Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Morris Glessner, 96, of Speedway and Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family on June 29, 2025 in Marietta, Georgia. He was born Swayzee, IN in 1929 to Carmon and Mildred Glessner. At age six he became deaf as a result of meningitis. Morris attended the Indiana School for the Deaf where he excelled in football,...

Jun 28, 2025

Miss Cathy Ann Cantrell, age 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, formally of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on June 28, 2025.

Miss Cantrell grew up in Acworth, GA. She participated in Special Olympics, especially the bowling and gymnastics teams. Cathy graduated from Sprayberry High School and worked at the Tommy Nobis Center. She trained for the Special Olympics at the Chattooga School...

Jun 28, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, July 9th at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 HWY 92, Woodstock.

(Service in the warehouse/youth building)

Beth Sellers, age 80, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beth was born in Dallas, GA on April 4,...

Jun 26, 2025

Jennifer Winona Gordon passed away on June 26, 2025. Born in Austell, Georgia on September 18, 1972, she is survived by her parents, Evelyn Landrum Gordon and Bobby Mac Gordon. She is also survived by her much-loved children Johnathan Cole Deering and Ansley Elizabeth Deering, as well as her brother Devin Howard Gordon and his family Anne, Emma, and Jack....

Jun 26, 2025

Thomas Joseph Royer, age 79, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the Benton House in Woodstock, Georgia. 

Born on May 7, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa, Tom was the youngest son of Wayne and Josephine Royer. He graduated from Columbus High School in Waterloo and remained a lifelong, devoted fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes—he bled Black and...

Jun 25, 2025

Michael Joe Reece, lovingly known as Mike, was born on January 8, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia. He passed away on June 25, 2025, after a courageous but short battle with cancer. Mike’s life was marked by dedication and service, as he worked for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office for an impressive 34 years. Starting as a jailer, he rose through...

Jun 20, 2025

We announce the passing of our beloved Judith Ann Hoffmann (née Bender), affectionately known as “Judy,” who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, following complications related to dementia. Though we miss her deeply, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace.

Judy was born in Orange County, California, and brought a warm, free-spirited presence everywhere she lived. She...

Jun 18, 2025

Cheryl S. Norwood was 68 years old and was the beloved wife and best friend of Michael W. Norwood. We had been friends for 14 years before our marriage in 1989.

She was pre-deceased by her mother, father, step-father and both younger sisters. She has a half-brother who ceased contact with us after their baby sister died in 2019.

Cheryl was valedictorian...

Jun 17, 2025

Daniel Henry Johnson, Jr. passed away on June 17, 2025.  Laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery.

Jun 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mr. Gilbert Lisanza

June 25, 1955 – June 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Gilbert Lisanza on June 15, 2025, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Born in Kenya, Gilbert was a devoted husband to Josephine Abner, a loving father to eight children, and a cherished grandfather and friend.

Gilbert dedicated...

Jun 15, 2025

Jack Tucker, 94, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Austell, GA. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Tucker and daughter Lori Waldrop.

Jack was...

Jun 13, 2025

Patricia Mary Bardon, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed Friday, June 13, 2025. Patricia was born August 21, 1938, in Saranac Lake, NY to Wesley and Margaret (Abare) McClatchie.

On July 11, 1959, Patricia married Michael J. Bardon, Jr. in Westport, NY. Throughout their 65 year marriage they were blessed with five children, Gwen Bardon of Rhinebeck, NY, Shari (Thomas) Harris...

Jun 11, 2025

Jeanne Therese Pollard (née Tabscott), 92 Passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 11, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia.

Jeanne was born on November 12, 1932, at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., to Col. Earnest Edmund Tabscott and Mary Lenore Harrington. She was an only child, and her life was shaped by her adventurous spirit and love...

Jun 11, 2025

Eugenia Marie DeCarlo, affectionately known as "Jeannie," or “Nana” age 74, passed away and came to rest in the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in New Orleans, and graduated from JFK High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1969. Jeannie spent the latter half of her life in Cobb County, Georgia.

Throughout her lifetime, Jeannie held...

Jun 11, 2025

Nancy Dianne "Fireball" Webb, age 75, of Smyrna, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Monday, June 16, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Jake Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12pm until 2pm...

Jun 10, 2025

Joyce Rochelle Fuller, age 85, of Marietta, GA passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Friday, June 13, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor David Camp officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Harmony Memory Gardens in Mableton. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3pm prior...

Jun 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Seth Cochran, who left this world far too soon on June 10, 2025, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident.

Born on December 21, 2005, Seth was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. He graduated from Cobb Online Learning High School, demonstrating discipline, focus...

Jun 10, 2025

Barbara Louise Garner, 80, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Rockmart, GA. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park in Smyrna, Georgia.

Louise was a native of Atlanta, Georgia living in Dawsonville and Mableton before moving to...

Jun 8, 2025

Jun 7, 2025

Israel Cuevas Salgado, 27, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, following a tragic car accident on his way home.

Born on September 9, 1997, in Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico, Israel was the beloved son of Carmina Salgado Vela and Israel Cuevas Espinoza. He graduated from Campbell High School in 2016 and went on to pursue a career in...