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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Alsobrook Mrs. Mary A. Alsobrook, age 73, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2006. She was born on December 10, 1932 in Dallas to the late Romie and Georgia Owens Cain. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Surviving are her husband, George Alsobrook; sons and daughter-in-law, Nick and DeAnn Alsobrook of Powder Springs and Paul Alsobrook of Hiram; a brother, Steve Cain of Mobile, AL; sisters, Joann Arnold of Dallas and Ruth Williamson

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Dobbins Mr. Hayward Edward Dobbins, age 51, of Marietta, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He was born on May 1, 1955 in Marietta to the late Harold and Sara Dobbins. He worked for Main Auto Parts. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Kimberly Dobbins of Dallas; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and James Hughes of Rockmart; a brother, Steve Dobbins of Tennessee; grandchildren, Hannah and Madilyn Dobbins and Samuel and Jacob Hughes.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Pye Marie E. Pye, age 92, of Kennesaw, GA, formerly of Orlando, FL, and wife of John J. Pye, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Wellington Place of Kennesaw, GA. A native of PEI, Canada, she came to the United States at the age of 18. During this period she worked in a munitions factory in support of the military. After relocating to Bermuda to work in the resort hotels, she met and married a military soldier, John J. Pye. Surviving are her husband of 56 years,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Cruz Justin Cruz Jr., age 15, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006. He was born on September 5, 1990 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was a student at East Paulding High School. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Wattenbarger. Surviving are his mother, Shelley Wattenbarger of Dallas; his brother, Pablo Rangel of Dallas; his sisters, Adrianna, Megan and Amy Wattenbarger of Dallas; grandparents, Lucille and Joseph D’Amato of Rockmart; aunts and uncles; c

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Lewis Mr. Thomas “Buck” Lewis, age 81, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2006. He was born on April 14, 1925 in Haralson Co. to the late Frank and Grace Lewis. He was a retired machinist with Simmons Mattress Co. and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member and deacon for many years at Zion Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ollie Mae Lewis; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Debbie Lewis of Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Rickerson Mr. Horace C. Rickerson, age 91, of Hiram, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2006. He was born on November 30, 1914 in Paulding Co. to the late Alonzo and Nora Rickerson. He was a retired printer and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Virginia Rickerson; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Martha Rickerson of Hiram; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Rick Murtha of Ellijay, GA, Shirlee and Alex Cameron of S

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Pirnik Senior Master Sergeant (Ret) George Francis Pirnik, age 83, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. He was born on March 4, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Stefan and Pauline Pirnik. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, serving two tours in World War II, two tours in the Korean War and 1 tour in Vietnam earning two Purple Hearts and numerous other medals. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Davis Mrs. Mary G. Davis, age 80, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2006. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Fannin Co. Georgia to the late John Floyd and Thursa Jane Bennett. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husbands, John T. Davis and Ernest Edward Harris and her son, Randy Davis. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sheila Davis of Douglasville and Jeff and Jan Davis of

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Langston Branden Scott Langston, age 18, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2006. He was born on August 18, 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a 2006 graduate of Paulding County High School. Surviving are his parents, Dennis and Debbie Langston of Dallas; brothers and sister-in-law, Chris and Cassie Horch of Webster Groves, Missouri and David Langston of Dallas; his maternal grandfather, Arthur Horch of Webster Groves, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Ric

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Smith Brenda Alline Smith, age 56, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006. She was born on July 7, 1949 in Atlanta to the late Harvey and Alline Skelton Smith. She was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Reverend Harvey Smith. Surviving are her sisters and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Dennis Nicholson of Hiram, Patricia Jones and Cathy Gregory, both of Hiram; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held

CLARK FUNERAL HOME 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX-770-505-7273 NEWSPAPER OBIT Caylor Mrs. Ruby Hayes Caylor, age 86, of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2006. She was born on September 21, 1919 in Cohutta, GA to the late Thomas and Elmina Hayes. She was a member of Kennesaw First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dane Cecil Caylor. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jerald (Butch) and Nikki Caylor of Acworth; a daughter, Cheryl (Dolly) Turk of Hiram; grandchildren, Alex Adams, Vickie Adams, Eric Adams,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gibson Mckenzie Grace Gibson, infant daughter of Fred and Nancy Gibson of Dallas, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Victory Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Landmon officiating. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram in charge of arrangements.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Reece Mr. Edward Lee Reece, age 35, of Villa Rica, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006. He was born on April 23, 1971 in Atlanta. He was a welder and was a member of Riverside Church of God. He was preceded in death by his father, Winbourn Reece. Surviving are his wife, Sheree Reece; a son, Dalton Lee Reece of Villa Rica; a daughter, Paige Shevana Reece of Villa Rica; his mother and step-father, Iris and Bobby Stoner of Marietta; brothers and sister-in-law, Tracy and S

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Mundy Amanda Ianthia Mundy, age 20, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2006. She was born on April 19, 1986 in Marietta to Wanda S. Mundy and the late Avery L. Mundy. She was a member of Celebration Church of God. Surviving are her mother, Wanda S. Mundy of Acworth; a brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Elecia Mundy of Dallas; her grandmother, Cennia Prater of Acworth. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Clark Funera

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Spinks Mrs. Marianne Cooper Spinks, age 76, a native of Dallas, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2006. She was born on October 16, 1929 to the late William Pierce and Nettie Heaton Cooper. She was a member of Westridge Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Spinks Sr. Surviving are her, sons and daughter-in-law, James Edward Spinks Jr. of Beauford, S.C. and Gary and Kathy Spinks of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Parsons of Dalla

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Sommerville Margaret Sommerville, age 81, of Dallas, GA died May 2 of a heart attack. She was born on February 21, 1925, in Columbus, NE. She attended medical school at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1951. Margaret retired in 1992 from her Family Practice in Atlanta, GA after many years as a beloved physician. She was married to the late Jim Sommerville, and is survived by her sister, Imogene, three daughters, Jean Sommerville-Lynch, Ann Sommerville-Hall and Peggy Cline

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hartley Mr. Gary Hartley, age 45, of Powder Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2006. He was born on July 16, 1960 in Garrison, Kentucky. He was a superintendent for Dove Contracting in Alpharetta. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Bennett Hartley; his daughters, Sonceria Smith of Temple, Shabrinka Hartley of Acworth and Shatequa Hartley of Acworth; a son, C. J. Gaither of Temple; his father, Elza Hartley of Ohio; his mother, Doris Downing of Garrison, Kentucky; b

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Graham Mr. Robert Earl Graham, age 82, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006. He was born on February 7, 1924 in Forney, Alabama to the late Rether and Gertrude Graham. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Celebration Church of God. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Graham. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Graham; his son and daughter-in-law, Bishop Keith Graham and his wife, Letha of Dallas, GA; his daughters and son-i

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Aiken Mrs. Anne Whitehead Aiken, age 85, of Dallas, GA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was born on July 7, 1920 in Trion, GA to the late Connie Walter and Bunnie Nunn Whitehead. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Mrs. Aiken was preceded in death by her husband, Vernoy G. Aiken. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Sue Aiken of Smyrna and Jody and Becky Aiken of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Eugenia and Terry Smith

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Pate Mrs. Evelyn Estelle Pate, age 88, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born on May 7, 1917 in Marietta to the late John and Flora Mashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Pate and her daughter, Evelyn Raye Pate. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ronald Nabors of Dallas; grandchildren, Mistie Marie Chastain and Christopher Wesley Nabors; great-grandchildren, Andrew Preston Nabors and Landon Samuel Chastain.

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Craft Mr. Walter Thurman Craft, age 68, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. He was born on April 25, 1937 in Columbia, AL to the late Arthur Leonard Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Craft. He was retired from General Motors after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Forrester Craft, five sisters and two brothers. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and Ernest Daniel of Dallas, Robyn and Wayne Ross of Lilburn and Tricia an

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Buffington Lyle Anthony Buffington, age 20, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006. He was born on August 19,1985 in Marietta. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Surviving are his father, Charles Anthony Buffington of Rome, GA; his mother and step-father, Cathy Hale and Terry Brooks of Dallas; a brother and sister-in-law, Randall Wayne and Amie Collins of Woodstock; a sister, Jamie Lynn Collins of Cartersville, GA; grandparents, Glenda and W. L. Sims of

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Blan Reverend Jack Denson Blan, age 81, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006. He was born on November 23, 1924 in Pickens County to the late William Austin and Mattie Lee Blan. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a former minister at Westside Baptist Church in Marietta. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Julie Blan of Hiram and Bruce and Lori Blan of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, B

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Morris Mrs. Thelma Harris Morris, age 92, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006. She was born on February 28, 1914 in Paulding County to the late Aubrey and Varah Barber Harris. She was a retired teacher and was a member of New Hope First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Foster Morris. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Harris and Debbie Morris of Marietta; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Morris and Dr. Wesley Frazi

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Martin Mrs. Rhonda Cantrell Martin, age 53, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. She was born on January 6, 1953 in Dallas, GA to the late Herman Lee and Tommie Lee Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Len Martin. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Michelle Martin of Hiram and Todd and Jennifer Martin of Hiram; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and James Cole of Rockmart, Nancy and Randy Mabry of Rockmart and Jeane