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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bailey Conrad Lee Bailey, age 74, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009. He was born on July 11, 1934 in Atlanta, GA to the late Dewey Bailey and Marion Brooks. He was a retired Gauge Mechanic for the Owens Illinois Glass Co. in Hapeville, GA where he worked for 35 years. Mr. Bailey was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, LaDonna Mae Bailey; a son and

Lorine E. Gray, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, February 01, 2009. Mrs. Gray was born on February 28, 1930, in Roanoke, VA to the late Philander and Alma Vest. Survivors include, son, Robert Hudson of Denver, Colorado; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela & Jay Faulkner of Cleveland, TN, and Brenda & Glenn Stewart of Dallas; 3 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 3 p.m., from Paulding Memorial Gardens with Reverend Durwood Perry officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangemen

Hazel Louise Vise Brasher, age 82, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009. She was born on July 29, 1926, in Decaturville, TN., to the late Bob and Maude Laster. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer Vise, J.R. and Troy Brasher. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Carl & Jackie Vise of Leesburg, Alabama, Steven & Grace Vise of Dallas and Tony & Connie Vise of South Carolina; daughters and sons-in-laws, Delores & Tom Ellis of Dallas and Sandra & Harry Fowler of Dallas; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbye & Ryobie Woods of Lexing

Joseph Michael Pensivy, age 65, of Temple, passed away on Sunday, February 01, 2009. He was born on April 7, 1943 in Quincy, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his father, Frances Pensivy; mother, Jenny Pensivy; wife, Joann Pensivy; son, Joey Pensivy and brother, Edward Pensivy. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law; Teresa Davis of Temple, Lori & Lee Pasley of Catlett, Virginia, and Wendy & Denver Beckner of Maryland; brother, Frances Pensivy of Boston, Massachusetts. Memorial services will be announced. The body was cremated. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA,

Nettie Marie Griffin, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on January 31, 2009. She was born on April 18, 1928, in Dallas, GA, to the late John and Lizzie Thompson. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, J.E. “Jake” Griffin. She was a textile worker and worked for EAM in Dallas and was of Baptist faith. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-laws, Talmadge & Barbara McBrayer of Hiram, Hollis McBrayer of Hiram and Marvin and Bettina McBrayer of Hiram; daughter and son-in-law, Marie & Thomas Butler of Douglasville; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, ma

Sammy Clinton House, age 73, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was born in Carrollton, on September 11, 1935, and was preceded in death by his parents, Sam E. & Annie Mae House and a daughter, Melissa House. Mr. House was a U. S. Army veteran and he was the owner and operator of Sambo’s Grocery in Dallas. Survivors include his daughter & son-in-law, Susan & Dennis Harville of Lithia Springs; grandchildren, Steven House of Lithia Springs, Dennis Harville, Jr. of Lithia Springs, Kelsey Harville of Lithia Springs, Joyce Bishop of Hiram, Melanie Harville

Joseph Michael Collison, age 51, of Douglasville (Paulding County), passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He was born September 15, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN, to Joseph Lyle Collison & Elfreida Collison. Mr. Collison was a manager with Kroger. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Pamela Jan Walker Collison; parents, Joseph Lyle Collison & Elfreida Collison of Rocksprings, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Joseph Michael Collison, Jr. & April of Flowery Branch, GA; daughters, Courtney Nicole Collison of Douglasville, GA and Holly Renee

John Robert Davis, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born September 5, 1943, and was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Clinton Davis & Flora Louetta Davis, and his wife, Brenda Louise Jones Davis. He worked as a superintendent in the construction industry and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, James Richard Davis & wife, Darlene W. of Douglasville, and Scott Lee Davis & wife, Brenda Charlene of Dallas; brothers & sisters-in-law, Albert &am

John Robert Davis, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. A native of Paulding County, he was born September 5, 1943, and was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Clinton Davis & Flora Louetta Davis, and his wife, Brenda Louise Jones Davis. He worked as a superintendent in the construction industry and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, James Richard Davis & wife, Darlene W. of Douglasville, and Scott Lee Davis & wife, Brenda Charlene of Dallas; brothers & sisters-in-law, Albert &am

Jon Teem, age 23, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was born May 7, 1985, in Marietta, GA. Mr. Teem was an auto mechanic for Ed Voyles Chrysler. Survivors include his father & step-mother, Michael F. Teem, Sr. & wife, Mary of Acworth; mother & step-father, Karen Mobley & husband, Cliff of Dallas; brothers, Michael Teem, Jr. of Acworth and Zachery Teem of Acworth; grandparents, Claire & Harold Brackett of Acworth and Frederick F. Teem of Elijay; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Baumann Irene Ann Baumann, age 79, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was born on February 18, 1929 in Queens, N.Y. to the late Percy and Louise Hastings. Survivors include her husband, Rudolf Baumann; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Thomas Hazelton of Hiram, GA and Joyce & Rick Eaglestone of Queensbury, N.Y.; brothers, Howard Hastings of Long Island, N.Y., Donald Hastings of Howard Beach, N.Y. and Warren Hastings of Ronkonkoma

Frank Elvis Britton, Sr., age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. He was born April 22, 1928, in Willard, OH, and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. &Minnie Britton and his wife, Karma L. Britton. Mr. Britton was a WWII Veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Dennis W. & Patricia Britton of Hiram, GA, Gary Britton of Seffner, FL, Elvis Britton of Dallas, GA, Michael Boatwright of Temple, GA, David Wayne Britton & Linda of Temple, GA, and Dallas Wayne Britton of Powder Springs, GA; daughters & son

Kelly Byrd, age 48, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009. He was born in Marietta, July 10, 1960, to the late, Jessie L. Byrd, Sr. & the late, Verna Maude Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a commercial fixture installer for Summerstream Installations. Survivors include his wife, Allison Byrd; daughters & son-in-law, Jessica & Matthew Smith of Douglasville and Linsey Puckett of Hiram; brother & sister-in-law, Jay & Michelle Byrd of Hiram; sister & companion, Toni Byrd & Peggy Rhoad of Kennesaw; and grandchild, Garrett Byrd. Funeral services will be

Mr. Billy Gene Penrod, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009. He was born on May 29, 1930 in Dongola, IL., to the late Theodore Roosevelt Penrod and Hazel Doice Penrod. Mr. Penrod was a retired veteran from the United States Air Force and United States Army. He retired after 30 years of service as a Police Officer from the Atlanta Police Department. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Robbie Penrod of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, John William & Kerry Penrod of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Carlton Allen of Griffin; brothers and sisters-in-la

Peggy Joyce White, age 63, of Temple, formerly of Marietta passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009. She was born April 13, 1945 in Fairmount, Ga., daughter of the late Annie Agnes Brown, also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph White. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James & Kris White of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Kim & Ricky Petty of Dallas; brothers, Randall Young of East Point, GA and Danny Young of Atlanta; sister, Jo Holden of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2

Larry Roger Cole, age 60, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009. A native of Paulding County, GA, he was born October 1, 1948, to the late Curtis J. & Annie Laurie Cole. Mr. Cole was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a licensed plumber, employed by the State of Georgia for 18 years. Mr. Cole was a member of White Oak SpringsBaptist Church and a member of Douglasville Masonic Lodge #289. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Delores Cheatham Cole; daughter & son-in-law, Christy & Adam Ferrell of Douglasville; step-mother, Barbara Cole of Temple; brother

Nancy Carolyn Puckett, age 75, of Dallas, passed away Monday, January 12, 2009. Born in Cheraw, SC, on October 29, 1933, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Diggs & Francis Alice Diggs. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Todd & Sherry Puckett of Lawrenceville, GA, Patrick Puckett of Richmond, KY, Andy & Angela Puckett of Longwood, FL, and Chris Puckett of McDonough, GA; daughter, Elizabeth Hendrix of Richmond, KY; brothers & sister-in-law, Glen C. Diggs of Spring Hill, FL, Bruce & Margaret Diggs of Jasper, GA and Larry Diggs of

Sandra Lee Morris, age 62, of Powder Springs, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009. She was born May 7, 1946, in Austell, GA. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David Morris, father, Lee Ur, and brother, Stanley Ur. She was retired as a Telecommunications Analyst for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, after 23 years. Mrs. Morris was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Brian & Jennifer Morris of Cumming, and Phillip & Tina Morris of Powder Springs; mother, Eva Ur of Austell; and grandchildren

Linda Ann Hoffman, age 60, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009. She was born February 19, 1948, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her father, James Berlin Millsap. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Billy Joe Kuykendall of South Carolina and Scott Hoffman of Cumming; daughters, Tina Kuykendall of Bremen and Kim Hoffman of Cumming; mother & step-father, Betty Jane Rich & husband, Gary “Joe” Rich of Dallas; brother, James D. Millsap; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 White Denise White, age 51, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009. She was born on August 20, 1957 in Concord, N.C. She was a salesperson at Hardy Ford for 17 years. Survivors include her mother, Shirley White of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her brothers and sister-in-law, Tommy & Jhonnette White of Staten Island, N.Y. and Fernando White of Oakland, CA. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Hom

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Morris Kim Morris, age 44, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009. She was born on May 22, 1964 in Rockmart, GA. Kim was a Facilities Manager for AGL Resources in Atlanta for 25 years and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Hiram, GA. Survivors include her parents, Gerald A. and Gloria Morris of Powder Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Blake & Patricia Morris of Douglasville, GA; uncles & aunts, Billy Ratteree, Joe

Rosemarie Kennedy age 62 of Dallas, Ga., passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009. She was born July 11, 1946 in North Adams, Massachusetts, daughter of the late George Matranga and Edith Spagnolo Matranga. She was a homemaker and a floral designer. Survivors, husband Timothy Kennedy, Dallas, GA: sons, Peter and Andrea Stasiowski, Pittsfield, MA, Eric and Donna Stasiowski, Canton, Oh; step-sons. Michael and Cheryl Kennedy, Orlando, FL, and Timothy Kennedy, Jr., Orlando, FL; granddaughters, Hannah Stasiowski, Canton, OH, Lily Stasiowski, Pittsfield, MA, and Alexndra Kennedy, Orlando, FL.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Burgess Johnny Howard Burgess, age 54, of Temple, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. He was born on August 9, 1954 in Delano, TN to the late J. W. and Barbara Burgess. He was a maintenance mechanic for 34 years and was with Revest Corp. for 7 years and was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church in Dallas, GA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willie Burgess. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Susie Burgess; a son, Tim Burgess of Temple, G

Mary Sue Thomason, age 78, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009. She was born on August 28, 1930, in Hiram, GA, to the late Jacob and Jennie Clonts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershell Thomason; son, Kelly Thomason; and sister, Evelyn Leach. Mrs. Thomason was past secretary / treasurer of Hiram United Methodist Womens Assoc., she enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Greg & Diana Thomason of Dallas, David & Sharon Thomason of Montgomery, AL, Blake Thomason of Hiram; daught

Delma Ozelle Murdock, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009. She was born June 16, 1920, in Paulding County, and was preceded in death by her parents, Homer & Bessie Cason; husband, James Edward Murdock; brother, Ray Cason; and great-granddaughter, Michelle Lawrence. Mrs. Murdock retired as a seamstress and she was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, June & Bill Webb of Hiram; sons & daughters-in-law, Coleman & Margie Murdock of Dallas, and Jack & Sharon Murdock of Centre, AL; sister, Pauline Matth