Obituaries

Reta Vivian Conaway Durden

Reta Vivian Conaway Durden

Sep 25, 2026

Reta Vivian Conaway Durden, age 90, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Bill Rorie officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family...

Helen Ryan Sefers

Helen Ryan Sefers

Sep 24, 2026

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Helen Sefers, 95, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at her home in Marietta, GA.

Born March 6, 1931, in Harrisburg, AR, Helen was the sixth of nine children born to the late Steven Ryan and Clara Ryan and was the last surviving sibling. From the very beginning, Helen possessed the qualities that would...

Beverly Ann Bishop

Beverly Ann Bishop

Sep 22, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Ann Bishop, age 80, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Jake Butler officiating. The family will receive friends from 1pm until 3pm prior to the...

John James Donoghue

John James Donoghue

Sep 21, 2026

John James Donoghue, 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2026. John was born to parents Terence John Donoghue and Doris Frances Simpson on Long Island, New York, on February 13, 1964.

John grew up in and around Babylon Village in Suffolk County on Long Island. Back then, life centered around the Babylon Fire Department - washing and waxing the fire...

Joshua Scott Godfrey

Joshua Scott Godfrey

Sep 20, 2026

Joshua Scott Godfrey, affectionately known as Josh, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026, at the age of 30. He was born on April 23, 1996, to Orren Lee Godfrey, Jr. and Angelia D. (Casey) Turner. 

To so many people, Josh was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and friend. But to Jessica, he was her husband, her best friend, her...

Margaret A. Strickland

Margaret A. Strickland

Sep 18, 2026

Our precious mother, Margaret Ann Strickland went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026. She passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 5, 1935, to James E. Bryant and Beatrice Whitten. A native of Dalton, Georgia, she and dad moved to Cincinnati, Ohio after they were married and raised their family there....

William Alton Patterson

William Alton Patterson

Sep 15, 2026

William Alton Patterson, 78, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2026, from complications of COPD. He was born in Glenridge, New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University in 1970.

After graduating from college, William moved to the Atlanta area, where he built a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked as a District Manager for Organon and Merck before...

Joyce Glover Mobley

Joyce Glover Mobley

Sep 14, 2026

Joyce Glover Mobley, age 91, of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 6pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. David Glover officiating. The family will receive friends from 4pm until 6pm prior to the ceremony...

David Henry Adams, III

David Henry Adams, III

Sep 13, 2026

On June 25, 1961, David H. Adams III “Sweet” was born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late David H. Adams II and Marlene Elizabeth Price (Hairston). He later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated from Marion High School and then enlisted in the military, serving in the Air Force from 1979-1983, receiving an Honorable Discharge. After...

Derek Lawrence Bradshaw

Derek Lawrence Bradshaw

Sep 12, 2026

Derek Lawrence Bradshaw, age 41, passed away on September 12, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1985, to Darrell and Kathy Bradshaw in Houston, Texas.

The most important thing in Derek’s life was his children; Vivian and Clayton were the light of his life, and he was the proudest dad ever. He loved nothing more than cheering them on as...

Andrew Lee Blackman

Andrew Lee Blackman

Sep 11, 2026

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Church website: https://www.nhmbcps.org/live-stream/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=wwXIfr&ref=watch_permalink&v=1687794252706671&rdid=4ZqYfyRr89tMGeHTAndrew Lee Blackman was born on November 21, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Henry and Clara Blackmon. His life was marked by faith, family, service, and a love for teaching and encouraging others. He departed this life on September 11, 2026, at the age of 72.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. His...

Ricky Allen Stubblefield

Ricky Allen Stubblefield

Sep 10, 2026

Ricky Allen Stubblefield, age 67, of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully at Tower Road Poast Acute Care after a few years of declining health. The family will receive friends and celebrate his life on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2pm until 4pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.

A lifelong resident of Marietta, Ricky was known to be...

Patricia M Burton

Patricia M Burton

Sep 10, 2026

Patricia Muhlig Burton, 70, of Marietta, Georgia, met her Savior on September 10, 2026, surrounded by loving family.

Pat was born on October 18, 1955, in Madison, Tennessee, the daughter of John Robert Muhlig, Jr. and Mary Anne Ross Muhlig. 

Left to honor her memory are husband, Daniel Morgan Burton; children, Heather Hammond (Chad), Christina Dillon (Chris), Evan Burton (Dana), Robert Franklin,...

Jenifer Leigh Scoggins Miller

Jenifer Leigh Scoggins Miller

Sep 9, 2026

Thursday, February 20, 1986 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Jenifer Leigh Scoggins Miller, servant of Jesus Christ, beloved wife, mother, sister, granddaughter, and friend, passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 40 years old.

Jenifer was born on Thursday, February 20, 1986, in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Jenifer was beautiful, generous, fiercely loyal, deeply...

Warren Bradford Southworth

Warren Bradford Southworth

Sep 8, 2026

Warren Bradford Southworth, 96, of Atlanta, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2026.

Born on January 31, 1930, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Warren lived a long and full life spanning nearly a century. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War. He had an interesting life, much of which was spent living and working in Ecuador,...

Bryan Austin Maddox

Bryan Austin Maddox

Sep 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Bryan Austin Maddox

Born: April 30, 1995 – Died: September 8, 2026

Bryan Austin Maddox, age 31, of Cobb County, passed away on September 8, 2026.

Austin was a one-of-a-kind person whose presence could light up any room. He had a naturally charming personality, a quick sense of humor, and a gift for making people laugh with his jokes...

Patricia Grace Smoot

Patricia Grace Smoot

Sep 8, 2026

Patricia Grace "Huggins" Smoot of Kennesaw, Ga. peacefully gained her angel wings at the age of 91 September 8,2026. She was born April 30, 1935 in Hempton, England.

 Patricia is survived by her two children Terry Smoot and Sharon "Smoot" Smith along with 2 grandchildren Derrick and Stephanie. Four great grandchildren: Kaylah , Summer , Brooke and Leland . Six great-great...

Joey Boon "Babo" Abercrombie

Joey Boon "Babo" Abercrombie

Sep 8, 2026

Mr. Joey Boon "Babo" Abercrombie, age 75, of Marietta, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. A committal service will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta.Born in Blue Ridge, GA, Babo had lived in Cobb County for most of his life. He owned and operated Abercrombie Roofing Company...

Claudia Roberta Riedel

Claudia Roberta Riedel

Sep 5, 2026

Claudia Roberta Reid-Riedel of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the age of 83.

Claudia was born on November 15, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to Henry Reid and Delcina Keazer Reid. Raised by a single mother in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, she was the eldest of three sisters, followed by Jennifer and Louisa....

Jerry Lamar Millwood

Jerry Lamar Millwood

Sep 4, 2026

Jerry Lamar Millwood, age 84, of Blue Ridge, GA, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, at West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Marietta, GA, on the icy day of March 13,...