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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Bernard Harris Sr.

Bernard Harris Sr.

July 10, 2022

Bernard Harris Sr., 97, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on July 10, 2022. He was born in Lowendesboro, Alabama on July 16, 1924 to the late Turner and Mary Harris. Bernard moved from Alabama at an early age to Toledo, Ohio where he met and united in holy matrimony with Effie L. Flemister on November 12, 1946. The couple...

Martha Sue (Foster)  Byrd

Martha Sue (Foster) Byrd

July 8, 2022

Martha Sue Byrd, age 90, passed away on July 8, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1932 to the late Luther and Nora Foster. She was a faithful member of Wayside Baptist Church along side her husband, Harold. Martha had a heart of gold and enjoyed serving others. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was...

Thomas Daniel Bitner

Thomas Daniel Bitner

July 7, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" Bitner passed away July 7, 2022. He was born on December 20, 1959 to the late Marvin Bitner Sr. and Julia Bitner. Tommy enjoyed hunting and fishing, being the family jokester, and spending time with those he loved. He was always telling stories of the good ol' days and made sure everyone around him knew a thing...

Edward Luther China III

Edward Luther China III

July 7, 2022

Edward "Ed" L. China III, 63, of Dallas, Ga, passed away on July 7, 2022. Ed was born March 11, 1959 to the late Edward Luther China Jr. and Gladys Lenore. Ed enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. He had a passion for cars, wood working, and loved the Braves. Ed was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather,...

Kathy Jean (Boss)  Wiseman

Kathy Jean (Boss) Wiseman

July 7, 2022

Kathy Jean Wiseman passed away on July 7, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1956 to the late William and Jean Boss. Kathy worked at Publix for many years and was awarded a number of awards due to her kindness and how many customers loved her. She had the heart of an angel and was a kind, generous...

Glen Edward Lane

Glen Edward Lane

July 6, 2022

Glen Edward Lane, 53, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 6, 2022 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA.  He was born on July 10, 1968 in Lumberton, NC to the late John Henry Smith and Nettie Mae Lane.

Glen graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC. He started his 24 year truck driving...

Glen Edward Lane

Glen Edward Lane

July 6, 2022

Glen Lane of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Jul 6, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Linda Louise (Carroll)  Rakestraw

Linda Louise (Carroll) Rakestraw

July 6, 2022

Linda Louise Carroll Rakestraw passed away on July 6, while holding the hand of her husband of 57 years. She was born on March 5, 1947 to the late Evelyn and Roy Carroll. Linda loved her family and enjoyed time spent with her Grandsons most of all. She enjoyed traveling, reading, word find puzzles, shopping and watch Hallmark Movies....

William L (Gillette)  Gillette

William L (Gillette) Gillette

July 5, 2022

William Lee Gillette, 80, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on July 5, 2022, of natural causes. Bill was born on February 9, 1942, to Donald and Veronica Gillette in Watertown, New York. After graduating from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1960, Bill went on to study Accounting and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. As a...

Gwendolyn June (Prather)  Prather

Gwendolyn June (Prather) Prather

July 5, 2022

Gwendolyn June Prather passed away on July 5, 2022. She was born on January 12, 1959 to the late William and Marjorie Prather. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Hoyt Prather, David Prather, Mike Prather, Roger Prather, Regina Prather, Bobby Joe Prather, Larry Prather, Douglas L. Prather, Charles Prather, and Troy Prather. She is survived by her son,...

Barbara Delores (Shelton)  Stonecypher

Barbara Delores (Shelton) Stonecypher

July 5, 2022

Barbara Delores Stonecypher passed away on July 5, 2022. She was born on April 19, 1941 to the late Clinton and Leler Shelton. Barbara loved her family and treasured her time spent with them. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and they were very important to her. Barbara was and will continue to be very loved and...

Christopher David Coleman

Christopher David Coleman

July 3, 2022

Christopher David Coleman was born on February 26, 1992 in Toledo, Ohio. As those that knew Chris can attest, he had a caring nature and tenacious spirit. He had a laugh that could warm a home, and a sense of humor that made everyone feel like they were in on the joke. Chris served in the Georgia Air National...

Deidri (Cain)  McBrayer

Deidri (Cain) McBrayer

July 3, 2022

Services for Deidri Cain McBrayer will be held at Clark Funeral Home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. Memorial Services will be held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel and will begin at 2:00pm with Pastor Thomas Blagg officiating. The family requests that if you wish to send flowers, please do so...

Carolyn Ann (Williams)  Whitley

Carolyn Ann (Williams) Whitley

June 30, 2022

Carolyn Ann Whitley passed away on June 30, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1942 to the late Dallas and Blanche Williams. Carolyn's life was centered around God and her family. Both were very important to her and she lived an honest and pure life. Carolyn was the owner and operator of her own business, Whitley's Personal Care...

Richard Kuykendall

Richard Kuykendall

June 28, 2022

Richard Kuykendall passed away on June 28, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1939 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Kuykendall. Richard was a United States Army Veteran and he worked as a truck driver for 50 years. When he wasn't on the road, he enjoyed watching races, westerns, and traveling with his wife. In addition to his...

Susan "Susie" (Starnes)  Newbold

Susan "Susie" (Starnes) Newbold

June 26, 2022

Susan "Susie" Odette Newbold passed away on June 26, 2022. She was born on December 23, 1956 to the late Ray and Carolyn Starnes. Susie was a huge bingo fan and she enjoyed reading, making wreaths and flower arrangements. Most of all, she loved being around her family. She lead the children's ministry with her husband, Joe, and her...

Bernadette T (Mirisola)  Blanchette

Bernadette T (Mirisola) Blanchette

June 25, 2022

Bernadette Blanchette passed away on June 25, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1930 to the late Luigi and Mary Mirisola in South Boston, Massachusetts. Bernadette was a devout Catholic, wife, and mother. As the matriarch, she strived to do everything for her family. Whether it be cooking delicious meals, baking treats, or just lending a hand, she...

Ronald Irven McClung

Ronald Irven McClung

June 22, 2022

Ronald Irven McClung, age 88, died June 22, 2022. He was born in Hiram, Paulding County Georgia, on December 10, 1933, to parents: Joseph Taylor McClung and Ethel Gay Grimes McClung.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 69 years, Beatrice Croker McClung, and his children: Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph and wife Donna McClung; Patsy McClung Dorrough, and...

Jeffery Norman Lee Brewer

Jeffery Norman Lee Brewer

June 16, 2022

Jeffery Norman Lee Brewer, 63, of Dallas, GA, passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1959 in Freeport, IL, to the late George William Brewer Sr. and Norma Ann Smeathers Brewer. Jeff owned and operated A+ Asphalt & Seal Coating and worked in the industry for over 30 years. He began as an Elvis...

William Oliver Studstill

William Oliver Studstill

June 14, 2022

William Oliver "Ozzie" Studstill passed away on June 14, 2022. He was born on March 20, 1934 to the late Thomas and Mildred Studstill. Ozzie was a United States Marine Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a hardworking, reliable man who was always there to lend a hand. Ozzie was gentle, kind, and always patient. He...