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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
George Pennebaker
October 14, 2021
George Pennebaker passed away October 14, 2021 at the age of 74. George was born August 30, 1947 to A.E. and George Ann Pennebaker in Greenville, South Carolina. George had a very outgoing personality, unique sense of humor, and enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. George was also known for his evangelistic ministries, winning the Harry Denman Evangelism Award...
Maryanne Belle (Gibboney) Franks
October 13, 2021
Maryanne Belle Franks went home to be with her Lord October 13, 2021. Maryanne was born May 30, 1985 to the late Donald Gibboney and Nora Gibboney in Marietta, GA. She had the biggest heart and was unwaveringly kind. She loved her children deeply and she loved the Lord. She had a sweet, gentle spirit that will linger in...
Thelma J Crabb
October 13, 2021
Thelma J. Crabb, age 91, went to her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. Thelma was born on April 5th, 1930 to her loving parents, Bernard Johns and Jenny Lee Bone-Johns, in Dallas, Georgia. Mrs. Crabb worked at Hoisery Mill for over 70 years and was a member at Northside Baptist Church. She was a loving...
Dorothy Ann Durham Harper
October 11, 2021
Dorothy Durham Harper passed away peacefully at her home in Hiram Ga on October 11, 2021 at the age of 94. Dorothy was born in Dallas, Ga to the late Gilbert and Bertie Durham on June 5, 1927. In her earlier years, Dorothy loved to cook for her family and friends. Everyone enjoyed her delicious meals and wonderful desserts....
Precilia Alphonse
October 10, 2021
Precilia Alphonse passed away October 10, 2021 at the age of 55. Ms. Alphonse was born October 26, 1965 in Haiti. She was a very hard worker and an expert seamstress for over 30 years. She had a loving, caring spirit and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Precilia is...
Martha Jane McDonald
October 8, 2021
Martha Jane McDonald passed away October 8, 2021 at the age of 71. Mrs. McDonald was born June 9, 1950 in Dallas, GA. She served for 20 years as a lunch room attendant at Paulding County High School. Mrs. McDonald dedicated her life to her family. She was a fabulous cook and it wasn't uncommon for her to make...
Frederick Donald (Powers) Powers
October 7, 2021
Frederick "Fred" Donald Powers passed away October 7, 2021 at the age of 85. Fred was born March 4, 1936 to the late Emory and Carrie Powers in Franklin, GA. He loved to fish, enjoyed the Bulldogs and the Falcons, loved church and playing guitar, and he loved to watch his westerns on TV! Fred also enjoyed flying model...
Joe Allen Fortenberry
October 6, 2021
Joe Fortenberry passed away October 6, 2021 at the age of 55. Joe was born March 9, 1966 in Dallas, GA to the late Arel and Martha Fortenberry. He worked for over 30 years in the construction industry. Joe had a passion for drag racing, junking, hunting and fishing, and he thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family. Joe...
Foster Lee Lyons
October 5, 2021
Foster Lee Lyons was born February 15, 1995, and passed away on October 5th, 2021, at the age of 26. Foster was born to Will and Cheryl Lyons in Dallas, Georgia, and he is survived by his father Will and his sister Cassidy. He graduated East Paulding High School in 2013. Foster was a dedicated LSU Tigers fan and...
James Thomas Neese
October 5, 2021
James Thomas Neese passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Woodstock, GA to the late Henry Neese and Gladys Cash. James worked for the Cobb County Water Department for over 18 years as a truck driver. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. James...
Michael Sexton
October 4, 2021
Michael Sexton passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on January 19, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Clarence and Ruby Sexton Woodward. He worked in the steel industry as a brick mason for 38 years. He enjoyed reading and watching his Georgia Bulldogs. Michael is preceded in death by his...
Wallace Wendell Keys
October 1, 2021
Wallace Keys, 72, of Dallas, GA passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1949, in Cartersville, GA to the late Frank T. Keys and Curdie Abernathy Hardin. He served in the United States Army and was also a Mason. Mr. Keys worked for MARTA for more than 30 years. He loved hunting, fishing,...
Sandra Kilbourne (Kilbourne) Beck
September 29, 2021
Sandra Lenore Beck passed away on September 29, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born in Atlanta, GA on July 28, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kilbourne. Sandra worked as a registered nurse at Kennestone Hospital for over 30 years. She was known as "Mom" to everyone and was truly the glue that held...
Judy Rose (Karp) Morehouse
September 28, 2021
Judy Rose Morehouse passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 80. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Raymond and Eleanor Karp. She worked in banking and customer service for more than 40 years. She had a love for camping, painting and gardening. She is preceded in death by her...
Bobby Wayman Thrasher
September 26, 2021
Bobby Wayman Thrasher passed away on September 26, 2021 at the age of 78. Bobby was born on February 10, 1943 to the late William and Mary Thrasher in Atlanta, GA. He worked for the Paulding County School District as a bus driver for more than 5 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bobby is...
Douglas Quinn Plew
September 26, 2021
Douglas Quinn Plew passed away on September 26, 2021 at the age of 53. He was born on June 27, 1968 to Sandra May Plew in Lagrange, Indiana. Douglas worked as a line maintenance technician for Cornerstone Building Brands. He was a jack of all trades and a master of them all! There was nothing he couldn't fix. He...
Dr. Michael Gary Martin Sparti, D.O.
September 26, 2021
Dr. Michael Gary Martin Sparti, D.O. passed away on September 26, 2021, at the age of 73 in Dallas, Georgia. He was born on July 24, 1948, to the late Dr. Frank Joseph Sparti and Mrs. Pauline Angeline Sparti (née Gendron). Dr. Sparti was a physician, brother, father, uncle and friend. He was raised in an Italian-American multi-generational household...
John Wesley Southall
September 19, 2021
"Despite knowing they won't be here for long, they still chose to live their brightest lives." Sunflowers- Rupi Kaur John Wesley Southall was born on December 14th, 1961 at Maxwell Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama. He passed on September 19th, 2021 at Paulding memorial hospital in Dallas Georgia. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and son,...
Kathleen Jane (Risner) Belew
September 19, 2021
Kathleen Jane Belew, 55, of Hiram, GA passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1966, in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Belew was a family-oriented person who cared about everyone and would give the shirt off her back. She was a hardworking person who treated others the way she wanted to be treated. She was always...
Jerry Holland
September 18, 2021
Jerry Holland, 70, of Dallas, GA passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1950, in Talking Rock, GA to the late parents, Lamar and Flora Silver Holland. Mr. Holland worked in a steel plant for more than 29 years. His hobbies included reading, playing solitaire, and wood working. He was a John Wayne...
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