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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Jessica "Kitty" Morris

Jessica "Kitty" Morris

January 22, 2026

Funeral services for Jessica "Kitty" Morris, age 42, of Acworth, Georgia will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Whitworth Memorial Baptist Church. Kitty will be place in-state at the church at 1:00 pm.The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, Georgia on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, the...

CMS(Ret.) William Joseph "Bill" Biggie

CMS(Ret.) William Joseph "Bill" Biggie

January 21, 2026



CMS (Ret.) William "Bill" Joseph Biggie passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 25, 1946, in Erie, PA, Bill lived a life marked by dedication, service, and an unwavering love for his family and community. He was the son of the late Joseph and Florence Biggie.



Bill honorably served in...

Steve Henderson

Steve Henderson

January 21, 2026

Mr. Stephen Morris Henderson, age 68, of Temple, Georgia, passed away on January 21, 2026. Steve was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was quickly adopted by Doug and Helen Henderson. He was raised in Marietta, Georgia and graduated from Marietta High School.Steve was an ultimate UGA football fan, always decked out in red and black, cheering on the Dawgs with passion...

Mary Ax

Mary Ax

January 14, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Ax, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on September 12, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Tessie Mee, Mary brought joy, warmth, and love to everyone she met.

Mary was known for her vibrant spirit and genuine love for life. She earned her bachelor's degree in...

Cheryl Weaver

Cheryl Weaver

January 13, 2026

Cheryl Ann Weaver, 81, passed away on January 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and unconditional love.

Born on February 16, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Cheryl spent the majority of her life in Florida, where she lived for approximately 60 years before most recently making her home in Dallas, Georgia. Wherever she lived, she made others feel...

Riley Adams, Jr.

Riley Adams, Jr.

January 11, 2026

Riley P. Adams, Jr., age 86, of Dallas, GA, died Sunday, January 11, 2026. A native of Georgia, Riley was born in Atlanta and was the son of the late Riley Adams, Sr. and Jettie Hammond.

Riley's professional career was spent in the Transportation Industry as a Truck Driver with Philpot Contracting. He had a knack for mechanics and enjoyed...

Dennis Darensbourg

Dennis Darensbourg

January 10, 2026

Dennis Morris Darensbourg of Dallas, GA, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on August 24, 1941, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Joseph and Clementine Darensbourg, Dennis was known to many as a hardworking and dedicated family man who loved deeply and lived fully.

Dennis was a proud Navy veteran,...

Susan Brinkley

Susan Brinkley

January 8, 2026

Susan Denise Brinkley, age 56, passed away on January 8, 2026. Susan was born on February 20, 1969, in Austell, GA, to the late Alvie and Alice Brinkley. She was raised in the Marietta area, later moving to Paulding County, where she touched many lives with her warmth, kindness, and constant faith.Susan was a deeply faithful woman and a dedicated...

Henry Lee Jones

Henry Lee Jones

January 5, 2026

Mr. Henry Lee Jones, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born June 21, 1950, son of the late John Robert Jones, Sr. and the late Viola Norrell Price.Henry was known for his dedication and hard work as a meat cutter for Food Giant for over 25 years and was a devoted member of...

Debra Parsons

Debra Parsons

January 3, 2026

Debbie Parsons, age 74, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Marianne Cooper Spinks and James Spinks.

Debbie had a rare gift for finding humor in every situation - good or bad -, and she shared that gift freely with everyone she met....

Brenda Lankford

Brenda Lankford

January 3, 2026

Brenda Wallace Lankford, age 81, of Powder Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Brenda was born in Porterdale, Ga, and was the daughter of the late Freeman and Margaret Wallace. 

The family is receiving friends on Monday, January 5th, at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January...

Marvin Beal

Marvin Beal

December 31, 2025

Marvin Beal Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Hiram, Georgia. He was born on January 14, 1946, to the late Earnest and Martha Beal in Atlanta, Georgia. Marvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who touched the lives of everyone around him.Marvin shared an incredible 61 years of marriage with...

Joe Anne Painton

Joe Anne Painton

December 29, 2025

Joe Anne Painton passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2025, surrounded by the ones she loved most, just one day shy of her 90th birthday. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 30, 1935, to the late Joe Edward Sullivan, Sr. and the late Martha Hargis (Chandler) Sullivan. Joe Anne lived a life devoted to family,...

Joel Doug Brumelow

Joel Doug Brumelow

December 28, 2025

Joel Douglas (Doug) Brumelow, Sr. (Papaw) died peacefully on December 28, 2025 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain in Cobb County, Georgia. He was born at home in Paulding County, Georgia, to Herman Brumelow and Juanita Meadows Brumelow on June 3, 1940.

Doug was known for his incredible work ethic and was always the first one there to lend a helping hand....

James "Kenny" Quarles

James "Kenny" Quarles

December 27, 2025

James Kenneth "Kenny" Quarles, age 64, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1961, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Hubert Quarles Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth Quarles. Kenny lived a life filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments.

Kenny was known for his easygoing, fun-loving spirit. He loved basketball...

Patsy Hudson

Patsy Hudson

December 24, 2025

Patsy Jane Hudson, a beloved mother and friend, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on November 15, 1936, in Allen County, Kentucky, to the late Roy and Goldie Gass. Patsy lived a full and joyful life, marked by her love for family, friends, and the simple pleasures of everyday living.

She spent...

Bobby Rickett

Bobby Rickett

December 23, 2025

Bobby Joe Rickett, age 88, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1937, to the late John and Ruth Rickett in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Bobby lived a full and vibrant life, filled with love, laughter, and countless adventures.Bobby met the love of his life, Roswitha Stück, while serving in the Army...

Pauline Bivens Ingram

Pauline Bivens Ingram

December 20, 2025

Pauline Bivens Ingram, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, died peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after her courageous 22-year breast cancer battle. Born on August 31, 1952, in Austell, Georgia, Pauline was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Bivens.Pauline's joy came from spending time with her beloved family, providing a loving, caring home for them, and cooking and...

Dale Duvall

Dale Duvall

December 17, 2025

Mr. Dale Duvall, age 84 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1941, in Austell, Georgia, the son of the late James H. Duvall and the late Lizzie Collier Duvall.He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the...

Thomas O'Dell

Thomas O'Dell

December 17, 2025

Thomas Wayne O'Dell, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 5, 1946, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Thomas and Katherine O'Dell, Tom spent a good amount of his life in Dallas, GA, where he became a familiar face in the community.Tom was a simple man with a great sense of humor....