OBITUARIES

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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Mary "Lady" Ayers

Mary "Lady" Ayers

September 17, 2018

Mary “Lady” Ayers, age 89, of Douglasville, GA (Paulding Co), passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born on December 13, 1928, in Dallas, GA, to the late James Roy & Alice Austin, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Ayers, and son, Bill Ayers. Lady Ayers was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

James Earl Motes

James Earl Motes

September 17, 2018

James Earl Motes, age 77, of Bremen, GA, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born on February 3, 1941, to the late Miles & Estelle Motes, and was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Marie Motes. Mr. Motes worked as an electrician for over 20 years. Survivors include his sons, Jimmy & Christy Motes of...

Philip Gary Washington, III

Philip Gary Washington, III

September 13, 2018

Philip Gary Washington III, age 14, of Austell, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born on August 25, 2004, in Atlanta, GA, and was currently a student. Survivors include his parents, Philip Washington, JR of Austell, GA; mother, Amanda Washington of Severn, Maryland; sisters, Miajah Detoles of Savannah, GA; Jasmin Washington of Houston, TX, Jade...

Bobby Ray Payne

Bobby Ray Payne

September 13, 2018

Bobby (Bob) Payne, age 60, of Hiram, GA. passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at WellStar Tranquility at Cobb. He was born on January 05, 1958 in Chattanooga, TN. to the late Tony and Mildred Johnson Payne and was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Lewis Eustice and Randy Payne. Mr. Payne was self employed in Tele-Communications...

Debbie Hulsey

Debbie Hulsey

September 8, 2018

Debbie Hulsey, age 65, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born on October 4, 1952 in Atlanta, GA. to the late Andrew and Claudia Lively. She was of the Holiness faith. Mrs. Hulsey enjoyed fishing with Ben, being social and avidly talking to anyone and everyone. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Shiela Moss

Shiela Moss

September 7, 2018

Shiela Moss, age 56, of Rockmart, GA. passed away on September 7, 2018. She was born on August 3, 1962 in Marietta, GA. to the late David and Shirley Hay. Mrs. Moss was a homemaker and was of Baptist faith. In her free time, she loved to read, travel to the beach, go to Pigeon Forge, and scrapbooking. She...

Donald Florence

Donald Florence

September 7, 2018

Donald Florence, age 79, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born on January 3, 1939 in Powder Springs, GA. to the late Hubert and Norine Florence. Mr. Florence worked at Sweet Water Paperboard for 40 years and retired as a Superintendent. He loved to golf, his work bowling league, and playing cards....

Robert "Bob" Cook

Robert "Bob" Cook

September 5, 2018

Robert “Bob” Cook, age 62 of Dallas, GA, passed away on September 5, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1955, in Wayne, MI, to the late Robert John & Cecilia Elaine Cook. Mr. Cook was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam, and worked as a Quality Control Technician for Lockheed for over 30 years. Bob...

Marjorie Louise Bernard

Marjorie Louise Bernard

September 5, 2018

Marjorie Louise Bernard, age 84, of Dallas, GA. passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1933 in Spanish Town, Jamaica to the late Lester Shaw and Beatrice Thomas. Mrs. Bernard worked as a Registered Nurse for Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York for 23 years and attended The First Assembly of...

Trayce L Rupp

Trayce L Rupp

September 5, 2018

Trayce Rupp, age 54, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born on December 31, 1963, in Washington, DC, to the late Marvin “Jim” & Barbara Butler. Trayce loved cooking, sewing, visiting the beach, spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. She grew up in Ormond Beach, Florida and moved to Georgia in...

Paul Hitchcock, JR

Paul Hitchcock, JR

September 3, 2018

Paul Hitchcock, JR, age 48, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1970, in Dallas, GA, and was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Gregg. Paul was currently working at Still Construction, INC, and a member of Zion Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include wife, Terri Hitchcock of Powder...

Clara Magnolia (Williams)  Schwitzer

Clara Magnolia (Williams) Schwitzer

September 2, 2018

Clara Magnolia Schwitzer, age 83 of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at WellStar Paulding Nursing Center. She was employed as a hostess at Campbell’s Restaurant for 25 years. Mrs. Schwitzer was preceded in death by her parents; Buford and Florice Magnolia Williams; brothers, Buford Williams JR, Bobby Williams, Kenneth Williams and Richard Williams; sisters, Mary Jones...

Linda Dianne (Davis)  Parker

Linda Dianne (Davis) Parker

August 30, 2018

Linda ‘Dianne’ Parker, age 74, of Lake Butler, FL, formerly of Paulding County, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1944, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Frank Marion and Annie Ruth Stowe Davis. Dianne was a successful seamstress all of her life. She worked very hard serving in many capacities to help...

Joey Ploof

Joey Ploof

August 25, 2018

Joey Ploof, age 37, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. He was born on August 30, 1980, in Marietta, GA. Joey was a veteran of United States Air National Guard, a store manager for Family Dollar and a member of Freedom Church in Acworth, GA. Survivors include wife of 11 years, Alicia Ploof of Cartersville,...

Donald Crew

Donald Crew

August 23, 2018

Donald Crew, age 76, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Dallas, GA, to the late Robert Edward and Parry Lee Eidson Crew. Mr. Crew retired after 30 years of service as a supervisor for Georgia Department of Agriculture. Donald was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist...

Dennis Earl McLain

Dennis Earl McLain

August 22, 2018

Dennis Earl “Mr. MC” McLain, Sr, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was born on February 6, 1933, in Antioch, AL, to the late Eugene & Ima McLain. Mr. McLain was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Nebo Baptist Church. He retired after 50 years of service from Far...

William Rex Jones

William Rex Jones

August 21, 2018

William Rex Jones, age 71, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was born on January 14, 1947, in Corning, NY, to the late Alton & Doris Jones, and was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford A. Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Acworth United Methodist Church and worked as a pattern maker...

Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones

August 20, 2018

Patrick Edward Jones, age 57, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born on December 6, 1960, in North Tonawanda, NY, and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of North Paulding Baptist Church and worked as an engineer for over 20 years. Survivors include his wife...

David Denton

David Denton

August 19, 2018

David Denton, age 59, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born on October 3, 1958, in Marietta, GA. Mr. Denton was a United States Army Veteran and retired after 26 years from Coviden where he worked as a manager. David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and an all around rock for his...

Clayters "Jake" Hayes

Clayters "Jake" Hayes

August 18, 2018

Mr. Clayters "Jake" Hayes Sr., age 76 of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2019 at his residence. Survivors include his daughters; Tawana Feagin and Erica Feagin both of Dallas, GA and wife, Eddie Mae Feagin of Powder Springs, GA. Services will be held at a later date in Mobile, AL with Reece Funeral Home, Mobile,...