Obituaries

James Walter Bennett, Sr.

James Walter Bennett, Sr.

Mar 9, 2026

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Marie Perpetua Hall

Marie Perpetua Hall

Mar 8, 2026

Mrs. Marie Perpetua Grassi Hall, age 65, of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Mableton. Interment services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, March 18th at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.Born in New...

Patricia "Pat" Louise Vaughn

Patricia "Pat" Louise Vaughn

Mar 7, 2026

Patricia 'Pat' Louise Vaughn, a 75-year-old resident of Austell Georgia, entered the Kingdom of God on Saturday March 7, 2026. Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Inurnment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.

Pat was born on July 23, 1950, in Harriman...

John Cocking

John Cocking

Mar 6, 2026

John Cocking, a man of unwavering integrity, quiet strength, and extraordinary drive, passed away on Friday, March 6 in Dallas, Georgia. Born in Sunderland and raised in Murton, England, John was the son of Isabella and Jim Cocking, a coal miner of 51 years, and had an older brother, Jim. From his roots in the North of England, John built...

Sarah Grace Mewborn

Sarah Grace Mewborn

Mar 5, 2026

Sarah Grace Mewborn, 94 of Marietta, Ga. passed away March 5th, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Omar Lee Jorman and Gaynelle Whitmire Jorman. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with Rev. Bill Rorie and Pastor...

Teresa "Terry" Diane Jensen

Teresa "Terry" Diane Jensen

Mar 4, 2026

Dear Friends and Family,

It is with heavy hearts that we remember and celebrate the life of Teresa (Terry) Jensen, a woman whose warmth, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Teresa's devotion to her family was at the heart of everything she did.

Her loving partnership with her husband Courtney was a testament to enduring commitment, and...

Feyisayo Fadase

Feyisayo Fadase

Mar 3, 2026

Obituary and services will be posted as soon as available. 

Ray Vaughn, Jr.

Ray Vaughn, Jr.

Mar 3, 2026

Ray Vaughn, Jr., age 89, of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A Celebration of his Life on what would have been his 90th birthday will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Flint Hill Methodist Church in Hiram, GA with Rev. Joe Buckner officiating. The family will receive friends from 12pm...

Jo B. Bagwell

Jo B. Bagwell

Mar 1, 2026

Jo Bennett Bagwell, age 90, a life-long resident of Cobb County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 surrounded by family. Jo was born February 6, 1936 in the Mars Hill/Stilesboro area of Kennesaw. She attended Kennesaw and Emerson Elementary schools and graduated from Acworth High School. As a child she helped her parents pick cotton and work...

Cecil E. Dickerson

Cecil E. Dickerson

Feb 27, 2026

The Man.

The Myth.

The Legend age 89, passed away on February 27, 2026. Cecil was born in Marietta, GA to Guy Dickerson and Annie Dickerson. Cecil married Linda Dickerson in June of 1957.

He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Dickerson and daughter Kathy Wanamaker. Cecil is survived by 5 children; Suzanne Keegan (Patrick), David Dickerson (Jenny), Virginia Dickerson, Lynn...

Mary Kate Lipscomb

Mary Kate Lipscomb

Feb 26, 2026

Mary Kate Lipscomb, age 70, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on February 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 12:30pm until 2:00 pm at the West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia. The funeral service will follow the visitation at the same location. The family will hold...

Millie Lynn Whitaker

Millie Lynn Whitaker

Feb 25, 2026

Millie Lynn Whitaker was born on February 25, 2026 and received her angel wings as well.

She is survived by her mother: Jessica Lawrence; father: Chance Whitaker; four sisters: Sophee, Madison, Haze, and Ameana Whitaker; grandparents: Tommy and Tracie Gaddy, Joseph Lawrence; one uncle: Jason Lawrence; two cousins: Madison and Mackenize Lawrence.

You will forever be in our hearts.

Abby Ellen Skilling

Abby Ellen Skilling

Feb 24, 2026

Abby Ellen Skilling, 84, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at home in Marietta, Georgia, from the effects of cancer. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 9, 1942, to Roy and Marion White Modglin. Her early years were shaped by her father's Air Force service, which included time living in Japan-a period that sparked her lifelong love...

Elaine Halcome Kuglar

Elaine Halcome Kuglar

Feb 23, 2026

Elaine Halcome Kuglar, 83, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away on February 23, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Elaine’s life was a testament to love, selflessness, service and joy.

Elaine dedicated her life to giving and caring for others. She was the light in the room. The person that everyone wanted to spend time with. She changed...

Judy D. Bishop

Judy D. Bishop

Feb 22, 2026

Judy D. Bishop, 70, of Winston, GA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Mozley Memorial Gardens in Lithia Springs, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Bishop, Sr.,...

Debbie S. Snyder

Debbie S. Snyder

Feb 22, 2026

Debbie Snyder, 63, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Dallas, GA. Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Strong and Ruby Russell. 

Debbie was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the parents of Fred Strong...

Cora Lee Sellars Knotts

Cora Lee Sellars Knotts

Feb 22, 2026

Our beloved mother, Cora Lee Sellars Knotts, 94, peacefully entered Heaven's gates on February 22, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Throughout her life and right up to the very end, Cora Lee's quick wit, warm sense of humor, and deep love for her family and friends never faded. She remained grateful for the long, beautiful life she was given and never...

Martha JoAnne Dobbs

Martha JoAnne Dobbs

Feb 21, 2026

Martha JoAnne Dobbs, 85, of Kennesaw, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus, on February 21, 2026. She is rejoined with our mother in Heaven and no doubt she is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was a cherished sister, aunt, and friend and her presence will be deeply missed.

A celebration of JoAnne's life will be held...

Carolyn Anita Hammond

Carolyn Anita Hammond

Feb 21, 2026

Carolyn Anita Sutton Hammond, age 81, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Friday, February 27, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Thomas Blagg officiating. Burial will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Park.Born in Rome, GA, Mrs. Hammond had lived...