Obituaries

Ricky Anderson

Jan 11, 2025

Ricky Edward Anderson died January 11th, 2025 in his home in Powder Springs, Georgia after a short, but hard fought, battle with cancer. Ricky was born on November 15th, 1960 to the late Barbara and Carl Anderson at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

Ricky was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Ricky was an avid...

Peggy Ann Norris

Jan 10, 2025

Peggy Ann Norris, 92, formerly of Venice, FL and Port Huron, MI, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Marietta, GA after a long and fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Peggy was born on June 3, 1932 to Clara (Whitman) and Dorrance Shafer Sr in Battle Creek, MI. After high school, Peggy went on to study...

Randy Wade Maxwell

Jan 10, 2025

Randall W. Maxwell, age 61, of Dallas, Georgia, was called home to be with our Lord in Heaven on January 10, 2025. Randall was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Kinsey Maxwell, and his father, Joe I. Maxwell.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2025, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM...

Chyrl Francis Gibson

Jan 9, 2025

Chyrl Ferguson Gibson, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on January 9, 2025, due to natural causes, Born on September25, 1946, in Alabama, Chyrl grew up in Trenton, Georgia, before establishing her home in Cobb County, where she spent the majority of her life. 

Chryl was a loving mother of four children, raising her two youngest on her own after...

Claudia Paulette Cheek

Jan 8, 2025

Claudia Paulette Cheek 

December 2, 1951 – January 8, 2025

Claudia “Paulette” Cheek, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, following an extended illness. Paulette was born on December 2, 1951, in Athens, GA daughter of the late John Henry Cheek and Jeanette Ellis Cheek. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and one...

Betty Jane Maxwell

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Maxwell, 82, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Woodstock, GA.

Betty Maxwell was born on August 26, 1942 in Martinsville, VA, to Norville and Rose Painter.

Betty spent her life in various servant-centered roles, most importantly as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also spent time working with her sister, Edith, at a flower shop, helping turn-key...

Jerry Mitchell Meers

Jan 8, 2025

Jerry Mitchell Meers, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia with Rev. Brandon Nichols and Rev. Bill Rorie officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Dial, GA, Mr. Meers...

Kenneth Huff

Jan 7, 2025

Kenneth Huff passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Ken was born September 24th, 1961 in New Jersey. His family moved to Georgia in 1962 where he grew up in Marietta and graduated from Osborne High School in 1979. After high school, Ken went to college at Troy State University and earned a degree in history....

Barbara Yarbrough

Jan 6, 2025

Willie Barbara Yarbrough, age 100, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Yarbrough worked for Auto Electric of Georgia before...

Martha Nell "Boots" Ash

Jan 5, 2025

Martha Nell “Boots” Sloan Ash, age 87, of Powder Springs, passed away on January 5, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dr. James Wade Ash, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Crayte Sloan, daughter, Barbara Ruth Ash, sister Mary Sloan Stepp, brothers Benjamin Sloan, Jr. and Robert Sloan, and sons-in-law Tom Bell and Danny Carney. 

 Survivors include...

Betty Mott Lancaster

Jan 4, 2025

Betty Mott Lancaster at the age of 93 peacefully passed from this earthly dwelling to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 4, 2025. Betty was born on August 29, 1931, in Tampa, Florida, as the third of seven sisters. Lakeland, Florida was called home where she married, gave birth to three sons, and built lifelong friendships. As a...

Mary Lou Hines

Jan 3, 2025

It is with sadness mixed with joy that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Hines, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, devoted sister, and beloved friend. Mary Lou was born on June 25, 1929, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and departed this life peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Powder Springs, Georgia, at the age of 95. While saddened...

Clyde Thomas King

Jan 3, 2025

Clyde Thomas King, lovingly known as Fuzzy, was born on August 7, 1942, to proud parents Francis Gertrude Bennett and Henry Carter King in Atlanta, Georgia.  Fuzzy grew up in the Atlanta area, and after graduating O'Keefe High School, he attended Georgia State University where he received a Bachelors of Accounting.  He used this degree to pursue a career with...

Clifton "Heath" McCorkle

Jan 1, 2025

Clifton “Heath” McCorkle, 50, of Acworth, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Dr. Donald Arthur McCorkle and Sheila Liles McCorkle. Heath is survived by his children, Kaylen and Hudson, wife Allison, parents Don and Sheila, brother Ivan (Kim), and nephews, Conor and Tate.

Heath’s unexpected passing comes as a...

John Henry Brady

Jan 1, 2025

John Henry Brady, age 90, of Marietta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Dallas Cornette, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow on Monday, January 6th at 11am at Kennesaw Memorial Park...

Shirley Ann Triscik

Dec 31, 2024

Shirley Ann Triscik (Bowen) departed life on December 31, 2024 in Kennesaw, Georgia, though her memory and life will forever remain shining brightly in our hearts. 

Her life journey began on May 11, 1938 in Kane, Pennsylvania. She was the middle child of three daughters, born to George and Helen Bowen. She grew up in Donora, Pennsylvania where she graduated in...

Donald Larry Meers, Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

Donald Larry “Duck” Meers, Sr., 74 yrs old, Born April 12, 1950 of Powder Springs, GA passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Family will receive friends during services at West Cobb Funeral Home Marietta, GA on Tuesday January 7, 2025 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:00-11:00 AM with Rev. Sam Ghetty officiating at the...

Maurice Robert "Buddy" Seagraves

Dec 30, 2024

Maurice Robert "Buddy" Seagraves, age 93, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Georgia.

A native of Lebanon, TN, Mr. Seagraves Lived in Panama City Beach,...

Steve DuPree

Dec 26, 2024

 Lee Stephen DuPree 

Steve  

March 10, 1947 - December 26, 2024 

Lee Stephen DuPree passed away on December 26th at the age of 77, survived by his loving wife and best friend of 40 years,           Letty Broek-DuPree.

Steve was born in Augusta and was a 1965 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He served with the 319th...

Donald Jack Denmon

Dec 22, 2024

Donald Jack Denmon, age 86, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Barry Moon officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Clarkdale, GA, Mr. Denmon moved to Cobb County...