Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

Homer Alvin Young, Jr (aka Chip) passed away unexpectedly on April 24,2023.

Homer was born January 9, 1952 to Homer Alvin Young Sr and Jackie House Young in Atlanta, Ga.  He grew up in Atlanta and attended Chamblee High School class of 1970.

Homer is survived by his wife Glenda Lowery Young and step daughter...

Apr 21, 2023

In loving memory of Karen Sue Littlefield December 29, 1943 - April 21, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our mother Karen Sue Littlefield affectionately known as Miss L at the age of 79 of Acworth, GA.

Karen graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, CA. in 1961. ...

Apr 20, 2023

Kelly Elizabeth Ayers born December 7, 1986 in Monterey, California age 36 passed away April 20, 2023 at her home in Woodstock, Georgia. During her early years she lived in Northern and Southern California, Texas, Japan, Florida and Puerto Rico before moving to Acworth, Georgia in July, 2000.  A member of North Cobb High School Class of 2005, Kelly...

Apr 19, 2023

Bruce Alan Smith was born in New London, Connecticut, on October 4, 1946 to Eugene and Myrtle Smith. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Carmen Smith and his three daughters, Christine Rogers and her husband Don, Elizabeth Thomsen, and Patricia Fitting and her husband Matthew; and his seven grandchildren, Tyler and his wife Carol Ann, Cade, Hannah...

Apr 11, 2023

James"Buck" House, 58 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Thursday, April11th peacefully in his home with his loving wife of 32 years at his side. Hewas born at Georgia Baptist in Atlanta, GA on Oct 10th.

Hewas a hard-working iron worker out of the Local 387 in Georgia and 597 inJacksonville, Florida. Hewas a wonderful son, brother, husband,...

Apr 11, 2023

Susan Meyer Murray, died April 11 at the Benton House of Woodstock under the care of Agape Hospice Care surrounded by her children.

She was born September 24, 1949 in Savannah, GA, the daughter of Joseph W. and Jean B. Meyer.

Susan was a graduate of Jenkins High School in 1967.  She married William B....

Apr 9, 2023

Cecelia Shores Johnson of Kennesaw Georgia left this earth for her heavenly home on Sunday April 9th, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Karen and son-in-law Jeff, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also, her brothers Stephen (Iris) Shores and Wallace (Terri Shores) and her sister Gwendolyn (Sam) Hodges and many nieces and nephews. She was deeply loved and...

Apr 7, 2023

Mary Tula (Martin) Ward of Marietta, Ga. died April 7 surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born November 17, 1957, in Greenville SC to Notre Dame (Dunlap) Martin and Ernest Henry Martin. She was the fourth of six siblings.

She married Luther Sidney Ward in 1979 who came with a daughter, Jenny. Together,...

Apr 5, 2023

Brenda Hudson, born March 26, 1952, in Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the evening of April 5, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Mechling Sr and Julia Mechling; and her brothers Roy Mechling Jr and Ralph Mechling.

Brenda is survived by...

Apr 5, 2023

The family of Kelley Denise Ferguson, 51, of Cartersville Georgia, is saddened to announce her passing on April 5th, 2023 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. She was born on December 29th, 1971 in Hollywood Georgia.

She is survived by her wife, Melissa Ferguson, daughters Lindsey (Timothy) Cassell and Maya Adams, granddaughter Layla Cassell, mother Dorothy Ferguson, mother-in-law...

Mar 30, 2023

PAULK, Ann Marie

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Ann Marie Paulk, of Marietta, GA, announce her passing on March 30, 2023. Ann passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly missed by her sons:...

Mar 28, 2023

Clyde Andrew Keefer of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 at the age of 96. He was born to Clyde Roosevelt Keefer and Sarah Jane Thomas on July 1, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He married Dolores Jean Mahanna from Washington, Pennsylvania on 5 August, 1950. They moved to Georgia in 1956 and remained in the...

Mar 26, 2023

Richard Warren Griffin, 73, of Acworth, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, after complications from a fall.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Born on December 9, 1949, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of late Janet Cato Griffin and William Rudolph Griffin of Gillsville. Richard was known as a...

Mar 23, 2023

Elliott Gregory Garner, 56 of Kennesaw, GA, and formerly of Jefferson, GA died on March 23rd after medical complications as a result of a heart attack.

Greg was born in Valdosta, Georgia and was the son of Elliott F. Garner of Ray City, GA and the late Carol Tucker Garner.  He was an avid motorcyclist, field target...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard Lee DeVries, of Mableton, GA, born May 9, 1933 in Mitchell County, Iowa, died March 20, 2023 in the comfort of his own home.

He is survived by his wife Shirley (Calkins) DeVries, his children, Rick DeVries (Becky), Cynthia Kelley, Michelle Denney (Daniel), and Mike DeVries, along with 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Mr. DeVries...

Mar 17, 2023

ALBANY- Helen Ann (Pilatich) Askew, 86 of Albany, N.Y. passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, at Ross Memorial Nursing Home in Georgia, where she had been a patient.  She was born in Alsen, N.Y. on September 30, 1936, the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Pilatich Sr. and Anna (Hajec) Pilatich. Helen worked for N.Y.S. for 42 years...

Mar 14, 2023

Robert Bagley gained his wings on March 14th 2023 after a lengthy illness. Born in 1952 to the late James and Ruby Ingle Bagley. He was also preceded in death by his son John W. Bagley. He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years Jackie Renfro Bagley and special son DJ Renfro, sister Penny White (Steve), brother...

Mar 14, 2023

Brenda Lee Combs Jordan was born March 2, 1959 in Ohio to William Kanis Combs and Mary Magdalene Gayheart Combs.

Date of Death: March 14, 2023 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She is proceeded in Death by her Parents. Brenda was the only sister to seven brothers. She was spoiled by them all. She...

Mar 11, 2023

Christopher Lee Marmon passed away unexpectedly 3/11/23, at his Marietta residence. He was only 37 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Born November 7, 1985, in Decatur, Ga, Chris was the first-born child of Richard Marmon and Sandy Allen. Chris was a happy and healthy child, and a blessing to the young...

Mar 8, 2023

Linda Lowe Birdsell passed away March 8, 2023. She leaves behind her husband Ted Birdsell and her three children, Todd Birdsell, Todd’s partner Ann MacMillan of Jacksonville, Illinois, son Scott Birdsell of Sydney Australia, and her daughter Lisa Birdsell Millslagle of Acworth Georgia and her husband Erik Millslagle and their son Victor Millslagle. Linda was born in Peoria Illinois...