Obituaries
James Melvin Dodd Jr.
Jul 18, 2022
James “Chick” Melvin Dodd, Jr. of Powder Springs, GA died peacefully in his home on July 18th, 2022 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith Reach Dodd, his two children, Jonathan Noel Dodd and Anna Marie Dodd, his three grandsons, Lucas Noel Dodd, Logan James Dodd, and Leander Michael Dodd, and his...
Frances Steinmetz
Jul 16, 2022
On July 16, 2022, Frances "Bunny" Lee Steinmetz passed away in Marietta, Georgia. She joins her mother and father, Virginia and Marion, her brother, Gene, and her son, Phillip. Bunny was born on March 10 (or 11), 1940 in Miami Florida. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State where she was an active member of Alpha Chi Omega...
Mary Walters Matthews
Jul 15, 2022
Mary Walters Matthews, age 97, of Dallas, GA passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Tuesday July 19, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home, 2480 Macland Road, Marietta GA 30064, with Dr LeBron Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park 1861 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064. She will lie in state...
Larry Lamar Jordan, Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
Larry Lamar Jordan, Sr., age 75, of Hiram, Georgia passed away July 14, 2022. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Macland Road Church of Christ in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at Peaceful Meadows in Dallas, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents GW and Gladys Jordan and brother Paul...
Lucila Torres Gutierrez
Jul 13, 2022
Lucila Torres Gutiérrez, de 37 años, de Austell, Georgia, falleció el 13 de julio de 2022. El servicio fúnebre se llevará a cabo a las 6:00 pm el jueves 28 de julio de 2022 en West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel en Marietta, GA. El entierro se llevará a cabo a las 12:00 pm el viernes 29 de julio...
Robert Spiro Pandis
Jul 13, 2022
Robert Spiro Pandis, age 91, of Marietta, Georgia passed away July 13, 2022. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. Robert was a native of Omaha, NE living in Walnut,...
John Faulkner
Jul 13, 2022
John Herschel Faulkner of Bear Creek, AL, passed away at his home in Marietta, GA, on July 13, 2022, at 87. John is preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Irene Faulkner, and by his siblings, Fred and Adrian Faulkner, Irene Hall, and Clara Bailey. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Williams Faulkner of Springhill...
Karl Frederick Eidam, Jr.
Jul 12, 2022
A proud husband, father and veteran, Karl F. Eidam Jr. passed away on July 12 in Marietta. Born May 16, 1933 in Columbus, Georgia, he is survived by the family he loved: wife Barbara; children Karla, Karl III, Kourtney and their spouses; grandkids Erica, Kyle, Kayla, Nick, Chase and MacKenzie; great-grandkids Eli and Ensley; and brother Bill. He was preceded...
Shandra Belle Saunders
Jul 8, 2022
Shandra Belle Saunders, age 78, of Marietta, Georgia passed away July 8, 2022. Private Services will be held at a later date. Born in Greenville, SC, Mrs. Saunders moved to Cobb County in 1963 from Panama City, FL. She retired as a Payroll Specialist for Paychex after many years of employment. She was preceded in death by her parents, John...
Billy Rogers
Jul 8, 2022
William Francis "Billy" Rogers, age 84, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta with Gene Hice officiating. Born in Marietta, GA, Mr. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Cobb County. He graduated from McEachern High School in...
Owen Arbir
Jul 7, 2022
Owen Joesph Arbir was born on May 3, 2022 at 3:03 pm at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He weighed in at 8lbs 1 ounce and 20 ¼ inches long. He was born with reddish blonde hair, blue eyes and the ever present Arbir nose. Owen's family was blessed with 2 months of joy, before he went to his heavenly home. Owen...
Betty Jo White
Jul 7, 2022
Betty Jo White, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away July 7, 2022. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, GA with Rev. Ron Cobb officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband James White. Betty was a native of Ben Hill, GA...
Mildred Cavin
Jul 7, 2022
Mildred Margo Cavin, age 91, of Bethlehem, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Midway Christian Church Cemetery in Winder, GA with Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Born in Atlanta, Mrs. Cavin lived in Bethlehem, GA for over 40 years. She enjoyed being a homemaker and...
Robert George Updegraff
Jul 7, 2022
It is with great sadness, but with so much love, pride, and respect that the family of Robert George Updegraff announce his passing on July 7th, 2022. Robert, 72, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Dorothy Updegraff. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dean Updegraff. He is survived by his wife of 47 years,...
Yvonne Ritchey
Jul 6, 2022
Yvonne Ritchey, 49, passed away peacefully in her home, in Powder Springs, on July 6th. After a three year battle with cancer, she passed in the arms of her husband with family surrounding her. Yvonne was born on January 1st in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Living in her hometown, she met the love of her life at seventeen, Dale Ritchey. Shortly...
Kemuel Douglas Goodson
Jul 5, 2022
Kemuel Douglas Goodson, age 61, of Hiram, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Mr. Goodson was a native of Georgia. He worked as a Stone Mason, owning and operating Stone Works for 40 years. He was...
Sharon Ruth Acton
Jul 4, 2022
Sharon Ruth Acton, age 86, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow on Friday, July 15th at 11am at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Sharon was born in Texas. As the daughter...
Richard Wayne Horne
Jul 4, 2022
Richard Wayne Horne, age 68, of Austell, Georgia passed away July 4, 2022. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Jean Horne. Richard was...
Sparkle Denise Herrera Ross
Jul 3, 2022
Sparkle Brittnay Shardonn Denise Herrera Ross, age 34, of Decatur, Georgia passed away July 3, 2022. Sparkle Denise Brittany Shardonn Herrera Ross was born on March 30, 1988 to Denise Williamson and Nelson Ross. Sparkle was the youngest of her siblings. From the moment she came into the world with that beautiful smile we know she was destined to be...
Linda L. Westbrook
Jul 3, 2022
Linda L. Westbrook, age 79, of Marietta, Georgia passed away July 3, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022 in the Chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Collins officiating.Mrs. Westbrook was a native of Jacksonville, FL and has spent the last 56 years in Marietta, GA. She was a...

