Obituaries

Nov 18, 2018

Michael L. Poston, age 38, of Calhoun, GA, died November 18, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Nov 17, 2018

Debbie Holden: September 26, 1954-November 17, 2018

Debra Ann (AKA, Deb, Granny, Ms. Debbie, Mrs. Holden, Lil'Deb, Mom, Grandma) was born to Don and Margaret Lucas, September 26, 1954, on the door mat of the hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.  For those that knew Don and Peg she said, "Dam-it Don put down your coat, right here, I'm...

Nov 17, 2018

Shiow Yun Chen-Liu, age 75, of Acworth, GA, passed away on November 17, 2018. Shiow was born in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, on March 26, 1943 to the late Xiang and Mei Liu.

A Video Tribute to Shiow Yun Chen-Liu: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/preview/W8WWXLK9YN6QLX7G

From an early age, she enjoyed going to school and learning new things. She would...

Nov 14, 2018

Guylan Patricia Matney, age 65, of Carrollton, Ga, died November 14, 2018.  Ms. Matney is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, David & Christen Gilstrap - Kennesaw, GA , sisters, Donna  Malone, - Dallas, GA & Lynn Harry - Carrollton, GA, granddaughters Emily and Leah, with numerous nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November...

Nov 14, 2018

Maria Colon, age 79, of East Point, GA, died November 14, 2018.  Services pending

Nov 13, 2018

Judy E. Anderson, age65, of Acworth, GA, died November 13, 2018.  Services are pending at thistime

Nov 12, 2018

Isodoro Borda, age 64, of Dawsonville, GA, died November 12, 2018.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 7pm at Iglesia Metro Atlanta Church, 3878 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, Ga.

Nov 9, 2018

Emily Fay Macke, age 24, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.  She was born in Atlanta, GA on March 3, 1994 and was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend......but most of all, she was a wonderful mother to her beautiful, four year old daughter, "Maddie"; who was...

Nov 9, 2018

Frederick George Boynton died on November 9,2018. He was born in Yokohama Japan while his father was in the Army. Fred graduated from The Citadel in 1970 and from Tulane University Law School in 1973. He then served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He became a partner with Smith Gambrell and Russell and then later with Morris Hardwick...

Nov 8, 2018

Arezou Joudaki, age 53, of Marietta, GA, died November 8, 2018.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, 2:00 PM, at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Sandy Springs, GA.

Nov 7, 2018

Lois Southern Lanigan 86 of Acworth, Ga passed away November 7, 2018 at Cartersville Heights in Cartersville, Ga. She is preceded in death by her Husband Jack Lanigan and 6 children. She leaves behind one son Jerry Southern of Acworth, Ga. 6 grand children and 6 great grand children. She loved to cook, sew and read and was a...

Nov 2, 2018

A native of Albany, Georgia, Makeba was the only daughter of parents Paul and Amaya (Portland) King. Baptized at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church there, she attended parochial school and was an exceptional student. She also excelled as a dancer, training at the Murphy Dance Studios in Albany. After graduating from Monroe High School, Makeba studied at Clark Atlanta University,...

Oct 31, 2018

Gladys Dumas, age 73, of Acworth, GA, died October 31, 2018.  No local services will be held.  Georgia Funeral Care, Acworth, GA.

Oct 30, 2018

Betty Jean Wilson, age 86, of Smyrna, Georgia passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018. Betty was born on November 22, 1931 to Lois Ethel McTyre and Grover Fredrick McTyre at Grady hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Betty avid NASCAR fan, a hard worker, and loved by everyone she graced her presence with. She was also a devoted...

Oct 29, 2018

Robert Thompson, Jr,,age 47, of Roswell, GA, died October 29, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Oct 29, 2018

William Anthony Prather, age 58, of Dallas, GA, died October 29, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, 3:00 PM, at NorthStar Church - True North Bldg, in Kennesaw, GA.  The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 - 3:00 PM prior to the service.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA. ...

Oct 26, 2018

Dorothy (Dottie) Estes Bobo of Woodstock passed away October 26, 2018.  She was born March 16, 1923 to Robert and Ruby Estes. Dottie, a native Atlantan ,attended North Avenue Presbyterian School, E. Rivers Grade School,  North Fulton High School and  Georgia State College. A lifelong member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church, Dottie met the love of her life, Georgia...

Oct 26, 2018

Elaine G. Roberts, age 77, of Lafayette, GA, died October 26, 2018.  Services to be announced

Oct 25, 2018

Caroline M. Stiglitz, age 87, of Kennesaw, GA, died October 25, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Oct 24, 2018

James Elic Roper, 75,of West Armuchee, passed away Wednesday October 24,2018 at Redmond Regional Hospital. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Waymond and Edna Roper. Survivors include his wife Frances. Children Andrea Roper and Randy Roper, grandchildren Candace Newman, Elizabeth Roper, Cherish Roper, Krista Parker, Jessica Anderson, 4 great...