Obituaries

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...