Obituaries

Terry Keith Garmon

Terry Keith Garmon

Jun 6, 2023

Terry Keith Garmon, age 65, of Austell, Georgia passed away June 6, 2023. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia with Rev. Bill Rorie officiating. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Garmon lived...

Roger Joe Bell

Roger Joe Bell

Jun 6, 2023

Roger Joe Bell, age 66, of Marietta, passed away surrounded by family on June 6th, 2023. Mr. Bell was born at Emory Hospital in Decatur, GA to Bill and Bonnie (Pierce) Bell. After attending the University of Georgia, Mr. Bell opened his own insurance education business, Bell and Associates, which he operated in Marietta with his wife Shelley for over...

Lanel Nigel Singleton

Lanel Nigel Singleton

Jun 4, 2023

Lanel Nigel Singleton of Fairburn, GA, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023, at 27 years old. While his family and friends are shocked by his death, they are thankful for his life. Lanel, also known to his friends as “L,” “Turnt,” and “LJ,” but to his mother, he was “Baby Boy Blue.” His cheerful disposition and likable personality made...

Howard Wayne Overhalser

Howard Wayne Overhalser

Jun 2, 2023

After a long and honorable fight, Howard Overhalser, 71, passed away in the early hours of June 2, 2023 at Kennestone Hospital. He lived a rewarding life as a dedicated and caring husband, brother, father, and grandfather. On July 5, 1951, Howard was born to Frank and Mary Overhalser in the state of Kentucky. Raised in Louisiana and later moving...

Claudia Chandler

Claudia Chandler

Jun 2, 2023

Mrs. Claudia M. Chandler was born on May 20th, 1945 in Bay Minette, Alabama, as the second eldest of nine children born to the late Claude Ivory and Cora Lee. She departed this life on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Chandler, her parents, her brothers, Michael...

William "Bill" Caldwell Hathcock III

William "Bill" Caldwell Hathcock III

Jun 2, 2023

William Caldwell Hathcock III, better known as Bill, died peacefully on Friday June 2nd, 2023, at Tranquility Hospice Care in Cobb County Georgia. Bill was born on May 19th, 1944, in Atlanta Georgia to William Caldwell Hathcock Jr. and Juanita Jean Hathcock. Bill Hathcock was one of those men that was always known as the life of the party, and...

George Shaw

George Shaw

May 26, 2023

George Henry Shaw of Marietta, Georgia, died May 26, 2023, after suffering a stroke that required emergency surgery. Over the course of the week in the Neurology ICU, he improved and spent meaningful time with his family by speaking a few hoarse words (including Coke Zero) and squeezing his family’s hands. He then quickly declined and passed away on the...

Mary Ann Holley

Mary Ann Holley

May 26, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ann Webb Holley, 93, of Hiram, Georgia, formerly of Cobb County, passed on May 26, 2023. Mrs. Holley was a homemaker all of her life, but her most joyful task was being a mother. She lived in the Cobb County area for the past 54 years, after relocating from West Virginia. A visitation will be held on Monday,...

Doris Curtis

Doris Curtis

May 25, 2023

Ms. Doris McNamee Curtis, 80, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed peacefully in her home on May 25th, 2023. The family will receive friends and serve light refreshments on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia - funeral service to follow immediately in the onsite chapel with Ricky...

Dolores J. Roddy

Dolores J. Roddy

May 24, 2023

Dolores J. Roddy, age 66, of Bremen, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Born in Roanoke, VA, Mrs. Roddy lived in Georgia for most of her life. She...

John Robert Davis

John Robert Davis

May 24, 2023

John Robert Davis, age 95, of Powder Springs, Georgia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Palava, Texas and raised in Sweetwater, Texas to Mr. Fletcher Davis and Mrs. Flossie (Shipley) Davis, Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the...

James Marion Speer

James Marion Speer

May 23, 2023

James Marion Speer, age 95, of Smyrna, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Interment will follow at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta. A native of Fulton County, Mr. Speer moved to Smyrna in 1961. He was a...

Carol Ann Keaton

Carol Ann Keaton

May 20, 2023

Carol Ann Keaton, age 75, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 27, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory at 2:00 pm with Dr. Richard Walker officiating. Family will receive friends from 12pm- 2 pm. Interment will follow at Paulding Memorial Gardens in Hiram, Georgia. Mrs. Carol Ann...

Josie Ellen Lanquist

Josie Ellen Lanquist

May 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josie Ellen Lanquist (formerly Josie Ellen Backer) who passed away at the age of 92 on May 19, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 6, 1931 in Clinton, Iowa Josie lived a full and vibrant life. Her father Peter Julius Backer and mother Elsie...

Lucille Katherine Brown Ostrom

Lucille Katherine Brown Ostrom

May 15, 2023

Lucille Katherine Brown Ostrom, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 15th 2023. She was residing at Sterling Estates memory care in Marietta, Georgia. She was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Bendiks and Edith Day Brown. She graduated from Milltown High School in 1953. Lucille grew up on a dairy...

Owolabi Kolawole Badejo

Owolabi Kolawole Badejo

May 15, 2023

Owolabi Kolawole Badejo, of Mableton, Georgia passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at the age of 56. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Mableton Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Georgia. He was born on April 15, 1967 in Lagos,...

Joan Felice Whigham

Joan Felice Whigham

May 9, 2023

Joan Felice Whigham, age 87, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Milford Baptist Church in Marietta with Pastor Clarence Howard officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Milford Baptist Church. Interment will...

LaVerne Jameson Sweeney

LaVerne Jameson Sweeney

May 9, 2023

LaVerne Jameson Sweeney, age 86, departed this life to embark on her next adventure Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Marietta, Georgia. LaVerne was born January 26, 1937 in Tyler, Texas. LaVerne had a thirst for knowledge. She graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education from Florida State University, a Master's degree...

Julie Elizabeth Wilcox

Julie Elizabeth Wilcox

May 9, 2023

Julie Downing Wilcox, beloved wife, mother, and nurse, died with family at her side in her home in Marietta, Georgia on Tuesday, May 9 at the age of 63 following a three-year battle with brain cancer. Julie was born to Major Peter Sharron Downing and Katherine (Kay) Hoey Downing in 1960 at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. She is survived by her...

Jerrie Cheek

Jerrie Cheek

May 7, 2023

Ms. Jerrie S. Cheek, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11am at the West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Richard Hemphill officiating. Friends and family are welcome to attend visitation from 10am to 11am, with her memorial service following immediately after. A...

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