Obituaries

Beverly Joan Copeland

Beverly Joan Copeland

Jan 2, 2024

 

Beverly Joan Copeland of Marietta died Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was a member of Floyd Road Baptist Church in Austell, GA, where she was a member of the choir.  Joan loved to sing and travel, as well as spend time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death...

Randy Harris

Randy Harris

Jan 1, 2024

 

Samuel Randolph Harris, 68, known as Randy to his family and friends, passed away after a brief illness on January 1, 2024. Randy graduated from high school in Savannah, and moved to Smyrna where he spent the rest of his adult life. Randy's dad was a minister at Locust Grove Baptist Church, and one fine day, Randy met Dawn...

Eva Claire Howland

Eva Claire Howland

Dec 31, 2023

Eva Claire Howland, age 88, of Austell, GA passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She will be buried at 1pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Bowman Rector Cemetery in Marshall, NC. West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Claire Howland was born December 22, 1936 to Ray and Aurelia Howland...

JoAnn Boyd Nelson

JoAnn Boyd Nelson

Dec 31, 2023

 

JoAnn Nelson, 83, of Powder Springs, Ga. went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Dec. 31, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her unexpected passing. 

 

Everyone who knew JoAnn knew she was selfless and full of life.  She was passionate about football, music, and loved to dance. She devoted her life to her...

DF Lane

DF Lane

Dec 30, 2023

 

DF Lane, 87, of Marietta, GA passed away December 30, 2023.  Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Geraldine Lane.  DF was born September 11, 1936 in Newport, TN; son of the late James Glenn and Gypsy (Brady) Lane, Sr.  DF was a history teacher and High School administrator for Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland.  Survivors include...

Thoma Elizabeth Wood

Thoma Elizabeth Wood

Dec 30, 2023

Thoma Elizabeth Wood, age 86, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville, Georgia.

Born in Hogansville, GA, Mrs. Wood lived in the Mableton-Austell for most of...

Mary Nixon Wannamaker

Mary Nixon Wannamaker

Dec 29, 2023

 

Mary Ruth Nixon Wannamaker, age 94, died December 29, 2023.  Memorial services will be held at 4:00 on January 7th in the Chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home, 2480 Macland Road, with Joel Lanier, Spiritual Care Director for Sterling Estates Senior Living Community officiating. A private burial will be held the next day at Melwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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Lillian Rae Day

Lillian Rae Day

Dec 28, 2023

Lillian was born April 12, 1939 in San Diego, CA of parents Henry and Lois Cornelius.  She graduated from Lincoln High School, San Diego and went to work as a ticket agent for Pacific Southwest Airlines at San Diego Airport.  In December 1957 she married Robert Price and bore three children:  Anita (May 1960- died May 1967), Howard (Nov 1961)...

Cassie Michelle Getchell

Cassie Michelle Getchell

Dec 28, 2023

Cassi Michelle Getchell, age 41, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away December 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by Mickey Cash.

Cassi was born April 20, 1982 in East Point, Georiga. Cassi was strong and independent. She was a mother and a daughter. She was a sister. She was an amazing friend and a survivor. She held many jobs and...

Frances J. Nicotra

Frances J. Nicotra

Dec 25, 2023

 

Frances Jackson Nicotra, age 90, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away peacefully Monday, December 25, 2023.

Frances was born in Carrollton, Georgia on November 29, 1933, to parents Clyde Pierre Jackson and Julia Mildred Brasher Jackson. She graduated from Valdosta High School in 1951 then attended Valdosta College.

On December 19, 1954, she married Rosario (Nick) Nicotra and moved...

Diane Alice Collins

Diane Alice Collins

Dec 25, 2023

Diane Alice Collins of Marietta, Ga was called to be with the Lord on his Son’s birthday, Christmas day, December 25, 2023, at age 87 from complications of dementia. Diane was born on June 22, 1936, in North Arlington, NJ, to Silvio and Alice Bianchini.

Diane graduated from North Arlington High School and briefly worked at Homelite. Married her High...

Dana Ann Fuller

Dana Ann Fuller

Dec 24, 2023

With heavy hearts and enduring love, we honor the memory of Dana Fuller, a beloved mother, partner, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, friend, and a bright light in the lives of many. Dana's passing has left a void in our lives, but her spirit continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her.

Dana had an unwavering love...

Margie Grant-Edenfield

Margie Grant-Edenfield

Dec 24, 2023

Margie Grant-Edenfield, age 87, of Smyrna, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.

Mrs. Grant-Edenfield was born on July 16, 1936 to Josie Norris Cheek and Albert C. Cheek of Abbeville, SC. Along with...

Aduke Uddoh Bennett

Aduke Uddoh Bennett

Dec 22, 2023

 

Aduke Uddoh Bennett June 13, 1948- December 22, 2023

Kennesaw, GA

Aduke Bennett passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Aduke was born in Onitsha, Nigeria, to Motosho and Igioro Uddoh, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Deo, husband, Bob, sisters Jose and Eronmwon, and numerous nieces and...

Denise Jasmin

Denise Jasmin

Dec 22, 2023

Mrs. Denise Jasmin was born on June 27, 1942, and died on December 22, 2023. She was born in La Plaine, Haiti, to parents Asomp Antoine Desameau (father) and Messaline Brevil (mother). Both of her parents died at an early age, and she was raised by her mother’s cousin/uncle, Souvenance “Pappy Dol” Dorleans, and his family, who were raised as...

May Signe Neumann

May Signe Neumann

Dec 20, 2023

May Signe Neumann, age 98, of Austell, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The family will receive friends and celebrate her life from 11am until 1pm at on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.

A native of Hartford, CT, Mrs. Neumann moved to Austell, GA 20 years ago. May's interests ranged from...

Judy Carol Payne Schlangen

Judy Carol Payne Schlangen

Dec 20, 2023

Judy Carol Payne Schlangen, age 76, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 29, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.

Mrs. Schlangen was born in Marietta on June...

Randy E. Marmon

Randy E. Marmon

Dec 17, 2023

 

 

Randal (Randy) Eugene Marmon passed away at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He’s survived by his wife of 31 years, Carol; his mother, Beverly; sister, Karen Webb and her husband Tony; brother, Darryl Marmon and his wife Lisa; nephew, Alex Marmon; mother-in-law, Gisela Schneider, and his loyal dogs Marshall and Tucker. He was predeceased by his...

Ronald Jerome Brady

Ronald Jerome Brady

Dec 17, 2023

Ronald Jerome Brady, 84, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on December 17, 2023.

Ronald came into this world fighting on November 13, 1939. He was born to Loretta Brady and Clarence Taylor in Washington,D.C. Ronald, known as “RJ Ripple” to his friends, which included virtually everyone, got the nickname Ronnie Ripple as a youth because of a girl and...

Paul F. Rush

Paul F. Rush

Dec 17, 2023

Paul Frederick (Johnny) Rush, 90, died peacefully at home on December 17, 2023, with his beloved wife, Betty, at his side.  He passed away just 6 days before their 67th wedding anniversary. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Dr. Randal Whitten officiating. Interment...