Obituaries

Karen Berta

Feb 16, 2025

Bruce Wayne Kiser

Feb 16, 2025

Bruce Wayne Kiser, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on December 13, 1966, in Tampa, Florida, Bruce lived a life filled with passion and devotion to his family and interests.

Bruce is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly Mosier Kiser, and his cherished daughter, Isabelle Grace Kiser,...

Bolan E. Clay

Feb 14, 2025

Bolan Eber Clay, age 72, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on February 14, 2025. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the church formerly known as Fair Oaks United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the...

Robert "Whitey" W. James

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Wilburn James, 91, affectionately known as "Whitey," passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, after an extended battle with the complications of dementia. Born on December 6, 1933, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Robert lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and passions.

Robert had a distinguished career that spanned over 40 years at Huntington Alloys,...

Chance Zager Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Chance Jamal Zager Johnson, at the age of 16. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and cousin. Chance passed away suddenly on February 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of passion, resilience, and a fierce competitive spirit that touched everyone who knew him. He...

Joan Sexton

Feb 11, 2025

Joan Sexton, 84, of Austell, Georgia was received into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a lengthy journey with Alzheimer's Disease.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Noah C. and Lauretta Johns Swafford; a brother, Dr. W. Roger Swafford; her husband, H. Neal Sexton; and a step-daughter, Geneva...

Lucille Snyder Turner

Feb 11, 2025

A precious and gentle soul, our Mother, Lucille Snyder Turner, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A kind and stately woman, loved and highly favored by all who knew her. She was a peacemaker in her every endeavor.

She was raised in the mountains of western Carolina where she met her one true love, Ben...

Ruth Ann Priest

Feb 9, 2025

Ruth Ann Priest 86 of Woodstock Georgia died on Sunday, February 9 2025, at the home of her son Ron Priest and his wife Lisa. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Allen Priest and her son, Brian Douglas Priest. She and her husband Ken Priest were born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She leaves two sons, Charles Priest of SC,...

Janet Ethridge

Feb 9, 2025

Mrs. Janet P. Ethridge, age 90, of Marietta, GA passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Born in Thomaston, GA, Mrs. Ethridge grew up in Upson County before moving to Marietta, GA where she lived for most of her life. She worked as a waitress at the former Saucony Restaurant in Buckhead, and at the old Marietta Country...

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, Mississippi, 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....