Obituaries
Michael Richard Mashburn
Feb 26, 2024
Mr. Michael Richard Mashburn, age 58 of Marietta, Georgia died on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Kennestone Regional Medical Center.
Michael enjoyed watching Braves baseball, assembling model cars, and woodworking. In his younger years Michael was known for his presence on the softball field; he enjoyed playing travel ball for over 15 years.
Michael is survived by his parents Mike and Margarita...
Mary Virginia Gipson
Feb 26, 2024
Mary Virginia Gipson, 67, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital surrounded by family. Now, as the family mourns her passing, they also celebrate all that she was to them, her relatives, her friends and all who knew her.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. at Dallas First United Methodist Church in Dallas, Georgia on...
Hazel M. Roberts
Feb 26, 2024
Hazel M. Roberts, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Tommy Tidwell officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.
Born and raised in Covington County, Alabama, Mrs. Roberts was the...
David Dillon
Feb 25, 2024
David Edward (Dave) Dillon, 64, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Marietta, Ga. He had battled bravely against neuroendocrine cancer for seven years.
Dave was born on Christmas Day 1959 in Montgomery, Ala., the fifth of eight children of Henry Joseph Dillon and Christine Eitzen Dillon. He spent his early years as an...
Carol K. Thellen
Feb 25, 2024
Carol K. Thellen, age 71, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Bill Rorie officiating.
Born in Atlanta, Mrs. Thellen lived her entire life in Marietta. She graduated from Marietta High School, then attended Kennesaw...
Barbara Delane Cates Meeks
Feb 25, 2024
Barbara Delane (Cates) Meeks, a loving wife, mother, nana, and friend to many died on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born on December 14, 1952, to Walter and Sara (Chalker) Cates.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Doug Meeks, daughters Ashley Richardson and Karen VanHook (Jason), four grandchildren Brennan, Jackson, EmmaCates, and...
Brietta Mary Elizabeth Page Moore
Feb 23, 2024
Brietta Mary Elizabeth Moore, born Brietta Mary Elizabeth Page on June 5, 1978, in Nashville, Tennessee, the first of three children to her proud parents Bridgette and Frank Page III, M.D.
Brietta received her early education in Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois, where she participated in a variety of activities that showcased her many talents like the McDonald’s Fashion and Talent...
Nicole Shawan (Johnson) Harris
Feb 22, 2024
Nicole Shawan (Johnson) Harris, affectionately known as "Nikki", was born in Long Island, New York. The Family of 6 moved to Deltona, Florida in 1992 (Joshua was born later in Florida). Nicole graduated high school and married Dajuan Sr. shortly after. Born to the young Harris couple were Angelique, DaJuan Jr., Joy, Jalen, and Anferny. The young loving and committed...
Mark Heneley Gibson
Feb 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Heneley Gibson, born on November 15, 1968. Mark's earthly journey leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith.
Mark is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Gibson; his paternal grandparents Roy and Clara Gibson, as well as his maternal grandparents Euthel and Dorothy Ferguson who all had a significant...
Teresa Orellana
Feb 22, 2024
Teresa Orellana, age 78, of Mableton, Georgia passed away February 22, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 26, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Mableton Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Amalia Reyes.
Mrs. Orellana was...
Darlene Ivy Woodard
Feb 21, 2024
Darlene Ivy Woodard, age 73, of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Mrs. Woodard lived in Port St. Lucie, Florida for many years before moving back to her long time home of Clayton County. She retired from Sallie Mae after 20 years as a Customer...
Jean Patricia Novak
Feb 21, 2024
Jean Patricia Novak, age 90, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, March 4, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.
A native of Canada, Mrs. Novak moved to Powder Springs, GA in 2006. She was a proud entrepreneur, and along with her...
Erich Layton McInnis, III
Feb 20, 2024
Erich Layton McInnis III of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on April 21, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was raised in Decatur, Alabama with his two sisters and had a childhood filled with love and endless memories. He graduated from Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama...
Stephen Christopher Justus
Feb 18, 2024
STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER JUSTUS, age 51, of Dallas, Georgia, died Sunday, February 18th with his beloved sons, family and friends around him.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25th at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. Visitation will begin at 1:00 with a memorial service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held with the family at a later...
Virginia Marcell Cooper
Feb 18, 2024
Virginia Marcell Cooper, age 94, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1578 Cunningham Road Southwest, Marietta, GA 30008 with Bishops Antoni Parker and Toni Parker officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at the Georgia National...
James W. Hawes
Feb 17, 2024
James W. Hawes, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9am at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Born in Sterling, CT, Mr. Hawes moved to Cobb County in 1965 from Nashville, TN. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years, then...
Frank Rawlins Judkins
Feb 17, 2024
Frank Rawlins Judkins, age 93, originally of Powder Springs, GA and recently his daughters’ house in Canton, GA sadly passed away on February 17, 2024 due to natural causes. He is survived by his son, Lamar Judkins (Janet), his daughter, Denise Wooten (David), granddaughter Michael Kellie White, great-grandchildren William White and Reagan White.
Viewing is set for Tuesday, March 5,...
David Ryan Alexander
Feb 16, 2024
David Ryan Alexander, 46, passed unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. David was born to parents Joe M. Alexander, Jr., and Becky Albertson Alexander on July 7, 1977.
David was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia, and was a graduate of Alexander High School in 1995. After high school, he worked his way up in a company that owned Family Christian...
Tommy Baity
Feb 15, 2024
Tommy Baity, 69 of Atlanta, Georgia, was called home into God’s Kingdom on February 15, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1954, to Edith and Charles Baity. Tommy had the personality and natural charisma to make friends no matter the situation and his laugh was infectious to everyone around him. Tommy started in the dance industry when he was...
Gladys Emma Jean Barnett
Feb 14, 2024
Gladys Emma Jean Barnett, age 87, of Smyrna, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Floyd Road Baptist Church in Austell with Pastor Keith Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.
A native of Monticello, KY, Mrs. Barnett moved to Smyrna, GA...

