OBITUARIES

Harriet Ruff

Nov 22, 2023

Harriet Ruff, 76 of Dallas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Harriet's obituary and service information will be available at a later date.

Clark Funeral Home & Chapel is honored to care for the Ruff family during this difficult time.

Clara "Nell" Jordan

Nov 22, 2023

Clara "Nell" Jordan, age 94, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1929, to the late Jack and Georgie Merritt in Woodstock, Georgia. Nell was an exceptional cook who loved cooking country food for all her friends and family. She took great joy in feeding others and having people at her table passing plates and...

Willie Ann Dunbar

Nov 21, 2023

Willie Ann Dunbar, a beloved member of the Dallas, Georgia community, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on November 6, 1940, in the small town of Beulah, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late David and Johnnie Lee Williams.

Willie Ann dedicated her working years to the hospitality industry, specifically as...

Hayden Cantrell

Nov 21, 2023

Hayden Cantrell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Tiger Lily Assisted Living in Cartersville, Georgia. He was born on December 11, 1931, a son of the late George and Waunette Cantrell in the Red Rock Community of Cobb County.  

Hayden embarked on a successful career at Lockheed Martin, where he dedicated an impressive 35 years of...

Bobby Russell "Russ" Paris

Nov 20, 2023

Bobby Russell Paris

Born on May 2, 1936, in Dallas, Georgia, Bobby Russell Paris, fondly known as Russ, passed away at the age of 87 on November 20, 2023. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable man whose presence brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Russ began his career at Norfolk Southern Railroad, dedicating many...

Richard Sexton

Nov 19, 2023

Richard John Sexton, Sr., 84, of Panama City, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

 

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1939 to Clarence and Ruby Sexton. Richard attended West Fulton High School, class of 1957, before joining the United States Air Force. Following his service,...

Scarlett Wright Cure

Nov 18, 2023

 

Scarlett Wright Cure, age 78, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1945 in Bremen, Georgia, the daughter of the late James Arnold Wright and the late Lucile Brown Wright Holcomb. Scarlett retired from AT&T following many years in management.  Her passion and her life's work was being a beautician. 

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Don Burd

Nov 16, 2023

Donald William Burd passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. Don was a simple man, taking pride in his family and devoting himself to them. His devotion was to his family. He was very proud of his children and the adults they have grown up to be. If you knew...

Todd Van Allen

Nov 15, 2023

Todd James Van Allen passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1976, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. He worked as an Assistant General Manager for Southern Lanes. Todd enjoyed bowling, fishing, building things, hanging out with the guys, and spending quality time with family. Todd never had a bad thing to say about anyone....

William Gray

Nov 13, 2023

William "Ernest" Gray, 84, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2023, at the Wellstar Hospice Center at Cobb.

Born on December 30, 1938, in Coweta County, Georgia, to Willie Autry Gray and Opal Hendrix Gray, Ernest attended Western High School in Newnan, Georgia and later served in the Navy. Ernest dedicated much of his life to his career as...

Randy K. Riggs

Nov 12, 2023

Randy K. Riggs, 61, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on November 12, 2023 in Marietta. He was born on January 25, 1962, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Randy was the beloved Director of Entertainment for Stars and Strikes since their opening in 2008. His commitment to his work allowed him to make a powerful impact in the community, where he...

Judy Hardy

Nov 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Judy Hardy

Judith “Judy” Ann Hardy, a loving mother and granny, passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on April 16, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Judith brought joy and love to everyone she knew throughout her incredible life.

Judy loved her family and thought they were her greatest blessing...

Joseph S. Bergbauer

Nov 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joseph Silvanous Bergbauer

Joseph "Joe" Silvanous Bergbauer, a beloved husband, and father, passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 80. Joe was born on November 24, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Joseph V. Bergbauer and Lois Hayes.

Joe led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to his country....

Kenneth Brown

Nov 12, 2023

Kenneth Elworth Brown, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on November 13, 1943, in Marietta, GA, Kenneth was the son of the late Jack and Ethel Brown.

 

Kenneth dedicated over five decades of his life as a hardworking truck driver for Tip Top Poultry, where he found great fulfillment and joy.

 

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Stephanie Casto

Nov 12, 2023

Stephanie Lee Casto - A Life Remembered

Stephanie Lee Casto, a compassionate and beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, passed away at her residence in Dallas, Georgia, on November 12, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1972, in Austell, Georgia.

Stephanie dedicated her life to caring for others as a dental hygienist in the dental industry....

Sammy McClure

Nov 9, 2023

Deacon Sammy McClure, Sr., a man of great character and integrity with a love for all people was born on February 20, 1948, in Dallas, Georgia to the late Sam McClure and Jurda Mae Posey McClure. He was the fifth of seven children. He was a lifelong resident of Paulding County and departed this life on November 9, 2023. He...

Shannon Whatley

Nov 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Shannon Nichole Whatley

Shannon Nichole Whatley, a beloved wife, aunt, sister, and friend, gently passed away on November 8, 2023, in Hiram, GA at the age of 39. Born on December 15, 1983, Shannon brought warmth and joy to the lives she touched during her time on this earth.

Shannon was an individual...

Christine Cochran Young

Nov 5, 2023

Christine Cochran Young passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born on November 3, 1927, a daughter of the late John Bomar and Jesse Beatrice Huff in Dallas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Christine is preceded in death by her husband of 54 Years Laymon Cochran and son Danny Cochran. 

Christine is survived by her husband; Dwight...

Ronnie Morris

Nov 3, 2023

Ronald Douglas Morris, affectionately known as Ronnie to his family and friends, passed away suddenly Friday, November 3, 2023. Ronnie was born on May 29, 1958, in Dallas, Georgia, the son of the late Ronald Dean Morris and the late Donna Lynn Weems McKinney.

Ronald, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, leaves behind his mark that...

Tony Jones

Nov 1, 2023

Robert "Tony" Jones, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away November 1, 2023.  He was born on December 4, 1947, the son of the late Robert Jones and Carole Third Jones. Tony retired from Cobb County Fire Department following over 26 years of dedicated service as a Fireman and Paramedic. 

Tony's passion was Harley Davidson motorcycles.  He thoroughly enjoyed riding....