Clark Funeral Home

Larry Postell Gaines, age 63, of Powder Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011. He was born on November 19, 1947, in Waco, TX, to the late James Stewart & Alma Gaines. Mr. Gaines was self-employed as a truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include sons, Johnathan Gaines of Powder Springs, and Larry Postell Gaines, JR, of Powder Springs; daughter, Natasha Gaines of Rome; brothers, Ronald Gaines of Waco, TX, Bigen Gaines of Waco, TX, and Peewee Gaines of Waco, TX; sisters, Debra Ann Gaines of Waco, TX, and Faye Gaines of Waco, TX; and numerous nieces

Keith Willard Getsay, age 66, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. He was born on June 11, 1944, in Wellsboro, PA, to the late Charles and Marget Getsay. Mr. Getsay was a master craftsman and worked as a superintendant in construction. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Mary Ellen Getsay of Dallas; son, Kyle Getsay of Wellsboro, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi Marie & Michael Johnson of Mechanicsburg, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald & Geri Getsay of Bradenton, FL: sister and brother-in-law, Jean & Eldred Frost of Land-O-Lakes, FL; and two grandsons

Darlene DeMato Torrence, age 75, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. She was born on July 18, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late John and Augusta DeMato, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Marvin Torrence. Mrs. Torrence was a member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth M. Torrence, Jr, of Hiram, Denis Lee & Joanne Torrence of Hiram, and Jerry Wade & Julie Torrence of Kennesaw; daughters and son-in-law, Charlene Ann Torrence of Hiram, and Candie Sue & Alan Elerson of Powder Springs;

Margaret Elizabeth Patterson, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. She was born August 6, 1924 in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Archie Clifford Addison; mother, Dillie Octavia Addison; husband, Calvin Estel Patterson; son, Ronnie Calvin Patterson; and great-grandson, Bo Patterson. Mrs. Patterson had worked as a secretary for the Winecoff Apartments in Atlanta. She was a member of Revival Baptist Church. Survivors include her grandchildren, Craig Patterson of Nashville, TN and Amber Patterson of Rome, GA; two great-grandchildren; siste

Glenda Fay Ferguson, age 69, of Dallas, GA, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. The daughter of the late, Harold & Essie B. Thomas, she was born on March 15, 1941, in Hogansville, GA. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Harvey Ferguson; son & daughter-in-law, Gene Ferguson & wife, Renee of Tennessee; daughter & son-in-law, Vickie Lynn Drummond & husband, Scott of Virginia; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 9,

Kevin Zackary Wolfe, age 24, of Acworth, GA, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. He was born in Douglasville, GA, August 28, 1986. He worked as a landscaper for Above & Beyond. Survivors include his father, Zackary Dean Wolfe of New Georgia, GA; mother, Kathy May Bruton of Marietta, GA; brother, Kenneth Phillip Fowler of Marietta, GA; sister, Kristie Fowler of Acworth, GA; grandparents, Flora Lackey of Piedmont, AL and Van Landis of Cincinnati, OH; nephews, Jacob Fowler of Acworth, GA and Joseph Fowler of Acworth, GA. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 9, 2011, at 12:00 PM, f

John D. Ragsdale, age 88, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011. He was born on January 8, 1922, in Hiram, to the late Clinton S.R. and Florene Ragsdale, and was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Myrtle Ragsdale, and son, Johnny Ragsdale. Mr. Ragsdale was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the United States Navy Marines. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-law, Larry & Joan Ragsdale of Dallas, and Terry Ragsdale of Hiram; brother, C.W. “Buddy” Ragsdale or Hiram; sister, Carolyn Garmon of Hiram; grandchildren, Jeff Ragsdale of Dallas, Sh

Virginia Pitts Gresham, age 91, of Austell, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011. She was born on April 28, 1919, in Orchard Hill, GA, to the late Earl and Carolyn Pitts, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Frank Gresham. Mrs. Gresham was a member of Mabel White Baptist Church in Macon, GA, and retired from Middle Georgia Hospital, with 30 years of service as a Practical Nurse. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Johnny & Patsy Gresham of Juliet, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Carol & John Clark of Douglasville; sisters, Elizabeth Harper of Griffin, GA, Sara

George “Ralph” Vickrey, age 80, of Powder Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 01, 2011. He was born on June 10, 1930, in Atmore, AL, to the late George and Vera Vickrey, and was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Elton Vickrey. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was a Master Crew Chief for the United States Air Force for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Myrna Vickrey of Powder Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Eugene Vickrey of Dallas, George Edward & Andrea Vickrey of Dallas, Steven Alan & Elizabeth Vickrey of Dallas, Timothy Earl &

G. W. Osborne, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010. A native of Paulding County, he was born in Dallas, GA, March 5, 1924, and was preceded in death by his father & mother, Rich & Rhoda Osborne. Mr. Osborne retired from the Marietta Housing Authority after 36 years. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church and Dallas Masonic Lodge #182. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Imogene Davis Osborne; son & daughter-in-law, Sammy & Donna Osborne of Hiram, GA; daughter, Susan Vanek of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Scott Vanek & wife, Cindy,

Grady Jack Conn, Sr., age 82, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010. The son of the late, Homer Clarence Conn & the late, Lizzie Beth Conn, he was born September 19, 1928, in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Conn worked for 60 years in the steel industry. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Emma Catherine Conn; son & daughter-in-law, Mike & Melissa Conn of Douglasville, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Louann & Tony Portwood of Powder Springs, GA and Linda & Tony Black of Hiram, GA; sister, Emmer Jean Robinson of Dallas, GA; seven grandc

Samuel Sanders “Sandy” Green, age 52, of Douglasville (Paulding County), GA, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010. He was born June 13, 1958 in Marietta, GA, to Howard Watson Green, Sr. & Edna Mae Green. Mr. Green was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include his wife, Sherri Lyn Green; sons, Michael Sanders Green of Marietta, GA and Samuel Joshua Green of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Emily Green Phillips of Douglasville, GA; parents, Howard Watson Green, Sr. & Edna Mae Green of Smyrna, GA; brother, Greg Green of Smyrna, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Jane & Van

William Patterson Sumpter, Jr., age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. He was born August 16, 1935, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by his father, William Patterson Sumpter, Sr. and mother, Mary Autry Sumpter. Mr. Sumpter had worked in retail sales for Sherwin-Williams. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Janet Arnold Sumpter; son & daughter-in-law, Brian & Tina Sumpter of Dallas; brother, Michael Sumpter of Decatur; and grandchildren, Holly Sumpter, Ryan Sumpter and Patrick Sumpter. Funeral

Larry David Haney, age 54, of Douglasville, passed away on December 25, 2010. He was born on September 4, 1956, in Austell, GA, to the late Ralph and Ora Haney. He was employed by Ford Motor Company where he worked for 30 years as a painter. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Haney of Douglasville; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa & William Faulk of Villa Rica; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane & Calvin Crutchfield of Lithia Springs, Kathy & Franklin Turner of Douglasville, Joyce & Rickey Crutchfield of Dallas, and Cindy Crowe of Douglasville; granddaughter, Destiny Hane

AIKEN Thomas H. Aiken, Sr., age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born in Silver Springs, KY, September 26, 1929. Thomas was married to Betty Rakestraw Aiken for sixty years. He is the father of Lisa (David) Butler and Laura (Bill) Carruth. His grandchildren are Jodie (Ashley) Henson, Kristen Carruth, Kate Carruth, and Karoline Carruth. Great-grandchildren are Asher Henson and Breck Henson. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas H. Aiken, Jr. (Tommy), his parents Jodie A. Aiken and Maple Woodruff Aiken, and his sister Miss Juanita Aiken. He was a

Wade Thompson, age 61, of Marietta, GA, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. The son of the late, Earl Wade Thompson and the late, Emmie Janet Thompson, he was born October 8, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Thompson served in the Air National Guard. He was the former owner of Jeff-Lyn Enterprises and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Jeffery Wade Thompson of Douglasville, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Amy Meredith Thompson of Douglasville, GA and Jennifer & Jeff Moreland of Lithia Springs, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Calvin & Cindy Thompson o

Reverend Johnny Louis Woodward, Sr., age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010. The son of the late, Robert Harrison Woodward and the late, Lola Daisy Smith Woodward, he was born March 9, 1927, in Cartersville, GA. Reverend Woodward was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a Mason for 50 years, first joining the Kennesaw Lodge #33 and later moved to the Dallas Lodge #182. Reverend Woodward served as pastor of Banks Chapel Baptist Church, Crossroads Baptist Church, High Shoals Baptist Church, Cochran Ridge Baptist Church, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Stoners Chapel

Harlan Eugene Hillman, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010. The son of the late, Nelson Theodore Hillman and the late, Borghild Louise Olsen Hillman, he was born June 10, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, where he lived most of his life. Mr. Hillman established Harco, Inc. and sold industrial products all over the Midwest for more than 35 years. He attended Providence Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife of more than 61 years, Dolores Mae Thurber Hillman; son, Stephen Eugene Hillman & wife, Sherry of Acworth, GA; daughter, Christine Louise Boroff of Ma

Zarina Atieno Okeyo, infant daughter of Eliud & Pauline Okeyo, of Dallas, GA, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born November 6, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. Besides her parents, she is also survived by her sister, Zindzi Okeyo of Dallas, GA; and grandparents, Rebecca Olela, Samuel Olela, Hannah Okeyo and Lameck Okeyo all of Kenya. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 19, 2010, at 2:00 PM, from the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Hiram, GA, with Pastor Bill Funk officiating. Interment will follow in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at th

Donald Lee Scalf, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He was born in Unionville, Missouri, March 13, 1945, and was preceded in death by his father & mother, Roy Lee Scalf & Catherine Scalf, and wife, Lola Annette Norton Scalf. Mr. Scalf was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Douglasville Masonic Lodge #289. He was retired as a truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines after 22 years of service. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Donald Wayne Scalf & wife, Jackie and Brian Keith Scalf & wife, Shelly of Cuss

Delores Melton, age 64, of Cedar Bluff, AL, formerly of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born in Rome, GA, August 18, 1946, and was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Carter, Sr., mother, Geneva Delores Carter and husband, Gene Melton. Mrs. Melton was the owner/real estate broker of Paulding’s Best Realty in Dallas, GA and Waterways Realty in Cedar Bluff, AL. She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Jeff Melton & wife, Ellen of Perry, GA, Gene Melton, Jr. & wife, Sandi of Dallas, GA, Ken Melton & wife, Dusti of Dallas,

Edward Leon Roach, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010. The son of the late, Ernest T. & Hazel Irene Roach, he was born in Buford, GA, November 27, 1929. His sister, Judy Harris, preceded him in death. Mr. Roach was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U. S. Air Force. He was the owner of Captain Eddie’s Restaurant for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Jean Roach; sons, David P. Gunter of Dallas, GA, and Cody Sosebee of Hiram, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Douglas & Ellen Roach of Marietta, GA, Lamar Roach of Marietta, GA, and Billy &

Leonard F. DePerno, age 95, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010. He was born October 20, 1915, in South Wales, New York. Mr. DePerno was preceded in death by his parents, Cosmos & Clotilde DePerno; wife, Charlotte DePerno; five brothers; and two sisters. He was retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Erie County Sheriff’s Department in South Wales, New York. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Leonard R. & Christine DePerno of Dallas, GA and Thomas & Debra DePerno of East Aurora, NY; daughter & son-in-law, Mary Ann & Gilbert Elden of

Irene R. Duvall, age 58, of Villa Rica, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. She was born on February 24, 1952, in Tucson, AZ, to the late Robert & Eva Ruiz, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Duvall. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Roy & Jennifer Duvall of Woodstock; daughter, Eva Marie Duvall of Smyrna; sisters, Helen Fain of Augusta, and Mary Ruiz of Utah. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at 2:00 PM, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Don Rackley officiating. Interment will follow in Bullard Family Cemeter

DODSON Mary Hart Dodson, age 95, of Dallas, GA passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. She was born in Atlanta, GA on September 5, 1915, and was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Hart; her mother, Susie Teal Hart, and husband, Gene Dodson, son John Phillip Cash, and brothers Charles M. Hart, Albert Hart. Mrs. Dodson careers was a school teacher for Paulding County and later a designer tech for Lockheed for 30 years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for 75 years. She completed and received her degree in education from West Georgia College at the age of 77, the old