OBITUARIES

June 2, 2023

James "Buck" Holland, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1941, to the late James L. and Ella (Walker) Holland in Dallas, GA. He worked on the Assembly Line at Ford Motor Company for 30 years. He was also very involved in his community and the Masonic Lodge. He served...

June 1, 2023

Dale Shipp, 79, passed away on June 1, 2023 at his home.

Dale was born on May 6, 1944 to the late Hugh Dorsey and Evelyn Shipp.

Dale was proud to be a volunteer firefighter and spent many years working for Ford. He loved the many, many years coaching and being an umpire at Ridge...

June 1, 2023

Dolores Amaro, 70, our beloved Mother, passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born March 29, 1953 in Austin, Texas to Mike and Mary Amaro. Dolores spent many years working in insurance, but she also loved her time as a hairdresser, even being the one to do all of her families hair. She loved that time she got...

May 30, 2023

Jimmy Douglas Driskell passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1957, Son of James and Jean Ray Driskell in San Antonio,TX. He worked as a Chaplain in prisons to mentor and bring people to Christ. He loved to preach and witness to anyone he could to tell them about God's love. In his spare...

May 29, 2023

Martha Lou Turner passed away peacefully in the arms of Our Lord and Savior on May 29, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1941, to the late Gordon Lee and Lizzy Ardella Hurst. Martha was a lifelong member of Crossroad Baptist Church. She was a homemaker for many years until she became a special needs bus driver and retired...

May 28, 2023

Christopher (Joey) Latham, 38 of Dallas, GA entered GOD’s Kingdom on May 28, 2023. He was involved in a motorcycle accident on Hwy 120. He was a free sprint and lived life his way: always on the edge. On the day he was born, he told the doctors and nurses he did not have the time to lay around...

May 26, 2023

Adam Heath Holcomb passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1975, son of the late Joseph and Doris Holcomb in Dallas, Georgia. Adam was a very talented musician, with the bass guitar being his instrument of choice. He worked as a master plumber for over 30 years. Adam was a loving husband, father,...

May 25, 2023

Stacey Vonnelle Vansickle Baird passed away on May 25, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1938, to Forest King "Dick" and Georgie (Alexander) Vansickle in Henderson, Texas. Stacey was an incredibly hard worker. She worked and retired from the Federal Government. Stacey loved crocheting, genealogy, and quilting and her most pleasurable was crocheting for a group called Threads...

May 25, 2023

Lolita Staelens passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1953, in Leyte, Visaya, Philippines. Lolita was a faithful follower of Christ, she attended West Ridge Church in Dallas, GA and co-founded Mission Field House Ministry with Pastor Donna Taylor 23 years ago to assist missionaries and...

May 24, 2023

Lucimar Rios, age 52, passed away on May 24, 2023. Lucimar was born in Goiania, Goais, Brazil to Wilson Bonini and Maria Cintras. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home. Services for Lucimar will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Clark Funeral...

May 23, 2023

Donice "Sonny" Carlyle, 81, passed away on May 23, 2023. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Verena Carlyle; and sisters, Jane Shadix and Donna Fennell. Sonny is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Carlyle, his brothers, Eddie Carlyle and Doug Carlyle; his two sons, Shane (Cynthia) Carlyle and Ricky (Laurie) Carlyle; his three grandchildren, Justin...

May 21, 2023

Brenda Barmore Reaid, age 66, passed away on May 21, 2023. Brenda was born in Marietta, GA to Johnny Barmore Sr. and Ruth Crowe on April 16, 1957. She was known for her caring heart, great sense of humor, and her outspokenness. She always said what was on her mind and she never backed down. Brenda was incredibly strong willed...

May 21, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of Sam Clark, 74, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born at Matthews Hospital in Dallas, Georgia, on June 22, 1948. Sam's roots go deep in Paulding County, and he touched thousands of lives. He was so grateful to have been a graduate of Hiram...

May 19, 2023

Sherry Anna Faircloth passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1955, Daughter of William Decker and Evelyn Turner in Marietta,GA. She worked as a waitress for many years and with different establishments, with the Grumpy Moose in Atlanta, GA being the last. Sherry enjoyed nature, especially her beloved flowers, fishing, riding an ATV...

May 18, 2023

William Clarence Newton Jr passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1946, to his loving parents William and Susie Mathis Newton in Marietta, GA. He worked as a Correction officer for many years working with the Department of Corrections and Lockheed. William enjoyed history and being outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, hike and...

May 16, 2023

Paula Jane Ketchem passed away on May 16, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1961 to Paul and Jane Binion. Paula graduated from Mercer University in 1985 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She was the owner of Dollar Prescription Shop and ended her career working and consulting at Dallas Prescription Shop. She loved helping others and strived...

May 16, 2023

Carol Lynn Watters passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1944, to the late Stephen and Evelyn DuChateau in Bellmore,NY. She retired after more than 20 years from the Broward County School System in Florida, where she served in many different roles. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed reading, especially thrillers and...

May 11, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Black, 67, won her battle with cancer on the morning of May 11, 2023. She passed peacefully with her husband by her side at their home in Dallas. Sandy was born in Atlanta on January 16, 1956 and resided in Dallas most of her adult life. Aside from being a loving wife and mother, she devoted her...

May 10, 2023

Linda Gail Kannarney passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, with her husband of 30 years and son by her side. She was born on July 8, 1957, in Macon, Georgia. As the eldest sibling of five children, she had a little filter and said whatever popped into her head. She did not mind setting you straight if and...

May 6, 2023

Roy Bennett Findley Sr passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born on March 29, 1933, to the late Stephen and Annie Findley in Greenville, GA. He retired after 33 years as a Machine Operator with Lockheed Martin. Roy was a devoted member of Beulahland Baptist Church alongside his wife, Dorothy, where they...