Obituaries

Rebecca Elizabeth Upton

Feb 24, 2021

Rebecca Elizabeth Upton, age 81, passed away peacefully February 24, 2021 due to diabetes and congestive heart failure.  She was born October 3, 1939 in Buford, GA, to Jack and Grace Boggs. Becky loved to tell jokes and make people laugh.  She loved football and the Georgia Bulldogs.  She enjoyed cooking and talking to her friends.   For many years...

Cecil "Papa'' Price

Feb 21, 2021

Cecil "Papa'' Price, age 77, of Cartersville, GA, died February 21, 2021 at his home with his family close.  For over 45  years, Cecil owned and operated Price & Son Grave & Vault Service.  He was a long time Mason, loved fishing, camping and he and his family were members of Lake Forest Country Club for many years.  He...

Heidi Ann Stierle (Prange)

Feb 21, 2021

Heidi Ann Stierle (Prange) passed away from complication from cervical cancer with her husband by her side on February 21, 2021 at the age of 50.

To know Heidi was to love and be loved. She was given great gifts from the Lord to minister to those around her. She would have told you that she was...

Rev. Dr. James D. Curtis

Feb 19, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James D. Curtis died peacefully on February 19, 2021 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Memorial arrangements to be announced. Georgia Funeral Care, Acworth, GA.

Gary L. Ragsdale

Feb 18, 2021

After a long, well fought battle, Gary L. Ragsdale, 71, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed on February 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, of 47 years, two children James and Heather, and seven grandchildren: Felix, Isabel, Sonya, Caellin, Tarryn, Mark, and Luke.  He is also survived by his mother and two brothers.

Gary grew up...

Corey Mickelson

Feb 18, 2021

Loving and devoted father of three Corey Mickelson’s love of life did not come to an end with his death. Corey passed away on February 18, 2021 at the age of 43 at home surrounded by his loving family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Born July 14, 1977, in Anoka,...

Samuel Rick Rappa

Feb 14, 2021

Samuel Rick Rappa 69, of Acworth GA died Sunday February14th, 2021.Sam was born on January 10th, 1952 in Chicago, Il. He was a retiredsalesman and a Vietnam War Veteran that served in the Navy. Sam was aParalympian and medaled in Archery, Billiards, Downhill Skiing andWeightlifting. He was a successful professional poker player. A skillful cardshark. He was an avid...

Gail Lynn Dorsett

Feb 14, 2021

Gail Lynn Dorsett, 69, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Ellenville, NY, on April 4, 1951. Gail is survived by her husband of 44-years, Les Dorsett. Sons, Shaun, Jeremy, Les Jr. and Dale. Daughters, Celeste and Tracey. Grandchildren, Jesse and Emma. Gail was a devoted, loving wife and mother, she did everything for...

William Hicks

Feb 14, 2021

On Sunday, February 14th, 2021, William Hicks loving Husband, Father, and Papa passed away at the

age of 59. He was born on September 26, 1961 in North Carolina and was born to Leon and Frankie Hicks.

He grew up in Ellijay, Georgia and graduated from Gilmer County Highschool and went on to serve in...

Warren Blackmon

Feb 12, 2021

Joseph Warren Blackmon of Athens, Georgia died in Atlanta, February 12, 2021 from complications following heart surgery.

Born March 21, 1948 in Washington, GA, Warren grew up in Thomson, GA. He was the son of the late William Fred Blackmon and Lucy Warren Marston Blackmon. Warren graduated from Thomson High School, where he was an Eagle Scout;...

Randell "Randy" Lynn Snodgrass

Feb 11, 2021

Randell "Randy" Lynn Snodgrass was born to Peggy Ann Bell and Van Kelley Snodgrass on September 10, 1956 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Tx. Randy went to the heavenly kingdom of God on February 11, 2021 after losing his battle to cancer.

Funeral services will be on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Georgia Funeral Care in Acworth,...

Robert Joseph Adam

Feb 10, 2021

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with...

Charles Kent Garner

Feb 10, 2021

Charles Kent Garner passed away on February 10, 2021, in Atlanta, GA from complications of Alzheimer’s; he was 74. Born in Fort Benning, GA, on May 14, 1946, Kent was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilburn Garner and Patricia Harden Garner, and his older brother John Douglas Garner. Kent and his family spent his early years in...

William “Bill” Joseph Schirrmacher

Feb 5, 2021

William “Bill” Joseph Schirrmacher, 70, of Acworth GA, passed away on Feb 5, 2021 from injuries sustained in a car accident. William was born on August 1, 1950 to Eugene Schirrmacher and Virginia Schirrmacher Boyd in Cortland, NY. After high school graduation William joined the army and served his country during the Vietnam War. Throughout his time in the...

Adelheid Ursula Heger

Feb 4, 2021

Adelheid Ursula Heger, nee Pach, passed away February 4, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at her home in Powder Springs, GA. She was 89 years old. She was born in Peiskretsham, Selesia, Germany in 1931, the youngest of ten children.

Heidi “Omi”  is survived by her 5 children, Janet Waters ( Mark), Gabrielle...

Shirley Jo Finney

Feb 4, 2021

Shirley Jo Finney, aged 68, born March 24, 1952 in Akron, OH went on to join her heavenly father on February 4, 2021. Shirley, aka "Queen", lived her life sharing her love for the Lord, her love of family, music, travel, art, learning and food.  Shirley walked in faith with Jesus every day of her life and will be...

William "Bill" H. Lunsford

Feb 1, 2021

William "Bill" H. Lunsford, 79, a longtime resident of Marietta, GA, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born June 13, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH.

He proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy assigned to the USS Coral Sea, followed by earning a BA in Political Science at the University of California at Dominguez Hills....

Abby Michelle Coursey

Jan 30, 2021

Abby Michelle Coursey age 48 of Adairsville Ga passed away on January 30, 2021 at her residence. Surrounded by family. The family will proceed with a cremation as were her wishes.

Shirley Cannon

Jan 30, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Cannon age 73 of Acworth, Ga. died Saturday January 30, 2021 at Cartersville Medical Center, with her husband by her side.

Mrs. Shirley Cannon was born in Hobbs New Mexico December 13, 1947. She worked at Rich’s and also drove a bus for Cobb and Bartow County Schools. She enjoyed driving special needs Children for...

Douglas Paul Gragg “Pawpaw”

Jan 28, 2021

On January 28, 2021, Douglas Paul Gragg passed away peacefully at home in Franklin, Georgia at age 78. He was born on October 23, 1942 in Globe, Caldwell North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Claude E. Gragg and Daphne Hall. Douglas Paul was survived by his daughters, Connie Smith, husband Steve Smith, Melody Morris, husband...