Obituaries
John Henry Conner
Feb 9, 2026
John Henry Conner, aged 79, of Austell, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1946, to the late Clyde and Dorothy Everett Conner. John honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1966-1972.
After high school John moved to Atlanta and received a degree in computer science. He and Nancy were married...
Sarah Elizabeth Anne Thompson
Feb 9, 2026
In a lifetime of love and devotion, Sarah Elizabeth Anne Thompson, 84, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Marietta, GA. Her life was a testament of enduring love as she and her husband, William A. Thompson, celebrated 65 years of marriage. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She inspired warmth and kindness as she...
Anita Louise Sanders Loftin
Feb 8, 2026
Anita Sanders Loftin, 74, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A lifelong Marietta resident, Anita was a proud graduate of Osborne High School, Class of 1969. She devoted 32 years to public service, retiring from the federal government in 2006.
Anita shared 40 years of marriage with her husband, Mark Loftin. She...
Dallas Bradley Navarro
Feb 7, 2026
Sweetest little boy, Dallas Bradley Navarro, born on February 15, 2024, a week shy of TWO amazing years old, has been guided home to his Heavenly Father. He fought with all the strength he had to stay Earth-side with his Mom, Dad, and 8 siblings. His presence here was light and joy to his entire family and all that knew...
Kyle Lynn
Feb 4, 2026
Kyle Lynn was greatly loved and respected by family, friends, former employees, and many others. Born November 17, 1936, he was the first surviving son of a tenant farmer in south Georgia. Although he came from a life of extreme poverty, in later years he always declared that he and his wife Mary Alice had been blessed in countless ways....
Shirley Uvyonne Newsome
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley Uvyonne Newsome, age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
As the family matriarch, she will be deeply missed for her generosity, strength, and love, leaving a lasting legacy that will influence future generations.
Mrs. Newsome is preceded in death by her daughter Penney Dobbins (Sherman). She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Charles Newsome, her son Stan...
Joycelyn McDermott
Feb 4, 2026
Joycelyn McDermott was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend. She peacefully departed this life and gained her angel wings on February 4, 2026, at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00 am at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA.
Joycelyn was born on...
Donald Benjamin Brady, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Donald Benjamin Brady, Jr., age 86, a loving husband, father and grandfather from Thomaston, Georgia, passed away peacefully February 3, 2026. Donald was born in Lancaster, PA to Donald and Lillian Brady.
He joined the National Guard at an early age and then served 36 years in the US Army, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. During his service, he served...
Martha Geneva Webber
Feb 1, 2026
Martha Geneva Webber, nee Nunnelley, passed peacefully on February 1, 2026. Martha was born on January 25, 1940, to parents Grandville A. Nunnelley and Lillian Gibson Nunnelley in Anniston, Alabama. She retired as an Executive Assistant with SACS.
Martha was preceded in death by her son Randy O'Bryant, and her parents.
Martha is survived by her son, David O'Bryant, and several...
Dortha Lavern Willett
Jan 29, 2026
Dortha L. Willett, age 86, of Austell, Georgia passed away January 29th, 2026. A private service will be held at a later date.
Ricky Dewayne Koch
Jan 27, 2026
Ricky Dewayne Koch, born October 2, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on January 27, 2026 leaving behind a powerful legacy of faith, service and love.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Koch; his stepmother Betty Koch; his father-in-law, Lee (Chuck) Jorman; his mother-in-law, Martha Jorman; his brother-in-law, Tommy Grant; and his sister-in-law, Wanda Koch.
He is survived by...
Shirley Ann Butcher
Jan 21, 2026
*SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Once rescheduled, the website will be updated*
Shirley Butcher, born on November 26, 1934, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. She is remembered as a remarkable woman whose heart and contributions touched many lives.
Shirley's professional journey was marked by her dedication and hard work. Over the...
Marvin Sidney Burns, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Marvin S. Burns Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice Care at Kennesaw Mountain. Marvin was born on May 5, 1938, to the late Gaynelle (Styles) Burns and Marvin S. Burns Sr. He was the husband of the late Joaneva (Joannie) Coleman Burns of Albany, Georgia. They were married from 1986 until her death in 2017.
Marvin graduated from...
John Salley
Jan 20, 2026
John Lee Salley, 56 passed away after a lengthy illness in Marietta, Georgia on January 20, 2026. He was the son of C. Allison Salley and Shirley Salley who had predeceased him. He was born on December 27, 1969 and was brought up in Fort Worth, where he attended Arlington Heights High School.
John was a talented bass guitar player and...
Charles King
Jan 20, 2026
Charles King, age 86, passed away on January 20, 2026. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years Iris B King and brother Larry W. King.Charles was born in Cincinnati, OH to...
Carolyn Ekwutosi Eze
Jan 19, 2026
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ~Philippians 4:13
Carolyn Ekwutosi Eze, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and Catholic, passed away on January 19th in Atlanta, GA, surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Enugu State to Michael and Florence Onwuha, Carolyn will be remembered for her generosity, humility, and grace. She found joy in community, fashion,...
Lori Squirek
Jan 19, 2026
Lori Jo Squirek - a beloved mother of two and lifelong educator - passed away in her home in Marietta, GA surrounded by close friends and family as well as her little dog Candy.
At an early age Lori loved creating art - making many wonderful intricate sculptures, illustrations, and sketches. Later in life Lori taught one of the first computer...
Nora Louise Dorsey
Jan 18, 2026
Nora Louise Dorsey, age 85, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026, with visitation prior to the service, from 1 pm to 2 pm, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton,...
Rashaan Alexander
Jan 18, 2026
Rashaan Nicholas Alexander, age 51, passed away on January 18, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia.
Rashaan Alexander was born on January 13, 1975. A lifelong lover of technology, Rashaan was exceptionally tech-savvy and had a deep passion for computers that shaped...
Willie Dealon Fennell, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Willie Dealon (Dee) Fennell, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean, his son Kit (Susan), and daughter Laurie Baxley (Mark); grandchildren Jonathan & Zachary Fennell and Madison, Taylor, Hudson, Campbell, Mia Baxley, and Autumn Early (Jordan); and 3 great grandchildren, Bella,...
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