Obituaries
Robert Wade Ellis
Sep 10, 2025
Robert “Wade” Ellis, age 52, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Michael and Ann Ellis.
Wade was a devoted Christian, a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. He grew up in Powder Springs and went on to play college football, a sport he remained passionate about...
Preston Lee Fant
Sep 8, 2025
Master Firefighter Preston Fant, 53, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away in the line of duty on September 8, 2025, while serving with DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
Born on January 18, 1972, in Marietta Georgia, Preston was the son of Tommy Fant and the late Peggy Fant. He grew up in Mableton and attended Pebblebrook High School, where he wrestled and...
Eric Don Harris
Sep 5, 2025
Eric Don Harris, born on February 7, 1972, in Oklahoma City, and a cherished member of our community, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Austell. He dedicated an impressive 33 years to his career, during which he fostered relationships that felt more like family than colleagues. Res by all who knew him, Eric’s impact was profound, leaving a legacy...
Timothy Edward Standard
Sep 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our beloved, husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother, and friend, Timothy (Tim) Edward Standard, who went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of September 4, 2025, at the age of 50. After battling illness for many years, Tim passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and received...
Justin Samuel Snow
Sep 2, 2025
Justin Snow, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 52.
Born on September 14, 1972, in Auburn, New York, Justin lived a life filled with laughter, love, and unwavering dedication to those around him. He began his professional journey by founding his own real estate appraisal...
Barbara Jackson
Sep 2, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Jackson, age 88, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15th, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, with Rev. Mike Cronin officiating.
A native of Inverness, Florida, Mrs. Jackson graduated with a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M, where she met the love...
Larry David Nix
Aug 31, 2025
Larry David Nix, born on April 1, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home in Villa Rica, Georgia, on August 31, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a proud great-grandfather.
Larry was a high school graduate who dedicated much of his working life at Sears & Roebuck, Powder Springs Amoco, and Home Depot. Before...
Noah Michael Withrow
Aug 25, 2025
Noah Michael Withrow could not wait to start his life, and so he decided to make a four-week early entrance on December 5, 2006. Noah was an absolute blessing to all who knew him during his short life. At fourteen years old, he was diagnosed with cancer, which he bravely fought for over four years until his passing at just...
Jackie Lamar Burgess
Aug 25, 2025
Jackie (Lamar) Burgess was born on January 6, 1935, in Atlanta, Ga. was sent to his eternal home on August 25, 2025 in Marietta, Ga. He was the beloved son of Simmie Wimmie and Ella Louise Burgess.
Lamar, attended West Fulton High School, Atlanta Ga. graduated 1953. No absences ; no tardies. He played Jr. Varsity and Varsity football, basketball and...
Maxine Williams
Aug 25, 2025
Maxine Williams "The McKinney Queen"
April 20, 1937 - August 25, 2025
Maxine Williams, affectionately known as "The McKinney Queen," lived her 88 years with laughter, love, and a spirit as sweet as a cup of tea-with just the right splash of milk.
Born on April 20, 1937, in Forester, Arkansas, to John and Caroline McKinney, Maxine was raised in Bessemer, Alabama, where...
Jen LaRocque
Aug 21, 2025
Jennifer Lauren Smalley LaRocque, age 40, found rest, free from pain, on August 21, 2025. Jen, a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend to all, was born on March 2, 1985, and lived each day with courage and grace, sharing her love, laughter, and light with everyone around her. Jen touched the lives of everyone she met with her big...
Donald Pickett, Sr.
Aug 19, 2025
Donald Wayne Pickett (affectionately known as "Don", "Daddy Rabbit", "Zeke", and "Papa") was born on July 10, 1932 to Minnie Finch and Walter Pickett in Durham, North Carolina. One of twelve children, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings. Donald shared 73 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Faith Marie Pickett.
He proudly served in the Korean...
Cecil Grant Norwood
Aug 19, 2025
Mr. Cecil Grant Norwood, age 80, of Hiram, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Sunday, August 24th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Jeff Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 4pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
A...
Malachi Alexander Fruchterman
Aug 18, 2025
Malachi Alexander Fruchterman passed away on August 18, 2025 at the age of 15 months, following his battle with a congenital heart defect.Malachi was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 19, 2024 and met his adoptive parents Daniel and Linnea two weeks later. Malachi spent his first 6 months in the hospital and ultimately came home in October of...
James Daniel McMichen
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. James Daniel McMichen, age 90, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. The family will receive friends and family members on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 2pm until 4pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.
Born in Cartersville, GA, Mr. McMichen moved to Powder Springs in 1964. After retiring as a Pressman from Star...
Barbara Margaret Johnson
Aug 15, 2025
Barbara Margaret Johnson, 80, died August 15, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Margaret Johnson. Moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1965 and to Marietta, GA in 2022. She is survived by brother Roy Johnson (Judi), three nephews, 4 great nephews, 3 great nieces, 5 great great nephews, 1 great great niece, and cousin, Penny Williams. Barbara was...
Norma Faye Freeman
Aug 14, 2025
Norma Faye Freeman, age 86, passed away August 14, 2025 surrounded by her family, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Norma was an only child born to Joe and Ruby (Miller) Gordon on January 3, 1939 in Temple, Georgia. She grew up in Waco, Georgia, graduated from Bremen High School in 1957 and attended West...
David Keith Evans
Aug 8, 2025
David Keith Evans, age 71, passed away August 8, 2025. David, a loving father and husband, was the son of William Keith Evans and Carolyn Whitlock Evans. David was born in Rome, GA and spent most of his childhood and early adult years in Valdosta, GA.
David was a graduate of Valdosta High School, Valdosta State University and Kennesaw State University...
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