Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Daphne McDuffie Friedman Bethencourt, 70, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on August 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on January 16, 1953, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Rubinelle McDuffie Friedman and Robert Seymour Friedman. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert S. “Bobby” Friedman. Daphne was a 1971 graduate of...

Aug 18, 2023

Michael Anthony Rasmussen age 32 of Chicago, Ill.

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 18th. He is survived by his loving mother (Brenda), late father (Ruben Dankert) and partner Dana Conley. He is survived by his children Michael, Eliana, Malakai and Aidan Conley. Siblings Dominic Kurelic, Jordan, and Marissa (Jeremy). Fondly remembered by his grandparents Patricia and...

Aug 17, 2023

Gloria Herrick, (Née Methvin), 77, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence in Acworth, GA surrounded by family. Gloria was a woman full of love and energy. She was always up for an adventure with her friends and family, no matter big or small. Her love knew no bounds, whether for her children, grandchildren, or pets. Her...

Aug 17, 2023

John Wilson Dendy, 79, of Dallas GA, died August 17, 2023.

Mr. Dendy was born August 22, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He attended high school in Birmingham, AL. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corp where he served in Vietnam. He then continued his education in the field of computer science....

Aug 16, 2023

Eddie L. Wilson of 361 Sherwood Morgan Drive, Rockmart, died Wednesday, August 16, at the Mount Berry Hospice. He was 82.

Mr. Wilson was born on December 8, 1934 in Rockmart. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Gladys Wilson;...

Aug 16, 2023

Thomas Henry Freeman, 76, of Adairsville, GA passed away, surrounded by his loving family on August 16, 2023. Thomas was born March 5, 1947 in Calhoun, GA to Nora Floyd and William Freeman. He is now reunited with his parents, siblings Alpha, Coralee, Lewis, Robert, Ruby, Gene, Beatrice, James, and Alfred, and his son Timmy. Thomas is survived by...

Aug 15, 2023

Mary Pelts Coburn

August 15, 2023

Mary Pelts Coburn, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Acworth, Georgia on August 15, 2023. She was born on February 22, 1930, the youngest of eight children to Anna and Joseph Peltz of Maybeury, WV. She was affectionately nicknamed “Toots” by her older siblings – a nickname...

Aug 15, 2023

Kathy Jo Mansfield, age 68, of Acworth, GA, died August 15, 2023.  She is survived by her husband Dolphus Mansfield and sister Liz Blazek.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, 2:30 PM at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, KY.

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia Jean (Porter) Faught

Born 11-22-1946

Died 08-15-2023

Patricia “Pat” Faught was born in Albany, Ga. She traveled extensively throughout her life and settled in Cedartown, Ga. She loved travel, Horses, and her family.

She was proceeded in death by her Mother- Elenore Moon, Father- Forrest Porter, Brothers- Alan Porter and...

Aug 13, 2023

Debra Lynn Brand of Cartersville, Georgia, age 62, passed on the morning of August 13th peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  At her request, no official services will be held although a gathering of family members is planned in her honor.

Debra was born in 1956 in Rockmart Georgia, the daughter of Evelyn Josephine Griffin...

Aug 11, 2023

Cheryl Gae Sanders, age 71, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home in Acworth, Georgia on August 11th.

Born on February 26, 1948 in Washington D.C. to Dorothy Aylease (Harris) and Edom Isaac Patterson, Cheryl possessed an unwavering and infectious smile that touched the lives of many during the thirty-plus years she spent as...

Aug 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher Dennis Mercier announce his sudden passing on Friday August 11, 2023, at the age of 60. He is survived by his loving parents Dennis and Ruby and his brother Peter.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16th 2023. 2PM.  Grace Community Church, 770 Kennesaw...

Aug 10, 2023

Vincent Pumillo, 78, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 10th, 2023. Vincent (Vinny) was born on December 20th, 1944 in Pozzallo, Italy to Giovanni and Rosa Pumillo. He was the older brother to Micheal and Rina.

Vinny immigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y in November 1961. He married the love of his...

Aug 9, 2023

Joel David Elms of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9th at the age of 58. Dave was born and grew up in Monterrey, California where he loved spending his time fly fishing, hanging out on the beach, and surfing. After graduating high school, Dave served in The Navy for 8 years where he served aboard the U.S.S. Orleck...

Aug 9, 2023

Kristina Lynn (Wilson) Hickerson passed away peacefully from complications of dementia on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was under hospice care at her daughter's home. She is now with her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was dearly loved and revered by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Kris was...

Aug 4, 2023

Ronald Lawrence Chase, 76, of Carrollton, GA passed away on August 4, 2023. Ronald was born on October 11, 1946 to Alton Chase and Rebu Duke of Arnco, GA. He graduated from Central of Carrollton High School going on to serve in the United States Navy. Ronald retired from McKenney’s Inc. and was a member of Sheet Metal Local...

Jul 30, 2023

Dorothy Virginia Williams passed away onSunday, July 30.  Dotty, as she was known to friends and family, wasoriginally from the Cumberland, Maryland area, but spent several years inKnoxville, Tennessee and Ocala, Florida.  She was a resident ofKing'sBridge Retirement Community in Atlanta for the last 7 years. Everywhere she lived, she was well liked by the many friends, neighbors andfellow...

Jul 30, 2023

Joan Fox, 85, of Cartersville passed away on July 30. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev Jim Goddard and Eva Goddard and her brother Donnie (Doris) Goddard. She leaves behind two sisters Glenda (Gary) Tuttle and Peggy (late Bobby) Sims.

She was born and raised in Rome, GA. (Celanese Village) and graduated from Model...

Jul 30, 2023

In Loving memory of Wilfred (Bill) Frank Broxterman

May 17, 1930 – July 30, 2023

Bill Broxterman, a quiet, confidant man, passed away on July 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Baileyville, KS May 17, 1930.  He grew up in Seneca, KS.  After graduating from Bancroft High school in 1948,...

Jul 30, 2023

Judith Ann Cassell, 84, died on July 30 after a brief battle with cancer.

Judy was born to Marge and Frank Faulkner in Knoxville, Tennessee, the oldest of three children. She enjoyed an active childhood filled with horseback riding, swimming, and water skiing. Her love of the water continued in high school where she competed on the...