004
Mr. Lawrence “Jerome” Whitaker, age 69 of Powder Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2004. He was a Bondsmen with AAA Bonding Company and a United States Army Veteran. He was a Baptist by Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Lancaster Whitaker of Lithia Springs; two daughters, brothers and sister-in-law, Jack and Kathleen Whitaker and Roy and Barbara Whitaker, all of Lithia Springs; sister and brother-in-law Diane and Larry Kirby of Lithia Springs and 4 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home with Reverend Howard Copeland officiating.
Interment followed in Mozley Memorial Gardens.
Couch-Garner & Cole Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

White, James B.'s daughter
 Paulding New Era April 24, 1884   Died - White, James B. daughter died recently from consumption, third to die from this disease.

Miss Ella White
 Paulding New Era July 10, 1891   Died. A gloom hangs over Yorkville and vicinity while we mourn the loss of our friend, Miss Ella White, near 11 o'clock June the 26th, the destroying angel of death took from the home this loved one. She was only in her 18th year and had lived in the glorious hope of the Christian religion ever since she was a mere child, the blessed consolation of which she spoke while on her death bed admonishing her sisters and speaking words of comfort to those around her still hearing the excruciating pain with Christian fortitude and in the end sinking to sleep as quietly as a tired child. She was well known and leaves many bereaved friends, but the bereavement of the mother, father and sisters cannot be penned; we can only give our heart felt sympathies and tell them to look above the clouds that gather there is light around the throne. She was an obedient girl and her love for her home and her constant presence there was a crowning virtue that will make her more sadly missed.

Shirley Maxine White Died July 20, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004  Shirley Maxine White, age 56 of Douglasville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Deems. She was a hair dresser and member of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy L. "Tim" White of Douglasville; daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Wilson of Temple; step-daughter, Sandy L. and Tracey Reece of Stockbridge; step-son Jeff and Dana White of Douglasville; mother, Evelyn Deems of Douglasville; brother, Jesse and Debra Deems, Jr. of Savannah; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Friday, July 23, 2004 at 11:00 am at Couch-Garner Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Deems officiating.
Couch-Garner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George W. Whitley, Jr.
April 20, 1930 - August 19, 2004
The Dallas New Era Thursday August 28, 2004   
Mr. George W. Whitley, Jr. Passes Away Aug. 19
Mr. George W. Whitley, Jr., age 74, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.
Mr. Whitley was born April 20, 1930 in Cherokee County, Georgia, son of the late George W. and Janie Holloway Whitley. He was employed in Manufacturing Aluminum Products.
Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Mrs. Willie Mae Cantrell Whitley of Acworth, they were married on June 11, 1949; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Art (Jean) Graves of Acworth and Mrs. Wanda Robinson of Acworth; son, Mr. and Mrs. Barry (Kay) Whitley of Acworth; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gravett of Marietta, Harold and Betty Gravely of Centre, Alabama and Evelyn and Red Kenney of Acworth; three brothers, James and Nancy Whitley of Cartersville, Bill and Janice Whitley of Calhoun and Roy Whitley of Centre, Alabama; Two grandsons, Jeff Graves of Acworth and Shane and Wendi Graves of Acworthl one granddaughter, Jamie Gatlin of Acworth; two great-granddaughters, Shannon Hausler and Brinna Wilbur, both of Acworth and three great-grandsons, Dakota Elrod, Elijah Gatlin and Tommy Hausler.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Helton officiating. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Laura Helton and others.
Interment followed in Pine Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Kennesaw with Brian Carroll officiating. Pallbearers were Jimmy Whitley, Jimmy Wilbanks, Ricky Gravett, Alan Blalock, Steve Romines, and Vernon Whitley.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Whitlock's Infant
 Paulding New Era October 1, 1886   Died. The two months old infant of a Mr. Whitlock, who has recently moved to town, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday.

Mrs. I. F. Wigle
 Paulding New Era December 24, 1886   Died. Mrs. I. F. Wigle died at the residence of her father, Mr. R.A. McMillan, in Talledega, Ala., on the 8th inst., after a protracted illness. The deceased was universally beloved, and her death causes intense regret. She leaves two little boys. (Cartersville Courant)

Mrs. Fox Wigley
 Paulding New Era 8 May 1884
  Mrs. Fox Wigley, living near town, died from the secondary effects of measles last Wednesday night. She leaves a husband, two children and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her husband and both children are confined to their rooms with measles.

Mr. John Wigly
 Paulding New Era 10 Apr 1884
  Mr. John Wigly, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Paulding county, died at his home near New Hope church, last Sunday from an attack of measles. He contracted the disease while in attendance on the United States court in Atlanta.

Richard Allen Wilkins
Died April 4, 2005 The Dallas New Era Thursday, April 14, 2005  Richard Allen Wilkins Passes April 4, 2005
Mr. Richard Allen Wilkins, age 54, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2005. He was born on July 29, 1950 in Atlanta, to Winoma Wilkins and the late George Allen Wilkins.
Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Linda Wilkins; sons, David Allen Wilkins and Ryan Mitchell Altman, both of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Paul Lyons of Villa Rica; his mother, Winoma June Wilkins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Sandy Wilkins of Powder Springs, George and Charlotte Wilkins of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Mike and Robin Wilkins of Dallas and Aaron and Angela Wilkins of Atlanta; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Russell Barrett of McDonough, Georgia and Pat and Roger Hamilton of Douglasville; grandchildren, Jacob and Kailey Lyons; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Clark Funeral Home with Brothers Eddie Wyatt and Freddy Young officiating.
Interment followed in Melrose Hills Memorial Park with Michael Powell, Carlis Baker, Jimmy Robertson, Jimmy Carlyle, Rev. Freddy Young and Charles Dyer serving as pallbearers.
Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dennis W. Williams
Died June 1, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 9, 2005  Dennis W. Williams Passes June 1
Mr. Dennis W. Williams, age 55, of Rockmart Road, Villa Rica, died suddenly on June 1, 2005.
He was born in Haralson County on December 13, 1949, son of the late Willie Wesley Williams and the late Rilla Carroll Williams. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and had lived in the Villa Rica area since 1976. He was employed as an Aircraft Inspector with Northwest Airlines for twenty seven years, and had worked for the past year as a Realtor with ReMax United. He was a member of the Villa Rica Masonic Lodge No. 72 F & AM, Sons of the Confederacy, was an avid Genealogist, and a member of Concord United Methodist Church at Hickory Level. He was also a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Myra Laminack Williams of Villa Rica; one daughter, Felicia Denise Williams of Villa Rica; one son, Lee Smith of Ranburne, Alabama; two sisters, Dondra Williams Taylor and Debra Williams White, both of Buchanan; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews; one great-niece and one great-nephew.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of J. Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home with Minister selected officiating.
Interment followed in Melrose Hills Memorial Park in Paulding County with Military Honors and Flag Presentation conducted by the Honor Guard Team of American Legion Post 143, Carrollton.
J. Hoyt Thomas Funeral Home of Villa Rica was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Eva Williams
 Paulding New Era September 3, 1886   Died. Miss Eva Williams died at her home near Villa Rica Wednesday night, was buried at Concord Church Thursday evening at 4 o'clock. Was typhoid fever and she had been complaining since the camp meetings, but not until a few days before her death was her case considered dangerous. Several other deaths have occurred away from town recently. (Carroll Free Press)

Harriet Elizabeth Williams
Died May 18, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005  Harriet Elizabeth Williams Passes May 18, 2005
Harriet Elizabeth Williams, age 83 of Hiram, Georgia passed away May 18, 2005.
Surviving are her husband of sixty-two years, Roy Williams; daughters, Sandra Brown of Dallas, Becky Dukes of Hiram and Peggy Poss of Clayton County, Georgia; son, Tony Williams of Lithia Springs; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren,.
Funeral Services were held Saturday from the Chapel of Roy Davis Funeral Home.
Burial was at Riverview Cemetery.
Roy Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Henry Williams
 Paulding New Era September 17, 1886   Died. The Rev. Henry Williams departed this life at his home in Cross Plains, Ala., last Tuesday night, the 14th instant. His remains were brought to this place Wednesday night and interred at New Hope church Thursday, with Masonic honors. Mr. Williams was one of the oldest and best-known Baptist ministers of this section, and was the father of Mr. H.S. Williams, our present tax-collector.

Jacob Williams
 Paulding New Era June 4, 1886   Jacob Williams, an old man living on Jasper Clay's place, near Dallas, died of consumption last Tuesday night.

Williams, Jim
 The Atlanta Constitution Atlanta, Ga November 27, 1892    Williams, Jim
16 Dec 1894 (The Daily Constitution - Atlanta} A Skull in Court. Dallas, Ga, December 15. About an hour before sundown on the afternoon of November 27, 1892, three men went to the house of old man Jim Williams, in Paulding county. The three men were Jack Abney, Wiley Abney, his son, and I.P. Davis. Although this was the Sabbath the man carried a gun, and their manner of coming indicated that there would be trouble. Old man Williams was surrounded by his family and was called out by Davis, who got into a dispute with him, Davis telling him that they had come to kill him. He ran into the house, seized his rifle and shot the younger Abney. He then closed in with him and was stabbed in each temple and fell to the ground, his father, Jack Abney meanwhile holding the gun on two of Mr. William’s sons to prevent them assisting their father. another son rushed up to protect his father, and received a cut on the nose. The old man Williams hollered for peace, and he and Davis took Wiley Abney between them and they started off. The Physician’s Testimony. Old man Williams lived about ten days and then died, the attending physician having previously pronounced his wounds not serious, state that his death was from natural causes. The Abney and Davis immediately disappeared. Some time subsequently Davis was located at some point in Texas and the sheriff of Paulding county went after him. On his way back he jumped from the train, through the car window, while the train was running at a rate of twenty-five miles an hour, and although the sheriff had the train stopped and went back and made diligent search, Davis had made good his escape. Within the last few days jack Abney, who was caught and brought back from some point in the west, was put on trial for the murder of the inoffensive old man. In the trial, which has just concluded, it developed that there was considerable feeling on account of a disagreement in the management of the moonshine still and Jack Abney complained to William’s sons that old man Williams had accused him of being a “reporter,” and stated that he would rather be accused of stealing a mule than be charged with such a crime. This seemed to have been the primary cause of their visit. The Head Boiled. As before stated, the physician who attended Williams in his last illness denied that the wounds he received had caused his death, and to prove that his theory was not true, the body of the dead man was disinterred, after having laid in the grave for over two years. The head was detached from the body by Dr. Foster and another physician and two wounds were discovered in the side of either temple, which showed very clearly that they had been made with a knife. The skull was boiled for several hours so that it could be used in court in evidence and it established very clearly the cause of the old man’s death. Jack Abney was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary by Judge Janes. Jack Abney reported, and it seems to be pretty well established, that his son, Wiley, who did the killing, had himself been killed at some point in the west. I.P. Davis, the man who jumped form the train, is still at large.

Mrs. M.J. Williams
 Paulding New Era November 19, 1886   Died. Mrs. M.J. Williams, wife of Mr. Geo. C. Williams, departed this life Monday evening, November 8th at half past 4 o'clock. She was a daughter of C.J. and Eliza Winn. (Acworth News and Farmer)

Richard Wallace Williams
Died May 20, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 26, 2005  Richard Wallace Williams Passes May 20, 2005
Mr. Richard Wallace Williams, age 72 of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 20, 2005.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Jane Brinkley of Powder Springs, Sheryl Cunningham of Woodstock and Laura McMillian of Canton; in son, Donald Williams of Tuttle, Oklahoma; one sister, Catharina Williams George of Tustin, California; one brother, Leo Williams of Santa Barbara, California; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Bellamy Funeral Home with Reverend Rodney Colston officiating.
Interment followed at Georgia Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Savannah Williams
 Paulding New Era 22 May 1885   
Miss Savannah Williams, daughter of widow Williams, living near town, died from dropsy last Monday night.

Mrs. Uriah Williams
 Paulding New Era June 4, 1886   Mrs. Uriah Williams, near Nebo, died of dropsy on the 31st ult. (Monday) and was interred at Bethany church June 1st.

Infant of Mr. John Wilson
 Paulding New Era September 3, 1886   Died. The infant child of Mr. John Wilson died this week. (Haralson Banner)

Wisener, John D. Mrs.
 The Atlanta Constitution Newspaper Atlanta, Georgia 1 Mar 1914     Wisener, John D. Mrs.
Tallapoosa, Ga., February 28. Mrs. John D. Wisener died at her home in Tallapoosa Friday, after a long illness. She leaves a husband and two daughters. The body will be buried at the old family home in Paulding County Sunday. The deceased was a member of one of the most prominent families of the state.

Mr. Addison Wix
 Paulding New Era August 20, 1886   Mr. Addison Wix, of this county, died last Monday. He had been in delicate health for three or four years.

Mr. James Edward Wix
 The Dallas New Era
Thursday, June 9, 2005  Mr. James Edward Wix Passes May 30
Mr. James Edward Wix, age 80, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away May 30, 2005 at WellStar Paulding Hospital.
Mr. Wix was born December 31, 1924 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of the late Zach Wix and Velma Hicks Wix. He worked for the State Department of Transportation and member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Mildred Miller Wix of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sandra Wix of Dallas, Gerald Wix of Dallas and Donny and Gina Wix of Bremen; daughter and son-in-law, Terry and JoAnn Mammenga of Dallas; granddaughter-in-law, Anne Wix of Buchanan; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Zach and Velma Wix, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Wix, sister, Linda Wix and grandson, Eddie Wix.
Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Williams and Brother Earl Partain, Sr. officiating. Special music was provided by Brother Charles Williams, Brother Josh Williams, Brother Steve Williams and Terri Williams.
Interment followed in White Oak Springs Baptist Church with Michael Wix, Jeffery Wix, Chris Wix, Roger Wix, T. J. Mammenga, and Micah Williams serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Dorothy “Dot” Hulene Lowery Wolski
Died August 10, 2004
Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, August 19, 2004 Dorothy “Dot” Hulene Lowery Wolski, age 69, of Dallas died Saturday, August 7, 2004.
Services were held in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Steve Brown officiating. Interment in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.
A native of Cobb County, Mrs. Wolski was of the Baptist faith and was a former receptionist with Belltone.
She is survived by: husband, Mr. Erwin Wolski of Dallas; children, Robert Lamar Abernathy of Acworth, Angela Michelle Wilson of Hickory, NC, Sharon Denise Wolski of Dallas; sister, Mrs. Doris Edward of Haynesville, NC; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family received friends all day on Monday, August 9, 2004 until 9:00 p.m.
West Cobb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Billy D. Wood
Died May 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. Thursday, May 12, 2005  Mr. Billy D. Wood Passes May 6, 2005
Mr. Billy D. Wood, age 69, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Friday, May 6, 2005 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Wood was the husband of Eva Ritter Wood and the son of the late Dave and Flossie Adair Wood of Dallas, GA. He was a retired machinist, formerly employed with B & B Industries and Bahan Industries. Mr. Wood was of the Baptist Faith and a born-again Christian.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Pamela Watson and her husband, Chris of Greenville, Jeff Wood and his wife, Libby of Anderson and Greg Wood of Greenville; five grandchildren, Crystal Bates, Russell Wood, Ashley Watson, Chelsea and Kristen Wood; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Madison Bates; two sisters, Johnnie Lindsey and Eloise Womack and her husband, Wendell, of Dallas, GA.
Graveside Services were conducted at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 9, 2005 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Greenville, was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Wooddall
 Paulding New Era 1 May 1884
  Mrs. Wooddall, the wife of Mr. Willie Wooddall, died Tuesday with measles.

Mr. John Worthan
 Paulding New Era 1 May 1884
  His many friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. John Worthan, youngest son of Rev. Duncan Worthan, of Nebo P.O., this county. He died this (Thursday) morning. Mr. Worthan was about twenty-two years of age, of good character, and beloved by his many acquaintances. His death resulted from pneumonia.
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8 May 1884
John Worthan, of this place, youngest son of Rev. D. and Malinda Worthan, departed this life on the 30th day of April, 1884 in the 22nd year of his age, and was interred at Bethany church cemetery on May the 1st. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.B. Reynolds in a solemn and impressive manner. It is with feelings of unfeigned sadness that we note, one by one, the silent passage of those with whom we have mingled in the associations of life, from earth to their long home. We today hold communion with those we love and cherish; tomorrow we miss them. We ask for them and the answer comes that they are dead. Yes, they are gone. The heart that once pulsated with the loftiest emotions that throbbed responsive to the cords of affection of love and friendship is now forever still. How true that death rides upon every passing breeze and lurks in every hidden flower. None can escape its withering breath; none elude its blighting power. The fist has gone forth that all must die. We know not the day, the month, the hour. “Be ye also ready.” Yes, Johny Worthan is gone; his cheerful voice will be no more heard amongst us. He may have had his faults (and who has not?) but it is certain that he possessed many noble traits of character which endeared him to his many friends and acquaintances. He was dutiful and affectionate to his parents and kind and obliging to his brothers and sisters. During his severe illness he had every attention that devoted parents and fond relatives and many friends could give, but the Lord, whose ways to us are mysterious, called him hence. May the good Lord of His infinite goodness and mercy comfort, console and sustain the aged parents in this, their sad bereavement is the sincere prayer of the writer. Nebo, Ga May 6, ’84, W.R.O.

Jerry Lynn Worthy, MD
February, 1932 - October 24, 2004  
Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, November 4, 2004   The life of Doctor Jerry L. Worthy, age 72, was celebrated on October 27, after he left for his Heavenly home on Sunday, October 24, 2004. All eight of his children were by his side when Dr. Worthy left this world for Glory.
Dr. Worthy was born in Memphis, TN in February, 1932 and the youngest of 5 children. His mother Era raised him along with the help of his older brother, Bill and sister, Joy. Dr. Worthy's family was of very, very modest means and he learned early in life that he could advance in sports, particularly in the game of football, the game he loved throughout his life. He became a talented young tailback and was placed on the all Memphis City team through middle school and 9th grade. This skill proved to be one of the most fortunate events in his life. Dr. Worthy received a football scholarship to a well respected, private high school known as Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tennessee. While at CMA his football career progressed and he was soon befriended by the local physician. He graduated as one of the top cadets in his graduation class. He received a scholarship to the University of Tennessee but quickly learned that football was not his calling. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School in 1957 and moved to Dallas in October of 1958 with his wife, Emily, and three small children. He began his medical practice in Dallas with Dr. Sam Braloy at Paulding Memorial Hospital. Within a year, he began a practice with his partner, Dr. John Covington and later they founded and built Medical Arts Hospital/Clinic and practiced for 47 years.
During Dr. Worthy's practice, he performed hundreds of surgeries, delivered hundreds of children and made many, many house calls all over Paulding County. Dr. Worthy had two more children with Emily Worthy and then 3 with Joannie East for a total of 8 children.
Dr. Worthy was a founding member of First Paulding Federal Savings & Loan, an original member of the Paulding County Water Authority, a member of the Paulding County Zoning Board, a member of the Paulding County Health Board and the jail doctor for many years.
He was a member of the Paulding County Board of Education during the integration period and the building of Paulding County High School. He was the Athletic Physician for Dallas High and Paulding County High for 30 years. He was the regional physician for Southern Railroad and a First Class Flight Physician for the Federal Aviation Administration. Dr. Worthy was also an instrument rated pilot in his own right and enjoyed flying very much. He received the FAA's highest award for his phenomenal efforts during the Southern Airlines DC-9 crash in Paulding County in the late 1970s. He was a founding member of the Paulding County Jaycees, a Mason as well as a Shriner. He was the first mayor for the City of Braswell in nearly 100 years.
Whether you knew Dr. Worthy as a doctor, pilot, golf course operator or in one of the many civic or social organizations that he belonged in, you knew that he loved the people of Paulding County. He developed many real and lasting friendships.
Dr. Worthy is survived by his sons, Jerry Lynn Worthy Jr. and Greg D. Worthy and daughters, Karen Worthy Huff (David), Gayle Worthy Blalock (Wayne), Susan Worthy Powell (Bob), Necie Worthy Tant (Ray), Lynn Worthy Laas and Stacy I. Worthy, all of Dallas. He is also survived by his brother, William Worthy of Dallas and his sister, Joy Goodman of Bowden; 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Dr. Worthy was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Era Marsh Worthy of Dallas and Mr. William Worthy, Sr. of Nashville, Tennessee; his brothers, John Worthy and Paul Worthy and his grand-daughter, Adrianne Worthy.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 27, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Marvin Cochran and Dr. Quinn Evans officiating. Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens in Hiram.
Arrangements by Clark Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dr. B. F. Wright
 Paulding New Era February 11, 1887   Died. Mrs. Dr. B. F. Wright died of typhoid malarial fever, last Sunday morning at her home in Polk county. Dr. Wright is state senator from this district and has many friends who sympathize with him in this sad bereavement.

Child of Mr. Jas. H. Wright
 Paulding New Era June 10, 1887   Died. A two year-old child of Mr. Jas. H. Wright, of the county, died Sunday. (Cedartown Advertiser)  

Mr. Maxie Ernest Wright, Sr.
Died June 6, 2005 The Dallas New Era, Dallas Ga. June 16, 2005  Mr. Maxie Ernest Wright, Sr. Passes
Mr. Maxie Ernest Wright, Sr., age 48, of Macland Road, Hiram, Georgia, passed away June 6, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Wright was born January 1, 1957 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of Maxie Ernest Wright and the late Martha Murdock Wright. He was employed as a Landscaper and member of the Baptist Faith. Maxie was a God-parent to many young people and had an open door policy to all who needed someone to talk with.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mrs. Linda Holley Wright, having been married on November 2, 1976; three sons, Mr. Jackie "Alex" Hughes, Mr. John Britton Hughes. Mr. William Lamar Hughes, all of Anchorage, Alaska; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Robin Wright of Dallas, Jimmy and Elizabeth (Giget) Rider of Dallas, and Michael and Patricia Halkiotis of Boston, Massachusetts; two brothers, Mr. David Wright and Mr. Charles Wright, both of Jackson, GA; father and step-mother, Maxie and Becky Wright of Conyers; aunts, Mrs. Annette M. Rackley of Dallas and Mrs. Margaret Ruthland of Powder Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, Mrs. Martha Louise Murdock Wright, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Ernest Greer "Bo" Murdock.
Funeral Services were conducted on Sunday, June 12, 2005 in Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Burrand officiating. Eulogies were given by family and friends.
Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Yarbrough's Infant Daughter
 Paulding New Era September 17, 1886   Died. The infant and only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Yarbrough died on Sunday night last. (Cedartown Advisor)

Mitchell Andrew Yother
May 12, 1939 – July 20, 2004 Dallas New Era, Thursday July 29, 2004  Mr. Mitchell Andrew Yother, age 65 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Mr. Yother was born May 12, 1939 in Fulton County, Georgia, son of the late William Paul and Sarah Pearl (Nelson) Yother. He was employed as a Warehouse Supervisor with Dallas Rubber Products and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Yother was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Mrs. Barbara Worsham Yother of Dallas; two daughters, Felicia Yother Hulsey of Hiram and Tricia and Jacob Byrd of Buchanan; three granddaughters, Gracyn Hulsey, Ainsley Hulsey and Marlee Anne Hulsey; brother, Joel Nelson Yother of Rome; sister, Kathy Maynard of Dallas; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, William and Sarah Yother, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, James Yother, Tommy Yother and Dub Yother and four sisters, Margaret Hollingsworth, Sarah Hollingsworth, Dorothy Paul and Martha Tidwell.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 23, 2004 at 12 noon in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. A eulogy written by his daughter, Tricia Byrd "Not Enouth Thank You's", was read by Deborah Farmer.
Interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jesse Watson, Shawn Paul, Jerry Irwin, Donnie Hollingsworth, Daniel Hollingsworth, and Tracy Paul.
Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home.

Mrs. E. E. Young
 Paulding New Era May 30, 1884   Died - Young, Mrs. E.E. died last Monday, age 76.  Mother of P.M. Young.

Tom Young
 Paulding New Era February 26, 1886   Tom Young, at Lindsey's coaling ground, cut down a crooked tree which fell on him and crushed him to death. (Cedartown Advertiser)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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