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Nellie M. Holland, age 74, of Austell, GA, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She was born in Canton, GA, May 4, 1939, to the late, John Wesley Dunn and the late, Minnie Aretta Woods Dunn. Mrs. Holland was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, William L. “Bill” Holland; sons, Darrell Brendel of Acworth, GA and Johnny Brendel of Dallas, GA; daughters, Rebecca Brendel of Smyrna, GA and Wanda Millwood of Smyrna, GA; step-daughter, Deana Holland of Conyers, GA; sister, Doris Rampley of Waleska, GA; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-g

Brenda Lee Webb Farmer, age 47, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was born on January 16, 1966 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Farmer was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry Farmer, of Hiram, GA; a son, John Farmer (Katia Morris) of Hiram, GA and a daughter, Kimberly Farmer, of Hiram, GA; father and mother, John Walter and Peggy Webb of Horton, AL and a sister, Amanda (Patrick) Turner of Horton, AL; nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Farmer will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 from the Chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Pastor

Lois McMichen Horne, age 83, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding Co) passed away on Friday, June 6, 2013. She was born on July 18, 1929 in Hiram, GA. to E.N. “Hoke” McMichen and Annie Mae Thompson McMichen who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Cecil E. Horne, Sr. and brother , Charles McMichen. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Owens Illinois as a secretary. Survivors include sons, Cecil E. Horne, Jr. ( Judy Elizabeth) of Dallas, GA and David M. Horne (Bobbie) of Douglasville, GA, daughter, Debbie (Tom) Bragg of Douglasville, GA,

Lucille M. Baxter, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013. She was born in Fairmount, GA, September 10, 1924, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Pearl Mewborn; husbands, Cleborne Long, Sr. and Hubert Baxter; son, Cleborne Long, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Norris; and brothers, Walter, James & Paul Mewborn. Mrs. Baxter was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Donna Long of Rockmart, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Deborah & Don Lewis of Dallas, GA; grandson Scott Long, Buchanan,GA:

Floy T. Alexander, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was born in Dallas, GA, March 17, 1922, and was preceded in death by her parents, Bogen C. & Flora Watts, and her husband, Willis Alexander. Mrs. Alexander was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Mary Willene Alexander of Hiram, GA, Larris Alexander of Hiram, GA, Norman Alexander of Hiram, GA, Sharon Dobbs of Hiram, GA and Myranda Flemister of Powder Springs, GA; sisters, Emma Watts and Burma Estes, both of Hiram, GA; sisters-in-law, Minnie Alexander of Hiram, GA and Ver

Becky Owens, age 43, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was the daughter of Carl and Eleanor Canington, born July 5, 1969, in Atlanta, GA. Becky loved dancing, her family and living life to the fullest. She also loved her two favorite dogs, Pebbles and Maggie. Survivors include, husband, Ronald Owens of Hiram; parents, Carl & Eleanor Canington of Mableton; brothers Wade Canington of Mableton, David & Johnny Canington of Moncks Corner, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Melanie & Mark Hilderbrand of Douglasville; two nieces, two nephews and one great-nephew.

George Michael “Mikey” Shaw, age 24, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. He was born in Savannah, GA, June 26, 1988. He had worked as an electrical technician for Fouts Brothers, Inc. Survivors include his son, Bradley Michael Shaw of Dallas, GA; mother & father, Angela Shaw Abell & Enoch Abell of Dallas, GA; brother, Danny Abell of Dallas, GA; sister, April Abell of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Margery Hodges of Florida; and niece, Lilith Davis. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 2:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Wayne Bray offi

Topper Duffy, age 24, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. The son of Thomas & Amy Duffy, III, he was born, September 7, 1988 in Chattanooga, TN. He was a musician that played all over Georgia with the Shockwaves and his most recent band Lucid. Topper was a songwriter, a leader and an entertainer who could play just about any instrument. Survivors include his parents, Thomas Duffy, III & Amy Malone Duffy of Dallas, GA; siblings, Nell Duffy of Dallas, GA, Dixie Duffy of Dallas, GA and Tommy & Jennifer Duffy of Flintstone, GA; and a nephew, Connor Duffy.

Marie Sanders, age 65 , of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was born August 13, 1947 in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William Calvin Sanders. She worked as a claims representative for Assurant Insurance Company. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Ann Williamson of Canton, GA. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

Gordon E. Hamby, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Paulding Wellstar Nursing Home. He was born July 9, 1922 in Murphy, NC and lived in Rome, Austell and Hiram, GA. Mr. Hamby was a Veteran of WW II and was honored in a military funeral on May 24, 2013. He was married to Louise L. Hamby for 70 years; they had 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. During his life he owned several small businesses, finally retiring in 1987. He loved to garden, work on any kind of machinery, laugh and be with his family. He was loved and will be mis

Harvey Smith, age 85, of Smyrna, GA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. He was born on September 5, 1927, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late Davy & Cora Smith. Mr. Smith was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired as a teacher from the City of Chicago School System. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Stewart of Dallas, Alfreda & Jimmie Williams of Acworth, and Subrina & Edgar Taylor of Harrisburg, PA; brother, Saul Smith of Jackson, MS; a sister, Ruth Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside

John Charles “Chuck” Vollenweider, age 81, of Dallas, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born July 29, 1931 in Hillsborough, Florida to the late David Othel Vollenweider and Sarah Christine Markey Vollenweider, also preceeded in death by his brothers David Jr. and Henry Vollenweider, and a sister Jane Thomas. John was a retired Tool and Die maker with Lockheed with 41 yrs of service and a member of County Line United Methodist Church. He loved his grandchildren, working in his garden and woodworking. Survivors include, wife of 51 yrs, Betty Henley Vollenweider of Dallas, son and dau

Salvatore “Sal” J. Galletto, age 89, of Dallas, passed away Friday May 17, 2013. He was born February 11, 1924 in New York City, New York, Sal attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and was retired from Coca-Cola Co, where he was director of Global Marketing, he was preceded in death by his parents Vincenzo Galletto and Angelina Torreta Galletto. Survivors include, wife Anita Galletto, of Dallas, son Vincent Galletto, of Dallas, GA, daughter Angela Galletto, of Dallas, GA. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic C

Ralph Porter, age 73 of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born on March 30, 1940 in Virginia to the late Robert and Annie Porter. He was a Supervisor at Lockheed-Martin, retiring after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Kimberly Jones. Survivors include his wife, Martha Sue Porter; a daughter, Angie Porter of Austinville, VA and one grandchild. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from Dallas Memory Gardens. Visitation will be on Saturday at Clark Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Savannah Joy Veale, age 19, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The daughter of Tom & Senga Veale, she was born in Tacoma, WA, on January 7, 1994. Savannah was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, RET. CM SGT George & Margaret Newton. She graduated from Hiram High School in 2012 and completed one year of studies at Toccoa Falls College, majoring in Business and Sports Administration. Savannah loved attending Braves Spring Training, keeping up with stats of the Braves, and working as a nanny for several families in the area. Savannah was a member of West Rid

Carmen Mercedes Ashman, age 83 of Dallas, GA, passed away on May 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Bellamy and Maud McFarlane Malcolm. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Henry of Dallas, GA; sister, Althea Boswell of Bronx, NY; grandchildren, Marsha Henry of Minneapolis, MN, Bruce Henry of Dallas, GA and Michelle Henry of NJ; great grandchildren, Britney Henry, Christian Henry and Brent Henry of Dallas, GA and Tyrie K. Henry of Orlando, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at a later date in New York. Clark Funeral Home in

Charlie Taylor, Jr., age 62, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born November 12, 1950, in Barlove, Mississippi, and was preceded in death by his parents, Son & Katie Taylor; wife, DeLois Foster Taylor; brother, Tommie “Hammer” Taylor; and sister, Minnie Hobbs. Mr. Taylor was retired from the General Motors Company. Survivors include his daughters, Conchata Taylor of Hiram, GA and Charleia Taylor of Hiram, GA; siblings, Evelyn Bonney of Detroit, MI, Bennie & Catherine Wise of Arcola, MS, John O’Neal of Detroit, MI, Rosie & Lonnie Strickland of Arcola,

Steven Lamar Ellison, age 67, of Atlanta, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA), passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. The son of the late, Paul & Nezzie Bell Ellison, he was born in Atlanta, GA, October 22, 1945. Mr. Ellison worked for 20 years as an EMT for Grady Memorial Hospital and also worked for Metro Ambulance. He was currently working for Asbury Auto in Atlanta. Survivors include a first cousin, Geraldine Woelke of Franklin, GA; and second cousins, Sandi & Jeff Acker of Villa Rica, GA, Donna & Mark Earp of Safford, AZ, Patti & Joe Quinn of Safford, AZ and Debbie & Jim Hu

Martha Moody Calvert, age 80,of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2013. Martha was born May 28, 1932 in Dallas, Ga. to the late William L. Moody and Flora Mae Ratteree Moody and was preceded in death by her husband; Jerome Calvert and sister; Nell Moody. Martha was a member of Unity Baptist Church where she was very active in the Senior’s Group as well as the director. She was an avid seamstress and quilter, she loved to work in her yard with her flowers and garden. Martha was a very dedicated grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include, daughters; Sandra Calvert Fowler

Michael Lee Gunter (Mike), age 65, of Dallas, passed away Friday May 03, 2013. Mike was born July 15, 1947 in Madera California to Hershel Paul Gunter and Allie Ruth Parrish Gunter and was preceded in death by his father; Herschel Gunter, brother; Larry Allen Gunter, sister; Herschella Ann Hollomon. Mike was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and retired from United States Air Force and loved to travel. Mike's belief was: The taste of freedom is something the protected will never know. Survivors include, mother, Allie Ruth Gunter of Dallas, brothers and sister-in-laws, David P

Rose Lee Morgan, age 89, of Hiram, passed away Friday May 03, 2013. She was born on February 01, 1924 in Newnan Ga., to the late Joseph and Lillie Morgan. Ms. Morgan was preceded in death by sisters, Sarah Trammell and Ruth Pruitt, and Brother Travis Morgan. Ms. Morgan was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include Sisters, Charlotte Macewicz of Racine Wisconsin;Mae Ellen Wigley of Hiram, Claudette (Bobby ) Warren of Marietta. Numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral Service will be held on Monday May 06, 2013 at 11:00 A.M.from Clark Funeral Home with Chaplin Bill Allen officiating.

Danny Rakestraw, age 77, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born on January 4, 1936 in Hiram, GA to the late Amos and Louise Elizabeth Rakestraw. He was a Division Manager at Lockheed, retiring after 30 years of service. Danny drove a school bus for Paulding County Schools for 50 years and served on the School Board. He was a Navy veteran, a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Preceding him in death was his wife of 32 years, Mary Ann Lee Rakestraw who passed away in 1987 and his brothers, Amos Jr., Ansel and Bennie. Survivors inc

James Wilbur Maloney, age 69, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was born November 20, 1943, in Shamrock, FL, and was preceded in death by his parents, Lois Ander Maloney & Mona Faye Maloney and his wife, Mary Lou Maloney. Mr. Maloney was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and had been a Computer Data Analyst with Raytheon. He attended Trinity Chapel. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Andrew Maloney & wife, Lynn of Haymarket, VA and Michael Maloney & wife, Heather of Ft. Mohave, Arizona; brother & sister-in-law, Edward L. Ma

Hubert Cecil Baxter, age 90, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. He was born on June 23, 1922 in Dallas, GA. He was a carpenter by trade and self-employed. Mr. Baxter was preceded in death by his parents; Dewey Prescott and Cordia Vealla Gamel Baxter, wife of 40 years, Bennie L. (Jo) Baxter, daughters, Margie Louise Baxter and Peggy Marie Blackmon. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Mewborn Baxter of Dallas, GA; children, Raymond and Laverne Baxter of Dallas, GA, Billy and Mildred Baxter of Centre, AL, Shelby and Ronnie Kemp of Dallas,

Janice Wallace, age 59 of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was born in Marietta, GA, July 26, 1953 and was preceded in death by her father, Wiley Cecil Norton, mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Finch and a son, Donald Lanier Reece. Survivors include her husband, David Wallace; children, David A. Wallace & wife, Amanda of Hayesville, NC, Connie Lynn Underwood of Young Harris, GA, Truman J. Wallace of Adairsville, GA, Kenneth Lamar Reece & wife, Jennifer of Franklin, GA and William Jason Wallace & wife, Amy of Dallas, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry W. Nort