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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Danny Gilliland

Danny Gilliland

March 3, 2019

Danny Gilliland was born on August 27, 1959. He was married to his wonderful wife, Ruby Lea Flanagan. He was always there for whom ever needed help. Danny was a wonderful friend to many. He is joined in death with his parents, James Gilliland and Ella Delena Turner, and a sister, Jean Gossip. Survivors include wife, Ruby Flanagan of...

Pamela Ellen Dilbeck

Pamela Ellen Dilbeck

March 3, 2019

Mrs. Pamela Ellen Dilbeck, age 57, of Dallas, GA., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1961 in Decatur, AL., to the late Thomas and Dorothy Sheats. She worked as a Benefit Specialist for Electrolux Corporation for 20 years and was a member of Christian Science Church of Marietta. She is preceded in...

Zachary Michael Watkins

Zachary Michael Watkins

February 28, 2019

Zachary Michael Watkins, age 22, Of Dallas, GA., passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was born on March 22, 1996 in Atlanta, GA., to Michael and Marsha Watkins. Zachary worked as a Service Manager for National Tire and Battery and was a member of Picketts Mill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death...

Paul Anthony Macisco

Paul Anthony Macisco

February 27, 2019

Paul Anthony Macisco, age 54, of Hiram, GA., passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1964 in Stratford, CT, and was preceded in death by his parents, James & Marjorie Ann Macisco, and brother, Michael Macisco. Mr. Macisco work as a chef for South of France restaurant for many...

Ruth Ferguson "Mama Ruth" Monk

Ruth Ferguson "Mama Ruth" Monk

February 24, 2019

Ruth Ferguson Monk (Mama Ruth), age 100, of Dallas, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born on May 17, 1918 in Dallas, GA., to the late William Noah and Constance Dabbs Ferguson. Mrs. Monk worked as a homemaker and was a faithful member of Burnt Hickory Methodist Church. She loved...

Robert Enright Smith

Robert Enright Smith

February 23, 2019

Robert Enright Smith, age 71, of Hiram, GA, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. The son of the late, Robert Walter Smith & the late, Eugenia Mae Smith, he was born May 31, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard, a Toll Plaza Manager for the State of Georgia for 35...

Virginia Anne Warren Woodman

Virginia Anne Warren Woodman

February 22, 2019

Virginia Anne Warren Woodman, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. The daughter of the late, Noah & Jerome Warren, she was born December 6, 1928, in Atlanta, Ga. She spent 15 years as an Administrative Assistant for Bell Helicopter and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Atlanta. She was also an...

Lois Johnson

Lois Johnson

February 22, 2019

Lois Johnson, age 87, of Hiram, GA., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Nursing and Rehab. She was born on August 31, 1931 in Rome, GA., to the late Arthur and Ethel Kinsey. Mrs. Johnson worked as a seamstress for Sewells Clothing Company for over 40 years and was a faithful member of Cochran...

Billie McAlister

Billie McAlister

February 21, 2019

Mrs. Billie McAlister, age 86, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Scottsboro, AL, to the late Elmer & Ruby Southeard, and was preceded in death by three sisters, and brother, Rayford Southeard. Mrs. McAlister loved her church and all her family. She was a member of TOPS,...

Emma Catherine Conn

Emma Catherine Conn

February 21, 2019

Emma Catherine Conn, age 88, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, to the late John & Florence Thomason, and was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Conn, SR; son, Jack Conn, JR; granddaughter, Rebecca Portwood Munter; and brothers, Billy Thomason, John Thomason and James...

Douglas Hite

Douglas Hite

February 17, 2019

Douglas Hite, age 66, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1952, in Dallas, Ga, to the late Ramsey & Mary Hite. He worked for City of Powder Springs for many years as a sanitation worker. Survivors include wife Renea Hite of Dallas, GA; step-sons, Donald & Deshia Jones of...

Earl Eugene Moye

Earl Eugene Moye

February 16, 2019

Earl Eugene Moye, age 68, of Dallas, GA. passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., to the late James Curtis Moye and Virginia Mae Moye. Mr. Moye worked as a warehouse supervisor for Applied Industrial Technologies for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lori Ann...

Virginia "Jenny" Dare Freeman

Virginia "Jenny" Dare Freeman

February 14, 2019

Virginia “Jenny” Freeman, age 87, of Dallas, GA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1931 in Dallas, GA. to the late Oliver Frank Crowe Sr. and Verna Shipp Crowe. Mrs. Freeman was a homemaker and a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church since 1950.  Jenny was a loving mother, wife...

Georgia Keller

Georgia Keller

February 12, 2019

Georgia Keller, age 69, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born on March 16, 1949, in Salisbury, NC, and was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Raymond Poole; son, Timmy Dill; and great-grandson, Nathan Titus. She was the most loving mother and caregiver, loved telling stories and her home was always opened...

Mary "Terri" (Sullivan)  Gagnon

Mary "Terri" (Sullivan) Gagnon

February 11, 2019

Mary Teresa “Terri” (Sullivan) Gagnon, 85, of Dallas, Georgia died peacefully on February 11, 2019, with loved ones at her side. Terri was born February 18, 1933, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Patrick and Nora (Gallivan) Sullivan. She grew up on Barbour Street and witnessed the tragic Barnum and Bailey circus fire of 1944. She married Richard F. (Dick) Gagnon...

Lindley Hubert Florence

Lindley Hubert Florence

February 10, 2019

Lindley Hubert (Sonny) Florence, age 86 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence on family land where he was also born. He was a Plant Supervisor at Austell Box Board for approximately 47 years and a member at the First Baptist Church of Powder Springs. He loved Jesus, his family and farming....

RC Miller

RC Miller

February 9, 2019

RC Miller, age 78 of Chamblee, GA (formerly of Dallas, GA) passed away at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was employed with General Motors for approximately 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; Otis and Laura Bell Gladden Miller; sisters. Louise Jones, Ida Mae Tibbitts and brothers; Ernest and Lewis Miller....

Phoebe Marie Leggett

Phoebe Marie Leggett

February 8, 2019

Miss Phoebe Marie Leggett  infant daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Leggett, and baby sister of Luke Leggett, of Hiram, GA, passed away on February 8, 2019. Daddy please don`t look so sad, Mommy please don`t cry. I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies. Please do not try to question God, don`t think...

Joyce Massey

Joyce Massey

February 6, 2019

Joyce Massey, age 73, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1946, in Austell, GA, to the late Tom & Florence Farmer, and was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Joan Farmer, and brother-in-law, Howard Head. Ms. Massey was an artist and a member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Shirley McKinney

Shirley McKinney

February 6, 2019

Shirley McKinney, age 89, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Fargo, GA, to the late Lucius & Frances Griffith, and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. “Buzz” McKinney, one brother, and four sisters. Mrs. McKinney worked at McKinney’s Prescription Shop for many years alongside...