Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Larry David Nix, born on April 1, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home in Villa Rica, Georgia, on August 31, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a proud great-grandfather.

Larry was a high school graduate who dedicated much of his working life at Sears & Roebuck, Powder Springs Amoco, and Home Depot. Before...

Aug 25, 2025

Noah Michael Withrow could not wait to start his life, and so he decided to make a four-week early entrance on December 5, 2006. Noah was an absolute blessing to all who knew him during his short life. At fourteen years old, he was diagnosed with cancer, which he bravely fought for over four years until his passing at just...

Aug 25, 2025

Jackie (Lamar) Burgess was born on January 6, 1935, in Atlanta, Ga. was sent to his eternal home on August 25, 2025 in Marietta, Ga. He was the beloved son of Simmie Wimmie and Ella Louise Burgess.

Lamar, attended West Fulton High School, Atlanta Ga. graduated 1953. No absences ; no tardies. He played Jr. Varsity and Varsity football, basketball and...

Aug 25, 2025

Maxine Williams "The McKinney Queen"

April 20, 1937 - August 25, 2025

Maxine Williams, affectionately known as "The McKinney Queen," lived her 88 years with laughter, love, and a spirit as sweet as a cup of tea-with just the right splash of milk.

Born on April 20, 1937, in Forester, Arkansas, to John and Caroline McKinney, Maxine was raised in Bessemer, Alabama, where...

Aug 21, 2025

Jennifer Lauren Smalley LaRocque, age 40, found rest, free from pain, on August 21, 2025. Jen, a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend to all, was born on March 2, 1985, and lived each day with courage and grace, sharing her love, laughter, and light with everyone around her. Jen touched the lives of everyone she met with her big...

Aug 19, 2025

Donald Wayne Pickett (affectionately known as "Don", "Daddy Rabbit", "Zeke", and "Papa") was born on July 10, 1932 to Minnie Finch and Walter Pickett in Durham, North Carolina. One of twelve children, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings. Donald shared 73 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Faith Marie Pickett.

He proudly served in the Korean...

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Cecil Grant Norwood, age 80, of Hiram, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, August 24th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Jeff Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 4pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

A...

Aug 18, 2025

Malachi Alexander Fruchterman passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 15 months, following his battle with a congenital heart defect.Malachi was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 19, 2024 and met his adoptive parents Daniel and Linnea two weeks later. Malachi spent his first 6 months in the hospital and ultimately came home in October of...

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. James Daniel McMichen, age 90, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. The family will receive friends and family members on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 2pm until 4pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.

Born in Cartersville, GA, Mr. McMichen moved to Powder Springs in 1964. After retiring as a Pressman from Star...

Aug 15, 2025

Barbara Margaret Johnson, 80, died August 15, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL to Arthur  and Margaret Johnson. Moved to St. Petersburg, FL  in 1965 and to Marietta, GA in 2022. She is survived by brother Roy Johnson (Judi), three nephews, 4 great nephews, 3 great nieces, 5 great great nephews, 1 great great niece, and cousin, Penny Williams. Barbara was...

Aug 14, 2025

Norma Faye Freeman, age 86, passed away August 14, 2025 surrounded by her family, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Norma was an only child born to Joe and Ruby (Miller) Gordon on January 3, 1939 in Temple, Georgia. She grew up in Waco, Georgia, graduated from Bremen High School in 1957 and attended West...

Aug 8, 2025

David Keith Evans, age 71, passed away August 8, 2025. David, a loving father and husband, was the son of William Keith Evans and Carolyn Whitlock Evans. David was born in Rome, GA and spent most of his childhood and early adult years in Valdosta, GA.

David was a graduate of Valdosta High School, Valdosta State University and Kennesaw State University...

Aug 6, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jerry Davison, 60, in Jinja, Uganda, on August 6, 2025.

Jerry was born on January 29, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Carlton and Mary Davison.

Jerry leaves behind his best friend and wife of 38 years, Cheryl Davison; his three dear children, Erik Davison, Whitney Davison, and Wil Davison; and three...

Aug 6, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Eleanor Ann Fowler Tillery, age 87, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born July 29, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama. Ann lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Steven Jarrett Tillery and her parents William C. and Evelyn Fowler.

She is...

Aug 6, 2025

David Lee Garren, age 54, passed away on August 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Nelson and Barbara Garren.David was born in Barberton, OH and lived in Cobb County since 1985. He graduated from Osborne High School in 1989. He loved cooking and especially making cookies at Christmas time and potato salad for events, and was...

Aug 5, 2025

George Emmanuel Yarbrough V, affectionately known as “Ghost”, was born on February 28, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to George Jr. and Edith Cheesebourough Yarbrough. From an early age, Ghost was precocious, inquisitive, and bright—equal parts loving and daring, with a fearless spirit that carried into every stage of his life.

In middle school and high school, Ghost was a fierce competitor...

Aug 5, 2025

Ralph A. Crain, 93, of Marietta passed on August 5 after a long life well lived. Born May 13, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, Mr. Crain enlisted in the USAF in 1950, and served much of that time at Thule AFB in Greenland, where he was a lab and medical technician. Much of his mission at Thule was classified ("They...

Aug 5, 2025

Cecil Lamar Tapley, born on June 29, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on August 5, 2025, at Kennestone Hospital. Throughout his life, Cecil demonstrated unwavering dedication and generosity, traits that defined both his personal and professional endeavors.

Cecil embarked on a successful career as an air conditioning mechanic, contributing over 30 years of service at Lockheed Martin. His technical skills...

Aug 3, 2025

Dr. Dale E. Enix, age 70, died Sunday August 3rd, 2025 in his home with his fiance, Ginny, by his side. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia.

Dale was born in St. Petersburg, Florida to Clyde and Gene Enix July 2,...