OBITUARIES

October 3, 2020

Austin Charles Hall, 25, of Dallas, GA passed away on October 3, 2020, as the result of a tragic accident.  He was born on October 11, 1994, in Canton, GA. Mr. Hall was a member of Christ Central Church. He was self-employed in the tree service business.

Austin’s smile lit up a room. He was a loving...

October 2, 2020

Betty Lee McClung, 87, of Hiram, GA passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on December 21, 1932 in Atlanta, GA to the late Ralph  D. Gamblin and Ruby Lee Abernathy Estes.  She was a devoted member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church in Hiram, GA. She loved her family...

October 1, 2020

Rolf Boyd Peyton, age 89, of Hiram, GA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1931 in Paducah, Kentucky to his late parents; Chester and Mary Peyton. Mr. Peyton was retired from Lockheed Martin, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic for many years. Rolf was...

September 30, 2020

Samuel “Tom” Thomas Bliss, age 87, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1933 in Chandlersville, OH, to his late parents; Samuel L. Bliss and Eva Faye Bliss. Mr. Bliss worked as a cattle farmer for over 70 years. He also worked...

September 29, 2020

John Michael Conn, age 64, of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on July 14, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, to his late parents; Grady and Emma Conn. John was self employed in construction for 40 years. Mr. John was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will...

September 27, 2020

Lee McGarity, age 82, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1938 in Hiram, GA, to his late parents; Hubert and Nettie McGarity. Lee was a retired sales manager for the resale lot at Hardy Chevrolet, where he had worked for 20 years and also drove...

September 26, 2020

William “Bill” Thomas Dawkins Sr., age 67, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1953 in Meridian, MS, to his loving parents; Gilbert and Betty Dawkins. Bill was retired from Top Flight Concepts, where he worked in the transportation logistics field. After he retired from Top Flight...

September 25, 2020

Emmanuel Andrew Hairetis, age 87, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on September 25, 2020. He was bon on December 15, 1933 in Anogeia, Greece to the late Andrew Hairetis and Despina Hairetis. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. He was a retired owner and operator and spent forty years in the restaurant industry. Mr. Hairetis...

September 25, 2020

Sandra Celeste Wells, 79, of Dallas, GA passed away on September 25, 2020.  She was born January 23, 1941, in Toccoa, GA to the late Thomas and Kathryn Westmoreland. Mrs. Wells worked more than 38 years for Sears and was a dedicated member of East Hiram Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who...

September 25, 2020

Deena Sanfilippo, 48, of Dallas, GA passed away on September 25, 2020.  She was born February 17, 1972, in Birmingham, AL. Mrs. Sanfilippo was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Deena worked for many years with the Paulding County Airport Authority and one of her favorite activities was volunteering at the Paulding County Animal Shelter and spending time...

September 24, 2020

Candice Angela Groves Cortes, age 48, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Cortes was born on April 2, 1972 in Atlanta, GA, to her loving parents; Harold Groves Jr. and Joyce Womack Groves. Candice worked as a homemaker and was a member of Oak Leaf Baptist Church. Mrs....

September 24, 2020

Brenda Gail Smith Holland, age 79, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1941 in Paulding County, GA, to her late parents; Clyde and Cora Smith. Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Brenda spent most of her life loving and caring for Larry...

September 23, 2020

Sharon Ann Harris, age 65, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1955 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Truman and Mary Mullinax. Mrs. Harris worked as a bank teller for Regions Bank for many years and was a faithful member or...

September 23, 2020

Judy Russell, age 79, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Redmond Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; Harold Wade Sr. and Edith Wade. Mrs. Russell worked as a machine cleaner for Southern Tea Company for many years and was Mormon by faith. Judy was...

September 21, 2020

Kevin Joseph Sullivan, age 59, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 26, 1961 in Winchester, MA, to his late parents, Thomas and Marilyn Sullivan. Kevin worked as a music producer for WCOZ Radio in Boston, MA and CNS Records in Los Angeles,...

September 18, 2020

Ramona Johnson Campbell, age 88, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was born on September 4, 1932 in Carrollton, GA, to her late parents Clovis and Kathryn Johnson. Mrs. Campbell graduated from Carrollton High School in 1949 and continued her education at West Georgia College from 1949 until 1951, where she majored in Early...

September 16, 2020

Myra Pace Washington, age 55, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1965 in Charlotte, N.C. to her late parents; James and Ruth Pace. Myra worked in accounting for Desmet Ballestra Company for 10 years. Mrs. Washington was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend who...

September 16, 2020

Martha Jean Reece, age 69, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 22, 1951 in Atlanta, GA, to her late parents; Eddie Teems and Betty Searles. Mrs. Reece worked as a homemaker. Martha was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt...

September 13, 2020

Frances Gorda Hay Renfroe, age 84, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Tranquility at Cobb. She was born on November 28, 1935 in Dallas, GA, to her late parents; Glenn and Virginia Hay. Mrs. Renfroe worked in the office of Sears and Roebuck for 30 years and was a member of Westside Christian Church...

September 11, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gregg Anthony Montroy, age 52, of Hiram, GA, on September 11, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1968, in Long Island, NY.  Gregg was a loving, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife; Becky...