Obituaries

Charles Surrency

Jan 21, 2025

Marine Corp Veteran SSGT Charles Surrency, 81, reported to our Heavenly Father for his final duty station on January 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas Bradley Surrency, parents V.H. and Ina Surrency and his in-laws Jean and Tom Bishop.

Chuck served for 8 1/2 years with multiple tours in Vietnam. After leaving the Marine Corp, he...

Madge LaVern Burgess

Jan 19, 2025

Madge LaVern Burgess of Marietta, Ga. went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our love ones on January 19, 2025. She lived a blessed life of 88yrs. 

She was born in Villa Rica, Ga. to Cora Grace and John Herman Williams, September 21,1936. 

She later resided in Atlanta and attended Okeefe High School, 1953-54 many fond memories, where...

Susanna Swerdlin Comer

Jan 19, 2025

Suzanne Comer was born on August 22, 1959, in Miami, FL. From an early age, her vibrant personality and zest for life shone brightly. She later moved to Atlanta to attend college, where fate introduced her to Jack, the love of her life. The two shared 39 wonderful years of marriage, building a beautiful life together centered on family, love,...

Steve Carroll

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Carroll Jr., age 60, who left us on January 19, 2025, due to natural causes. Born on August 3, 1964, in Atlanta, GA, Steve spent most of his life in the warm community of Powder Springs, where he created countless memories with family and friends. Family and friends...

Glenda Mann

Jan 19, 2025

Glenda Faye Green Mann, 85, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Duston and Opal Warren on August 20, 1939, in Rome, Georgia. Known for her bright and cheerful spirit, Glenda brought joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death...

Marsha Annette Dabdoub

Jan 16, 2025

MARSHA DABDOUB, 72, OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JAN 16, 2025.   

OUR ANGEL MARSHA HAS LEFT THIS MORTAL EARTH TO SOAR ABOVE US.

SHE LEAVES BEHIND HER HUSBAND ATIF, HER SONS TAREQ AND RAUMY, HER GRANDCHILDREN, HER SIBLINGS KAY CARVER, SUSIE PRICE AND WESLEY CRIST. SHE WAS ALSO A GREAT AUNT TO SO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS WHO CHERISHED HER AS SHE CHERISHED...

Robin Dale Burgess

Jan 14, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration of a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Robin Dale Burgess, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed from us on January 14, 2025. Born in Duluth, Georgia, Robin brought joy and laughter to everyone she encountered. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family...

Joseph Jackson Smoot

Jan 13, 2025

Joseph J. Smoot of Kennesaw, GA, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on January 13, 2025. He was born March 16, 1931, in Beckley, West Virginia.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia Smoot. Together they cherished 71 years of marriage filled with love and companionship. He also leaves behind two children, Terry Smoot and Sharon Smoot "Smith," along...

David Alan Gallion

Jan 12, 2025

David Alan Gallion, 62, passed away at his home in Marietta, GA, on January 12, 2025. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Family will receive friends at 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia....

Katiesue O'Shields

Jan 11, 2025

BECAUSE OF IMCLEMENT WEATHER, THE FAMILY HAS DECIDED TO POSTPONE THE FUNERAL UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025. PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW!

Katiesue Arlene O'Shields, age 68, of Cartersville, GA passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Don O'Shields officiating....

Ricky Anderson

Jan 11, 2025

Ricky Edward Anderson died January 11th, 2025 in his home in Powder Springs, Georgia after a short, but hard fought, battle with cancer. Ricky was born on November 15th, 1960 to the late Barbara and Carl Anderson at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.

Ricky was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Ricky was an avid...

Peggy Ann Norris

Jan 10, 2025

Peggy Ann Norris, 92, formerly of Venice, FL and Port Huron, MI, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Marietta, GA after a long and fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Peggy was born on June 3, 1932 to Clara (Whitman) and Dorrance Shafer Sr in Battle Creek, MI. After high school, Peggy went on to study...

Randy Wade Maxwell

Jan 10, 2025

Randall W. Maxwell, age 61, of Dallas, Georgia, was called home to be with our Lord in Heaven on January 10, 2025. Randall was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Kinsey Maxwell, and his father, Joe I. Maxwell.

A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 16, 2025, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM...

Chyrl Francis Gibson

Jan 9, 2025

Chyrl Ferguson Gibson, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away on January 9, 2025, due to natural causes, Born on September25, 1946, in Alabama, Chyrl grew up in Trenton, Georgia, before establishing her home in Cobb County, where she spent the majority of her life. 

Chryl was a loving mother of four children, raising her two youngest on her own after...

Claudia Paulette Cheek

Jan 8, 2025

Claudia Paulette Cheek 

December 2, 1951 – January 8, 2025

Claudia “Paulette” Cheek, age 73, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, following an extended illness. Paulette was born on December 2, 1951, in Athens, GA daughter of the late John Henry Cheek and Jeanette Ellis Cheek. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and one...

Betty Jane Maxwell

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jane Maxwell, 82, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Woodstock, GA.

Betty Maxwell was born on August 26, 1942 in Martinsville, VA, to Norville and Rose Painter.

Betty spent her life in various servant-centered roles, most importantly as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also spent time working with her sister, Edith, at a flower shop, helping turn-key...

Jerry Mitchell Meers

Jan 8, 2025

Jerry Mitchell Meers, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia with Rev. Brandon Nichols and Rev. Bill Rorie officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Dial, GA, Mr. Meers...

Kenneth Huff

Jan 7, 2025

Kenneth Huff passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Ken was born September 24th, 1961 in New Jersey. His family moved to Georgia in 1962 where he grew up in Marietta and graduated from Osborne High School in 1979. After high school, Ken went to college at Troy State University and earned a degree in history....

Barbara Yarbrough

Jan 6, 2025

Willie Barbara Yarbrough, age 100, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Yarbrough worked for Auto Electric of Georgia before...

Martha Nell "Boots" Ash

Jan 5, 2025

Martha Nell “Boots” Sloan Ash, age 87, of Powder Springs, passed away on January 5, 2025. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dr. James Wade Ash, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Crayte Sloan, daughter, Barbara Ruth Ash, sister Mary Sloan Stepp, brothers Benjamin Sloan, Jr. and Robert Sloan, and sons-in-law Tom Bell and Danny Carney. 

 Survivors include...