Clark Funeral Home

For God is an all knowing God. He knows the very second you took your first breath and He knows when you will take your last. He knows the number of hairs you have on your head. God cares about every detail of our lives, for we are the apple of His eye. The day God spoke LIFE into the womb of Mrs. Rushia “Becky” Stamper, He knew exactly what he was doing. Heaven rejoiced the day Fayeretta “Tish” Maxwell was born and God was well pleased; For He knew the great work that He had for this daughter to do. Fayeretta “Tish” Maxwell was born September 12, 1963 to the late Samuel T. Stamper and Rus

William “Bill” Theodore Reece, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was born on June 7, 1931, in Marietta, GA, to the late Raymond E. Reece & Alice Reece, and was preceded in death by his son, William Timothy Reece. Mr. Reece retired from Marietta Printing and was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Grace Reece of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Amanda Chandler, Jessica Reece and Jacob Reece; great-grandchildren , Kari Griffith, Kaylee Chandler and Chloe Reece. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Janu

Dr. Leslie Ross, JR, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born on April 26, 1949, in Victoria, TX, and was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Ross, SR, and sister, Deborah Ross Torry. Dr. Ross retired from Veterans Administration Hospital in Tuskegee, AL, as a medical doctor in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a member of United States Public Health Service, Texas A&M University Alumni in College Station, TX, Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, and Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, AL. Survivors include wife of 43 year

Doris Ann Willoughby, age 69, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born on August 25, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Wilson O. Thompson. Ms. Willoughby worked as a coordinator for Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Survivors include children, Jeanne Kinsey, Billy Willoughby of Hiram, GA, and Audria & Abel Gay of Sumter, SC; brother, Tim & Deloris Thompson of Mableton, GA; sister, Lynda & Jack Thomason of Jacksonville, FL; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one niece and three nephews. Funeral services will b

Perry Burgess, age 34, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born on May 20, 1981, in Lithia Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Gary Lynn Burgess. Perry worked as a contractor for Willow Green and was a member of Christ Freedom Church. Survivors include wife, Heather Burgess of Dallas, GA; children, Garry Burgess of Waco, GA, Caleb Burgess of Dallas, GA, and Wyatt Burgess of Dallas, GA; mother and step-father, Doris Ann & Arvell Berry of Villa Rica, GA; sister, Bethany & Matthew Roberts of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Betty Shuler of Villa

Steve West, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bernard West and Mary Emma Gober, and was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Melley, brother, Jimmy West, and brother, Ben West. Mr. West was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and owner of Patriot Home Services. Steve enjoyed nature, hiking, fishing and jogging. Survivors include daughter, Aundrea & James Roth of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Phillip & Tina West of Loganville, GA; sister, Sheila & Ron Aldridge of Conyers,

Mrs. Johnnie Giddens Edwards, age 81, of Temple, GA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. She was born on January 24, 1934, in Nashville, GA, to the late John & Sarah Giddens, and was preceded in death by her husband, Don N. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards retired from Allison-Smith Company as an executive secretary, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. Survivors include children, Donna & Ken Barwick of Roswell, GA, David Edwards of Acworth, GA, and Cheryl & John Duncan of Temple, GA; grandchildren Jamie & Jacob Griffith, Kevin N. Duncan, Beth & David

Mr. Kerry Southerland, age 54 of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fermon and Betty Ann Southerland and brother, Gregory Shane Southerland. Kerry, collected 18 wheeler model trucks, loved music, his gold fish and wrestling. He was a minister and deacon and attended New Vision Full Gospel in Dallas, GA. He is survived by his wife; Janice W. Southerland, of Hiram, GA; sons and daughter-in law, John and Daisy Southerland of Yorkville, GA and Christopher Southerland of Hiram, GA; daughters and son-in-laws, Christy and David Bu

Barbara Jean Nelson Bass, age 82, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. She was born on January 3, 1933, in Talbot, GA, to the late Charles & Mary Ellen Nelson. Mrs. Bass was retired from S& L Mortgage as an office manager in the accounting department, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mableton. Survivors include husband of 61 years, William J. Bass of Powder Springs, GA; son, William Phillip & Denise Bass of Dallas, GA; daughter, Robin Manley of Austell, GA; sister, Mary Ellen Myers of Columbus, GA; three grandchildren, two great-grandc

Eddie Williams, age 57, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born on September 11, 1958, in Douglasville, GA, to the late RolandWilliams and Shirley Eiler, and was preceded in death by his step-mother, Laura Williams, and step-father, Donald Eiler. Mr. Williams worked as a foreman for C.W. Matthews & Bankhead Enterprises. Eddie was an avid bird hunter and enjoyed playing baseball when he was young. Survivors include wife, Becky Williams, of Douglasville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Joshua & Jordan Williams of Villa Rica, GA; daughter, Stacey W

Alfred T. Fallon, age 87, of Lafayette, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1928 in New Milford, NJ, to the late Thomas W. Fallon & Marie Deutell Fallon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Dellaratta Fallon, grandson, Jesse Romeo, granddaughter, Jennifer Fallon, brother, Donald Fallon, sister, Alice Fallon and his finance’s son, Steve Walczak. Alfred served in the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Fallon enjoyed hunting, fishing & gardening. Survivors include children, Cindy & Gary Norman of Dallas, GA, Valerie & Pete

Elizabeth Wortor Ninley Taylor, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. She was born on December 15, 1932, in Liberia, to the late George Ninley and Elizabeth Seth Barclay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randall Cisco & her daughter, Esther Sammy. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and a member at Christ Empowered Ministries. Survivors include her husband, George Taylor; daughter & son-in-law, Lovetta & Robert Toe of Charlotte, NC; brothers, MacArthur Wolo & wife, Korlu of Brownsville, NJ, Winston Barclay & wife, Sop

Steve West, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bernard West and Mary Emma Gober, and was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Melley, brother, Jimmy West, and brother, Ben West. Mr. West was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and owner of Patriot Home Services. Steve enjoyed nature, hiking, fishing and jogging. Survivors include daughter, Aundrea & James Roth of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Phillip & Tina West of Loganville, GA; sister, Sheila & Ron Aldridge of Conyers,

Lynn C. Thomas, age 70, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born to Lyle C. Thomas & Maudie Deloris Lowe Thomas on May 10, 1945 in Dodge City, KS. Lynn was a U.S. government employee for 50 years. He served two tours in Vietnam as a Navy Seal and a Navy Seabee, and was awarded a purple heart. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Forest Service”, in 1995. He served in75 foreign countries and had many unusual and interesting stories to tell. He was a mentor and an inspiration to many. Lynn was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and espec

Mr. Alvin Jenks, age 38, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born on July 3, 1977 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Jenks was Baptist by faith. Survivors include wife, Angela Jenks of Powder Springs, GA; sons, Tony Rodriguez & Kross Jenks of Powder Springs, GA; father, James Stephen Jenks of Powder Springs, GA; brothers & sisters in law, Calvin & Jessica Jenks of Dekalb, GA and Shane & Dannon Jenks of Powder Springs, GA; fraternal grandmother, Mary Crowley of McDonough, GA; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Jenks will be hel

Carol Rakestraw, age 72, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. She was born on February 16, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Herman Charles Bone & Edna Hampton Bone. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Joann Bone. Mrs. Rakestraw retired as a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Mike Rakestraw of Hiram, GA; sons & daughters in law, Von & Jennifer Rakestraw of Hiram, GA and Lance & Lori Rakestraw of Hiram, GA; sister & brother in law, Gail & Tom Woodruff of Hiram, GA;

Rose Keller-Myers, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was born on January 18, 1940, in Round Lake, MN, to the late Wilfred & Bessie Johnson, and was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Myers. Mrs. Keller-Myers worked as a beautician at Rose’s Hair Salon for over 40 years and was a member of Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta, GA. Survivors include her daughters, Carla Rose & Ronnie Dodgen of Temple, GA, Deborah Lynn & Tom Parker of Powder Springs, GA, and Kim Boettcher-Keller of Powder Springs, GA: brother, Ron Johnson of Texarkana, TX;

Ray Lawrence, age 79, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born on May 2, 1936, in Dallas, GA, to the late Banks L. Lawrence and Susan Ellen Lawrence Allen. Mr. Lawrence retired from Austell Boxboard as an electrician after 35 years of service and Hiram High School Maintenance Department with 7 years of service. Ray was a member and Deacon of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church, and a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joyce Lawrence of Hiram, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Ray & Donna Lawrence of Marietta, GA, and Wayne

J. Calvin Earwood, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born on December 28, 1941, in Hiram, GA, to the late Henry & Lucille Earwood, and was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine Lester and Shirley Hollis. Mr. Earwood was the owner of Sunbelt Fasteners for 33 years and a member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Calvin was also a mason, past Master of Bartlett Lodge, Shriner, founding member of Community Trust Bank, founding Director of Planning for Paulding, INC, Greystone Power Corp 38 year Board Member, Chairman for 9 years, and Og

Sylvia Elizabeth Meadows, age 67, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born on September 21, 1948, in Ellijay, GA, to the late Hoyt & Jewell Cochran, and was preceded in death by her sister, Donna LeVert. Mrs. Meadows retired from GA State Government DFACS and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include husband of 40 years, David Meadows of Powder Springs, GA; sons, Bryan & Katie Meadows of Newnan, GA, and Dr. Wayne & Cathy Meadows of Hiram, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam & Sandra Cochran of Powder Spring

Lela “Belle” Brock, age 93, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was born on June 5, 1922, in Calhoun, GA, to the late Wiley & Lelea Thornbrough, and was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry Brock, and son, Wayne Robert Brock. Mrs. Brock was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Larry Cleveland Brock of Neptune Beach, FL; daughter, Sandra Brock West of Hiram, GA; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, eighteen great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Fri

Laura Roberts Moody, formerly of Apalachicola, FL, passed away on December 9, 2015 in Hiram, GA after a battle with lung cancer. During the Korean Conflict, Laura served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). She is predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Cleveland (Alex) Moody, September 2014; her daughter, C. Lynne Stanford, at age 21; Her brothers, Leonard James Roberts of Roseville, MI and John Scott Nelson of Watertown, NY. She is survived by her son, Marc Yockel and his wife, Darlene of Hiram; grandsons, Kristopher, Brandon and wife (Ingrid) three great-grandsons, Jamie, Owen,

Edna Ruth Bone, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2105. She was born on May 23, 1934, in Austell, GA, to the late Otis Luther Crew and Gladys Phillips Crew. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Bone. Ruth was retired from Coats and Clark and member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her brothers, Ralph Crew of Dallas, and Clarence and his wife Mary Crew of Dallas, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 11:00 AM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Jason Loudermilk officiating.

Master SGT. William Travis Tarrant, age 39, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was born on April 15, 1976, in Ridgecrest, CA. Mr. Tarrant retired from the United States Army as Master SGT and served in Iraq. Master SGT Tarrant was on his last mission when he was wounded in action in 2007, receiving a purple heart. He was a mason, a member of Scottish Rite, and worked for a special task force for Homeland Security investigating child abuse. Survivors include his wife, Christina Tarrant of Dallas, GA; son, William Patrick Tarrant of Dallas, GA; parents, Patrick &

James Daniel Gravett, Sr., age 65, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was born on March 17, 1950, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Virgle James Gravett & Geneva Faye Brazle Gravett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nacinde Faye Dobbins. James served as a pastor at Straightway Full Gospel Church, in Douglasville, GA. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sharon Campbell Gravett of Hiram, GA; children, James D. Gravett, Jr. & wife, Helen Katrina of Hiram, GA, Chris Gravett & wife, Brandy of Villa Rica, GA, Joseph Grav