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Mr. Quentin Singleton, age 64, of Rockmart, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.

He was born in Dallas on March 21, 1953, a son of the late Forrest Singleton and Velma Mae Fennell.

He was also preceded in death by brothers: Rex, Charles, Pat, Barry and Randy Singleton.

He worked many years in the upholstery business and owned Singleton’s Upholstery and Quentin’s Wrecker Service. He always loved working on cars.

Mr. Singleton was also a member of the Aragon Volunteer Fire Department for several years.

He is survived by Donna Singleton and their children, Shandala Singleton and Matthew Quentin Singleton; one grandson, Camden Singleton; sister, Vickie Overstreet and brother, Dennis Singleton all of Rockmart.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Ely officiating. Interment followed in Hills Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Judson Childers, Terry Sorrells, Terry Easter, Billy Wills, Bill Singleton and Merle Renf.

To leave messages of condolence to the family, please visit the memorial website at www. alvismillerfuneralhome.com.

The Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Quentin Singleton.

Mrs. Dondra Lynn Graves, age 58, of Aragon, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Rome on Nov. 26, 1958, a daughter of James Donald Motes and Jeanette Carlton Motes.

Mrs. Graves lived the greater part of her life in Polk County where she was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was an animal lover and advocate. She was a devoted mother to her little dog, Colt.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Donald Motes on Dec. 2, 2009.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Graves, Aragon; mother, Jeanette Motes, Rockmart ; step-son, Chris Graves, Savannah; stepdaughter, Kim Edwards, Dalton; three step-grandchildren; special friend, Paul Lindsey, Rockmart and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Purser and Rev. Stanley Koonce officiating.

Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Harvey Smith, Stacey Koonce, Adron Jefferson, Scott Roberts, Bobby Helms and Chris Graves.

Visit www. alvismillerfuneralhome. com to leave messages of condolence to the family or to sign the online guestbook.

The Alvis Miller and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Dondra Lynn Graves.

Mr. Clarence Exen “C.E.” David, age 79, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2017, following a brief illness.

Mr. David was born on March 2, 1938 in Cedartown, where he was a lifelong resident, to the late Clarence Exen “Skinny” and Pauline David.

After graduating from Cedartown High School in 1956, he began his career with H.E. Henigh Construction, and was later employed by Goodyear Tire and Engineered Fabric.

He was awarded the “Top 10 Supervisor” award twice during his employment with Goodyear.

Mr. David was a devoted member of Anna Kresge United Methodist Church for over 40 years.

Prior to joining Kresge, he was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Cedartown, where he grew up.

He had a lifelong love of Sunday School, attending every Sunday for ten years in a row during childhood.

Mr. David loved his large circle of family, adopted family, and friends.

Throughout his life, you could usually find him tinkering in his shop, making improvements to his barn, growing vegetables for family and friends, and taking care of his chickens, goats, and cows.

He was a sweet, quiet soul, and his laughter could fill any room with joy.

More than anything, he loved his wife, Clara Jean. He lit up every time she walked in a room for their nearly 60 years together.

He had a huge, loving heart and his legacy will continue in all those that he loved so dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Clara Jean, and their three children: Clarence Exen III “Clay” ( Nancy), Jackie ( Andra), and Holly (Roy). Additional survivors include his six grandchildren: Clarence Exen IV “Clay” (Mallory), Justin (Mary), Julie, Ree, Allen, and Michael; and five greatgrandchildren: Joshua, Charlotte, Lyla, Clara, and Emma. Two sisters (Elaine David Morgan and Nancy David Collins) and one brother (Hal David) also survive.

A service was held in his memory on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at Kresge United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. with his grandson, Justin David, and Rev. Ed Dickens officiating. His other grandchildren will also speak.

Visitation was held before the service at Kresge. A reception in the fellowship hall followed the service.

The family asks that flowers please be omitted and that memorial donations be made to Anna Kresge United Methodist Church, 15 Booger Hollow Road, Cedartown, Ga., 30125.

For personal condolences and to sign the online guestbook, please visit liteseyfh.com.

The Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home is in Charge of the arrangements for Mr. Clarence Exen “C.E.” David.

Mr. Alex Gordon Luttrell, age 18, of Rockmart, passed away on Oct. 15, 2017.

He was born on April 22, 1999, in Austell. He was a 2017, graduate of South Paulding High School, where he was a member of the South Paulding Marching Band, drama, chorus, took part in every musical and was an aspiring actor. Alex was a member of Beulahland Baptist Church.

Survivors include father, Michael Gordon Luttrell of Rockmart; mother, Dawn and Tommy Southern of Buchanan; brothers, Joseph Wayne and Ilka Palmer of Rockmart, Matthew Thomas and Katie Luttrell of Temple, and James Michael Luttrell of Rockmart; step-brother, Kyle Alexander and Haley Southern of Rockmart; step-sister, Amanda Jo Southern of Rockmart; grandparents; Gordon and Jane Luttrell of Rockmart, and Michael and Joy Marsh of Temple; aunts and uncles, Stephen and Christina Luttrell of Rockmart, Maria Moore of Rockmart, Patricia Luttrell of Dallas; several cousins, and five nieces.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home.

Interment followed in Piney Woods Cemetery.

Matthew Luttrell, James Luttrell, Luke Luttrell, Kevin Thompson, Kyle Southern and Stephen Luttrell served as pallbearers.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, 2017, and Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017, prior to the funeral hour.

Clark Funeral Home in Hiram is in charge of arrangements.

Visit www. samclarkfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the family or to sign the online guestbook.

Mr. Harold Kade “H.K.” Hulsey, age 89 of Rockmart passed away peacefully at the Rockmart Nursing Home on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.

He was born Sept. 13, 1928 in Braswell, son of the late Coolidge Columbus (C.C.) Hulsey Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Brown Hulsey.

He was a retired U. S. Navy Chaplain and a former teacher at Rockmart High School. During his retirement years, Mr. Hulsey enjoyed travel to the Gulf Coast to vacation and was a frequent patron to the local restaurants, such as Linda’s.

He was well known for his generosity in tipping his servers and helping those in need with unexpected and unsolicited assistance. Mr. Hulsey was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

Mr. Hulsey joins his loving wife, Frances Tant Hulsey. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ann Hulsey Jones, Louise Hulsey Barker and Margaret Hulsey Hardman; and a brother, Herb Hulsey.

Survivors include his son, Thomas Michael Hulsey and his wife Kathryn Turney Hulsey of Cottonwood, Ariz.; daughter, Kay Hulsey Sweirc and her husband Alan Sweirc of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Jan Hulsey of Rockmart; brother, C. C. Hulsey Jr. and his wife Patty of Rockmart; three grandchildren, Frankie ( Samantha) Rain, Samuel Kane Eastland and Alex Eastland Hulsey; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Ralph and Nell Bobo; many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

A special thank you to the staff of the Rockmart Nursing Home and Brookdale Assisted Living of Rome.

Mr. Hulsey was laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery during a private ceremony. A memorial celebration will be planned later. Mr. Hulsey was a believer in helping those in need, whether it be with a kind word, listening, or giving of assistance.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, that you pay it forward by taking a moment to be kind to someone who needs a smile, a hello, a hug, volunteer at a homeless shelter or help someone in need of assistance.

Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook.

Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the memorial arrangements for Mr. Harold Kade “H.K.” Hulsey.

Mrs. Gena Alice Wilson Akins, age 49 of Rockmart passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Mr. Akins was born July 16, 1968 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Delmar L. Wilson and the late Anne Eileen Dougan Wilson.

She was of the Holiness faith and of the Native American descent. Gena enjoyed Native American “Pow Wows,” singing and going to church.

Survivors included her husband, Rayford Harold Akins; daughter, Kari Anne Wilson; step-daughter, Hope L. Cooley; two step-sons, Lamar Keith Akins and Bryan Perry Akins; two sisters, Grace Wilson and Christina A. Sweeney; and a brother, Delmar J. Wilson.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Mrs. Akins on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at 12 noon at the Church of God of the Union Assembly with Brother Jesse Starnes and Brother Houston Eaton officiating.

Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook.

Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the memorial arrangements for Mrs. Gena Alice Wilson Akins.

Mr. Wayne “Turkey” Holliday, age 56, of Rockmart, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.

Mr. Holliday was born Feb. 1, 1961 in Rockmart, son of his late parents Harvie Holliday Sr. and Nina Beatty Jacobs.

Survivors include his children: Kelly and Christopher Pruitt, Joshua and Kimberly Holliday; grandchildren: Keldon Pruitt, Logan and Aubrey Holliday; brothers: Neil Holliday and Harvie “Butch” Holliday, Jr.; sister: Joy Holliday. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The memorial graveside service for Mr. Holliday was held on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at 2 p.m. the family lot of Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Danny Tucker officiating.

The Smith and Miller Funeral Home of Cedartown is honored to serve the family of Mr. Wayne “Turkey” Holliday.

Mr. Roger Dale Collins Sr. was born on Aug. 20, 1949 to Martin Woodrow Collins and Ruby Frances Winstead Collins in Owensboro, Kentucky. After a hard battle with cancer, he succumbed on Sept. 30, 2017.

Mr. Collins was a graduate of Cedartown High School. He had resided in Lakeland, Fla., since 1974. He was a hard-driven man to do well in all of his endeavors. Mr. Collins was a self-employed master carpenter, founder and owner of Collins Mobile Home Services. He also founded “Hot Rodgers” Speed Shop in Lakeland, Florida and was co-owner of CDS Enterprises. Mr. Collins was a man of many talents. No task was too big or too small for him to conquer. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shirley A. Collins (Dickens) of Lakeland, Fla.; His children, Roger Collins Jr.( Valerie) of Lakeland, Stacie Collins Posey ( Jason) of Cedartown, Tracie Collins Walker of Cedartown, Thomas Collins (Terri) of Plant City, Fla., Charlie Barber of Lakeland, Fla., Will Martin of Lakeland, Karen Lynne Martin of Lakeland, and Donna Keller Howell of Lakeland; His brother, Doug Collins of Piedmont, Ala.; His sisters, Marty Swann of Adairsville, Kathy Kitchens- Bedford ( Ken) and Becky Hicks (Anthony) of Cedartown; 18 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren also survive.

A private memorial service was held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Heath Memorial Chapel and Crematory in Lakeland, Fla.

Heath Memorial Chapel and Crematory were in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Roger Dale Collins Sr.

Leave condolences for the family at the memorial website at heathfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Roger-Dale-Collins-Sr?obId=2600173#/ celebrationWall.

More than 70 participants with rides of all kinds came out to show their support and help raise money for a Cedartown teen who has a love of cars and motorcycles.

The second annual Jeep and Car Show to benefit Devin Gilham was held this past weekend, and the real winner of the day was Gilham himself, who got a real treat in getting to check out all the big choppers, 4x4s, sports cars and even a few classics for him to judge.

Additionally, Gilham gave a trophy to local police officers who came down to the show including a sign that said “We back the blue.”

He also got the chance to ride on some of his favorite rides such as a Harley Davidson bike and new cherry red Corvette.

The smile on Devin’s face during the event was what made the event so special.

When asked what Gilham enjoyed most about the car show he replies as humble as he is funny.

“I just enjoy everyone coming together and all the support,” said Gilham, “I don’t want to come by as egotistical, but I just enjoy surrounding myself with good people.”

All money from the car show will go to Gilham’s medical expenses, but if you were not able to make it and your heart is set onto helping Gilham get the medical care he needs, one can also visit his Gofundme page and donate.

Due to being diagnosed with Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome since the age of 1, Gilham has gone through more than 30 surgeries and will have to face more surgeries in the future, including an upcoming a Jaw Distraction procedure.

Even with glasses, Gilham is still legally blind, and so gets help from his mom Nickie with daily tasks.

“I can say this car show was a good turn out just because it brought a smile to Devin’s face,” said Nickie Gilham. “As long as Devin is having fun and having a blast then everything is alright.”

If you would like to keep up with Gilham and his daily life and keep updated on how he is doing, check out his Facebook page as well as the Prayers for Devin Gilham page on Facebook in this story online.