OBITUARIES

James Michael Millholland

April 3, 2024

James Michael "Mike" Millholland, 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024. He was born on December 26, 1961, in Cummings, Georgia, to his loving parents James Carol Millholland and Martha Nelda Millholland-Merrit. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family.Mike began his career at 17 and excelled in his role as a truck driver,...

Rhonda Denise Lankford

April 1, 2024

Rhonda Denise Lankford passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on October 4, 1959, a daughter of Donald Broome and Evelyn Wills Milam in Atlanta, Georgia.

Denise, was a proud Georgia Tech fan. She was known as her family photographer and videographer. She adored her grandchildren who lovingly called her "maw maw"...

Sue Ellen Jones

March 31, 2024

Sue Ellen Jones, passed away on March 31, 2024. Sue Ellen was born on October 10, 1947 to her parents Paul and Marion Collins.

Sue Ellen worked as a dedicated banker at Georgia State Bank for over 10 years, and was known for her kindness and professionalism within the banking industry. She held a High School Diploma from...

William Brendle

March 30, 2024

After a long and difficult struggle with multiple episodes of cancer as well as a heart attack over the past 5 years, William "Bill" Brendle passed to his peaceful rest on March 30, 2014 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia.

Bill was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 20, 1953 to William & Marjorie Brendle. Soon, his family moved to...

Kenneth Wayne Painter Jr.

March 30, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Painter Jr., 65, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on Thursday, January 8, 1959, a son of the late Sara and Wayne Painter.

In addition to his parents, Kenny is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Painter.

Kenny is survived by his brothers, Larry Painter of North Carolina,...

Timothy Popick

March 30, 2024

Timothy Andrew Popick, also known as Tim, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born in Canton, Ohio on October 11, 1946 to the late John and Helen Ferenze Popick. Tim was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He loved his country and took pride in his service. Tim married the love of his life, Kathie,...

Fawn Nadine Osby

March 28, 2024

Fawn Nadine Osby, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1964, to he late Wallace and Darlene Tanchin in Minniapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Fawn enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother who will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Fawn is preceded in...

Diane Margaret Hill

March 27, 2024

Diane Margaret Shyer Hill, age 60 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born February 7, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late Marvin Robert Shyer and the late Audrey Louise Shea Shyer.She earned a Bachelors Degree in Education from Kennesaw State University and was of the Baptist faith. Diane was employed by Airocide, a...

Jonnie Black Freeman

March 27, 2024

Jonnie Lou Black Freeman passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born on March 15, 1931, daughter of the late William and Ombra Ivy Avance in Paris, Arkansas. Jonnie was a devoted member of New Canaan Baptist Church where she faithfully served our Lord and Savior. Although she loved going to church, her greatest loves were her grandchildren....

Glenn O'Neal

March 25, 2024

Roy "Glenn" O'Neal passed away after a sudden illness that came upon quickly on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1954, a son of the late George "Buster" O'Neal and Florence Harris Hammrick in McDonough, Georgia.

Glenn was a loving husband, a caring father, but most of all an outstanding Paw Paw. Glenn showed an unconditional love...

Juanita Lynn Stevenson

March 24, 2024

Juanita Lynn Stevenson passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1958, a daughter of the late Morell and Laura Watkins in Atlanta, Georgia. To know Juanita, was to know love, to know love was to know Juanita. All she ever wanted was for everyone around her happy.  She was the most selfless person and one...

Charles Haley

March 19, 2024

Charles Edward Haley passed away on March 19, 2024, at age 87. He was born on May 26, 1936, to the late Ivey and Lois Haley at home in Haralson County, Georgia. Charles retired from Lockheed Martin after 34 years and was a skilled plumber. His favorite thing to do was to be outside working in his garden. He loved...

Thora Jean Hart

March 19, 2024

Thora Jean Kaleieha Hart passed away on March 19, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1945 to the late Thor and Golden Jean Steinhauer in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thora worked as a bookkeeper and limousine tour driver for the first 15 years of her career, then trained cats and dogs for 25 years in the movie industry. One of her...

Christopher Stoker

March 18, 2024

Christopher Dee Stoker, 29, of Jacksonville, AL, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1994, in Decatur, GA. Chris was a beloved son to Frances Stoker and Timothy Stoker. Christopher was a lover of video games, with World of Warcraft holding a special place in his heart. He would play for hours and enjoyed every...

Dora Dean Sweatt Thurmond

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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...