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Luebell Franks, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The daughter of the late, Nathan & Della McDonald, she was born February 24, 1922, in Murphy, NC. Her husband, Guy Franks, preceded her in death. Mrs. Franks was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Betty Webb of Griffin, GA, Linda & Lamar Folds of Dallas, GA and Barbara & Willard Breden of Sevierville, TN; brother & sister-in-law, Tommy & Betty McDonald of Ellenwood, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Carzell Vanahook of Clarkesvill

Ernest A. Davis, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born December 25, 1927, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ernest Davis & Thelma Elizabeth Walraven Davis and a brother, Franklin Davis. Mr. Davis served in the U. S. Army. He retired from Western Union as a W & R Technician, after 20 years of service. Mr. Davis was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of more than 62 years, Betty McClure Davis; sons & daughters-in-law, Mike & Lynn Davis of Dallas, GA and Sean & Lorie Davis

Odessia Lee Glass, age 98, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. She was born in Carrollton, GA, March 27, 1913, and was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Dobbs, mother, Alice Lee Dobbs, and husband, Rufus Glass. Mrs. Glass was a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, William R. Glass of Dallas, GA, Larry Glass of Douglasville, GA and John & Ida Glass of Powder Springs, GA; daughters, Amy Glass-Green of Douglasville, GA, Linda P. Glass of Dallas, GA, Evelyn Hightower of Dallas, GA and Bertha Mae Dodds of D

BROWN Joellen Brown age 68 of Dallas, GA passed away Friday, December 30, 2011. She was born December 7, 1943 in Dallas, GA, to the late T J and Alicia Jo Parson also proceeded in death by her husband David Leon Brown. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include daughters Susan and her husband Randall Morrow, Dallas, GA, Melody Hayes and Tommy Prather, Dallas, GA, sons Kevin and his wife Anita Brown, Hiram, GA, Jerry and his wife Ann Brown, Hiram, GA, Donald and his wife Shirley Brown, Yorkville, GA, brothers Albert Parson, Temple, GA, James Parson, Eddie Parson, Henry

Jewel Graham, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. He was born in Dallas, GA, March 12, 1927, and was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley David Graham & Donzie Cochran Graham; brothers and sisters, Ralph Graham, Sr., Fred Graham, John graham, Roy Graham, Dick Graham, Alline Pritchard and Matt Leggett. Mr. Graham was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Mason Lodge #182 in Dallas. He was a brick and rock mason and the owner of S. J. Graham Masonry, Inc. Mr. Graham was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Sur

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-445-7133 Mason Albert Mason, age 86, of McDonough, GA passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born on July 20, 1925 in Lillington, N.C. to the late Willie and Myrtle Mason. He owned and operated Payday Motor Co. in Atlanta for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willie Mason Jr. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Willie Mae Mason; his children, Deborah Wallace and her husband, Phillip of McDonough, Patricia Patrick of McDonough, Billy Mason and his wif

Jackie Rakestraw, age 60, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. He was born on May 18, 1951, in Dallas, GA, to the late CB (Whitley) Rakestraw and Clay Lee Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw worked as a carpenter for over 40 years and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 31 years, Becky Rakestraw of Hiram; son, Shane Rakestraw of Powder Springs; mother, Clay Lee Rakestraw of Hiram; brothers, Larry Rakestraw of Hiram and Ricky Rakestraw of Hiram; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda & Joe Mitchell of Hiram and Sheila & Lee Burnup of Cartersvill

Dovey Beatrice Locke, age 68, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was born in Mobile, AL, July 18, 1943, to the late Eddie Mullen, Jr. and the late, Codel Harrison Mullen. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Saul Locke of Kennesaw, GA; daughter, Codel Locke of Kennesaw, GA; brother, Eddie Mullen, III of Pennsylvania; sister & brother-in-law, Katie & Jack Harrison of Acworth, GA; and grandchildren, Eddie Christian Locke, Michael Jack Locke and Saul Eddie Elisha Locke. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at 3:00 PM, f

Fermon Odell Southerland, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. He was born May 4, 1936, in Cleburne, AL, to the late Albert & Addie Southerland. Mr. Southerland was a U. S. Army veteran and was retired from the U. S. Postal Service, after 30 years. He was a member of McPherson Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Southerland; sons & daughters-in-law, Kerry & Janice Southerland of Hiram, Timmy & Bonita Southerland of Dallas, Todd Southerland of Dallas and Chad & Tara Southerland of Bremen; daughter & son-in-law, Michelle

Faye Cochran, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was born in Kingston, GA, October 23, 1941, and was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Ondy Terrill and Mary Jo Terrill; a sister & brother-in-law, Opal & Larry Hutcheson; and her companion, Joseph Ross. She worked for CSX Railroad and was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include brother & sister-in-law, Rufus Ondy Terrill & wife, Linda of Atlanta, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Brenda Johnson & husband, Ossie of Calhoun, GA, and Alma Jo Molmer & h

Walter Robert Johnston, Sr., age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was born April 19, 1934, in Atlanta, GA, to the late, Carl Jasper Johnston & the late, Florrie Denton Johnston. Mr. Johnston was a U. S. Army veteran. He worked for Yellow Freight for 38 years and was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie Elliott Johnston; son, Bob Johnston of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Precilla & Kent Hubbard of Powder Springs, GA and Patrice & Mark Lawson of Powder Springs, GA; grandchildren, Brya

Lula Coombs Vaughan, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was born August 14, 1922, in Lexington, KY, and was preceded in death by her parents, John & Hampton Alford; first husband, Joe A. Coombs, Sr.; and second husband, Wesley Vaughan. She was retired from the Burroughs Corporation as a secretary. Mrs. Vaughan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Joe & Gayle Coombs of Dallas, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Reverend Len Stowe of Fayetteville, GA; step-son, Mike Vaughan

Robert L. McDowell, age 66, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. The son of the late, Samuel & Connie Mae McDowell, he was born August 7, 1945, in Cedartown, GA. He was a self-employed construction worker. Mr. McDowell was a member of the Powder Springs Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Allen McDowell; sons & daughters-in-law, Roby & Sandra McDowell of Dallas, GA, Shawn & Mary McDowell of Dallas, GA, and Scott & Linda Smith of Akron, OH; daughters & son-in-law, Shannon Smith of Hawaii, Shanie & Victor McCarty of Ma

Louise B. Huddleston, age 89, Smyrna, GA, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. She was born in Jasper, GA, July 25, 1922, and was preceded in death by her parents, William & Mattie Blan; husband, Reverend James Lewis Huddleston; brother, Jack Blan; daughter-in-law, Carlene Huddleston; and grandchild, Beth Huddleston. Mrs. Huddleston was married to Reverend Huddleston for 67 years and she served with him as the pastor’s wife for 64 years. She was a member of Welcome Grove Baptist Church in Smyrna, GA. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, James Gerald “Buddy” Huddle

Coach Joe Williams, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. He was born in Marietta, GA, December 29, 1929, and was preceded in death by his parents, Earl DeWitt Williams & Willie Mae Williams and a sister, Tattie Mae Williams Roan. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and attended Marion Military Institution. Coach Williams graduated from Auburn University, where he majored in science and education. He then was a teacher and coached football at both Westminister High School and Paulding County High School. Coach Williams did a lot of work with t

Billy Leon Womack, age 62, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He was born June 9, 1949, in Dallas, GA, to Evelyn Geraldine Rakestraw Womack and the late, J. L. Womack, and was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Womack. Mr. Womack was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors, after 30 years of service and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Carlene Beatty Womack; daughters & sons-in-law, Michelle & Jared Holland of Dallas and Stephanie & Chris Shipman of Dallas; mother Evely

Sammy Ralph Cole, age 64, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011. He was born on August 22, 1947, in Dallas, GA, to the late Ralph and Audie Cole. Mr. Cole was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from Lockheed where he worked as a plumber for 30 years. Survivors include, wife, Robin Cole of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Russ & Michelle Cole of Dallas, and Brent & Lisa Miller of Acworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy & Chuck Kennedy of Dallas, and Tara & Jay Hiett of Dallas; brother, Dr. Robert & Stacy Lane of Macon; sister-in-law, Jan &a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-445-7133 Beavers Pauline Shead Beavers, age 94, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was born on August 22, 1917 in Dallas, GA to the late John David and Fannie Isabel Shead. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her son, Clarence Daniel Beavers, her sisters, Annie Pearl Lackey, Eula Jones and Clemmie Idella Hardin, and her brothers, Chester Elisha Shead, Charles Goldin Shead and Embry Jarvis Shead. Survivors include her

J. C. Qualls, age 90, of Hiram, GA, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was born in Marietta, GA, December 4, 1920, and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Qualls & Mary Hughes Qualls; wife, Ester Era Fowler Qualls; and brother, Roy Qualls. He was a resident of Cobb County in his youth, growing up near Marietta where he and his family farmed. He routinely sold fruits and vegetables on the square in Marietta. Mr. Qualls joined the Army in 1941 and after having been promised that his service would not be needed, married the love of his life, Esther, in 1942. He was

Lorene Pittman, age 81, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born on August 6, 1930, in Knoxville, TN, and was preceded in death by her parents, John & Estie White; her husband, Frank Pittman; and daughters, Carolyn Pearson and Evelyn Peels. Survivors include grandchildren, Brandy Michelle Vise of Hiram, and Joy Clayton & husband, Ray of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Tyler Clayton and Madison Clayton. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 3 p.m., from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. Interment wil

Jonathan Dale Jon Osborne, age 32, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was born in Cobb County, on September 8, 1979, and was preceded in death by his brother, James Ricky Latham, Jr. and grandparents, Johnny & Inez Osborne. Mr. Osborne worked as an electrician for Classic Wiring. Survivors include his father, Dale & Carol Osborne of Dallas, GA; mother, Cindy & James Ricky Latham of Dallas, GA; girlfriend, Jodi Shanah Young of Dallas, GA; daughter, Lonah Young of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Cecil & Nell Bickers of Dallas, GA and Lillian Latham of Ac

Jane Wix Shelkett, 67, died peacefully on Sunday November 13, 2011 after complications from heart surgery. Jane graduated from South Cobb High School and attended Mercer University and University of West Georgia. She was on the cutting edge of female owned companies when she formed Jane Wix Enterprises in the late 60’s and operated her own airfreight company for many years. Jane was a natural born musician and could play several musical instruments. She especially loved playing her accordion and her “Baby Grand” piano. She is survived by her sons, Jeff and Rita Linch of Flower Mound Tx;

Michael C. McGowan, age 57, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Marietta, to the late Andrew & Grace McGowan. Mr. McGowan worked as a machinist for Roll Solutions for over 20 years. Survivors include son, Michael McGowan, JR; brother and sister-in-law, John & Karen McGowan of Kennesaw; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eloise Veitch of Dallas, Maureen & Bill Maxwell of Dallas, Annette & Tim Evans of Nicholson, GA, and Patsy LaVigne of Temple; nephew, Xaviar Veitch of Dallas; grandson, Tristin Michael Ace McGowan of Mariet

Betty Jo Harris, age 76, of Taylorsville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. She was born December 29, 1934, in Taylorsville, Georgia and was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley Waters and Mae Belle (Wilson) Waters; husband of 50 years, H. Alton Harris; and sister, Margie Kay. Mrs. Harris worked at E-Z Mills, Peoples Bank of Taylorsville for 13 years and owned a dress shop “under the bridge” in Cartersville before working side by side with her husband at Harris Food Store for years. Mrs. Harris was a devoted member of Floyd Creek Baptist Church in Taylorsv

Jamie Scoggins, age 35, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011. The son of Teresa Scoggins and the late, Joe Scoggins, he was born August 12, 1976, in Austell, GA. Mr. Scoggins worked for McGravery Heating & Air. He was a member of Revival Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Teresa Self Scoggins of Powder Springs, GA; son, Tyler Scoggins of Temple, GA; daughter, Summer Scoggins of Temple, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Roger & Angele Smith of Ringgold, GA; grandmother, Lorena Self of Powder Springs, GA; uncles, James & Debbie Self of Pow