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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

James Herbert Fannin, age 84, of Hiram, passed away on July 18, 2008. He was born on March 24, 1924 in Hiram, GA to the late John & Mary Fannin. Mr. Fannin was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Army, and he was a retired building contractor. Surviving are his wife, Flossie Fannin of Hiram; sons, Lamar Fannin of Hiram, Jerry Fannin of Douglasville, and Joe Fannin of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Heather Fannin of Hiram; daughters & sons-in-law, Kay & Eddie Barker of Hiram and Bonnie & Tim White of Temple; sister, Tellie Kitchens of Dou

Alice Marie Duncan, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2008. She was born in Ft. Payne, Ohio, on November 29, 1948, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Edward Depew & Aline Depew, and a daughter, Roxy Spurgeon. She loved spending time with her family, reading books, crocheting, and enjoyed the beach. Mrs. Duncan was very active in her church Crestview Baptist in Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Gregory Allen Duncan of Dallas, GA; son, Jimmy Spurgeon, II of Stone Mountain, GA; daughters & son-in-law, Jennifer & Jason Culberson of Ro

Jack Hiatt age 67 of Dallas, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, he was born August 7, 1940 in Tampa, Fl, son of the late Charles A. and Fulka Johanna Hiatt. Mr. Hiatt was retired from Munich Reinsurance as Vice President of Computer Operations with 20yrs of service, a Navy Veteran and a member of Trinity Church. Survived by wife Ann Maria Hiatt of Dallas. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2008 at 4PM with Dr. Curtis Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Monday, July 14, 2008 from 1pm till service time. The family requests in lie

Edward Kloft, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008. He was born in Bellevue, Iowa, on October 18, 1917, and was preceded in death by his parents, John P. & Kathryn Kloft, and a grandchild, Kristin Keller. Mr. Kloft was an Electrical Design Engineer. He enjoyed rock hunting, jazz music, camping, traveling, and his e-mail, which he called his “Monday morning mail”. Survivors include his wife of seventy years, Kathryn Dryden Kloft of Dallas, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Michille Kloft Keller of Walnut Creek, CA, Kathleen Kloft Watkins & husband, Ha

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Carlene Pope, age 79, of Rockmart, formerly of Powder Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008. She was born on April 13, 1929 in Woodville, AL to the late Wiley and Mollie Whitaker. She had worked as a librarian in Powder Springs a

Johanna Maria Roesch, 83, passed from this life on July 1, 2008, after battling a long illness. Mrs. Roesch was born in Hannover and lived in Germany for the first 21 years of her life. During the 8 years prior to emigrating to America, Johanna suffered greatly under the regime of Hitler. From the age of 13, she was forced to engage in strenuous physical labor to support herself. She lost many family members during the war. Her health suffered throughout her life because of these difficulties in her early years. Her strength, courage, and faith helped her overcome this adversity bring

Cody Jordan LeCroy, age 11, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008. He was born March 13, 1997, in Cobb County. Cody was a student at New Georgia Elementary and he attended Flat Rock Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, Patrick LeCroy of Dallas, GA; mother, Laura B. LeCroy of Dallas, GA; brother, Logan Bentley LeCroy of Dallas, GA; grandparents; Pat & Judy Maxwell of Villa Rica, GA; Steve Bowden of Heflin, AL; and Pat & Bo Berry of Dallas, GA; and great-grandmother, Laura Bentley of Murfreesboro, TN. Funeral services w

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Godfrey Russell Godfrey, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008. He was born on September 8, 1936 in Cherokee Co. to the late Onnie Walter and Mae Godfrey. He was a retired welder with ABC Awning and was a member of

Dell Ernest Wade, age 64, of Powder Springs, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. He was born March 5, 1944, in Austell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manciel & Connie Wade, son, Captain James Darren Wade and brother, Harold Wade. Mr. Wade was a Viet Nam Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Becky Wade of Stockbridge; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda & Mike Ross of Hiram, and Jennifer & Rodney Jordan of Powder Springs; former wife, Sandra Woods of Vill

Charles Hamby Phillips, age 84, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Walhalla, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. He was born December 11, 1923, in Walhalla, SC, and was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Martin Phillips & Esther Faye Hamby Phillips, and wife, Margaret Faye McGinnis Phillips. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army, and worked as a superintendent in the construction industry. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Dennis & Debbie Phillips of Rocky Face, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Rita & Bruce See of Dallas, GA, Terri

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Canant Major (Retired) Ermer Oree Canant, age 84, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2008. He was born on July 14, 1923 in Cullman, AL. He was retired from the U. S. Army, serving in World War II and Korea. After retiring from

Jack Herbert Crabbe, age 79, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born on March 10, 1929 in Cartersville, GA to the late Oscar & Gertrude Crabbe. Mr. Crabbe was a brick mason and a charter member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Powder Springs. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Alma Crabbe of Dallas; son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Mary Crabbe of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah & Stanley Lively of Hiram; brothers and sisters-in-law, Homer Crabbe of Powder Springs, Delanor & Virginia Crabbe of Dallas, Billy & Pat Crabbe of Powder Sprin

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Aiken Thomas Homer Aiken, Jr. (Tommy), age 47, a lifelong resident of Dallas, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born on August 2, 1960 in Atlanta, GA. Tommy was a cattle farmer and avid gardener of flowers and vegetables. He wa

Alton Lanier Hewin, age 83, of Franklin, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born August 21, 1924, in Greenville, SC, to the late, Paul & Mary Elizabeth Hewin. Mr. Hewin was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Army Air Corp and he was a carpenter with the East Point Housing Authority. Survivors include his son, Richard Paul Hewin of Fayetteville; daughter & son-in-law, Bonnie & Barry Reed of Franklin; sisters, Doris Petreski of San Diego, CA, Dale & Johnny Hubbard of Atlanta, and Paulette Robinson of Griffin; grandchild, Robert Brian Latham; grea

Doris Louvenia Fuller, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008. She was born in Atlanta, on September 5, 1920, to the late Virgil Lee Robinson and the late Sallie Mae White Robinson. Mrs. Fuller was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David Fuller. She was a member of Northside Park Baptist Church in Atlanta. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Kaye Fowler & her husband, Leroy of Dallas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 11:00am, from Clark Funeral Home. Interment

Quincy Xavier McClarity of Dallas, infant son of Marcus Sheron McClarity and Jessica Renee Mathis, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. He was born in Austell, on January 22, 2008. Survived by father Marcus Sheron McClarity of Dallas and mother, Jessica Renee Mathis of Dallas; sister, Majesta Renee Graham of Dallas; brother, Sheron Marquis McClarity of Dallas; grandparents, Teresa Fennell & Michael Mathis of Temple, and Harvis McClarity & Charlie Low of Temple; great-grandparents, Brenda & Terry Dyer of Wellington, AL, Florine Wright of Dallas, and John Lee Wright of R

Albert Lee Gunnell, Jr., age 85, of Cartersville, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Mr. Gunnell was born March 14, 1923, in Paulding County and was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee Gunnell, Sr. & Nettie Washington Gunnell. Mr. Gunnell served 20 years in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He then worked for Mayfield Dairies for 15 years. He is survived by a son, Sam Dewayne Gunnell of Dallas. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 11:00am, from Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, with military honors. Clark Fu

Thomas Holmes Dial, Sr., age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008. Mr. Dial was born January 16, 1932, in Boyd, AL, the son of the late, Robert James Dial and the late, Daisy Barfield Dial. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Lindsay Dial, and daughter, LaDonna Bryson. Mr. Dial was a mechanic and a member of York Baptist Church in York, AL. Survivers include his sons & daughters-in-law, Thomas H. Dial, Jr. & wife Rhonda of Marietta, and David A. Dial & wife Pennie of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Vicky Goss &

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McDowell Junior Lawrence “Mac” McDowell, age 76, of Douglasville, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008. He was born on August 7, 1931 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to the late Harvey & Brownie McDowell. He owned Comfort &a

Kathryn Dilbeck Bryce, age 89, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008. She was born February 3, 1919, in Atlanta, to the late William Thomas Dilbeck and the late Alice Langston Dilbeck. She was a member of Wieuca Road Baptist Church and was employed by Westview Cemetery for 34 years. Survivors include her sister, Alice Walton of Hiram; niece, Dianne & Dan Eubanks of Peachtree City; nephew, John & Junie Walton of Hiram; other nieces and great nieces & nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 1:00pm, from Westview Cemetery, wit

Grovie Towery Owenby, age 81, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2008. She was born in Blairsville, GA, on April 5, 1927, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Lester Owenby; parents, Alfred & Jessie Nation Towery; daughter, Emma Jean Roper; brothers, Monroe Towery, Hubert Towery and Steve Towery; and sister, Shirlene Lowe. Mrs. Owenby was the owner and operator of Milford Service Station in Marietta for over 35 years. She loved gardening and her animals and was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, James Owenby &

Joel Lindsey Grogan, age 26, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008. He was born on November 11, 1981 in Atlanta. He was employed with PCI Contracting in Cartersville, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Grogan. Surviving are his son, Michael Adam Grogan of Dallas; his mother and step-father, Patricia and Jeff Grecco of Dallas; step-mother, Robin Grogan of Dallas; a sister, Shannon Grogan of Dallas; step-brothers, Jeffrey Grecco Jr. and Jeremiah Grecco, both of Dallas; step-sister, Ashley Taylor of Dallas; grandparents, Truitt & Peggy Grogan of Adairsville, GA;

Randall Lee Gaydon, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. A native of Cobb County, he was born January 3, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Robert M. Gaydon. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Gaydon of Powder Springs, GA; brother, James Richard Gaydon of Hueytown, AL; sister & brother-in-law, Lonie Barfield & husband, James of Southside, AL; three nieces and one nephew. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 3:00pm from Powder Springs Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Harold Byrd officiating.

Joe B. Camp, age 84, of Dallas, GA, died on Saturday, May 10, 2008, of complications from Type II Diabetes. He was born in Paulding County, on April 20, 1924, to the late Josiah Belia Camp & the late Etna Sorrels Camp. Mr. Camp grew up in Braswell and attended Dallas High School. He was a veteran of World War II and fought with the U.S. Army’s Company “C” of the 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion. In 1950, his Battalion was awarded a citation for bravery by the government of the Philippines for helping the 11th Airborne with the rescue of Los Banos prison camp in February 23, 1943, the