Sam Clark Funeral Home

Michael James Winkles of Dallas, GA went home to the Lord January 26, 2022 after several years of battling Lymphedema. Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah Robinson Winkles, her daughter, Michelle and husband Jim Atwood of Apison, TN, her son, Jamie and wife Stephanie Winkles of Dallas, GA, son Jesse Winkles of Acworth, GA, his sister-in-law, Theresa and husband Bruce Mowell of Marietta, GA, and his sister, Kathy Knapp and nieces of Dallas, GA. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, William and Martiele Winkles of Cedartown, GA, his brother, Randy Winkles, and stepsisters, Glenda Locklear and Shirley Swanson of Marietta, GA. Mike was the manager at Airgas Products in...

Dorothy "Dot" Sue Jones Nowell, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Dot was born on February 22, 1938, in Cherokee County, GA. Mrs. Nowell worked for Mead Packaging for over 20 years before retiring and was a member of New Vision Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. Dot will be remembered for many things but mostly for her love and devotion to her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was considered dynamite in a small package, an amazing cook, and loved flowers, fishing, and the Atlanta Braves. Dot is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Geneva Reaid. She is survived by her loving husband, Clarence Nowell; son, Eddie (Kristy) Jones;...

Leo Charles Vernon III, age 74, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Mr. Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Merrill Vernon; children, Paula Boyer, Randall Charles Vernon, April Minix, Julia Howard, Charisse and Mike Galvan; 2 brothers, Patrick Vernon and Michael S. Willis; 2 sisters, Cathy Parrish and Sharon (Zeke) Kimbrell; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Vernon will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Clark Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Johnny Nix and Rev. Tony Samples officiating. Interment will follow at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Tallapoosa, GA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25, 2021...

Randall Thorpe, age 67, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Haralson Nursing and Rehab. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Panama City, FL, to his late parents; Perry and Rosa Thorpe. Randall worked for CSX Railways as a conductor for over 30 years and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Thorpe was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe is survived by his son, Greg Thorpe and his wife, Amber of Dallas, GA, daughter, Jennifer Thorpe of Dallas, GA, brother, Donald Thorpe of Ft. Worth, TX,...

Mr. Donald Andrew Tomaski, 68, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born on February 20, 1952, in Cohoes, NY. He served in the US Army before becoming a respiratory therapist for various hospitals in Florida, New York, and Georgia for more than 30 years. He was a member of Mighty Fortress Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by two brothers and their wives: Robert and Patricia Tomaski of Dallas, GA and James and Anne Tomaski of Glens Falls, NY; as well as four nieces, one nephew, and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley A. and Anna York Tomaski and a brother Stanley M. Tomaski. In accordance with Mr....

Ivey Eugene Coffman, age 87, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born May 11, 1933 to the late Roy and Annie Coffman. Ivey worked as a carpenter and was a faithful member of Springdale Baptist Church. Mr. Coffman was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers; William, Arvel, Luther, Odell, Mayo, Marvin, and Pete Coffman, sisters; Christine Meers, Margie Knowles, and Beulah Gabriel. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 68 years, Betty Coffman, sister; Betty Pearson, son; Don (Vickie) Coffman, daughters; Dawn (Mark) Hardigree, Laurie (Alex)Henslee, grandchildren; Amy (Rusty)...

Evelyn Louise Waldrop, age 98, of Rockmart, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born in Rockmart, Ga on April 4, 1922 to Cranfill Garner and Ola Mae Garner. Evelyn worked as a homemaker and was a faithful member of Rockmart Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Waldrop was a loving mother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Waldrop is preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond and Llyod Garner, her first husband, James E. Sanders Sr. and her son James E. Sanders Jr. She is survived by her son, Raymond Sanders of Charleston, West Virginia. Graveside services for Mrs. Waldrop will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Rockmart Memorial Gardens with Reverend...

Claudia Sue Loy, age 82, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 10, 1938 in Alexandria, IN to her late parents; Harry and Dersie Buckles. Claudia worked in the music industry and owned her own music store for over 30 years in Indiana After she retired and moved to Georgia, Sue joined New Genesis Baptist Church and was a faithful member for many years. Mrs. Loy was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herbert Loy and her son, Randall Loy. Mrs. Loy is survived...

Deborah Page Barton, age 50, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1970 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Billy and Diana Barton. Ms. Barton worked as a paralegal for The LAJ Law Firm in Hiram, GA. Deborah had a passion for animals and enjoyed NASCAR and Disney Theme Parks. Ms. Barton held several degrees and strove to learn and grow continually. Ms. Barton was a loving life partner, a daughter, niece, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Ms. Barton is survived by her loving life partner of over 20 years, Lisa Johnson of Dallas, GA, parents; Billy and Diana Barton...

Sharon Ann Harris, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1955 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Truman and Mary Mullinax. Mrs. Harris worked as a bank teller for Regions Bank for many years and was a faithful member or Rock Baptist Church. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Truman Mullinax. Mrs. Harris is survived by her loving husband, Teddy Harris of Cedartown, GA, daughters; Shay Beavers and her husband, Adam of Dallas, GA, Lisa Harris of Dallas, GA,...

Judy Russell, age 79, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Redmond Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; Harold Wade Sr. and Edith Wade. Mrs. Russell worked as a machine cleaner for Southern Tea Company for many years and was Mormon by faith. Judy was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Melisa Ann Russell. Mrs. Russell is survived by her son, William 'Frank' Russell and his wife, Krysti of Cedartown, GA, brothers; Harold Wade Jr. and his wife, Pam of...

Betty H. Reynolds, 86, of Acworth, GA passed away on date, July 12, 2020. She was born on April 25, 1933, in Morgantown, WV. She was a Christian by faith. She worked as a medical technologist for more than 15 years at West Virginia University but has since retired. She is survived by her children Rena Lynn Taylor and her husband Brady of Naples, FL; Gwynn Horton and her husband Joe II of Acworth; Val E. Reynolds Jr. and his wife Jackie of Morgantown, WV; six grandchildren: Nicole Buchan and her husband, Wes; Taylor Surin and her husband Alex; Whitney Donaldson and her husband, Jeremy; Joe Horton III; Justin Reynolds and his wife Kayla; and Matthew Reynolds; four great-grandchildren and two...

William Phillip Bass, 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on June 28, 2020, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1955 in Dallas, GA. He worked as a printer for 30 years and was retired from Superior Printing. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Denise D. Bass; one daughter, Tamsen Sanford and her husband Joe of Temple, GA; one sister, Robin Lynn Manley of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Aaron Bass, and two grandsons Tristen Allen Bass and Aston Evans Bass. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kim Curl officiating. Interment will follow in...

William Phillip Bass, 64, of Dallas, GA passed away on June 28, 2020, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1955 in Dallas, GA. He worked as a printer for 30 years and was retired from Superior Printing. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Denise D. Bass; one daughter, Tamsen Sanford and her husband Joe of Temple, GA; one sister, Robin Lynn Manley of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Aaron Bass, and two grandsons Tristen Allen Bass and Aston Evans Bass. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Clark Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kim Curl officiating. Interment will follow in...

Pamela Diane Feltman O'Neal, age 64, of Rockmart, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1955 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; James and Mildred Feltman. Mrs. O'Neal worked for Douglas County School System for 5 years and was a member of Christ Life Church. Mrs. O'Neal is survived by her loving husband, Glen O'Neal of Rockmart, GA, son, Mike (Shauni) O'Neal of Rockmart, GA, daughters; Diane (Eric) Denman of Rockmart, GA, Valerie (David) Denman of Temple, GA, Cindy (Barry) Wilson of Rockmart, GA, brother, Jeffery (Leighann) Feltman of Locus Grove, GA, sisters; Carol (David) Towe of TX, Janice (Larry) Henderson of Cedar Bluff, AL, Jamie Klina of...

Joan Joly, age 68, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on December 1, 1951 in Pittsfield, MA, to her late parents; Phillip Garofano and Jane Beauregard. Mrs. Joly worked as a customer service representative for Tsubaki Company for several years and was a faithful member of West Ridge Church. Joan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband, Tom Joly of Powder Springs, GA, daughters; Tonya Sullivan and her husband, Michael of Powder Springs, GA, Lisa King and her husband, Larry...

Kimberley Diane Huckeba, age 49, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1970 in Atlanta, GA. Kim was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church in Lithia Springs for many years. Ms. Huckeba was a loving daughter, niece, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Linda Huckeba. Survivors include her loving aunts and uncles; Betty and Dean Huckeba of Forsyth, GA, Wayne Huckeba of AL, Martha and Charles Davis of Powder Springs, GA, great aunt, Dorothy Watts of Douglasville, GA, cousins; Shelly Mitchell of Temple, GA, Kelly Ragsdale of Douglasville,...

William "Bill" Lee Pence, age 83 of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at WellStar Paulding Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1936 in Lafayette, GA, to his late parents, Annie Lois Pence and George Lee Pence. Mr. Pence had volunteered as an assistant chief volunteer fireman for Paulding County for 11 years from 1978 to 1989 and had worked for Printpack as a supervisor for 36 years. Mr. Pence was a faithful member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Kennsington, GA. Bill loved music, playing the guitar and the drums. He enjoyed cooking out with his friends and family, fishing, and camping. In his free time, he enjoyed flying his plane with his son, Tony! He was also involved in the...

Mary G. Rakestraw, age 87, of Marietta, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the home of her son. She was born on August 1, 1932 in Scottsborough, AL and married the late John Calvin Rakestraw, Jr. in Trenton, GA on June 1, 1968. Mary was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and worked for more than 30 years as a nurse, as well as a teacher at Youth Christian School in Powder Springs. A member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Hiram, Mary was devoted to her church and community outreach. She was a faithful volunteer at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw and instrumental in the creation of "The Been" in Dallas. In addition to her community service, Mary is remembered...

Melissa Dianne Faulk, age 41 of Franklin, GA, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born on August 17, 1978 in Lithia Springs, GA to her parents; Larry Haney and Reva Folsom. Mrs. Faulk worked as a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Melissa was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be forever missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry David Haney. Survivors include her loving husband, William Faulk Jr. of Franklin, GA, mother, Reva Folsom of Hogansville, GA, step-mother, Laurie Haney of Villa Rica, GA, daughters; Destiny Haney of Villa Rica, GA, Courtney Nicole Jordan of Alabama, sister, Laura Haney of North Dakota,...