OBITUARIES

June 16, 2023

Ronald “Pappy” “Shag” Shipp entered Heavens embrace on Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 16, 1941, to the late Willard Homer and Francis Aileen Shipp in Powder Springs, Georgia. He was an entrepreneur and owned his own Emission Testing business for many years. He took great comfort and enjoyment in attending...

June 12, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Vann passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born on May 2,1938 to Samuel and Pearl Allen in Waltham, Massachusetts. Nancy was an amazing woman who was loved by so many people. She was an amazing wife and was a huge asset to her husband's, John Harvey Vann, Jr.'s, military career. She happily traveled the...

June 7, 2023

Beverly Jean Duckett passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1938, daughter of the late Albert and Carol Bybee in San Bernardino, California. Beverly was a faithful member of Sweetwater Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Her church meant the world to her and she was very devoted to going and...

June 3, 2023

Jimbo Williams, 61, passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1961, to the late James Williams II and Joann Black Green in Mableton, GA. Jimbo made his living as a truck driver and worked for several different companies before retiring. Even in retirement, he passed the time working odd...

June 2, 2023

Joseph Steven McGullian passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1989, in Atlanta, GA to his loving parents William McGullian III and Shannon Gantt. Joseph graduated from Paulding County High School and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for Landscape. He was currently working in the landscape field with Lawn Decor, but he...

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...