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Dora Dean Sweatt Thurmond

Dora Dean Sweatt Thurmond

Mar 16, 2024

Dora Dean Sweatt Thurmond passed away on March 16, 2024, at age 99. She was born on August 16, 1924, to the late Beecher and Gladys Sweatt in Dallas, Georgia. Dora was a faithful and devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church where she joined on September 9, 1939. She taught Sunday school there for many years and loved sharing...

Dick Klein

Dick Klein

Mar 14, 2024

Richard "Dick" Klein passed away on March 13, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Henrietta Klein. In honor of Dick's wishes, there are no services at this time. Clark Funeral Home and Chapel is honored to care for the Klein family during this difficult time.  

Clay Lee Rakestraw

Clay Lee Rakestraw

Mar 13, 2024

Clay Lee (Rackley) Rakestraw passed away in Cartersville, Georgia on March 13, 2024. She was born in Cobb County, Georgia to Warner Rackley and Nannie (Freeman) Rackley and was a long-time member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

Clay Lee graduated from Hiram High School in 1945. She lived a simple life being a homemaker and raising six children.

In addition to her...

Mary Edris

Mary Edris

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Kim Edris passed away on March 11, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1958, a daughter of the late James and Mary Bruce Edris in Miami, Florida.



Kim was a very strong and passionate woman. She loved God first and foremost. She loved all animals and nature and being outdoors. She recently wrote this quote about herself...

Odalys Batista

Odalys Batista

Mar 5, 2024

Odalys Batista, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in her Dallas, Georgia home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 6, 1963, in Havana, Cuba, to her parents Pedro Sixto Batista Cadiz and the late Milagros Hernandez Salazar.  Odalys left Cuba when she was a teenager and moved first to Miami, Florida and...

Robert D. Gibbons

Robert D. Gibbons

Mar 3, 2024

Robert D. Gibbons passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home on Thursday, March 07, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Graveside Service for Robert will be held at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Clark Funeral Home is honored to care for the Gibbons Family...

Jack Wright

Jack Wright

Mar 2, 2024

Jack Coleman Wright passed away on March 2, 2024, at age 83. He was born on April 27, 1940 to the late Edwin and Lorene Wright in Cedartown, Georgia. After 45 years, he retired from Caraustar Industries as a Day Superintendent. Upon retiring, he and his wife, Jackie, traveled to many places including Egypt, Italy, and Turkey. Although he loved...

Robert Barron

Robert Barron

Feb 29, 2024

Mr. Robert Jones Barron, age 73 of Acworth, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was born May 8, 1950 in Langdale (Valley), Alabama, son of late Robert Joe Barron and the late Frances Carolyn Laney Barron.

He was a graduate of Valley High School in Fairfax, AL, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montevallo in...

Christine Keeley

Christine Keeley

Feb 28, 2024

We're rolling the dice on the usual somber tone to share the news that Chris Keeley, our beloved high roller in the casino of life, cashed in her coins for a seat at the eternal slot machine on February 28, 2024. Born on a lucky November 9, 1949, in Vineland, New Jersey, to Anthony and Regina Grillo, Chris bet it...

Zane Cantrell

Zane Cantrell

Feb 28, 2024

Zane David Cantrell passed away on February 28, 2024, at age 75. He was born on October 30, 1948. Zane will be dearly missed.

A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Clark Funeral Home is honored to care for the Cantrell family during this difficult time.

Richard "Bug" Moody

Richard "Bug" Moody

Feb 27, 2024

Richard Arlyn Moody, affectionately called "Bug" by many of his family and friends, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 85.  He was born in Dallas, Georgia on April 19, 1938, the son of the late Willard and Myrtle Hulsey Moody. Bug was a skilled residential carpenter who took pride in his work, leaving behind a legacy...

James Hewett

James Hewett

Feb 26, 2024

James Ledford Hewett, lovingly known as Peanut, passed away on February 26, 2024, at age 79. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Lester and Linda Hewett in LaGrange, Georgia. James was an United States Army Veteran who served a grateful nation. After serving, he was a truck driver for 45 years and loved being on the...

Wayne Gravley

Wayne Gravley

Feb 26, 2024

Wayne Jerome Gravley passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on January 19, 1957, to James Gravley and Jeanette Earwood. Wayne worked as a plumber for more than forty years and had his own business. On December 6, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathy, and together they had one daughter,...

Burma Mae Waits

Burma Mae Waits

Feb 25, 2024

Burma Mae Waits, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1940, in Dallas, GA, to the late Charlie and Carie Blackmon. Burma spent her life embracing the role of a dedicated homemaker, finding joy in caring for her family.

Burma was someone who cherished the simple things in life, finding happiness...

Jimmy Miller

Jimmy Miller

Feb 19, 2024

Jimmy Dale Miller passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1948, son of the late Charles Miller and Augusta Brisendine in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Jimmy served his country during the Vietnam War, in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jimmy was an...

Peggy Maxwell

Peggy Maxwell

Feb 16, 2024

Peggy Diane Maxwell passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1947, the only daughter of the late Lola Dobbs Dempsey in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Peggy was a spunky lady with a big personality. She loved her family and taking care of other people. She thought of others above herself.

In addition to...

John G. Sparti, DO

John G. Sparti, DO

Feb 16, 2024

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. John G. Sparti of Dallas GA. Dr. Sparti passed away Friday night Feb 16, 2024, at Kennestone Hospital. He died peacefully with his family beside him.

Dr. Sparti was born to Pauline G. Sparti and Dr. Frank J. Sparti on June 24, 1944 in Laconia, New Hampshire. Dr. Sparti spent most of...

Gary Thaxton

Gary Thaxton

Feb 16, 2024

Gary Daniel Thaxton passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1935, don of the late, William "Bill" and Imogene Cooper Thaxton in Hiram, Georgia.

Gary retired from the Cobb County Fire Department after 25 years. He was a simple man who enjoyed the country life. Gary loved the outdoors. He loved to deer...

Brenda Thomason

Brenda Thomason

Feb 15, 2024

Brenda Ellen Thomason passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on November 7, 1951, in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Daniel and Helen Thomason. Brenda was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church where she was a faithful and devoted servant to our Lord and Savior. She was incredibly talented at sewing and...

Connie Padgett

Connie Padgett

Feb 15, 2024

Connie Padgett, lovingly known as Sugar by her family, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1949 to Charles and Margaret Phipps. Connie retired from Cobb EMC as a Human Resources Representative and loved helping others. She loved to travel but especially loved going to Florida and visiting the beach...

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