All Obituaries

Zellar Mae Brannan, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 13, 1938 in Alabama to her late parents; Jewettie and Edie Stephens. Zellar worked as a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Brannan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floy H. Brannan Jr. and her 12...

  Ronnie Smith, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in East Alabama. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents; Ronald Smith Sr. and Carolyn B. Smith. Ronnie owned Marble Smith Inc. for almost 20 years, where he worked as a professional stone craftsman. He was a faithful member of Westridge Church. In his free time, Ronnie greatly enjoyed fishing. His favorite place to fish was Lake Wedowee in...

Roberta Ann Slay, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1963 in Marietta, GA, to her loving parents; Robert and Frankie McNelley. Mrs. Slay achieved a associates degree in social services and later went on to care for Cobb County Senior Citizens, which she loved so much. She also worked as a bus driver for Cobb County for 22 years and was  a life guard in her younger days! No matter what, Roberta always had a smile on her face...

Dudley Lee Poe III, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Aspen Village. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, to his late parents; Dudley and Mabel Poe. Dudley worked as the vice president of sales for General Roofing Company for 20 years and was Methodist by faith. Mr. Poe served in the United States Air Force and bravely fought in the Korean War. Dudley was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved...

Ricky Johnson, age 58, of Hiram, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1961 in Mobile AL to his late parents Allie Mae and Joe Landson. Ricky was the owner and operator of Professional Walls and Ceilings. In his spare time, he greatly enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and coaching his girls’ softball team. Mr. Johnson also enjoyed spending time with his family, but especially his daughters and his grandson, Tommy. Ricky was a lot of things, but his favorite...

James A. Christie, age 79, of Dallas, GA, (formally of Savannah, GA.) passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born on June 24, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to his late parents; William and Lena Christie. James was a retired plumber and was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Cedartown, GA. He bravely served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war and later served in the Army Reserves. James was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather who will be dearly missed by...

Norma Jean Fox, age 92, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Texas, to her late parents; Stephen and Lottie Brown. Mrs. Fox worked as a homemaker and was Church of God by faith. In her spare time, Norma greatly enjoyed working with the youth, which she did for 30 years. She also loved playing the organ at her church. Norma was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her...

Dallas Ann (Bond) Dennis, age 82 of Dallas, Georgia passed from this life March 14, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Jefferson, Georgia to the late Dallas and Idoomie Stephens Bond. Mrs. Dennis was a much-loved teacher for many years. She began her career in Paulding County as a home economics teacher at Dallas High School. Later, she was Paulding County’s first certified special education teacher. She spent most of her career as a fourth grade teacher at Dallas Elementary...

Freddy Lee Wisener, age 59 of Dallas, GA passed away on March 13, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1960 to the late John Lee and Lois Irene Wisener. Freddy was a truck driver by trade and worked for PKW Supply. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Margaret Ann Pace, half-brothers; Roger White, Glen White, and Randy White. Survivors include his brother; Lannie (Robin) Wisener, half-sisters; Lucille Wisener, Amanda Wisener, cousin; Joyce Hulsey, and several...

Elizabeth Ann Brown, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1968 in New York to her late parents; Walter and Vera Arnold. Mrs. Brown worked as a merchandise specialist for Kroger for several years. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dennis Allain. Survivors include her husband, David Brown of Dallas, GA, son, Kerry...