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Ralph Barton Houghton, age 73, of Douglasville, GA,(Paulding County) passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. He was born in Tyler, TX, on December 17, 1935, to the late Richard Lee Houghton and the late Nan Louise Houghton. Mr. Houghton was retired from the U. S. Navy. Survivors include his brother, Bruce Houghton of Denver, CO; one niece; companion, Mary Frances Jones of Douglasville; and close friend, William E. “Buddy” Jones of Douglasville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009, at 3:00 pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Phil Moore officiat

Dorothy Patterson Callahan, age 77, of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was born, June 5, 1932, in Cumming, GA, to the late Clifford & Lola Patterson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, D. T. Callahan. Mrs. Callahan was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Major & Cressia Callahan of Mableton, David Callahan of Carrollton, Phillip & Pam Callahan of Dallas, and Anthony & Sharon Callahan of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Melissa & Metz Allen of Carrollton; brothers & sister-i

Donald Warren “Don” York age 78 of Dallas, passed away Saturday August 15, 2009. He was born November 4, 1930 in Atlanta, Ga., son of the late Reuben and Sadie Belle Pyron York. Mr. York was a Sgt with the US Air Force, and a Graduate of Georgia Tech, University of South Carolina, Georgia State, and LSU where he majored in Banking, a member of Northside Baptist Church, he retired from Georgia Marble Co. with 35 plus years of service and also owned H&R Block Tax Service in Dallas , enjoyed Golfing, and Model Airplanes. Survived by his wife of 52 years Peggy Williamson York, Dallas, Ga. Da

Warren “Gates” Nichols, age 65, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born in New York, May 26, 1944, to the late, Lloyd & Marion Gates Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a professional musician. He was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Nichols of Douglasville, GA; son, David Nichols & Elizabeth Squillante of Long Island, NY; daughters, Danielle Manwarren of NC, Dawn Nichols & John Donavan of Vail, CO, Ashley & Bobby Young of Douglasville, GA and Brittney Humes & Justin Wilkey of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren

Joseph Stillo, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born November 21, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to the late, Phillip Stillo & the late, Celestine Justine Stillo. Mr. Stillo was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Nelson Stillo. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired after 37 years of service. Mr. Stillo was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Margaret Susan Hollis & Lance of Vinnings, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, Michael Stillo &

Henry Alexander Washington, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Mr. Washington was born November 15, 1936, in Farmville, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander & Rosella Washington, and wife, Jean Monroe Washington. He was a machinist and a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Paterson, NJ. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Jerome Washington of Marietta, Wayne & Kathy Washington of Atlanta, and Terence & Michele Washington of Powder Springs; daughters & sons-in-law, Sylvia Benjamin of Riverdale, Rene &am

Jynelle Lorraine Rider, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009. She was born December 13, 1965, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mattie (Judy) Roberts, grandfather, Thomas F. Roberts, and grandmother, Betty J. Conn. Ms. Rider was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Matthew Wallace of Dallas and Robbie Smith of Atlanta; mother & step-father, Jeanne R. & Charles R. Holmes of Dallas; father, Dewayne Rider of Thomaston; sister, Carrie Walker of Dallas; brothers, Charles “Chuck” Holmes of Dallas and

Joe Bennett, age 80, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009. He was born on April 10, 1929, in LaGrange, GA, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sherman and Beadie Mae Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Marian Bennett of Dallas; step-children, Keith Trout of Dallas, Dale & Alisa Trout of Dallas, and Fred & Denise Trout of Dallas; nine step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at 3:00 p.m., from New Hope F

Leona Rita Kaleta, age 83, of Douglasville (Paulding County), GA, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. She was born in Calumet City, Illinois, November 28, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Rose Kaleta, and three brothers, Arthur Kaleta, William Kaleta, and Alfred Kaleta. She was a proof reader for Chicago Magazine. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Nancy Kaleta of Hiram, GA; brothers, Clarence Kaleta of California and Bernard Kaleta of Palm Bay, CA; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receiv

Russell Scott Jones, age 50, of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009. He was born December 29, 1958, in Marietta, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Burr Jones & Martha Bradberry Jones and brother, Todd Jones. Mr. Jones was a sheet metal contractor for 30 years and he was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include his wife of almost 29 years, Yvonne Evett Jones; son & daughter-in-law, Corey & Alicia Jones of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Brittany & Justin Griffith of Hiram; sister & brother-in-law, Vicki & Ricky Nicholson of He

Inez Day Kerbe, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2009. She was born November 3, 1922, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her parents, Osie O. & Sallie Wooten Day and sister, Ruth Morgan. She retired after 30 years, as a secretary for the U. S. Government Civil Service and she was a member of Ewing Road Baptist Church in Mableton. Survivors include her nephew, Gary Wayne Newsome & Sandra of Dallas, GA; niece, Ann Record & Mike of Chattanooga, TN; nephew, Russell Newsome & Linda of Hiram, GA; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will

Linda Jane Walraven White, age 47, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born October 27, 1961, to Elwanda Wilson Walraven and the late, Hugh H. Walraven. Mrs. White was a mail carrier for the U. S. Post Office in Dallas for 15 years. She attended Christ Freedom Church and Gateway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Samuel White; mother, Elwanda Walraven of Dallas; sons & daughter-in-law, Wesley & Kelly Walraven of Cumming and Joshua Adam Walraven & his girlfriend, Candace Brown of Dallas; daughter, Ashley Laure

Adam Kenneth Higginbotham, age 26, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009. He was born in Atlanta, on July 26, 1982. Adam was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and he worked for Lockheed. Survivors include his father, Ken & Christi Higginbotham of Dallas; mother, Tammy Higginbotham of Tennessee; brothers, Aaron Higginbotham of Dallas and Bill Doerr of Dallas; sisters, Lori Doerr of Dallas and Jennifer Doerr of Hemp Hill, TX; nieces & nephews, Jaiden Doerr, A’Lia Davenport, Sydney Murphy, Makenna Murphy and William Baker; uncle, David & Lynda Higginbotham of Fay

Seth Grover Hagin, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was born in San Antonio, TX, on June 18, 1949, to Billie R. Hagin and the late, James Weldon Hagin. Mr. Hagin was a self-employed computer tech and he was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his mother, Billie R. Hagin of Dallas; sister & brother-in-law, Marsha & Steven Arce of Dallas; and niece, Christina Arce of Dallas. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 1:00 PM, from the Dallas First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Steve Schofield officiating

Romas Otto Wright, age 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009. He was born, November 11, 1936 in Rockmart, to the late, Otis Otto Wright and the late, Estell Lemon Wright. Mr. Wright was retired as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Paulding County Fire Department. He was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sanford Wright; sisters, Faye Willis of Charlotte, NC and Linda Willis of Douglasville, GA; uncle, Robert Claude Hurst of Marietta, GA. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 26, 2009, at 2:00 PM, from Clark Funera

Nona L. Shumpert, age 95 years young, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, after a short illness at Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center in Dallas, GA. She was born June 14, 1914, in Itawamba County, Mississippi, to the late, Will & Ada Loden Lindsey. Married to Robert L. (Shorty) Shumpert, August 10, 1946, who passed in 1974. She lived many years in Tupelo, MS, before moving to Amory, MS, where she lived with her sister, Blanch Wiygul. She then moved to Hiram, GA, to be near her granddaughter, Patrice Gee (Benny) and family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and spending time with he

Brenda Joyce McCurley Sudnik, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She was born, May 27, 1946, in Athens, GA, to the late, William Boyd McCurley, Sr., and the late, Emily Louise McCurley. Mrs. Sudnik was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Chester Sudnik, Jr.; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa Marie Sudnik Hamilton & husband, Jesse of Lakewood, NJ; sisters, Barbara Crowe of Marietta, and June Cochran of Woodstock; grandchildren, LeeQuan Hamilton, Tyrell Hamilton, and Jessnia Hamilton; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Satu

Earnest Lee Hook, age 53, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was born May 31, 1956, in Moline, IL, and was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery Hook and sisters, Jennelle Hook and Jody Hook. He was a machinist for A-1 Compressor. Survivors include his daughter, Brandi Lea Hook of Dallas, GA; parents, Earnest Gordon Hook & Joyce Jennelle Hook of Moline, IL; brother, John Hook of Moline, IL; sister & brother-in-law, Tina & Herb Black of Rock Island, IL; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Thu

Wilma Ione Bell Bivens, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. She was a life time resident of Paulding County, born November 28, 1921. Mrs. Bivens was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Coleman Bell & Donnie Viola Holland Bell; husband, Lawrence Vester Bivens; brothers, Kenneth E. Bell, Wyatt C. Bell and James (Jimmy) C. Bell; and sisters, Jeanette Royals and Patsy Atkinson. Mrs. Bivens was a member of Dallas First United Methodist Church. She taught school in the 1940’s at the New Hope Elementary School and organized the first PTA for the school. She or

Eng Shun, age 85, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was born in China, February 19, 1924. Mr. Eng was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army and worked as a design engineer for McDonnell Douglas for 30 years. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Maria Shun; son, Michael Engshun of Douglasville; and grandchildren, Andrew Engshun and Jeanetta Engshun of Douglasville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 12:00 noon, from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Fat

Miss Savannah Michelle Little, age 2 weeks, of Dallas, passed away on July 10, 2009. She was born on June 25, 2009, in Sylva, North Carolina. Survivors include parents, Paul and Callie Gluckman Little of Dallas; brother, Titus Little of Dallas; fraternal grandparents, Thomas & Mickey Little of Dallas; maternal grandparents, Betty & Richard Gluckman of Powder Springs; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., from Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Darrell Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Powde

Margaret Elaine Lojo, age 71, of Acworth (Paulding County), passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009. She was born on, January 6, 1938, in Rushsylvania, Ohio, and was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Esther Byrd, and brother, Joseph Byrd. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Nancy Lojo of Acworth, Anthony and Karen Lojo of Dublin, Ohio, and Christopher Lojo of Columbus, Ohio; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann & Harry Schumer of Tampa Florida, and Debra & Ron Altic of Clearwater, Florida; four grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Graveside services

Hazel Davenport, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA, on April 9, 1933, and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Robert Black & Mamie Johnson Black; and son, Johnny Clyde Goodman. Mrs. Davenport was a homemaker and a member of the Cross View Community Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Denise Goodman of Dallas; daughter, Jackie McCutchen of Rockmart; sister, Bonnie K. Rogers of Douglasville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will b

William D. “Bill” Webb, age 69, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He was born in Fulton County, September 12, 1939, to the late, John D. Webb and the late, Dodie Boyce. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Michelle Lawrence; brother, Kenneth Webb; son-in-law, Wayne Fuller; and father-in-law & mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Murdock. He was the owner of USA Exterminating. Mr. Webb attended West Metro Church of the Harvest. Survivors include his wife, June Webb; sons & daughters-in-law, Billy & Mary Ann Webb of Lineville, AL, and Lev

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Maxwell Aaron Martin Maxwell, age 2, of Tucker, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He was born on October 25, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Cole Maxwell. Surviving are his parents, Jason Matthew & Angela Martin Maxwell of Tucker, GA; a sister, Catherine Elizabeth Maxwell of Tucker, GA; a brother, Stephen Cole Maxwell of Tucker, GA; paternal grandfather, Howard Maxwell of Dallas, GA; maternal grandparents, Stan