Clark Funeral Home

Frank Watts Sr. , age 83, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Thorsby, AL., to the late Layfayette and Johnie Watts. Mr. Watts worked as a Aircraft supervisor for Lockheed Martin for 33 years. He was in The Army National Guard and a member of Springdale Baptist Church in Rockmart, GA. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Carolyn B. Watts of Powder Springs, GA., sons; Frank and Janice Watts of Chatsworth, GA., Wes and Tracy Watts of Dallas, GA., daughter, Carla and Lance McCravy of Dallas, GA., sisters; Kathryn Thomas of Bessemer,

Misty “Lala” Conley, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born on December 23, 1961 in Dallas, GA. to Charles and Linda Ray. Ms. Conley worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office of Powder Springs for over 25 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sarah Conley. Survivors include her son, Michael and Angelia Conley of Powder Springs, GA., brother, Eddie and Janet Ray of Dallas, GA., sisters; Cherrie Ray of Powder Springs, GA., Sandie and Gene Melton of Dallas, GA., Mary Conley of Powder Springs, GA., Aunt and Uncle, Andy and Murlen

Logan Matthew Paulsen, age 19, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1999, in Greenville, Ohio. Survivors include parents, Keith & Catherine Paulsen of Dallas, GA; brother, Zachary Paulsen of Dallas, GA; sisters, Halie Morris of Ohio, Heather Paulsen of GA, Lennah Paulsen of Dallas, GA, Delylah Paulsen of Dallas, GA, and Taite Paulsen of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Frances & William Cohen of Dallas, GA, Robert Paulsen of Florida, and Becky Stanfill of Ohio. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018, at 12 PM

Alan Pettway, age 59, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He was born on February 24, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Jackie Pettway. Alan retired after 40 years from AT&T, where he worked as a cable repairman. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Pettway of Douglasville, GA; father, Steve Pettway of Acworth, GA; brother, Keith & Lisa Pettway of Dallas, GA; sister, Dana & Larry H. Lind of Dallas, GA; nieces and nephews, Nicole & John Anderson, Neal & Brit

Eric "Louie" Bruner, age 59, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born December 27, 1958 in Fort Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Bruner. He was a member of IUDE Local 926 and was a crane operator, he was also a member of the Hiram Volunteer Fire Department from 1984-1989. He was the first Volunteer Fireman in Georgia to become a Georgia Smoke Diver. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, LaNette Morgan Bruner, of Hiram, GA; family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Clark Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. L

Joey Gunter, age 58, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born on May 20, 1960, in Douglasville, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Mae Gunter. Mr. Gunter was self employed as a carpenter for over 45 years and was of Baptist Faith. Joey was a loving husband and father, loved teaching and helping others when in need and never asked for anything in return. He had lots of patience and a good sense of humor. Joey enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Annette Gunter of Dallas, GA; sons, D.J Dutton & Hilary Smith

Charles ‘Leonard’ Kinsey, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1927, in Chattanooga, TN and was preceeded in death by his parents, Charles Arthur Kinsey and Ethel Crabbe Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey was a self employed Brick Mason for over forty years, he was also a faithful member of Mount Vernon Baptist church for many years where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Francis Richardson Kinsey of Dallas, GA; daughters, Brenda & Edward Corley of Dallas, GA, Karen & Tim Thiele of Acworth, GA; Son, Mike &

Mildred R. Martin, age 91, of Dallas, GA, passed away on July 24, 2018. She was born on March 31, 1927, in Akron, OH, to the late C.A & Eva Reynolds, and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Earl Martin, and brother, A.G Reynolds. Mrs. Martin was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include children, Dewy Lee & Shirley Hart of Merritt Island, FL, Keith & Sue Harris of Panama City, FL, Janis & Glenn O’Neal of Dallas, GA, and Randy & Peggy Martin of Panama City, FL; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Christopher Noel Spann, age 44, of Dallas, GA, passed away on July 13, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1974, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Noel Terry Spann. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Rita & John David Litzenberger of Dallas, GA; children, Austin Rodriguez of Carrollton, GA, Cody Neal Spann of Pittsburgh, GA, and Haley Nicole Yerby of Palmetto, GA; brothers, Shawn Spann of Griffin, GA, and Nicholas Spann of Georgia. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of the arrangemen

JoAnn Florence Smith went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018. JoAnn was born on April 18, 1935 in Powder Springs, GA. She was the daughter of Frank and Flora Florence, one of eight children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Jesse David Smith. JoAnn and David had six children, thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. JoAnn loved the Lord and she loved her family. She was a “Trailblazer” joining the work force at 16 years old as a cashier at A & P and then quickly advanced to the position of bookkeeper. She and her husband David ran a very successf

William Larry Winters, age 72, of Temple, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1946, in Dallas, GA and was preceded in death by his parents, William Paul Winters and Lottie Estelle Hollis Winters; sister, Shirley Chupp, nephew, Jeff Singleton, and niece, LeAnne Winters Dobson. Mr. Winters retired in 2012 from Austell Box Board after twenty-nine years of service. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Janice Smith Winters of Temple, GA; daughters, Lisa Hannah of Temple, GA, and Tonya & James Primm of Dallas, GA; granddaughter, Jessieca & D

Linda Gravett Lollis, age 71 of Dallas, GA passed away at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was a “special rose” the Lord gave to her husband Joe, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, who was God fearing and loved her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; James Virgil and Fay Brazell Gravett; son, Jamie Lollis and brother, Danny Gravett. Survivors include her husband, William Paul “Joe” Lollis of Dallas, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald “Duke” and Cynthia Lollis of Dallas, GA, Shane and Jessica Lollis of Dalla

Barbara McFarland, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1936, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Arthur & Lillie Mullinax, and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McFarland, daughter, Gail Simmons, and sister, Ruth Lindsay. Mrs. McFarland, worked as an assistant manager for Bellsouth and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping at thrift stores, going to yard sales and antiques. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening, traveling and she also enjoyed singing when s

Billy Rainwater, age 86, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born on March 22, 1932, in Dallas, GA, to the late Herman Jefferson & Alice Mae Rainwater. Mr. Rainwater owned Rainwater Heating and Air, where he worked for over 40 years, and was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include wife of 66 years, Monnie Rainwater of Dallas, GA; son, Creig & Wendy Rainwater of Dallas, GA; daughter, Pam & Mike Mullins of Douglasville, GA; sister, Margaret Crane of Dallas, GA; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. F

Joe Calhoun, age 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1953 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late James and Annette Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun attended Atlanta Area Technical School, earning a certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology. He later went on to work for Hawker Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation) for 30 years, retiring in 2017 as a Senior Field Engineer. In his free time, Joe enjoyed the outdoors, American history, model airplanes, motorcycles, and tinkering on anything with wheels. He was a tireless worker and always quick to help his wife and kids r

Nora “Elaine” Watkins Coe, age 76 years of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Home. She was born on January 1, 1942 in Mt. Airy, NC and was employed with Winn Dixie for 20+ years as an accountant. Elaine was preceded in death by her loving parents; Frank Golden and Ollie Ester Swafford Watkins; brother, Harold Loyd Watkins and grandchild, Kelly Taylor. Survivors include her ex-husband, Jerry Coe of Dallas, GA; children, Frank and Zana Burmaster of Chamblee, GA, Dorothy Sands and Patrick Dunn of Dallas, GA and Kenneth and Crystal Coe of Dallas, G

Glenda Gail Eubanks Jenkins, age 78 of Newborn, GA passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had many loves including Christmas, decorating, casinos, cooking Mexican food, gardening, fishing and helping people who were in need. She was a Coordinator of Corporate Events for American Family Day and preceded in death by her parents; Theron Harvey and Myrtle Eubanks and son-in-law, Brian Jenkins. Survivors include her husband, Clay Jenkins of Newborn, GA; sons, Richard and Vicky Gann of Moreland, GA, Mitch Gann of Tennessee; d

Wynell Davis Copeland, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1936, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Reese & Pauline Davis and was preceded in death by her first husband, Travis Copeland and sister, Joyce Christie. Ms. Copeland enjoyed people, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed dancing and singing. Ms. Copeland was a member of Northside Christian Church and retired from Worley-Schilling and Randall Insurance where she worked over 20 years. Survivors include her husband, John Bobar; sons, Tim & Tracy Co

Dorothy Louise Butler, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on May 5, 1938, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Bennie H. Polk and Jane Jackson, and was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Polk. Mrs. Butler was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Villa Rica, GA. Survivors include husband of 64 years, J.C. Butler of Dallas, GA; sons, Steve & Ramona Butler of Dallas, GA, Lonnie & Anna Butler of Cantonment, FL, Ricky & Linda Butler of Dallas, GA, and Gary Butler of Dallas, GA; brothers, Richard & Linda Polk of Jackson, GA, and Jimmy P

Boyce Monroe Hembree, age 83, of Acworth, GA (Paulding County) passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born on April 4, 1935, in Acworth, GA, to the late Charlie Andrew & Elsie Mae Hembree, and was preceded in death by his son, James Hembree. Mr. Hembree retired as a pulpwood logger and was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include children, Lynn Hembree of Cartersville, GA, Harold Hembree of Dallas, GA, Boyce & Michele Hembree of Acworth, GA, and Amanda & Jeff Clark of Austell, GA; brothers, Charles & Margie Hembree of Cartersville, GA, and Dewey Hembree of Centre, AL;

Martin Blackmon, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on June 16, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1957, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Clarence & Ora Blackmon, and was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Blackmon, Benny Blackmon, Mack Blackmon, and Jerry Blackmon; sister, Carla Newman; and brother-in-law, Charles Mercer. Mr. Blackmon was a “man with a plan”, loving and compassionate husband, and loved his country and was a true Patriot. Martin was a member of Westridge Church and was a renaissance man and real estate investor. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Penny Blackmon

Veronica Sue Hitchcock, age 46, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on June 17, 2018. She was born on April 2, 1972, in Lithia Springs, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Marion Thomas Worthington, and granddaughter, Zoey McElwaney. Mrs. Hitchcock was an avid Steelers fan. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Jeffery Hitchcock, of Powder Springs, GA; children, Kasey & Ginger Hitchcock of Calhoun, GA, Tony Moody of Powder Springs, GA, Ashley Hitchcock & Andrew Giddeons of Dallas, GA, Heather & Charles Griffin of Powder Springs, GA, and Kelly & Mason McElwa

Myrtle Matthews Morgan, age 86, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was born on October 9, 1931 in Yorkville, GA. to the late Walter and Frances Matthews. She worked as a key punch operator for Lockheed for over 25 years and was a member of Yorkville Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, LG Morgan and her son, Farrell Whitlow Brown Jr. Survivors include her son, Reece and Carla Brown of Dallas, GA., her daughter, Freda and Dan Alexander of Fitzgerald, GA., six grandchildren; Shanna Prather of White Co., GA., Matthew Brown of Woodstock, GA., Brooke

Mrs. Zuma Holland Bullock, age 100 of Dallas, GA passed away on June 14, 2018 at Presbyterian Village, Austell, GA. Zuma Holland Bullock (12/21/17 – 6/14/18) Zuma Bullock was born and lived in Dallas, GA. She was the 5th child of Henry Young Holland and Beatrice Griffin Holland of Dallas, GA. After her mom’s death in 1918 from the flu epidemic she was raised by her grandmother, Mrs. W.R. (Bella) Griffin, father and stepmom Grace Owens Holland Johns. Zuma was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Eugene H. Bullock (1983), son, Robert E. Bullock (2002), sister Lois Wills, and br

Terra Lynn McKnight, age 55, of Kennesaw, GA. passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was born on August 28, 1962 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Ms. McKnight worked as a server for Red Top Mountain State Park for 20 years and was a member of Dallas Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her father, Randal Kline. Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Griffith of Kennesaw, GA., her two brothers; Curtis and Yvonne Griffith of Panama City Beach, FL., Randal Kent of Savannah, GA., two sisters; Susan and Ralph Bass of Savannah, GA., Mitzi Harper of Savannah, GA. and several nieces and neph