Obituaries
Stephen Alan Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Stephen Alan Smith, age 61, passed away on January 4, 2026. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia.Family will receive friends Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.
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Hilda Maxine Thead
Jan 4, 2026
Mrs. Hilda Maxine Thead, age 85, of Marietta, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Matt Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. The family will...
Jean B. Stephens
Jan 3, 2026
Jean Bell Stephens, 90, of Marietta, entered the gates of heaven on January 3, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will be private. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert "Buddy" Stephens, her parents RS and...
Marvin Cunningham
Jan 2, 2026
Marvin Richard Cunningham, lovingly known as Richard, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 1, 1937, in Marietta, Georgia, Richard lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for his family and country.
Richard was a proud native of Marietta, where he graduated from Osborne High School before continuing...
Glenda Wingate
Dec 31, 2025
Glenda McMichen Wingate, 81, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born on July 13, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, Glenda lived a life defined by devotion, strength, and selfless love for others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Geneva McMichen, and her sister, Patricia Nelson.
Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Larry...
William Ralph McMichen Sr.
Dec 30, 2025
William Ralph McMichen Sr. was born on December 18, 1945, and passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family and love. He was raised in Acworth, Georgia, by his devoted parents, Audine McMichen and Harvey McMichen, who instilled in him an unshakable resolve, a deep respect for hard work, and a lifelong dedication to what and who...
Melanie T. Anderson
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...
Ralph Pauly
Dec 28, 2025
Ralph Fred Pauly, born March 1, 1931, passed away at home at the age of 94 on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a loving father of three, a proud grandfather of four, a lifelong educator, an avid learner, and a treasured friend to many around the world.From an early age, his life was shaped by curiosity...
Nellie Mae Law
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...
Linda Wilkerson Greer
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...
Kathlyn D. Venners
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...
Erric Victor Jackson
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,...
Jack Clifton Furr, Sr.
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...
Annette Hansard
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...
Beverly James Boyd
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...
Edna Finch
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...
Walter Ralph Cook
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...
Ashleigh Elizabeth O'Brien
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...
Cynthia Domenella
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...
Cynthia Michelle Abbott
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...
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