Obituaries

Jimmy Elzey

Jimmy Elzey

Oct 27, 2025

Full Obituary Coming on Tuesday, October 28th.

Deon Lotter

Deon Lotter

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. Deon Daniel Lotter, age 63, of Hiram, GA passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Snyder Turner and Brian Busby officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Willard Earl Chatham

Willard Earl Chatham

Oct 22, 2025

Willard Earl Chatham

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.

June 17,1944 – October 22, 2025

Willard Earl Chatham, of Jackson Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 81. Willard was a genuine original, who had a love for life, a wicked sense of humor, and a generous heart.

He was born on June 17, 1944, in Canton, Mississippi, to...

Timothy Lyle Sheats

Timothy Lyle Sheats

Oct 21, 2025

Timothy Lyle Sheats of Dallas, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the age of 47.

Born on August 9th, 1978 in Marietta, Ga. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Sandy Sheats, Brother Daniel Sheats Jr. and his wife Kimberly, and Sister Pamela Austin. Along with nephews Avery and Mason Self, Andrew Paredes, and niece Anna Self.

Tim...

Steven Brian Loudermilk

Steven Brian Loudermilk

Oct 18, 2025

Steven Brian Loudermilk, 61, of Dallas Georgia passed away Saturday October 18, 2025. Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.

Born on October 10, 1964 in Knoxville Tennessee to Father William Kenneth Loudermilk (Deceased) and Mother Barbara L. Sparks.

He was a wonderful Father to Stevi...

Leander Curtis Newton, Jr.

Leander Curtis Newton, Jr.

Oct 17, 2025

Leander Newton, Jr., a man whose presence left a lasting mark on every life he touched. A native of Marietta, Georgia. He was born on Oct. 5, 1933 and called home on Oct. 17, 2025. Leander lived 92 years full of purpose, discipline, love, and unwavering dedication to his family, his work, and his country.

“Jr” was the proud son of...

Spencer Cole (MacRae) Arnold

Spencer Cole (MacRae) Arnold

Oct 17, 2025

Spencer Cole (MacRae) Arnold. Our Lord has called him home.

Spencer, a kind young man, a caring heart, a warm-hearted friend, and a gentle soul with a desire to make a difference in our world by sharing his story, passed on unexpectantly on Thursday, October 17th at the tender age of twenty-three.

Spencer was known for his admiration of life, his desire...

Sharon L. Valentino

Sharon L. Valentino

Oct 17, 2025

This is a celebration of the life of Sharon Louise Valentino born 8/15/1948 passed into glory at 6:35 pm 17 Oct 2025 She and her husband were president and Vice President of SWORD OF THE SPIRIT HEALING MINISTRIES INC. since 1985 and Pastored His House Church International Inc. from 2001 -2024.

She leaves behind her husband of 50 years Rev Jack...

Joel Phillips

Joel Phillips

Oct 17, 2025

Joel Barry Phillips, age 70, passed away on October 17, 2025.

He was born in the winter of 1955 in FB Clark Hospital, in Austell, to tiny Annie Lucille and husband Johnny Phillips Jr.

Joel was such a big baby that his mother declared "That's not my baby!". The nurse promptly replied that he was the only baby born in the hospital...

Wilson Cunningham

Wilson Cunningham

Oct 17, 2025

Wilson King Cunningham 

Beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Innovator, and Friend 

July 2,1939 – October 17, 2025

Wilson King Cunningham, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 86. A brilliant mind, loving family man, and true original, Will left behind a legacy of innovation, laughter, and love that touched countless lives.

A proud graduate of...

Don Miller

Don Miller

Oct 13, 2025

Don H. Miller, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2025. Don was born on August 8, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Elizabeth Miller.

Don grew up in Omaha. He was a devoted husband to Verna Jane for 70 years. Don served in the U.S. Army followed by a career as an Industrial Electrician. Don was an active member...

Lillie Koenigkramer

Lillie Koenigkramer

Oct 10, 2025

Lillie B. Koenigkramer, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta with Rev. Lisa Crider officiating.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Koenigkramer lived in Cobb County for the last 49 years. She retired from Rich's Department Store as a...

Donna Lee Goodsole

Donna Lee Goodsole

Oct 8, 2025

Donna Lee Goodsole (Siwek) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in hospice care on October 8, 2025. She was 81.

She was born in Buffalo, NY. At a young age, her calling for service materialized on the school safety patrol and the Junior Aid Club. In 8th grade she was elected class vice president. She graduated from nursing school in 1964...

Donna Nutting

Donna Nutting

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Donna Nutting, age 69, of Dallas, GA passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at 11am (Central Time) at Welcome Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Fort Payne, Alabama with Clayton Robertson officiating.

A native of Alabama, Mrs. Nutting had lived in the metro Atlanta area for the last 24 years. She worked as a recruiter...

James Rocha

James Rocha

Oct 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Daniel Rocha

July 27, 1968 - October 6, 2025

James Daniel Rocha, born to Kathleen Marie Daugherty and Thomas Daniel Rocha in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 27, 1968, passed away while surrounded by his family at home in Powder Springs, Georgia, on October 6, 2025. The world lost a bright light and a bigger-than-life personality with...

Frances L. Swann

Frances L. Swann

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Frances L. Swann, age 88, of Powder Springs, GA passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Snyder Turner and Brian Busby officiating. Burial will follow at Powder...

Mary Watts

Mary Watts

Oct 5, 2025

Mary (Crayton) Slaughter Watts, a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2025. Services will be held on November 15, 2025 at the West Cobb funeral home, with visitation beginning at 10am.



Mary was born on May 17, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina to Crayton Norwood Slaughter and Alice Vernelle Reynolds Slaughter. Mary met her husband,...

Kenneth Bennie Puckett

Kenneth Bennie Puckett

Oct 4, 2025

Kenneth Bennie Puckett, age 72, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on October 4, 2025. In death he is reunited with his parents, Milton and Juanita Puckett.

Born in Atlanta, Kenneth attended East Atlanta High School where he played basketball before graduating in 1971. He went on to attend Southern Technical Institute where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering before...

Leonard James Holloway

Leonard James Holloway

Oct 2, 2025

Leonard James Holloway, age 81, of Powder Springs, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on October 2, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rachel Holloway; his siblings and half siblings, Clora, Wilburn, Bertha, Alice, Jean , Ruth, Arnold; and his beloved wife, Charlotte Holloway.

Leonard is survived by his three children: Ricky Holloway, Tammy Hart (husband...

Barbara Duckworth

Barbara Duckworth

Oct 1, 2025

Barbara Ann (Day) Duckworth, born on January 4, 1943, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. Barbara was a dedicated member of her community and is remembered for her invaluable contributions to the Cobb County School Systems, where she worked for 36 years as a Bus Driver. Her years of...