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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ricky Muse, SR
November 16, 2025
Ricky Lynn Muse, Sr., passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Ricky was born on October 23, 1958, in Oneida, Tennessee, to the late Virgil and Jessie Muse. Ricky was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed greatly.
Ricky dedicated many years of his life to serving in law enforcement as a...
Diane Huff
November 16, 2025
Dianna "Diane" Lynn Parker Huff, 77, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born on November 25, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Daniel and Agnes Parker, Diane was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and generosity will be deeply missed.
A proud graduate of Jacksonville State University, Diane dedicated her life to...
Alfio Faro
November 15, 2025
Alfio "Al" Faro, age 89, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 10, 1936, Al was a cherished husband and father, brother and friend who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Al was a man of many talents, known for his ability to fix just about anything. His family and friends fondly recall his...
Wendell "Went" Wylie
November 13, 2025
Mr. Wendell "Went" Wylie, age 87 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born May 26, 1938 in Riverdale, Georgia, son of the late Tommy Wylie and the late Gladys Walker Wylie.
He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and retired from the Paulding County Department of Transportation with 27 years of service. Wendell adored...
Dean Nicholson
November 8, 2025
Nellie "Dean" Nicholson, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Milford and Sarah Sexton. Dean was married to the late Gary Hugh Nicholson for 59 wonderful years.
Dean will always be remembered for her incredible cooking skills. Her Pecan and Chocolate pies,...
Raymond Chappell
November 7, 2025
Raymond O'Dell Chappell, born on May 23, 1936, in Phil Campbell, Alabama, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Raymond was a beacon of strength and kindness whose legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.Raymond proudly...
Ruby "Jean" Waller
November 6, 2025
Mrs. Ruby "Jean" Waller, age 74 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born April 11, 1951, in Lithia Springs, Georgia, daughter of the late Jack Hollis and the late Ruby Gilstrap Watts.
For over 30 years, she was a hostess for Old Fashion Foods and was of the Baptist faith. Her favorite hobbies were spending time...
Wayne "Doc" Allen
November 5, 2025
Wayne "Doc" Allen, age 97, of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born July 29, 1928, in Tallapoosa, Ga., to the late Dave and Mattie Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Pauline Roberts Allen, as well as his brothers and sister: Louie Allen, Jack Allen, and Vivian Gable-Smith. He...
Jerry Pass
November 4, 2025
Jerry Pass of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, Grady Pass and Edna Pass Cain; his daughter, Diane Pass Pylant; and his brother, Ricky Cain.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Pass, and his sister, Brenda Pass Massey. Jerry poured his soul out in loving his family,...
Durwin Vaughn
November 2, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Durwin Mark Vaughn, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, who passed on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 60. Durwin was born on October 7, 1965, in Barnesville, Georgia, and spent his life dedicated to his family. He was a proud graduate of Lamar County High...
Linda Crider
November 2, 2025
Ms. Linda Crider, age 78, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Linda was born on July 25, 1947, to the late Leroy and Pearl Crider in Powder Springs, Georgia.
Linda is survived by her sister-in-law, Elaine Crider; brother-in-law, Jerry Cole, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister,...
Ann Boone
November 1, 2025
Ann Boone, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Austell, Georgia. She was. born on December 19, 1937, in Clayton, Georgia, to the late Joe Alexander and Louise Denmark.
Anyone who knew Ann can attest to her vibrant spirit. She had a knack for gardening and yard work, always finding joy in tending to her plants and flowers....
Beverly Kelly
October 31, 2025
Mrs. Beverly Moore Kelly, age 77 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.. She was born March 26, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late John Wesley Moore and the late Marry Ethel Mullins Moore.
Beverly was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was blessed with a large family and many others...
Yvon Xavier
October 30, 2025
Yvon Xavier, age 67, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on October 15, 1958, in Haiti, to the late Benoit and Nativida Xavier, Yvon made a lasting impact in his community and among his loved ones.Yvon was a dedicated pastor at Universal Baptist Church in...
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