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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Williams Brenda Gail Williams, age 55, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. She was born on September 23, 1951 in Cartersville, GA. She was an office manager at High Grove Partners Landscape Architect Design and was a membe

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Brendel Timothy Lamar “Tim” Brendel, age 31, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007. He was born on May 25, 1976 in Tucker, GA. He was a self-employed pet groomer and was a member of Welcome All Baptist Church.

James Richard Cowan, Sr., age 85, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Mr. Cowan was born July 22, 1922, in Winston, GA, the son of the late Roy & Ella Mae Cowan. His wife of 60 years, Roselle Cowan, preceded him in death. Mr. Cowan was retired as a mechanic for Westbrook’s Motors in East Point. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and Bartlett Masonic Lodge #139 in Hiram. Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law, Ricky & Linda Cowan of Hiram, Ray & Faye Cowan of Cedartown, Weyman & Darlene Cowan of Dallas, and Wayne &am

Little Miss Serenity Elise Birdlong, infant daughter of Joseph Maurice Birdlong & Jessica Nicole Birdlong, of Dallas, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Cobb County. Besides her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Joseph Maurice Birdlong of Detroit, MI, Marquise Terrell Turner of Dallas, GA, and Jovell Birdlong of Ohio; sisters, Azaria Shantel Birdlong of Dallas, GA, and Latia Birdlong of Ohio; maternal grandparents, Edward & Cynthia Bowen of Dallas, GA; paternal grandmother, Debra Ann Campbell of Dallas, GA; and several cousins. A graveside service will be held on

Brad Douglas Schultz, age 43, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007. He was born March 25, 1964, in Chillocothe, Missouri, to Gwendolyn Gail Schultz and the late Gary Lee Schultz. Mr. Schultz was a part-time barn manager for a horse farm. He was a member of Legacy Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Susan Elaine Schultz of Dallas, GA; mother, Gwendolyn Gail Schultz of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters, Grace Schultz of Dallas, GA and Audrey Schultz of Dallas, GA; brothers, Todd Schultz of Port St. Lucie, FL and Reed & DeeDee Schultz of Palm Bay, FL; sister, Trace

Rilla Mae Sue Ragsdale, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007. A native of Paulding County, she was born February 16, 1920, to the late George Frederick Wigley & the late Lona Morgan Wigley. Mrs. Ragsdale was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Ragsdale, Jr. She worked as an executive housekeeper in the hotel industry. Mrs. Ragsdale was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Bob & Camille Ragsdale of Powder Springs, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Treva & Robert Chappell of Central, SC, Beth

Millie Emery “Big Ma” Hyden, age 77 of Dallas formerly of Greenville, South Carolina passed away Friday July 20, 2007 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. She was born in Saluda, South Carolina on October 22, 1929, daughter of the late James Thomas Emery and Janie Peace Emery. “ Big Ma” retired from Bahan Industries where she worked in the tool room, she was a member of Piedmont Park Baptist Church in Greenville, SC , and attended West Ridge Church in Dallas, Ga. Proceeded in death by her husband John E. Hyden. Survived by Son John F. and Mona Hyden , Dallas, Ga. Grandchildren John F.

Paul David Pennington, age 74, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2007. He was born February 16, 1933, in Lewistown, PA, to the late John & Annie Gertrude Pennington. Mr. Pennington worked for the City of Atlanta in the maintenance department for 33 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Pennington was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Rose, and two brothers, Frank Pennington and John W. Pennington. Survivors include his son, David E. Pennington of Hiram, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Paula Seals & husband, Tim of Hiram, GA; brothers, Gene Pennington of Dalla

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Cook Mr. Albert Blake Cook, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007. He was born on August 16, 1919 in Heard Co., Georgia to the late Charlie R. Cook Sr. and Janie Ware Cook. He was an Army veteran of World War II and

Georgia O. Moore, age 88, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. A native of Paulding County, she was born February 15, 1919, to the late Bryant & Nellie Story. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband James Woodrow Moore and son Jimmy Moore. She was a nurse and a member of Crossroads Christian Church. Survivors include her daughters & son-in-law, Katherine Moore of Rockmart and Brenda Engelbird & husband, Don of Temple; grandchildren, Chuck Powell, Greg Powell, Paris Plunkett and Stacy Michael; great-grandchildren, Kandace Guider, Kristin Amen,

Joseph Wayne “Joe” Smart, age 73, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2007. He was born July 22, 1933, in Piedmont, AL, to the late John F. & Janie Estelle Smart. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, John C. “J. C.” Smart, Bernard “B. D.” Smart, Edward Smart, Chuck B. Smart, and Otto “Frank” Smart. Mr. Smart was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was Post Commander for the V. F. W. in Center Township, PA, a driver for J & L Steel and he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sharon Smart; sons and daughter-in

Janet W. McCray, age 72, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Marvin & Louise Benson, born March 24, 1935, in Paulding County. Mrs. McCray was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. Survivors include her husband, Billy G. McCray of Lithia Springs, GA; son, Billy Scott McCray of Douglasville, GA; daughters, Sherry Edgell of Riverdale, GA, Cindy Martin & husband, Dwayne, Lithia Springs, GA, and Christy Keener of Lithia Springs, GA; brother, Jerry

Little Miss Anslee Sky Williams of Acworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2007. She was the daughter of Michael James Walden and Jessica Renea Williams, born on June 23, 2007, in Marietta, GA. Besides her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents, Karen Williams of Acworth and Jimmy Wheeling of Acworth; aunts & uncles, Jennifer & Wesley Sangster of Griffin, Jordan Williams of Acworth, Billy Williams, Jr. of Acworth and Bradley Williams of Acworth; great aunts & uncles, Charlotte & A. J. Castelli of Alabama, Amy & Steve Thompson of Acworth, and Michael &am

Harold Carruth, age 75, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2007. A native of Paulding County, he was born on May 25, 1932, to the late Norman & Christine Cochran Carruth. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Carruth. Mr. Carruth was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the Addison Corporation in Atlanta for 23 years and then was the owner of Carruth Lumber & Moulding for 20 years. Mr. Carruth was a member of Narroway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jo Ellen Corley Carruth of Dallas; son &

Daniella Tiffany Burns, age 28, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007. She was born in Eastman, GA, on September 11, 1978. Mrs. Burns was a homemaker and a member of Gloryland Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Anthony Burns of Hiram; mother, Constance “Connie” Fisher & her husband, Dennis, of Hiram; sons, Anthony Daniel Burns, Jr., Joshua Lee Burns, Nichols Eugene Burns, and Jonathan Matthew Burns all of Hiram; daughters, Ashley Nicole Burns, Tiffany Daniella Burns, and Brandy Elizabeth Burns all of Hiram; brother, Shannon Alexander of Dallas; sisters,

Mrs. Frankie McFall, age 77, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2007. She was born on January 4, 1930 in Cobb Co. to the late H. W. Oliver Sr. and Donna Oliver. She was a homemaker and a member of Harper Lake Baptist Church. Mrs. McFall was preceded in death by her husband, Gene McFall and her son, Donald J. McFall. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Larry & Becky McFall of Hiram; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy & Hugh Hodgins of Canton; a daughter-in-law, Debbie McFall of Hiram; a brother and sister-in-law, H. W. Oliver Jr. and his wife, Katherine of Alabama; a si

Mrs. Clara Mae Duckett Ginn, age 78, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Franklin County, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2007. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Homer, GA to the late Guy and Pearl Oliver Duckett. She was a member of the Pentacostal Holiness Church in Royston, GA. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine & Harold Stokes of Dallas, GA and Judy & Jack Vaughn of McKinney, TX; grandchildren, Hal Stokes & wife, Jill, Ginna Stokes, Kelly Wills & husband, Trent and Scott Vaughn; great-grandchild, Addyson Claire Wills. Funeral services will be held on Mon

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Prater, Reba Lee Prater age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007, She was born January 6, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tn, daughter of the late Thurmon Hugo Black and Pauline Browder Black. She was preceded in death by husband Lewis Prater,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Thomason June Driskell Thomason, age 75, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007. She was born on June 22, 1931 in Paulding County to the late Hubert W. and Irene Croker Driskell. She was a retired manager of Tenneco Food Stores an

Prater, Reba Lee Prater age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2006, She was born January 6, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tn, daughter of the late Thurmon Hugo Black and Pauline Browder Black. She was preceded in death by husband Lewis Prater, son Stanley Prater, daughter Nancy Prater. She was employed by the IRS as a tax clerk, and a member of Walker’s Chapel in Dogtown, Alabama. She was known to her grandchildren as Grandma Alabama. Survived by son and daughter in law, Robert and Teresa Prater , Dallas, Daughter Pamela Graham, Dallas, brother and sister in law, Edward and Je

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ragsdale Mrs. Dorothy Dale Ragsdale, age 75, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2007. She was born on April 4, 1932 in Dallas, GA to the late R. P. and Ozella Aiken. Mrs. Ragsdale was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, C. W. "Buddy" Ragsdale Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ed Gregory of Dallas, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, C. W. "Sonny" Ragsdale III and his wife, Becky of Hiram, GA and Robert Ra

Freddie Cecile McEarchern, age 71, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007. She was born May 12, 1936, in Summerville, to the late Fredrick Carlton McArthur and the late Lorene Elizabeth McArthur. Mrs. McEarchern was preceded in death by her husband George Wesley McEarchern. She was a mobile home park manager and she was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her son, Stephen Alan Blaylock of Dallas; daughters, Teresa Lynn Turner and Karen Munoz, both of Dallas; step-sons, Chip, Jamie and Hal; step-daughter, Kathy; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Fune

Anna Virginia Poole, age 93, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. The daughter of the late George Wesley Wise and the late Samantha A. Wise, she was born March 8, 1914, in Adrian, GA. Mrs. Poole was preceded in death by her husband James Roy Poole. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & Ralph Baker of Dallas; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at 3:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home, with Reverend Charles Britt officiating. Interme

Carol Ann Siegrist, age 50, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007. She was born May 9, 1957, to the late Wolfgang & Carol Heidelberg. Mrs. Siegrist was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Harry Siegrist of Dallas; son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Melissa Mahaffey of Dallas; daughter, Halley Siegrist of Dallas; brother, Matthew Heidelberg of Powder Springs; sister, Patricia McGaughey of Powder Springs; and grandchildren, Rachael Mahaffey and Richard Mahaffey, Jr. A memorial service will be held from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, at 11:00am, on Sa

Nan Yvonne Argo Hite, age 53, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007. She was born in Carroll County on January 28, 1954. Mrs. Hite was preceded in death by her mother & step-father, Hazel Lucille & J. C. Crider and her sister, Phyllis Ann Argo Flippin. She was a homemaker and a member of Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Hite of Dallas; brothers, Chris Argo (Shirley) of Carrollton and Terry W. Argo of Temple. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at 2:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend