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CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Holland Mr. Henry Young Holland Sr., age 67, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. He was born on December 11, 1938 in Dallas to the late Van Buren and Ethel Wright Holland. He was retired from Lockheed and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Holland, his daughter, Lori Marie Holland and his brother, Curtis Holland. Surviving are his sons, Henry Holland Jr. and Jamie Mark Holland, both of Dallas; sisters and

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Griffin Mr. John E. “Jake” Griffin, age 81, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2006. He was born on April 23, 1925 in Dallas to the late Henry David and Fannie Rackley Griffin. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Church UMC. Surviving are his wife, Nettie Marie Griffin; sons and daughters-in-law, Talmadge and Barbara McBrayer of Hiram, Hollis McBrayer of Hiram and Marvin and Tina McBrayer of Douglasville; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Thom

Jones Joyce Henderson Jones , 79 of Dallas, Ga. Passed away on Friday September 22, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Monday September 25,2006 at 11:00 A.M in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Alton Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Dallas Memory Gardens. Serving as Pallbearers are Bruce Harris, John Henderson, Freddy Henderson, Jimmy Henderson, David Collier, Jeff Collier, and Joey Collier. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Joe Jones, Daughter Judy Jones, Grandson Ben Jones, Father Henry Martin Henderson, and Mother Pearl Westbr

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Pryor Rebecca “Becky” Pryor, age 62, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006. She was born on December 15, 1943 in Witchita Falls, Texas. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Shannon Mabry of Mableton, William and Jackie Pryor of Hiram and Landon Pryor of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Phillip Tucker of Dallas; 11 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. unt

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Minyard Mr. William Thomas Minyard, age 75, of Mableton, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2006. He was born on June 7, 1931 in Toccoa, GA to the late Rufus and Lillie Mae Minyard. He was a retired foreman in the construction business and was a Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wonder Gail Minyard and his granddaughter, Angel Hubbard. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Minyard of Douglasville; his daughters and

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Prewett Mr. George Washington Prewett, age 74, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2006. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Paulding Co. to the late Oliver Wiley and Florence Mae Prewett. He was a retired printer and an Army veteran. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lynn Prewett of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Larry Rakestraw of Dallas and Carol and Larry Austin of Douglasville; a step-daughter, Wanda Hod

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Moss Cheyenne Nicole Moss, 1 year old daughter of Joshua and Hollie Moss of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Surviving other than her parents are her paternal grandparents, Ray and Shiela Moss of Dallas and maternal grandparents, Dawn and Johnny Stapler of Lagrange. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Rev. Greg Potts officiating. The interment will follow in Peaceful

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Lindsey Mrs. Marion Lee Lindsey, age 90, of Rockmart, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2006. She was born on June 17, 1916 in Cobb Co. to the late Luther and Annie Ellison. She was a member of White Oak Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Lindsey was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. Lindsey and her children, Omalee Lindsey, James L. Lindsey and Joseph Franklin Lindsey. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul B. Lindsey Jr. of Lilburn, GA,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Belflower Samuel Zealand Belflower, infant son of John Bradley Belflower III and Stephanie Suzanne Belflower of Dallas, passed away on September 5, 2006. He was born on August 5, 2006. Surviving other than his parents are his grandfather, John Bradley Belflower Jr. of Hawkinsville, GA; his grandmother, Gail Higgins of Hawkinsville, GA; grandmother, Elaine Tucker of Boaz, AL; grandparents, Larry and Joan Stanfield of Boaz, AL; great-grandmother, Pearl Gos

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Austin Roy Marvin Austin, age 68, a lifelong resident of Paulding Co., passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. He was born on August 27, 1938 to the late John and Annie Austin. He was a building contractor and a member of Callie Harbin Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Denny Austin. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Austin; a son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Tammy Austin of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Kent Jones of Collinsville,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Massey Mrs. Mildred Inez Massey, age 76, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2006. She was born on June 10, 1930 in Sandtown, Alabama to the late Thomas and Daisy Brazel. She was a seamstress and was a member of Atlanta West Pentacostal Church in Lithia Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Massey Sr. and her children, Robert Joseph Massey Jr. and Norma Danita Massey. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Donna and LaVaug

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Davis Mr. David Loy Davis, age 66, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. He was born on March 28, 1940 in Taylorsville, GA to the late Raymond and Margaret Davis. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Martha Mae Davis; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Angela Davis of Carrollton; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Clarence Allen of Kennesaw, Teresa and Alan

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Cook Mr. Henry “Hank” Cook Jr., age 83, of Salem, S.C., formerly of Dallas, GA, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2006. He was born on February 6, 1923 in Pittston, PA to the late Henry and Margaret Cook. He was a retired electrician. Mr. Cook was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Emily Evans Cook; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Cindy Cook of O’ Fallon, Missouri and Tom and Suzy Cook of Robert, Lou

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Biggers Diana Lynn Biggers, age 45, of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. She was born on January 20, 1961 in Douglasville. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Amanda Biggers of Muscadine, AL; her parents, Henry and Dianne Ferrell of Buchanan, GA; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and April Ferrell of Buchanan, GA; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Mitchell McDowell of Buchanan, GA; maternal grandmother, Mae Morris of Buc

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Dean Onita Dean, age 87, of Hiram, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006. She was born on August 10, 1919 in Anderson, S.C. to the late James and Mary Dean. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram with Reverend Tony Hair officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday from Crest

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Gable Mrs. Florence Virginia Dean Gable, age 91, of Hiram, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006. She was born on June 29, 1915 in Anderson, S.C. to the late James and Mary Dean. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Rudolph Gable. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, William J. & Margaret Gable of Hiram, Paul Don & Joanne Gable of Acworth and L. D. & Edna Gable of Hiram;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Clark Mr. Jerry L. Clark, age 66, of Marietta, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006. He was born on January 31, 1940 in Atlanta to the late George and Gertrude Clark. He was a retired supervisor at Lockheed and was a member of Roswell Street Baptist Church. Mr. Clark was an Army veteran and a member of the Elks Club #1657 of Marietta and the American Legion Post #29 in Marietta. He was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Ayers. Surviving are his wife, Sue Clar

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Winchester Rianna Sheya Winchester, age 16, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006. She was born on August 6, 1990 in Savannah, GA to Charles F. and Lara Lee Winchester. She was a Junior at East Paulding High School. Rianna was a member of the Varsity Soccer Team and was in the band in her first 2 years at East Paulding High School as well as 3 years at Moses Middle School. Surviving are her parents, Charles F. and Lara Lee Winchester of Dallas; a sister,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Hicks Jonathan Oliver Hicks, age 17, of Acworth, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006. He was born on March 28, 1989 in Gainesville, GA. He was a Senior at East Paulding High School. Jonathan was a percussionist with the East Paulding High School Band and a member of Hope Methodist Church in Hiram. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wayne Hicks who passed away on July 5, 2006. Surviving are his mother, Leesa Collier Hicks of Acworth; siste

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Shaw Mr. Donald W. Shaw, age 93, of Kennesaw, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006. He was born on January 22, 1913 in Acworth to the late Marshall D. and Alma Shaw. He was retired from Lockheed after 32 years of service and was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Shaw was involved in many ministries and youth programs. The baseball field at Harrison High School was named in his honor. Mr. Shaw was an avid gardener who was known for his beautiful flowers. H

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Garner Mr. Dale Blair Garner, age 54, of Acworth, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2006. He was born on December 7, 1951 in Atlanta, GA to Lois Blair Garner and the late James William Garner. He was the Chief Financial Officer for Simmons Engineering, Inc. and was a member of West Cobb Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Janice Simmons Garner; a son, Jonathan Merritt Garner of Acworth; a daughter, Erin Blair Garner of Acworth; his mother, Lois Blair Garner o

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Marrero Mr. Miguel Marrero, age 75, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was born on July 12, 1931 in Cuba to the late Gabino Marrero and Consuelo Vincente. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Ernestina C. Diaz; daughters, Maria de Los Angeles Figuera of Havana, Cuba and Marlen Sotomayor and her husband, Frank of Hiram; sisters, Lucila Marrero and Ines Marrero, both of Cuba; 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Funeral services wi

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT West Izzabella Jaden West, infant daughter of Stephanie Renee West of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2006. She was born on June 28, 2006 in Austell. Surviving other than her mother are her grandmother, Brenda West of Dallas; her grandfather, Olin West of Ashville, N.C.; great-grandmother, Rachel McCampbell of Marietta; great-grandparents, Vernon and Virginia West of Ashville, N.C.; aunts and uncles; great aunts and uncles. A graveside service wil

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Holt Mrs. Vada Lee Holt, age 94, of Temple, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006. She was born on December 29, 1911 in Atlanta to the late Luther and Georgia Lee. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil O. Holt. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, George and Joann Lee of Marietta; sisters, Elizabeth Vaughn of Waleska, GA an Birdie Mitchell of Atlanta. Funeral services will be held on Friday,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Meek Mr. Thomas Irvin Meek, Sr., age 84, of Douglasville, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006 at his home in Paulding Co. He was born on November 1, 1921 in Paulding Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel B. and Bessie Arnold Meek, four sisters and one brother. He served in the United States Navy as Gunners Mate First Class in the Pacific Theater during WW II. A life long member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Irvin was a farmer at heart and