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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Billy Clayton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

CT Warren

CT Warren

April 18, 2026

Charles Thomas "CT" Warren Jr passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 78.

Born in Dallas, GA on October 5, 1947. CT was raised in the New Georgia Community by his mother Annie Ruth Davis; and his aunt and uncle, Joe and Geneva Scoggins. He lived a life filled with love, laughter, and...

Betty Jean Honea

Betty Jean Honea

April 17, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Leatherwood Honea, age 91, of Villa Rica, departed this life peacefully on April 17, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1934 in Clear Creek, Georgia, the daughter of the late Jesse James Leatherwood and the late Leila Viola Fendley Leatherwood, Betty lived a rich and fulfilling life, marked by her unwavering faith, resilience, and love for...

Skeet Jones

Skeet Jones

April 17, 2026

Carl Edwin "Skeet" Jones, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on March 4, 1963, in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents, Carlos Jones and the late Shelvie Jones, Skeet lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and deep love for the people around him.

Skeet was a skilled...

James David Carlisle

James David Carlisle

April 15, 2026

James David Carlisle, affectionately known as Jimmy, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on February 7, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Thomas and Belle Carlisle, Jimmy devoted his life to his family and his community.

A seasoned professional in the construction industry, Jimmy built his career as an elevator installer and...

Tami Lee Otoupal

Tami Lee Otoupal

April 14, 2026

Tami Otoupal, age 57, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Born in Bellaire, Ohio, she was the daughter of Elaine Lantz and the late Paul Wright.

Tami was a longtime resident of Georgia and dearly loved the country life she called home. She considered herself a true country girl and found joy in the outdoors, in simple pleasures, and...