Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Yvonne Jacinthe Paquet Fish, age 68, on October 3, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1956, in Magog, Quebec, to Emile and Anne Paquet. At the age of five, her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Maine. She graduated from Madison High School before receiving...

Oct 3, 2024

Christopher Jacob Theobald, lovingly known as Chris, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Hiram, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and dedication to family. Born on December 11, 1987, in Tennessee, Chris lived life with an adventurous spirit and a commitment to those he held dear.

Chris proudly served his country in the Army for 8 years,...

Sep 30, 2024

Bonnie Sue Ray, age 81, of Dallas, Georgia passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. James Kenton officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Ray moved to Dallas,...

Sep 30, 2024

Dr. Michael Jones Reid, (63), left us on September 30, 2024, with his family by his side in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mike was born in Houston, TX, on June 12, 1961 to Ishmel and Ivye Lou Reid. Mike grew up most of his life in Jayess, Mississippi, where he graduated high school in 1979. Mike obtained a Master of Divinity, a...

Sep 30, 2024

Betty J. "Susie" Yaun, age 74, of Marietta, Georgia passed away September 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Sean Durity officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Cedartown, GA, Mrs. Yaun moved to Cobb County in 1978...

Sep 29, 2024

Sandra Ellen Williamson Tidman of Smyrna, GA, passed away on Sunday morning, September 29, 2024. Her daughter, Jenny, was beside her when she slipped away ever so quietly. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:30 am at Presbyterian Village with Chaplain Chris Moore-Keish officiating.

Sandra was born on Thursday, December 26, 1940, in Atlanta, GA....

Sep 29, 2024

Ronald Fredric Adair, age 87, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away September 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, parents, Truman and Odus Adair, and brother Harold Adair.

He is survived by his Sister Joyce McLarty, Daughter Cindy Reece (Jeremy), Son Steven Adair, Daughter-Sheila Lade (Josh) Grandchildren- Carina Avila, Talissa Avila, Tyler Avila, Patrik Lade, and Andrew Lade,...

Sep 28, 2024

Jeremy Michael Williams, age 39, of Hiram Georgia passed away on September 28, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his mother Deena Williams and his grandmother Patty Marshall.

Jeremy is survived by his children Sarah and Sam Williams, the mother of his children Patricia Grundorf, his father Michael Williams, and a host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will...

Sep 27, 2024

Betty Ruth New, age 92, of Marietta, Georgia passed away September 27, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 4, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Geogia with Pastor Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her son Ray...

Sep 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ramsey Emile Hashem on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 61. Ramsey was born on December 25, 1962, in Lebanon to the late Emile Hashem and Souad (Habib) Hashem

Loving husband of Cheri Palmer. Beloved father of Emilie Tanya Hashem. Dear brother of the late Hal (Adma), Khaled...

Sep 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edwin Hawkins Jr., who left us peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 4, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. J.C. Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham...

Sep 24, 2024

Vanessa Paige Moore, age 65, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev.Vermon Parmer officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park in Marietta.

Born in Maryville, TN, Mrs. Moore had lived most of her...

Sep 24, 2024

Edna Bryant Estes, a loving mother, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born on April 8, 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia to Jessie and Adolphus Merritt. She lived in Georgia all of her life and spent her life weaving a tapestry of warmth, creativity, and love that touched everyone...

Sep 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Phyllis Marie Staples at her home Monday September 23 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her father and mother William R. and Violet L. Staples. 

Phyllis is survived by her nine siblings and a host of nieces and nephews. 

She will be laid to rest in Illinois. Services...

Sep 23, 2024

Grace Gunter Roukoski, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on September 23, 2024 in Suwanee, Georgia. Born on May 30, 1932, in Marietta, Georgia, Grace lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family.

A high school graduate, Grace devoted her life primarily to her family, taking on the role of a homemaker while also contributing to...

Sep 22, 2024

On September 9/23/2024, Joe James Free left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe was born on May 17, 1942 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Joe attended West End High School in Birmingham, Alabama where he met his future wife, Connie Jane Limbaugh. They both graduated high school together in 1960, were married on June 28, 1962....

Sep 18, 2024

William (Bill) G. Justus, age 77, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening after a long decline from a broken hip and related illnesses. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.

Bill proudly graduated...

Sep 16, 2024

Sep 16, 2024

Margarita Diaz-Rodriguez, age 73, originally of Bayamón, Puerto Rico passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Mrs. Díaz-Rodriguez was the oldest of three children from the marriage of Mother Maria Rodriguez Nevares and Father Juan Díaz Padilla, and subsequently older sister to her brother Juan Díaz Rodriguez and sister Felicita Díaz. Margarita’s parents both had passed away and so did her...

Sep 16, 2024

Doretha Panton, age 79, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away September 16, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, with Apostle Arthur Belcher officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia. She was a member at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church....