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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
Ricky Johnson
March 24, 2020
Ricky Johnson, age 58, of Hiram, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1961 in Mobile AL to his late parents Allie Mae and Joe Landson. Ricky was the owner and operator of Professional Walls and Ceilings. In his spare time, he greatly enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and coaching his girls’ softball...
Norma Jean Fox
March 20, 2020
Norma Jean Fox, age 92, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Texas, to her late parents; Stephen and Lottie Brown. Mrs. Fox worked as a homemaker and was Church of God by faith. In her spare time, Norma greatly enjoyed working with the youth, which she did...
James A. Christie
March 18, 2020
James A. Christie, age 79, of Dallas, GA, (formally of Savannah, GA.) passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born on June 24, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to his late parents; William and Lena Christie. James was a retired plumber and was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Cedartown, GA. He bravely served in the...
Elizabeth Ann Brown
March 15, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Brown, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1968 in New York to her late parents; Walter and Vera Arnold. Mrs. Brown worked as a merchandise specialist for Kroger for several years. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who was dearly...
Sheryl Diane (Barger) Entrekin
March 14, 2020
Sheryl Diane Entrekin, age 62 of Temple, GA passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1957 to the late Elbert Barger and Catherine (Perry) Barger. Sheryl was a dental hygienist and homemaker.
Survivors include her loving husband, James, of almost 35 years; her daughters, Ashley Lindsey and Jenna Lindsey; her brother,...
Dallas Ann (Bond) Dennis
March 14, 2020
Dallas Ann (Bond) Dennis, age 82 of Dallas, Georgia passed from this life March 14, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Jefferson, Georgia to the late Dallas and Idoomie Stephens Bond.
Mrs. Dennis was a much-loved teacher for many years. She began her career in Paulding County as a home economics teacher at Dallas...
Freddy Lee Wisener
March 13, 2020
Freddy Lee Wisener, age 59 of Dallas, GA passed away on March 13, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1960 to the late John Lee and Lois Irene Wisener. Freddy was a truck driver by trade and worked for PKW Supply. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Margaret Ann Pace, half-brothers; Roger...
Ava Voyles
March 11, 2020
Ava Nicole Voyles, age 6, passed away on March 11, 2020 after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 2013 in Austell, GA to her loving parents; Chris and Tiffany Voyles. Ava stayed strong and fought through all the difficulties she faced with a smile. She was an inspiration.
Ava is...
Vernon Wendell Cooper
March 11, 2020
Vernon Wendell Cooper, age 56, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was born on July 28, 1963 in Dallas, GA, to his loving parents; Wendell and Maxine Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked as a retail manager for over 35 years and was Christian by faith. Vernon was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather...
Carol Marie Oby
March 9, 2020
Carol Marie Oby, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Minot, North Dakota to her late parents; George Gesell and Effie Minerva. Mrs. Oby worked in sales and was Christian by faith. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed...
Angel Lynn Sisson
March 1, 2020
Angel Lynn Sisson, age 46, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1973 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Tommy Sisson and Cynthia Allen. Mrs. Sisson was a faithful member of New Seasons Church. Angel was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be...
Jody Maloy
March 1, 2020
Jody Maloy, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents; Leonard and Ruth Sawicki. Mrs. Maloy worked as a Clerical for Acosta Sales and was Catholic by faith. In her free time, Jody...
Nell Tant Tibbitts
March 1, 2020
Nell Tant Tibbitts, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Talladega, AL. to her late parents; William and Essie Tant. Mrs. Tibbitts worked as a hairdresser for 40 years which she greatly enjoyed She was a faithful...
Lennah Paulsen
February 29, 2020
Lennah Paulsen, age 13, of Dallas, GA, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 29, 2020 after a 10 month long courageous battle against brain cancer. She was born on December 1, 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Lennah was a 7th grade student at Moses Middle School. Miss Paulsen was a cherished and loving daughter, sister,...
Evelyn Ragsdale Shipp
February 28, 2020
Evelyn Ragsdale Shipp passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2020, at Manor Care nursing center in East Cobb, after a short illness. Evelyn was born on January 3rd, 1917, a tiny 1 ½ pound baby. She was the last surviving child of DeWitt and Emma Viola Ragsdale. She enjoyed growing up with 10 siblings and half siblings; her many...
Aaron Westley Black
February 23, 2020
Aaron Westley Black, age 35 of Lithonia, GA passed way on February 23, 2020 at Emory Healthcare. Survivors include his mother, Cynthia Jackson of Dallas, GA; step-dad, Danny Jackson; sisters, Rebecca Patterson, Sarah Patterson and Nicole (Mike) Aldridge; nieces, Juliet and Ramona Hernandez. Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers...
Debra (Corley) Phillips
February 22, 2020
Debbie Corley Phillips, 61, of Dallas, GA passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 28, 1958 in Cartersville, GA. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker who will be remembered as the one who always took care of everybody. She was the most loyal friend a person could want. She was preceded in death...
Marie (Mayfield) Hall
February 21, 2020
Ludie Marie Mayfield Hall, 82, of Acworth, GA gained her heavenly robe and crown on February 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Dallas, GA. She was an active member of Whitworth Baptist Church. She was known for her singing for the Lord, good deeds, and never...
Ralph Edmond Lynch
February 20, 2020
Ralph Lynch of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Feb 20, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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