Clark Funeral Home

James “Porky” Allgood, age 27, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was born on March 30, 1988 in Austell, GA, to Jessie Robert Allgood, Sr. & the late Loretta Marlene Lawson. James served in the Marines, was a self-employed painter and Baptist by faith. Survivors include wife, Heather Allgood of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Lola Allgood of Douglasville, GA; son, James Allgood, Jr. of Douglasville, GA; father, Robert Jessie Allgood, Sr. of Hiram, GA; brothers, Jessie Robert Allgood, Jr. of Dallas, GA, Josh Allgood of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Jeta Allgood o

Michael David Taylor, age 19, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born on March 20, 1996, in Lithia Springs, GA, to Shean Patrick O’Brien and Brandy Hunt. Michael was a 2014 graduate of Hiram High School. Survivors include mother & step-father, Brandy & Kenneth Joseph Hunt of Temple, GA; father, Shean Patrick O’Brien of Hiram, GA; brothers, Robert Allen O’Brien of Temple, GA, Daniel Joseph Hunt of Maryville, TN; sisters, Halley Marie McKinley of Austell, GA, Allison Nicole Thompson of Anderson, SC; grandmothers, Fay Taylor of Hiram, GA, Mary Jo Thacker

Lynn Newton, age 57, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was born on January 21, 1958, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Newman Lee and Gwendolyn Newton. Mr. Newton was an elder at Westgate Church and loved his church family. Lynn was loving, loyal, faithful, wise and an awesome Dad. He was highly respected and regarded by those who knew him. Mr. Newton was an awesome husband and officially known as “Apa and Papa” by his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Vivian Newton of Douglasville, GA; son, Joseph Lynn Newton, JR of Trinidad, Colorado; d

Phyllis Jane Bone, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Mrs. Bone was born on February 23, 1947, in Greeneville, TN, to the late Lance Victor Cornwell & Jessie Mooneyhan Cornwell. She retired after thirty one years as a librarian for Pebblebrook High School. Mrs. Bone was a member at Lost Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of thirty one years, Larry Bone; daughter & son-in-law, Jessica & Zach Coker of Dallas, GA; grandsons, Chad & Ty Coker of Dallas, GA. Funeral services for Mrs. Bone will be held on Sunday, November 8, 201

Mr. Paul Samuel Jones, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Mr. Jones was born on February 10, 1938, in Waterford, PA, to the late Edward Lucien Jones & Cassie Mae Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence & David Jones. He was employed by Frito Lay, Spaths & Troyer Farms, where he worked in the food industry for over forty years. Mr. Jones entered the ministry at the age of 65, and continued to serve until his passing. He pastored The Millcreek Church of the Nazarene in Erie, PA for five years, and was currently

Carley Elsberry Otwell, age 30, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1985, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by her mother, Gwendolyn Elsberry. Mrs. Otwell had worked at Carroll EMC and was currently a homemaker. Carley loved being a mom and her kids were her life. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Brandon Lee Otwell of Bremen, GA; children, Savannah Hurst, Tristan Hurst, McKynlee Otwell and Lilyanna Otwell, all of Bremen, GA; father and step-mother, Blake & Carolyn Elsberry of Rockmart,

Mackenzie Brooke Lopez, age 12, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on November 16, 2002, and was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Marie Lopez. Mackenzie was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Douglasville. Survivors include father, Anibal Lopez of Hiram, GA; sister, Brianna Lopez of Hiram, GA; aunts, Laura & William Adams of Cartersville, GA, Tiffany Stigler of Buford, GA, and Nicole Higins of Buford, GA; uncle, Eric & Becca Lopez, JR, of Canton, GA; grandparents, Eric & Laura Lopez of Marietta, GA, Terry Stigler of Jeffer

Mackenzie Brooke Lopez, age 12, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on November 16, 2002, and was preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer Marie Lopez. Mackenzie was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Douglasville. Survivors include father, Anibal Lopez of Hiram, GA; sister, Brianna Lopez of Hiram, GA; aunts, Laura & William Adams of Cartersville, GA, Tiffany Stigler of Buford, GA, and Nicole Higins of Buford, GA; uncle, Eric & Becca Lopez, JR, of Canton, GA; grandparents, Eric & Laura Lopez of Marietta, GA, Terry Stigler of Jeffer

Fred C. Platt, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born on December 15, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Fred Clarence & Sybil Platt, and was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Anderson. Mr. Platt was United States Army Veteran, a graduate of North Georgia College with a degree in Business Administration, and a life member of the 11th Calvary United States Army. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Cherry Platt of Dallas, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Linda & Phil Gable of Fayetteville, GA; uncle, Tommy & Pat Platt of Tate, GA; num

Robin Ann Aycock, age 58, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Mrs. Aycock was born on January 3, 1957, to the late Dewey Lee Morris & Mary Ann Scoggins Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jabe Aycock. Mrs. Aycock was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Dewey & Angela Southern of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Jennifer Susan Aycock of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Phillip Morris & wife, Pat of McDonough, GA, Stevie Morris of Hampton, GA, Richard Morris & wife, Stella of L

Sam Robert Griffith, age 82, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Samuel & Edna Griffith. Mr. Griffith graduated from Florida State University with a business degree and studied Meteorology. Sam was a member of First Assembly of God in Dallas, GA, retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant with 33 years of service, worked for Cobb Election Board as a poll work and for the Retired Teachers Association for 10 years. Survivors include wife of 32 years, Marilyn Griffith o

Frances Hollis, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1934, in Dallas, GA, to the late Jay and Gertrude Thomason, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Hollis. Mrs. Hollis was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis & Donna Hollis of Lithia Springs, GA, and Ricky & Veronica Hollis of Villa Rica, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn & Mike Hays of Hiram, GA, and Patricia & Joey Tidwell of Blue Ridge, GA; sisters, Jeanette Fields of Dallas, GA, and Arlene &am

Joe Conner, age 60, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born on January 17, 1955, in Ft. Knox, KY, to the late Toy & Revie Conner, and was preceded in death by his brother, Tracy Conner. Mr. Conner worked as a linesman for J&W Concrete and Asphalt for many years. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Dolores Conner of Rockmart, GA: brothers, Toy Michael Conner of Dublin, VA, and Kirbey (Myra) Conner of Christiansburg, VA; sisters, Sherry Huff of Dublin, VA, Kelley Huff & Jeff Haffon of Dublin, VA, Devonne Conner of Danville, VA, and Kim (Berk

Richard Douglas Baxter Sr., age 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born on January 15, 1945 in Atlanta to the late Cleyonh and Marie Baxter. He was retired from General Motors where he worked as an electrician and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Richard Douglas Baxter Jr. and his girlfriend, Paula Kelsey of Taylorsville, GA, Kim & Jerry Speed of Dallas, GA, Briana Baxter of Las Vegas, Nevada and Brian Baxter of Kennesaw, GA; his sisters, Barbara Ann Atkinson of Dallas, Beverly Satterfield of Mableton,

M J Jennings passed away on his birthday, October 18, 2015. He was born October 18, 1930 in Powder Springs, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Florence Jennings, and his beloved wives – his first love Mary Faye (Bivens) Jennings, and then Frances Allen Jennings in his golden years. M J is survived by his three daughters Sheila (Don) Tidwell, Angel (Ken) Byrd, and Darlene (Art) Clay, and Sister, Marjorie Ingram. His grandchildren are, Travis (Tracy) Clay, Leslie (Mark) Winters, Natalie Clay, Stacey (Kelly) Kirksey, Brannon (Shelly) Kirksey, Tina (Brannon) Deal, T

Christine Carlini-Smith, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was born on May 7, 1963, in East Detroit, Michigan, to the late Anthony and Eilene Carlini, and was preceded in death by her son, Chad Smith. Mrs. Carlini-Smith worked as a Legal Secretary and was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Vincent Smith of Dallas, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon & Gary Jacobson of Douglasville, GA, and Rachel & Jack Chapman of Dallas, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill & Janet Carlini of Wa

Laura Lee Furlong, age 78, of Villa Rica, GA, former Clayton Resident of 50 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was born on December 17, 1936, in Katanue, PA, to the late Sir Clifton & Margaret Wolfe, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gary “Gus” Furlong. Mrs. Furlong retired as a nurse and worked at Clayton General Hospital and Henry General Hospital. She was a member of One Baptist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff & Jeannine Furlong of Douglasville, GA, Matt & Shannon Furlong of Greenwood, SC, Gary L. Furlong JR, of Californ

Katie C. Benson, age 78, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015. She was born on May 10, 1937, in Temple, GA, to the late Lee & Jewell Bolden, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Clara Cochran, Vernell Reece, Ruth Jordan, Dorothy Cox and Lillian Crew. Katie loved her family and loved taking care of them. She enjoyed basketball, softball, cooking and eating. Ms. Benson retired from Paulding County School System as a School Bus Driver after 45 years of service and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Gail & Tony Stegall of

Mr. Frank Schwitzer Jr., age 85, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Mr. Schwitzer was born on April 22, 1930 in New York, NY, to the late Frank Schwitzer Sr. & Anna Winkler Schwitzer. He was a retired veteran from the Marines, Airforce, & Army. Mr. Schwitzer was a licensed pilot, a mechanic for A&P Emory Riddle, and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cobb County. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Clara Williams Schwitzer; son and daughter-in-law, Frank & Debra Schwitzer III of Hiram, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Jimmy Thomason

Charles Rutland, age 76, of Powder Springs (Paulding Co.), GA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Charles was born on September 9, 1939, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Clearance & LouDell Rutland. His greatest joy and accomplishment was his family, and he greatly loved all of his many friends. Charles was truly a farmer at heart. He cherished his over 60 years with Greystone, and years on the Board as a director. Charles served on the RC&D Council & was a member of the Cattlemen Association. He was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife his loving wife of 58 year

Scott Parson, age 58, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was born on June 5, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Raymond Scott SR. and Virginia Parson, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alton H. & Leola Scott Parson, and W. Claude & Ara Lee Williams McLarty; and mother-in-law, Dallis Lamb Mauldin. Mr. Parson was the owner of Scott’s Petroleum Installations, INC and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hiram. He was devoted and loving husband & father; loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends. Scott enjoyed h

Donald Joel Little, age 75, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was born on January 24, 1940, in Marietta, GA, to the late Joel & Mattie Little, and was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Little. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired as a field engineer from Schneider Electric, formerly Square D Electrical, with over 30 years of service. Mr. Little was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Marietta and a graduate of Sprayberry High School. He loved to read books, fish and take care of his family. Survivors includ

Kurt Wayne Hauser, age 60, of, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1955, in Fort Dix, NJ, to the late Clarence and Gladys Hauser, JR. He was currently working as a communications maintainer at Norfolk Southern Railroad. Survivors include daughters, Shannon Hauser of Deltona, FL, and Nichele Harris of Stockbridge, GA; brother, Karl & Deborah Hauser of Houston, TX; sisters, Tammie Harris of Lynn Haven, FL, and Shelly Chase of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge

Josh “Jaybird Flyin High” Moore, age 29, of Bonifay, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. He was born on May 30, 1986, in Douglasville, GA, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Moore. Survivors include his father, Joseph Moore, JR, of Dallas, GA; mother, Michelle Whitlow of Hiram, GA; son, Dylan Kash Mealer of Rockmart, GA; daughters, Skyla Moore of Rockmart, GA, Malia Moore of Rockmart, GA, and Rylan Mealer of Rockmart, GA; sisters, Amber & Josh Reed of Dallas, GA, Chrissy Ford of Acworth, GA, and Jennifer Ploof of Dallas, GA; maternal grandparents, Katherine &

Mr. Charles William Thomason, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born on November 15, 1939, in Dallas, GA, to the late Money Joe Thomason & Pearlie Mae Thomas Thomason. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Michael Thomason. Mr. Thomason was employed as a truck driver for Bill Easterwood Trucking Company, and was a member of McPherson Baptist Church. He loved his family, especially the grandchildren & great-grandchildren, and had a nickname for each one of them. His hobbies included working on cars & horse