Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 11, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 2, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Jackson, age 88, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15th, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, with Rev. Mike Cronin officiating.

A native of Inverness, Florida, Mrs. Jackson graduated with a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M, where she met the love...

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.

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