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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
Jack Wright
March 2, 2024
Jack Coleman Wright passed away on March 2, 2024, at age 83. He was born on April 27, 1940 to the late Edwin and Lorene Wright in Cedartown, Georgia. After 45 years, he retired from Caraustar Industries as a Day Superintendent. Upon retiring, he and his wife, Jackie, traveled to many places including Egypt, Italy, and Turkey. Although he loved...
Robert Barron
February 29, 2024
Mr. Robert Jones Barron, age 73 of Acworth, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was born May 8, 1950 in Langdale (Valley), Alabama, son of late Robert Joe Barron and the late Frances Carolyn Laney Barron.
He was a graduate of Valley High School in Fairfax, AL, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Montevallo in...
Christine Keeley
February 28, 2024
We're rolling the dice on the usual somber tone to share the news that Chris Keeley, our beloved high roller in the casino of life, cashed in her coins for a seat at the eternal slot machine on February 28, 2024. Born on a lucky November 9, 1949, in Vineland, New Jersey, to Anthony and Regina Grillo, Chris bet it...
Zane Cantrell
February 28, 2024
Zane David Cantrell passed away on February 28, 2024, at age 75. He was born on October 30, 1948. Zane will be dearly missed.
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Clark Funeral Home is honored to care for the Cantrell family during this difficult time.
Richard "Bug" Moody
February 27, 2024
Richard Arlyn Moody, affectionately called "Bug" by many of his family and friends, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Dallas, Georgia on April 19, 1938, the son of the late Willard and Myrtle Hulsey Moody. Bug was a skilled residential carpenter who took pride in his work, leaving behind a legacy...
James Hewett
February 26, 2024
James Ledford Hewett, lovingly known as Peanut, passed away on February 26, 2024, at age 79. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Lester and Linda Hewett in LaGrange, Georgia. James was an United States Army Veteran who served a grateful nation. After serving, he was a truck driver for 45 years and loved being on the...
Wayne Gravley
February 26, 2024
Wayne Jerome Gravley passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born on January 19, 1957, to James Gravley and Jeanette Earwood. Wayne worked as a plumber for more than forty years and had his own business. On December 6, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathy, and together they had one daughter,...
Burma Mae Waits
February 25, 2024
Burma Mae Waits, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1940, in Dallas, GA, to the late Charlie and Carie Blackmon. Burma spent her life embracing the role of a dedicated homemaker, finding joy in caring for her family.
Burma was someone who cherished the simple things in life, finding happiness...
Jimmy Miller
February 19, 2024
Jimmy Dale Miller passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1948, son of the late Charles Miller and Augusta Brisendine in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Jimmy served his country during the Vietnam War, in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jimmy was an...
Peggy Maxwell
February 16, 2024
Peggy Diane Maxwell passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1947, the only daughter of the late Lola Dobbs Dempsey in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Peggy was a spunky lady with a big personality. She loved her family and taking care of other people. She thought of others above herself.
In addition to...
John G. Sparti, DO
February 16, 2024
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Dr. John G. Sparti of Dallas GA. Dr. Sparti passed away Friday night Feb 16, 2024, at Kennestone Hospital. He died peacefully with his family beside him.
Dr. Sparti was born to Pauline G. Sparti and Dr. Frank J. Sparti on June 24, 1944 in Laconia, New Hampshire. Dr. Sparti spent most of...
Gary Thaxton
February 16, 2024
Gary Daniel Thaxton passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1935, don of the late, William "Bill" and Imogene Cooper Thaxton in Hiram, Georgia.
Gary retired from the Cobb County Fire Department after 25 years. He was a simple man who enjoyed the country life. Gary loved the outdoors. He loved to deer...
Brenda Thomason
February 15, 2024
Brenda Ellen Thomason passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on November 7, 1951, in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Daniel and Helen Thomason. Brenda was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church where she was a faithful and devoted servant to our Lord and Savior. She was incredibly talented at sewing and...
Connie Padgett
February 15, 2024
Connie Padgett, lovingly known as Sugar by her family, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on December 16, 1949 to Charles and Margaret Phipps. Connie retired from Cobb EMC as a Human Resources Representative and loved helping others. She loved to travel but especially loved going to Florida and visiting the beach...
Michelle Cooper
February 14, 2024
Michelle Renee Cooper, age 48, of Douglasville, Ga passed away February 14, 2024. She was born in Riverdale, Georgia on July 10, 1975. Michelle was a domestic engineer and cherished her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother above all else. She loved all types of music and she always said she was her own "Sunshine".
Michelle was known for her...
Brenda Farmer
February 14, 2024
Brenda Chastain Farmer, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2024. Brenda was born on January 22, 1951 to the late Marvine and George Chastain of Atlanta, Ga. Her mother Marvine passed early in Brenda's life and she was lovingly reared by her Aunt Frances Jordan. After graduating High School Brenda went to work for Georgia Power, where she enjoyed...
Theresa Wehe
February 14, 2024
In loving memory of Theresa Marie Wehe, 64. She was born on March 1, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert Weging and the late Anne Carlig. She passed away on February 14, 2024.
Theresa was a woman whose indomitable spirit and infectious laughter brightened the lives of everyone who knew her. With her quick wit and...
Donald Martin
February 11, 2024
Donald Joel Martin, 82, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1941, a son of the late Joe Albert Martin and Edith Edna Martin in Nashville, Tennessee.
Don attended Mid-State College. After his schooling, Don worked as a Medical/Lab Technician. He started his career as the first registered technologist hired by Paulding...
Treva "Bibba" Garrett
February 11, 2024
Treva "Bibba" Garrett passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1965, a daughter of the late Faye Garrett and Leon Garrett in Dallas, Georgia.
Treva was a very unique person. She had a great but dry sense of humor. She was a hard worker. She would help anyone with anything. Treva loved spending time with...
Maria Teresa Brown
February 9, 2024
Maria Teresa Brown, age 75, passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by herloving family. She was a cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, and aunt. Born October15,1948 to the late Francisca Malvido de Valle and late Austreberto Valle Valle. Mariagrew up in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico with her four siblings: Irma Valle Medina,Francisca Valle Malvido, Jose Miguel Valle Malvido and Haydee’...
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