Obituaries

Derek S Ellis

Derek S Ellis

Jan 20, 2021

Derek Scott Ellis, age 52, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Gary Cox officiating. Cremation will follow. Derek is survived by his parents, Arnold and Judy Ellis; sisters, Cathy Field, Lynda (Dave)...

Jose Raul Romero

Jose Raul Romero

Jan 20, 2021

Jose Raul Romero, age 74, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away January 20, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta. Jose Raul Romero was born July 15th in Santiago de Maria, El Salvador. He loved...

Dorothy Robertson

Dorothy Robertson

Jan 19, 2021

On the morning of January 19th, the Lord called our sweet Grandmother home. She was patient, kind, calm, never raised her voice and was the definition of selfless. She cared for family members and friends in sickness and in health throughout her entire life. She and my Papa were always driving somewhere to bring someone supper. She didn’t curse or...

Will Samanie

Will Samanie

Jan 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that we notify you of the home going of Mr. Will Samanie. Will Samanie was a valued member and employee of The Church at Liberty Square. His impact at our church stretched throughout our student ministry and worship and arts ministry. Will touched countless lives within our church body and our community. His passion for...

Roy Clifford Thrasher

Roy Clifford Thrasher

Jan 19, 2021

Roy Clifford Thrasher, age 81, of Austell, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Dr. David Maddox officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville, Georgia. Mr. Thrasher was a lifelong resident of Austell, GA....

William Ray Brown

William Ray Brown

Jan 18, 2021

THE FUNERAL WILL BE ON LIVE STREAMED ON OUR FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/WestCobbFuneralHomeCrematory William Ray Brown, age 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta with Dr. David Campbell officiating. Born in Atlanta, Mr. Brown was a...

Yvonne Snipes Smith

Yvonne Snipes Smith

Jan 18, 2021

Yvonne Snipes Smith, age 85, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Bill Snipes and Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A native of Pelham, GA,...

Robert John Kennedy

Robert John Kennedy

Jan 16, 2021

Robert John Kennedy, age 73, of Marietta, Georgia passed away January 16, 2021. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA with Deacon Bruce Reed officiating. He was preceded in death by his son Brandon Scott Kennedy. Robert was a native of Covington, KY and...

Esther Walker

Esther Walker

Jan 16, 2021

Esther Lee Walker, age 95, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925 in Demorest, Georgia. She grew up and lived most of her life in Atlanta and Mableton, Georgia. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia at 2:00...

Julian Wesley Simms

Julian Wesley Simms

Jan 15, 2021

Julian W. Simms, 104, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Macland Road Church of Christ in Powder Springs. Interment will be held at a later date in Lebanon, Tennessee. Julian was born to Will and Elizabeth Simms on March 18, 1916 in...

Iva Leola Bolin

Iva Leola Bolin

Jan 15, 2021

Iva Leola Bolin, age 89, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away January 15, 2021. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Seven Springs Church at 4665 Macland Raod, Powder Springs, GA with Pastor Jason Bolin and Pastor Michael Sloan officiating. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens in Powder Springs, GA. She...

Allison Blake

Allison Blake

Jan 14, 2021

Allison Renee Blake, age 47, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away January 14, 2021. Allison loved her family: her Mom and Dad, her sister Michelle and her husband Tim, her Nephew Connor, her Niece Claire, her Aunts, Uncles, and many Cousins in South Georgia. Allison loved her church family at St. Teresa's Episcopal Church, Acworth (and she was loved by all)....

Elmer LeRoy Krogh

Elmer LeRoy Krogh

Jan 14, 2021

Elmer LeRoy (Roy) Krogh, age 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Powder Springs, GA on January 14th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ellen Andersen Krogh, his brother Ron Krogh and 11 children: Robin (and Sam) Davis, Kevin (and Nancy) Krogh, Kari (and Dan) Glahn, Steve...

Lori Lynn Harper

Lori Lynn Harper

Jan 12, 2021

Lori Lynn Crow Harper died January 12, 2021, of Covid-19 at Kennestone Hospital. She was only 52 years old. Her family is grieving her loss greatly but is comforted by loving support from friends and an extensive and deeply compassionate church family. Lori was born on April 14, 1968. Lori loved life passionately. She particularly loved travel, music, worship, Bible...

Angel L Gonzalez-Vazquez

Angel L Gonzalez-Vazquez

Jan 12, 2021

REV. ANGEL LUIS GONZALEZ August 2, 1936 – January 12, 2021 Rev. Angel L. Gonzalez, 84, of Powder Springs, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal life on January 12, 2021. He died in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Angel Luis Gonzalez-Vazquez was born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico to Andres and Ana Gonzalez. He had two brothers (Dimas and...

Manuel John Marshall Retired United States Navy

Manuel John Marshall Retired United States Navy

Jan 10, 2021

Manuel John Marshall (Sonny) passed away on January 10, 2021 after a lengthy illness of cardiac conditions. He was born in Boston, Mass. on November 30, 1938. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dolores Campo and his brother Richard Spencer Marshall and both of his parents, Jack Marshall and Alice Marshall. He is survived by his spouse of...

Nicolas Silva Castaneda

Nicolas Silva Castaneda

Jan 9, 2021

Nicolas Silva Castaneda, age 67, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Smyrna. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta. The chapel service will be live-streamed here on this page on our website. The family...

Sidney R. Hall

Sidney R. Hall

Jan 8, 2021

Sidney R. Hall went to sleep January 8, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. He was 83 years old. Born in Glorieta, New Mexico. His family moved to Susanville California via Starbuck Washington where his brother was born. When Sid was 12 the family moved to West Fork, Arkansas, where he remained until joining the military. Sid served his country in...

Nellie Shiver

Nellie Shiver

Jan 8, 2021

Nellie H. Shiver, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Private Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens. A native of Cobb County, Mrs. Shiver raised her family in Austell, GA, then later...

June Shearon Long

June Shearon Long

Jan 6, 2021

June Shearon Long, age 73, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Bill Rorie officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville, Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Long graduated from...