All Obituaries

Gerald Cochran, 77, of Aragon, GA passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home with his daughter by his side. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Dallas, GA to the late Talmadge Ira Cochran and Sara Louise Monk Cochran. Known affectionately as "Buzzard" to his friends, he was a logger, commercial pipeline foreman, and truck driver for many years. He enjoyed collecting various things, hunting, playing golf and poker/Texas Holdem; he was a NASCAR fan. He is survived by his...

Isaiah “Zeya” Hananiah Joseph, age 25 of Douglasville, GA passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2021. Zeya was born on November 10, 1995, in Daytona Beach, FL to his parents, Gerni and Myrlande Joseph. Zeya’s smile and laughter was one of his gifts to us.  He was the oldest of his siblings and was known to keep them in line. Although cerebral palsy inhibits many things and he was verbal-limited, but was able to communicate to his family that he wanted to be...

Leroy Campbell, age 97 of Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Campbell was born in Norfolk, VA on May 30, 1924. He worked as a postal carrier for the USPS for more than 30 years then became a supervisor. He moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1940 and was a lifelong Brooklynite until he and his wife moved to Hiram, GA in 2010 to be with his daughter and grandson. Leroy married his loving wife, Barbara Campbell, on January 1, 1956, in Brooklyn, NY. He was...

Gus Parce McFarland, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1924 to his late parents, Mitchell and Alice McFarland. Mr. McFarland was retired from three branches of service: Army, Air Force, and Air National Guard. He served as a Deacon of Union Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Gertrude Stevens; brothers, Lee, Guy, Fred, Marvin, Sam, James, and Frank McFarland. Gus is survived by his...

Harold Reeves, age 77, of Dallas, GA went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1943, in Experiment, GA to his late parents, Jerry B. and Dorothy Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a member of the Church of Christ in Hiram, GA and a Flight Line Mechanic for Lockheed Martin for more than 27 years. Harold loved bluegrass music and was an avid musician. He was known as a kind man who loved his dog, Maggie. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Willa Dean Reeves, whom he...

Joseph Robert Hanlin, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1949, to his late parents, Joseph Adair and Bobby Sue Hanlin. Joseph was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and deep-sea diving. He enjoyed his Dallas Cowboys and Ga Tech football teams. Mr. Hanlin was notably known for his three tours in Vietnam and as a retired Sgt. Major. He retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives after more than 20 years of employment. Joseph is...

Raymond "Randy" Wesley Wade, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mr. Wade was born on August 15, 1953 to his late parents, Charles and Nellie Wade. He worked as a plumbing contractor for more than 40 years as the owner of his own business. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Wade.  Randy is survived by his daughters, Shelly (Brannon) Kirksey, and Lindsey Roberts.; son Nick (Gina) Wade; grandchildren, Zachary Kirksey, Gavin Kirksey, Ali Kirksey, Aubrey...

Paul Terry Lane, age 81, of Dallas, GA. passed away on June 3, 2021 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1939 to his late parents, James Lane and Betty Roberts. Paul was known as a great daddy and friend that was willing to help anyone that needed it. His hobbies were woodworking, camping, traveling to all the states in the U.S. except 2 along with many countries, coaching little league, and motorcycle riding. Mr. Lane was a proud Air Force military Veteran where he...

Kimberly Merritt, age 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Mrs. Merritt was born on March 16, 1966 to her parents Daniel and Brenda Odum. She was known by her family as the best daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend who cared deeply for her church. Kimberly will be remembered as a kind, giving, loyal soul who cherished her family the most.  Mrs. Merritt is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Jeff Merritt; daughter, Kristen Merritt (Brady Cochran); brother,...

Matthew Brett Taylor, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1982 to his parents, Ronnie and Linda Taylor. Matthew worked in the construction and landscaping business for more than 20 years and was a member of Pumpkinvine Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Taylor. Matthew is survived by his mother, Linda Taylor; daughter, Kylie Taylor; sons, Eli Taylor and Colt Taylor; sister, Jennifer (Phil) Taylor Hicks; brother, Brian Taylor;...