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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Chelmey Mrs. Valarie Lee Chelmey, age 49, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2004. She was born on January 18, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to Alma June McLain and the late Abner Pyke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Life Church of God. Surviving are her husband, Ronald James “Ron” Chelmey; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Brian Vaught of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Eric Justin Stokes of Dallas, Johnny and Theresa Hand of Birmingham, AL

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Christopher Mr. Danny Christopher, age 49, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on November 2, 1954 in Gadsden, AL to Eunice Christopher and the late Charles Rich Christopher Sr. Danny was a humble, quiet and loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He loved the outdoors, hunting and gardening. He owned and operated American Welding Services, Inc. in Villa Rica. Mr. Christopher was a m

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 White Mr. Osara Jackson White, age 80, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2004. He was born on December 16, 1923 in Carroll Co. to the late Andrew and Lula White. He was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from General Motors. Mr. White was preceded in death by his son, Stephen J. White. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Katherine Baggett White; sons, William Larry and Becky White o

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Walker Mrs. Mary Helen Walker, age 73, of Douglasville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2004. She was born on September 14, 1931 in Polk Co., GA to the late Howard Lee Folsom and Flossie Lee Newsome. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Joe and Riley Shepherd and Alice and Gordon Dickerson, all of Douglasville; grandchildren, Scott Cole, Jared Shepherd and Elizabeth Dickerson; great-grandchildren, Tristan Cole, Mason Cole and Rylee Shepherd.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Cole Mr. Jessie Ray Cole, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. He was born on November 28, 1916 in Paulding Co. to the late William and Alma Cole. He was a retired dairy farmer and was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Judy Cole of Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth Evans of Marietta, Edna and Wyatt Lee of Austell, Reba and Jack Ellison of Greensboro, GA and Faye (Tiny)

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Thompson Mrs. Cynthia Cook Thompson, age 83, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. She was born on June 9, 1921 in Rossville, GA to the late Olin and Ola Cook. She was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John T. (Tommy) Thompson III and his wife Pat of Powder Springs; a sister, Alice Hedrick of Happy Valley, GA; grandchildren, John T. Thompson IV and Patrick D. Thompson; four great-gr

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Faulkner Mr. Billy R. Faulkner Sr., age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. He was born on June 16, 1937 in Atlanta to the late J. B. and Lucille Faulkner. He was retired from Winn Dixie after 31 years of service and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patty Faulkner. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Patterson Faulkner; a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Judy Faulkner of Dall

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Croker Mrs. Sadie L. Tucker Croker, age 62, of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2004. She was born on January 5, 1942 in Moultrie, GA to Bobbie Mae Tucker and the late Simpson Tucker. She was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Croker; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles (Joe) and Misty Croker of Rockmart; daughters and son-in-law, Shelby Jean Fisher of Rockmart, Roxy and Ronnie Head of Dallas and Rita Fisher o

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ross Mr. Joseph M. Ross, age 63, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2004. He was born on January 26, 1941 in Coalmont, TN to the late Herbert and Louise lesbians Ross. He retired from Lockheed Corp. after 35 years of service as a machinist. He was a member of the American Legion, Squad 29 in Marietta and of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Lodge #709. Mr. Ross was also a member of the Elks Lodge #1969 in Cartersville, GA an

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McCleary Mrs. Sherry Ann McCleary, age 44, of Douglasville (Paulding Co), passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2004. She was born on October 18, 1959 in Douglasville. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Alvin Lee McCleary; a son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Kimberly McCleary of Douglasville; a daughter, Deanna McCleary of Douglasville; her parents, Riley P. and Annie Adams of Dallas; a brother and sister-

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hay Mr. Gary David Hay, age 37, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. He was born on April 29, 1967. Surviving are his sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and Art Ragsdale and Sheila and Ray Moss, all of Dallas; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta. The body was cremated. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram in charge of arrangements.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Jones Mr. Joseph Todd Jones Jr., age 22, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. He was born on October 11, 1981 in Atlanta to Renae Lyons and the late Joseph Todd Jones Sr. He was a mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Misty Leanne Jones; daughters, Cayla Nicole Jones and Alyssa Faith Jones, both of Dallas; his mother and step-father, Renae and Kevin Lyons of Yorkville; Maternal Grandparents, Charles and Bonnie Vittur of Dallas; Paternal Grandfather, J

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Marquis Mrs. Doris Shirley Marquis, age 83, of North Port, FL, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2004. She was born on October 23, 1920 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late August Philip and Shirley Ann Teutesch. Doris was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Marquis; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and James Scott of North Port, FL and Rusty and Benny Strickland of Hiram; grandchildren, Heather Lewis, Scott McPhe

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Haynes Mrs. Janet Elisa Haynes, age 49, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2004. She was born on August 27, 1955 in Albertville, AL to Maedell Morrell Ramsey and the late William Byron Ramsey. She was a retired office manager. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Dennis Haynes; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Georgina Jones-Ramsey of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Donald Hannah of Hiram; her mother, Maedell Morrell Ramsey of Albertvil

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Estes Mr. Leroy Alfred Estes, age 59, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2004 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on April 25, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Willie and Laura Estes. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Marines and was a retired Corrections Officer with the New Jersey State Police. Surviving are his daughter, Brittany Estes of Martins Ferry, Ohio and a grandson, Donovan Estes. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 8,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McBee Mrs. Norma L. McBee, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2004. She was born on December 1, 1914 in Dalton, GA to the late William and Katie Weaver. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Norma Wallace of Dallas, GA; her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathie and Tim Popick of Dallas, GA and Jeannie and David Merrill of Dallas, GA; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Roper Mrs. Ethel R. Roper, age 88, of Marietta, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2004. She was born on March 24, 1916 in Cherokee County, GA to the late Walter Jackson and Daisy E. Gunter. She was a homemaker and a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Melva Roper of Dallas, GA, James and Audrey Roper of Dallas, GA and Russell Roper of Clarkston, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Jean Gravett of Dallas, GA, E

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gates Mr. Glen Richard Gates, age 61, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2004. He was born on May 28, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Cecil and Iola Gates. He was retired from Lockheed and was a member of the Hiram Church of Christ. Mr. Gates was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Barbara Ann Gates; daughters and son-in-law, Felicia Dice of Dallas and Jessica and Aaron Hanson of Dallas; a son, Mark Wright of Lom

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McKinzie Mr. Clyde “Mac” McKinzie, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on May 29, 1939 in Sturgis, MS to the late Buster and Ruby McKinzie. He owned McKinzie Trucking and Grading Co. and was retired from the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Sammi McSwain McKinzie; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Christie McKinzie of Dallas; a daughter, Tammy McKinzie of Dallas; a brother and sister-in

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bookmiller Mr. Robert James Bookmiller, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2004. He was born on October 19, 1938 in Arcade, New York to the late Robert Charles and Jean Rhienhart Bookmiller. Surviving are his wife, Sharon L. Bookmiller; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ian Tolman of Hiram; a brother, Charles Bookmiller of Freedom, New York; two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. from

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Mautone Mrs. Irma Mary Mautone, age 85, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2004. She was born on January 17, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stephano and Rose Sferro. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Mautone. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Jonathan Marsh of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Rosina Sferro of Clear

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Nash 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, CT to 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, CT; grandchildren, Nicole Bush, Jasmine Mack and Jessica Mack. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. The body

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Walker Mrs. Willie Ruth Walker, age 88, of Hiram, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2004. She was born on January 30, 1916 in Rome, GA 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.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Chandler Ethel Martha Chandler, age 73, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2004. She was born on July 2, 1931 in Norristown, PA to the late John and Marie Shrader. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Douglas F. Chandler Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug Jr. and Debbie Chandler of Woodstock and Beve and Joan Chandler of Villa Rica; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Darrell Shellnut of Powder Springs;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA. 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Thomas Mr. Hoyt Q. Thomas, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on 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, GA and Marbura Young of Li