Clark Funeral Home

Albert Allen Johnson, age 72, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007. He was born on May 28, 1935, in Birmingham, AL, the son of the late Albert Elijah Johnson and the late Vesta Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and he was a commercial artist for NASA. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jeanette Johnson of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Dr. Willard Johnson & wife, Susan of Cullman, AL; daughter & son-in-law, Amy Williams & husband, Daniel of Acworth; and grandson, Connor Johnson. A memorial service will be held

Abbygale Maria Puckett, infant daughter of Richard Brandon Puckett & Heather Puckett of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007. She was born August 8, 2007 in Villa Rica, GA. Survivors her parents, Richard Brandon & Heather Puckett of Dallas; grandparents, Richard David Puckett of Villa Rica, Veda Maria Crutchfield of Hiram, Danny Ketcham of Hiram and Robyn Ketcham of Dallas; great-grandparents, Dan & Elli Sharp of Villa Rica and Barbara Ann Roman of Austell. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 2:00 pm, in Sunrise Memo

Annie Louise Cark age 90 of Hiram, passed away September 14, 2007, she was born November 17, 1916 in Reynolds, Ga. daughter of the late Jamie Cox and Annie Laura Warren Cox, also preceded in death by Husband Ralph C. Clark and son Wendell D. Smith. Mrs. Clark was a retired Nurses aid with Cobb General Hospital and a member of Roswell Street Baptist Church, she had a love of making crafts and angels to give to her family and friends, and was also a great cook. Survived by Daughter and son in law Carmen and Prater “Pep” Rollins, Hiram, Ga. Son and daughter in law Paul and Margie Smith, McDonou

William Furman Patterson, Sr. age 88 passed away September 14, 2007, he was born June 11, 1919 in Iva, South Carolina, son of the late Daniel Nathaniel Patterson and Anne Bell Sutherland Patterson, also preceded in death by wife Lylton H. Patterson, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Mr. Patterson was a WWII National Guard/ Navy veteran and retired from retail sales and attended Grace Baptist Church, he had a hobby of Genealogical research which evolved into full time work. Survived by Sons and daughters in law William “Bill” and Mary Patterson, Jr. Acworth, Ga. Kenneth “Gene” and Miriam Patterson,

Lois M. Phillips, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007. The daughter of the late John Harley McGaha and the late Delia Jane McGaha, she was born December 7, 1923. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband John T. Phillips and son Johnny Phillips. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her sons & daughters-in-law, James Melvin Phillips & wife Kim of Emerson and Joe Daniel Phillips & wife Peggy of Luthersville; daughters & son-in-law, Darlene Baggett & David Dodd of Dallas, Betty Taylor & husband Willia

Kenneth F. Westbrook, age 41, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. He was born January 29, 1966 in Austell, GA. His father, Herman Westbrook, preceded him in death. Mr. Westbrook worked in clothing manufacturing as a warehouseman. Survivors include his mother, Marjorie Shipp Westbrook of Hiram; and brother, Steve Westbrook of Hiram. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2007, at 2:00pm, from Paulding Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Butch Cole officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00am until

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ledbetter Cheryl Hubbard Ledbetter, age 48, of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007. She was born on July 25, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Alvin and Wanda Hubbard. She was an Office Administrator in the Heating & Air

Veldres Hicks Baxter, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on December 30, 1928, to the late Albert Franklin Hogan and the late Bertha Ethel Dover Hogan. Mrs. Baxter was a butcher and she was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jewel Baxter of Dallas; sons & daughters-in-law, Albert W. Hogan, Sr. & wife Kathy of Dallas, David Baxter & wife Pat of Dallas, and Rusty Baxter & wife Pam of Dallas; daughters & sons-in-law, Deborah Parks & husband Mike of Dallas and Julie

Michael Burris Folds, age 36, of Dallas, GA, died Thursday, August 23, 2007. He was born December 15, 1970, in Marietta, GA, the son of George Burris Folds, Jr. and Dorothy Thomason Folds. Mr. Folds was a truck driver for Comanche Construction. He was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, George Burris Folds, Jr. & Dorothy Folds of Acworth; son, Griffin Folds of Dallas; daughter, Gracie Belle Folds of Dallas; and brother & sister-in-law, George Folds & wife, Pilar of Dallas. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2007

Annie Bell McMichen, age 93, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. A native of Paulding County, she was born February 27, 1914. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Freeman, second husband, E. N. “Hoke” McMichen, parents, Robert “Bob” Washington Mitchell & Cynthia Harriett Mitchell, and step-son, Charles McMichen. She was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Lois Horne & husband, Cecil of Dallas and Gayle Earwood & husband Jimmy of Dallas; brother & sister-in-law, Barnard Mitchell &a

Clark Funeral Home 4373 Atlanta Hwy. Hiram, GA 30141 770-445-7133 Fax-770-505-7273 Newspaper Obit Puckett Theresa Jean Puckett, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2007. She was a retired Recording Clerk for Fulton Co. in the property division and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Nevada Tyree, her husband, Lofton Puckett and two grandchildren, Jennifer Vickers and Bradley Dalton. Surviving are her son, Jerry Puckett of Salt Lake City, Utah; her daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor

Roy Braden Wines, Sr., age 64, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007. He was born in Deltsville, Maryland, on September 26, 1942, to the late Lewis & Pauline Wines. Mr. Wines was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife, Donna Jo Wines of Dallas; son, Roy Braden Wines, Jr. of Douglasville; daughters, Kathy Wines of Mableton and Jennifer Corn of Dallas; three brothers; three sisters; and grandsons, Hunter Wines and Cole Wines. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at 11:00am, from Clark Funer

Tinalee Voyer-Shroyer age 42 of Cartersville passed away on August 15, 2007, she was born March 8, 1965 in Providence, Rhode Island, and employed as a bartender with the Local VFW Club, she is preceded in death by her father Gerald Leo Vergevine. Survived by husband James Shroyer, Cartersville, Ga. Mother Lenore Vergevine- Bosworth, Johnston, RI. Sons Kylelee Jeffery Voyer, Cartersville,Ga., York Mason Voyer, Cartersville,Ga. Yvon Regine Voyer, Cartersville,Ga. Daughter Takisha Eden Voyer, Cartersville, Ga. Brothers Gerald Leo Vergevine Jr., Johnston, RI. Gary Vergevine, Johnston, RI. Johnny

Ruth S. Tracy age 86 of Dallas passed away August 19, 2007, she was born February 20, 1921 in Rochester, NY., daughter of the late Ernest Schlesinger and Elsie Mayer Schlesinger, also preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Tracy. Mrs. Tracy was a retired waitress and restaurant owner. Survived by Daughters Nancy and Donald Graham, Dallas, Ga. Karen and David Summerlin, Villa Rica, Ga. Kathleen and Thomas Feldmann, Linden, Al. Chris and Ronald Stokes, Dallas, Ga. Sisters Carol Rutherford, Los Angeles, Ca. Gladys Capps, Los Angeles, Ca. 8 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren 2 Neph

P. Marion Thurmond age 83 of Dallas passed away August 18, 2007, He was born March 17, 1924 in Dallas,Ga., son of the late Snowden Thurmond and Carrie Robbins Thurmond. Mr. Thurmond was retired from Fulton County Board of Education as Heavy equipment operator, he was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon since 1956 and a member of Dallas Masonic Lodge 182 F&AM since 1984. Survived by Wife of 62 years, Dora Dean Thurmond, Dallas, Ga. Son Michael and Shirley Thurmond, Dallas, Ga. Daughter Joyce and Billy Atcheson, Dallas, Ga. Brother Kenneth and JoAnne Thur

Charlotte Lester Ragsdale, 77 of Dallas passed away on August 17, 2007, she was born March 11, 1930 in Fulton County, Ga., daughter of the late John Howard Lester and Olivia Louise Russom Lester, also preceded in death by husband Herbert Ragsdale. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Ga., and a retired supervisor from Lockheed with over 33 years of service. Survived by Daughters Leigh and John Elliott, Marietta, Denise and Jerry Rutledge, Dallas, Dana and Ken Strack, Dallas, Sister in law Hallie Lester, Dallas, Brother in law J.W. Ragsdale, Auburn, Al. 7 Grandchildren 6 Grea

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 Atlanta Highway Hiram, Georgia 30141 Newspaper Obit Fuller Lila Ragsdale Fuller, 94, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on August 15, 2007, to be with the Lord. A native of Paulding County, she was born January 1, 1913, to the late Dr. George Warner Ragsdale and the late Effie M. Howard Ragsdale. Lila, a graduate of the University of Georgia, began her career by teaching home economics in high school. She discovered her love of teaching children, an

Mr. Herbert Whittaker, age 79, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007. He was born on April 4, 1928 in Hiram to the late Grover and Ramath Whittaker. He attended the Paulding Co. School System. In 1952 he served as an infantryman in the United States Army during the Korean War. After he was discharged from the military, he moved to Detroit, Michigan where he was employed by the U. S. Postal Service and Ford Motor Co. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of service and returned home to Hiram, GA. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Lauren & Lisa Whitt

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McIver Mr. Cal McIver, age 62, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007. He was born on February 16, 1945 in Tampa, FL to the late James and Irene McIver. He was a retired Major in the Army, serving 3 tours in Vietnam with the special forces. After his military service, he was a deputy sheriff in Pinellas Co., Florida, retiring after 23 years. Mr. McIver was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Hiram, GA. Survivors include his wife, Jane C

Helen Joyce Greene Griffin, age 46, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2007. The daughter of William & Barbara Greene, she was born in Douglas County, on January 16, 1961. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her parents, William & Barbara Gantt Greene of Dallas; daughter, Lasha Ragsdale of Malino, FL; brothers & sister-in-law, Kenny & Sherry Greene of Powder Springs, Rodney Greene of Dallas, and Shane Greene of Dallas; grandchildren, Laurie Ragsdale and Ashley Ragsdale; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. Clark Funeral Home in Hir

Timothy Doyal McFall, age 59, of Snellville, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007. He was born in Paulding County, on October 19, 1947, to the late Jackson V. & Carrie Etta McFall. Mr. McFall was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having received the Purple Heart. He was a member of American Legion Post 232 in Snellville and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. He had been a computer tech for NCR, had worked for the U. S. Postal Service and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Snellville. Survivors include his wife, Jane McFall of Snellville; son

Carolyn Geraldine Ellis, age 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007. She was born in Tampa, FL, on February 28, 1942, to the late Everett & Cora Johns. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the Abundant Life Church on Hiram-Sudie Road, but attended Mt. Paran Church of God. First of all she loved her Lord and was a very giving and compassionate person. Mrs. Ellis loved her church family and Nikki, her beloved cat. Her hobbies were porcelain dolls and angels. Survivors include her husband, Leonard Frank Ellis of Dallas; sons & daughter-in-law, Kerry "Lance" Ellis of

Lorraine Turner Cochran age 83 of Hiram passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007. Mrs. Cochran was born December 9, 1923, the daughter of the late George R. Turner and Ollie Summerhill Turner. She was preceded in death by husband Mr. John Milton Cochran, Brothers C. Malcolm Turner, Cyril L. Turner, Rhual T. Turner and nephew Randy Turner. Mrs. Cochran retired from the US Department of Agriculture with over 30 years of service as an agent for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Dallas. She enjoyed life and spending qualit

Florence McTyre Croker age 87 of Heflin, Al., formerly of Hiram passed away Saturday, August 4, 2007. She was born July 31, 1920 in Powder Springs, Ga., daughter of the late Lewis M. McTyre and Orbia Croker McTyre, preceded in death by her husband John Quinton Croker Sr., she was a secretary for Hiram Feed Mill , and worked for Coates and Clark, a homemaker and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Survived by Sons John Quinton and Mary Croker Jr. Heflin, Al. Edward and Patricia Croker, Heflin, Al. Sisters Denise Atkins, Marietta, Elaine and Gerald McWhorter, Marietta. 7 Grandchild

Robert Anthony Bond, Sr. age 43 of Hiram passed away Saturday, August 4, 2007 at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1963 in Indianapolis, In. son of Robert Michael Bond, Sr. Hiram, Ga. and Kathleen Marie Blackburn, Ruskin, Florida. He was employed in the Billboard advertising industry and a member of First Church of Nazarene in Covington, Ga. Survived by Fiancée Ginger Edwards, Hiram, Ga. Sons Robert Anthony and Patricia Bond, Jr. Knoxville, Tn. Michael James and Suzanne Bond, Rockmart, Ga. William Jacob Edwards, Hiram, Ga. Daughters Stephanie Ann Bond, Dallas, Ga. Danielle Nicole E