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Elizabeth Paulette “Polly” Milam, age 59, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008. She was born March 12, 1949, in Etowah County, AL, to the late James Arthur Mims & the late Buena Elizabeth Mims. Her sister, Patsy Ruth Milam, preceded her in death. Mrs. Milam was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Terry Milam of Powder Springs, GA; son, Jack Milam of Atlanta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Tigree Butcher & husband, Rob of Cleveland, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry & Debra Mims of Boaz, AL, and Arthur &a

Lawrence Mitchell Bailey, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born in Sand Mountain, Alabama, on November 18, 1926, to the late Robert & Hester Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a World War II Veteran. He was of Church of God Faith and also attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Bailey retired after 30 years from the Postal Service. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ellen Ray Bailey of Dallas, GA; son, Larry Bailey of Kennesaw, GA; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 1

Joshua Lee Paschal, age 24, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008. He was born in Marietta, GA, on June 30, 1983. Survivors include father, Mark A. and his wife Shannon Paschal of Dallas, GA; mother, Angela Paschal of Dallas, GA; grandparents, Gary & Chloe Cofer of Marietta, GA. and Ron & Inez Paschal of Matthews, N.C.; bothers, Jacob and Nelson Paschal of Dallas, GA; sisters, Jennifer & Hannah Paschal of Dallas, GA. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 3:00pm, at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park with Brother Ricky Gray officiating. T

Rosalie Linz Williams, age 81, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was born in Munich, Germany, on September 18, 1926, to the late Maximillion & Therese Linz. Mrs. Williams was a loving mother, homemaker, and a retail buyer/manager for pharmaceuticals and gift items. She loved gardening and cooking and had a loving and caring personality. Survivors include her husband of almost 60 years Roland Gordon Williams, Sr. of Marietta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Roland G. Williams & wife Jill of Kathleen, GA; daughter, Therese A. Wilson of Dallas, GA;

Millard Walter Pope, age 66, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born August 19, 1941, in Atlanta, and was preceded in death by his parents, John Adam Pope & Zola Jane Pope, a brother, John B. Pope, and sisters, Mildred Childres and Margie Baughman. He was retired from Georgia Power after 39 years of service. Mr. Pope loved antique cars, fishing, amateur radio’s, and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sandra Biddy Pope of Powder Springs; sons & daughters-in-law, Lyndell Pope & wife, Linda of Cedartown, an

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Folds Dorothy Thomason Folds, age 74, of Acworth, GA passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born on July 6, 1933 to the late Robert Larry Thomason Sr. and Anna Grace Thomason. She was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church and w

Sarah Joyce Smothers, age 1, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008. She was born in Atlanta on August 27, 2006, and is survived by her parents, Mike & Jennifferr Smothers of Dallas; sister, Alyssa Lynn Smothers of Dallas; grandparents, Ken & Virginia Douglas of Dallas, TX, Tom & Sally Smothers of Davenport, IA , Anna & Bob Brown of Heber Springs, AR, and Cheryl Buehler of Cadiz, Spain; great-grandparents, Marjorie Arlene Smothers of Davenport, IA, and Clarence Rhinehart of Brooklyn, IA; two aunts and two uncles. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday

Cora Paris Eason, age 92, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. A native of Paulding County, she was born April 21, 1916, to the late Esmer & Loni McClung Paris. Her husband, T. C. Eason, preceded her in death. Mrs. Eason was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Lamar Eason & wife Nancy of Hiram; daughters & sons-in-law, Mary Ann Williams & husband David Joe of Hiram, and Mildred Reece & husband B. R. of Piedmont, AL; brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Barbara Paris of Smyrna; six grandchildre

Brandy Signa Lovett, age 32, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born on February 6, 1976, in Covington, Kentucky. Brandy was preceded in death by her father, George DeWayne Lovett, grandmother, Signa Carlson, and her grandfather, Roy Lovett. Survivors include her mother, Nancy Griner & husband, Donald of Dallas, GA; daughter, Signa Lovett Coleman of Dallas, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Timothy & Andrea Lovett of Columbia, SC; grandfather, Virgil “Sam” Rowan & his wife, Sandy of Nashville, GA; grandmother, Ruby Lovett of Valdosta, GA. Th

Lewis Dale Barner, Jr., age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. He was born on December 13, 1956, in Pennsylvania. Mr. Barner was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Davis Barner of Dallas and son, Lewis Dale Barner, III of Dallas; and sister, Kim Barler, Lock Haven, PA. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 2:00pm, from Powder Springs Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Greg Potts officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on

Neida Freeman Watkins, age 82, of Austell, GA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born in Paulding County, on May 16, 1925, to the late T. A. & Nannie Ethel Freeman. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her husband, Guy C. Watkins, Sr. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Carlton Watkins & his wife, Barbara of Warwick, RI; daughter, Nannette Watkins of Austell, GA; brothers & sisters-in-law, Harold A. & Elizabeth Freeman of Buford, GA and Clive & June Freeman of Dallas, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Myrtle George of Buford, GA, and B

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Williams Danny Williams, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2008. He was born on March 30, 1951 in Douglasville, GA to Pauline Williams and the late James William Williams. He was a builder and a member of Mountai

James Billy “Bill” Israel, age 77, of Acworth (Paulding County), passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008. He was born October 27, 1930, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to the late Karl T. Israel and the late Ada Teal Israel. Mr. Israel served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Lockheed-Martin as a supervisor. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church. Mr. Israel will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Fay Bartlett Israel of Acworth, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Camillia & Frank Marini of Villa Rica, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Betty & Ray Glover o

Donna Louise Shatus, age 65, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. She was born in Tampa, Florida, on October 6, 1942. Mrs. Shatus was preceded in death by her father, Johnny F. Vlad and her mother-in-law, Rose Shatus. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Michael Gerald Shatus, for 45 years, and they started their family in Miami and then moved to Atlanta. Survivors include her husband, Michael Gerald Shatus of Hiram, GA; mother, Sarah Bishop Vlad; sons & daughters-in-law, Troy & Sheri Shatus of Dallas, GA and Phil & Tracy Shatus of Powder

Regenia Phillips, age 60, of Lithia Springs, GA (Douglas County), passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2008. She was born in Dallas, GA, on February 22, 1948, and was preceded in death by her parents, James Ralph Clay, Sr. & Jeanette A. Clay; husband, Charles Albert Phillips; and brother, James Ralph Clay, Jr. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Orange Hill Baptist Church in Austell, GA. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Michael Phillips & wife, Karen of Nauvoo, AL; sister & brother-in-law, Dianne & Mike Bunnell of Opa Locka, FL; grandchildren, Ethan Phillips

Marian Esther Brimmer, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. She was born in Buffalo, New York, June 4, 1924, to the late Fredolf R. Johannson and the late Venice Frost Johannson. Mrs. Brimmer was also preceded in death by her husband, Alan Brimmer and a brother, Reynolds Johannson. She was a member of Lockport New York Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, John Brimmer & wife, Lisa of Dallas, GA, Daniel Brimmer of Sanborn, NY, Timothy Brimmer & wife, Dawn of Gasport, NY, and Paul Brimmer & wife, Vivian of Dal

Doris Violet Hill Dinkins, age 86, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008. She was born February 18, 1922 in Surrey, England, and was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Hill & Violet May Billings Hill; and her husband, Joseph William Dinkins. Mrs. Dinkins was of the Episcopal faith and she was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Maureen Allen & husband, James W. of Hiram; and son & daughter-in-law, Michael J. Dinkins & wife, Laurie of Gulf Shores, AL. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 11:00am,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bass Tristen Allen Bass, age 10, of Dallas, GA had his homecoming with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was born on October 16, 1997 in Lithia Springs, GA. He was a 4th Grade student at Abney Elementary School and was a member of Fl

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bass Phillip Aaron Bass, age 30, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was born on November 15, 1977 in Lithia Springs, GA. He worked for the McDonald’s Corporation and was a student at Georgia State University. He was

Richard A. Parks, age 35, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008. He was born November 18, 1972, in Cobb County, and his father, Johnny Ray Parks, preceded him in death. Mr. Parks was a Freight Broker for RMX Global Logistics in Acworth. He was a member of the Bethel Church in Mableton. Survivors include his mother, Elaine Brown Parks of Hiram; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Brown, Jr. of Douglasville; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at 3:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Ralph Wilson and Reverend D

John Wesley Harp, Jr., age 79, of Acworth, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. He was born in Columbus, GA, on March 30, 1929, to the late John Wesley Harp, Sr. & the late Mattie Frank Odom Harp. Mr. Harp was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Bobbie Jean Harp of Acworth; sons & daughter-in-law, Randy Harp of Columbia, SC, Jim Harp of Acworth, Barry & Daphne Harp of Acworth and Walt Harp of Acworth; sister, Nadine Harp Johns of Nashville, TN; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seve

Sara Florence Jones, age 96, of Kennesaw, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. She was born on August 13, 1911, in Cobb County, and was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Brooks & Agnes Watson Brooks and her husband, Lynn P. Jones. She worked for the Chrysler Corporation and Kennestone Hospital, and also did volunteer work at Kennestone Hospital. Mrs. Jones was a member of Kennesaw United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Ollie Jones of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Apri

Clint Davis, age 77, of the Yorkville Community (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. He was born in Hiram, GA, on June 1, 1930, and was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie S. Davis & Eunice Bell Davis. Mr. Davis owned Davis Auto Parts, and owned Mableton Janitorial Services for 25 years. He retired from Lockheed, where he was an electrician for 9 years. Survivors include his wife, Alene Alexander Davis of Rockmart; sons & daughters-in-law, Mike & Sharon Davis of Temple, Larry & Julie Davis of Douglasville, and Robert Davis of Rockmart; dau

Elizabeth Fortner Poole, age 79, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was born April 4, 1928, in Marietta, GA, and was preceded in death by her father, Howard Levi Fortner. Elizabeth worked for Lockheed-Martin and she was a member of New Life Family Church in Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Tommy R. Williams of Powder Springs; mother, Pairlee Garrett of Austell; step-sons, Rex Williams & wife Ellen of Dallas, and Alan Williams & wife Lycia of Kennesaw; step-daughters, Teresa King & husband Gordon of Dallas, and Kat

BLACK Lucy Virginia Black age 83 of Powder Springs, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008. She was born December 30, 1924 in Montgomery, Al., to the late Roger C. Daniel and Lucy Voltz Daniel. Ms. Black was a Teacher in Huntsville, Al., and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survived by Son Dan and his wife Pam Black, Dallas, Ga., Brother Walter and his wife Kay Daniel, Grady, Al. 2 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:00am from Powder Springs Memorial Gardens with Dr. Tim Walk