Obituaries
Mary Carolyn Hester Roberts
Sep 23, 2025
Mary Carolyn Hester Roberts, age 82, passed away on September 23, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM...
Joey Whitfield
Sep 22, 2025
Joseph “Big Joey” Ramsey Whitfield passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born on September 11th, 1971, in Austell, GA. He graduated from McEachern High School in 1989, and joined the United States Army soon after in 1990. Joey served active duty in the Army from 1990-1993, serving as a multichannel communications system operator. He was honorably discharged...
Mary Alice Hardiman
Sep 22, 2025
Mary Alice Hardiman, age 91, of Acworth, Georgia passed away Monday, September 22nd, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Georgia Memorial Park at 2:00 PM in Marietta, Georgia.
Born in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hardiman was a successful businesswoman...
Patsy Hutto
Sep 19, 2025
Patsy (Pat) Gaydean Hutto of Marietta, GA went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2025.
She is survived by her sister Julie (David) Smith, niece Kelley Smith and nephew Michael Smith.
Pat taught at Westside Elementary in Marietta before retiring. She was a member of 1st United Methodist in Marietta.
A visitation will be held at West Cobb Funeral Home Thursday,...
Barbara Fowler Reece
Sep 18, 2025
Barbara Fowler Reece passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 9, 1936, as Barbara Emily Fowler, she was a beloved wife, mother, nana, and sister. She lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and love.
Barbara cherished her life at the family cabin on the lake, a place where she enjoyed hosting family...
Pansy Jean Brooks
Sep 18, 2025
Pansy "Pat" Jean Brooks was 91 years of age when she died of natural causes on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 in her home in Hiram Georgia.
Pat was the daughter of Walter and Ruby Todd of Atlanta Georgia where she was born and lived across from Grant Park. At the age of twelve, her family moved to Cobb County where she...
John Franklin Crawford, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
John Franklin Crawford, Jr., age 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.
Born and raised in Atlanta, John graduated from Therrell High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force as a loadmaster during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he enjoyed a long and dedicated 45-year career with Kroger, where he was well-respected by colleagues...
Randall Dilbeck
Sep 16, 2025
Randall Dilbeck, a cherished husband, dad, poppa, and friend, entered in the presence of the Lord on September 16, 2025. Born on June 6, 1947, in Marietta, Georgia, Randall lived a life marked by love, service, and commitment to his family, church, and country.
A veteran, Randall was drafted and served honorably in the United States Army at the rank of...
John E. Hobbs IV
Sep 15, 2025
Born May 8,1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away September 15,2025. Educated with a PhD in Physics, John spent his career as an engineer for Lockheed and Western Union, eventually traveling the country troubleshooting and training as an independent contractor.
At home, John could fix anything- but if he couldn’t, he’d save the broken item for parts or to keep working on...
Elystan Reynold Aubrey
Sep 14, 2025
Elystan “ER” Aubrey, 63, passed away on September 14th in Marietta, Georgia, under hospice care.
ER was born in Bermuda to loving parents, Diane York Aubrey and Elystan Reynold Aubrey, Sr. He lived on the island until he was nineteen, when he was injured in a traffic accident on his way to work at the family jewelry store. After months in...
Will Ed Thompson, Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Will “Ed” Thompson Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 1, 1941, Ed lived a life marked by faith, generosity, and joy.
He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964, carrying the values of service, integrity, and loyalty...
Robert Saunders
Sep 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Maurice Saunders passed peacefully into his heavenly home on September 13, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born in Washington, D.C., on August 4, 1934, Bob was the eighth of nine children to Raymond and Helen Cooper Saunders. At the age of twelve, he was saved by grace, beginning a lifelong walk of faith that guided every chapter of...
Reginald Dessources
Sep 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Reginald "Reggie" Dessources, who left this world on September 11, 2025 at the age of 62 after a brave fight with liver cancer.
Born on May 25, 1963, Reginald lived a life of purpose, principle, and love. He dedicated his career as a supply teacher to guiding and inspiring the next generation. His...
Robert Wade Ellis
Sep 10, 2025
Robert “Wade” Ellis, age 52, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Michael and Ann Ellis.
Wade was a devoted Christian, a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. He grew up in Powder Springs and went on to play college football, a sport he remained passionate about...
Preston Lee Fant
Sep 8, 2025
Master Firefighter Preston Fant, 53, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away in the line of duty on September 8, 2025, while serving with DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
Born on January 18, 1972, in Marietta Georgia, Preston was the son of Tommy Fant and the late Peggy Fant. He grew up in Mableton and attended Pebblebrook High School, where he wrestled and...
John Gary Rader
Sep 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Gary Rader, who left this world on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born on December 29, 1961, John lived a life filled with music, a love for animals, and was truly a dreamer. John had a remarkable gift for looking at the best in everyone and easily made friends with...
David Charles Gibson
Sep 5, 2025
David Charles Gibson, age 78, of Smyrna, Georgia, was born on September 20, 1946 in Kennesaw, GA and sadly passed away at his home after a brief illness on September 5, 2025. He was raised by Polly Boring Gibson and Fred Joseph Gibson. David was a dedicated family man who was the first in his family to work his way...
Eric Don Harris
Sep 5, 2025
Eric Don Harris, born on February 7, 1972, in Oklahoma City, and a cherished member of our community, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Austell. He dedicated an impressive 33 years to his career, during which he fostered relationships that felt more like family than colleagues. Res by all who knew him, Eric’s impact was profound, leaving a legacy...
Timothy Edward Standard
Sep 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our beloved, husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother, and friend, Timothy (Tim) Edward Standard, who went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of September 4, 2025, at the age of 50. After battling illness for many years, Tim passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and received...
Justin Samuel Snow
Sep 2, 2025
Justin Snow, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 52.
Born on September 14, 1972, in Auburn, New York, Justin lived a life filled with laughter, love, and unwavering dedication to those around him. He began his professional journey by founding his own real estate appraisal...
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