Clark Funeral Home

Myles Richard Newborn, age 84, of Hiram, passed away on April 20, 2017. He was born March 15, 1933 to the late M.B. & Era Newborn. He was a member of Clarkdale Baptist Church and worked as a sales manager at Dallas Tire for Ten years. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jackie Newborn of Hiram GA; sons, Allan Newbern of Stockbridge, GA, Reverend Danny & Caroline Newbern of Gainsville, GA, Randy & Stacy Newbern of Alaska, Ken & Tisha Newbern of Rockmart, GA, Chris Ridings of Hiram, GA, Joe & Danita Ridings of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Renee & Dennis Buchana

Dudley Cowan, age 86, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born on August 15, 1930, in Hiram, GA, to the late Roy Virgil & Ella Mae Estes Cowan, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Cowan and James Cowan, and sister, Frances Luca. Mr. Cowan was a United States Army Veteran, and worked as a sheet metal worker for over 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Agnes Cowan; son, Jon & Else Rowland of Mableton, GA; daughter, Beverly Kay Nicholas of Woodstock, GA; brother, Robert Cowan of Charleston, SC; sisters, Gene Brasier of FL

Warren Allen Ross, age 56, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born on May 19, 1960, in Alabaster, AL, to the late Timothy Allen & Shirley Faye Ross. Mr. Ross was the owner of Hy-Tek Amusements for 30 years and was a member of Dallas Lodge #182. Survivors include his wife, Chandra Ross of Dallas, GA; children, Amy & Jeremy McWhorter of Temple, GA, Kelly & Matt Henry of Bremen, GA, Tara & Justin Sims of Valdosta, GA, Jeffrey Harris of Kennesaw, GA, and Wesley Chaney of Kennesaw, GA; sister, Sheila Ross of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Zoe Freema

Curtis Cotton, age 94, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born on August 7, 1922, in Samson, AL, to the late Elige &Vergie Cotton, and was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Cotton. Mr. Cotton was a United States Army World War II Veteran, worked at the Shoreham Hotel for many years, and was of Methodist Faith. Survivors include daughters, Teresa D & Barry Elgert of Richmond, VA, and Tracy D. & Ken Jones of Dallas, GA; and granddaughter, Stephanie & Brad Schaible. A cryptside service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 3

ROYAL Jack Royal, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center in Dallas. Jack was born on April 1, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Clarence and Mary Sue Smith Royal, and was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Royal, and sisters, Marilyn Murray and Tina Buffington. A 1961 graduate of Campbell High School, he served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserve from 1961 until 1967. On March 30, 1962, Jack married Betty Joye Lewis and together they had two daughters. Jack worked more than 50 years as an industrial electrici

Corrie Ann Wheeler, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1938, in Dallas, GA, to the late Clyde Clifford & Martha Beatrice McBrayer, and was preceded in death by grandsons, Adam Lee Henry and Brandon Thomason, and brother-in-law, Harry Nesbitt. Mrs. Wheeler worked as a parapro for Paulding County School System for 18 years, and was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 60 years, Billy Wheeler of Dallas, GA; son, Craig & Trina Wheeler of Dallas, GA; daughters, Pam & Terry Thomason of Lawrencevi

Carolyn Jean Nalley, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away on April 7, 2017. She was born in Cedartown, GA, on October 28, 1947, to the late Charles Arthur & Ethel Nina Kinsey. Survivors include significant other, Mark E. Knott; sons, Jason & Ashley Pope of Rockmart, GA, and Adam Nalley of Argon, GA; daughters, Lesley Ginnity of Temple, GA, and Kelly & David Lewallen of Carroll County, GA; four brothers; three sisters; ten grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 11 AM, from Cochran Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery,

Donald Browning, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1934, in Dallas, GA, to the late Claud & Sara Virilla Browning, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Jody Browning and Cleve Browning, and sisters, Louise Browning, Mildred Sheppard and Bernice Carroll. Mr. Browning retired as a manager of Gas INC with over 30 years of service. Survivors include wife of 44 years, Nell Browning of Dallas, GA; daughters, Toni & Todd Tibbitts of Dallas, GA, Janene Browning & Chris Brown of Dallas, GA; sisters, Elowese Butler of

The Honorable Judge Jim “Tex” Farr, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born on May 16, 1929, in Combine, TX, to the late Albert James & Ruby Farr. Mr. Farr was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. He retired as a City Police Officer in Dallas, TX, after 25 years and also retired as a Paulding County Magistrate Judge after 26 years. Tex was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Farr of Dallas, GA; daughter, Pamela Ann Weathers of Plano, TX; step-daughter, Sherri Lynn &a

Evelyn Stamey McFarland, age 88 of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1928, in Roanoke, VA, to the late George Mason & Annie Belle Hogan, and was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Forrest Stamey, and second husband, Lear Adam McFarland. Mrs. McFarland retired from Bellsouth with over 20 years of service as a TSPS operator. After retirement from Bellsouth she worked at Sweetwater Park and Recreation, where she also retired, and was the past president of Parents without Partners. Survivors include her children, Paul Stamey

Jeanette Byrd Taylor age 74, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on April 7,2017. She was born on July 13, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Durwood Tommy Byrd and Nala Mae Byrd, and was prededed in death by her husband Robert Durward Taylor . Mrs. Taylor was a retired Bank Teller at Wells Fargo for more than 30 years, and was a member of Callie Harbin Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, David and Sandie Taylor from Dallas, Georgia, five grandchildren, Allison Taylor, Whitney Thomas, Samantha Thomas, Nikki Fant, and Abbie Moore, along with several nieces and nephews.

Marvin Gene White age 79, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2017. He was born on June 16, 1937, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Robert L. and Elsie Iva White, and was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Wood White, son Dave Gazaway, sister Pat White , brother Jimmy White, and daughter-in-law Cathy Gazaway. Mr White was self-employed as a plumber for more than 50 years. Survivors included sons, Jerry Gazaway of Dallas, Georgia, Lonnie and Penny White of Dallas, Georgia, Jack Gazaway of Dallas, Georgia, Robbie and Sonya White of Jasper, Georgia, and Roger an

Lynard “Jerry” Welch of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2017. He was born on March 7, 1961, in Chickamauga, Georgia, to Jerry “Lynard” Welch and to the late Sharon Gail Wallin Welch. Mr. Welch was also preceded in death by his sister Rhonda Johnson. Mr. Welch was a loving simple man who was known to be a jokster and loved to make people laugh, as well as being an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Welch worked in retail at Target for 14 years and was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Powder Springs, Georgia. Survivors include a daughter Mandy and Dave Millican of Bryant, Ala

Joseph Michael “Mike” Bixby age 63, of Dallas, GA passed away on March 30, 2017. He was born on August 8, 1953 in Rolling Rock, Mississippi to the late Willard C. Bixby, Sr. & Euginia Cook Bixby. Mr. Bixby worked for United Associated Workers for over 9 years as a sheet metal worker. Survivors include his wife Debra Bixby, son Joseph Bixby Jr.,(Emily) of Dallas, GA; his daughter Katie Shuler (Walter) of Carnesville, Ga., his brothers Willard C. Bixby, Jr. & Howard Bixby. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Bailey Shuler; Joseph M. Bixby, III, Braeden Shuler, Brooklyn K.

Larry Dean Sims, age 69, of Sandy Springs, GA, passed away on March 23, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1947, in Hiram, GA to the late Willis Eugene & Mildred Sims. Mr. Sims was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. He retired as a business controls manager from IBM after 41 years of service as an accountant. Survivors include, partner, Iola Dean of Roswell, GA; nieces, Delores Birdsong of Dallas, GA, Cynthia Sims Simmons of Dallas, GA, Cheryl Arnold of Douglasville, GA, Lisa Lackey of Marietta, GA, and Mildred Macmuletry of Powder Springs, GA; nephews, Josh & Priscilla Sims of Dall

Harold Clay, age 85, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Dallas, GA, to the late Arthur Wade & Alma Irene Clay. Mr. Clay was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas and retired from Lockheed-Martin as a supervisor after 37 years. He enjoyed working with the Youth of Paulding County in football and the Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Martha Sue Clay of Rockmart, GA; sons, Andy & Donna Clay of Dallas, GA, and Art & Darlene Clay of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Joyce Gaddis of Dacula, GA, and Alma Jean

Harold Clay, age 85, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Dallas, GA, to the late Arthur Wade & Alma Irene Clay. Mr. Clay was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas and retired from Lockheed-Martin as a supervisor after 37 years. He enjoyed working with the Youth of Paulding County in football and the Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Martha Sue Clay of Rockmart, GA; sons, Andy & Donna Clay of Dallas, GA, and Art & Darlene Clay of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Joyce Gaddis of Dacula, GA, and Alma Jean

Thomas Larry Harris age 71 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on March 24, 2017. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Dallas, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife Janice A. Harris of 37 years, his mother Louise McElroy Harris, and father Paul Herbert Harris. Mr. Harris was employed by Daifuku, Industries as a Millright for 40 years, and was a veteran in the United States Air Force. Survivors included daughter Lynn and Nick Nichelson, brothers Rickey and Cheryl Harris of Dallas, Georgia, Bill and Trudy Harris of Dallas, Georgia , Sammy and Kathy Harris of Yorkville, Georgia, sisters Mary

Jean Lassiter, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on April 23, 1930, in Carl, GA, to the late Edgar Morgan & Mattie Mae Etheridge, and was preceded in death by her husband, William Lassiter, JR; daughters, Wanda Leigh Lassiter and Nancy Lynn Pigott; and son-in law, Maxcie P. Collins, SR. Mrs. Lassiter was a member of First Methodist Church in Dallas and enjoyed volunteering at the church. Survivors include daughter, Donna Jean Collins of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Michelle Landry & David Coleman, Charissa & Christopher Mayeaux, Ma

Elizabeth C. Johns, age 88, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born on December 3, 1928, in White, GA, to the late Jackson & Carrie McFall, and was preceded in death by her first husband, Horace V. Oliver, and second husband Everett E. "Dicky" Johns. Mrs. Johns retired from Shaw Industries and also worked at Paulding Nursing Home as a CNA for several years. Survivors include daughter, Elaine Sysun of Hiram, GA; brother, Hoyt & Alice McFall of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Etta & R.C. Miller of Chamblee, GA, Margie & Roy Gene McArthur of Woodstock,

Jerry Wayne Love, age 69 of Dallas, GA passed away on March 15, 2017. He was retired from the United States Department of Defense as a Security Specialist and a Staff Sgt. with the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Herbert and Mildred Hartman Love and wife, Mildred Gail Carroll Love. Survivors include his; daughter , Beth Love and fiancé, Shane Costello both of Hiram, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Crystal Love of Cairo, WV; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Judy Love of Douglasville, GA; sister . Dianne and Lee Gramling of Acworth, GA;

Margaret Ann Wisener Pace, age 55, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on October 10, 1961 to the late J.L. and Lois Griffin Wisener. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Rodger White and Glen White. She worked at Paulding Memorial Hospital as a home health aide for 20 years. Survivors include her daughter, Ashley & Tyler Reed, of Arkansas; brothers, Randy White of Decatur, GA, Freddie Wisner of Dallas, GA, Lannie & Robin Wisener of Dallas, GA; sisters, Lucy Wisener and Mandy Wisener; grandson, Eli Reed of Arkansas; a special great nie

Lemmar Tucker Ware, age 82, of Taylorsville, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1934, to the late William and Bobbie Smith Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Harold Ware; daughter, Ginger Dorsey; sisters, Irita Tucker, Sadie Croker and Carolyn Kinsey. She was a homemaker and a member of Youth Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Jack & Donna Ware, of Morrow GA, Tracy & Kathy Ware of Toledo, OH, Anthony Ware of Cartersville, GA; brothers, Winfred & Charlotte Tucker of McDonough, GA, Rodney & Rhonda Tuck

Wanda Cooper, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on March 15, 2017. She was born on June 20, 1943, in Irvington, KY, to the late Harry Lottis & Mildred Louise Carman, and was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Wyatt. Ms. Cooper worked over 20 years for Acosta Sales as a data entry specialists and was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors include sons, David & Stephanie Wigginton of Villa Rica, GA, and Duane & Elaine Watson of Dallas, GA; brothers, Gary Carman of Texas and Darrell Carman of Texas; special niece and caregi

Mildred Layton Holden, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1934, in Tallapoosa, GA, to the late Thomas Joseph & Anna Dees Layton. She was also preceded in death by sons, Larry Holden, Terry Holden and Joey Holden; great- granddaughter, Khylee Holden. She was a homemaker and a member of North Paulding Baptist Church. Survivors include her Husband of 65 years, Herman Holden, of Dallas, GA; daughters: June Fielder of Dallas, GA, Angela & Ricky Gurley of Dallas, GA, Gayla & Eric Carroll of Rockmart, GA, Lisa & Kent Carter o