PAULDING COUNTY, GA - OBITS July 2004 ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Arlene Woody arlene@brookensfamily.org Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Bryton Owen Amos, infant son of Jo Ellen Siebert and Jeffery Amos died July 18, 2004. Besides the parents, he is survived by his half-sister, Amber Amos of Buchanan; his maternal grandparents, Dewane and Linda Thomas of Centre, Alabama and Willie Sue Fox of Hiram; his paternal grandparents, Sandra Amos of New Georgia Community and Jerry Wayne Amos of Piedmont, Alabama. Graveside services were held on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Paulding Memorial Gardens with Reverend Thomas Cole officiating. Bellamy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. +++++++++++++++ Henry "Hank" Lee Brewington April 28, 1947 - July 23, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mr. Henry "Hank" Lee Brewington, age 57 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Friday July 23, 2004. He was born on April 28, 1947 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Theodore and Myrtle Brewington. He was a manager at Sam's Club and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas. Mr. Brewington was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maryann Taranto Brewington; a son, Rodney Brewington of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Michael Wilhelm of Hiram and Jennifer and Keith McKnight of Lavergne, TN; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Peggy Brewington of Gideon, Missouri; a sister, Wanda Golliher of Roswell; five grandchildren; a niece and four nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 3:00 pm from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++++++ Charles Haywood Clark, III May 3, 1962 - July 19, 2004. Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mr. Charles Haywood Clark, III, age 42 of Dallas, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004. He was born May 3, 1962 in Anaheim, California to Charles Haywood Clark, II and the late Jimmie Alexander Clark. He was a carpenter and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Donna Jean Clark; his father and step-mother Charles Haywood Clark, II and Pauline Clark of Montmorenci, SC; sisters, Peggy Sue Lewis and her husband, Jessie of Giddings, TX and Cheryl Jean Arnold of Acworth; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Elizabeth Clark of Fayetteville, NC. A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 5:00 pm from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Rev. Kevin Huff officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++++++ Elizabeth “Del” Wood Craig July 23, 1915 – July 3, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Mrs. Elizabeth Delphia “Del” Wood Craig, 88, of McDonough, Georgia, died July 3, 2004 at Henry Medical Center. She was born in Paulding County on July 23, 1915 the daughter of the late Willie Baxter and Robert Wood. She was a member of McDonough Baptist Tabernacle, devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and her pets. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Alexander Craig in 2000, son, Charles Barnett in 1992, brothers Fred Woo, Baxter Wood and Spurgen Wood; sisters, Minnie Lee Fuller, Clara Lee, Clinton Shelton, Geneva Bookout, Ruby Crocker and Ophelia Hitchcock. She is survived by sons, Marshall Barnett of McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. George (Marie) Barnett of Powder Springs and daughter-in-law, Brenda Barnett of Griffin; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Kathy) Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Georgia) Rakestraw, Mr. and Mrs. Joey (Cassie) Jenkins, Ms. Patricia Stapleton, Mr. and Mrs. Terry (Judy) Rackley, Ms. Kym Barnett and 6 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. at McDonough Baptist Tabernacle with Reverend James West officiating. Interment followed at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. Haisten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. +++++++++++++ Charles B. Curl, Sr. May 26, 1951 – July 3, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Mr. Charles B. Curl, Sr. age 53, passed away suddenly while clearing land on his property July 3, 2004. Mr. Curl was born May 26, 1951 in Laurens County Georgia. He was a member of the Baptist faith and owner of Curl’s Pharmacy in Dallas, where he was a well loved pharmacist. Charles graduated from Berry College and later graduated from the University of Georgia Pharmacy School. He loved hunting and spending time on his farm in Sandersville, Georgia. His many contributions were a real show of his love for the people and the community he loved. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Debra Cunningham Curl of Dallas; sons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. “Chad” (Gretchen) Curl, Jr. of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brent (Maranda) Curl of Duluth; daughter, Miss Stacey Curl of Dallas; grandson, Master Charles Benjamin “Chip” Curl, III of Dallas; mother, Mrs. Luree Curl of Norcross; mother and father-in-law, Mavis and Earl Cunningham of Dallas; brothers, Mr. Eschol Curl, Jr. of Ohio, Mr. Derek Curl of Duluth, Mr. Kevin Curl of Cumming, Mr. Kim Curl of Dallas, Mr. Dana Curl of Martinez, Mr. Stephen Curl of Cumming; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Dr. Ken Ray and Dr. Ken Graves officiating. Interment followed in Cheatham National Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were his two sons and six brothers. In lieu of flowers donations my be made to Charles Curl Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Rosemary Butler at Community Trust Bank, PO Box 1700, Hiram, GA 30141. Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. ++++++++++++++ Maxwell Faison July 23, 1929 - July 22, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mr. Maxwell Faison, age 74 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away July 22,2004 at Floyd Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1929 in Andalusia, Alabama, he was the son of Eugene Leonidus Faison and Grace Ellen Wilkerson Faison. He was a Knight of Columbus / 3rd Degree, a veteran of the united States Army Air Corp and a Catholic by faith. He had been employed at Aero Space Quality Assurance. He is survived by his wife, Martha Kelleher Faison of 55 years of Rockmart, Georgia; 4 daughters, Tanna Angenent of Smyrna, Georgia, Debra Hopkins of Lacy, Washington, Rachelle Faison and Teresa Faison, both of Rockmart; 1 son, Reggie Faison of Bonham, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 1 brother, 14 grandchildren; 1 brother, Jerry Faison of Mobile, Alabama. A Funeral mass was held at noon Monday, July 26, 2004 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, Georgia with Father Adrian Pleus officiating. The body was cremated. Interment followed on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Paulding Memorial Gardens with the Knights of Columbus, Reggie Faison, Rowland Yap, Filo Uribe, Lynn Hopkins, Felipe Uribe and Ryan Schwarz serving as pallbearers. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. +++++++++++++++ Brenda Darlene Fuller July 8, 1966 – June 29, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mrs. Brenda Darlene Fuller, age 37 of Dallas, passed away June 29, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Fuller was born July 8, 1966 in Fulton County, Georgia. She was employed as a cashier at Grand’s and was a member of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include her daughter, Tosha Clark of Douglasville; mother, Evelyn Murdock of Peachtree City, GA; sisters, Florence Johnson of Rome, Micki Watson of Tennessee and Barbara Jean Gibson of Atlanta; brother, David Yankey of Sharpsburg, Ga; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Preacher Ricky Eugene Patterson and Preacher Alton Abercrombie officiating. Special music was rendered by Cathy Privett, Marsha Privett, Wayne Privett, Leslie Bigler and Millan Patterson. Interment followed in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Pate, Millan Patterson, Charles Watkins, Robbie Abercrombie, Eddie Clark and Joe Bigler. Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. ++++++++++++= James Frank Fuller August 3, 1964 – June 29, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Mr. James Frank Fuller, age 39, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on June 29, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Fuller was born August 3, 1964 in Paulding County, Georgia, son of Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Fuller. He was a member of the Baptist faith and was employed as a sheet metal worker. Survivors include his daughter, Miss. Angie Marie Fuller of Dallas; son, Mr. James Frank Fuller, Jr. of Dallas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Fuller of Dallas; sister, Mrs. Deborah Kaye Childers of Dallas; two nephews; three nieces and grandmother, Mrs. Artie Mae Fuller of Dallas. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in Benson Chapel with Rev. Wiley Butler and Rev. Eddie Wyatt officiating. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Eva Fuller and Mrs. Dieree Warren. Interment followed in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Morgan, Charles Baker, Tim Noble, Kenneth Fields, Alan Childers, and Jeff Bowling. Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++++ Wendy Dawn Parson Griggs March 5, 1973 – July 19, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mrs. Wendy Dawn Parson Griggs, 31 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 19, 2004 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Wendy was born March 5, 1973 in Austell, Georgia. She was a member of Douglasville Baptist Church and worked in the Human Resources Department at Fast Forms Packaging Company. She is survived by her daughter, Amber Ann Griggs of Dallas; son, Jacob Steven Griggs of Dallas; mother and step-father, Pat and Bruce Wiley of Douglasville; father, Randy Parson of Douglasville; sisters, Tammy Lynn Stigall and Angela Diane Parson, both of Douglasville; step-sisters, Rachael Douglas of Kennesaw and Amanda Trieger of Canton; step-brother, Philip Wiley of Douglasville; paternal grandparents, Odes and Burtlee Parson of Douglasville; fiancé David Jetton and his daughter, Ashley Jetton, both of Dallas; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Johnson and Rev. Chuck Daniel officiating. Interment followed in Meadowbrook Memory Gardens in Villa Rica with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: David Jetton, Steven Griggs, Randy Parson, Bruce Wiley, Billy Stigall and Jim Devin. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++++= Lawanna Brown Jones March 2, 1925 – July 2, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Mrs. Lawanna Brown Jones, age 79, of Dallas, Georgia passed away July 2, 2004 at WellStar Paulding Subacute after a long illness, being a patient since May of 2004. Lawanna was a life long resident of Paulding County. She was born March 2nd, 1925 in Paulding County to the late Henry W. “Pete” Brown and the late Lona Holland Brown. She was a homemaker and music teacher, and member of First Baptist Church of Dallas since 1941. Surviving are her husband, Marvin F. (Red) Jones, to whom she was married for more than 62 years; daughters, Ms. Adel Jones of Highlands, North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. John “Jim” (Jean) Pasquale of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Ms. Wendy Cates of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Mrs. Bette B. Dunn of Dallas; brother, Mrs. Curtis Brown of Bonham, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. James Jones of Dallas; brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benson Jones of Columbus, Georgia; brother-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Ruben Jones of Blue Ridge, Georgia, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 4th, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Benson Chapel with Dr. Jim Akins and Rev. Donald J. Rackley officiating. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Rita Nan McTyre Henderson at the organ. Interment was held at Dallas Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Jimmy Upchurch, Dr. John Convington, Jud Alden, Steve Jones, Bruce Harris, Jim Pasquale and Charles Hardy. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Dallas City Cemetery Trust Fund. Benson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++ Master Ivan Christopher Mayer March 23, 2004 – July 22, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Ivan Christopher Mayer, age 4 months, of Douglasville Georgia, passed away July 22, 2004 at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Ivan was born March 23, 2004 in Cobb County and is the son of Eric and Jessica Mayer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Donna McClung of Hiram, Georgia; paternal grandmother, Judy Staeben of Calhoun, Georgia; maternal great-grandparents, Ronald and Beatrice McClung of Hiram, Georgia; aunt, Larry (Tammy) Mazzoni of Douglasville, Georgia and uncle, Aaron (Jena) McClung of Hiram, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ted Mayer. A memorial service is planned for August. Details will be published at a later date. +++++++++++ Harold Newton Meadows June 17, 1916 – June 28, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Mr. Harold Newton Meadows age 88 of Gaylesville, Alabama, passed away on June 28, 2004 at Cherokee Hospital in Centre, Alabama. He was born on June 17, 1916 in Paulding County, Georgia, the son of the late Jacob Foster Meadows and the late Pearl Mae Heaton Meadows. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Charles Hunter of Gaylesville, Alabama; 2 grandchildren, Patrick Hunter and Kay Penland, both of Gaylesville, Alabama; 3 great-grandchildren: Richard Hunter, Thomas Hunter and Brian Penland all of Gaylesville, Alabama. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Music was provided by Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden. Interment followed at Sweetwater Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Hunter, Richard Hunter, Thomas Hunter, Jerry Hunter, Johnny Hunter and Clifton Williams. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. +++++++++++ Carolyn Jean Millsap May 31, 1946 - July 19,2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mrs. Carolyn Jean Millsap, age 58 of Dallas Georgia, passed away July 19, 2004 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Mrs. Millsap was born May 31, 1946 in Clayton County, North Carolina, daughter of the late D.B. and Hazel (Lee) Brannan. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Larry Gene Millsap of Dallas; five daughters, Jeri Lynn Tatum of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sharon Aaron of Monticello, Ga, and Kelly Millsap, Shannon Millsap and Leanne Millsap, all of Dallas; one son, Brandon Millsap of Dallas; four grandchildren; one sister, Joy Puckett of Woodstock; mother-in-law, Mary Lee Millsap of Marietta; a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.B. and Hazel (Lee) Brannan. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Hammrick officiating. Special music was rendered by Don Barbee. Interment followed in Kennesaw Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Spain, Chris Manning, Ruben Aaron, Ken Mauldin, Steve Scott and Jimmy Millsap. Arrangements by Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. +++++++++++ Florence Moody August 29, 1920 - July 19, 2004 Published in the Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody Mrs. Florence Moody, age 83 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Monday, July 19, 2004. She was born on August 29, 1920 in Paulding County to the late David and Core Alberta Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Jan Moody of Austell, Billy and Hazel Moody of Dallas and Tom and Connie Moody of Powder Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Gilbert McMinn of Hiram; sisters, Nellie Brown of Dallas, Mildred Morris and her husband, Richard of Dallas and Marvine Moody of Austell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Guy and Catherine Brown of Marietta, Glen and Betty Brown of Jackson, Georgia and Harold and Laura Brown of Rainsville, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Betty Martie of Austell and Ruth Cambbell of Dallas; brother-in-law, Lloyd Sosebee of Austell; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend J.T. Hollingshed officiating. The interment followed in Paulding Memorial Gardens with Randy Garner, Ricky Moody, Charles Moody, Eric Moody, Brian Moody and Shane Moody serving as pallbearers. Clark Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ++++++++++++ Betty N. Roddy Died July 24, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody 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. ++++++++++++ Etoy Barnett Goodman Schulte October 14, 1906 - July 4, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 8, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene 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. +++++++++++ Effie Estell C. Ricks Stanford Died July 22, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era, Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody 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. +++++++++++ Shirley Maxine White Died July 20, 2004 Published in The Dallas New Era Thursday, July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody 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 inc harge of arrangements. +++++++++++ Mitchell Andrew Yother May 12, 1939 – July 20, 2004 Dallas New Era, Thursday July 29, 2004 Transcribed by Arlene Woody 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 Yotherand 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.