Obituaries

May 29, 2024

Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Virginia Fleming Roach, the long-time face of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Mrs. Roach was a homemaker for many years taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren.  She served alongside of her husband, Rev. C.L. Roach at Spring Street Baptist Church...

May 28, 2024

On the evening of May 28, 2024, Nancy Ellen Horner passed away at the age of 78, after a short illness.  She was surrounded by her loved ones.  Nancy was the heart of our home and family.  She will be greatly missed.  Nancy was born in Dalton, GA on December 15, 1945, to parents Irvin Johnson and Clyde Sparks Johnson....

May 28, 2024

Lawrence H. Ross (also known as Larry Jr.), a beloved songbird and culinary virtuoso, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Born in Queens, NY, on November 8, 1965, Larry Jr. lived with a whole heart and a rumbling stomach.  Larry was a passionate foodie who cherished social gatherings with old friends. His culinary skills were popular, especially his signature dishes...

May 27, 2024

When Miller Pope did his best work, he was invisible. As a long-time broadcast engineer for Atlanta sports teams Falcons, Hawks, Braves, Yellow Jackets, and the United, his goal was to showcase the game and make listeners feel like they were sitting right next to the announcers. But his big presence and personality are what made him so visible and...

May 26, 2024

Joanne M. Septer (formerly Jacobie), age 85, of Marietta, Georgia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to so many, passed away quietly at her residence on Sunday, May 26, following a long illness.Joanne was born in Albany, NY on August 15, 1938.  She enjoyed playing cards and board games and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild....

May 24, 2024

Ann E. Reith, age 93, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away May 24, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery  in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl L. Reith in 2019.Mrs. Reith...

May 22, 2024

Jane Kennedy Marshall was called home to be with her Lord, Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ on May 22, 2024, after having battled Endometrial Cancer and its complications since 2015. Jane entered the world as Jane Babington Kennedy on January 25, 1953, in Jackson MS as the daughter of Beauford Alexander Kennedy and Sammye Kennedy. Jane grew up with her dear...

May 21, 2024

Nelda Lee Brady, born July 22nd 1936, passed away suddenly on May 21st, 2024 at the age of 87 in Mableton, Georgia. She was born in Southern California where she lived most of her life. In her younger days, Nelda worked at a number of Rest Homes and Board and Care homes which was the perfect profession for her because...

May 20, 2024

Pecola Hanes, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2024 at the age of 87.  She was born in Union springs, Alabama on May 24, 1936, to Willie Lee Youngblood and Callie Towsend Youngblood.  She lived most of her life in New York, and retired from MetLife Insurance after 31 years of service.  She was an avid cruiser, and an excellent...

May 19, 2024

Larry W. Flowers, age 75, passed away on May 19, 2024 at home in Powder Springs, GA surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his adoring wife Frances (Pollmann) Flowers, parents Wayne and Claytie, and brother Danny.

He is survived by his three children, Jessica (Flowers) Kongoda and husband Anderson; David Flowers and wife Sarah (Ellingsworth); Rebecca (Flowers) Walburn...

May 17, 2024

Phillip T. "Murray" Homan, age 80, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away May 17, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 24, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, May and George Homan, brother Barry Homan and nephew Patrick Homan.Survivors include: son:...

May 14, 2024

Ray Tillman Padgett, age 82, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Bro. Marty Padgett and Rev. Max Padgett officiating. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery.The family will receive friends on Saturday,...

May 13, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christopher Antonio Rodriguez, who was born in Marietta, Georgia, on September 1, 2001, and departed this life on May 13, 2024.

 

Christopher is lovingly remembered by his parents, Dionisio Antonio Rodriguez and Ingrid Yanira Rodriguez, and his sister, Janely Stephanie Guerrero.

 

Christopher graduated with honors from McEachern High...

May 11, 2024

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May 8, 2024

Fabrice Luc Matthew Robelin, age 19, passed away in Powder Springs, Georgia May 8, 2024.Viewing Service will be held at West Cobb Funeral Home 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, May 24, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. He is survived...

May 5, 2024

Joel Woodruff Collier, age 74, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away May 5, 2024. Joel was born in Lexington, NC to the late Martha S. (Woodruff) Collier and Robert E. Collier.Since his father was an officer in the USMC, the family lived on several bases as Joel was growing up. Bases included Pearl Harbor, HI, Camp Lejeune, NC, Springfield, VA...

May 5, 2024

May 4, 2024

Georgia Eloise Chandler Smallwood Helton, age 94, long-time resident of Smyrna, Georgia, passed away May 4, 2024. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband Hollis “Bud” Smallwood, parents Ewin and Ella (Lane) Chandler, brothers Edward, A.B., and Glen Chandler, sister Helen Brady, and by her children Charlotte and William “Bill” Smallwood. She is survived by her sister Wilma...

May 4, 2024

Ruth Ann Turner, age 81, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away May 4, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia with John Hollner, III officiating.

Ruth was a native of Indianapolis, IN and lived most of her life in Powder Springs, Georgia. She...

May 4, 2024

James Samuel Dunn, age 68, of Mableton, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 4, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Living Stone Church in Marietta, GA with Rev. Grant Cole and Pastor Phillip Medlin officiating. Interment will follow at Mableton Memorial Gardens in...