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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Laurence Douglas Diehl

Laurence Douglas Diehl

March 6, 2023

Laurence "Larry" Douglas Diehl passed away on March 6, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1948 in Union Town, Pennsylvania. Larry retired from the Air Force with over 36 years in service. He was a commander at Legion #29 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Indiana. Larry enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family....

Richard E. Freeman Jr.

Richard E. Freeman Jr.

March 5, 2023

Richard E. Freeman Jr. passed away on March 5th, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1984, to Richard and Connie Freeman in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia. Richard loved to eat, listen to music, and had a great passion for basketball. His all-time favorite basketball player was Micheal Jordan. He was lovingly referred...

Richard E Freeman

Richard E Freeman

March 5, 2023

Richard E. Freeman Jr. passed away on March 5th, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1984, to Richard and Connie Freeman in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated from Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia. Richard loved his daughter, to eat, listen to music, and had a great passion for basketball. His all-time favorite basketball player was Michael Jordan. He was lovingly...

Henry Lee Nelson

Henry Lee Nelson

March 4, 2023

Henry Lee Nelson passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1935, a son of the late Nathaniel "Andy" and Ruth Nelson in Canton, Ohio. He was a steel worker, working at Timken Roller Bearing for 33 years. He also worked in the maintenance department for the Paulding County School System. Henry Loved his...

Terrell Matthew Brown Sr.

Terrell Matthew Brown Sr.

March 2, 2023

Terrell "Terry" Matthew Brown Sr. passed away on March 2, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1967, to Kenneth and Sue Brown. Terry worked as a roofer for over 36 years. He loved going out on the boat at Allatoona or Red Top and fishing. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. Terry was funny, a...

Teresa Lee (Allen)  Harper

Teresa Lee (Allen) Harper

March 1, 2023

Teresa "Reese" Harper passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1954, a daughter of the late "Pawpaw" Leon and "Granny" Lois Allen in Marietta, Ga. She was a hard working woman; working in Environmental Services at Wellstar for over 22 years. Before Wellstar, Teresa worked as a welder at Jarvis B. Webb. Teresa...

David Shellhorse

David Shellhorse

February 27, 2023

David "Pops" Shellhorse passed away on February 27, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1940 to the late Ed and Inez Shellhorse. David was a member of Draketown Baptist Church and his faith meant everything to him. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and being with his family. He cared deeply for his children and grandchildren and loved each...

Daisy Juanita (Burdett)  Welch

Daisy Juanita (Burdett) Welch

February 24, 2023

Daisy J Welch passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on September 28, 1939, to the late Alexander and Daisy Scott Burdett in Stockbridge, GA. She was a graduate of Stockbridge High School and Brenau University. Daisy was a hardworking and doting mother raising six children. She enjoyed baking and crafting, but her...

Melba (Hogue)  Bagwell

Melba (Hogue) Bagwell

February 21, 2023

Melba Louise Bagwell passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born July 10, 1930, to the late Lyman and Lois Griswell Hogue. Melba was a charter and devoted member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 65 years, along with her late husband, Wendy Bagwell. She held a 45-year record for perfect Sunday school attendance all at Pleasant Grove....

Linda Jean Hughes

Linda Jean Hughes

February 21, 2023

Linda Jean Hughes passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Roland and Mary Mask in Fayetteville, GA. She worked in the banking industry for 35 years. Linda was a simple woman with simple needs. She was a hard worker, who loved working in her yard and enjoyed the...

Greg L. Williams

Greg L. Williams

February 21, 2023

Greg Williams passed away February 21, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1971 to George and Lettie Williams. Greg was a huge Georgia Bulldog and NASCAR fan. He loved watching the game and races with his family. Greg was a big family man who cherished every moment with them. He loved traveling, going on cruises with his family,...

Johnny Wayne Cohran Jr.

Johnny Wayne Cohran Jr.

February 21, 2023

Johnny Cohran of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Feb 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert "Poppy" Wendel

Robert "Poppy" Wendel

February 21, 2023

Robert "Poppy" Wendel passed away on February 21, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1944 to the late Gus and Lillian Wendel. Poppy was a honest and kind man. He always did the right thing and put others before himself. He was a wonderful caretaker to many and he strived to always be there for those in his...

Frederick Ernest Braue

Frederick Ernest Braue

February 18, 2023

Frederick (Fred) Braue, Sr. (1946-2023), passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Fred made his home in North Caldwell, New Jersey, where he raised his three children with his wife, Carol (nee Lynn). His passion for trains was apparent to all who knew him. He loved refurbishing Lionel trains...

Judy Iris (Presnell)  Studstill

Judy Iris (Presnell) Studstill

February 18, 2023

Judy Studstill, 78, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on April 27, 1944, in Ellenwood Georgia to the late Rudolph and Celesta Presnell. She was a member of Welcome Baptist Church of Hiram and worked as a printer for 34 years for the Cobb County Board of Education. She loved her family...

Tammy Darlene (Hunter)  Gillespie

Tammy Darlene (Hunter) Gillespie

February 16, 2023

Tammy Darlene Gillespie passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1961 to Bobby and Winnie Hunter. Tammy was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church and loved her church family. She was passionate for Christ and loved reading her Bible. Tammy's family was most important to her. She loved her husband, Terry, her family,...

Samuel Scott Adkins

Samuel Scott Adkins

February 15, 2023

Samuel "Sam" Adkins passed away on February 15, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1997, to Rick Adkins and Tina Higgins. Sam loved skateboarding, painting, and drawing. He was always trying to help people, and he enjoyed learning new things. Sam was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend who will be so dearly missed. Sam is...

Laura Ann Holcomb

Laura Ann Holcomb

February 15, 2023

Laura Ann Holcomb passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1984 to Randy Wilson and Cheryl Wood. Laura loved talking on the phone with her family and friends. She was all about her people and cherished every one of them. Her son, Richard, was the apple of her eye. Laura adored him and loved...

Linda K. (Sobecki)  Lee

Linda K. (Sobecki) Lee

February 14, 2023

Linda K. Lee, 75, passed away on February 14, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1947 to the late Wallace and Althea Sobecki in Michigan City, Indiana. Linda was a school teacher for over 20 years. Before retiring she worked at Douglas County School District as a kindergarten teacher. Linda was voted the most outstanding teacher and was...

Joyce Annette Walker

Joyce Annette Walker

February 13, 2023

Joyce "Joy" Annette Walker passed away from natural causes on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1955, daughter of the late James and Judith Summers in Marietta, GA. Joy grew up in Austell, GA and eventually moved to Dallas, GA where she raised her children. She worked at the Georgia Department of Revenue for 36...