Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Martha Janet Beverly

Jan 27, 2021

Martha Janet Beverly, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Sandy Springs, GA from complications of Covid-19.  Janet was born on October 5, 1932 in Wise, VA to the late William Dewey and Lillian (Scott) Beverly. Janet grew up, raised her family and lived for many years in Wise, VA but later relocated, living in Gatlinburg, TN, Fort...

Joseph Stephen Wilbanks

Jan 25, 2021

October 31, 1952 - January 25, 2021

Steve leaves behind his wife Patricia of 17 years along with several other living family members which include his son Jonathan Wilbanks, his Daughter-in-Law Julie and his two Grandchildren of Pompano Beach Florida. Steve also leaves behind his brother Joseph W. Wilbanks and his Sister-In-Law Debra Wilbanks of Atlanta Georgia and his Sister Joanne...

Mary Theresa Weppelman Paul

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Theresa Weppelman Paul, age 60 of Norfolk, Virginia passed away January 25, 2021. Mary was a Veteran of the United States, serving proudly in the Navy. She was born in Orange Park, Florida in February 1960. Mary Theresa was preceded in death by her father Charles J. Weppelman and a son Kristoffer L. Ritchhart.

Mary is...

Ronnie Mcneal

Jan 24, 2021

Ronnie was born on September 18, 1952 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. and went to McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Ga. Ronnie worked for ADT Security for about 20 years and then had several different careers from Amoco/BP, City of Atlanta to becoming a truck driver before retiring due to health issues. Ronnie was a jack of...

Bobby Wade

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Bobby Wade, 85, of Cartersville, Ga passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2021.

When Bobby was growing up, he attended Cass High school where he was quite an athlete. He was recognized as an exceptionally gifted baseball player. He graduated in 1955 from Cass High School.  In 1959 he was drafted into major league baseball as...

Wiley Oliver Hammonds, Sr.

Jan 22, 2021

Wiley Oliver Hammonds Sr  was called home to be with the Lord on Friday January 22 2021 he was born on May 28 1944 in Taylorsville Ga. to Prather Hammonds and Katie Melissa Lindsey  He was preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Colston and his youngest son Jonathon Lamar Hammonds He is survived by his twin brother Riley...

Cynthia Claire Lindsey

Jan 21, 2021

Cynthia Claire Lindsey passed away from covid-19 with her family by her side on January 21, 2021 at the age of 61.

Anyone who met Cynthia Lindsey, knew how much love radiated from her heart, but nothing made her happier than the simple things like playing board games with her family, sewing, and spending time with her...

Nicholas S. Whaley

Jan 18, 2021

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Nicholas S. Whaley, from Adairsville, GA, loving son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 36.

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Donna Myers

Jan 17, 2021

Donna Myers, long time Acworth resident, died January 17, 2021.  Mrs. Myers loving family includes, parents Fredolph and Lela Hawkinson, brothers, Dennis & Clara Hawkinson, Dwight & April Hawkinson, stepchildren, Timothy Myers, Charles Myers, Stephie & Tammy Myers, Gina Reiss, Melody Boschee and Bonnie Singleton.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin Sullins, Amber Myers, Helena Myers, Elijah...