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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gentry James Ray Gentry V, age 2, son of James Ray Gentry IV and Crystal Anne Gentry of Douglasville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He was born on March 31, 2007 in Austell, GA. Surviving other than his parents are his grandparents, Sandra & David Stephens of Powder Springs, Richard & Sue Tillery of Winston, GA and James Ray Gentry III of Dallas. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home i

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Martin Pete Martin, age 77, of Dallas, passed away on January 7, 2010. He was born on November 17, 1932 in Fort Payne, AL to the late John Glen Martin and Ida Maude Jarrels. He was a retired school bus driver with the Paulding County School System with 40 years of service and was a member of Martinville Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Jo Ann Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy & Cheryl Martin of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie & H

Carolyn Virginia Monk, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was born in Dallas, GA, March 15, 1925, to the late, Jones Clifford Cochran and the late, Eva Womack Cochran. Mrs. Monk was preceded in death by her husband, G. E. Buddy Monk and a great-granddaughter, Emma Caroline Cates. She was retired as a floral designer and was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Sherry & Steve Cates of Dallas; grandchild, Seth Everette Cates & wife, Libby of Dallas; great-grandchild, Elizabeth Joanna Cates; sister

James L. Morris, Jr., age 78, of Fruithurst, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. He was born October 15, 1931, in Orlando, FL, to the late, James L. Morris, Sr. and the late, Thelma Glover Morris. Mr. Morris was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Lockheed after 30 years as a flight line mechanic. He was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Fruithurst, AL. Survivors include his wife, Annie Gordon Morris; sons & daughter-in-law, Eldon & Delores Morris of Mableton, GA and Gene Morris of New Hampshire; daughters & son-in-law,

Pete Renfroe, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born September 20, 1926, and was preceded in death by his parents, Jess & Claudie Renfroe; wife, Beatrice Renfroe; and son, Anthony (Tony) Selvyn Renfroe. Mr. Renfroe worked for Paulding County for 15 years as a security guard at the landfill. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, Melvin Keith Renfroe of Dallas, Myrle Lee Renfroe of Rockmart, and James Chris Renfroe & wife, Melanie of Dallas; seven grandchil

Alta Austin Shipp, age 79, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009. She was born on August 28, 1930, in Hiram, GA, to the late Noah & Eunice Austin. Mrs. Shipp was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include, husband of 61 years, Reverend Sam Shipp, of Hiram; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy & Tom Cranford of Port St. Joe, Florida, and Wanda & Tom Marietta of Douglasville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph & Thelma Austin of Dallas, and John Starlyn & Linda Austin of Martin, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, June Bone of Dallas; Betty & Ta

Annette D. Gossett, 80 Granny of Dallas, formerly of Douglasville, GA passed away December 24, 2009 at her home. Annette is survived by her son, James B. Gossett, III (Bunk) and daughter-in-law, Deborah Gossett, granddaughter, Crystal Sizemore and Tal Sizemore; grandson, Erik Westbrooks and Alicia Westbrooks; great-grandchildren, Jaime Sizemore and Brayden Westbrooks. Annette graduated from Girls High in Atlanta and married the love of her life, James B. Gossett, Jr. in 1947. She began her career with Southern Bell in 1948 and retired with 40 years of service. She was a loving Mom and Gra

MINECCI Vickie Leatherwood Minecci, age 49, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was born on October 2, 1960, in Douglasville, GA. She was a member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church and was self employed as a beautician. Survivors include, daughters, Shaylyn Minecci of Dallas, and Mikala Minecci of Dallas; grandson, Jaxon Conlon of Dallas; and parents, Robert & Judy Leatherwood of Dallas. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at 2 p.m., from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Archie Parker officiating. Interment will be held i

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Fears Shirley Ann King Fears, age 76, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. She was born on October 17, 1933 in Sebring, FL to the late Perry Alfred and Emma Gladys King. She was a retired secretary in the medical industry and was a member of Norton Park Baptist Church in Smyrna. Mrs. Fears loved her family and craft shows. She played Bridge and was very active at the Dallas Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard H. “Pat” Fears.

E. Wayne Brasch, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was born August 25, 1941, in Columbus, GA, to the late, Walter & Doris Brasch. Mr. Brasch worked as a CPA for 45 years and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Beverly Jean Brasch; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Athena Brasch of Cedartown, GA; daughter & son-in-law, S. Shannon & Jon Cunningham of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John Earl Brasch & Belinda of Columbus, GA; ten grandchild

Leon Thomas Barber age 87 of Leesburg, AL, formerly of Paulding County, GA, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009. He was born July 2, 1922 in Paulding County, GA, son of the late, Thomas Poletius and Nova Davis Barber. Mr. Barber was a WWll Navy Veteran and a member of New Georgia Baptist Church, a charter member of New Georgia Ruritan Club, and American Legion, Bartlett Lodge #139 F&AM. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sarah Frances Barber, Leesburg, AL; daughter, Gail & Tom Wilson, Leesburg, AL; son, Tommy and Lisa Barber, Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Tammy and Kenneth Reve

Mary Priscilla Pitts, age 90, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was born May 16, 1919, in Carroll County, and was preceded in death by her parents, George Wesley Easterwood & Dorothy Railes Easterwood, and her husband, Lewis Samuel Pitts. Mrs. Pitts was retired from Coats & Clark as a spinner operator. Survivors include her son, Gerald Pitts of Douglasville, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Ruth & Michael Lancaster of Austell, GA, Mildred Baggett of Douglasville, GA, Vera Hall of Douglasville, GA, Jean Freeman of Paulding County, GA, and Ka

Jackie Howell Fulcher, age 65, of Douglasville (Paulding County), GA, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. He was born in Fulton County, March 29, 1944, son of the late, Cecil Fulcher & the late, Hattie Gallaway. Mr. Fulcher was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from General Motors, after 30+ years. He loved to tell life stories, fish, go river boat riding, four wheeling, and play keno. Survivors include his wife, Sherri Cole Fulcher; sons & daughter-in-law, Damon & Nickie Fulcher of Powder Springs, and Randy Fulcher of Paulding County; daughter & son-in-

Bobby Carver, age 76, of Buchanan, GA, passed away December 9, 2009. He was born in Rome, GA, February 23, 1933, to the late, Zacharia Taylor Carver and the late, Sadie Olive Hutcherson. Mr. Carver was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include his brother, Jimmy Hutcherson Carver of Buchanan, GA; sisters, Doris Harper of Hiram, GA and Frances Garmon of Temple, GA. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 18, 2009, at 11:00 AM, from the Georgia National Cemetery, with Reverend Ray Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Foster Shawn James Foster, infant son of Anthony Ray Foster and Jamie Ann Brinckman passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was born on Saturday, December 12, 2009 in Austell, GA. Surviving other than his parents are his grandparents, Randy & Shari Heyob of Dallas, James Brinckman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Doyle & Maxine Mooney of Acworth; Aunts, Shawna Brinckman of Dallas and Courtney Foster of Dallas; Uncles, Adam Brinckman of Elkhart, Indiana and

Blanche Faith Sexton, age 65, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was born April 6, 1944 in Columbus, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, O. L. Massey and her mother, Anna Belle Bass. Survivors include her husband, Jack Sexton; son, Johnny Frank Taylor, III of Stuttgart, Germany; daughters & son-in-law, Tanya Robin Shrieves of Powder Springs, GA, Lisa Faith Hicks of Acworth, GA and Kimberly Raeann Seccuro & husband, Scott of McDonough, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Gene & Vicky Massey of Columbus, GA, Ronald & Kathy Mass

Lynn Dianne Nasert, age 40, of Dallas, passed away on December 14, 2009. She was born on May 13, 1969, in Staten Island, New York, to the late Earnest and Elsie Franklin. Mrs. Nasert was employed by Burlington Coat Factory where she worked in Customer Service. Survivors include husband, Edward James Nasert of Dallas; son, Edward James Nasert II of Dallas; daughter, Tiffany Marie Nasert of Dallas; and sister, Michelle Hoffman of New Jersey. At this time no services are planned and the body will be cremated.

Jerry Eugene Nesbitt, age 51, of Woodstock, passed away on December 12, 2009. He was born on January 11, 1958, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Johnson, and grandparents, Ledford & Lettie Nesbitt. Survivors include, father, Bobby Nesbitt of Woodstock; and sister and brother-in-law, Dianne & Russell Dobbs of Dallas. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 3 p.m., from Clark Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 14, 2009, from

Anthony “Tony” Gene Bell, age 55, of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. He was born on August 14, 1954, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Henson, and mother, Mary Ann Taylor Bell. Survivors include, wife of 30 years, Ann Bell of Carrollton; sons, Shayne Bell of Hiram, and Anthony Lamar Bell of Carnesville; daughters, Dana Ann Bell of Austell, and Michelle Smith of Tampa, FL; brothers, Larry Lamar Henson of Hiram, and Scott Henson of Missouri; sister, Samantha “Sam” Floyd of Missouri; twelve grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. F

Richard Harold “Rick” Berrong, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born August 6, 1966 in Marietta, GA. Mr. Berrong was a wonderful father. He was a collector of gas station memorabilia and enjoyed antique cars. Mr. Berrong attended Freedom Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Christi Berrong; father, George Whitfield Berrong & wife, Barbara of Powder Springs, GA; mother-in-law, Barbara Brown of Austell, GA; mother, Diana Brasher & husband, Richard of Hayesville, NC; son, Mason Whitfield Berrong of Dallas, GA; daughter, Morgan Leigh Wall

Richard Harold “Rick” Berrong, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born August 6, 1966 in Marietta, GA. Mr. Berrong was a wonderful father. He was a collector of gas station memorabilia and enjoyed antique cars. Mr. Berrong attended Freedom Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Christi Berrong; father, George Whitfield Berrong & wife, Barbara of Powder Springs, GA; mother-in-law, Barbara Brown of Austell, GA; mother, Diana Brasher & husband, Richard of Hayesville, NC; son, Mason Whitfield Berrong of Dallas, GA; daughter, Morgan Leigh Wall

Betty Sue Bishop, age 75, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born September 21, 1934 in Chesnee, SC, to the late, James Preston Owensby and the late, Bell Jackson Owensby. Mrs. Bishop had worked in the textile industry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Bishop. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Dennis Bishop & wife, Yvonne of Hiram, GA and David Bishop, Sr. & wife, Peggy of Covington, GA; brother, David Owensby of Spartanburg, SC; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Mildred Christine Ford, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was born in Fulton County, June 30, 1921, and was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Camp Bergren & Sudie Jones Bergren; husband, Russell Ford; and son, Russell Ford, Jr. Mrs. Ford was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Randy & Dean Ford of Covington, GA and Mark & Sarah Ford of Jacksonville, FL; daughters & sons-in-law, Ann & Norman Coon of Dallas, GA and Laurie & Johnny Harrison of Loganville, GA;

Darrell Clay Pell, age 49, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009. He was born on July 7, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, and was preceded in death by his father, Henry Pell. Mr. Pell was a member of Mount Paran Church of God. Survivors include mother, Mary R. Pell of Natalia, Texas; daughter, Mary Randall Michael of Bryan, Texas; sister, Linda Pell of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter, Kamryn Allie Michael of Bryan, Texas; nephews, Brandon & Sheldon Pell of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 2 p.m., from Pumpkinvine Ba

Glenn W. Puckett, age 87, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009. He was born September 4, 1922, in Cherokee County, GA and was preceded in death by, his parents, Virgil & Ollie Puckett, his first wife, Kate Camp Puckett, and wife, Catherine Puckett. Mr. Puckett was retired from Austell Box Board after 35 years, as Vice President and General Manager. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons & daughter-in-law, Roger Puckett of Powder Springs, GA and Keith & Debbie Puckett of Dallas, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Ju