Clark Funeral Home

Carole Joan O’Dell, age 70, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was born on March 13, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Walter and Sarah Hughes, and was preceded in death by her son, Walter Fain Pearson, and daughter, Shirley Yvonne Woodruff. Mrs. O’Dell retired from Bellwood Rock Quarry and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Thomas O’Dell of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry & Linda Hughes of Dallas, Ricky & Susan Hughes of Lynn Haven, FL; and Danny & Elaine Hughes of Dallas; sister and brother-i

Linda Jean Swann, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born on August 13, 1947, in Dallas, GA, to the late Eulus “Buster” and Lois Austin, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Swann, brother, Tommy Austin, and sisters, Janette & Shirley Austin. Mrs. Swann was a member of Beulah Baptist Church Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Scottie & Joann Swann of Hiram, and Christopher & Holly Swann of Dallas; brothers, Donald Austin of Dallas, and James & Martha Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda & Paul Fennell o

Jane Martinez, age 57, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born on January 1, 1955, in Marietta, GA, to the late Roy and Lois Jenkins, and was preceded in death by her sisters, LaRue Hardeman and Toni Huddleston. Mrs. Martinez was employed by Kostas Chiropractic Clinic in Hiram as an office manager and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include her husband, Alan Martinez of Dallas, stepson, Alan & Miranda Martinez of Villa Rica; daughter, Tiffany & Edward Carter of Dallas; stepdaughter, Amy & Matt Bhame of Alpharetta; brother and sis

Ronald Eldred Clearman Jr., age 45, of Hiram, GA passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was born on August 26, 1966 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a HVAC Control Engineer with McKenney’s Inc. and a Navy veteran. Mr. Clearman was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eldred Clearman Sr. Survivors include his children, Tricia, Lauren, Amber and Megan Clearman of Hiram, his mother, Lois Ellington of Montevallo, AL; his former wife, Susette Clearman of Hiram; his sister, Susanna Griffin of Montevallo, AL; three nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at

Sierra Jade George Johnson, infant daughter of Tim Johnson and Taylor George, passed away June 3, 2012. She was born May 3, 2012, in Douglasville, GA. Her grandfather, Earl Johnson and great-grandfathers, Charles George and Joseph Carlisle, preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents, Tim Johnson and Taylor George of Villa Rica, GA; brother, Rylan Adam Miller of Villa Rica, GA; grandparents, Tammy George & Brad Bartlett of Villa Rica, GA and Nancy Johnson of Hiram, GA; great-grandmother, Janice Gaddy of Villa Rica, GA; uncles, Trinity George, Tucker George, Dene Donaldson

Olen Crowe, age 80, of Mableton, passed away on Saturday, June 02, 2012. He was born on April 26, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late James Paul and Neppie Mae Crowe, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Colleen Southern Crowe; son, James Doyal Crowe; brother, Kenneth Leroy Crowe; and sister, Mae Elizabeth Laymon. Mr. Crowe was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War, a member of Welcome Grove Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland Electric. Survivors include his wife, Mary Crowe of Dallas; daughter Renea & Robert Brown of Rockmart; sisters and brother

Laban Roosevelt Tibbitts, age 79, of Burnt Hickory (Dallas), passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012. He was born on November 3, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Reverend William Maston and Vera Myrtice Tibbitts. Mr. Tibbitts retired as a supervisor after 18 from the Paulding County D.O.T., and was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Laban enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed family outings, and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Tibbitts enjoyed traveling the United States, especially the Western United States, with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild

Gerald Smallwood, age 61, of Franklin, GA passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012. He was born on September 3, 1950 in Chamblee, GA. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had owned Smallwood Construction Company in Albany, GA before retiring. Mr. Smallwood was preceded in death by his mother, Norma June Smallwood and his brother, Paul Richard Smallwood. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Mikki Smallwood of Douglasville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie & Chad Wilson of Kennesaw, GA and Cami & Glenn Allen of Watkinsville, GA; his father, Roger W.

Clyde D. Brumbelow, age 96, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Lindale, GA, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. He was born in Rome, GA, June 28, 1915, to the late, Charles Franklin Brumbelow & the late, Frances Yarbrough Brumbelow, and was preceded in death by his wife, Emmie Baker Brumbelow, five brothers and two sisters. He retired from West Point Pepperell Mill in Lindale, GA, as a machinist. Mr. Brumbelow was a loving Christian man and a loyal church member and deacon at High Shoals Baptist Church. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Billy & Dianne Brumbelow of Kennes

Joseph Earl Malone, age 62, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Columbus, GA, to the late Anson & Emma Malone. Mr. Malone was a member of Westside Christian Church and was employed by Trinity Industries. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Malone of Hiram; stepdaughters, Tammy & Ricky Patterson of Rockmart, and Kerri & Brett Davis of Douglasville; brother, David Malone of Perry, FL; grandchildren, Kennedy Davis of Douglasville, Gracie Patterson of Rockmart, and Sawyer Patterson of Rockmart. A graveside service will be held on Wedn

Joseph L. Galloway, JR., age 35, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born on July 22, 1976, in Darlington, South Carolina, and was the son of Joseph Leonard Galloway, SR, and Katherine Jean Kelley. Mr. Galloway was a member of West Ridge Church and was employed since 1995 by Pruitt Construction as a heavy equipment operator. Joseph was the in the graduating class of 1995 from Sprayberry High School and played football, winning the Coca Cola Award and Vince Lombardi Award. Survivors include his sons, which were his heart, Joseph Leonard Galloway, III, of Marietta, and

Clinton Ruff, age 67, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Dallas, GA, to the late Horace and Isabelle Ruff, and was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Ruff and Delbert Ruff, and an infant sister. Mr. Ruff worked as a land surveyor and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 17 years Wanda Ragan Ruff of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristy & Tony Fitzgerald of Dallas, and Kacy & Wesley Bennett of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hoyt & Harriett Ruff of Dallas; Howell “Tobar” & Dot Ruff of

Lucille M. Gayle, age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She was born February 26, 1945, in Jamaica. Her son, Kareem Gayle, preceded her in death. She was retired from Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, after 40 years as a receptionist. Survivors include her husband, Earl Anthony of Hiram, GA; daughter, Patricia Gayle of Brooklyn, NY; brother, Mark Reid of Puerto Rico; sisters, Cherine Reid of Brooklyn, NY, Linda Reid of Jamaica and Tiny Reid of Jamaica; and grandchildren, Amanda Gayle and Tristan Gayle. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 3:00 P

Attorney Hubert G. Holland, age 81, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was born on November 15, 1930 in Dallas, GA to the late James Monroe and Clara Isabell Carnes Holland. He was an Attorney at Law in Marietta for over 50 years and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lewell Jerome Holland. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Naomi Corley Holland; nieces, Jane Holland and Carol Gardner; a nephew, Jimmy Holland; great-nephews, Allen and Jason Gardner. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 5:0

Dorothy K. Edwards, age 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Marietta to the late Allen and Bessie Kuykendoll. She was a member of Post Oak Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude W. Barnes, her second husband, John Edwards and two sons, Kembile Allen Barnes and Tony Barnes. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Marvine & Loyd Jones of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Dana & Tony Crocker of Dallas, Lisa & Alex Brewer of Rockmart and Kristy & Steve Kirby of Hiram; seven great-gra

Bill Slate, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was born October 31, 1934, in Piedmont, AL, to the late James and Rosa Slate. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Joe & Tammy Slate of Powder Springs, GA; daughters, Regina McGarvey of Dallas, GA and Rebecca Slate of Woodstock, GA; brother, Jerry Slate of Dallas, GA; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Slate on Wednesday, May 6, 2012, at 2:00 PM, from Hope Church, with Reverend Frank Bernat officiating. The family will receive friends at

Beve Rutledge Chandler, age 62, of Villa Rica, GA (Douglas County), passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. The son of the late, Douglas Fairbanks Chandler, Sr. & the late, Ethel Martha Shrader Chandler, he was born January 17, 1950, in Norristown, PA. Mr. Chandler worked for the Georgia Power Company for 35 years and he loved to golf. Survivors include his wife, Joan G. Chandler; brother & sister-in-law, Douglas & Debbie Chandler of Woodstock, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Tammy & Darrell Shelnut of Powder Springs, GA; nephews, Jason Chandler (Wendy) of Hoschton, GA and

Dewey E. Crowe, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born December 6, 1920, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitte M. Crowe & Annie Wigley Crowe; first wife, Virginia Sweatt Crowe; and second wife, Ethel Atcheson Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He retired from the Fulton County School System after 29 years as a mail carrier and he was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Edward Crowe of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Barbara Norris (Chris), Angie Wingate (Scott) and C. J. No

Steve Marshall, age 64, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, May 06, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1947, in Forrest City, N.C., to the late D.P. & Addie Marshall. Mr. Marshall was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy, employed as a contractor for 30 years, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. Survivors include wife, Beverly Marshall of Hiram; son, Forrest Marshall of Asheville, NC; stepson, Rob & Colette Moore of Mooresville, NC; stepdaughter, Wendi & David Gary of Marietta, GA; sister, Nancy Littlejohn of Gaffney, SC.; grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor, a

Debra Avery, age 52, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012. She was born on October 20, 1959, in Birmingham, AL, and is the daughter of Terry Benson and Shirley Benson. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Avery of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon & Michelle Settlemoir of Cave Springs, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Brooke & Jonathan Jennings of Calhoun, GA, and Brittany Settlemoir of Rome, GA; father, Terry Benson of Truman, AK; mother, Shirley Benson of Byron, GA; brother, David Benson of the United States; sister, Dania Smith of Byron, GA; and four grandchil

Victor James Cross, age 93, of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012. He was born on November 14, 1918, in Byflett, Surrey UK, to the late Edward and Mary Cross, and was preceded in death by his wife, Esme Mavis Cross. Mr. Cross retired as an engineer from Lockheed Martin. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Alan & Martha Cross from Augusta, GA, and Graham & Vicki Cross from Dallas, GA, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 3 p.m., from Paulding Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Tommy Chapman

Inez Rakestraw, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012. Born in Dallas, GA, December 1, 1925, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur Head & Lena Phillips Head; husband, Noel Hubert Rakestraw; and son, Larry Stephen Rakestraw. Mrs. Rakestraw was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Eric & Debra Rakestraw of Dallas, GA; daughter, Pat Ragsdale of Dallas, GA; and grandchildren, Bryan Ragsdale (Kristie), Brie Butler (Patrick), Brandon Rakestraw and Erica Rakestraw. Funeral services will

Peggy Grantham Kirby, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012. She was born in Hogansville, GA, September 8, 1934, and was preceded in death by her parents, A. W. & Elsie Hartman Grantham and a grandchild, Kristen Nicole Kirby. Mrs. Kirby was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Her faith was very important to her and she loved the Lord and her family. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Howard Kirby; son & daughter-in-law, Kevin & Tricia Kirby of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & Barry Jones of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law

Infant Leaha McClure passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. She was born Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Austell, GA. Survivors include parents, Adrian McClure & Amanda Rakestraw of Hiram; brother, Ikeen Florence of Powder Springs; sister, Gabrielle McClure of Hiram; maternal grandparents, Cindy Osborne of Dallas, and Gary Rakestraw of Hiram; fraternal grandparents, Charles & Windy McClure of Hiram. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Clark Funeral Home, Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. (www.samclarkfuneralhome.com)

Marvaree F. Lang, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born September 17, 1923, she was preceded in death by her parents, Homer & Ida Pearl Fouts and husband, Otis Odean Lang, Sr. Mrs. Lang was retired from McCormick Foods. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Shirley Lewis & husband, Vic from Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Michael Lewis and Vickie Bagby & husband, Brent; great-grandchildren, Cayla Lewis, Maddisyn Lewis and Brett Bagby. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 27, 2012, at 3:00 PM, from Georgia Memorial Park, with R