Obituaries

Aug 14, 2024

Orlando Francis Ferraro, Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Airforce, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 14, 2024 in Woodstock, Georgia.

The son of Orlando (Babe) Ferraro Sr and Alice Claire Williams, Orlando (Butch or Butchie to those close to him) grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was born December 9,...

Aug 13, 2024

October 28, 1940 – August 13, 2024  Dianne was born in Atlanta, daughter of Nann Hicks Dunton and Edward  Roy Dunton. She graduated from Chamblee High School and attended  the University of Georgia, Georgia State University and the State  University of California at Northridge where she graduated with magna  cum laude honors in sociology. She married her husband, Dyckman,...

Aug 6, 2024

Joel Patrick McCoy, aged 75, passed away on August 6, 2024 after a battle with COPD and lung cancer. He was born September 6, 1948 in Mt Kisco, NY to Joel Edgar and Kathryn Thompson McCoy. He was the youngest of four siblings. After Joel graduated from Lakeland High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine...

Aug 5, 2024

Eugene known to all as Gene. or Grampa Born July 13, 1952-Aug 5, 2024 Gene was born At Chunuk Airforce Bace, in Illinois, then spent yrs. in Japan with Family till daddy bought

the Farm in Louisville GA. Gene loved sports, fishing, wood working and Farming and loved shagging, was a member of Tau Kapp Epsilon Fraternity,...

Aug 4, 2024

Sharon Lydia Haywood was born on December 18, 1952 in Kings County Hospital  Brooklyn, New York to the late Florine Haywood and Frank Edward Haywood Sr.  She was the first born of 6 sisters and 1 brother. She had 3 sisters that preceded her  in death: Renee Harley, Anita Townes and Terri Haywood. Sharon was raised in the  Brownsville...

Jul 30, 2024

Lucy Mae Kendrick was born on October 30, 1950 to J. C. and Mary Kendrick and was the youngest of the family including brothers, Jimmy and Larry, and sister, Judy.

Lucy always loved animals, especially cats, having gotten her first kitten at 5 or 6 years old. A grey fluffy kitten she named Smokey! She had many...

Jul 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Guyanne (Anne) Walker on July 30, 2024 at age 80.

She was a loving wife, mother, & sister.  She was a cherished friend to many.  She will be remembered for her witty and generous spirit, and her passion & love for Elvis, music and...

Jul 29, 2024

Cathy Ann Crabtree  12/10/1960-07/29/2024  Cathy Ann Crabtree, age 63, passed away  peacefully on July 29, 2024, at her home in  Cartersville, Georgia.  Born to parents Dion and Claire Brown, Cathy, with   her six brothers and sisters, spent most of her youth in   her hometown, Goldsboro, North Carolina. In her early   young-adult life, her family moved to a town called...

Jul 28, 2024

Robert Anderson White passed away late Sunday, July 28, 2024, after an acquired illness ended his courageous lifelong struggle with kidney disease. He was 58 years old.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Rob later lived in Miami, Florida, then High Point and Greenville, North Carolina, and Lynchburg again before settling in Atlanta, Georgia. He invariably made hosts of...

Jul 20, 2024

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Dale O’Bert, age 70 of Acworth, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Robin; daughters Melissa (Chris) and Joy (Alex); son Joseph (OV); and grandchildren Liam, Mason, Oliver and Chloe.

He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Ruby and Joseph; his sister, Shirley; and...

Jul 17, 2024

Kyle B. Taylor, 53, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully in his home on July 17, 2024. On October 13,  1970, Kyle was born to LTC Sam and Ann Taylor in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. With his lungs not quite  developed, he had a rough start but grow to be the amazingly strong person we knew. Kyle was an ...

Jul 17, 2024

Born on June 28th, 1952, Stephen Jack Carroll gained his wings on July 17, 2024.

Steve was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was not only a talented musician and pastor, but also a loved bus driver (Bartow County Schools). He loved to play the piano and sing for the Lord. There was not a day...

Jul 14, 2024

Charlotte Louise (Neighbour) Plumacher - January 1, 1938 - July 14, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY to John and Catherine (Gallagher) Neighbor. Charlotte is predeceased by her parents, her sister Eileen Jones, her brother William Neighbor, and her granddaughter Lauren Ashley Reed. She is survived by her husband Edward R. Plumacher, her son Edward J. Plumacher and his wife...

Jul 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Wilma Jean Ratcliff Bramlett, age 57 of Acworth, GA announce her death at home in the early hours of Saturday July 13, 2024.

Jean was born on July 14, 1966 in Dalton, GA to parents Benjamin Franklin "Bennie" Ratcliff and Carol Ann Waters Ratcliff of Spring Place, GA....

Jul 4, 2024

“Say not in grief that he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was”

With a heavy heart we announce, Irvine Rankin Caswell Jr, Beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather, Brother & Grandfather to many has passed. Fittingly, his soul journeyed forward on July 4th, 2024 after a valiant, hard fought battle with cancer. He was known as...

Jul 4, 2024

Karen (Kay) Kanable Reynolds died at 2 PM, July 4, 2024 at The Oaks of Fairmont, Fairmount, GA.

Kay was born in Kokomo, IN on January 20, 1944.  She was the daughter of Ira and Mickey Fortson Kanable.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving is her sister JoAnn (Albert) Warner of Rantoul,...

Jul 1, 2024

The family of Edward William Rhein, 68, of Dallas, GA sadly announce his passing on July 1, 2024.

Ed was born in Evanston, IL on August 29, 1955 and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Rhein. Together they were blessed with three children Robert, Katheryn, Jennifer and their seven grandchildren.

Preceding him...

Jul 1, 2024

In Loving Memory James Alvin Butler August 18, 1941 – July 01, 2024 U.S. Veteran

It is with heavy hearts, that we share the passing of James Alvin Bulter, aged 82  born in Santa Fe, Texas. James was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather  and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda...

Jul 1, 2024

Brenda Hansen, 85, passed away in Woodstock, GA on 1 July 2024.

Brenda was born on March 12th, 1939 to Harold and Mildred Shepler in Vandergrift, PA where she grew up. After graduating from high school she went to Grove City College where she graduated in 1961. She then went on to Penn State University to obtain...

Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Daryl Steven Dover, age 52 of Cartersville passed away tragically on June 28, 2024. He was born August 11, 1971, son of Geraldine Dover and the late Jimmy Dover. He enjoyed riding his bike and going to church. Mr. Dover is preceded in death by his daughter, Sharlie Dover; grand-daughter, McKenzie Ella Dover; father, Jimmy Dover; brother, Dewayne...