Obituaries
Samuel D. Hardy
Jul 20, 2026
Samuel D. Hardy of Marietta Georgia, a member of Central Baptist Church, born on December 23rd 1935 at his family home on Austell Rd, when it was a dirt road, left this Earthly Realm and entered the gates of Heaven in the early morning hours on July 20th 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Dean Hardy;...
Jean A. Richardson
Jul 19, 2026
Trilba Jean Ashley Richardson, born May 18, 1936, in LaGrange, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Elsie Louise Bradley and Albert Lewis Ashley and was lovingly raised by her Maw Ashley and Aunt Dot - women whose guidance and grit helped shape the remarkable strength she carried throughout her life.
Jean lived with...
Cynthia Lee Bender
Jul 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, after a lifetime of love and blessings, Jesus called Cynthia (Cindi) Bender home. Cindi loved with her whole heart, forgave with her whole being, and fought for her loved ones and what she knew was right with all of the ferocity and fire of a true redhead. She was the glue that bound her family and...
Ralph Harlin Grizzle, Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
Ralph Harlin Grizzle Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as Harlin or Harley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born on June 8, 1962, in Gainesville, Georgia, Harlin later made his home in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he built a life centered on faith, family, service, and hard work.
Harlin proudly served his country as a...
Nancy Dooknie
Jul 13, 2026
Nancy Dooknie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, musician, and servant of Jesus Christ, entered the presence of her Lord after a life marked by faith, music, service, and love.
Nancy Sarathy was born on August 26, 1934, in Bombay, India, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Sarathy. She was the third of four children and was raised in a loving Christian home....
James Lloyd Hogan
Jul 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. James Lloyd Hogan, beloved patriarch of the prominent Hogan family, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, veteran, and one of the aviation industry’s most respected leaders. Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of his family. His...
Constance Cole Goodbread
Jul 9, 2026
Connie was born in Lafayette, Ind., and at a young age her family moved from Berea, Ohio to Nashville, Tenn., where she attended St. Cecilia Academy. She went on to attend the Newcomb College of Tulane University (class of 1966), where she met her loving husband, Mike Goodbread, whom she married Dec. 29, 1966, and stood by for more than...
Charles "Buck" Collett
Jul 8, 2026
Charles "Buck" Collett, age 83, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A Private Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton with military honors.A native of West Virginia, Mr. Collett had lived in Cobb County for most of his life. He was a veteran of the...
William Leon Pearson
Jul 7, 2026
William “Bill” Leon Pearson of Marietta, Georgia died Tuesday, July 7, following a brave battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. After being diagnosed in December of 2024, he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on January 14, 1950 in Rutledge, Georgia. He was the son of Johnnie William Pearson...
Eric McMath
Jul 1, 2026
Eric McMath, age 57, passed away on July 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 17th from 9:30 - 10:30 am with a Funeral Service immediately following at 10:30 am in the Chapel at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment will take place at 1:00...
Virbie Jean Evans
Jun 30, 2026
Title: The Dash Between the Dates
It's not the dates that define a life...
It's the faith we live, the love we give, the lives we touch, and the memories we leave in the dash between them.
In Loving Celebration of the Life of
Virbie Jean Evans
December 7, 1946 - June 30, 2026
"Some people pass through this world...
Donna Kerlin Jordan
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Donna Kerlin Jordan, age 74, of Austell, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 3, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Keith Collins and Rev. Bobby Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton.Born in...
Wanda Elaine Bishop
Jun 28, 2026
Wanda Elaine Bishop (Bearden), of Dallas, GA, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at 10:15 AM, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 75.
Born on July 16, 1950, to Robert B. Bearden and Thelma J. Bearden (Brown), Wanda was a woman of deep and unwavering faith. She made sure her family was in church every Sunday, and...
William "Bill" Carl Mobley, Sr.
Jun 27, 2026
William “Bill” Carl Mobley, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Eunice, his sons, Michael and Danny, his brothers, Johnny and Daniel, his sister, Cora Mae and...
Deborah Brackett Garcia
Jun 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Deborah Brackett Garcia
Deborah Brackett Garcia, age 70, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026.
Born on September 16, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia, Deborah was a woman with a caring heart who was always willing to help others. She would give whatever she could and do whatever she was able for those in need. Her...
David Louis Brooks, II
Jun 18, 2026
David Louis Brooks II, age 63, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by family. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Monday, June 29, 2026 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 4pm on Monday prior to the ceremony at...
Robert Dwayne Crumbley
Jun 17, 2026
Robert Dwayne Crumbley, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of Marietta, Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a proud member of First Christian Church of Mableton, where he found great joy in his faith and church family.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything...

