Recent Obituaries
Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Shelton
January 25, 2026
Mr. Thomas Larry Shelton, age 79, of Dallas, died Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Robert Allen Kenneth Job
January 24, 2026
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Job, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 61. Bobby was born on October 12, 1964, in Trenton, Ontario, Canada.
Everyone who met Bobby knew that his outer layer was that of a Jackass, but below that thin layer, Bobby was the embodiment of kindness. He had a heart of gold that shone brightly...
Mary Jo Hand
January 24, 2026
Mary Jo Hand, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 29, 1949, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to the late Edmond and Irene Vandever, Mary Jo was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to everyone around her. Known for her fantastic sense of humor, she was always the...
Kimberly Golden
January 24, 2026
Kimberly Pruitt Golden, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 24, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of the family she cherished so deeply.Kimberly's life was defined by her unwavering devotion to those she loved. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Golden, and her mother, Lynn Hardy Pruitt. She was the beloved sister of Wayne...
Jack Knight
January 23, 2026
Mr. Jack Howard Knight, age 76 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born February 1, 1949 in Greenville, South Carolina, son of the late Durwood Knight and the late Hazel Alldredge Knight.After graduating from high school, he attended 2 years of Bible college and was of the Baptist faith. Having spent over 40 years as a...
Jessica Morris
January 22, 2026
Mrs. Jessica "Kitty" Morris passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 42. Kitty was born on July 3, 1983, in Lithia Springs, Georgia, to the late James Roscoe Thomas Sr. and Mrs. Peggie Lee Thomas. Kitty lived in Acworth, GA, where she touched the hearts of those around her with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering spirit.
Kitty was...
Howard Richard Ballwanz
January 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Howard Richard Ballwanz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born and raised in the suburbs of South Chicago, IL, and was the son of the late Frank and Eleanor Ballwanz.
Howard earned both...
Rick Robinson
January 21, 2026
Mr. Richard Allen "Rick" Robinson, age 72 passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his sister's residence in Hiram, Georgia. He was born November 14, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, but was a native of Winter Park Florida, and was the son of Helen Domutz Robinson and and the late Rev. Bill Robinson.Richard was a talented musician, choir master, and organist...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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