OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Daisy Juanita (Burdett)  Welch

Daisy Juanita (Burdett) Welch

February 24, 2023

Daisy J Welch passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on September 28, 1939, to the late Alexander and Daisy Scott Burdett in Stockbridge, GA. She was a graduate of Stockbridge High School and Brenau University. Daisy was a hardworking and doting mother raising six children. She enjoyed baking and crafting, but her...

Melba (Hogue)  Bagwell

Melba (Hogue) Bagwell

February 21, 2023

Melba Louise Bagwell passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born July 10, 1930, to the late Lyman and Lois Griswell Hogue. Melba was a charter and devoted member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 65 years, along with her late husband, Wendy Bagwell. She held a 45-year record for perfect Sunday school attendance all at Pleasant Grove....

Linda Jean Hughes

Linda Jean Hughes

February 21, 2023

Linda Jean Hughes passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1949, a daughter of the late Roland and Mary Mask in Fayetteville, GA. She worked in the banking industry for 35 years. Linda was a simple woman with simple needs. She was a hard worker, who loved working in her yard and enjoyed the...

Greg L. Williams

Greg L. Williams

February 21, 2023

Greg Williams passed away February 21, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1971 to George and Lettie Williams. Greg was a huge Georgia Bulldog and NASCAR fan. He loved watching the game and races with his family. Greg was a big family man who cherished every moment with them. He loved traveling, going on cruises with his family,...

Johnny Wayne Cohran Jr.

Johnny Wayne Cohran Jr.

February 21, 2023

Johnny Cohran of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Feb 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert "Poppy" Wendel

Robert "Poppy" Wendel

February 21, 2023

Robert "Poppy" Wendel passed away on February 21, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1944 to the late Gus and Lillian Wendel. Poppy was a honest and kind man. He always did the right thing and put others before himself. He was a wonderful caretaker to many and he strived to always be there for those in his...

Frederick Ernest Braue

Frederick Ernest Braue

February 18, 2023

Frederick (Fred) Braue, Sr. (1946-2023), passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Fred made his home in North Caldwell, New Jersey, where he raised his three children with his wife, Carol (nee Lynn). His passion for trains was apparent to all who knew him. He loved refurbishing Lionel trains...

Judy Iris (Presnell)  Studstill

Judy Iris (Presnell) Studstill

February 18, 2023

Judy Studstill, 78, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on April 27, 1944, in Ellenwood Georgia to the late Rudolph and Celesta Presnell. She was a member of Welcome Baptist Church of Hiram and worked as a printer for 34 years for the Cobb County Board of Education. She loved her family...

Tammy Darlene (Hunter)  Gillespie

Tammy Darlene (Hunter) Gillespie

February 16, 2023

Tammy Darlene Gillespie passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1961 to Bobby and Winnie Hunter. Tammy was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church and loved her church family. She was passionate for Christ and loved reading her Bible. Tammy's family was most important to her. She loved her husband, Terry, her family,...

Samuel Scott Adkins

Samuel Scott Adkins

February 15, 2023

Samuel "Sam" Adkins passed away on February 15, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1997, to Rick Adkins and Tina Higgins. Sam loved skateboarding, painting, and drawing. He was always trying to help people, and he enjoyed learning new things. Sam was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend who will be so dearly missed. Sam is...

Laura Ann Holcomb

Laura Ann Holcomb

February 15, 2023

Laura Ann Holcomb passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1984 to Randy Wilson and Cheryl Wood. Laura loved talking on the phone with her family and friends. She was all about her people and cherished every one of them. Her son, Richard, was the apple of her eye. Laura adored him and loved...

Linda K. (Sobecki)  Lee

Linda K. (Sobecki) Lee

February 14, 2023

Linda K. Lee, 75, passed away on February 14, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1947 to the late Wallace and Althea Sobecki in Michigan City, Indiana. Linda was a school teacher for over 20 years. Before retiring she worked at Douglas County School District as a kindergarten teacher. Linda was voted the most outstanding teacher and was...

Joyce Annette Walker

Joyce Annette Walker

February 13, 2023

Joyce "Joy" Annette Walker passed away from natural causes on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1955, daughter of the late James and Judith Summers in Marietta, GA. Joy grew up in Austell, GA and eventually moved to Dallas, GA where she raised her children. She worked at the Georgia Department of Revenue for 36...

Randall Charles Thompson

Randall Charles Thompson

February 13, 2023

Randall "Randy" Thompson passed away on February 13, 2023.  He was born on July 1, 1949, to the late Charles William and Annie Ruth Thompson.  He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and graduated with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.  Randy was a retired Commander for the US Navy and proudly served as a SeaBee during his military career. ...

Carol Sue Jelks

Carol Sue Jelks

February 12, 2023

Carol Sue Jelks passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1939 to the late Louis and Martha Jelks. Carol enjoyed going shopping and loved finding things at thrift stores. Her favorite thing was cheering on her favorite college football team, Alabama. Carol will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Thomas Clayton Moore

Thomas Clayton Moore

February 10, 2023

Thomas Clayton Moore, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1953 to the late James and Merdelle Moore of Marietta, Ga. Thomas retired from Lockheed Martin as a Sealent Crib Attendant after 38 years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing his guitar, and anything involving cars, especially...

Shirley (Browning)  Miller

Shirley (Browning) Miller

February 9, 2023

Shirley Miller passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was born on March 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Ben and Vera Browning. She worked at seamstress for over 50 years at Hubbard Clothing Company. Shirley was very dedicated to her family. Shirley had a passion for yard work and a love for helping to keep Smyrna...

Louvie Lynn Locklear

Louvie Lynn Locklear

February 8, 2023

Louvie Lynn Locklear passed away on February 8, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1970 to Clifford Locklear and Rebecca Dale Jones Wilbanks. Louvie loved to dance and sing. She was such a light in all her loved ones lives and she will be so missed. Louvie is survived by her boyfriend, Michael Tompkins; her mother, Dale Jones Wilbanks;...

Edith Carole (Rodgers)  Simmons

Edith Carole (Rodgers) Simmons

February 6, 2023

Edith Carole Simmons passed away on February 6, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1938 to the late John and Bernice Rodgers. Edith was a faithful member of New Season Church alongside her husband, Earnest. She loved her church and being a devoted servant of the Lord. Edith had a strong love for people. Her kindness and caring...

Christopher John Harper

Christopher John Harper

February 5, 2023

Christopher Harper of Butler, Georgia passed away on Feb 5, 2023. A Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Monday, March 6, 2023 at Clark Funeral Home. Memorial Service for Christopher will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 6, 2023 at Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Hall officiating.