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Obituaries for Hiram, GA, Paulding County & Surrounding Areas

Ross Neil Trollinger

Ross Neil Trollinger

April 10, 2020

Ross Neil Trollinger, age 32, of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1987 in Atlanta, GA, to his parents; Terry Trollinger and Karen Bureau. Ross worked as a crane operator for Heaton Erecting, Inc. and was a member of The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union 926. In his...

Douglas Corley

Douglas Corley

April 9, 2020

Douglas Corley, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1945 in Dallas, GA, to his late parents; Amos and Florence Corley. Douglas worked as a clerical for over 30 years at ABF Freight Lines and was a faithful member of Narroway Baptist Church. Mr. Corley was a loving...

Roberta Ann Slay

Roberta Ann Slay

March 29, 2020

Roberta Ann Slay, age 56, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1963 in Marietta, GA, to her loving parents; Robert and Frankie McNelley. Mrs. Slay achieved a associates degree in social services and later went on to care for Cobb County Senior Citizens, which she loved so much....

Ronnie Smith

Ronnie Smith

March 29, 2020

Ronnie Smith, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Tanner Medical Center in East Alabama. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Atlanta, GA, to his loving parents; Ronald Smith Sr. and Carolyn B. Smith. Ronnie owned Marble Smith Inc. for almost 20 years, where he worked as a professional...

Zellar Mae Brannan

Zellar Mae Brannan

March 29, 2020

Zellar Mae Brannan, age 81, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 13, 1938 in Alabama to her late parents; Jewettie and Edie Stephens. Zellar worked as a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Brannan was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will...

Dudley Lee Poe

Dudley Lee Poe

March 26, 2020

Dudley Lee Poe III, age 88, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Aspen Village. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, to his late parents; Dudley and Mabel Poe. Dudley worked as the vice president of sales for General Roofing Company for 20 years and was Methodist by faith. Mr. Poe...

Ricky Johnson

Ricky Johnson

March 24, 2020

Ricky Johnson, age 58, of Hiram, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1961 in Mobile AL to his late parents Allie Mae and Joe Landson. Ricky was the owner and operator of Professional Walls and Ceilings. In his spare time, he greatly enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and coaching his girls’ softball...

Norma Jean Fox

Norma Jean Fox

March 20, 2020

Norma Jean Fox, age 92, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Texas, to her late parents; Stephen and Lottie Brown. Mrs. Fox worked as a homemaker and was Church of God by faith. In her spare time, Norma greatly enjoyed working with the youth, which she did...

James A. Christie

James A. Christie

March 18, 2020

James A. Christie, age 79, of Dallas, GA, (formally of Savannah, GA.) passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born on June 24, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to his late parents; William and Lena Christie. James was a retired plumber and was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Cedartown, GA. He bravely served in the...

Elizabeth Ann Brown

Elizabeth Ann Brown

March 15, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Brown, age 52, of Dallas, GA, passed away on March 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1968 in New York to her late parents; Walter and Vera Arnold. Mrs. Brown worked as a merchandise specialist for Kroger for several years. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who was dearly...

Sheryl Diane (Barger)  Entrekin

Sheryl Diane (Barger) Entrekin

March 14, 2020

Sheryl Diane Entrekin, age 62 of Temple, GA passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1957 to the late Elbert Barger and Catherine (Perry) Barger. Sheryl was a dental hygienist and homemaker.

Survivors include her loving husband, James, of almost 35 years; her daughters, Ashley Lindsey and Jenna Lindsey; her brother,...

Dallas Ann (Bond)  Dennis

Dallas Ann (Bond) Dennis

March 14, 2020

Dallas Ann (Bond) Dennis, age 82 of Dallas, Georgia passed from this life March 14, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1937 in Jefferson, Georgia to the late Dallas and Idoomie Stephens Bond.

Mrs. Dennis was a much-loved teacher for many years. She began her career in Paulding County as a home economics teacher at Dallas...

Freddy Lee Wisener

Freddy Lee Wisener

March 13, 2020

Freddy Lee Wisener, age 59 of Dallas, GA passed away on March 13, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1960 to the late John Lee and Lois Irene Wisener. Freddy was a truck driver by trade and worked for PKW Supply. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Margaret Ann Pace, half-brothers; Roger...

Ava Voyles

Ava Voyles

March 11, 2020

Ava Nicole Voyles, age 6, passed away on March 11, 2020 after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 2013 in Austell, GA to her loving parents; Chris and Tiffany Voyles. Ava stayed strong and fought through all the difficulties she faced with a smile. She was an inspiration.

Ava is...

Vernon Wendell Cooper

Vernon Wendell Cooper

March 11, 2020

Vernon Wendell Cooper, age 56, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was born on July 28, 1963 in Dallas, GA, to his loving parents; Wendell and Maxine Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked as a retail manager for over 35 years and was Christian by faith. Vernon was a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather...

Carol Marie Oby

Carol Marie Oby

March 9, 2020

Carol Marie Oby, age 82, of Tucson, AZ, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Minot, North Dakota to her late parents; George Gesell and Effie Minerva. Mrs. Oby worked in sales and was Christian by faith. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be dearly missed...

Angel Lynn Sisson

Angel Lynn Sisson

March 1, 2020

Angel Lynn Sisson, age 46, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1973 in Marietta, GA, to her parents; Tommy Sisson and Cynthia Allen. Mrs. Sisson was a faithful member of New Seasons Church. Angel was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend who will be...

Jody Maloy

Jody Maloy

March 1, 2020

Jody Maloy, age 61, of Hiram, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents; Leonard and Ruth Sawicki. Mrs. Maloy worked as a Clerical for Acosta Sales and was Catholic by faith. In her free time, Jody...

Nell Tant Tibbitts

Nell Tant Tibbitts

March 1, 2020

Nell Tant Tibbitts, age 87, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 3, 1932 in Talladega, AL. to her late parents; William and Essie Tant. Mrs. Tibbitts worked as a hairdresser for 40 years which she greatly enjoyed She was a faithful...

Lennah Paulsen

Lennah Paulsen

February 29, 2020

Lennah Paulsen, age 13, of Dallas, GA, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 29, 2020 after a 10 month long courageous battle against brain cancer. She was born on December 1, 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Lennah was a 7th grade student at Moses Middle School. Miss Paulsen was a cherished and loving daughter, sister,...