OBITUARIES

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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Leonard "Frank" Ellis

Leonard "Frank" Ellis

May 29, 2022

Leonard "Frank" Ellis Jr. passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Leonard Frank Ellis Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Folds-Ellis. Frank was an United States Air Force Veteran who was an extremely hard worker. After his service, Frank worked as a postal carrier and as a brick mason. He loved to...

Danny Wayne Cottrell

Danny Wayne Cottrell

May 25, 2022

Danny Wayne Cottrell of Villa Rica, Ga passed away on the early morning of May 25, 2022. Danny was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was also an electrical contractor for over 33 years and worked as a farmer all his life. Danny was a beloved husband to his wife, Helen, of 53 years. He...

Benjimen Tyler Everett

Benjimen Tyler Everett

May 20, 2022

Benjimen Tyler Everett, 26, of Pueblo, CO passed away on May 20th, 2022. He was born on December 6th, 1995, in Rome, GA to his parents Chad Everett and Jane Adams. He was a Sgt (E-5) in the United States Army. Tyler loved football and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He served and loved his country, friends, and family. He...

John Jeffery Achter

John Jeffery Achter

May 19, 2022

John Jeffery Achter, 58, of Temple GA passed away on May 19, 2022. He was born on March 5th, 1964, in Rochester, Minnesota to Richard Achter and Nora Goodman. He was a United States Marine Veteran and worked as a geologist for chemistry labs. John was extremely smart and always extended a helping hand to anyone that needed one....

Barbara Lee (Allen)  Evans

Barbara Lee (Allen) Evans

May 18, 2022

Barbara Lee Evans passed away on May 18, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1944 to the late John and Vodie Allen. Barbara was described as her family's beloved living angel. She was a devoted wife and mother who adored her family. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her loved ones. Barbara was and will continue to...

Elisa Rená (Stephens)  Hardy

Elisa Rená (Stephens) Hardy

May 17, 2022

Elisa "Rená" Hardy passed away surrounded by her family on May 17, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1962 to the late Edgar and Sarah Stephens. Rená was a devoted Christian who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was exceptionally strong in her faith. She adored her family especially her children, Bret and Sarah and her...

Eunice (Seals)  Cole

Eunice (Seals) Cole

May 15, 2022

Eunice Seals Cole, age 73 of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1948 in Paulding County, GA. She was a graduate of Paulding County High School. Eunice worked for GA Power Company in Austell, GA and retired in 1998. After her retirement, she enjoyed drawing and painting. She is survived...

Mary Frances (Rakestraw)  Jones

Mary Frances (Rakestraw) Jones

May 15, 2022

Mary Frances Jones passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Oscar and Etta Rakestraw. Mary was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church and she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She enjoyed flower gardening, thrifting, and going fishing. Mary deeply loved her family and would do anything...

Grady Leon McLendon

Grady Leon McLendon

May 11, 2022

Grady Leon McLendon passed away on May 11, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1945 to the late Marvin and Doris McLendon. He was a huge Braves, Falcons, and Bulldog fan. He loved to fish, work in his yard, and spending time with his family. Grady adored his family, he loved his sweet grandchildren, and he was the...

Waymon Lenear (Biddy)  Biddy

Waymon Lenear (Biddy) Biddy

May 10, 2022

Waymon Lenear Biddy passed away on May 10, 2022. He was born on April 24, 1943 to the late John and Lindel Biddy. He was a faithful member of Celebration Church of God. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, working on lawnmowers, and watching animal planet. Waymon loved his furry companion, Daisy and he absolutely adored his family. Waymon was the...

Barbara Ann (Bennett)  Woodall

Barbara Ann (Bennett) Woodall

May 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Bennett Woodall, 85, died on Monday, May 9, 2022, at her home in Dallas, Ga., passing away peacefully in her bed with her family close by and Alan Jackson's "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You" playing in the background. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Barbara modeled her Christian faith in the way...

Glenda Sue (Estes)  Wade

Glenda Sue (Estes) Wade

May 5, 2022

Glenda "Sue" Wade passed away on May 5, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1944 to the late Fred and Cecil Estes. Sue adored her family and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She liked gardening, listening to bluegrass and gospel music and she loved watching the Braves. Some of her fondest memories were...

Grace (New)  Austin

Grace (New) Austin

May 5, 2022

Grace Austin passed away on May 5, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1933 to the late Cleveland and Evelyn New. Grace was a faithful member of Bethany Christian Church. She was the best mother and enjoyed taking care of her family. Grace enjoyed gardening and sitting in her swing. Her memory will be remembered fondly and she...

Carol (Maynard)  Clay

Carol (Maynard) Clay

May 3, 2022

Edith "Carol" Clay passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1947 to the late Horace and Lillian Maynard. Carol was a faithful member of East Hiram Baptist Church and she loved her church family. She enjoyed traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains with her beloved husband, Wendell, and visiting Cade's Cove. Carol loved living...

Rosa Lee (Jennings)  Wilson

Rosa Lee (Jennings) Wilson

May 2, 2022

Rosa Lee Wilson passed away on May 2, 2022. She was born on September 26, 1929 to the late Henry and Ruby Jennings. Rosa was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, going to yard sales, and as many knew, she loved to dress up. She was the best...

Morris Thompson Tippens

Morris Thompson Tippens

April 30, 2022

Morris "Rocky" Thompson Tippens, 65, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1956, in Atlanta, GA to the late Eugene and Dolores Thaxton Tippens. He was an active member of Hiram First Baptist Church and the Celebrate Recovery Program. He enjoyed golfing, listening to classical music, fishing, and spending time...

Agnes Elizabeth (Hindmon)  Morrison

Agnes Elizabeth (Hindmon) Morrison

April 30, 2022

Agnes Elizabeth Hindmon Morrison, 88, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1934 to the late Charlie and Louise Della Shirley Hindmon. She was a member of Rock Baptist Church. She worked in retail sales for Rich's for 25 years. Mrs. Morrison, an easy-going and loving person, was a loving...

Vickie (Hill)  Beringause

Vickie (Hill) Beringause

April 28, 2022

Vickie Beringause, 57, of Hiram, GA passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1964, in Dallas, GA to the late Richard and Patricia Hill. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She loved facetiming with her family and playing crime/mystery games on her iPad. She is...

Brian Frank Bergherm

Brian Frank Bergherm

April 27, 2022

Brian Bergherm passed away on April 27, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1967 to the late Dr. Bruce and Bernice Bergherm. Brian was a proud member of the Teamsters Union and absolutely loved his work. He enjoyed going to the lake, exploring caves, and going on cruises with his family. He also loved going on mission trips...

Charles Irvin Youmans

Charles Irvin Youmans

April 23, 2022

Charles Irvin Youmans Sr. passed away on April 23, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1941 to the late James Irvin Youmans Jr. and Ella Williamson. Charles worked in roadway construction for over 50 years and he loved his job. He enjoyed spending time outdoors either fishing, hunting, or gardening and growing fruit trees. Charles was an avid...