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Timothy Dwayne Wallace, age 51, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007. He was born on February 14, 1956, in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his mother Jane Hartline. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines and worked as a boilermaker for the Georgia Power Company for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Jean Wallace of Dallas; father, Rick Hartline of Homer; son, Christopher Wallace of Cartersville; daughter, Caren Sealers of Cartersville; step-son, Randall & Debbie Decker of Dallas; step-daughters, Rebecca Decker of Powder Springs and Sandra &

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Echols Mr. Robert Lumpkin “Bob” Echols, age 84, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2007. He was born on November 22, 1922 in Hiram, GA to the late Thomas Lumpkin and Sara Hardy Echols. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and wa

Scott Alan Hudgins, age 43, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Cobb County, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. He was born in Atlanta on July 25, 1963, to Sara Puckett Hardy and the late Travis Hoyt Hudgins. Besides his father, Mr. Hudgins was also preceded in death by a brother, George Steven Hudgins. He was a heating & air technician. Survivors include his wife Deanna Lynne Hudgins of Dallas; mother, Sara Hardy of Dallas; brother & sister-in-law, Michael Anthony Hudgins & Cindy Faye, of Marietta; sisters, Sally P Fifer of Dallas, Rebecca H. Webb of Norcross; Penny Manis

Dianne R. Wright, age 57, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Marietta, GA, to Verna Ruth Robertson and the late Robert Robertson. Besides her father, Mrs. Wright was also preceded in death by her son, Richie Mount and a brother, Ronnie Robertson. Mrs. Wright loved fishing and was her husband’s favorite fishing partner. They enjoyed just being together and loved their grandkids and family. She loved God and was a member of West Ridge Church. Mrs. Wright was a school bus driver for Paulding County. Survivors include h

Sammy Strickland, age 51, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born in Paulding County, January 24, 1956, to J. D. Strickland and the late Edith Mae Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a carpenter. Survivors include his father, J. D. Strickland of Dallas, GA; sister & brother-in-law, Marie & Bobby Weaver, Woodland, AL, formerly of Dallas, GA; six nieces; and three great-nephews. Funeral services will held on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 11:00am, from Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Barfield and Reverend Ricky Cantrell

Joy Susan Smith, age 58 of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2007. She was born in Austell, Georgia on August 15, 1948, daughter of the late Owen Jewell Croker and Audie Mae Finch Croker also preceded in death by Sister Anne Croker Netzinger. Mrs. Smith was employed by Waffle House as a waitress for over 30 years and a member of South Cobb Church of Christ. Survived by Husband Lee Smith, Hiram,Ga , Sons Christopher Scott and wife Sally Kirby, Tallapoosa, Ga, Michael Jonathan and wife Lacey Smith, Hiram, Ga. Daughters Julie Evelyn Clay and husband Phillip Keys, Carrollton,Ga

Bryan Keith Manning, age 42, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2007. He was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on July 15, 1964. Mr. Manning was preceded in death by a son Jeremy Fuller. Mr. Manning was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was an electrician and the principal owner of North Point Electrical Company. He enjoyed Nascar Racing and was a racer himself and also enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. Mr. Manning was a good Daddy, a great Husband and he loved his Rottweiler dogs, Diamond and Bruno. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwell, NC. Su

Laura Jean Campbell Muir, age 40, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007. She was born on May 4, 1966, in Calgary Alberta, Canada, to Percy & Jean Campbell. Mrs. Muir worked as a reflexologist in the healthcare field. Survivors include her husband, John Muir of Dallas; parents, Percy & Jean Campbell of Ottawa, Canada; brother, Colin Campbell, Mountain, Canada; sister, Miriam Campbell, Ottawa, Canada; and two nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 7:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Richardson officiating. The

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Lindsey David Lindsey, age 36, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2007. He was born on December 5, 1970, in Paulding County. Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Lee Jernigan. He was a parts salesman for commercial appliances. Survivors include his father, Kerry Lindsey & his wife, Patsy of Rockmart; daughters, Kayla Lindsey and Kimberly Lindsey, both of Duluth; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services wi

Cochran Clara Belle Bolden Cochran, 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007. She was born in Carroll County, GA, on June 21, 1921, to the late Johnny Lee & Jewel L. Bolden. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Vernell Reece, Ruth Jordan, and Dorothy Cox. Mrs. Cochran was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, J. T. Cochran, Dallas; son, Joseph Theodore Cochran (Joan), Centre, AL; daughters, Jackie Jones (Dan), Kennesaw, and Swannie Carter (Robert), Douglasville; sisters, Lillian Crew, Leona, TX, Rosalie Reeves (Tommy

Lewis Somewhere in God’s divine plan it was His will that on Monday, April 2, 2007, Merridith Joe Lewis departed this life to move on to his home with the Lord. Joe was born January 27, 1941, in Calhoun County, FL, the second child born to the late Henry & Eula Lewis. He was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in Panama City, FL and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He perfected his culinary skills at an early age and his love for that profession lead him to become one of the most accomplished chef’s in the state of Florida. He was known as “Chef Miami Joe”. He accepted the Lord Je

Vickers Austin Vickers, age 12, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2007. He was born on December 12, 1994, in Marietta, to Kevin M & Beth B. Vickers. Austin had attended Nebo Elementary and was currently in 6th grade at South Paulding Middle School. He played baseball for the South Paulding Bears from age 4 through age 12 and also for New Georgia Baseball from age 3 through age 12. Austin was a member of West Ridge Church. Survivors include his parents, Kevin M. & Beth B. Vickers of Dallas; sister, Britaney Vickers of Dallas; grandparents, Virginia Breedl

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Dorris Captain Douglas H. Dorris, age 62, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. He was born on January 24, 1945, in Marietta, to the late Herschel Newton Dorris & Sarah Florence Dorris. Mr. Dorris was the owner/operator of a grading business. He was a member of Corner Baptist Church and a charter fishing boat captain. He is survived by his wife, Susan Diane Godfrey Dorris of Powder Springs; son, David Dorris of Powder Springs;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Marr, Sr. Danny Joe Marr, Sr., of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007. He was born in on February 21, 1951, in Ardmore, OK. Mr. Marr was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator, an avid motorcycle rider, and a member of the Southern Cruisers/Lost Mountain Chapter #393. Survivors include his wife, Anna “Mimi†Marr, Hiram, GA; mother, Alice Williamson, Marietta, GA; father, Andrew Marr, Ardmore, OK; son, Danny Joe & De

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Waters Janie Waters, 38, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007. She was born in Milledgeville, GA, on August 2, 1968. She was preceded in death by her father, James William Waters. Miss Waters was a member of the Bethany Christian Church, Dallas, GA. Survivors include her mother, Bertha L. Nutting & her husband, Don Nutting, Hiram; sisters & brothers-in-law, Sylvia & Jack Suddeth, Villa Rica, Debbie & Roger Leggett, Dallas, and Sherry & Ke

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Foster James (Jim) Clarence Foster, 64, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007. A native of Paulding County, he was born on June 13, 1942, to the late Clarence (Jack) S. & Elizabeth Watson Foster. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Surviving are his sisters, Katherine (Kate) E. Foster, of Atlanta, Sarah A. Foster, of Dallas, and Clare Foster Nesmith, of Marietta; and niece, Reverend Elizabeth Clare Nesmith, Locus Valley, NY.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Rakestraw Mrs. Ester Meeks Rakestraw, age 89, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007. She was born on March 31, 1917 in Paulding Co. to the late David and Lula O'Neal Meeks. She served the Paulding County School System for 30 years at the Hiram Elementary/High School on Seaboard Ave. in the cafeteria. She was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Herman (Bud) Rakestraw, her brothers, Ernest, Henry and Jo

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 BOB CREWS, 88, OF DOUGLASVILLE, LEAD SINGER OF THE HARMONEERS QUARTET, PASSEDAWAY MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007. HE WAS BORN IN SAND MOUNTAIN, AL, FEBRUARY 18, 1919, TO JOE & ETHEL CREWS. HIS SINGING CAREER BEGAN IN 1937, STARTING WITH THE HARMONEERS QUARTET IN KNOXVILLE, TN, LATER MOVING TO THE ATLANTA AREA. HE SERVED AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AT POPLAR SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, HIRAM, GA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND WAS A WORLD WAR II VETERAN. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FIRST WIFE, LEIRA

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Yarbrough Mrs. Mary J. Yarbrough, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2007. She was born on July 13, 1923, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was preceded in death by her parents, Jake M. Johnson and Mary Elizabeth Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Providence Presbyterian Church. Surviving is her husband, Benjamin Yarbrough of Dallas, Georgia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from 6:00pm unti

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 LTC ( Ret) James Patrick Hicks went to be with the Lord at home on Friday, March 16, 2007 a few hours before his 61st birthday. He had fought long and extremely hard against Agent Orange related , soft tissue sarcoma. Jim was a Gastonia, NC native born to Pearl Haymore Hicks and R.B. (Bob) Hicks on March 17, 1946. Jim graduated from Clayton High School, Clayton, NC where he was a member of the Comets Basketball Team and captain of the football team. He also graduated from Belmont

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Cochran Mr. Loyd D. Cochran, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2007. He was born on July 18, 1923 in Paulding County to the late Marshall and Addie Bell Cochran. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from International Harvester. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Cochran. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ruth Cochran; a son, Jimmy Cochran of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin & Norma Cochran of Dallas and J. T. &a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Short Mr. James Earl Short Jr., age 45, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007. He was born on April 8, 1961 in Moorehead, Mississippi to the late James Short Sr. and Lucy Short. Surviving are his wife, Anne Short of Hiram; his son, James Short III of Long Island, N.Y.; daughters, Autumn Beckworth of Woodstock and Latisha Haynes of Jackson, MS; sisters, Brenda Nichols of Long Island, N.Y. and Mary Phillips of Indanola, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tu

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Clark Mr. Grady Edward Clark, age 63, of Hiram, GA, went to his real home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. He was born on June 21, 1943 in Walterboro, S.C. to the late Jess and Mildred Clark. He was raised in Kingsland, GA. Mr. Clark was a crane operator with Phoenix Crane for 6 years and a member of Operator Engineers Local 673 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was a Navy veteran. The essence of Grady Clark was expressed by his

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Rakestraw Pastor Lloyd Rakestraw, age 82, of Austell, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. He was born on October 15, 1924 in Paulding Co. to the late Frank and Vella Owens Rakestraw. He was pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Hiram for 17 years. He was also co-owner of R & R Motors in Austell for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Cephes Rakestraw and his sister, Gladys Rakestraw Bivens. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Martha Co

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Green Mr. Robert L. “Bob†Green, age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2007. He was born on November 23, 1922 in Brandywine, GA to the late Joseph Franklin and Ola Flora Hardin Green. Bob joined the Army on July 4th 1942 and served honorably in the 101st Airborne until the end of WW II. He was retired from the M. C. Watson Company where he made many friends as a route salesman throughout metro Atlanta. Mr. Green was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in