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John Lambert Craton, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The son of the late, Reverend Phillip Craton & the late, Irma Lee Gurley Craton, he was born October 27, 1942, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Craton was retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. Survivors include his wife, Linda Morris Craton; son & daughter-in-law, Derrick & Shannon Craton of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Alfred & Brenda Craton of Dallas, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Jean & Larry Silbaugh of Dallas, GA; brother-in-law, Harold & Pat Morris of Dall

Mike Myers, age 37, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. He was born in Decatur, GA, March 28, 1974. Mr. Myers worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad as a yard master and he was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Heather Griffeth Myers; sons, Mike Myers, Jr. of Greyson, GA and Brian Myers of Dallas, GA; daughter, Lauren Myers of Dallas, GA; parents, James Paul Myers, Jr. & Amelia Myers of San Destin, FL; brother & sister-in-law, Jay & Holly Myers of Georgia; sisters, Doshia Centeno of Florida, Brittney Squires of Georgia and A

Quentin Wiley, age 91, of Hiram, GA, passed away July 22, 2011. Born in Houschton, GA, June 9, 1920, he was preceded in death by his father, Cicero Scott Wiley; mother, Molly Wiley; brothers, Travis Wiley, Cicero Scott Wiley, Jr., Joe Wiley, and Jim Wiley; and sister, Ellen Venable. Mr. Wiley retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church, Dallas, GA. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ola Mae Wiley of Hiram, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Brenda & Jim Underwood of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Beth & Mark Taglieber of Hira

Justin Priest, age 22, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was born March 1, 1989, in Austell, GA, and was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Priest and grandfather, J. D. Priest. Justin graduated from Paulding County High School. He worked for Sparkles Roller Rink. Survivors include his mother, Sharon Kay Priest of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Dot Priest of Dallas, GA; aunts & uncles, Joan Priest of Canton, GA, Judy Priest of Dallas, GA, Debbie & Mark Richardson of Canton, GA, and Jerry Priest of Dallas, GA; sister-in-law, Janna Priest-McNinch of Powd

Danny Eison, age 59, of Rome, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Walter & Geraldine Eison. Mr. Eison was a United States Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Sweet water Baptist Church. He was a 1969 graduate of Douglas County High School. Mr. Eison loved softball, baseball, football, the Florida Gators, spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed history and the Civil War Era. Survivors include,sons and daughters-in-law, Matt & Dawn Eison of Canton, and Jeremy & Kristi Eison of Douglasvill

Bettie Westcott Jordan, age 79, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011. She was born on October 30, 1931, in Gadsden, AL, to the late Frank and Alma Westcott. Mrs. Jordan retired from Bellsouth as a Circuit Design Manager after 38 years. She was a member of Dallas First United Methodist Church, American Heart Board, and CASA of Dallas. Survivors include, husband of 30 years, Jimmy Jordan of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Jody & Cindy Jordan of Rockmart, and Jay & Wendy Jordan of Andalusia, AL; sister-in-law, Mrs. Glenda McBurnett of Glencoe, AL; grandchildren, Cleve

Jeri Colvin, age 69, of Snellville, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011. The daughter of the late, Lionel E. & Georgia Warren, she was born July 5, 1942, in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Colvin was retired as a legal secretary. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edwin “Ed” Colvin; sons & daughters-in-law, Brett & Teresa Barron of Powder Springs, GA, Edwin & Melissa Colvin, Jr. of Marietta, GA, and Greg & Cathy Colvin of Athens, GA; daughter, Marie & Danny Pickard of Locust Grove, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Gle

Evolyn Bone Austin, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. Born in Decatur, GA, November 11, 1924, she was preceded in death by her father & mother, Marion & Deffie Mae Bone; husband, Sidney Lanier Austin; and daughter, Deffie Denisha Austin. Mrs. Austin was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her nephew, Ottis Bone of Dallas, GA; niece, Frances Harrison & husband, Gene of Stockbridge, GA; and many great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 3:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor William Funk o

Ruby Carter Winters, age 94, of Lawrenceville, GA (formerly of Powder Springs, GA), passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011. She was born in Rockmart, GA, September 20, 1916, to the late, John & Mary Carter. Her husband, the late Howard Winters, preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Winters was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters & son-in-law, Lynda Winters Creech & husband, Gary of Lawrenceville, GA, and Edna Cole McDonald of Powder Springs, GA; sister, ONeal Payton, Pensacola, FL; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-gra

Frances Lee Gamel, age 79, of Mableton, GA, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. The daughter of the late, William Leonard Smith & the late, Irene Nancy Wood Smith, she was born January 27, 1932 in Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conis S. Gamel and her sisters, Louise Nelson and Helen Newman. Mrs. Gamel was a member of Lost Mountain Church of God. She loved God and her church more than anything, and she read the Bible through 130 times. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Brenda & Daniel Odum of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Kim & Jeff Mer

Joseph “Joe” Miller, age 45, of Dallas, formally of Hummelstown, PA, passed away on July 9, 2011. He was born on December 2, 1965, in Hershey, PA. Mr. Miller was a Veteran of the United States Army, employed at Brasfield & Gorie as a superintendent, and a member of Bethany Christian Church. He was the son of J. Norman and Carol Taylor Miller of Ball Ground, GA. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Lydia Scott Miller of Dallas; daughters, Brittany Miller of Dallas, Jennifer & Brian Barden of Dallas, and Amy Deavers of Dallas; grandson, Jack Taylor Barden of Dal

Ricky L. Argo, age 57, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. He was born on April 1, 1954, in Austell, GA, to the late George & Lois Argo. Mr. Argo was employed as an x-ray technician for over 37 years and was a member of Corner Baptist Church in Powder Springs. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Catherine Argo of Dallas; son, Shayne Argo & significant other, Kara Sengrath of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Mary & Chase Barnett of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth & Carol Argo of Powder Springs; grandchildren, Selena Argo of Dallas, and Treysen

Lynda Gail Rowell Cook, age 61, of Southside, AL (formerly of Douglasville, GA), passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was born December 18, 1949, in Chamblee, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Mary Frances Rowell; husband, Donald Edward Cook; and daughter, Mary Ann Bottoms. Lynda had worked as a secretary for K-Mart and a teller for Regions Bank. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She always lived her life to serve, love, and care for others. Family was very important to her. Lynda married her best friend, Don Cook,

William “Bill” Atcheson, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was born in Paulding County, GA, May 14, 1923, and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Lucille Atcheson; wife, Mary Jeanette Meeks Atcheson; brother, Thomas Earl Atcheson; and sister, Catherine Jones. Mr. Atcheson was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked in Civil Service for 30 years, first at Ft. McPherson and then retired from the Corp of Engineers 3rd Army Recreation Area at Altoona. Mr. Atcheson was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his brother

Maddox Martin, infant son of Tracy Martin and April Wendt, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011. He was born in Austell, GA, on June 26, 2011. Survivors include his parents, Tracy Martin and April Wendt of Dallas, GA; brothers, Benjamin Martin of Dallas, GA and Andrew Martin of Dallas, GA; sisters, Ashley Martin of Dallas, GA and Lauren Martin of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Wesley Martin of Dallas, GA, Sherry Perrine of Dallas, GA, and Kenneth Wendt of Hiram, GA. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 1, 2011, at 2:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Billy Bell offic

Nona Francine Cates, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was born January 23, 1940, in Riverside, CA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Manuel Barrigan & Frances Rose Barrigan and a brother, Jerry Barrigan. Mrs. Cates was a homemaker and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bill Cates; daughters & sons-in-law, Tonya & Robert Hardy of Dallas, GA, Sonja Bradshaw of Smyrna, GA, Janet & Edgar Flores of Leander, TX, Jamie Webb of Dallas, GA, Sherri Hardy of Dallas, GA, and Debi & Mickey Carney of C

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 Tate Debora Jane Tate, age 55, of Dallas passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011. She was born on January 4, 1956 in Welsh, La. to the late Edward Joseph and Sybil Marie Crader. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Crader. Survivors include her children, Curtis & Julia Tate of Dallas, Kimberly Tate & Fiance’ John Ballengee of Dallas, Nicholas, Dustin & Chad Tate; a brother & sister-in-law, Eddie Crader Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Jennings, La; sisters and brother-in-law, Charlotte & David Fria

CORLEY Susan M. Corley, age 53, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011. She was born on April 25, 1958 in Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Moore, and mother, Ann Moore. Susan graduated Paulding County High School class of 1976. She also graduated West Georgia College with an Undergraduate degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Education. She was a special education teacher from 1981 till present with the Paulding County School System, and also taught at the First Baptist Church, Dallas Kindergarten and Preschool programs. Surviving are her husban

Esme’ Mavis Cross, age 92, of Bremen, GA, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. She was born July 5, 1918, in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late, Harold Jeffis Benjamin Wilson and the late, Edith Wilson. Mrs. Cross was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Victor James Cross; sons & daughters-in-law, Alan & Martha Cross of Augusta, GA and Graham & Vicki Cross of Dallas, GA; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 3:00 PM, from Paulding Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Tommy Chapman officiat

Terry “J.T” Sorrells, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on June 11, 2011. He was born on December 29, 1942, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Jason Parham Sorrells. He was employed with Lockheed as an inspector for 34 years and was a member of Cross Plains Christian Church. Survivors include wife, Annette Sorrells of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Jason & Tammy Sorrells of Knoxville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Anissa & Michael Smith of Hattiesburg, MS; mother, Evelyn Sorrells of Dallas; niece, Brandie Holcomb of Acworth; grandchildren, Shaun & Erin Bur

Wesley Huffman, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011. He was born in Blue Ridge, GA, October 13, 1943, and was preceded in death by his father, Jack Huffman and mother, Louise Phillips. Mr. Huffman was the former owner of American Corvette in Powder Springs, GA, was a member of Classic Glass Corvette Club and was a classic car and parts enthusiast. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and was well loved in the community. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Fowler Huffman; children, Chris & Scott Smith of Douglasville, GA, Toni & Brad Kittrell of Hiram,

Dorothy Annette Shelton, age 84, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was born on January 9, 1927, in Maysville, GA, to the late Hugh & Lorena Hill, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Walter Brooks. Mrs. Shelton retired as a secretary after 30 years of service with the State Department of Defense, and was a member of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Brooks of L.A., California, and Terry & Cathy Brooks of Dallas; daughters, Karen Evans of Montgomery, AL, and Cheryl Spencer of Acworth; sis

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Chad Austin Leggett, age 24, of Douglasville, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was born on May 15, 1987 in Marietta, GA. Chad was a 2005 graduate of Hiram High School. After high school he attended Southern Polytechnic State University and graduated from Faithful Guardian EMT School in 2010. He was an EMT for Puckett EMS and a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. Chad enjoyed hunting, bass fishing, anything outdoors and riding 4 wheelers. In his own words “I am your typica

Nick Milling, age 29, of Austell, GA, passed away May 18, 2011. The son of Harold Dean Milling, Jr. & JoAnn Milling, he was born September 17, 1981, in Austell, GA. Nick worked as an auto mechanic for Lou Sobh Automotive. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Powder Springs. Survivors include his wife, Kristy Renee Milling of Austell, GA; daughter, Baleigh Grace Milling of Austell, GA; parents, Harold Dean Milling, Jr. & JoAnn Milling of Hiram, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Jennifer & Bill Cooling of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Hazel Thomason of Powder Springs

Louise Lucy Dobbs, age 77, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Born April 9, 1934, in Maxton, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Mary Locklear; brother, Will Locklear; sisters, Sue Locklear, Annie Lowery, Mary Hunt, Lorraine Oxendine and Maudie Oxendine. Mrs. Dobbs worked for 23 years, in the Dekalb County School System, on the school nutrition staff at Clifton Elementary School. She was a member of Dorsett Shoals Baptist Church in Douglasville. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Thomas Emory Dobbs; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas