Obituaries

May 1, 2018

Mr. John " Jack"  Miller, of Kennesaw, GA, passedaway at age 86 on May 1, 2018, Jack graduated from Penn State University andThe University of Miami. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War and healso dedicated his career to being a CPA until he retired in 1996. Jack wasmarried to the late Barbara.  Jack is survived by...

Apr 30, 2018

Jeffrey Bryan Gibson, 57, of Marietta, passed away April 30, 2018.

Visitation will be held at Georgia Funeral Care, 4671 S Main St, Acworth, GA 30101, on May 7, 2018 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Services will be held at Georgia Funeral Care at 1:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Marietta.

Apr 28, 2018

Donna Tiner, age 57,of Snellville, GA, died April 28, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Apr 28, 2018

Robert G. Stein, age 74, of Kennesaw, GA, died April 28, 2018.  Services to be held out of State.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA serving this family.

Apr 26, 2018

Rev. Rudolph"R.T." Tidwell, age 83, of White, GA, died April 26, 2018.  Rev.Rudolph was born and raised in Gadsden, AL.  He was a Navy Korean WarVeteran and spent over 55 years in the ministry.  He was dedicated to thechurches he served and yearned to spread the work of God.  Rev. Rudolph issurvived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy...

Apr 24, 2018

Charlotte Mae Whitinger, age 92, of Cartersville, GA, died April 24, 2018.  The family will hold a service out of state.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA.  678-574-3016.

Apr 23, 2018

Barbara R. Henry, 77, of Atlanta, Ga, died peacefully and with dignity on April 23, 2018 following a brief battle with endometrial cancer. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her two daughters, Debbie Henry and Andrea Henry, as well as the latter's dear dog, Pearlie, who Barbara loved and who loved Barbara.  Barbara was a proud...

Apr 21, 2018

Steve J. Jezerinac, 68, of Acworth, Ga., died peacefully on April 21, 2018, surrounded by family following a brief battle with cancer.  Steve was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 12, 1950.  He & his wife of 44 years, Linda, married & moved to Cobb County. His passion was undoubtedly his wife, family & especially his four grandchildren &...

Apr 20, 2018

Tammy Shoemaker (Stokes), 56, of Canton, GA, passed away Friday evening, April 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin David and Mary Sue Stokes, and her husband, Gerald Shoemaker. She is survived by her sister Teresa Earwood, brother Michael Stokes, son Christopher Sutton, son Jonathan and wife Jennifer Sutton, grandchildren Ariel, Aliah, Hailey, and Cole...

Apr 19, 2018

In Loving Memory Of Jerry Nikkole Acklin December 23 , 1995– April 19, 2018

Jerry Nikkole Acklin, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Born December 23, 1995, she was an adored daughter of Vikki L. Acklin and Scott T. Acklin.

She was truly beloved by her grandparents, Debbie M. Jennings and...

Apr 18, 2018

James O. Whelan, Jr., age 81, of Atlanta, GA, died april 18, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Apr 18, 2018

Joy May Melton, age 68,  of Dallas, GA, died April 18, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Apr 18, 2018

James Octavius Whelan, Jr

September 19, 1936 - April 18, 2018

Resident of Atlanta, GA

Preceded in death by parents James Octavius and Eva Ruth (Yancee); brother Robert Eric.  Survived by wife, Suellen Torrey; his children, Lee, Jay (Laura Gibson), Jeff (Heather), Jon (Jessie), Jarrett (Rie); Grandchildren, Julia, James, Jonny, Joey, Jordy.

Apr 17, 2018

Bonnie Lantz Passed away on April 17, two days before her 69th birthday. Born in Washington, D.C., Bonnie graduated from Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland,  in 1971 with a BA in Political Science. While at Frostburg Bonnie met Roy, her husband of 46 years. They lived a rather nomadic life for the first three years of marriage, moving five...

Apr 16, 2018

Victoria Jean Stanz Howard-Abernathy, of Cave Springs, GA,  formerly of Gadsden, died Monday, April 16, 2018.  Ms. Abernathy was preceded in death by her first husband Willis Jennings Howard Jr. who died in 1983.  She is survived by  husband Billy Wayne Abernathy, her children, son Charles Howard, & wife Candace, daughter Ann Hensley, & husband Donald, step children, Tammy...

Apr 15, 2018

Michael (Mike) Jon Franzwa, 60, of Cartersville, GA, died April 15, 2018.

Mike was born on November 20, 1957, to Lyman Franzwa and LaVonne Franzwa (Santala). He graduated from Spring Valley, WI, high school in 1976. Mike served his country in the U.S. Army from 1976-1979, including a tour in South Korea. Mike married Tina Webb, and...

Apr 15, 2018

Bill E. Westbrook,age 77, of Acworth, GA, died peacefully at home in his sleep surrounded by hisloved ones on April 15, 2018, at 2:45 PM.  Bill was a native of Acworthand retired from Food Giant after many years of service.  He loved theoutdoors, including fishing, camping,riding the back roads, landscaping his andhis family's yard and working on cars.

Apr 15, 2018

Tracy Cole, age 46, of Acworth, GA, died Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Tracy was a life long native of Acworth and a graduate of North Cobb High School.  Tracy always gave unconditional love to everyone and loved to spend time with friends and family.  Tracy was a member of Glade Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband...

Apr 15, 2018

Clifford B. Burnett, age 94, of Villa Rica (formerly of Kennesaw, GA)died April 15, 2018.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April18, 2:00 PM, at the Church of God of Prophecy, Acworth, GA.  A viewingwill precede the funeral from 12:00-2:00 PM at the church.  GeorgiaFuneral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA.  678-574-3016.

Apr 11, 2018

Vincent Fusco, age90, of Acworth, GA, died April 11, 2018.  The family will hold a celebration inthe future.