Obituaries
Michael T Peterson
Jun 7, 2023
Michael T Peterson, age 59, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away June 7, 2023 after a sudden cardiac event. He was born in Washington, DC on July 16, 1963 to Mary Blair Bryan and John A. Peterson. He graduated from H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, FL and attended the University of South Florida. Michael was a lifelong entrepreneur that...
David L Tibbs
Jun 7, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Lyle Tibbs on June 7, 2023. David was surrounded by loved ones during his final moments. David was born in Dalton, Georgia to Henry Lyle and Jeanine A. Tibbs on June 2nd,1955. David graduated from R. L. Osborne High School in the class of 1973. He began a long...
Kenneth Wayne McCall
Jun 6, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne McCall, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on April 22nd, 1956 in Marietta, Georgia to Claude and Edna McCall, who preceded him in death along with his wife, Beverly McCall and brother Phillip McCall. After graduating from Marietta High School, class of 1975. He spent his entire career...
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...