Obituaries
Jack Philips
Apr 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jack Philips
June 30, 1945 - April 17, 2025
Jack Philips, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 79.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Philips; his children, Jack Philips, Lisa Davis, Kristi Robinson, and Jessica Davis-Estes; and his step-sons, Jeffery Gray and Thomas Smith.
Jack was a...
Ngoc Mung Thi Nguyen
Apr 15, 2025
Ngoc Mung Thi Nguyen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who left us peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia. She was 59 years old. Born on February 21, 1966, in Long An, Vietnam, Ngoc was a vibrant spirit who embodied strength and creativity throughout her life. She loved sewing, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Ngoc was...
Donald Blackburn
Apr 13, 2025
Mr. Donald Lopez Blackburn, age 87, of Dallas, GA passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Mark Blackburn and Mr. David Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park in Kennesaw, GA...
Rebecca A. (Mills) Redding
Apr 9, 2025
Rebecca Ann Mills Redding, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2025, in Ridgeville, SC at the age of 91. She was born in Atlanta, GA on April 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Clyde Harold Mills and the late Clara Everhart Mills. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years,...
James Young
Apr 8, 2025
James Young was born on September 4, 1957, at an Air Force hospital in Tokyo, Japan and passed away April 8, 2025, after a gallant and painful three-month struggle with Fournier's Gangrene. Things looked minimally hopeful for a long-term recovery, but the wound became reinfected as the doctors had feared and he succumbed to sepsis.
As a "military kid," James attended...
David Alan Bayer
Apr 8, 2025
David Alan Bayer
February 22, 1960 – April 8, 2025
Born February 22, 1960 to George Albert and Blanche (Barby) Bayer, David “Dave” Alan Bayer grew up in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. He followed in the footsteps of his older sister, Deborah Ann Bayer, attending Drexel University after graduating from Wissahickon High School. A diehard Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers fan, he loved his...
Jimmy Wayne Jones
Apr 6, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Jones was born February 2,1938 to the late George Columbus "Casey" and Flora Agnes Shipp Jones. He passed away peacefully on the morning of April 6, 2025. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, numerous siblings and his son Ronald Doss.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Jones; his children Bill (Lucy) Jones, Cindy (Marty) Woody,...
Henry Gene Cooper, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Henry Gene Cooper Jr.—a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Tiarra Nicole Cooper; parents, Henry Gene Cooper Sr. and Cherlyn Ann Cooper; brother, Eric Cooper; grandmothers, Mattie Henderson and Margie Cooper, and a host of family and friends whose lives he touched.
Born in...
Horace Eugene "Gene" Barrow
Apr 4, 2025
Horace Eugene (Gene) Barrow, age 92, passed away on April 4, 2025. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.
Gene was born in Springville, Tenneessee, living most of his life in Cobb County. He was a member...
Annette Green Coats
Apr 2, 2025
Annette Coats, 84, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia. Private graveside service will be held at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Kennesaw, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Coats.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Cobb County.
Survivors include: daughter Lisa (Scott) Keenliside of Acworth, GA;four grandchildren: Chris Huff of Kennesaw, GA,...
Michael Emory Corbitt, Jr.
Apr 1, 2025
Michael Emory Corbitt Jr. passed away in the early morning hours of April 1, 2025, after bravely battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). His fight was relentless for the fourteen months since the onset of his symptoms as he fought a disease with no mercy.
Michael was born on January 30, 1973, in Greenville, Alabama, to Laura Jane Rowe Corbitt and Michael...
Lisa Ann Edmonds
Apr 1, 2025
Lisa Ann Edmonds, age 61, of Dallas, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Conner Moon officiating. Burial will follow at 2pm at West Georgia Memorial Park in Carrollton, GA. The family will...
Cecil Guy McLendon, Sr.
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Cecil Guy McLendon, Sr., age 100, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Friday, April 4, 2025, in the chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Michael Boatfield officiating. Burial will follow at 2pm at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. The family will...
Jacquiline Marie Newsome
Mar 31, 2025
Jacquiline Marie Newsome passed away at her son’s house in Mableton, Georgia on March 31, 2025 at 6:15 am. Jackie as most people knew her was born on April 28, 1949 in the St Denis area of Hickman County.Jackie was a seamstress at Curlee Clothing Company and Mayfield Manufacturing as well as working on the family farm at Newsome’s Knob...
Ruby Doris "Dot" Ramsey
Mar 27, 2025
Ruby Doris "Dot" Ramsey, 93, passed away on March 27, 2025, at her residence in Kennesaw, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ramsey, son, Michael Ramsey and Grandson, Tommy Harrison.
Ruby was a native of Atlanta, Georgia and spent the last 23 years of her life in Cobb County. She was of the Baptist Faith. She loved...
LuAnne Bennett
Mar 26, 2025
LuAnne was born to Frances and Joe Wallace of East Point, Georgia. She made her debut as the little sister of Larry Joe Wallace. LuAnne was the apple of her Daddy’s eyes. Her beautiful blonde hair and green eyes made it impossible for him to scold her for anything. She grew up In Mableton Georgia and attended South Cobb High...
Betty Kelley
Mar 26, 2025
Betty McKee Kelley, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The family will receive friends and celebrate her life on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 2pm until 4pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA.
Born in West Union, South Carolina, Mrs. Kelley had lived most of her life in Cobb County, GA. She worked...
Breanna “Bree” Renea Towry
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Breanna "Bree" Renea Towry, a woman whose life was a testament to love. Bree, age 39, passed away on March 25, 2025. She was a proud mother to her sons, a devoted partner to her spouse, and cherished her beloved fur-babies.
Bree was a soul unlike any other. She never...
Stewart Albee
Mar 25, 2025
Stewart Ray Albee, age 75, was born in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, December 11, 1949. He passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, joining God, Jesus, and his beloved family members who had gone before him.
Stewart spent the first part of his childhood in Oregon, creating cherished memories with his parents, sister, and grandparents....