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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Fears Mr. Leonard H. (Pat) Fears, age 73, of Dallas, formerly of Smyrna, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. He was born on April 6, 1931 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Frank and Fannie Fears. He was a retired electrician with Delta Airlines with 28 years of service and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Shirley K. Fears; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank W. (Butch) and Jan Fears of Carrollton; daughters and sons-in-law, Suza

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gunnell Mrs. Mittie Cartee Gunnell, age 63, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2005. She was born on August 14, 1941 in West Columbia, SC to the late Clifford and Jessie Cartee. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by Arthur C. Cartee and Marguerite McQuilkin Cartee. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Tammy Gunnell of Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Dan Hopkins of L

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ragan Mrs. Bonnie Ragan, age 82, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2005. She was born on June 26, 1922. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beth Ann Dacus. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Fran Ragan of Walhalla, SC; a daughter, Barbara Rogers of East Point, GA; 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Clark Funeral Home in Hiram

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hodgson Mr. Robin Lee Hodgson, age 38, of Powder Springs (Paulding Co.) passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He was born on April 4, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA to John Hodgson and the late Betty Jean Hodgson. He was a carpenter. Surviving are his father and step-mother, John and Patricia Hodgson of Villa Rica; a son, Josh Barron of Rockmart; a daughter, Bethany Barron of Rockmart; brothers, John E. Hodgson of Carrollton and Tony Hodgson of Hiram; sisters and brothers

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bartley Mr. Edward Dixon Bartley, age 67, of Acworth (Paulding Co.) passed away on Friday, March 4, 2005. He was born on October 10, 1937 in Jamestown, N.Y. to the late Merle and Doris Bartley. He was a retired engineer and was a Navy veteran. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Camille Bartley of Austin, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Ted Nemeth of Acworth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Murray and Anita Bartley of Portland, Oregon and

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Weist Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Weist, age 82, of Dallas, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2005. She was born on August 3, 1922 in Dayton to the late George and Corinda Schoenberg. She was a retired executive secretary and of the Presbyterian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilson Weist. Surviving are her daughter, Shelley Moffitt of Dallas; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Chedia Weist of Ottawa, Canada; grand

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Chambers Mrs. Gladys Willene Chambers, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2005. She was born on March 3, 1929 to the late Price and Lillian Kilgore. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Herbert Chambers. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Elaine Chambers of Dallas, Grady Leonard and Sheila Chambers of Dallas and Jerry Lee and Joyce Chambers of Daw

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Cantrell Mrs. Annie Lee Cantrell, age 90, of Dallas, formerly of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2005. She was born on September 17, 1914 in Cobb Co. to the late Addison and Ida Hopkins. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Villa Rica. Mrs. Cantrell was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Ralph G. Cantrell and her children, James Allen Cantrell, Billy Charles Cantrell and Evelyn Frances Keel. Surviving are her sons and daughters

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Manning Mrs. Katherine C. Manning, age 85, of Woodstock, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2005. She was born on October 17, 1919 in Catskill, New York to the late Daniel and Florence Kniffen. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Manning. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Kathy Manning of Wilton, CT; daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and Charlie Paris of Woodstock, GA and Patrici

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Puckett Mr. Rickey Eugene Puckett, age 45, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2005. He was born on April 14, 1959 in Atlanta to Clara Hall Puckett and the late Eugene W. Puckett. He was an auto technician with Hardy Ford. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Teressa Puckett; sons and daughter-in-law, Chris and Christy Aikens of Rockmart and Jon Aikens of Aragon, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Vanessa and Daniel Camp of Dallas and Amanda Nicole Puckett

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gilbert Mr. John Hoyt Gilbert, age 91, of Powder Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2005. He was born on October 29, 1913 in Sand Mountain, Alabama to the late Andrew and Lelia Gilbert. He was a retired superintendent from Coats and Clark where he worked for 45 years. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Mr. Gilbert was a Mason and a past Master of the Bartlett Lodge in Hiram. He was also a past patron of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his

Clark Funeral Home 4373 Atlanta Hwy. Hiram, Georgia 30141 770-445-7133 Newspaper Obit Oder Mr. Kenneth Leon Oder, age 65, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2005. He was born on May 18, 1939 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Karl and Olga Oder. He was employed with Shamrock Printing and was of the Lutheran Faith. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Maralee F. Oder; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Hubbell of Seminole, FL, Marijo and Perry Cordell of Dallas, GA, Kimberly and David Stonecipher of Dallas, GA and Susan Dubois of Orlando, FL; sons and daughters

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ferguson Mr. Henry L. (Hank) Ferguson Jr., age 81, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2005. He was born on July 5, 1923 in Hiram, GA to the late Henry L. Ferguson Sr. and Ella Summerhill Ferguson. He was a retired inspector for General Motors and was a member of Corner Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge #139. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Alma Jo Ferguson; sons and daughters-in

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hanson Mr. Dorsey Newton Hanson, age 57, of Douglasville, formerly of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2005. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Austell to Mary Nell Cheney and the late Grady Newton Hanson. He was a retired Air Force and Navy veteran and a charter member of the VFW Post 5408 in Acworth, GA and of the American Legion Post 111 in Dallas, GA. Mr. Hanson was a member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge 5204 in Michigan. He was a volunteer at Kennestone Hos

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Burtnett Mr. Louis William Burtnett Jr., age 57, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2005. He was born on September 13, 1947 in Amsterdam, New York. He was a Navy veteran and of the Catholic faith. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Sandra Howard Burtnett; sons, Christopher David Burtnett of Dallas and Jeffrey Lamar Burtnett of Dothan, AL; brothers, Tommy Burtnett of Birmingham, AL, Jimmy Burtnett of Dallas, GA and Jerry Burtnett of Jacksonville, FL; si

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gazaway Mr. Joseph Naaman Gazaway, age 90, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2005. He was born on March 28, 1914 in Alpharetta, GA to the late Enoch and Beulah Gazaway. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Jean and Charles Vittur of Dallas; a brother, W. D. Gazaway of Lithonia; Five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. A privat

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Martin Mr. Gary Len Martin, age 54, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005. He was born on February 1, 1950 in College Park, GA to the late David and Vally Martin. He worked for Cadillac Products and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Rhonda C. Martin; his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Michelle Martin of Hiram and Todd and Jennifer Martin of Douglasville; brothers and sister-in-law, Nolan Martin of Hiram and Tony a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Martin Mr. Gary Len Martin, age 54, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2005. He was born on February 1, 1950 in College Park, GA to the late David and Vally Martin. He worked for Cadillac Products and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Rhonda C. Martin; his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Michelle Martin of Hiram and Todd and Jennifer Martin of Douglasville; brothers and sister-in-law, Nolan Martin of Hiram and Tony a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Huff Mr. Marshall Amos Huff, age 79, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2005. He was born on August 4, 1925 in Paulding Co. to the late Burtus Neil and Cecil Rosalee Huff. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Joann Holland Huff; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Tamara Huff of Dallas and Anthony and Cindy Thompson of Hiram; a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Danny Cantrell of Cartersville; step-son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Angie Wingat

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Rafuse Mr. Harold W. Rafuse, age 80, of Acworth, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2004. He was born on April 17, 1924 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late J. Harold and Jesse Rafuse. He was a paper salesman and an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Rafuse. Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Rafuse of Acworth; a sister and brother-in-law, Caroline and Robert Allen of Holmes Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews. A

Clark Funeral Home 4373 Atlanta Highway Hiram, Georgia 30141 (770) 445-7133 Fax (770) 505-7273 Obituary Notice Mr. Raymond Horace Chapman, age 70 of Hiram died on December 31 2004. He was born on December 30, 1934 in Powder Springs to the late Harold and Willie Belle Chapman. He was a Charter member of Dogwood Country Club in Austell and Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Chapman. Graveside services will be 2:00

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Phillips Mr. Charles Albert Phillips, age 57, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2004. He was born on June 13, 1947 in Austell to Curtis and Irma Phillips. He was a mechanic and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Phillips was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Regina Phillips; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Karen Phillips of Douglasville; his parents, Curtis and Irma Phillips of Mable

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Pierce Mr. Scott C. Pierce Jr., age 38, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2004. He was born on January 16, 1966 in Chicago to Scott C. Pierce Sr. and Alice Cramer. He was a boiler service technician with Aircond Heating and Air Conditioning Services. Surviving are his wife, Diane Pierce; sons, Ryan and Matthew Pierce, both of Dallas; his mother, Alice Cramer of Chicago and his father, Scott C. Pierce Sr.; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Kryst

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Lawrence Mr. Robert Michael Lawrence, age 58, of Woodstock, GA passed away on Monday, December 20, 2004. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Illinois to the late Francis and Rose Lawrence. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Bryan Owens of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Hailey and Madison Owens. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA in charge of arrangements.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Mathews Mrs. Judith Raylene Head Mathews, age 58, of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, December 20, 2004. She was born on April 3, 1946 in Macon, GA to the late Ray Alton and Sybil Louise Head. She was a retired teacher and guidance counselor. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Amy Mathews of Centerville, GA, Chris and Jessica Mathews of Dallas, GA and Michael Mathews of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Brandon, Dylan, Dalton, Ansleigh and Ashley