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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
Thelma Austin
March 14, 2019
Thelma Austin, age 88, of Dallas, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Dallas, GA. to the late Fletcher and Alice Mitchell. Mrs. Austin loved her church and was a lifelong member of New Georgia Baptist Church. In her spare time, she...
Susan D. Amos
March 14, 2019
Susan D. Amos, age 51, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1967, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Ballew. Susan worked for sixteen years as a paraprofessional with special needs children in the Paulding County School System and was a member of...
Margaret L Smith
March 12, 2019
Margaret L. Smith, age 86, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Carrollton, GA, to the late Joe Caldwell and Sara Mooney, and was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Frank Edward “Buddy” Smith, SR. Mrs. Smith was a lifetime member of VFW-Ladies Auxiliary Post...
Dorothy Hughes Keown
March 11, 2019
Dorothy Hughes Keown, age 92, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born on January 13, 1927, in Dallas, GA, to the late Claude & Frankie Hughes, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Keown, and brothers, Earl and Ray Hughes. Mrs. Keown was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors...
Matt Todd Dinsmore
March 9, 2019
Matt Dinsmore, age 40, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1978, in Lynchburg, VA, and was preceded in death by his father, Richard Harry Dinsmore. Matt loved spending time with his family and gaming with his nephew, Mica. He loved music, golf, disc golf, and was always the first...
Jackie (Griffin) Newbern
March 9, 2019
Jackie Newbern, age 75, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1943, in Lagrange, GA, to the late Jack Berry & Essie C Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 30 years, Myles R. Newbern and two sisters Peggy Morris and Becky Purvis. Mrs. Newbern...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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