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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas
Elaine Gibson
May 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elaine Gibson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who died unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 27, 1936, in Dallas, Georgia, Elaine was the daughter of the late Noah and Eunice Austin. She spent her life dedicated to her family and...
Anita Bailey
May 18, 2026
Mrs. Anita Bailey, age 74 of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born February 14, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of the late Thomas Gene Rogers and the late Florence Brown Rogers.She was a member of the Dallas First United Methodist Church and was an educator for 37+years having taught in Texas and Georgia. She had...
Jimmy Crew
May 14, 2026
Mr. James Crew, affectionately known as Jimmy, left us on May 14, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on April 8, 1941, in Dallas, GA, to the late Harvey and Ruby Crew. Jimmy spent his entire life, every single one of those 85 years, on the same road in Paulding County. He was a beloved fixture in...
Teddy Lamar Harris
May 12, 2026
Mr. Teddy Harris, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 75. Teddy was born on August 11, 1950, in Dallas, Georgia, to the late Vernoy and Frances Harris.Teddy was a Godly man with a kind soul who had an amazing sense of humor and a caring nature. He had...
Daniel Simmons
May 11, 2026
Daniel Simmons passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on April 13, 1952, in Algiers, Louisiana, to the late Mr. Marvin Simmons Sr. and Mrs. Margaret Simmons. Daniel was a man of many passions. A true Mopar enthusiast, he had a soft spot for classic cars, especially his cherished 1966 and 1967 Dodge...
Billy Clayton
May 11, 2026
Mr. Billy Clayton was born on September 30, 1958, in Douglasville, GA, to the late Ray and Dorothy Clayton. Billy passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a devoted family man who made his home in Muscadine, AL, where he lived a life filled with hard work, love, and laughter.Billy was known for...
Gierbolinick Garcia
May 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gierbolinick Garcia, who left us on May 10, 2026, just days shy of his 67th birthday. He was born on May 18, 1959, in Yasica, Dominican Republic, to the late Jose Garcia and Dulce Garcia-Castaño.Gierbolinick grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he developed a lifelong passion for...
Nancy Virginia Castleberry
May 9, 2026
Nancy "Nanny" Castleberry passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Nancy was born on July 9, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Mr. Thomas Jackson Sanford Sr. and Mrs. Texana Sanford.As a dedicated Rural Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Nancy's warm smile and friendly demeanor brightened the days of many in her community....
Marcia McBride
May 9, 2026
Marcia Horne McBride, 79, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on May 9, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
A lifelong Georgian, Marcia was born in Atlanta to the late Ernest Walton Horne, Jr. and late Jewell Lorene Adams. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael ("Mike") Scott McBride, and her brother, Ernest Walton ("Walt") Horne, III.
Marcia...
Raymond Baxter
May 9, 2026
Raymond Baxter, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born in Dallas, Raymond was the son of the late Hubert Baxter and Mary Blackston.
Raymond was a veteran of the US Army, where he served our country honorably while stationed in Alaska. He retired, with 34 years of employment from Ford Motor Assembly Plant in Hapeville....
Diane Myers
May 1, 2026
After a long battle, Diane Myers passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1946, the daughter of the late Jack and Rosalee Seymour Jessel in Knoxville, Tennessee.For over 50 years, she worked as a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology. Diane enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and cheering on her beloved VOLS....
Richard Lee Van Gilder
April 30, 2026
Mr. Richard Lee Van Gilder passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Richard was born on October 22, 1938, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Lawrence and Arlene Van Gilder. He lived a full life, rooted in love for family, community, and his passions.A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard served...
Glinda Polly Moon Barge
April 30, 2026
Mrs. Polly Moon Barge, age 81 of Gay, Georgia, formerly of Dallas, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born September 29, 1944 in Cobb County, Georgia, daughter of the late Lawrence Moon and the late Nellie Davis Moon.
She dedicated over 10+years of her life to the field of investment management having worked for the Invesco Company and...
Bradley Lemar Popham
April 27, 2026
Bradley "Brad Brad" Popham passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on November 26, 1978, in Marietta, Georgia. Brad lived a life filled with adventure and joy, right up until the very end.Brad was a dedicated truck driver by trade. He had a special fondness for his F-150 truck, which took him on...
Walter Philip Pelter
April 26, 2026
Walter Philip Pelter, age 64, of Buchanan, Georgia, peacefully left this world on April 26, 2026, Philip was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 9, 1961, the son of the late John William Pelter and the late Martha Willene Butler Pelter. Philip graduated from DeKalb Technical School and was a retired tanker driver.Philip was a man of deep faith who...
Dianne Foster
April 23, 2026
Dianne Foster, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, at the age of 67. Born on January 11, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, Dianne was the daughter of the late Paschal and Barbara DeBorde.As a dedicated homemaker, Dianne created a warm and loving environment for her family. At one time, Dianne and her husband, Randy, owned...
JB Hawkins
April 22, 2026
Mr. John Bennett (JB) Hawkins, Jr., age 79, of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
He retired from Atlantic Steel and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
JB is survived by his wife Connie Hawkins, stepdaughters Lisa Dinning, Anissa (Greg) Weaver, and son-in-law Ryan Walton, grandchildren Karlie and Chad Weaver,...
Howard Garland
April 21, 2026
Howard Garland, born September 8, 1946, in Murphy, North Carolina, passed away after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and a faithful servant of God whose life reflected kindness, humility, and unwavering faith.
Howard was the son of Ed and Desma Garland and grew up alongside his siblings Betty Davis, Danny Garland, Harold Garland,...
Donald John Halchak Sr.
April 20, 2026
Donald John Halchak, Sr. 75, currently of Dallas, GA. and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA. died peacefully on Monday April 20, 2026.
He was born September 13, 1950 to John and Catherine Pikaitis Halchak. Donnie attended Holy Trinity Grade School and GAR High School. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army Reserve assigned to the 300th Army Field Hospital as a Medic....
Carolyn "Lynn" Spinks
April 19, 2026
Carolyn "Lynn" Spinks of Dallas, GA, 74, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 in her home, with her loving husband by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Lynn was born on November 29, 1951 in Camp LeJune, North Carolina to Charlene "Lee" Marie Casteel and Charles "Chuck" Roy Sparks. They lived a life of adventure...
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