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Emily Evans Cook, age 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She was born August 7, 1927 in California, PA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur & Harriet Mae Evans; husband of 61 years, Henry Cook, Jr.; and son-in-law, Donald J. Sullivan. Mrs. Cook was retired from the banking industry, where she had worked as a department manager. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Cook Sullivan of Acworth, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Jack & Cindy Cook of Troy, MO and Tom & Suzy Cook of Robert, LA; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Kinsey Marvin Raymond Kinsey, age 84, of Douglasville(Paulding Co.) passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009. He was born on December 19, 1924 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Arthur and Ethel Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey was an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin after 30 years of service and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Daisy Bell Kinsey; a son, Terry Lee Kinsey of Powder Springs; daughter and son-in-

Kay Coble, age 76, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away November 24, 2009. She was born in Adamsville, Ohio, November 24, 1933, and was preceded in death by her father, James Errol Browning; mother, Thelma Kathryn Galloway; and husband, Robert D. Coble. Mr. & Mrs. Coble were the owners/operators of the Peachtree-Battle BP Station in Atlanta for 21 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Bruce Lee Anderson & wife, Alison of Loganville, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Lori Hall & husband, He

Bessie Mae Henderson, age 86, of Paulding County, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. She was born in Cordova, AL, October 22, 1923, and was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Rainey and Cordelia Whitlow Rainey, and husband, Lacey Buck Henderson. Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Rachel & Curtis Rhodes of Wedowee, AL; sons & daughters-in-law, Eddie & Carol Henderson of Paulding county, Ga. Tim & Mary Henderson of Cedartown, GA, Lacey Henderson of Dallas, GA, Bufford & Linda Henderson of Douglasville, GA and Hank He

Frances Louise Brooks, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was born December 18, 1926 in Macon, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Milton Birdsong, Sr. & Elizabeth Mae Causey Birdsong; brother, Elijah Milton Buddy Birdsong, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Peggy Hildebrand Birdsong. Mrs. Brooks began her working career at Bell Aircraft in Marietta, GA, during World War II. Later she worked for Estee Lauder Cosmetics as an Atlanta Representative. She returned to school after her children were grown and worked at Cobb General Hospital in nurs

Glenn Morris Palmer, age 69, of Bland, VA, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. He was the son of the late, Harry T. & Gertrude Robinson Palmer. He was a retired U. S. Army Veteran. Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his wife, Jerri Cantrell Palmer. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Toni & Jimmy Dean of Atlanta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas Alan & Elizabeth “Libby” Palmer of Chattanooga, TN; sister & brother-in-law, Judith Gail & Robert L. Miller of Enterprise, AL; brother & sister-in-law, Gordon A. & Rita Palmer of Bland, VA; g

Zane Darnell, age 21, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born May 11, 1988 in East Point, GA and was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Nelson Dabov, III, grandparents, Betty & Gerald Darnell, and grandmother, Frances Cathrine Dabov. He was a member of Iron Workers Local Union 387 and worked as a Lead Connecter. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Darnell; father, Robert Nelson Dabov, Jr. & wife, Amanda of Dallas, GA; biological father, Zane Darnell & wife, Lori of Joplin, MO; biological mother, Robin Lynn Ramey of Atlanta, GA; sons, Se

Donny Lamar Lindsey, age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009. The son of the late, Roland W. & Annie Katharine Lindsey, he was born August 21, 1958 in Douglas County. Mr. Lindsey was a member of Lithia Springs First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Lindsey; daughters, Summer Diane Lindsey of Brandon, FL, Trista S. Lindsey of Dallas, GA and Destiny S. Lindsey of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Donald Wayne Lindsey of Lithia Springs, GA, Thomas P. Lindsey of Dallas, GA and David R. Lindsey of Anandale, VA; sisters & brother-in-law, Arneda &a

Mertie Lou McAdams, age 83, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born in Paulding County, January 8, 1926 and was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Charles Clonts, mother, Mertie Alline Clonts, husband, Freddie Joe McAdams and son, Joey McAdams. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include her son, Steve McAdams of Marietta; daughters, Pam Callahan of Hiram and Sandra Moore of Powder Springs; brother, Brown Clonts of Columbia, SC; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; numero

Glenda Fay Wilson, age 62, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born on November 29, 1946, and was preceded in death by her father, Homer Hutchins. Mrs. Wilson was a giving and loving mother, daughter and sister. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Gregory & Tera Wilson of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and Anthony D. Wilson of Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy & Jeff Bradley of Dallas; mother, Hazel Pope of Hiram; brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Pope of Hiram, David & Jeannie Pope of LaVergne, TN, and Troy Pope of Hiram; s

James Marvin Pruitt, age 66, of Douglasville (Paulding Co.), passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Valdosta, GA, to the late Charles and Norma Joyce Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include wife of 47 years, Faye Lewallen Pruitt of Douglasville; son and daughter-in-law, Steven James & Wendy Jean Pruitt of Douglasville; daughter, Shelley Pruitt of Douglasville; granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Smith of Douglasville; several brothers and sisters. At Mr. Pruitt’s request the body will be cremated. A me

Jean Berry Mayfield, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on November 14, 2009. She was born on July 18, 1933, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, William E. & Olga Fulton Berry; husband, James L Carmichael, and the late John Henry Mayfield. Survivors include, daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy & Ed Mashburn of Duluth, and Keila & Bo Spurling of Dallas; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathyrn Wilson of Hudson, FL, and Ruth & Charlie Bell of Appling, GA; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Mon

Betty Kathryn Crowe, age 80, of Dallas, passed away on November 14, 2009. She was born on September 10, 1929, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey & Varah May Harris, and husband, Oliver Frank Crowe, Jr. Mrs. Crowe retired from Paulding County Board of Education where she worked as a teacher for 35 years. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Reverend Frank & Sharon Crowe of Dallas; daughter, Mona Crowe of Boulder, Colorado; grandchildren, Julie & Ben Cooper of Nashville, TN, and Kayla & Joey Latham of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Liam Coo

Kate Foster, age 86, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was born April 13, 1923, in Paulding County, to the late, Clarence Stead Foster and the late, Elizabeth Cordelia Watson Foster. Her brother, James C. (Jim) Foster preceded her in death. Ms. Foster retired in 1985 from Sears, after 41 years as a Computer Systems Analyst. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include her sisters, Clare Nesmith of Marietta and Sarah Foster of Dallas; nieces, Reverend Clare Nesmith and Deidre Leigh Mullis. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov

Rebecca Gail Denning, age 45, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009. She was born August 24, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, to David Ray Farmer & Edna Bocock Farmer. Mrs. Denning was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Denning; parents, Ray & Edna Farmer of Dallas, GA; sons, Danae Preston Darr of Dallas, GA and Robert Denning of Dallas, GA; daughter, Emily Elizabeth Grace Denning of Dallas, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Shawn & Amanda Anderson of Villa Rica , GA and David & Collete Farmer of Cartersville, GA; sisters & brothers-in-la

Gary Julian Smith, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009. He was born in Atlanta, September 29, 1949, and was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel J. & Margaret Menendez Smith. Mr. Smith was a warehouse supervisor for 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Linda Warren Smith; son & daughter-in-law, Brian Keith Smith & wife, Melissa Darlene of Douglasville, GA; daughter, Vicki Lynn Christy of Reno, NV; sister, Laura McMillian of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be Monday, No

Zerrell Lindon Presnell, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The son of the late, Rudolph & Celesta Presnell, he was born December 10, 1933 in Banner, MS. Mr. Presnell was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church. Survivors include his brothers & sister-in-law, Walter & Sue Presnell of Dallas and Jerry Presnell of Dallas; sister & brother-in-law, Judy & Ozzie Studstill of Dallas; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 1:00

Clifford Martin Shinall, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He was born February 26, 1942 in Bartow County and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel & Lillie Shinall and son, Slaton Shinall. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Deborah Turner Shinall; daughters & sons-in-law, Lorri & Joey Graham of Dallas and Mandi & Ken Brumelow of Powder Springs; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 4:00 P

David Couey, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He was born December 1, 1944 in Charlotte, NC, to James Edward Couey and the late, Lillie Belle Moore. Mr. Couey was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lyn N. Couey; father, James Edward Couey of Charlotte, NC; son, Harley Couey of Hiram, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Heather & Rodney Porter of Cartersville, GA and Heidi & Billy Taylor of Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Brittany Smith, Billy Wayne Taylor,

Billie H. Walden, age 85, of Powder Sprngs, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 01, 2009. He was born on March 28, 1924, in Powder Springs, and was preceded in death to his father, Homer Glen Walden, mother, Martha Elizabeth Fambrough, step-father, Marvin Hubert Fambrough, and granddaughter, Michelle Vescovo. Mr. Walden retired from Lockheed after 34 years and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include loving wife of 65 years, Mary Gladys Walden of Powder Springs, sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie & Teresa Walden of Powder Springs, and Tim & Gail Walden of Po

Leslie B. Bohanon, age 93, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. She was born on February 11, 1916, in Savannah, GA, to the late John and Lessee Hankinson, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Bohanon. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Bob & Diane Bohanon of Hiram, and Richard Bohanon of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly Johnson of Hiram, Jenny & Frank Jenkins of Muscadine, AL, and Brenda & Richard Powell of Tampa, FL; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her second family was at the Dall

Joe Ann Lawrence, age 77, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. She was born on April 3, 1932, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Joe and Lessie Buford, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence was a teacher for 32 years in the Paulding County School System and a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include son, John Lawrence of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn & Allen Griffin of Dallas; grandchildren, Joseph & Brittany Griffin of Wilmington, N.C., and Ben & Jessica Griffin of Dallas; great-grandchild, Noah Griffin

Luke Jackson Spence, JR, age 55, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. He was born on July 13, 1954, in Tate, GA, and was preceded in death by his wife, Nan Jones Spence, son, Luke Spence, and father, Luke Jackson Spence, SR. Survivors include son, Justin Spence of Pennsylvania; daughter, Bobbie Spence of Mableton; mother, Betty Spence of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas Spence of Dallas, Greg & Robin Spence of Dallas, and Brian & Helen Spence of Powder Springs; sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin & Michael Webb of Canton, and Lisa & Scott Johnson

Thomas Craven, age 21, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He was born in Douglas County, October 24, 1988, and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Jones. Mr. Craven worked for Metal Conversion Technologies, LLC, in Cartersville. He was a member of Pine Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, Scott Craven of Marietta; mother, Mary McVaigh & husband, Steve of Cartersville; sisters, Casey Michelle Craven of Dallas, and Jessica McVaigh of Cartersville; grandfather, William T. Jones of Iva, SC; and grandmother, Perry Goff of Kennesa

E. Pauline Cason Matthews, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on October 26, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born March 30, 1923, and was preceded in death by her husband, Duvon “Jim” Matthews in 2000; parents, Homer & Bessie Cason, brother, Ray H. Cason and sister, Ozell Murdock. She retired from Lockheed after 25 years as an Electrical Assembler. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Mike & Melissa Matthews of Dallas; daughters & sons-in-law, Sonja & Jimmy Corley of Dallas and Ga