Obituaries

Robert Oakley

Feb 9, 2025

Robert James Oakley Sr., 83 of Marietta, Georgia, passed in his sleep on February 8.

Robert was born to Jerome James and Margaret Oakley on September 23, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended St. Pete High School in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Robert served in the Army in Korea.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Oakley...

Timothy Brown

Feb 7, 2025

Timothy Lee Brown, age 73 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on February 7, 2025. "Tim" was born on August 22, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Brown, grandparents Alvin and Ruby Brown, Lucille Neal, and Bob Neal, stepfather, Thomas Masters.

Tim is survived by his mother, Mary JoAnn Masters of Marietta, GA, and his...

Thomas D. Temple

Feb 7, 2025

Thomas Temple, 87, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia. 

A native of Collinsville, AL, he worked as a driver for Greyhound Bus Company for many years. He became an independent over the road truck driver for many years and retired with a stellar safety record.

He is survived by his daughters, Shirley (Rick) Leger, and Barbara Temple; grandson, Christopher...

Barbra Ann Atkinson

Feb 5, 2025

Barbra Ann Atkinson (né Langley) of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 5 at the age of 77 after suffering from multiple illnesses. She and her husband Bruce have lived in Powder Springs since 1989.

Born January 27, 1948 in Trumann, Arkansas, Barbra (known by family as “Bobby”) grew up in central Louisiana not far...

Howard Kenneth Horne

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Howard Kenneth Horne, 90, passed away on February 4, 2025. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia, interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by wife Barbara Horne, parents, Winfred and Lana Horne, two sons, Richard...

Rufus Wilson

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. Rufus (Rudy) Ralph Wilson, Jr. was born to the late Rufus R. Wilson, Sr. and Minnie (Shelton) Wilson on September 28, 1949; he departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia with internment at...

Brett Thomas Schaap

Feb 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, our family is sharing that our deeply loved son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, Brett Thomas Schaap, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2nd 2025 in Woodstock, GA.

Brett was born on July 25, 1969, in Tecumseh, Michigan. He was the firstborn to his proud parents Mary and Louis Schaap. He was oldest brother and lead instigator...

Frankie Stephens

Feb 1, 2025

Frankie Mae Stephens, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Frankie was born in Mineral Bluff, GA to Alonzo Barton and Myrtle Howell Barton. She was a long time resident of Smyrna, GA, and was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Stephens, in 2021. She is survived by 2 children,...

James "Jim" Preston Furr, Jr.

Jan 30, 2025

 Mr. James Preston Furr, age 94, of Douglasville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held at 12pm on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. Burial will follow at 2:30pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will receive friends from...

Walter Tarnopilsky

Jan 29, 2025

Walter Tarnopilsky, 86, of Marietta, GA, passed away on January 29, 2024.

Born on January 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Walter moved to Montreal, Quebec, in elementary school, where he lived until graduating from high school. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising through the ranks to Major over the course of 20 years. He married Jessica...

Jeffrey Clark Robinson

Jan 29, 2025

Jeff was a loved member of the community. He was born and raised in Marietta and graduated from McEachern High School in 1988. He later moved to Polk County. From an early age and the influence of his grandfather, Mr. Dowell, he was an animal lover. He raised animals of all types throughout his life and up until his death....

Linda Helen Alvarado

Jan 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Helen Alvarado (Anderson), age 79, on January 28, 2025. Born on May 5, 1945, in Acworth, Helen was the beloved daughter of Rev. JL Anderson and Ada R. Anderson. She was part of a large, loving family, the tenth of eleven children. 

Helen was preceded in death by her...

Rodney Mundy

Jan 28, 2025

Rodney Joe Mundy, age 78, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta, GA. The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm prior to the ceremony.

A native of Fayetteville, AR, Mr. Mundy lived...

Kathryn Janice "Jan" Downing

Jan 27, 2025

Kathryn Janice "Jan" Downing, a cherished family member, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Marietta, GA, at 82. Born on January 9, 1943, in Meridian, MS, Jan dedicated her life to serving others through her various professional and volunteer endeavors.

A retired paralegal, Jan made significant contributions as an Administrative Assistant to Judge Orinda Evans at the U.S. District Court...

Ester V. Garcia

Jan 27, 2025

Ester V. Garcia, 76, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in Marietta. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.

Family will receive friends 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia.

Despedimos a quien en vida fue conocida...

Mary Louise Bond

Jan 23, 2025

Clara Mae Tucker

Jan 23, 2025

Clara Mae Tucker, 87, passed away on January 23, 2025, at home surrounded by family in Marietta, GA. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, January 31, 2025 in the Chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. Burial will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, GA.

Clara was a native and lifelong resident of Marietta,...

Candice Nathalie Nicolaou

Jan 22, 2025

Candice Nathalie Nicolaou, 52, from Hiram, Georgia, passed peacefully on January 22, surrounded by family. A beloved Wife, Daughter and Sister, "Nathalie" will always be remembered by her huge smile and even bigger heart for people and animals.

Nathalie was born in Pretoria, South Africa on September 23rd, 1972. She is the eldest child to Ronel Meyer and Johan...

Sybil Andrews

Jan 21, 2025

Sybil Ethlene King Andrews was born in Georgetown Guyana on November 2, 1927. Sybil was the second child of the late Martin Luther and Dorothy King.

Sybil's most cherished passions were her love of God, family, and her birthdays. As a child, Sybil was called "the Evangelist" because of her love of God. Sybil truly believed that there is nothing better...

Kimberly Payne

Jan 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly Nicole Payne, who left this world on January 21, 2025, at the age of 33. Born on January 15, 1992, in Austell, GA, Kimberly was a lifelong resident of her beloved community. She graduated from South Cobb High School and cherished her time as a member of Concord...