Obituaries

Dec 30, 2025

On the morning of December 30, 2025, Melanie passed away after a two and a half year battle with cancer; while comforted by her husband. Melanie was 65 years old.

Born to Winston E. Turner and Joan Jones Turner in Atlanta Georgia at Crawford W. Long Hospital. Melanie loved jigsaw puzzles, scrapbooking, the beach, trips to Gatlinburg, and spending time with...

Dec 28, 2025

Nellie Mae Law was born on June 9, 1938, in Floyd County. She later moved to Cobb County, where she met the love of her life, Roy Perry Law. The two were married in 1955 in Paulding County and shared many years together building a family. Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life...

Dec 28, 2025

Linda Mary Wilkerson Greer, born April 27, 1949, passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was the beloved wife of Alan Zeppenfeld, with whom she shared wonderful years in their golden chapter of life. Together, they enjoyed the fellowship of their church community, the camaraderie of the Corvette club, and the constant companionship of...

Dec 25, 2025

Kathlyn (Kathy) D. Venners, age 95, of Dallas, Georgia, met her maker Thursday, December 25, 2025. Her Spirit was released peacefully with family surrounding her. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel. Burial will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2000 Marietta Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30318. 

She was a...

Dec 23, 2025

Erric Victor Jackson was born on February 10, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Umphrey and Bernice G. Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, Umphrey Jackson, in 2006; and his beloved Mother-In-Law, Iris Crowder, in 2017.

In 1978, Erric moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and built a life defined by love, purpose,...

Dec 23, 2025

Jack Clifton Furr, Sr., 88, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Marietta, GA.Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.

Family will receive friends Monday, December 29, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at West...

Dec 21, 2025

Mrs. Annette Gibbs Hansard, age 78, of Cobb County, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. Annette was born in Ashville, North Carolina on November 24th, 1947.

Annette lived most of her life in Cobb County, Georgia, graduating from both South Cobb High School and Georgia State University. She would go on to become a history...

Dec 20, 2025

Mrs. Beverly James Boyd, age 87, of Waleska, GA passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beverly was born in Austell, GA on August 13, 1938.

Beverly lived most of her life in Cobb County. She was a longtime member of the Austell First Baptist Church. Beverly dedicated her life to family and friends where she was...

Dec 19, 2025

Edna Finch is survived by two children Wes Beaty, Gail Wheeling, eight grandchildren, many great, and great great grandchildren. She had four children but had to endure the death of two of them. She was preceded in death by husbands Alvin Beaty and Marion Finch. She was the last of nine children. She was born and raised in rural Alabama...

Dec 19, 2025

Walt Ralph (Walt) Cook, age 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born on March 28,1943 to Ralph and Clara Turner Cook. He was raised in the Kennesaw area and graduated from McEachern High School in 1961. He was the last surviving child of seven brothers and sisters.

After working 14 years at the US Postal Service, Walt...

Dec 18, 2025

Ashleigh E. O'Brien, age 40, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Alex O'Brien, uncle, William Bishop and grandparents, William and Alice "Faye" Bishop.

Ashleigh was born on March 22, 1985, in Stone Mountain, GA to Joseph and Karen O'Brien. She was a rare combination of mensa brilliance and the gift of artistic...

Dec 18, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann Domenella on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8:35 am, at the age of 73. Born in June 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, Cynthia Anne-Marie was the daughter of Kevin and Mary Ann Welch.During the 1990s, Ms. Cynthia relocated from Chicago, IL to Mableton, Georgia. Ms. Cynthia pursued various...

Dec 15, 2025

Cynthia Michelle Abbott, age 61, of Smyrna, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. A longtime resident of Cobb County, Cynthia was born in Myrtle Beach, SC, before making Georgia her home.

Cynthia was a familiar and friendly face in the community, dedicating 25 years of service to Publix Grocery Stores in both Vinings and Smyrna. Known for her...

Dec 15, 2025

Alice Irene Cox Goodwin age 83, passed away December 15, 2025 in Marietta, Georgia. Alice was born on April 20, 1942 to Jep and Buford Cox in Tunica County, Mississippi.

Alice grew up on a farm in the Mississippi delta and embraced a love for the outdoors. She enjoyed her horses and held a lifelong passion for dogs. Rarely did she...

Dec 14, 2025

Thomas Lamar May, Jr. of Dallas, GA passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 84, after a brief illness.

Lamar was born June 8, 1941 in Montgomery, AL to parents Thomas Lamar May, Sr. and Eva Pearl Jones. He spent much of his childhood in Clark County, and had many fond memories of spending time with his sister,...

Dec 12, 2025

Charles Harold Alba, age 82, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 5pm on Monday, December 22, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor James Kenton officiating. Interment will follow on Tuesday, December 23rd at 2:30pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family...

Dec 11, 2025

Jerry Wayne Cofield, 91, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on December 11, 2025 at Arbor Terrace in Acworth. He rallied with family the evening before his passing. He was the doting husband for 58 beautiful years to the late Paula Cofield.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 24, 1934, Jerry went on to graduate from O'Keefe High School where he...

Dec 10, 2025

John Andrew Osborn, age 78, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence in Dallas, Georgia, on December 10, 2025.

Born on July 27, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, John was the son of the late Ernestine and Charles Osborn. He was a proud graduate of Jacksonville State University, where he earned a B.S. in Accounting. John dedicated his professional life...

Dec 10, 2025

Weynor Eric Bell, born August 2, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away leaving a legacy of love, service, and joy. Eric was one of four children born to Weynor and Othia Bell. He later made Atlanta, Georgia, his home, where he attended Morehouse College and began building the life that would define his purpose and passion.Eric was known for his...

Dec 10, 2025