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Betty Atkins, age 72, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. She was born July 30, 1935, in Cedartown, GA. Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Deval Ray & Cornelia Tillery Ray, daughter, Frieda Atkins Wills, one sister and three brothers. She retired as a nurse for the Medical Arts Hospital, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Survivors include her husband, Herman L. Atkins of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Cindy Hoptroff & husband Mark of Dallas; sister & brother-in-law, Shirley Liner & husband Leland of Maum

Margaret Brenda Lee Marshall, age 50, of Douglasville (Paulding County), passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. She was born in Atlanta, on December 29, 1957. Her parents, Charles Lewis Smith & Marie Ophelia Smith, preceded her in death. Ms. Marshall worked as a waitress for 25 years. Survivors include daughters & son-in-law, Maria Hartsel & husband Jason of North Carolina, Shannon Queen of Douglasville, and Kayla T. Marshall of Douglasville; brothers & sisters-in-law, Douglas Smith & wife Beverly of Villa Rica, and Paul L. Smith & wife Teresa of Whitesbur

Webster Warren Willard, age 57, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Daytona Beach, FL, for the past 41 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. He was born March 21, 1950, in Burlington, VT. Mr. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Willard & Bess Baldwin Dobbins Willard, and brother, Charles Clark Willard, II. He is survived by his twin sister & brother-in-law, Jodi Kuhn & husband Alan of Dallas, GA, and sister Sandra Lee Jones; a niece and nephews. The body was cremated. No services are planned at this time. Services will be announced at a later

Benjie Conner, age 36, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008. He was born August 12, 1971, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Conner. He worked for Wellstar Health Systems. Survivors include his son, Austin Conner of Dallas; mother & step-father, Wanda Berry & husband, Tom of Danville, VA; sisters & brothers-in-law, Brenda Nelson & husband Harold of Hampton, GA and Linda Schueler & husband John of Tampa, FL; step-sister, Linda McKenzie; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 9,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hardeman Lois LaRue Hardeman, age 61, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008. She was born on April 28, 1946 in Atlanta to the late Roy Z. and Lois Betty Jenkins. She was an office manager for Hardy Chevrolet for 28 years an

Tisha Lynn Bradley, age 33, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2008. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, February 25, 1974, to Kenneth Lidell & Mary Barnes Phillips. Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her sister, Annie Olievera. Survivors include her husband, Jeffery Todd Bradley of Dallas, GA; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Bradley of Dallas, GA; parents, Kenneth Lidell & Mary Barnes Phillips of Rome; sister & brother-in-law, Trina Kay Hayes & husband Michael A. of Huntsville, AL; grandfather, Carrel Ben Phillips of Rome, GA; several nieces and nephews

Steve Simpson, age 46, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on September 1, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Simpson. Steve is survived by his loving family: Wife, Mary Rengel Simpson, of Dallas, GA; Sons, Steven Henry Simpson and Scott Donald Simpson of Dallas, GA; Daughter, Samantha Jo Simpson of Dallas, GA; Mother, Ruth Simpson of Dallas, GA; Sister and Brother-in-law, Penny & Jim Hatsell of Dallas, GA; Sister and Brother-in-law, Lisa & Warren Holland of Milford, Ohio; Grandmother, Rhoda Hendricks of Batav

RAKESTRAW John Wesley Rakestraw, age 50, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born on August 8, 1957, in Atlanta, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother,Katherine “Trink” Rakestraw. Mr. Rakestraw is the owner of Raker Construction Co. of Dallas, GA. Mr. Rakestraw was also the director of Georgian Bank and owner of JWR Land and Cattle Co., Rockmart GA. He was a member of Bartlett Lodge #139 F&AM; Scottish Rite Valley of Atlanta; Yaarab Shrine Temple, Atlanta; Paulding County Nobility Club; Polled Hereford Association; First Baptist Church,

Harold T. Echols, age 57, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. He was born on March 6, 1950, in Atlanta, GA , and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lillian Clay Echols; and his wife of 30 years, Becky Strickland Echols. Mr. Echols was a lifelong resident of Paulding County where he was a local elected official and businessman. After retiring from a thirty year career with AT&T Corporation and twenty five years with the United States Air Force Reserves, Hal was elected in 1998 as a County Commissioner in Paulding County and currently served as Cha

Laura Lynn White, age 36, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, on October 6, 1971, to Maurice C. & Mable Elizabeth Mitchell, Jr. Mrs. Whitewas a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved her family, friends, and church and took pride in helping others. Survivors include her husband, David White of Dallas; sons, Brian Mitchell White and Peyton Christopher White of Dallas; daughter, Elizabeth Diane White of Dallas; parents, Maurice C. & Beth Mitchell, Jr. of Lumberton, NC; sister & brother-

Joel H. Grantham, age 64, of Villa Rica (Paulding County), passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008. He was born June 5, 1943, in Hogansville, GA, to the late Thomas & Leah Grantham. Mr. Grantham was a truck driver for Gulf Oil. He was a member of Victory Road Baptist Church in Bowdon, GA. Survivors include wife, Lynn Grantham of Villa Rica; sons & daughter-in-law, Scott Grantham & wife Tasha of Villa Rica, and Jason Grantham of Sandy Springs; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy Austin & husband Nick of Rockmart; step-son, Michael Reece & wife Michelle of Paris, TN;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Austin Mary Odell Austin, age 97, of Acworth, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008. She was born on April 17, 1910 in Elora, TN to the late Guy Rolan and Mamie Faulkner Rich. She was a member of the Worldwide Church of God and was p

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Bond Robert Michael Bond, Sr., age 74, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008. He was born on February 22, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Bond served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a Master Pl

Anne Kilgore, age 66, of Powder Springs, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. She was born June 28, 1941, in Clarkdale, GA. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her parents John Thomas & Annie Lovancy Austin; and a brother Roy Austin. She was a member of Clarkdale First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Marion Kilgore of Powder Springs; son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Beth Kilgore of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Stacy & Ted Oesterle of Hiram; brothers & sisters-in- law, Johnny & Jean Austin of Powder Springs, and Joe & Martha Ann Au

Clayton E. Harvey, age 45, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, on February 9, 1962, and was preceded in death by his parents, James C. & Deborah K. Harvey. Mr. Harvey is survived by three daughters; and his brother & sister-in-law, Earl Harvey & his wife, Carrie of Dallas. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 4:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home, with Dr. Curtis Turner officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com.

Patrick Aundra Sims, age 42, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. He was born on June 27, 1965, in Bremen, GA, to Wendall Alvin Sims & Elsie Hall Sims. Mr. Sims was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and worked for Atlanta Construction as a carpenter. Survivors include his son, Antonio Jerrall Sims of Hiram; parents, Wendall Alvin Sims & Elsie Sims of Hiram. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 12:00 noon, from Sweet Home Baptist Church, with Reverend Edward Lackey and Reverend Jeffrey Winbush officiating. Interment will fol

FRIESLAND Kyle Edward Friesland, age 64 of Dallas, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008. He was born in Bristol, Tn., on October 28, 1943, he is preceded in death by his father Clifford Friesland and a brother Steve Friesland. Mr. Friesland was a ASE Certified Auto Mechanic with CarMax Auto Superstores, an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan . He was a member of Paulding Baptist Church, a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather, and a Volunteer Firefighter. Survivors include his wife Louise Friesland, Dallas, Ga. Mother Verna Friesland, Bluff City, Tn. Daughter and son i

Herman Alexander Voyles, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. He was born in Mableton, on December 25, 1932, and was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Hugh Voyles and Mamie Sue Voyles. Mr. Voyles was retired as a truck driver and was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lois Tibbitts Voyles of Dallas; sons & daughters-in-law, Ricky Voyles & wife Nona of Dallas, and Terry Voyles & wife Vicky of Villa Rica; daughters, Gail Gullett of Hiram, and Lisa Voyles of Daytona Beach, FL; brothers & sisters-

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Chandler Nancy Aiken Chandler, age 58, of Austell, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008. She was born on September 3, 1949 in Atlanta to the late Orville Grady and Vernetta McIntyre Aiken. She was a retired accountant with Lockheed a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Clure David Wayne Clure, age 47, of Hiram, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2008. He was born on January 29, 1960 in Marietta. He enjoyed restoring cars and fishing and was a carman for CSX Railroad for 26 years. Mr. Clure was preceded i

Elberta Atcheson, age 69, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2008. A native of Paulding County, she was born on April 6, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Maston Tibbitts & Vera Myrtis Tibbitts; brothers & sister-in-law, Reverend Green Tibbitts and Donald & Louise Tibbitts. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church for 54 years. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, George L. Atcheson, Jr. of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Barry Atcheson & wife Sandra of Dallas; daughters & sons-in-law, Sheila Chambers & husband Leon

Jeanette Johnson, age 65, of Austell, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was born in Atlanta, on March 26, 1942, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Harland Cochran and Arla Irene Cochran. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, James T. Johnson of Austell; son & daughter-in-law, Scott Johnson & wife Sandra of Hiram; daughter & son-in-law, Nancy Thompson & husband Paul of Douglasville; brothers & sisters-in-law, Donnie Cochran of Kingston, Richard Cochran & wife Michelle of Douglasville, and Dennis Cochran & wife Charlene of Ma

Frances Nails Maxwell, age 66, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008. A native of Paulding County, Mrs. Maxwell was born on January 7, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde & Floy T. Nails. Mrs. Maxwell was retired from the Paulding County School Board after 25 years as a para-professional. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Johnny Maxwell of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Keith Maxwell & wife Chantel of Dallas; daughters & sons-in-law, Pam Lawrence & husband Derek of Dallas, and

Wyatt Coleman Bell, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. He was born in Demopolis, Alabama, on October 14, 1927, and was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Coleman Bell & Donnie Viola Holland Bell; and son, Ronald Coleman Bell. Serving his country in the Army, Navy, and Marines, Mr. Bell was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Lockheed for 38 years and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Margaret Crowe Bell of Hiram; daughters & sons-in-law, Lydia Williams of Marietta, Myra

Carole Louise Blackford, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2008. She was born on January 25, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of the late Cecil & Leona Marie Jacobsen. Mrs. Blackford was retired from the public school system as an office manager. She was a member of Calvary Fellowship. Survivors include her husband, Ames Blackford of Dallas, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Curt Kramer & wife Susan of California; daughters, Cherie Hunt of Vinings, GA, and Cristin Kramer of Dallas, GA; step-son, Randy Blackford & wife Karla of Cedar Falls, Iow