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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Ricky Merideth

Ricky Merideth

September 26, 2019

Ricky Merideth, age 48, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1970 in Marietta, GA, to his parents; Jerry Wayne Meredith and Sheila Delane Girardin.  Ricky worked as a tractor operator. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his...

Rhonda Suzanne Bearden

Rhonda Suzanne Bearden

September 24, 2019

Rhonda Suzanne Bearden, age 54, of Dallas, GA, passed away at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1965 in Atlanta, GA, to Eric and Gloria Smith. Mrs. Bearden worked as a homemaker and was a member of Open Bible Tabernacle in Austell, GA. Rhonda enjoyed cooking, her music, going to...

Steve Wyatt Hanson

Steve Wyatt Hanson

September 23, 2019

Steve Wyatt Hanson, age 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Don and Evelyn Hanson. Steve worked as a truck driver and was Baptist by faith. In his free time, Steve loved to fish, hunt and spend time with...

Margaret May Neumann

Margaret May Neumann

September 22, 2019

Margaret May Neumann, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Mrs. Neumann was born on October 23, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph and Muriel Kitchin. Margaret worked for Sears and Roebuck for almost 20 years. Mrs. Neumann is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband,...

Rick Bowhall

Rick Bowhall

September 16, 2019

Rick Bowhall, age 68, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was born on September 24, 1950 in Alliance, OH to his late parents, Richard Leroy Bowhall Sr. and Victoria “Vicki” Bowhall. Mr. Bowhall suffered a massive heart attack in 1994 from which his heart never fully recovered, yet God gave him an amazing 25...

Harold Loyd Keown Jr.

Harold Loyd Keown Jr.

September 15, 2019

Harold Loyd Keown, Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on September 15, 2019 of natural causes. He was born and raised in Dallas, Georgia on May 8, 1956 to Harold Loyd "Jack" Keown and Amelia Pearline Frey Keown. Harold served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1993. He spent much of his tour of...

Harlow Rakestraw Otwell

Harlow Rakestraw Otwell

September 10, 2019

Harlow Rakestraw Otwell, age 84, of Austell, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Tranquility at Cobb. She was born on June 22, 1935 in Dallas, GA, to the late Virgil Raymond Rakestraw and Kate Kincaid Rakestraw. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Mrs. Otwell worked for Lockheed prior to working...

John "Buddy" Rumph

John "Buddy" Rumph

September 9, 2019

John “Buddy” Rumph, age 85, of Douglasville, GA, passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born on January 2, 1934 in Marshallville, GA. “Buddy” was a retired SGT. First Class in the United States Army, where he served his country bravely for 22 years. He later retired as a truck driver for Eckerd’s Pharmacy...

Gloria "GG" Bearden

Gloria "GG" Bearden

September 9, 2019

Gloria “GG” Bearden, age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 9, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Milton and Eleanor Hutcheson. Ms. Bearden worked as a preschool teacher for Kindercare for 10 years. She was a faithful member of Lake City Baptist Tabernacle. Ms. Bearden was an avid Braves...

Sandra Mauldin

Sandra Mauldin

September 9, 2019

Sandra Mauldin, age 64, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 11, 1954 in Atlanta, GA, to the late George and Mary Margaret Sheffield. Mrs. Mauldin was a homemaker. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her...

Marion Stover

Marion Stover

September 8, 2019

Marion Stover, age 79, of Carrolton, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was born on October 1, 1939 in Dallas, GA, to the late Leman and Mary Elizabeth Stover. He was retired from Ford Assembly Line in Hapeville, GA, where he worked for 30 years and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Hiram, GA....

Jackie Skinner

Jackie Skinner

September 5, 2019

Jackie Skinner, age 81, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1938 in Cedartown, GA, to her late parents; William and Troupie Kelley. Mrs. Skinner worked for Lockheed as a computer specialist for 15 years and was a member of Corner Baptist...

Annie Belle Wisener

Annie Belle Wisener

September 4, 2019

Annie Belle Wisener, age 90, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1928 in Felton, GA, to her late parents; Willie and Victoria Taylor. Mrs. Wisener was a homemaker and attended Zion Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie Eugene Wisener, parents, son, George Barry...

Annette Everett

Annette Everett

September 3, 2019

Annette Everett, age 80, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Everett worked as a kindergarten para-pro for the Cobb County School System, as well as the info desk at Kennestone Hospital. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove...

Edna Wigley

Edna Wigley

September 2, 2019

Edna Wigley, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1927 in Cave Springs, GA, to her late parents, Henley and Effie Hayes. Mrs. Wigley was a homemaker and a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John...

Leon Winslette

Leon Winslette

September 1, 2019

Leon Winslette, age 83, of Marietta, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1935 in Haddock, GA, to his late parents, Asa Lincoln Winslette and Louie Leone Winslette. Leon worked for Dennis Taylor and Company INC.as a superintendent and was a faithful member of Marshall Memorial Baptist Church. In his free time,...

Michael McCallie

Michael McCallie

August 30, 2019

Michael McCallie, age 61, of Temple, GA. passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Emory Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1958 in Dallas, GA, to the late E.J. and Juanita McCallie. He was self employed and worked as a carpenter for 45 years. Mr. McCallie loved to go fishing and hunting, as well as playing golf,...

Juana Maria Reyes

Juana Maria Reyes

August 24, 2019

Juana Maria Reyes, age 81, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. She was born on May 30, 1938 in Guayubin, Dominican Republic to her late parents; Rafael and Evangelista Taveras. Mrs. Reyes was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. She loved people and had...

Sharon (Palmer)  Sikorski

Sharon (Palmer) Sikorski

August 24, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Palmer Sikorski, age 57, of Dallas, GA announce that she passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was born on May 24, 1962 in Smyrna, GA to Leonard and Delores Palmer. She was married to her beloved husband, Robert Sikorski, for...

John T. Winters

John T. Winters

August 19, 2019

John T. Winters, age 77, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1942 in Temple, GA, to the late William Paul Winters and Lottie Estelle Hollis Winters. Mr. Winters was retired Emory Healthcare where he worked in maintenance. John was a faithful member of Yorkville Baptist Church...