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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Callaway John West Callaway Jr., age 71, of Temple, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He was born on February 10, 1938 in Washington, GA to the late John West Callaway Sr. and Eunice Carey Callaway. He retired from Wachovia after 38 years of service and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Smyrna. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, April B. Callaway; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack & Tina Callaway and Kyle & Eve Callaway, all of

William “Owen” Roberts, age 56, of Buchanan, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. He was born in Paulding County, May 6, 1953, the son of the late, W. B. & Thelma Roberts. Mr. Roberts enjoyed life and was a very caring person. His favorite song was “Don’t Worry Be Happy”. He was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his brother, Doyle Roberts of Temple; sisters & brothers-in-law, Martha & Bill Rich of Dallas, Linda Bullock & Roger Matthews of Powder Springs, Wendy & Ray Crider of Powder Springs, and Ann & Kenny Jones of Temple

Margaret C. “Gret” O’Neal, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was born January 23, 1928, in Paulding County, and was preceded in death by her parents, Ed & Ella Causey, and her husband, Gordon W. O’Neal. Mrs. O’Neal was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, Gary & Angie O’Neal of Dallas and Jerry O’Neal of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Jane & Sammy Mitchell of Dallas; sister, Eva Mae Gurley of Dallas; grandchildren, Rusty White, Alisha Seger & husband, James, and Latosha Hulsey; fi

Norma Jean Crew, age 74, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009. She was born on March 15, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Roy Lanier and Ruth Britt. Mrs. Crew was a member of South Cobb Baptist Church. Survivors include husband, Ralph Crew of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda & Ronnie DeBorde of Dallas, Beverly & James Ledbetter of Dallas, and Bonnie & Timmy Brooks of Dallas; sisters and brother-in-law, Eleanor Morgan of Douglasville, and Gayle & Randall Carter of Cedartown; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funer

Ruth Hays Gaydon, age 96, of Powder Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was born in Cobb County, on March 30, 1913, and was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Napoleon Hays & Minnie Nela Rakestraw Hays, her husband, Robert M. Gaydon and son, Randall Gaydon. Mrs. Gaydon retired from Kennestone Hospital with over 20 years as a Medical Secretary. Survivors include her son, James Richard Gaydon of Hueytown, AL; daughter & son-in-law, Lonie & James Barfield of Southside, AL; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service

Tilmon L. “Tim” Conner, Jr., age 54, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009. He was born July 29, 1954, in Atlanta, to the late, Tilmon L. Conner, Sr. & the late, Pearl Patterson Conner. Mr. Conner was the Chief Engineer for One Georgia Center. He was a member of the Douglasville Mason Lodge #286, the Sweetwater Shrine Club, where he was “Bobo Hobo” the Clown, and a Tennessee Squire for Jack Daniels Whiskey. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Janiece Carroll Conner; daughter & son-in-law, Melanie & Heath Bullard of Dallas; sister & brother-in-law, Vicki

Ashton Evans Bass, age 6, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He was born September 20, 2002, in Cobb County. Ashton was preceded in death by his brother, Tristen Allen Bass, great-grandmother, Louise Chastain, and uncle, Phillip Aaron Bass. Ashton had recently graduated from Kindergarten at Russom Elementary School. He was an avid Yu-Gi-Ou and Pokemon fan. Survivors include his father, James Allen Evans; mother & step-father, Tamsen Louise Bass Morgan & Shannon Morgan of Dalton; grandparents, Phillip & Denise Bass of Dallas; great-grandparents, Willi

Lola Annette Scalf age 61 of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009. She was born April 9, 1948 in Marietta, Ga., daughter of the late Cecil Norton and Dorothy Stiles Norton, for 17 years she was a Nurses Aide and also a member of Freedom Fellowship in Austell, Ga. Survived by her husband of 21 years Donald Lee Scalf, Dallas, Ga. Sons and daughters in law Chris and Gail Ledford, Temple, Ga., Keith and Shelly Scalf, Salem, Al. Daughters and sons in law Kelly and Keith Henderson, Ft. Payne, Al., Janice and Ronnie Hood, Ft. Payne, Al. Brothers and sisters in law Jerry and Marie

Marjorie Westbrook, age 75, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009. She was born on October 11, 1933, in Hiram, GA, to the late E.O. and Ina Shipp and was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Westbrook and son, Kenneth Westbrook. Mrs. Westbrook was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivor includes, son, Steve Westbrook. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at 1 p.m., from Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Butch Cole officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfun

John Brown Gordon, Jr., age 71, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born July 11, 1937, in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late, John Brown Gordon, Sr. & the late, Susan Collier Gordon. Mr. Gordon's great-great-grandfather, John B. Gordon, was a General in the Confederate Army and a former Governor of Georgia. Mr. Gordon was retired as a Master SGT from the U. S. Air Force as a meteorologist. While in the Air Force, he served in Japan, Korea, Germany, England, and the Vietnam War. In England, he was a member of the Royal Society of Meteorologist and a Boy Scout leader

Margaret Jo Dean Hardy, age 79, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009. She was the daughter of the late, Durrell W. Dean & the late, Imogene Thaxton, born December 12, 1929, in Paulding County. She retired from Lockheed-Martin after 10 years as a dispatcher. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Joel & Shirley Hardy of Dallas, Tommy Hardy of Dallas, Robbie & Tonya Hardy of Dallas, and Ricky Hardy of Hiram; daughters, Karen Thomason of Marietta and Connie & Lee Waller of V

Eugene Robert “Gene” Pennington, age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. He was born in Lewistown, PA on February 13, 1925, to the late, John Robert Pennington & the late, Anna G. Pennington. Mr. Pennington worked as a machine operator for the Pepsi Cola Company in Lewistown, PA, for 35 years and then worked for the Coca-Cola Company for 12 years. He was a member of the East End Gang in Lewistown, PA. Survivors include his sister & brother-in-law, Edna M. & L. D. Gable of Hiram, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Blaine S. & Lucienne Pennington of

Timothy David Minor, Sr., age 36, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. He was born June 12, 1972, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Mr. Minor worked for South States Metal in Lithia Springs as a truck driver for 13 years. Survivors include his son, Timothy David Minor, Jr. of Dallas, GA and Timothy, Jr.’s mother, Jennifer Minor Blackwell of Dallas, GA; father & step-mother, Lester & Renee Minor of Alabama; mother, Norma Butterworth of Massachusetts; brothers, Daniel Minor of Alabama, David Minor of Alabama and Robert Minor of Newnan, GA; sister, Sarah Mino

David Bruce Schneider, age 72, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009. He was born on August 23, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Bernhardt and Juanita Schneider. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group; founding member of the Tire Town Corvette Club of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and worked as a tech for IBM for 30 years. Survivors include, brother, Bernhardt Schneider of Stow, Ohio; one niece and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ohio. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements.

Janice LaFaye Moody, age 51, of Dallas, passed away on May 16, 2009. She was born on October 31, 1957, in Ludowici, GA, to the late Mr. Charles and Velma Clayton, and was preceded in death by her brother, Lavar Clayton, and special uncle, Perry Wright. Mrs. Moody worked as a Property Manger and was a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include, husband, Clyde Moody of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Dallas & Ivey Gordon of Canton; daughter and son-in-law, Cherease & Brian Kincaid of Covington, GA; brothers, Lavette Clayton of Dallas, and Joey Wright of Richmond Hi

Michael Bradley Rogers, age 26, of Dallas, GA, passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2009. He was born in Cobb County, GA, on March 8, 1983, the son of Michael & Judy Rogers. Bradley worked as a mechanic and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack & Annie Lou Rogers and Packston Rogers; and uncles, Ronnie Rogers and Don Bealew. Survivors include his parents, Michael & Judy Rogers of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Brandon & Kristen Rogers of Dallas, GA; grandmother, Helen Rogers of Blairsville, GA; aunts & uncles, Port

Jane Marie McHatten, age 64, of Rockmart, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born October 12, 1944, in Litchfield, CT, to the late, Howard C. & Rita Mae Murphy. Mrs. McHatten was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, T. C. McHatten; son & daughter-in-law, David & Pamela McHatten of Rockmart, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Rita Mae & David Carl Macintire of Stoughton, WI, Cynthia Nelson of Dallas, GA, Lora Jane & Andrew Carter of Dallas, GA, and Roberta Ann Jensen of Buford, GA; brother &a

Jeanette Sosebee Osborne, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009. A native of Paulding County, she was born November 24, 1927, and was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Emmett Sosebee & Mary Eula Allgood Sosebee, and her husband, Rue S. Osborne. Mrs. Osborne worked as a lab technician for Standard Brands Chemicals, for 20 years. She was a member of the Star of Bethlehem Church. Survivors include her daughters & son-in-law, Nancy Salisbury of Hiram, GA, and Gina & Terry Luckenbill of Alexandria, VA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Charles & Di

SPC Ryan Charles King, age 22, of Hobart, Indiana (formerly of Paulding County), passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, while serving his country in the U S Army, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1986, in Marietta, GA. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta for many years. He played baseball in Canton, Powder Springs, and Dallas over the years, and truly loved being a Georgia boy and a family man. SPC King was a graduate of East Paulding High School Class of 2005. A few months after graduation he enlisted in the Army, something he had

David Lee Autrey, Jr., age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009. He was born June 18, 1962, in Marietta, and was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn McDowell Autrey. Survivors include his father, David Lee Autrey, Sr. of Dallas; brother, Mark Autrey of Kennesaw; sister, Vickie Zhendner of Dallas; aunt, Carol Hall of Mableton; two nieces; one nephew; and two great-nieces. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009, at 3:00 pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 pm until the se

Crystal Hite Mohr, age 26, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. She was born in Cartersville, GA, on August 31, 1982, to Jackson & Sandra Hite. Mrs. Mohr had worked for Shaw Industries Carpet Mill as a set-up technician. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Erik Mohr of Dallas; parents, Jackson & Sandra Hite of Dallas; son, Weston Mohr of Dallas; daughters, Katlyn Kittle of Centre, AL and Ansley Kittle of Centre, AL; brother, Russell Hite of Centre, AL; sister & brother-in-law, Julie & Jay Leggett of Hiram; nieces

Doris Dobbins Davis, age 78, of Powder Springs (Paulding County), passed away on Saturday, May 02, 2009. She was born on September 29, 1930, in Paulding County, to the late James and Eunice Dobbins, and was preceded in death by her husband, Coleman Guy Davis. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra & David Stephens of Hiram, Carol & Eddie Henderson of Hiram, Cathy & Donnie Jewel of Hiram, Mona & Eddie Parks of Hiram, and Myra & Steve Strickland of Hiram; brother and sister-in-law, Billy

Jeannie Summers Arguelles, age 36, of Marietta, passed away on, Saturday, May 02, 2009. She was born on June 3, 1972, in Atlanta, GA. Survivors include husband, Albertico Arguelles of Marietta; sons, Daniel Collett of Marietta, and Albertico Arguelles, Jr. of Marietta; daughters, Abby and Suzanna Arguelles of Marietta; parents, James Sr. and Patricia Summers of Marietta; brother, James William Summers Jr. of Marietta; sister, Rebecca Walker of Marietta; aunts and uncles, Anna Haws of Marietta, Bertha Frandy of Cumming, Linda Glaze of Dawsonville, Charles Jordan of Marietta. Joseph &

Sandra Lee Mary Znamirowski, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. She was born, March 7, 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island. Mrs. Znamirowski was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robert Znamirowski. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Kim & Ken Burrows of Dallas, and Lori & Steve Johnson of Villa Rica; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2009, at 2:00 pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Stephen Beck officiating. Interment will fo

Al Simmons, age 65, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born November 13, 1943, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Other Simmons, Sr. & Verdie Marie Aderhold Simmons, and sister, Dorothy Howard. Mr. Simmons worked for the City of Atlanta for 28 ½ years, as a water meter reader. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hammond Simmons; daughters & sons-in-law, Lisa & Dennis Mobley of Dallas, GA and Karen & Greg Parris of Do