Obituaries

Clay Emmett Mayfield

Clay Emmett Mayfield

Nov 7, 2026

Clay Emmett Mayfield, born on May 5, 1955, passed away peacefully at his home on November 7, 2026.

He shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Judy Kent Mayfield. A devoted and caring family man, he is survived by his children, Jessica (Sean) and Jeffrey (Andrea); his grandchildren, Jaycee, Mira, and Kaleb; his loving sister, Paula (George); and...

Julie Ann Barrs

Julie Ann Barrs

Nov 5, 2026

Julie Ann Barrs, age 56, of Ellijay, GA passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 during the tragic floods in North Georgia. A celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.Born in Atlanta, Julie had lived in Cobb County and Alpharetta for most of her life before moving to Ellijay. She graduated from Pebblebrook High School, then went on to...

Sinon Keo

Sinon Keo

Nov 5, 2026

Obituary will be posted as soon as available.

Thomas Brian McClannahan

Thomas Brian McClannahan

Nov 3, 2026

Thomas Brian McClannahan, age 41, of Erie, Colorado, was unexpectedly called home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Brian was always the life of the party, charismatic, and uninhibited.

Born in Atlanta, GA, to parents Tim and Cheryl McClannahan on February 28, 1985, Brian grew up in Atlanta, attended South Cobb High School, and moved to Colorado 24 years ago. He obtained his...

Jonathan Pierre Griggs

Jonathan Pierre Griggs

Nov 1, 2026

Jonathan Pierre Griggs was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he spent his early years surrounded by family. He attended Harper High School, where he was a dedicated member of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, and graduated in 1978. Jonathan was the third of five children.

To his nieces and nephews, Jonathan was affectionately known as “Uncle...

Joey Thurmond

Joey Thurmond

Oct 30, 2026

Joey Thurmond, 75, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on January 28, 1951, in Marietta, Georgia, Joey was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished Gdaddy, talented craftsman, outdoorsman, and friend. He lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and an unwavering love for his family.

A gifted...

Terry Anthony Durham

Terry Anthony Durham

Oct 30, 2026

Mr. Terry Anthony Durham, age 69, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. A Graveside Service will be held at 3pm on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.Born in Bartow County, Mr. Durham lived most of his life in Powder Springs. He worked as a self employed fence installer for most of his...

Pamela Angela Joseph

Pamela Angela Joseph

Oct 28, 2026

AnnouncementPamela Angela Joseph, age 80, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Northside Cherokee Hospital, Canton, Georgia. She was born on July 2, 1942, in Georgetown, Guyana, to Alphonso Roderick Augustin and Alexandrina Mabel Findley.Her Life Pamela grew up in Guyana and graduated, she went on to Queensborough College, where she studied Business Finance. She...

Dorothy Parker Cole

Dorothy Parker Cole

Oct 28, 2026

Dorothy Jackson Parker Cole, age 86, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Martha Jackson; older brother, Edmond Jackson; twin sister, Doris Mauldin and younger sister Kathryn Standfield

Her brother, Fred Jackson, Jr. (Kathi), of Hartwell, GA, survives her along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her legacy...

Reba Quinn

Reba Quinn

Oct 24, 2026

In loving memory of Reba Claudine (Moore) Quinn, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; a real Southern lady! 

Reba Claudine Moore was born on November 13, 1938 to Garland Gilbert Moore and Lillian Blondine (Daniel) Moore in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia. She was born just minutes behind her twin sister, Rita Blondine Moore. Reba was blessed with an idyllic childhood with...

Virginia Loretta Blair

Virginia Loretta Blair

Oct 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Virginia Loretta Blair

Virginia Loretta Otero, lovingly known as Loretta Blair, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the age of 67, just five days after celebrating her birthday on October 19th.

Born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Loretta’s life took her through Guymon, Oklahoma, and Round Rock, Texas, before she spent her final two years in Cobb County,...

Lauren Ashley Smith

Lauren Ashley Smith

Oct 24, 2026

Lauren Ashley Smith

September 14, 1993 – October 24, 2026

Lauren Ashley (Segassie) Smith was born on September 14, 1993 to Donald Leroy Segassie and Ronda Arlene (Massey) Segassie. She passed away on October 24, 2026 at the age of 33.

She was born to be a teacher, and she served that role with great enthusiasm at Smyrna Elementary School. Her favorite part...

Janice Elaine O'Donald

Janice Elaine O'Donald

Oct 23, 2026

Janice O'Donald, wife of Bobby O'Donald for 22 years, passed away on October 23, 2026, after a long illness. She was a 1979 graduate of Osborne High School. Janice built a successful career in the medical and disability industry, dedicating 24 years of service to Regional Reporting Inc. (RRI) and ultimately retiring as Director of Client Support.A devoted wife, mother,...

Jessie Dunn Robbins

Jessie Dunn Robbins

Oct 23, 2026

Jessie Ophelia Dunn Robbins of Powder Springs was the daughter of Russell Dwight Dunn and Frances Marion Cooper.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Grady Robbins; her son, Tyler Robbins (Sarah); her daughters, Kellie Robbins and Kim Robbins Sasser (Steve); her brother, Billy Dunn; her grandchildren, Walker Sasser, Hunter Sasser, Sarah Smith, Sawyer Sasser, Eva Robbins, and Emma Robbins; and...

Bobby Harold Cooksey, Sr.

Bobby Harold Cooksey, Sr.

Oct 20, 2026

Bobby Harold Cooksey Sr., 79, passed away on October 20, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1946, in Booneville, Mississippi to Hershel and Earnestine Cooksey.

Bobby was known for his dry wit and his love of a good joke. Nothing brought him more joy than making the people around him smile, and he never missed a chance to do it.

Bobby...

Norman Gene Comstock

Norman Gene Comstock

Oct 19, 2026

Lieutenant Colonel Norman Gene Comstock, USA (Ret.), age 81, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.

The youngest of seven, Norman was born on August 18, 1945, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Donald and Bernice Comstock. He played football for Scottsbluff High School where he graduated in 1963. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1968 where...

Ronald Jack McCratic

Ronald Jack McCratic

Oct 19, 2026

Ronald Jack McCratic of Powder Springs, Ga, formerly of Arlington Heights, Il passed away on October 19, 2026. Jack was born on December 21, 1947 to Edward Othello McCratic and Jacqueline Sally (Schon) McCratic who lovingly referred to him as 'Happy Jack'. He married Debra Lee (Dobesch) McCratic on June 17, 1978 in Glenview, Illinois. Jack dutifully served his country...

Edward Leo Lussier

Edward Leo Lussier

Oct 16, 2026

Lt. Col. Edward L Lussier, USAF (Ret)

Ed was born in central Massachusetts on July 5, 1935, and died in Marietta, GA, on October 16, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.

After having many dead-end jobs in central Mass, Ed enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 21, 1957; after visiting 17 nations and 34 states, he retired on...

Hillma Phillips Hilley

Hillma Phillips Hilley

Oct 15, 2026

Hillma Hilley, 92, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on October 15, 2026.Born in 1934 in Long Creek, SC, Hillma was the daughter of Coates L. Phillips and Zelia Marie Thrift Phillips. She is predeceased by her parents and three brothers: Ralph, Curley, and Wyatt Phillips; husband, Fred, and son, Dennis.She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Westminster...