Obituaries

Billie Ann Suddeth

Billie Ann Suddeth

Oct 30, 2024

Billie’s dwelling place is now with our God in his heavenly abode. She passed away peacefully 10/30/2024 at the age of 88. She faithfully fulfilled scripture to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and your neighbor as yourself. She was an influencer before it became trendy. We will miss her physical presence greatly,...

Sandra Faye Collett

Sandra Faye Collett

Oct 29, 2024

Sandra Faye Collett, age 77, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Mike Cronin officiating. 

Born in Warner Robbins, GA, Mrs. Collett lived most of her life in Cobb County. She graduated from Campbell...

Ariell Denise Appleton

Ariell Denise Appleton

Oct 27, 2024

Ariell Denise Appleton, born on September 26, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024,   A bright light in the lives of many, Ariell was known for her beautiful, caring, and loving spirit, which everyone she encountered.

Ariell enjoyed a fulfilling career at an insurance company,  and also she dedicated herself to providing health care to the...

Marie Romeus Mondesir

Marie Romeus Mondesir

Oct 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marie Romeus Mondesir, a true friend, loving wife, mother, prayer warrior and beacon of light, who departed from this world on October 27th 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Marie walked through life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone she encountered with an...

Alvin Dale Carter Williams "Sonny"

Alvin Dale Carter Williams "Sonny"

Oct 27, 2024

Alvin Dale Carter Williams, "Sonny", age 88, of Temple, Georgia passed away October 27, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Temple, GA. Interment will follow at 3:00 pm at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents Cora Maebelle...

SueAnn Beck

SueAnn Beck

Oct 26, 2024

Our mother, SueAnn Beck, woke up in the arms of Jesus Friday night, October 25, 2024. 

She was born on May 7, 1941, in Pusan, South Korea, where she met and married an Air Force solider, our father; Milton H. Beck. She then followed him half-way around the world, baby in tow, moving to Cobb County, GA in 1967, where she...

Eleanor Lorene Amandolia

Eleanor Lorene Amandolia

Oct 25, 2024

Eleanor Lorene Henry Amandolia crossed gently into eternity on Friday, October 25, 2024.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Henry. Jesus and Family were her anchor and foundation throughout her entire life. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl at Riverside Church of God in Atlanta. Her young...

Charlie "Chuck" L. Frierson, Sr.

Charlie "Chuck" L. Frierson, Sr.

Oct 22, 2024

Charlie “Chuck” Lee Frierson, Sr. (91) went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia.

Chuck was born in Columbia, Tennessee on May 27, 1933 to Joe Willie Frierson and Marie Shipp Faucett. They both preceded him in death as well as his sister, Ethel Gordon.

Chuck received Christ at an early age and became a...

Charles Edward McAllister

Charles Edward McAllister

Oct 22, 2024

Charles Edward McAllister, to most known as Charlie Mac, died peacefully on October 22, 2024. He was 90 years young.

 

Charles was born and raised in Clarkesville, Georgia as one of 10 children of Paul and Pearl McAllister. After graduating high school, he went on to serve in the navy. He proudly served on the USS Hancock during the Korean War....

Marilyn Elaine Sheldon Fussell

Marilyn Elaine Sheldon Fussell

Oct 20, 2024

Marilyn Elaine (Sheldon) Fussell passed away at age 91on October 20th, 2024, in Marietta GA after a long illness. Formerly of Powder Springs GA, Pace Fl, Savannah GA, Sykesville MD, she was born on February 23, 1933, in Waynesboro, PA, as the third child of Eldon K. and Lilian Mae Sheldon. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sister...

Robert Jordan Gravley, Sr.

Robert Jordan Gravley, Sr.

Oct 20, 2024

Robert Jordan Gravley, Sr., age 81, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 

Born on a Monday March 1, 1943, in Talking Rock, Georgia, Robert was one of seven children of William Boyd and Bessie Jane Gravley. He graduated from Campbell High School in 1961. 

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Bessie Gravley;...

William Horace Cline

William Horace Cline

Oct 18, 2024

William Horace Cline, born on September 14, 1950, in Smyrna, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Powder Springs, Georgia. A devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, William leaves behind a legacy defined by his unwavering, deep kindness, and dedication to his faith.

William dedicated a significant part of his life to his career at Austell Boxboard, where...

Johnson Kiragu Thuo

Johnson Kiragu Thuo

Oct 17, 2024

Johnson Kiragu Thuo, age 62, of Canton, Georgia passed away October 17, 2024. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Alpharetta, GA, in Alpharetta, GA, and 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Kenyan American Community Church in Marietta, GA. Interment will be held in Kenya at a...

William Eugene "Bill" Doerfler

William Eugene "Bill" Doerfler

Oct 17, 2024

William Eugene "Bill" Doerfler, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA. Interment will follow at 2pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

A native of Springfield, IL, Mr. Doerfler lived in Cumming,...

Peggy Jean Parker

Peggy Jean Parker

Oct 16, 2024

Peggy Jean Parker was born May 4, 1941 in Gadsden, AL. She passed away on October 16, 2024 in Dallas, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents W.A. (Mutt) Morgan and Ruth Morgan. Also by her brother, Bill Morgan and sister, Annette Morgan Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Parker Harkins, Dallas, GA; daughter, Deidre Parker,...

Thomas Wade Smithwick

Thomas Wade Smithwick

Oct 14, 2024

Thomas Wade Smithwick, born on October 2, 1963, in Marietta, Georgia, passed away on October 14,2024, in Smyrna, Georgia. He is remembered as a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

For many years, Thomas dedicated his career to East Side Elementary School, where he became a cherished figure among colleagues and students alike. Known for his warm smile and infectious laughter,...

Virginia "Genie" Marvina Karr

Virginia "Genie" Marvina Karr

Oct 13, 2024

Virginia Marvina Karr, affectionately known as Genie, at age 85, went to be with Jesus our Lord, on Sunday, October 13, 2024.  

Genie was married to the love of her life C.E. “Gene” Karr, Jr., for 41 years. She is survived by her brother Guyrus Sandlin, Jr.; children Michael “Mike” Karr and Gina Goddard; grandchildren Eleyna (David) Vernon, Lauran (David)...

Betty Ann Hunt

Betty Ann Hunt

Oct 12, 2024

Betty Ann Hunt, age 94, of Marietta, Georgia passed away October 12, 2024. Graveside Service will be held at 11:15 am on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, with Pastor Joe Buckner of Roswell Street Baptist Church officiating. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Mr. William Richard Hunt Jr.; Her Son,...

Norma Arey Osman

Norma Arey Osman

Oct 12, 2024

Norma Arey Osman, born on September 4, 1939, in Homer, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia. Her life journey spanned over eight decades, marked by service, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Norma graduated from Coldwater High School in 1958 and then moved to Minneapolis, where she met her beloved husband, Paul M. Osman....

Patricia Swaim Dunbar

Patricia Swaim Dunbar

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia Swaim Dunbar, beloved wife of Childs Edwin Dunbar, Jr. for 73 years, joined Jesus and many loved ones in Heaven on October 11, 2024 at the age of 96. She peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home in Powder Springs, GA. Patricia, fondly known as Pat or Patsy, was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Frederick and...