Obituaries

Eleanor Ann Fowler Tillery

Eleanor Ann Fowler Tillery

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...

David Lee Garren

David Lee Garren

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...

George "Ghost" Emmanuel Yarbrough, V

George "Ghost" Emmanuel Yarbrough, V

Aug 5, 2025

Obituary will be posted as soon as available.

Ralph Arthur Crain

Ralph Arthur Crain

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...

Cecil Lamar Tapley

Cecil Lamar Tapley

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...

Dr. Dale Edward Enix

Dr. Dale Edward Enix

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,...

Gladys Baker Knuth

Gladys Baker Knuth

Jul 31, 2025

Gladys Baker Knuth, age 88, of Dallas, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2025. Born on July 20, 1937, in Denver, Colorado. Gladys lived a life overflowing with faith, love, creativity, and devotion to the people she cherished.

Her love for Jesus Christ was the heartbeat of her life. She walked closely with Him...

Susan Armstrong

Susan Armstrong

Jul 31, 2025

Susan Armstrong, age 66, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Susan's warm heart and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Powder Springs, Susan lived a life grounded in love, compassion, and service. She is preceded in death by her...

Vioris Almena Brown

Vioris Almena Brown

Jul 28, 2025

Vioris Almena Brown (Vie, Aunt Vie, Auntie Vie) was born Friday, March 19, 1943 to Hazel Blake and Stanley Pusey in Black River, St. Elizabeth Jamaica WI. She was the eldest of several siblings.

She worked in Kingston for many years, before moving to

Hamilton, Bermuda where she met and married the love of her life Amos Brown (AKA Rockie), for 52...

Christine Presley

Christine Presley

Jul 27, 2025

Christine Gene Alexander Bishop Presley "Grandy"

February 12, 1947 - July 27, 2025

Christine Gene Alexander Presley, lovingly known as Grandy, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Cambridge, Ohio, on February 12, 1947, Christine was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cast an endearing, loving presence in the lives of those who had the privilege...

John Robert Hunt, Sr.

John Robert Hunt, Sr.

Jul 27, 2025

John Robert Hunt, Sr., age 59, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away July 27, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father William Richard Hunt Jr., his mother Betty Ann (Payne) Hunt, his brother William Richard Hunt III, and his sister Elizabeth Dalmira Hunt. John was an avid cyclist, a world traveler, an animal lover, and was known across the...

Mary Ellen Rivers

Mary Ellen Rivers

Jul 25, 2025

Mary Ellen Rivers, Age 92, of Marietta, Ga, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away in hospice at Tranquility Kennesaw, on the morning of July 25, 2025. Mary Ellen is survived by her Niece Michelle Rivers Barrett (Jeff) and Misty Rivers Ham (Mike) , and her nephew, Ed Rivers ,Jr. (Kelly). Mary Ellen was a beloved community member for her entire life,...

Charles Edward Bethel

Charles Edward Bethel

Jul 24, 2025

Charles Edward Bethel, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at his home in Smyrna, GA on Thursday, July 24, 2025, to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was born on November 1, 1939, to Raymond Leon and Mildred Louise Bethel in Greenfield, TN. He was the eldest of four...

Xavier Medina

Xavier Medina

Jul 24, 2025

Xavier Medina, a bright and spirited young man, was born on November 17, 2005. He graced the world with his warm heart and vibrant personality until his untimely passing in a tragic motorcycle accident on July 24, 2025. At just 19 years of age, Xavier had already made a remarkable impression on those fortunate enough to cross paths with him.

Xavier...

Dale Stevenson

Dale Stevenson

Jul 23, 2025

Dale D Stevenson, a cherished family man and devoted husband, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2025. Born July 2, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois. Dale lived a life marked by dedication to both his family and career.

Dale was married to his loving and devoted bride Barbara for 63 years. They met as teenagers...

Jewel Haddox Morgan

Jewel Haddox Morgan

Jul 22, 2025

Mrs. Jewel Haddox Morgan, age 95, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Darrin Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Powder Springs. The family will receive friends from...

Gwendolyn Faye Grindley

Gwendolyn Faye Grindley

Jul 20, 2025

Gwendolyn 'Faye' Grindley passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at the age of 84, following a battle with heart failure. During her last week of life she was surrounded by family and friends and spoke of her excitement to meet Jesus.

Born in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Cleddie and Nellie Phillips, Faye was the youngest of three girls. Her love of...

Ruth "Tomi" Irene Hopkins

Ruth "Tomi" Irene Hopkins

Jul 20, 2025

Ruth Irene Hopkins, a beloved figure in her community and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Dallas, Georgia. Born on May 1, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia, Ruth, known affectionately by those close to her as “Tomi Ruth” lived a life filled with love, music, dancing and dedication to those around her.

She was a devoted wife...

Rebecca Ann Smith

Rebecca Ann Smith

Jul 20, 2025

Rebecca Ann Smith, age 73, passed away on July 20, 2025. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel.Family will receive friends Thursday, 24th of July, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory.

Phyllis Ann Hardy

Phyllis Ann Hardy

Jul 19, 2025

Phyllis Ann Kegley Hardy, age 82, died peacefully on July 19, 2025, at WellStar Community Hospice Tranquility at Cobb surrounded by family. She lived in Cobb County, Georgia. She was a native of Verner, West Virginia and moved to Atlanta in 1965.

Phyllis worked mainly in the Food Distribution Industry her entire life. She retired from Bunzl after 29 years of...