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CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Parris Mr. Dewey Claude Parris, age 68, of Elijay, GA , passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2006. He was born on July 23, 1937 in McCaysville, GA to the late Noah and Myrtle Parris. He was a self-employed sign crafter and was an Army veteran. Surviving are his son, Randy Parris of Gainesville, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah and Stephen Elek of South Bend, Indiana and Diana Williams of Lawrenceville, GA; a brother, Bryant Parris of Whitesburg, GA; a sister, Thelma

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Elsberry Gwendolyn Renee Elsberry, age 42, of Bremen, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006. She was born on September 12, 1963 in Bowdon, GA. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Dallas. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Dana and Aaron Carter of Bremen and Carley Hurst of Carrollton; her parents, Jimmy and Bonnie Burriss of Douglasville; brothers, Cory Burriss and Gary Green, both of Douglasville; 5 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A memo

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Powell Analise Meredith Powell, infant daughter of Richard and Bobbie Lynne Powell of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2006. Surviving other than her parents are her sister, Kaylee Alayna Powell; maternal grandparents, Bob and Lynne Turner of Marietta; paternal grandmother, Judy Hardy of Temple, GA; great-grandparents, Bob and Mattie Turner of Dacula, GA and great-grandmother, Dorothy Schooley of Dallas; A graveside service will be held on Monday

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Clackum Mr. Edward Speer Clackum, age 62, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2006. He was born on June 17, 1943 in Cobb Co. to the late Deward and Mary Clackum. He was a retired supervisor with Arco Metals. Mr. Clackum was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Clackum. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Velma Clackum; his daughters and son-in-law, Missy Tidwell of Dallas and Starli and Sean Spain of Dallas; brothers and sister-in-law, Gene Clackum of Acw

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Baxter Mrs. Charlotte J. Baxter, age 83, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was born on December 15, 1922 in Morgan County, GA to the late Harold and Nellie Mae Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight James Baxter. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Lee and Wayne Burney of Dallas and Balinda Saylor; her sons and daughter-in-law, Harold D. (Buddy) and Ann Baxter of Austell and James E. (Butch) Baxter of Douglasville; b

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ballengee Mr. Harold Eugene Ballengee Sr., age 77, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. He was born on June 10, 1928 in West Virginia to the late John and Margaret Ballengee. He was a retired brick mason and was an Army and Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his sons, Donald Smith and Harold Ballengee Jr. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Martha S. Ballengee; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Debra Ballengee of Dallas; his daughter

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Minor Mrs. Jean Atwood Minor, age 84, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006. She was born on June 28, 1921 in Atlanta to the late George and Mae Atwood. She was a member of Crossview Baptist Church in Lilburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Earl Minor Sr. Surviving are her son, Howard Earl Minor Jr. of Doraville, GA and her daughter, Ann Garmon of Dallas; sisters, Joyce Atwood of Doraville, GA and Edna Atwood Smith of Thomaston, GA; grandch

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Croker Mr. Charles Michael Croker, age 68, of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2006. He was born on February 26, 1937 in Hiram to the late Charles Samuel and Floyd Shipp Croker. He was an Army veteran and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Croker was a member of Masonic Lodge #139 in Hiram. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie L. Tucker Croker. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Charles (Joe) and Misty L. Croker of Rockmart; daughters a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Gulledge Mrs. Dora Gulledge, age 77, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2006 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital where she had been a patient in the nursing home unit for three years. She was born in Paulding County on July 29, 1928 to the late Enis and Inez Meek and lived there all her life. She was retired from Paulding Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Gulledge. Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Haley Elvington of Dallas; her

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Spivey Jamie Lynn Spivey, age 22, of Dublin, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. She was born on August 18, 1983 in Houston, TX. She was a graduate of Pickens County High School. Jamie played soccer in Middle School, High School and College. Surviving are her son, Jacob Michael Spivey of Dublin, GA; her mother, Martha Jane Logan and her husband, Danny of Acworth, GA; her father, Jeffrey Peters of Houston, TX; a sister, Jennifer Yarbrough of Stockbridge, GA;

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Ritch Mrs. Louise Wilson Ritch, age 96, of Hiram, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. She was born on October 8, 1909 in Bowdon, GA to the late Judson G. and Emma Roland Wilson. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband of 25 years, Hugh C. Ritch and her 2nd husband of 34 years, Horace M. Ritch. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Phyllis Ritch of Hiram, Harvey and Jimmie Ritch of Rockmart a

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Allen Mrs. Betty Laraine Allen, age 64, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006. She was born on April 13, 1941 in Wisner, Nebraska to the late Edmere and Bertha LaNoue. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Cassandra Noakes. Surviving are her husband, Rhett Eugene Allen; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Teresa Salas of Oceanside, CA and Anthony and Julie Salas of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky and Alex Garcia of Cheyen

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hubsky Mrs. LaDonna Louise Hubsky, age 67, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2006. She was born on January 28, 1939 in Max, North Dakota to the late Lloyd and Magdelena Irwin. She was a child care provider for 34 years and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hubsky and her son, Andrew Hubsky. Surviving are her sons and daughter-in-law, Mike Hubsky of Las Vegas, Nevada and Danny and Kim Hubsky of Roseb

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Martinez Mrs. Victoria Betty Martinez, age 33, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2006. She was born on December 2, 1972 in Cook Co. Illinois. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Lithia Springs, GA. Surviving are her husband of 15 years, Luis Felipe Martinez; a son, Luis Felipe Martinez Jr. of Powder Springs; daughters, Ashley Marie Martinez, Whitney Alexzandra Martinez and Brittney Ann Martinez, all of Powder Springs; her parents

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Estes Mr. Clyde Estes, age 80, of Hiram, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2006. He was born on October 22, 1925 in Paulding County to the late Mack and Minnie Estes. He was retired from Lockheed after 21 years of service. Mr. Estes was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his son, Nedward Clyde Estes Jr. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Burma Estes; sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Darlene Estes of Hiram and Amos and Peggy Estes of Hi

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 MacDonald Donna Gayle MacDonald, age 53, of Powder Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. She was born on September 7, 1952 in Carroll Co. Surviving are her son, Zac MacDonald of Kennesaw and her daughter, Courtney MacDonald of Powder Springs. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. from Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram in ch

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 McLarty Kathleen A. McLarty, age 68, of Lithia Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2006. She was born on January 15, 1938 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Gus and Bertha Mitchell. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie and Larry Haney of Villa Rica and Julie and Carlos Escobar of Smyrna; a sister, Katie Bush of Massillon, Ohio; a brother, George Mitchell of Massillon, Ohio; a granddaughter, Melissa Haney; great-granddaughter, Destiny Haney; niece

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Kilgore Rebecca Sue Kilgore, age 55, of Austell, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. She was born on November 11, 1950 in Atlanta. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Patty Brown of Dallas, GA and Donny and Donna Brown of Gray, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Chris Adair of Villa Rica; sisters, Elizabeth Sanders of Cumming, GA, Mary Bowen of Gaffney, S.C. and Maggie Muckleroy of Georgia; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will b

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Frye Mr. William Thestel Frye, age 81, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He was born on April 5, 1924 in Hoagland, Indiana to the late Oscar and Grace Frye. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Villa Rica. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Patricia Frye; sons and daughters-in-law, William Frederick and Esther Frye of Bluffton, Indiana, Rev. Jeremy David and Celia Frye of Bremen, GA and Timothy Mark Frye of Vill

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Watkins Mr. Dewey Richard Watkins, age 72, of Rockmart, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Oneonta, Alabama to the late James Dewey and Alma Mae Watkins. He was retired from Shady Vent Aluminum Products after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his children, Gloria Janet Carter, Cynthia Lyn Toler and Donnie Watkins. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Shirley Watkins; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Keith and Cryst

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Trollinger Mr. Roscoe Henry Trollinger, age 87, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006. He was born on August 22, 1918 in Calhoun, GA to the late Thomas Benjamin and Bertha Brand Trollinger. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his son, Terry Trollinger of Hiram; daughters and sons-in-law, Carole and Mark Hammer of Shalimar, FA, Jan and Duane Edminster of Niceville, FL and Toni and Kevin Talentino of Woodstock; a brother, Robert Trollinger of Ellijay,

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Hanhart Mrs. Joycelyn M. Hanhart, age 76, of New Orleans, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Cobb Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1929 in New Orleans to the late Lawrence and Malvina Taglialavore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hanhart. Surviving are her sons, Philip Barcelona of Marrero, LA and Don Barcelona, of Slidell, LA; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Kevin Casey of Powder Springs; a step-daughter, Gwendolyn Hanhart of New Orlean

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Williams Mr. Frederick Rayfield Williams, age 63, of Rockmart, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. He was born on September 29, 1942 in Alexander City, Alabama to the late Fred Williams and Martha Brown. He was a retired police officer. Surviving are his son, Richard H. Williams of Rockmart. No services are planned at this time. The body was cremated. 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 Rackley Mr. Willard Rackley, age 82, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2006. He was born on August 14, 1923 in Paulding County to the late W. S. and Nannie Freeman Rackley. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Rackley was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Dale Rackley. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Nellie B. Rackley; daughters, Kay Morris of Dallas, Teresa Laird of Hiram and Pam Newsome of

CLARK FUNERAL HOME NEWSPAPER OBIT 4373 ATLANTA HWY. HIRAM, GA 30141 770-445-7133 FAX 770-505-7273 Pendley Mr. Dewey Pierce Pendley, Sr., age 80, of Calhoun, Georgia, formerly of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2006 at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun, following several months of declining health. He was born on March 10, 1925, son of the late Charlie and Lula Pendley. Dewey served in the United States Navy and was a World War II veteran. He was co-owner and vice president of Heaton Erecting Company from 1966 until his retirement in 1995. He served as city