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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Mary Francis Cochran

Mary Francis Cochran

December 27, 2021

Mary Francis Cochran passed away on December 27, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1922 to the late Henry and Nancy Cochran. Mary will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed traveling with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mary...

L.Z. Waits Jr.

L.Z. Waits Jr.

December 27, 2021

L.Z. Waits Jr. went to his heavenly home on December 27, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1938 to the late Sterlin and Georgia Waits. L.Z. married his sweetheart, Burma Mae in 1963 and together they had one son, Troy. L.Z. was of the Baptist faith and was a hardworking man who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus...

Charles Daniel Wood

Charles Daniel Wood

December 27, 2021

Charles Daniel Wood passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1941 to the late Herschel and Margaret Elizabeth Carter Wood. He was known by his family as "Dink" because of his small stature and by his coworkers as "Charlie". He retired in 2003 from Yancey Brothers after a lengthy career as a diesel mechanic....

Sharon Scoggins

Sharon Scoggins

December 25, 2021

Sharon Scoggins, age 49, entered her heavenly place of rest on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1972 to her late parents, John David and Jeri Lynn Scoggins. Sharon was a dedicated administator for Cobb County for several years. She loved the beach and was always considered the life of the party. She was a...

Thomas Woodrow Leggett

Thomas Woodrow Leggett

December 24, 2021

Thomas Woodrow Leggett passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1947 to the late Roy and Martha Leggett. Thomas worked in construction for over 60 years at his own business, Leggett Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Thomas was an...

Robert Len Gunter

Robert Len Gunter

December 22, 2021

Robert Len Gunter passed away December 22, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1962 to the late Harrison and Eula Gunter. Robert loved watching dirt track racing and watching people work on old cars. He enjoyed guns and collecting old coins. Robert will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Robert is preceded in...

Rickey Douglas Freeman

Rickey Douglas Freeman

December 22, 2021

Rickey Freeman went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1957 to the late Patrick Freeman and Elma Tucker. Rickey adored his grandchildren and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger which led him to have many, many friends with whom he enjoyed telling stories. In his free time,...

Charles Lester Ray

Charles Lester Ray

December 21, 2021

Charles Lester Ray passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born September 1, 1937 to the late George and Mary Ray. On June 14, 1969, Charles married the love of his life, Linda Ray (Crowley), and together, they raised 4 children, Cherrie, Misty, Sandie, and Eddie. Charles worked for 40 years as a carpenter...

Melissa Robin (Schwartz)  Gunter

Melissa Robin (Schwartz) Gunter

December 20, 2021

Melissa " Robin" Gunter was called home to her heavenly resting place Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 63. Robin entered this world on August 28, 1958, born to the late P. Allen Schwartz and Gail H. Schwartz in Atlanta, Ga. Robin grew up in Marietta and was a graduate of Robert L. Osborne High School. Robin fiercely...

Joanne Kaschak

Joanne Kaschak

December 17, 2021

Joanne Kaschak, age 85, passed away on December 17, 2021. She was born on November 23, 1936 to the late Ginsephe and Anna Beazzo in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Joanne loved watching birds and taking care of her dogs, Gizzy and Tinkerbell. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.

Joanne is preceded in death by her...

George Washington Bullock

George Washington Bullock

December 16, 2021

George "Bud" Washington Bullock passed away December 16, 2021 at the age of 86. George was born February 22, 1935 to the late J. Harmon and Effie May Bullock in Dallas, GA. He served our country for over 20 years in the United States Navy. On January 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Nancy Bice Bullock,...

Ronald Larry Cofield

Ronald Larry Cofield

December 15, 2021

Ronald Larry Cofield, age 80, passed away on December 15, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1941 to the late Dewey and Essie Cofield in Thomaston, Georgia. Ronald enjoyed spending time outdoors. In his spare time, he could always be found piddling about in his yard. Ronald enjoyed taking care of his wife, Sigrid and being around his...

Henry Danowski

Henry Danowski

December 14, 2021

Henry Danowski – 67 – Dallas, GA

Henry was born March 6, 1954 in Poland to Maria and Zeno Danowski and was called to the Lord’s kingdom on December 14, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Regina, along with his children, Ashley and Brian, his grandchildren, Ava and Rowen, and his children-in-law,...

Lillian Ione (Taylor)  White

Lillian Ione (Taylor) White

December 12, 2021

Lillian Taylor White, age 92, of Hiram, Georgia entered her eternal home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Lillian was born on January 29, 1929 in Kingston, Georgia to the late Jesse Taylor and Azzie Lanham Taylor. She married her sweetheart, Aubrey O'Dell White on August 28, 1948 and together they ran Dell's Barbeque in Smyrna, Georgia for thirty years....

Kerri Lee Hendon

Kerri Lee Hendon

December 10, 2021

Kerri Hendon, age 53, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1968 to Steve and Donna Elrod. Kerri had a heart of gold and loved her family and dog, Roxanne, more than anything. She worked for Geico for a few years and loved her job. Kerri will be missed by all who knew and...

Robert Alexander "Alex" Belland

Robert Alexander "Alex" Belland

December 9, 2021

Robert Alexander "Alex" Belland, 24, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Ellis; grandfather, Bob Belland; aunt, Kim Ellis. Alex was born on his parents' very first wedding anniversary on March 29, 1997, in Austell, GA. While his parents were so proud of their new...

Leslie A. (Allen)  Hoover

Leslie A. (Allen) Hoover

December 9, 2021

Leslie Elaine Allen Hoover was the daughter of Esther (Bunny) and Neal E Allen. She was born in Newark NJ on December 28, 1944 and passed away December 9, 2021. She was a graduate of West Morris High school in Chester, NJ, where she was a cheerleader. She was a graduate of Lock Haven State Teacher's College and graduated...

Lloyd L. Lewallen

Lloyd L. Lewallen

December 7, 2021

Lloyd L. Lewallen of Dallas, GA passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at the age of 76. Lloyd was born February 17, 1945 in Branson, MO to the late Bert and Edna Lewallen. In 1986 he married the love of his life, Rhonda Thompson Lewallen, and together they raised two wonderful children, Jeff and Heather. Lloyd worked for over...

Jerelene Price Jones

Jerelene Price Jones

December 7, 2021

Jerelene Price Jones passed away December 7, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born June 20, 1944 to the late Hilton and Belle Howard in Acworth, GA. Jerelene was known by many as “Memaw” and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, gambling, fishing, yard sales, and going to church. She was...

Miles Bolaños Harrison

Miles Bolaños Harrison

December 5, 2021

Miles Bolaños Harrison, age 25, entered his heavenly place of rest on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Dallas, GA. He was born on December 15, 1995, to his loving parents, Brennon and Sucy Harrison, and was a loving brother to his younger sister, Susan Harrison. Miles was a talented musician and found comfort in learning to play new songs...