Clark Funeral Home

Bill Brown, age 46, of Canton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born on January 4, 1969, in Marietta, GA. He was the owner of Liquid Waste Industries and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Helen Clair Hawkins-Brown of Canton, GA; daughters, Annabel Taylor Rose Brown and Grace Mary Margaret Brown, both of Canton, GA; parents, William Eugene & Mary Alice Brown of Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 3 PM, at Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Clayton and Reverend Max Padgett officiating. Inter

Stella Mae Leggett, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on November 24, 1927, in Cohutta, GA, to the late Lee & Berl Bell, and she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Frank Leggett. Mrs. Leggett was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Freddie Potts of Dallas, GA; Sandra, Heather and Kayla Jules Smith of Powder Springs, GA; Tracy Carney & family of Dallas, GA; Kevin Leggett & family of Dallas, GA; Jenica Carter, Alyssa McElwany, Mason McElwany & family of Powder Springs, GA; numerous nephews and n

Mr. Gage Elliott McGee, of Douglasville (Paulding County), GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Gage was born to Chad Elliott McGee & Regina Ann Somers on January 20, 1996. He was a senior at South Paulding High School and a member at Top of Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include father & step-mother, Chad Elliott & Lauren McGee of Plymouth, MA; mother and stepfather, Regina and Shawn Somers of Villa Rica, GA; sisters, Brittany, Brook, Amber and Lily McGee of Plymouth, MA, and Kaila Somers of Villa Rica, GA; step-brothers, Connor & Corey Somers of Villa Rica,

Marie L. Norton, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. She was born on June 29, 1947, in Americus, GA, to the late Herman & Lessie Lane. Mrs. Norton was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Villa Rica, GA. Her days were spent on her computer playing word games with friends. She cherished the time she spent with family, especially her children and grandchildren. Survivors include husband of 26 years, Jerry Norton of Dallas, GA; children, Chip & Rita Greene of Flovilla, GA, Chris & Dianne Greene of Douglasville, GA, Carla Warren of Temple, GA

Lisa D. (Palmer) Whitten, age 51, of Oneonta, AL, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born on April 8, 1963, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her mother, Jewell Palmer. Ms. Whitten was working as a Marketing Associate for Advertising Sales and Marketing Company in Birmingham, AL. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ashley & James Michaels; brother, James Parson & Verna Mills of Acworth, GA; sisters, Carolyn Jones of Buchanan, GA, and Mary Ann Moss of Kennesaw, GA; grandson, Benjamin Michaels; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and

Robert S. Lee, age 73, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), formerly of Mableton, GA, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014. He was born on February 5, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Carson Lee. Mr. Lee was an attorney for Gore and Lee Attorneys at Law for over 30 years and was a member of Mableton First Baptist Church. He was an Eagle Scout, and a member of South Cobb Jaycee’s, Cobb Bar Association, and Austell Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Helen Lee of Douglasville, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Ginger L. Stratton of D

Ola Mae Wiley, age 90, of Hiram, GA, passed away on December 28, 2014. Born in Dacula, GA, on July 2, 1924, to the late John and Martha Butler of Dacula, GA, and was preceded in death by her husband, Quentin L. Wiley. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Brenda & Jim Underwood of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Amy & Charles Everett of Hiram, GA; Beth & Mark Taglieber of Hiram, GA, and great-grandchildren, David Taglieber and Matthew Taglieber of Hiram, GA; sister Dorthy Johnson of Dacula, GA, sisters-in-law,

Betty Koch, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Mrs. Koch was born on November 17, 1933 in Gadsden, AL, to the late James Milford Duncan & Ida Pauline Daniel Duncan. Mrs. Koch was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Koch. Mrs. Koch is survived by her daughter, Judy Morgan and by her granddaughter, Patricia Morgan. A memorial service for Mrs. Koch will be held from the Clark Funeral Home Chapel, on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 1:00 PM, with Tommy Willingham officiating. The family will receive friends the day of the service, from 12:00 PM unt

Eunice E. Huckeba, age 95, of Douglasville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. She was born on April 13, 1919 in Canton, GA to the late Freeman and Lela Duncan. Eunice was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Huckeba and her daughter, Linda Huckeba. She was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Ann & Charles Davis of Powder Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean & Betty Huckeba of Forsyth and Wayne & Melinda Huckeba of Douglasville; sister, Dorothy Watts of Hiram; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchil

Judi Truss, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born on September 23, 1954, in Houston, TX, and was preceded in death by her father, Jim Wynn, son, Craig Truss II, her sister, Jerri Williams, her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Truss and her brother-in-law, Marcus Morgan. Survivors include husband of 36 years, Craig Truss of Dallas, GA; daughter, Heather Ferguson of Hiram, GA; mother and step-father, Janice & Ray Hines of Huffman, TX; brothers and sister-in-law, Jim & Lori Lynn Wynn of Danbury, TX, and John Wynn of Pearland, TX; sister, Jacki Kirk of

Don O. Young, age 78, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Mr. Young was born on February 12, 1936 in Blairsville, GA, to the late Charlie James Young & Willa Mae Jackson Young. Mr. Young worked for Phoenix Supply for over 30 years and was also an actor for 37 years. He appeared in Sweet Home Alabama, Murder in Coweta County, Twist of Faith, We Are Marshall, and many other films & commercials. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Peggy Barton Young of Hiram, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Donna Jo & Brad Townsend of Durango, CO; step-son & wife, Stephen &a

Roy Overton, age 75, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born on April 18, 1939, in Winfield, AL, to the late Joseph and Arendie Overton, and was preceded in death by his brother, Ted Alvin Overton and sister, Dorothy Williams. Mr. Overton moved from Mobile, AL in 1965 to Smyrna. He owned a printing shop in Mableton, GA and worked in the printing shop at Lockheed for 20 years and retired in 2001. He a United States Navy Reserve for 8 years, a member of the Mableton Moose Lodge and Smyrna Masonic Lodge, and was a Shriner. He was an avid Alabama C

Derek Holmes, age 62, of Winston, GA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born on April 2, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Shevard Holmes, brother, Jim, and sisters, Gloria and Rhonda. Mr. Holmes was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #513. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Denise Holmes of Winston, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Drew & Jodi Holmes of Seneca, SC, and Jon Frank & April Holmes of Winston, GA; daughter, Tanya Hunton of Hiram, GA; mother, Gladys Holmes of Douglasville, GA; brother a

Jeffrey Roberts, age 31, of Hiram, GA, passed away on, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1983, in Douglas, GA, and was the son of Edsel and Beatrice Roberts, SR. Mr. Roberts worked as a fireman for Cherokee County Fire Department and was stationed at Station 1 and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Roberts of Hiram, GA; sons, Haven Roberts and Axton Roberts, both of Hiram, GA; parents, Edsel & Beatrice Roberts of Douglas, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edsel & Kristin Roberts,

Steven Arce, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born on November 22, 1947, in Rome, GA, to the late Antonio & Helen Arce. Mr. Arce was ranked as an E7 serving in the United States Air Force and the United States Army; he also retired from the United States Postal Service. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Marsha Arce of Dallas, GA; sons, Brian Arce of Bremen, GA, and Dwayne Arce of South GA; daughter, Christina Arce of Dallas, GA; sisters, Brenda Sidwell of Rome, GA, and Nancy Glover of Rome, GA; four grandchildren, and several nieces and

Michele Marie Stoughton, age 60, of Dallas, GA passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul and owner of a pet grooming salon for the past 35 years. She was preceded in death by her father; Robert R. Norris. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Stoughton of Dallas, GA; children, Kenneth and wife Heidi Aycock of Douglasville, GA, Jason Aycock of Atlanta, GA, Shelby and husband Jimmy Seay of Douglasville, GA, Kate and husband Jeremiah Bynsdorp of Wisconsin, Kenneth R. Stoughton of South Carolina; and Donna Stoughton of Garden

Matthew Becton, age 22, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born on July 31, 1992, in Rome, GA, and was the son of Ron and Sandra Becton. Matthew was a student at Kennesaw State University. Survivors include parents, Ron & Sandra Becton of Dallas, GA; brother, Bob Worrall of Savannah, GA; sister, Stephanie Worrall of Gainesville, FL; aunts, Janice Becton of Panama City, FL, and Sheri Bailey of Douglasville, GA; aunt and uncle, Ken & Donna Adams of Kennesaw, GA; and maternal grandmother, Greta Adams of Mableton, GA. Funeral services will be held on

June A. Nice, age 89 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. She was born on July 1, 1925, in Michigan, to the late Edward & Ida Werth. Ms. Nice was self-employed and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Hiram, GA. She helped start Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton, FL, was a member of Lutheran Women’s League and volunteered at Sheppard’s Rest and Helping Hands. She was very active in the church and serving the community. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Jeff & Jamie Wittenberg of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Jill Wittenberg of Dallas, GA,

Candice “Can Can” St. Clair, age 8, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2014. She was born on February 15, 2006, in Austell, GA, and was the daughter of Jason St. Clair and Dana Greene. Survivors include her parents, Jason St. Clair & Dana Greene of Dallas, GA; brother, Jason Michael St. Clair of Dallas, GA; twin sister, Abigail St. Clair; sisters, Heather St. Clair and Haley St. Clair; grandparents, Barbara Baker of Dallas, GA, Rodney Greene of Dallas, GA, John Hilburn of Dover, FL, and Donna Dixon of Columbus, GA; great-grandmother, Barbara Greene of Dallas, GA; and

Iaian Scott Duncan, age 35, of Douglasville (Paulding County), passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born on February 15, 1979, in Germany, and was the son of William Duncan and Beverly Katrene Klimek. Mr. Duncan was a Sergeant First Class of the United States Army and served in Bosnia, Macedonia and Afghanistan. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Duncan of Douglasville, GA; son Caleb Duncan of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Chloe Duncan of Douglasville, GA; father and step-mother, William & Allison Myers Duncan of Oceanside, Oregon; mother and step-father, Beverly & Jame

Ralph Edward Roberson, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Mr. Roberson was born on November 20, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, to George Baxter & Barbara Joyce Roberson. Mr. Roberson was owner and operator of Roberson Painting Company. He was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, baseball coach, loving father and husband. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherry Roberson; sons, Joshua George Roberson of Bozeman, MT, Cody Edward Roberson of Dallas, GA; brothers, Joseph Robin Roberson, Christopher Frank Roberson, Patrick Lee Ro

Johnny Albert Brooks, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Will & Bertha Denton Brooks and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Louise Birdsong Brooks. Survivors include daughter, Phyllis Brooks Eubanks & husband, Tony of Rockmart, GA; sons, Danny Brooks & wife, Chris of Powder Springs, GA, Randy Brooks of Dallas, GA , Dave Brooks & wife, Kelly of Dallas, GA; brother, C.W. Brooks of Dallas, GA; six grandchildren & three great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews. Memo

Sam passed peacefully from this life to Glory the morning of November 29th after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life. Sam was born May 12, 1930 to Glenn and Effie Shipp and raised in Hiram, GA to a railroad family. As a young man he entered into the railroad industry only to discover his true calling was at the hands of God as a pastor. Sam began his career ordained as preacher at Cochran Ridge Baptist Church on December 28, 1958. He was Pastor of 12 full time churches: Macedonia Baptist, Northsid

Christopher Michael Hickey, age 39, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014. Mr. Hickey was born on May 16, 1975, in Marietta, GA, to Michael Eugene Hickey & Linda Sue Hickey. Mr. Hickey was a graduate from East Paulding High School, & attended University of West GA. He enjoyed fishing, and especially enjoyed playing jokes and pranking his family and friends. Mr. Hickey loved animals, loved to eat, and had a very kind heart and spirit. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hickey is survived by his sister, Jennifer Deaton, & husband, Chip, of Dallas, GA; grandfa

John S. Shipp III, age 68, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014. He was born on June 2, 1946 to John Seaborn Shipp, Jr. & Mary Kate Rakestraw Shipp. Mr. Shipp was a church member at First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Mr. Shipp attended University of West GA and enjoyed researching family genealogy. He also loved antique cars, reading & spending time with his family. Survivors include, wife, Hilda Shipp, of Buchanan, GA; son, Jonathan Alton Shipp & wife, Cathy of Buchanan, GA; daughter, Mary Frances Lucas,of Buchanan, GA; mother, Mary Kate Rakestraw S