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Betty Smoke, age 91, of Lookout Mountain, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born on November 29, 1922, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Winton and Helen Fowler, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Newton Smoke. Mrs. Smoke was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Thomas Newton Smoke, JR of Woodstock, GA; daughters, Jeanne Hamrick of Lookout Mountain, GA, and Judy Beasley of Douglasville, GA; four grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 2 p.m., from Clark Funeral Ho

Maria Hansen, age 76, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014. She was born on April 24, 1938, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was preceded in death by her father, Manuel DaSilva, and husband, Harlan Eugene Hansen. Mrs. Hansen loved spending time outdoors with her family, camping, fishing and hunting. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Robert Mark & Cristy Hansen of Dallas, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Monica Maria Hansen of Rockmart, GA, Lisa Ann Hansen of Powder Springs, GA, and Sue Anna & Shanon Harp of Douglasville, GA; nine grandchildren; and five g

Robert Joe "Bobby" Walden, age 78, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born in Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 1936. Mr. Walden had worked as a dental technician for Underwood Dental in Kennesaw, GA for 26 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Donnie Jo Walden; father, Joe Walden of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; mother, Bernice Rendleman of Rossville, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, Michael Walden of Kimbell, TN, Darrell & Lisa Walden of Grand Prairie, TX, Stephen Walden of Charlotte, NC and Jason Walden of North Carolina; daughter, G

Kenny Harrell, age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born in Newnan, GA, September 8, 1951, and was preceded in death by her father, James Dotson; mother, Doris Cason; and brother, Anthony Cason. Mrs. Harrell was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Rockmart, GA. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jimmy Harrell; son, Scott Harrell of Augusta, GA; daughter, Jennifer Harrell of Dallas, GA; brother, John Wayne Cason of Aragon, GA; sister, Donna Cason of Rockmart, GA; and grandchildren, Cody Long, Melissa Harrell, Sarah Harrell and Jonath

Daniel Wyn Williams, age 38, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. The son of Sharon Prendergast and the late, Eifion Wyn Williams, he was born August 11, 1975 in Manchester, England. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by a brother Ryan Steven Prendergast. He worked in the construction industry. Survivors include his mother, Sharon & Steven Andrew Prendergast of Dallas, GA; sons, Breshen Reece Williams of Temple, GA and Ethan Williams of Cartersville, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, Andrew Mark Williams & Tara of McDonough, GA, Blue Mathew Prendergast of Rockmart, GA, an

Mrs. Rosalee S. Jessel, age 90, of Dallas, GA (formerly of Knoxville, TN) passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014. Mrs. Jessel was born on February 24, 1924 in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Zola Brantley Seymour and her husband, Jack D. Jessel. Mrs. Jessel moved to Georgia "kicking and screaming" she didn't want to leave Knoxville, but did want to be with her family here. Survivors include; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Ben Myers of Dallas, GA; granddaughter, Emily and Jason Shipp of Dallas, GA and great-grandchildren, Abigail, Lillian and Jack Shipp

Mrs. Grace Mitchell Brooks, age 91 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1923 in Hiram, GA to Joseph Leonard and Jessica Ruth Mitchell, who preceded her in death. As a life- long resident of Paulding County, Grace spent many happy childhood hours visiting friends in Hiram and brightening the day of her dad “Mr. Joe”, who ran the local blacksmith shop. After high school Grace went to work for Dr. Tharpe in Austell as a Dental Hygienist and developed a new group of special Austell friends. Grace was one of the last surviving members of th

Eddie Goonan, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born February 15, 1971, in Flushing, NY, to the late, Edward James Goonan, Sr. & the late, Barbara Joan Fitell. Mr. Goonan was retired from Publix Supermarket as a manager. Survivors include his wife, Amanda Michelle Goonan; children, Joseph Radman of Dallas, GA, Hailey Goonan of Dallas, GA, Connor Hardeman of Dallas, GA and Colin Goonan of Dallas, GA; brothers & sister-in-law, John & Rhonda Fitell of Burlington, NC and Kevin Goonan of Burlington, NC; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A me

Wilbur Carlton Rakestraw, Sr., age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The son of the late, Virgil Raymond Rakestraw & the late, Kate Kincaid Rakestraw, he was born in Mountain View, GA, on June 6, 1928. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lutitia “Tish” Ragsdale Rakestraw and his brothers, Donald Rakestraw and Bernarr Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw graduated from Hiram High School in 1945. He joined the Merchant Marines on June 6, 1945 on his 17th birthday and then joined the Navy in 1951, serving during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military he worke

Ruel Bass Torbett, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was born on January 10, 1929, in Englewood, TN, to the late, Ollie and Addie Torbett, and was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Torbett. Mr. Torbett was a member of Martinsville Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mark White; step children Richard Belflower, Betty Mosley, Debbie White, Sissy Cash, brother, Reece Torbett; sister, Zieola Massingail; grandchildren, Travis White and Shawna White, Jessica Mosley, Josh Mosley, Stevie Mosley; many nieces and nephews. The family wi

Dennis O. Turner, age 64, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born in Detroit, MI, on April 20, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents, O. L. “Bud” Turner & Dorothy Louise Zimmerman Turner and a brother, Michael Turner. Mr. Turner graduated from Towers High School in 1969, and was a self-employed construction and roofing contractor. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, gardening, farming, camping and deep sea fishing. Mr. Turner also loved gold mining, panning for gold, and making gold miner’s art. He was a member of The Refuge Church

Jewell McCollum Henson, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in Dallas, GA, January 14, 1926, to the late, George Steve McCollum & the late, Leona Brooks McCollum. Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Henson and her sisters, Cleo Hite and Gail Croft. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Terry Henson & wife, Robin of Hiram, GA; and granddaughter, Stacy Shead & husband, Brian of Dallas, GA. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 3:00 PM, from Crossroads Cemetery, with Reverend Ha

Doris Evelyn Newberry, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The daughter of the late, Emmett & Geneva Street, she was born December 9, 1948, in Heth, AR. Mrs. Newberry was preceded in death by four brothers, Joel Street, Paul Street, Carl Street and Charles Street, and a sister, Barbara Street. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Ken Newberry; son, Brian Barnes of Minneapolis, MN; daughter, Teena Kehr of Greyling, MI; brother & sister-in-law, Jerry & Kathy Street of La Grande, OR; sisters & brothers

Ruth Griffin, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. She was born November 21, 1921, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Chapman & Nancy Emmeline Chapman, son, Ronald David Griffin and daughter, Linda Ruth Gravett. She was a member of East Hiram Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Fields & Melvin Williams of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Michelle, Cindy, Christy, Kris, Diane, Michael and David; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 27, 2014, at 3:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home,

On April 11, 2014, Frank Edwin Guinn of Dallas, GA, died from injuries sustained after being hit while cycling on a training ride in New Orleans, LA. Frank was 36 years old. Frank was born in Homer, Louisiana on September 27, 1977. He was the loving husband to Kimberly Murray Guinn and father to Isabelle, Alyssa, and Makenna Guinn. He was the third child, and only son, of A. L. "Poley" and Carolyn Guinn. Frank grew up in Haynesville, Louisiana and his love of sports was a passion that started there. He played football and baseball. He was part of continuing the powerhouse that is the H

Mrs. Ruby Croker Clay, age 85 of Yorkville, GA, passed away at her home on April 13, 2014. She was born on August 29, 1928 in Hiram, GA. She was the owner of Clay’s Grocery in the Yorkville Community for 20 years and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Clay was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Jewell and Audie Mae Croker; sisters, Joy Smith and Ann Netzinger, and her husband, James Russell Clay, Sr. Mrs. Clay is survived by her son, Jimmy Clay of Yorkville, GA and daughter and son-in-law, Rosalind and Henry Morgan of Yorkville, GA; brothers, Franklin Croker of Marietta,

Mrs. Robbie Louise Gilley Penrod, age 84, of Acworth, GA passed away on April 11, 2014 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Robbie was born April 5th, 1930 in the city of Esto (Holmes County) Florida. She was the daughter of John William Gilley and Ida Bell Helms Gilley. She was employed by E.R. Squibb and Sons from July 1948 to 1968. In 1969, she stopped working to become a full time housewife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted member of Grace Covenant Church. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John William Gilley and Ida Bell helms Gilley and her husband,

Andrea Delain Brooks, age 53, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. She was born in Dallas, GA, February 3, 1961, the daughter of Jane House and the late, Andrew Graham House. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Brooks. Survivors include her daughter, Alisha Karmel Brooks of Atlanta, GA; mother, Jane House of Hiram, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Samuel Eugene Power & wife, Karen of Hiram, GA, Daryl Power of Hiram, GA, Ronnie Power & wife, Carlanne of Dallas, GA, and James House of Hiram, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Gloria Kay Gr

Pauline Hunter Williams, age 99, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, after failing to recover from a fall she suffered on December 31. It was a huge disappointment to her to have to spend that evening at the hospital, rather than the New Year’s Eve party she had looked forward to attending. Born in Douglasville, GA, September 19, 1914, to J. Isom and Susie V. Hunter, Pauline, known to many as “Aunt Polly”, was a wonderful mother, an active and valued member of Bethel United Methodist Church, a participant in the Hiram Chapter of E

Lewis Felder Gassett, age 66, of Woodstock, GA, passed away on Friday, April 04, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1947, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Buford and Ruth Gassett, and was preceded in death by his brother, Roland Hall Barnett. Mr. Gassett was a crane operator and worked for McKinney Construction Company for several years, and he loved to fish Survivors include, brother, Marion Gassett; sisters, Ina Gassett of Dallas, GA, and Denise Cacciatore of Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 6pm from Clark Funeral Home. Clark

Jim Evans, age 73, of Hiram, GA, passed away on March 29, 2014. He was born on February 21, 1941, to the late Newton and Edna Evans, in Sweetwater, TN. Mr. Evans was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was self-employed for over 40 years. Survivors include wife of 33 years, Deborah Evans of Hiram; son and daughter-in-law, Brian & Melissa Lawrence of Woodstock, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kim & Jason Hembree of Hiram, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Bill & Jeri Evans of Apison, TN; grandchildren, Kylie Hembree, Hanna L

Barbara Jean Smith, age 75, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. She was born on March 26, 1939, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Robert and Frances Goff. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Brad & Sandy Siler of Jacksonville, FL, and Joel & Lisa Siler of Pembroke Pines, FL; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie & Casey Jones of Rome, GA, and Alice & Chris Schneider of Flowery Branch, GA; and eight grandchildren. At the request of Ms. Barbara Jean Smith, her body was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Clark Funer

Joe C. Paris, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born June 1, 1929, in Charlotte, NC, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clinton Paris, Sr. & Jeanette Morris Paris, and his wife, Bertha Mitchell Paris. Mr. Paris was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U. S. Coast Guard. He retired from CSX Railroad as a detective and was a member of Dallas First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, Paul Paris of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Linda Paris Williamson & husband, Murray of Douglasville, GA; sister, Betty Par

Christi Brown Vann, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was born May 24, 1970, in Austell, GA, to Barbara Ann Crutchfield Brown and the late, Lamar Brown. Besides her father, Christi was also preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Brown and a sister, Debbie Cantrell. She worked as a medical secretary and was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband, Keith Vann; children, Morgan Wallace of Dallas, GA, Mason Berrong of Dallas, GA, Chance Vann of Dallas, GA, Alex Vann of Dallas, GA, Alyssa Vann of Jonesboro, GA, and Cassidy Vann of Temple

Mrs. Athaleen Garner, age 86, formerly of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. The daughter of the late, Homer and Ethel Rich, she was born on September 28, 1927 in Cobb County, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Franklin Garner. Mrs. Garner was a lifelong resident of Paulding County and retired as an LPN and Artist. Survivors include; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Deana Garner of Hiram, GA and Shane Garner of Atlanta, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Anita and Chris Good of Rome, GA and Vickie Ann Cobb of Alpharetta, GA; sisters, Winnona Ric