Obituaries

Stewart Albee

Stewart Albee

Mar 25, 2025

Stewart Ray Albee, age 75, was born in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, December 11, 1949. He passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, joining God, Jesus, and his beloved family members who had gone before him.

Stewart spent the first part of his childhood in Oregon, creating cherished memories with his parents, sister, and grandparents....

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Mar 25, 2025

Michael Elkanah Brown, born on June 4, 1956, in the Bronx, New York City, grew up in Staten Island as the eighth of thirteen children of Harold and Mildred Brown. An exceptional student and athlete, Michael excelled in basketball, earning both academic and athletic scholarships to Fisk University, where he pursued a pre-med track.

Although he was accepted into several medical...

John Edward Machen, Sr.

John Edward Machen, Sr.

Mar 24, 2025

Mr. John Edward Machen, Sr., age 87, of Marietta, GA passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday, March 28, 2025 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. The family will receive friends from 10am until 11am prior to the ceremony at the funeral home....

Richard M. Shock

Richard M. Shock

Mar 21, 2025

Richard Morris Shock, 86, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away and went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on February 17, 1939, in Braxton, West Virginia to Newlon Shock and Edith Shock Markley.

Richard loved his family immensely. He was married to Sharon Christian for 19 years. Between the two of...

Winnell Wilson

Winnell Wilson

Mar 20, 2025

Winnell Wilson, age 83, of Marietta, GA passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, March 29th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Kevin Scott officiating. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3pm prior to the ceremony at the funeral home.

Born in Gainesville, GA,...

Carol Daniel Adams

Carol Daniel Adams

Mar 19, 2025

Carol Daniel Adams, age 80, peacefully departed this life on March 19, 2025. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2025, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Burial will follow at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Adams, daughter Stacey Adams, grandson Josh Adams...

Richard Sabatini

Richard Sabatini

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. Richard Peter Sabatini, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia with Deacon Bruce Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until 11 am prior to...

Lillian Huffman

Lillian Huffman

Mar 15, 2025

Lillian Elizabeth Graves Huffman, 63, passed away in her sleep, with loved ones present, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Marietta, GA.

She was born on July 6, 1961, in Sylacauga, Alabama to John Joel Graves and Elizabeth Clinkscales Graves. She grew up in Sylacauga, Alabama and graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1979. She attended Auburn University and graduated in...

Rev. Richard Hemphill

Rev. Richard Hemphill

Mar 13, 2025

Rev. Richard Edward Hemphill, age 77, of Hiram, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Trinity Fellowship Church in Marietta with Rev. Tim Hemphill and Mr. Dick Skelton officiating. He will lie in state at the church from 11am until 12pm. Interment...

Loretta Rahn

Loretta Rahn

Mar 12, 2025

Loretta Rahn, 88 of Powder Springs, Ga. Passed away peacefully on March 12th. 

She was born August 12th, 1936 in Savannah, Ga. to George and Lucille McElveen. Loretta spent most of her career at a prominent dental office in Atlanta as a dental assistant. She later moved to St. Mary's , Georgia with her daughter, Cynthia Petersen. She loved her church...

Noel Ray Dillard

Noel Ray Dillard

Mar 12, 2025

Noel Ray Dillard, 78, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born to Ray Dillard and Harriet Bryson of Sylva, North Carolina on December 25, 1946. He was a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was welcomed to his forever home by his parents, grandparents and older brother Bill. He is survived by his beloved...

Richard Alan Eller

Richard Alan Eller

Mar 11, 2025

Richard Alan Eller, 89, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Marietta, GA. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife Earlene Eller.

Richard was a native of Ellijay, Georgia living most of his...

Andrew Stephen Lawson

Andrew Stephen Lawson

Mar 10, 2025

Andrew Stephen Lawson was born March 27th , 1976, Emory University Hospital ; died March 10th , 2025, in McDonough Georgia. He is survived by both his parents Becky and Steve Lawson, his sister Melissa Anne Lawson and a niece Alaina Lawson all of Powder Springs GA. Andrew graduated Paulding County High School in 1997 and completed his Microsoft System...

Catherine Elizabeth Rowan

Catherine Elizabeth Rowan

Mar 10, 2025

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Catherine Elizabeth Rowan passed away during the night on March 10, 2025, at the age of 19. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend, and cousin. She leaves behind a legacy of joy, spunk, strength, bravery, and compassion. God did...

Danny Heffernan

Danny Heffernan

Mar 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christopher "Danny" Daniel Heffernan Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher "Danny" Daniel Heffernan Jr., a beloved husband, devoted father, caring son, and cherished friend. On March 7, 2025, Jesus welcomed Danny home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity that will never be forgotten.

Born on June 6, 1961, in Galveston, Texas,...

Ramon Ruiz

Ramon Ruiz

Mar 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we come together to mourn the passing of Ramon Ruiz, who left this world far too soon on March 8, 2025, at the age of 29. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 17, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia with entombment at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia....

Marshal "Wally" Harrelson

Marshal "Wally" Harrelson

Mar 7, 2025

Marshal Harrel-- wait, wait. No one called him Marshal.

Wally Harrelson passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 81. He is survived by his son, Justin, grandsons, JD and Joseph, granddaughter, Ellie, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Wally is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda Faye Harrelson, mother, Isa Lee Harrelson, his brothers,...

Xavier Briscoe

Xavier Briscoe

Mar 6, 2025

On March 6, 2025, while making his way to work, Xavier Reese Briscoe, 34, of Austell, GA life's journey tragically ended in an automobile accident. Xavier Reese was born on November 7,1990, in Boston, MA, to Vera R. Briscoe & Richard A. Perkins, Jr.

Xavier, affectionately known as Reese, journey began in Boston until he moved to his mother's hometown of...

Robert Kenneth Hudlow

Robert Kenneth Hudlow

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Robert Kenneth Hudlow, age 72, of Marietta, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Dr. Richard Walker officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Born in Atlanta, Mr. Hudlow grew...

Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin

Mar 4, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Jean Martin, age 84, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Chattanooga, TN, Mrs. Martin had lived in Cobb County for most of her life. She retired after a 40 year career...