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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Widner Mr. Jason Paul Widner, age 31, of Mableton, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2007. He was born on October 13, 1975 in Austell. Surviving are his father, Paul William Widner of Hiram; his mother and step-father, Carol and Michael Chasteen of Dallas; his fiancé, Pamela Benedict; his grandfather, Pete Hendrix of Mableton. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Pastor Joe Feathers officiating.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Thompson David L. Thompson, age 49, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007. He was born on June 30, 1957 in Oakland, California. He was employed with Publix at Brookstone. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Haynes. Surviving are his wife Priscilla Thompson of Dallas , GA. ; step father James Haynes of Chowchilla , CA. ; brothers and sister in laws Donald and Joanne Haynes of Madalica , CA., James and Kathy Haynes of Rome, GA. ; brothers Mic

Kevin R. McClure, age 35, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007. He was born on January 31, 1972 in Austell, Georgia. Surviving are his father and mother Kenneth and Sharon McClure of Temple, GA.; son Taylor McClure of Dallas, GA.; daughter Alexis Daniels of Mableton, GA.; sisters Melanie and Dennis Pace of Bremen, GA., and Melissa Tyson of Valdosta, GA.; grandfather Russell Ferguson of Austell, GA.; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Boswell offic

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Wise Mr. Jimmy Orville Wise, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was born on June 5, 1938 in Lake City, S.C. to the late Henry Lamar and Ethel Wise. He was an Air Force Veteran. Mr. Wise was a member of New Georgia Baptist Church and was a retired telephone technician with the Bell Companies. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lamar Wise. Surviving are his wife, Pansy Wise; sons and daughters-in-law, Barney Wise of Toccoa, GA, David a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Browning Mrs. Elizabeth Comer Butler Browning, age 97, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007. She was born on March 13, 1909 in Athens, GA to the late Henry Talley David Comer and Sarah Comer. She was a resident of Columbus, GA for most of her life where she was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, H. Dickie Butler and her second husband, Edwin Browning. Surviving are her son, Comer D. Butle

Iva Bernice Birchfield, age 84, of Rockmart, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. She was born on August 31, 1922 in Knoxville, TN to the late Mark and Susan Johnson. She was a registered nurse for 15 years, a professional photographer and a song writer. She performed on the Grand Ole Opry with the Johnson sisters and also performed with Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatts. She was a member of Whitworth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Anderson; her brothers, Almon Johnson and Pete Johnson; and her sisters, Tempi Cross and Leiann Moore. Survi

Winford Lamar Manning, age 75, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. He was born on February 10, 1932 in Decatur, GA to the late Starling and Grace Manning. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Winford L. Manning Jr. and his wife Wanda of Hiram, GA; his daughters and son-in-law, Becky Haney of Woodstock, GA, Vickie E. Manning of Dallas, GA and Jean and Frank Sharkey of Kempner, TX; his former wife, Ruth G. Manning of Dallas, GA; his brother, Hugh Manning of Dahlonega, GA; 7 grandchildren and 8 grea

Cathy Sue Jones, age 49, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007. She was born on January 21, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a medical transcriptionist. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Jon Martin of Dallas, GA; her mother, Carletta Ellis of Rockmart, GA; her father, Howard Ellis Sr. and his wife Barbara of Hiram, GA; her brother, Howard Ellis Jr. of Villa Rica,GA; her sisters and brother-in-law, Ann and William Palmer of Dallas, GA, and Jo R. Ellis of Rockmart, GA; her grandchildren, James Hammitt, Julia Hammitt, Johnathon Hammitt and Jacob Mar

Ralph Vernon York, age 75, of Carrollton, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. He was born on August 25, 1931 in Rockmart, GA to the late Glen & Louella York. He was a United States Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a retired carpenter for the construction industry. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-laws, Keith and Chris York of Pensacola, FL and Jeff and Janet York of Powder Springs, GA; his daughter, Debra York of Carrollton, GA; his sister, Sara Watts of Douglasville, GA; his grandchildren, Shaina, Alicia, Haley and Matthew; 2 great

Elma Alexander Condra, age 87, of, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She was born on February 14, 1920 in TN to the late Scott and Alie Jordan. She was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church in Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband; Arnold Condra of Dallas, GA and her daughter; Gail Condra of AL. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Joe and Judy Condra of Dallas, GA and Rev. Reed and Donna Condra of Trenton, GA; her brother Emmett Jordan of TN; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,

Larry Chastain, age 58, of Dallas, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. He was born on September 30, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late E.G. and Lillian Chastain of Mableton, Georgia. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War in which he was a two Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in New Georgia. He was preceded in death by his sister Elaine Chastain of Mableton, Georgia. Surviving are his wife, Kaye Chastain of Dallas, Georgia; his daughters and son-in-law, Jaime and Brad Rakestraw of Rockmart, Ge

Mrs. Carole Ann Orban, age 42, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2007. She was born on April 20, 1964 to the late Dorothy Mary Marler of England. Surviving are her husband, Gabor Orban Jr. of Dallas, Georgia; daughter, Jade P. Hawkins of Dallas, Georgia; son, Joshua Paul Hawkins of Dallas, Georgia; father, John R Marler of England; and brother, Peter Marler of England. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Clark Funeral Home. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Welchel Virginia Lizzie Welchel, age 78, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Cobb Co. to the late Herbert and Annie Sinard. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sandra Lummus of Dallas, GA and Sam Lummus of Huntsville, TX; sisters, Ruth Bramblett of Macon, GA, Ellen Kraatz of Stockbridge, GA and Margene Roland of Powder Springs, GA; 4 grandchildren and 3

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Holland Mrs. Ima Elizabeth Holland, age 88, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007. She was born on January 28, 1919 to the late John S. and Minnie Lee Davis. She was a retired seamstress and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Troy Holland. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Lamar Eason of Hiram and Susan and David Camp of Hiram; a sister, Annie Dean of Hiram; sister-in-law, Annie Lou Hubbar

Woodrow Ernest “Big Woody” Roberts Jr. 66, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was born on May 21, 1940 to the late Woodrow Ernest Sr. and Naomi Roberts. He was a United States Coast Guard veteran with 20 years of service. After leaving the military he began a second career with Atlantic Steel retiring after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Woodrow E. Roberts III. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Roberts of Dallas, Georgia; his daughters, Selena K Roberts of Hiram, Georgia, Marsha and Scott Carroll of Dallas, Georgia and Maile and Randy Fulcher

William Kenneth “Ken” Folds, age 67, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2007. He was born on December 31, 1939 to the late William Ray and Mary Alice Folds. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a general contractor for the construction industry and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mableton, Georgia. Surviving are his son, Kenny Folds of Dallas, Georgia; his daughter, Tammy Folds of Smyrna, Georgia; his brothers and sister-in-laws, Lamar and Glenda Folds of Dallas, Georgia and Jerry and Elaine Folds of Winston, Georgia; his sister and brother-in-law, Gl

Clarence Leon “Papa” Allen, age 78, of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born on March 1, 1928 to the late William Marvin and Jessie Lee Allen. He was retired from Yellow Freight Trucking after 35 years of employment. He was an ordained minister for over 35 years and was a member of Full Life Christian Ministries of Douglasville, Georgia. Surviving are his wife, Lois “Granny” Allen of Dallas, Georgia; his sons, Clarence Irvin Allen of Kennesaw, Georgia and James Wendell Allen of Dallas, Georgia; his daughters, Teresa Lee Harper of Dallas, Georgia and June Hig

James “Jim“ Edward Wilson, age 65, of Dallas, Georgia, Passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2007. He was born on December 22, 1941 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Willis L and Ruth Wilson. He graduated in 1961 from South Cobb High School. He was a United States Marine veteran serving during the Vietnam War in which he was a Purple Heart recipient. He started Wilson Air Conditioning Service in 1969 and was a devoted Christian. Surviving are his brothers and sister-in-law, Wayne Clark and Shirley Wilson of Hiram, Georgia and Robert Lynn Wilson of Douglasville, Georgia. Funeral

Jones Bernice B. Jones, age 94, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007. She was born on June 10, 1912 in Camp Hill, Alabama. She was a homemaker and was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church of Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles E. Jones. Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, Charles R. Jones of Austell, GA and Sam W. and Marcia Jones of Dallas, GA.; daughter, Marion J. Leachmon of Dallas, GA.; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home with Re

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Riojas Greg A. Riojas, age 84, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was born on May 9, 1922 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a retired welder with General Motors Truck & Coach and was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Riojas. Surviving are his step-daughters, Sherry Roberson and her husband, Ralph of Dallas, Ronda Diaz of Highland, Michigan and Dawn Crisman and her husband, Robert of Virginia Beach, VA;

Marvin W. Hansard, age 63, of Clarkdale, GA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007. He was born on April 13, 1943 to the late General William and Bessie Hansard. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Celebration Church of God in Dallas, GA. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Barbara Lynn Hansard; his brothers, Anthony Hansard of California and Michael Hansard of Panama City, FL; his sisters, Patricia Gamblin of Panama City, FL, Joyce Moseley of Colbert, GA and Mary Elaine Shubert of Panama City, FL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 11:00

Burtnett Christopher David Burtnett, age 26 of Dallas, GA, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007. He was born on June, 26, 1980 in Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Burtnett. Surviving are his mother, Sandra Burtnett of Dallas, GA; his brother, Jeff Burtnett of California; and his grandmother, Grace Howard of Dallas, GA. Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, GA. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Laird Gina Marie Laird, age 18, of Acworth, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007. She was born on December 13, 1988 in Clearwater, FL. She was a Senior at East Paulding High School where she was a member of the East Paulding Raiderettes Dance Team. She was also a member of the Praise Him with Dance Team at the Dance Academy. She worked for Publix in Dallas, GA. Surviving are her parents, Bill and Ann Laird of Acworth; her brother, David Laird of Acworth, GA

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Porter Dillan Alexander Porter, age 16, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. He was born on September 24, 1990 in Cobb Co. He was a Sophmore at East Paulding High School and worked at Publix in Dallas. Surviving are his father and mother, Dallas and Leslie Porter of Dallas, GA; his mother, Delores Ward of Dallas; brothers, Dallas Porter and Lunden Rainer, both of Dallas; sisters, Danielle Gardner and her husband, Dave of Dallas, Taylor Porter and Britta

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Parris Mr. Early Bryant Parris, age 62, of Whitesburg, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007. He was born on February 9, 1944 in McCaysville, GA to the late Noah and Myrtle Parris. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Parris of Whitesburg, GA; a son, David Parris of Prattville, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Jon Cole of Carrollton, GA, Susan and Clay Smoot of Carrollton and Karen and David Cater of Montgomery, AL; a sister, Thelma Faver of Rayle, GA; 5 grandchil