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Doris G. Rakestraw, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008. She was born March 21, 1945, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Fannie Treadaway, three brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Rakestraw loved her children more than anything in the world. She was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tyre L. Rakestraw, Jr.; daughters & son-in-law, Rhonda Gray Gurley & husband, Toppy of Villa Rica; Tyra Paige Rakestraw of Dallas, and Tara Pace Rakestraw of Dallas; step-daughter, Amy R. Rakestraw of Dall

Betty Joyce Bass age 77 of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008. She was born December 26, 1930 in Atlanta, Ga., daughter of the late, Barney Fred Black and the late, Bessie Mae Black Hagelgans, also preceded in death by husband, Wayne G. Bass, Sr., son, Wayne G. Bass, Jr., grandsons, Sam Reed and Chris Yearwood. Mrs. Bass was retired from Lockheed as secretary/stenographer with 39 years of service, and she also worked in security for Paulding Senior Center for 18 years where she was very active in the Arts and Crafts department. She also enjoyed painting and helping familie

Curtis Walter Phillips, 80, of Mableton, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was born in Paulding County on August 2, 1928, and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Wesley Phillips & Anna Bell Freeman Phillips, and a son, Charlie Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Irma Lee Phillips; son & daughter-in-law, Lamar & Monica Phillips of Hiram; daughter & son-in-law, Joyce & Buddy Kirk of Kennesaw; brother, James “Cotton” Phillips of Hiram; four grandchildren; and ten great-g

Robin Marie Taylor, age 45, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was born in Birmingham, AL, on August 22, 1963, to Robert R. Taylor and the late, Jacqueline Bradley Taylor. Miss Taylor worked as a paralegal and she was a member of Brooklane Baptist Church in Hueytown, AL. Survivors include her father & step-mother, Robert R. Taylor & wife, Carolyn of Dallas, GA; sisters, Heidi Taylor of Sandy Springs, GA, and Wendy Taylor of Brownsville, TX; one niece and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 11:00am, from

Jean Roberts, age 70, of Hiram, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. She was born in Birmingham, AL, on January 19, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton & Florene Palmer, and her husband, Alva Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was retired from the Paulding County Board of Education, where she was a secretary at Hiram Elementary for 26 years. She was a member of Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Wayne & Rosa Linda Roberts of Dallas; daughter, Pam King of Hiram; sisters & brothers-in-law, Shirley & Bill Hembree of Dall

Michael Salvatore Astuto, age 51, of Rockmart, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Omaha, N.E. Mr. Astuto was a veteran of the Air Force and worked as an electronic specialist at the Federal Aviation for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Dallas. He loved to travel to Europe and around the world with his wife. He was preceded in death by his father, Venerino Salvatore Astuto; sister, Maria Astuto; brothers, Marc Astuto and Mario Astuto. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Deloris Marie Groves

David Lamar Bennett, age 44, of Powder Springs, passed away on August 19, 2008. He was born April 16, 1964, in McKinney, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Autry David Bennett, brother, Larry Dean Campbell, brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Trisha Campbell. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Agnes Moore Graves & R.J. Graves of Powder Springs; son, Nathan Bennett of Ohio; daughters, Brooke Bennett, Blaine Bennett and Kristina Kitchens, all of Dallas; his daughter’s mother, Mindi Bennett of Dallas; brother, Gary Campbell of Hiram; sisters, Cheryl “Sherry” Cam

Mildred Brannon Sailers, age 88, of Austell, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008. She was born November 18, 1919, in Roopeville, GA, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Brannon & Susan Jane Brannon, and her husband, Ellis Leslie Sailers. Mrs. Sailers was a caterer and she was a member of Austell First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Jean Sailers of Villa Rica and Jon & Jo Sailers of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Pat & Johnny Johnson of Elijay; sister-in-law, Edna Brannon of Austell; eight

LaVerne Howard Farr, age 67, of Taylorsville, formally of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008. He was born on November 29, 1940 in Batavia, New York. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford G. Farr; mother, Elizabeth Foster and step-father, Norris J. Foster. Mr. Farr was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving 4 years active duty and 2 years in the Reserves. He was retired from Lucent Technologies serving as a power crew supervisor for 39 years and retired Chief of Paulding County Volunteer Fire Department Station 3, New Hope with 25 years of service. He was

Jean Claude Paul, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was born April 7, 1940, in Haiti. Mr. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Philogene Bahas & Chatinea Paul. He was an accountant and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his sons, Emmanuel Paul of New York, Rony Paul of Atlanta, GA, and Jean Claude Paul, Jr. of New York; daughters & sons-in-law, Bartide & Guy Germain of Dallas, GA, Margarette & Mardoche Saintinus of Paulding County, GA, and Tamara Boncoeur of Dallas, GA; sisters, Naomi Paul of Dallas, Georgette Fenelus o

Esther Louise Hendleman, age 85, of Villa Rica (Paulding County), GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 13, 1923. Mrs. Hendleman was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony William Keller & Dorothy Waldman Keller and her husband, James Aaron Hendleman. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in East Cobb, where she sang in the choir for 60 years. Mrs. Hendleman loved dealing with people in the retail business. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, Bill & Linda Hendleman of Villa Rica, GA, Jim & Barb

Sarah Nelson Ragsdale, age 91, of Decatur, GA, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008. She was born April 15, 1917, in Panola County, Mississippi and was preceded in death by her parents, John Gillion Nelson & Annie Little Nelson. Mrs. Ragsdale was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company where she was a secretary for over 20 years. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, J. W. Ragsdale; son & daughter-in-law, John Warner Ragsdale, Jr. & wife, Nancy of Rome, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Patricia & James F. Causey of Marietta, GA, and Sandra R. & Le

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Brown David Marvin Brown, age 65, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born on October 17, 1942 in Cartersville to the late William Marvin and Clara Brown. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Tabern

Frieda Ruth Dailey, age 60, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008. She was born in Knoxville, TN, on August 6, 1947, and was preceded in death by her parents, James & Ida Mae Norman. Mrs. Dailey was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of twenty-five years, Marty S. Dailey of Dallas; brothers & sisters-in-law, Earl & Margie Norman of Temple, and Johnny & Judy Norman of Dallas; sisters & brothers-in-law, Billie & Gary Goodwinn of Dallas, Joyce & James Morgan of Buford, and Juanita Leach of Dallas; nieces & nephews; a

Marvin F. Edgar, age 71, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, on May 27, 1937, to the late Aaron Oscar Edgar and the late Nora Maybelle Edgar. Mr. Edgar was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Navy. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Chattahoochee Brick Company and Martin-Marietta Cement and was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia Edgar of Marietta, GA; sons, Marvin Edgar and Joshua S. Edgar both of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Kathy & Albert Hogan o

William Robert Owen, age 73, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 03, 2008. He was born in Dallas, GA, August 23, 1934. He was preceded in death by his father, William Emmett Owen; mother, Evelyn Owen; and brother, Cefus Owen. He was an Army veteran, retired from Sears with 23 years of service, and also retired from Paulding County School System Maintenance with 10 years of service Survivors include his wife, Mary Irene Owen of Hiram; son, William “Rob” Owen of Hiram; daughter, Tobie Knight of Hiram; brother, Billy Owen of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles & Virg

Helen Ruth Gravett, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008. She was born in Dallas, GA, on May 26, 1942. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Ruff and brother, Calvin Ruff. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and was a member of Oakridge Baptist Church in Aragon, GA. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Gravett of Dallas; mother, Myrtle Ruth Ruff of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Allen & Susan Crew of Dallas and Art & Tanya Crew of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Angie & Steve Hobbs of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Harold & Sa

Kenneth Wayne McLendon, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008. Born in Atlanta, GA, on May 20, 1956, he was the son of Rebecca McLendon Hillhouse and the late, Johnnie Marvin McLendon, Sr. Mr. McLendon was an installer in the dry cleaning business. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Hillhouse of Dallas, GA; daughters, Patricia Arlene McLendon of Dallas, GA, Kendra Darlene McLendon of Austell, GA and Cindy McLendon of Marietta, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Johnnie Marvin McLendon, Jr. of Mableton, GA, Anthony Floyd McLendon, William Randall McLendon &

Catherine Faye Elrod, age 57, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2008. She was born in Thomaston, GA, on February 11, 1951, to the late, Charles William Alexander and the late Katherine Mitchell Alexander. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her fiance’, Oswald O. Tate of Dallas, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Eddie & Judy Bryant of Marietta, GA, and Johnny & Kim Bryant of Austell, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Brenda & Tommy Ashley of Marietta, GA, and Judy & Ralph McKenzie of Woodstock, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law,

Tom Newsome, age 68, of Aragon, passed away on July 27, 2008. He was born on October 16, 1939. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Newsome. Mr. Newsome was a Navy veteran and an automotive mechanic. Surviving are his mother, Rubye Kline of Powder Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & Rick Cleveland of Aragon, GA; daughters, Charlotte Powers of Hiram and Cindy A. Thornberry of Gillette, Wyoming; brother and sister-in-law, Gene & Edith Collins of Appling, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth & Rev. Tommy Paine of Powder Springs; grandchildren, Ashley New

John W. “Rocky” Jordan, age 73, of Hiram, passed away on July 26, 2008. He was born on June 22, 1935 in Trion, GA to the late John A. Jordan and Fran Manley. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Delilah Faye Jordan. Mr. Jordan was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge #139 and was the first Police Chief of Hiram. He was a commercial and residential painter. Surviving are his son, Wayne Monroe Jordan of Hiram; brother, Donald Jordan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister and brother-in-law, Betty & Bobby Farris of Memphis, TN; sister, Maureen Rogers

Karen Rae Alexander, age 49, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008. She was born on October 10, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her brother, Keven Glenn Farmer. Surviving are her daughter, Alicia Gaydon Wiggins of Hiram; a son, Mason Hunter Alexander of Temple, GA; her father, Will Farmer of Wake Forest, N.C.; her mother, Janet Rae McArthy of Valley Park, Missouri; a brother, Keith Bryan Farmer of Valley Park, Missouri; a sister, Lynda Kara Willis of Wildwood, Missouri; her Fiance’ , Jessie Robert Allgood of Hiram; grandchildren, Jayme

Master Sgt. (Ret.) Roy Golden, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008. He was born July 3, 1927, in Flomaton, AL, and was preceded in death by his parents, J. B. & Alice Golden. Mr. Golden was retired from the U. S. Army as a military policeman, where he served for 27 years, during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Mr. Golden was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ruth Ries Golden of Hiram, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Ronnie & Carole Golden of Hiram, GA; grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Freem

William Thomas Cable, Sr., age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008. He was born December 7, 1933, in Bluefield, Virginia, to the late William McKinley Cable and the late Rosa Elizabeth Cable. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patsy Cable of Dallas, GA; son & daughter-in-law, W. Thomas & Dawn Cable of Dallas, GA; brothers-in-law, Johnnie & Betty Murray of Baltimore, MD, and Larry & Barbara Murray of Bel Air, MD; and sister-in-law, Cathy & Bryant Gurley of Marion, NC. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at 2:00pm

Jason Alan Hicks, age 33, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The son of Linda G. Hicks and the late Jerry Wayne Hicks, he was born March 6, 1975, in Paulding County. Mr. Hicks was a truck driver for Alliance Environmental Solutions. He loved sports, was an avid Georgia Tech fan, and was a Nascar fan of #88, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Mr. Hicks was a member of Revival Baptist Church in Powder Springs and he was called into the ministry 8 years ago. He enjoyed singing in the choir and driving for the Bus Ministry of his church. He loved spending time with his family and fr