Obituaries

Apr 9, 2021

Brian Olcott LaRaia, born October 19, 1968, in Oneida, NY, died April 9, 2021.  Brian grew up in Illian, NY and graduated from Notre Dame High School of Utica and Columbia University in New York City (BA in Asian Studies). He later studied Nietze. He taught English in Japan for almost 3 years and later pursued a career in...

Apr 8, 2021

Arnold James Revis "Jim" passed away April 8th, 2021. Arnold was born October 29, 1948 in Marion , NC. Arnold is a retired Army Veteran serving over 20 years. He retired as SFC Revis from 92nd Engineer Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA. Arnold was in Vietnam and Desert Storm.

Arnold met the love of his life , Chong...

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Van Laws was born on April 13, 1944. He passed away on April 8, 2021 from several medical issues. Richard resided in Georgia for forty two years. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Bishop Loughlin and Boys High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University where he competed on their track team and...

Apr 6, 2021

Andrew (Andy) Beers Hallenbeck, Msgt. USAF retired, passed away on April 6, 2021 at 88 years of age. Originally from Oneida, New York, Andy had many successful and varied career achievements following 22+ years of military service. Andy was the beloved husband of Freda; loving father to Cheryl, Lisa, Krag and Heather Marie; Grandad to Roya, Layla, Emon, Emma...

Apr 4, 2021

Alice Ethel McCarthy, age 97, formerly of 14911 Monastery Road Peosta, Iowa passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 in Acworth, Georgia. She had just celebrated her birthday three days earlier with her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date so all family and friends may gather...

Apr 3, 2021

On Saturday April 3, 2021 Curtis James Schenke passed away at the age 64 due to multiple medical illness.

Curtis was born August 16, 1956 in Winnebago Illinois he attended the University of Missouri, where he started his Rugby career. He went on to play for Ramblers Rugby Club in St. Louis MO and Old White Rugby...

Mar 30, 2021

Ms. Caroline Ann Cabe, age 77 of Marietta, Ga. Passed away on Tuesday morning March 30, 2021. She was born April 30, 1943 in Marietta, Ga the daughter of the late Floyd Correl and Ophie S. Cabe. Preceded in death brothers Lester Cabe, Grady Cabe and sister Betty Smith. Survived by sisters Louise Cabe, Linda Cabe, children Donna Mull,...

Mar 22, 2021

Cynthia Ann Bauder Nickey, mother of four, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all, died Monday, March 22, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Cyndi was born in 1970 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to parents Janet Karen and Kenneth Wayne Bauder. Cyndi’s adventure with her family took her to Marquette, MI; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Lancaster, PA...

Mar 22, 2021

Ronald Allen Welch, Sr. (Ronnie) wore many hats.  He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.  He was the second son of seven children, born on June 16, 1946 to the late Thomas Arthur and Rosa Lee (Hill) Welch.

After years of enduring multiple health issues, God in his infinite wisdom...

Mar 17, 2021

On March 17th, 2021, we lost a devoted, father, grandfather and husband. Johnny was born on September 28th, 1954 in Atlanta, GA.

Johnny was proceeded in death by his mother, Barbara A Jenkins, his father, Steve Danna, and brother, David Keith.

Johnny is survived by his wife Susan Danna. His other two siblings: Brian Keith...

Mar 17, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Samuel Timothy Croker, of Woodstock, GA, left his earthly body at the age of 49, after living with lung cancer for 4 years.

Samuel was preceded in death by his father Sam, and twin brothers James and Perry.  He is survived by his wife Joye, his 3 children, Sophie, Amelia, and Patrick,...

Mar 17, 2021

Dr. James S. ”Doc” Ferguson, former director of University of Alabama “Million Dollar Band” and the  “Pride of the South Marching Band“ at the University of Mississippi passed away at the age of 85 on March 17, 2021. At the time of his death he resided in Woodstock, Georgia with his wife, Micki, his puppies, Gracie and Lucy and...

Mar 13, 2021

William C. Boggs, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.  William was born in Columbia, South Carolina on December 17th, 1963 and was the third child of William Boggs Sr. and Ann Steele. He spent his childhood years in Columbia, where he graduated from AC Flora High School. After spending some time at...

Mar 11, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Wintrode was born to Glenn and Elizabeth Wintrode, and raised in Bel Air, Maryland. She was a creative child, and grew to be an accomplished painter, writer, model, and actress.

Nancy attended the University of Maryland, then moved to Gadsden, Alabama after marriage. She was active in her church and worked with the food distribution...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Jon L. Phillips 11/18/1936 - 3/10/2021 It is with a heavy heart to share that our Dad, Jon Phillips passed away 3-10-2021, after his treatment with dialysis.

Jon is now with our Holy Father at peace and without pain. Jon graduated from Brown High School and attended Georgia Tech. Jon was talented in many areas, such...

Mar 10, 2021

Nancy Joann (Walsh) Thibault, age 82, of McDonough, GA died March 10, 2021. Nancy graduated from Cony High School, Augusta, ME in 1957 and thereafter worked at the Maine Bureau of Taxation. On July 20, 1959, Mrs. Thibault was married to Airman Robert Thibault of Chelsea, MA. The newlyweds were immediately stationed in Albuquerque, NM, before military assignments in...

Mar 9, 2021

Lorice Dow Black

October 7, 1925 – March 9, 2021

Lorice Dow Black, proud Lebanese-American formerly of Greenville, SC died peacefully surrounded by her children near Atlanta, GA on March 9, 2021. She was 95 years old. Born in Raeford, N.C. on October 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Linda...

Mar 8, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Caroline Jordan Hickcox was born on February 14, 1924 to Preston D. Jordan and Helen D. Nelling in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and passed away on March 8, 2021 at The Phoenix at Union Hill where she lived in Canton, Georgia.

Betty grew up in Glassboro, NJ, living with her mother and, later, her grandparents, Harry...

Mar 7, 2021

Jim Barlow age 64 of Cartersville, GA passed away after a short-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer at 6:30am on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Proceeded in his death are his Grandmother Anna Shae, Grandfather Richard Shae, Brother John Barlow, Sister Sally Martin, and oldest Son Benjamin Barlow.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Kathy Barlow,...

Mar 1, 2021

Dorothy L. Butler, 71, was called home to be with our good Lord on March 1, 2021 in her home in Acworth, GA.

An amazing mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin and friend, she was loved by many near and far including Alabama, New Jersey, and Georgia, where she retired. Dorothy was an energetic soul  with a bold...