OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Pauline Bivens Ingram

Pauline Bivens Ingram

December 20, 2025

Pauline Bivens Ingram, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, died peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after her courageous 22-year breast cancer battle. Born on August 31, 1952, in Austell, Georgia, Pauline was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Bivens.Pauline's joy came from spending time with her beloved family, providing a loving, caring home for them, and cooking and...

Dale Duvall

Dale Duvall

December 17, 2025

Mr. Dale Duvall, age 84 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1941, in Austell, Georgia, the son of the late James H. Duvall and the late Lizzie Collier Duvall.He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the...

Thomas O'Dell

Thomas O'Dell

December 17, 2025

Thomas Wayne O'Dell, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 5, 1946, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Thomas and Katherine O'Dell, Tom spent a good amount of his life in Dallas, GA, where he became a familiar face in the community.Tom was a simple man with a great sense of humor....

Grant Roesner

Grant Roesner

December 15, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Grant A. Roesner, age 26, of Dallas, GA, formerly of Fairmont, MN, will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Grant passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, near Dallas, GA. Clark Funeral Home and The Lakeview Funeral...

Paul Lanseros

Paul Lanseros

December 14, 2025

Paul M. Lanseros, age 76, of Hiram, GA, died Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Syracuse, NY, Paul was the son of the late Manuel Lanseros and Pauline Nygen, and the husband of 35 years to the late Gloria Lanseros.

Paul faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning two Purple Hearts,...

Judith Nagel

Judith Nagel

December 12, 2025

Judith Ann Nagel, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 16, 1940, in New York, NY, to the late Henry and Grace Nagel, Judith lived a full life, marked by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for caregiving.Having recently moved to Hiram, GA, just three years ago, Judith carried...

Tina Streetman

Tina Streetman

December 12, 2025

Tina Steele Streetman, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1970, in Austell, Georgia. Tina grew up in Dallas, GA where she was a life-long resident. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Her kind heart touched everyone who knew her. She was a proud wife to Scott for 36 years....

Evan Johnson

Evan Johnson

December 8, 2025

Mr. Evan Johnson, age 54 of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born April 29, 1971, in Marietta, Georgia, the son of Bobby Johnson and Raenell Evans Johnson.

He was a member of Maple Avenue United Methodist Church of Marietta and dedicated 30 years to managing Sherlocks. His love for sports was evident - he was one of...

Betty Thomason

Betty Thomason

December 7, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Thomason, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on December 7, 2025. Betty was born in Cave Springs, Georgia, on November 21, 1940, to the late Emmett and Gladys Morgan. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Betty was married to the late Charles Thomason...

Nick La Ronde

Nick La Ronde

December 7, 2025

Nick Brendan Jaime LaRonde was a cherished son, brother, father, friend and confidant. Nick was born on May 5, 1977 to Merle Mary Nichols and the late Gerald La Ronde in Cascade, Trinidad & Tobago. Nick lived his childhood, teenage and adult years in Trincity, Trinidad. He attended St Pius Boys RC and El Dorado West Secondary School. Post graduation...

Mina Epps

Mina Epps

December 7, 2025

Mina Wilder Epps, age 75, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1950, in Macon, Georgia, to the late William and Eleanor Wilder. Mina touched the lives of many throughout her journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and warmth.

Mina spent most of her life in the Macon, Georgia...

Stacy Hurd

Stacy Hurd

December 3, 2025

Mrs. Stacy Elaine Hurd, age 59 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born July 31, 1966 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, daughter of the late Ralph Waldrop and the late Judith Elaine Carson Waldrop.She was a sales representative for Verizon for over 15 years and was of the Christian faith. Stacy will be remembered for her...

Brian McBrayer

Brian McBrayer

December 3, 2025

Mr. Brian F. McBrayer, age 68, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Hiram, Georgia. He was born on November 19, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Mrs. Shirley C. McBrayer and the late Claude B. McBrayer. Brian was married to the late Deidri McBrayer for 39 amazing years before her passing in 2021. Brian was a loving husband and father,...

Kenneth DeChene

Kenneth DeChene

December 1, 2025

Kenneth Howard DeChene, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 14, 1942, in Limestone, NY, to the late Richard and Margaret DeChene. Ken spent his life dedicated to his passions and family. 

Ken proudly served in the US Army and after made a career as an electrical engineer, spending many years working with...

Stan Mote

Stan Mote

November 30, 2025

Stan E. MoteDecember 16, 1954 - November 30, 2025

Stan E. Mote, 70, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on November 30, 2025. Born on December 16, 1954, in Tucker, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Terrie Mote, and their three sons Chris, Scott, and John, along with nine grandchildren and his first great-grand daughter on the...

Julie Simek

Julie Simek

November 29, 2025

Julie H. Simek, 52, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1973, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to Ronald Harston and Mary Jo Hand. Julie was a loving mother and Nana, devoted to her family, and she will be greatly missed.

Julie had an infectious zest for life. She loved trout fishing with her best...

Earl "Red" Cantrell

Earl "Red" Cantrell

November 27, 2025

Earl Ford Cantrell, affectionately known as "Red," passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 9, 1942, in Alabama to the late Herman and Katie Cantrell.

Red was a proud and devoted family man who provided for his loved ones as a meat cutter and...

Sylvia Reynolds

Sylvia Reynolds

November 26, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Jo Lee Reynolds, age 85 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born January 30, 1940 in Mableton, Georgia, daughter of the late Nathan Lee and the late Doris Bennett Lee.She started her career at Southern Bell and retired from Malbon, Inc. as an inspector with 25 years of service and was of the...

Anthony Venable

Anthony Venable

November 23, 2025

Anthony Wayne Venable (Tony) of Dallas, GA. Passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on March 1st. 1957 to the late William Donald Venable and Doris Ingebrightsen. His memory is carried on by his wife Jackie Taylor, his son Michael (Bailey) Venable, step-mother Lacie Edwards, sister Cindy (Jerry) Jaynes, brother Jerry (Sharon) Venable,...

Kathy Krakeel

Kathy Krakeel

November 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathy Krakeel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who died on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 69. Kathryn was born in Atlanta, GA, and was the daughter of the late Jack and Betty Pulley.As a devoted homemaker, Kathy brought warmth and love into her family's home. She took great...