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Robin Patricia Woody, age 50, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008. She was born January 24, 1958, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her mother, Jerry Elizabeth Hammett and a daughter, Sandra Jean Woody. Mrs. Woody worked as a caregiver in the Home Health Industry and attended Riverside Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Woody; father, Edgar Hammett of Morrow; sons & daughters-in-law, James Larry Woody, Jr. & wife, Christina of Acworth, Joseph Steve Woody & wife, Allie of Hiram, and Benjamin David Woody of Hiram; daughter, Amy Denise W

Franklin Lewis Maltz, age 67, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008. He was born July 9, 1941, in New York. Mr. Maltz worked for Keyspan Gas Company and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Maltz; son, Brian Joseph Maltz of Hiram; and daughter, Pamela Ann Maltz of Hiram. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Bethel United Methodist Church in Hiram with Pastor Gary McWhorter officiating. The body was cremated. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.sam

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Carter Mary M. Carter, age 77, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008. She was born on December 21, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Jesse and Louella Dempsey. She was a retired Nurse. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Emily & David Gavazzi of Bremen, GA, Mary Jane Lilly of Rockmart, GA and Rebecca Pennington of Huntington, W.V.; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean Bentley of Huntington, W.V., Clara Moore of Huntingt

Marshall T. Henderson, age 89, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008. A native of Paulding County, he was born, April 16, 1919, and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Martin Henderson & Pearl Westbrook Henderson; wife, Sarah Elizabeth Dailey Henderson; and granddaughter, Lauren Sarah Hester. Mr. Henderson was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from Lockheed-Martin. He was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Marshall Thomas Henderson, Jr. & wife, Renee of Plainview, NY; da

Lane Shannon Watson, age 40, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2008. He was born January 20, 1968, in Atlanta, to R. L. & Cathy Watson. Mr. Watson was a 1986 graduate of McEachern High School. He worked for the Cobb Department of Transportation for 15 years and also worked for Home Depot. Mr. Watson leaves behind many family members and friends. Survivors include his wife, Trisha Evans Watson; parents, R. L. & Cathy Watson of Marietta; sons, Colby Lane Watson, Kaleb Scott Watson, and Jaden Michael Watson, all of Dallas; brothers & sisters-in-law, Rona

Harold Jack Griffin, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He was born, December 18, 1932, in Cobb County, and was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jackson Griffin & Margaret Zenith Griffin and sons, Danny Lee Griffin and Harold Jack “Hal” Griffin, Jr. Mr. Griffin was a veteran of the U. S. Army and he worked as a mechanic. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Allan & Denise Griffin of Dallas; sister & brother-in-law, Judy & Robert Leatherwood of Dallas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephew

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Strickland George Milton Strickland, age 76, of Marietta, formerly of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was born on April 16, 1932 in Paulding County, GA to the late George H. and Lila Boyd Strickland. Mr. Strickland was in Production Planning at Lockheed and retired in 1988 after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alwayne Strickland Shipp. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dora Matilda Strickland; a son and d

Kerri Lynn Harris, age 27, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was born in Conroe, Texas, on October 14, 1981. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her father, Brent Stephen Alford, and grandfather, Arnold Henson. She was a homemaker and a member of Clarkdale First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Paul Harris; mother & step-father, Latha & Melvin Shore of Powder Springs; daughters, Haley Lynn Harris and Katey Rose Harris of Bremen; brothers & sisters-in-law, Erik & Tammy Alford of Powder Springs, and Ashley & Jerri Al

Jacqueline H. Swena, age 70, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. She was born October 5, 1938, in Kearney, NE, and was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Ledford Hayes & Dories Atkinson Hayes, and a sister, Carol Worfel. She graduated from Henry's School of Cosmetology in Kansas and was a hairdresser for 20 years, then worked at Michael's for 6 years as a floral designer. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Jo Leslie Swena-Mason & husband, Ken of Dallas, and Rhonda Kae Abbott & husband, Richard of Kennesaw; sister,

Brian Jason White, Sr., age 37, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born November 17, 1971, in Atlanta, GA, to Harold & Phyllis White. Mr. White was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory White. He served in the U. S. Army, was a self-employed mechanic, and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Annette Lynn White; parents, Harold & Phyllis White of Hiram; sons, Scott White of Dallas, Brian Jason White, Jr. of Douglasville, and Joshua Blake White of Douglasville; daughters, Sarah Anne White of Dallas, and Jessic

Julian “Esmer” Daniel, age 85, of Clarkdale, GA passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008. He was born on August 20, 1923 in Hiram to the late Walt & Rosa Daniel. He was retired from Coats & Clark after 37 years of service and was a custodian at Garrett Middle School in Cobb County. Mr. Daniel was a member of Clarkdale U.M.C. and also attended Clarkdale First Baptist Church. He was the Secretary/Treasurer for the Hiram High School Alumni Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Wynelle Daniel. Surviving are his daughter & son-in-law, Elaine & Bill

Sara Frances Irwin, age 83, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born November 1, 1925 in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her parents, Dixie Henry Mangum & Winnie Davis Mangum, and her husband, Milton Calhoun Irwin, II. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons & daughter-in-law, David & Diane Irwin of Hiram, and Milton Calhoun Irwin, III of Mableton; daughter & son-in-law, Wanda & Terry Byess of Mableton; sister & brother-in-law, Marianna & Gayle McClesky of Alpharetta; four grandchildren; and five great-grandc

Robert G. “Bobby” Weaver, age 72, of Woodland, AL, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. He was born February 1, 1936, to the late, Grover Weaver and the late, Mary V. Garner Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Strickland Weaver; daughters, Debbie & Edmond Camp of Dallas, GA, Tammy Witt & Robbie Floyd of Dallas, GA and Brittany Weaver of Wedowee, AL; grandsons, Cody Kennedy and Raegan Camp. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee, AL, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from 4:30pm to

John Arthur “Pop” Bankston, age 70, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, October 20, 1938, to the late, Paul Danforth Bankston and the late, Dora Loulis Bankston. Mr. Bankston was a Veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the Ben Hill Masonic Lodge. He was a Paint Technician with Precision Paints for 32 years. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Nellie Odell Bankston; daughters & sons-in-law, Paula & Mark Smith of Douglasville, and Missy & Felton Anderson of Powder Springs; sister, Mary Jane Kashura of Smithton, PA; broth

Harold G. Sanford, age 60, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born in Mayville, Michigan, on October 13, 1948, and was preceded in death by his father, Donald Harold Sanford. Mr. Sanford was a Design Analyst in the airline industry. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Sanford; mother, Mable Hanson; sons, Matthew Sanford & Pam Blanton of Columbus, GA and Andrew Sanford & Carrie Adolph of Dillard, GA; daughter, Jackulin Sanford of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Donald & Mary Sanford of Largo, FL; sister, Susan Sanford of Arygale, N

Marie Antionette Beaulac Gwin, age 79, of Rockmart, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was born on March 7, 1929, in Negros Island, Philippines, to the late Julian and Hazel Montilla. Mrs. Gwin graduated nursing school in 1952 and worked as a Registered Nurse for 46 years. Survivors include, husband, Donald Gwin, Sr. of Rockmart; son and daughter-in-law, Donald W. & Laura Gwin, Jr. of Yorkville; daughters and sons-in-law, Agnes & Frank Cannella of Savannah, GA, and Yolanda & Matthew Campbell of Roswell, GA.; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Marie Cannella of Savanna

Herschel Lee Jackson, age 77, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born on August 25, 1931, in Lawrence, AL, to the late Ernest and Lynn Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Lea Vernier and brother, Kenneth R. Jackson. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Torey & Jennifer Jackson of Jasper, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Gigi & Ricky McCauley of Jasper, AL, Barbette Herron of Jasper, AL, Nina & Bobby Taylor of Jasper, AL; brother, Billy Jackson of Birmingham, AL; sister and

Chilton John Barnes, SR, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008. He was born on June 4, 1925, in Fairview PA., to the late Chilton Louis and Alma Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a World War II Navy Veteran. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Chilton John and Susan Barnes, JR of Cogan Station, PA; sons, Gary Lee Barnes of Dillsburg, PA, and Richard Allen Barnes of Jersey Shore, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Darlis & David Cleek of Dallas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews

Reverend J.B. Swafford, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born on February 4, 1932, in Greenville, TN, to the late Allen and Ethel Mae Swafford. Mr. Swafford was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korea War and was the former pastor and founder of New Jerusalem Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Cowan Swafford; son, John Thomas Swafford; brothers, Albert E. Swafford and Edward J. “Puggy” Swafford. Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Thomas & Ruth Swafford of Whitwell, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Frank & Lois Swaffo

Ruby Mae Renfroe Ellis, age 79, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. She was born October 14, 1929, in Paulding County, to the late J. T. & Claudie Renfroe. Mrs. Ellis was a homemaker and a member of the Riverside Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Walter Ellis of Mableton; brother, Selvyn “Pete” Renfroe of Dallas; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11:00am, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Thomas Blagg, Reverend Charles Gann, and Reverend Russell Murdock officiating. Int

Ronald James Chelmey, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was born on January 21, 1942, in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valarie Chelmey. Mr. Chelmey was a Navy veteran and a retired aircraft mechanic from Lockheed. He was a member of Trinity Chapel Church of God. Survivors include, sons and daughters-in-law, Eric Justin Stokes of Rome, Johnny & Teresa Hand of Hayden, AL, Ronald Lee & Cela Chelmey of West Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda & Brian Vaught of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Donnie &a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Branch Kathrine Lewis Branch, age 75, of Dallas, GA, a native of Ashland, AL passed away on Friday, November 14, 2008. She was born on February 10, 1933 and was a 1952 graduate of Clay Co. High School in Ashland, AL. Mrs. Branch was

John “Deck” Gilreath, age 70, of Douglasville, passed away on November 8, 2008. He was born on September 2, 1938 in Jacksonville, AL. Mr. Gilreath worked at Six Flags for 27 years as a landscaper. Survivors include his wife, Malley Gilreath of Douglasville, daughters and sons-in-law, Tomi George & Jeremy Barnes of Dallas, Florence & John Fields of Marietta, Mary Ann & Bruce Clark of Villa Rica; daughter, Malinda Roberts of Temple; stepchildren, Shauni & Michael O’Neal of Douglasville, Glenn & Tasha Wallace of Douglasville, Dannette & Randy Chambers of Hiram; brot

Willie Mae Pace Austin, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008. A native of Paulding County, she was born March 26, 1924, and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Rader Pace & Nona Williams Pace; husband, Boyd L. Austin, Sr.; grandson, Benjamin Scott McWaters; brothers, Other Pace, Louie Pace, and A. A. “Buddy” Pace; and sisters, Louella Pace Smith and Emma Lee Pace Palmer. Mrs. Austin was a homemaker and loved cooking. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, where she was very active in the J.O.Y. Club, Joyful Singers, and Ruth Sunday sch

Rudeen M. West, age 89, of Forsyth, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008. She was born September 14, 1919, in Roanoke, AL, and was preceded in death by her parents, Addis & Lizabeth Mulkey; first husband, James Jackson; second husband, Charles Delwood West; sons, James Wesley Jackson, Jr. and Francis Lavell Jackson. Survivors include her daughters, Dawn Bodiford of Jackson and Katherine Denise Brown of LaGrange; sister, Helen Sheffield of Clayton; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A graveside service