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Willis Alexander, age 85, of Albany, GA, formerly of Paulding County, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008. He was born to the late Robert & Mary Sims Alexander, on May 6, 1922, in Paulding County. A son, Tony Alexander, preceded him in death. Mr. Alexander was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He worked as a barber and was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Floy T. Alexander of Albany; son, Norman Alexander of Hiram; daughters, Mary Willene Alexander of Hiram, Larris Alexander of Hiram, Sharon Darlene Dobbs of Hiram, and Myranda Flemister of Powder

Estelle Hardy Jones, age 82, of Collinsville, AL, formerly of Hiram, GA, passed away at Gadsden Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL, on Thursday, March 27, 2008. She was born in Hiram, GA, on February 25, 1926, to the late Walker & Bessie Hardy, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Hardy and an infant sister. Mrs. Jones was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, W. H. “Hollis” Jones of Collinsville, AL; son & daughter-in-law, Kent Jones & wife Jennifer of Collinsville, AL; grandchildren, Ben &a

Geneva Butler, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. A native of Paulding County, she was born November 20, 1920. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Green & Velie Adair Green, and a grandson, Chad Butler. Geneva retired at the age of 77, after 35 years of service as a dietary aide for the Medical Arts Hospital and Paulding Hospital. She was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Rene Butler & wife, Sheila of Dallas; daughter, Treva Hayes of Dallas; grandson, Tony Hayes of Dallas; several sp

Quinn Sean Phillip, age 34, of Douglasville (Paulding County), passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was born on May 6, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Phillip was a Medical Technician for West Georgia Cardiology in Carrollton and also worked part-time for Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Carleen Lorraine Baptiste of Douglasville; mother, Pheola Phillip of Brooklyn, NY; son, Saed Phillip of Brooklyn, NY; sister, Feona Phillip of Brooklyn, NY; and aunt, Janet White of California. A memorial service

Roy E. Crowe, age 90, of Clarkdale, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. He was born in Paulding County, July 18, 1917, to the late Esker Crowe and the late Mary Alice Wigley Crowe. Mr. Crowe was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian B. McClure Crowe; son, Johnny Lee Roy Crowe; and sisters, Georgia Waters, Ruby McBee and Ruth Cotton. Mr. Crowe was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and he was retired from Coats & Clark Textile Mill as a Production Recorder. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include his sister & brother-in-law, Willow Rich &am

Florence Strickland Green, age 82, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Mrs. Green was born on April 8, 1925, in Rockmart, GA, to the late John Thomas Thompson, Sr. and the late Willie Rebecca Hencely Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ben Hill Strickland, Sr. and Robert L. Green, and her daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Hal Echols. Mrs. Green was a lifelong member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She and her husband, Ben Hill Strickland, Sr. started and successfully ran Strickland’s Grocery from 1946 to 1980, and she also worked at the First Natio

William Curtis Anderson, age 77, of Powder Springs, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008. He was born in Augusta, on November 8, 1930, and was preceded in death by his parents, James H. & Maggie Reynolds Anderson, and sisters, Margie Britt and Francis Taylor. Mr. Anderson was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, and later served in the Air National Guard 116th Tactical Fighter Wing, where he retired as Senior Master Sergeant Fabrication Shop Supervisor, after more than 32 years of total service. Mr. Anderson was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where he served as a

Laurie Brown, age 43, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2008. She was born on March 30, 1964, in Cobb County, GA. Her mother, Stella Amelia Hass, preceded her in death. She had worked as a waitress. Survivors include her husband, Johnny D. Brown of Dallas; father, Tommy Atkins of Savannah; sons & daughter-in-law, Anthony Atkins & wife, Stacy of Cartersville, Adam Skelton of Cartersville, and Robbie Skelton of Dallas; daughters, Anna Skelton of Snellville, and Kristen Brown of Alabama; sister & brother-in-law, Joan Croft & husband, Bobby of Jasper; grandmoth

Stephen Leslie Berkowitz, age 58, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was born in Paterson, NJ, on June 15, 1949. Mr. Berkowitz was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Berkowitz. Mr. Berkowitz worked as a hair stylist. Survivors include his mother, Muriel Kimelman son, Jeremy Berkowitz of Hiram; brother & sister-in-law Howard & Rebecca Berkowitz of Powder Springs; brother James Berkowitz of Stone Mountain. In honoring Mr. Stephen Berkowitz’s request, the body was cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Barbara Jo Crider, age 62, of Cedartown, GA, (formerly of Hiram) passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1945. Mrs. Crider was preceded in death by her father, Albert Smith, Jr. She was retired from Greystone Power Corporation. Survivors include her husband, George Crider of Cedartown; mother, Regina Sams; daughter & son-in-law, Laura Martin & husband, Shane of Douglasville; brother, Albert Thomas Smith, III of Canton; sisters & brothers-in-law, Elizabeth (Bette) Webb & husband, Larry of Snellville, and Sandy Marks

James Lawson “Jimmy” Palmer, age 62, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Mr. Palmer was born on June 7, 1945, in Austell, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawson R. Palmer, and a brother, Marvin Lamar Bone. Mr. Palmer worked as a painter. Survivors include his wife, Betty Palmer of Powder Springs; mother, Sarah June Bone of Dallas; son, Ryan Lawson Palmer of Dallas; brother, Ottis Bone, Jr. of Dallas; grandchildren, Anslee Palmer of Dallas, and Tyler Lawson Palmer of Dallas; and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Sun

Larry LaVon Thomas, age 56, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008. He was born in Rome, GA, on February 13, 1952. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Thomas. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Camp Thomas of Dallas; father, Lloyd D. Thomas of Concord; mother, Ruth B. Thomas of Dallas; daughters & sons-in-law, Tiffany Coffman & husband Jason of Dallas, Tabitha Lester & husband Craig of Dallas, Tia Thomas-Cole of Dallas, and Tori Thomas of Dallas; brother & sister-in-law, Allen Thomas & wife Angie of Dallas; sister, Ch

Thelma Elaine Foster, age 59, of Carrollton (formerly of Dallas), passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. A native of Paulding County, she was born November 3, 1948. Her parents, Paul & Nora Butler, preceded her in death. Mrs. Foster worked as a certified nursing assistant and she was a member of New Beginning Church. Survivors include her husband, George E. Foster of Carrollton; son & daughter-in-law, Scott Gamel & wife Michelle of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Mary Ann Norton & husband Steven of Bremen; brother, Cecil Butler of Dallas; and grandchildren, Kenn

Larry Clark Matthews died on February 29, 2008. Born in Dallas, Georgia in 1938, (lived in Austell, GA for many years) Larry went on to graduate from South Cobb High School and Southern Tech with an Electrical Engineering degree. He had a progressive career in computer engineering and ultimately retired from Tennessee Valley Authority after 20 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Mercer & Myrtis Matthews, his first wife Kathryn and brother Michael. Survived by his wife Sondra Matthews, sister Dr. Aprile Holland, his children and their spouses Melissa & Tony Paz (McMinnville,

Jerry Sidney Reddish, Sr., age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2008. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Atlanta, GA to the late Fred & Gladys Reddish. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchild, his Chihuahua, Peanut, and was a long distance truck driver. Mr. Reddish was preceded in death by his brother, Fred William Reddish, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Kay Reddish of Hiram; sons and daughter-in-law Jerry Jr. & Connie Reddish of Douglasville; Scott & Autumn Reddish of Hiram; daughter and son-in-law

Robert Earl “Paw” Wheeling, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2008. He was born on June 29, 1934 in Centre, AL to the late Johnny Robert and Zelma Haney Wheeling. He was a truck driver for 45 years. Mr. Wheeling was preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Wheeling. Survivors include his wife, Margie Hall Wheeling; sons and daughter-in-law, Andy & Susie Wheeling of Jasper; Tony & Dianne Wheeling of Rockmart; Kenny & Nancy Wheeling of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Windy & Ricky Weaver of Jasper, brothers and sister-in-law, Junior & Martha Wh

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Day Lottie C. Day, age 80, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was born on June 10, 1927 in Atlanta to the late Marshal and Janie Mae Crowe. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren an

James Clinton Grimes, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, April 6, 1927 and was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Hubert Grimes & Evie Estelle Grimes. Mr. Grimes was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Woodstock. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Norma Faye Grimes; son, Bill Grimes of Hiram; daughter & son-in-law, Michelle Shamasneh & husband, Fareed of Hiram; brother & sister-in-law, Doyle Grimes & wife, Omia of Acworth; and sister, Williebelle Chambers of Winter Haven, FL. Funeral s

Robbie Jo Minton, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born April 9, 1932, in Atlanta, Ga., daughter of the late William Frank Hopper and Cara “Kate” Craton Hopper, also preceded in death by her husband Robert Edwin Minton. Mrs. Minton was retired from Lockheed with over 37 years of service, a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas where she was active in the Seniors Choir, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Survived by her daughter Karan and her husband Christopher Wiley, of Dallas, Brother Bobby Frank “Smokey” and

Johnny M. Lawrence, age 61, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2008. He was born April 9, 1946, in Cedartown, and was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee Lawrence & Annie Strickland Lawrence; sister, Frankie Greene; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Doris & Allan Bennett; and brother-in-law, Danny Bennett. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and loved his church and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sherry Lawrence of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Bennett Lawrence & wife, Ke

Willie Mae Palmer, age 88, of Dallas, (formerly of Lithia Springs) passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. She was born in Rome, GA, on February 24, 1919, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Marvin Hughes & Alice Lee Lynn Hughes; her husband, James Lewis “Bud” Palmer; a daughter, Jackie Pettway; and her brother, Claude Hughes. Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Lithia Springs First United Methodist Church and she had been attending New Hope First Baptist Church in Dallas. Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Glenda Boatright & husband, Larry of Dalla

Stacy Denise Thrasher age 35 of Douglasville, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008. She was born January 16, 1973 in Cobb County, Ga.; daughter of John D. and Brenda N. Parks Shook. Mrs. Thrasher was preceded in death by a brother, John Daniel Shook. She was a loving mother, a fantastic gospel singer and a member of North Paulding Worship Center. Survived by her husband of 18 years, Charles B. “Chuck” Thrasher of Douglasville; parents, John D. and Brenda N. Shook of Lithia Springs; son, Charles Bradley Thrasher of Douglasville; daughters, Ashley Nicole Thrasher and Alisha Ann Thr

Cindy Carol Turner Dew, age 39 of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. She was born February 21, 1968 in Fulton County, Ga., daughter of Marvin Turner and Carolyn Garner Turner. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church Mableton, GA and was a Cosmetologist for 22 years. Survived by her husband of 14 years Leslie Dew, Dallas; her parents Marvin and Carolyn Garner Turner, Austell; daughter Carly Michele Dew, Dallas; son Jared Michael Dew, Dallas; sister Lisa Michele and her husband Monty Wilson; Atlanta; mother in law Emily Lee Dew, Mableton; niece Sophia Wilson,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Shipp David “Bulldog” Shipp Jr., age 27, of Villa Rica passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was born on February 25, 1980 in Austell, GA. He was a counter clerk for Graybar Electric. Survivors include his parents, David &a

Marie Burns Lytle, age 67, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born in Flowery Branch, GA, on March 25, 1940. Her husband, John Lytle, and her parents, Edward Anderson Burns and Abby Zedar Burns, preceded her in death. Mrs. Lytle worked as a waitress for Waffle House for 30 years and she loved quilting and sewing. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Melvin Lytle & wife Lisa of Lithia Springs; daughters & son-in-law, Jacqueline McDaniel of Dallas, and Catherine Dupree & husband James of Dallas; sister, Bonnie Lazar of Dallas; seven g