Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

Bonnie Lantz Passed away on April 17, two days before her 69th birthday. Born in Washington, D.C., Bonnie graduated from Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland,  in 1971 with a BA in Political Science. While at Frostburg Bonnie met Roy, her husband of 46 years. They lived a rather nomadic life for the first three years of marriage, moving five...

Apr 16, 2018

Victoria Jean Stanz Howard-Abernathy, of Cave Springs, GA,  formerly of Gadsden, died Monday, April 16, 2018.  Ms. Abernathy was preceded in death by her first husband Willis Jennings Howard Jr. who died in 1983.  She is survived by  husband Billy Wayne Abernathy, her children, son Charles Howard, & wife Candace, daughter Ann Hensley, & husband Donald, step children, Tammy...

Apr 15, 2018

Clifford B. Burnett, age 94, of Villa Rica (formerly of Kennesaw, GA)died April 15, 2018.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April18, 2:00 PM, at the Church of God of Prophecy, Acworth, GA.  A viewingwill precede the funeral from 12:00-2:00 PM at the church.  GeorgiaFuneral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA.  678-574-3016.

Apr 15, 2018

Bill E. Westbrook,age 77, of Acworth, GA, died peacefully at home in his sleep surrounded by hisloved ones on April 15, 2018, at 2:45 PM.  Bill was a native of Acworthand retired from Food Giant after many years of service.  He loved theoutdoors, including fishing, camping,riding the back roads, landscaping his andhis family's yard and working on cars.

Apr 15, 2018

Tracy Cole, age 46, of Acworth, GA, died Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Tracy was a life long native of Acworth and a graduate of North Cobb High School.  Tracy always gave unconditional love to everyone and loved to spend time with friends and family.  Tracy was a member of Glade Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband...

Apr 15, 2018

Michael (Mike) Jon Franzwa, 60, of Cartersville, GA, died April 15, 2018.

Mike was born on November 20, 1957, to Lyman Franzwa and LaVonne Franzwa (Santala). He graduated from Spring Valley, WI, high school in 1976. Mike served his country in the U.S. Army from 1976-1979, including a tour in South Korea. Mike married Tina Webb, and...

Apr 11, 2018

Vincent Fusco, age90, of Acworth, GA, died April 11, 2018.  The family will hold a celebration inthe future.

Apr 8, 2018

Barbara Ann Thompson, 87, of Marietta, GA, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, graduate of ClayHigh School, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 with her husband George of 63 years by herside.  Barbara is survived by herchildren Lynne Ripple (Brian), Marietta, GA, Laurie Thompson, Fort Lauderdale,Lisa Thompson, Fort Lauderdale, and Scott Thompson, Cincinnati, and hergrandchildren Lindsay Kirk and Ross Ripple, and great...

Apr 5, 2018

John R. Lavelle, age 73, of Dawsonville, GA, died April 5, 2018.  Mr. Lavelle will be be buried at sea and receive a military send off at a future date.  He was a Navy veteran.

Apr 5, 2018

Ronald D. Starcher, age 36, of Chattanooga, TN, died April 5, 2018.  Services will be held in Florida.

Apr 5, 2018

Wade was born on January 25, 1932 and passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Wade was a resident of Marietta, Georgia at the time of passing. He served in the U.S. Air Force and loved tennis, fishing, and loved smoking his pipe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity.

Apr 1, 2018

James A. Wallace, age 77, of Calhoun, GA, died April 1, 2018.  The family will announce services at a later date.

Mar 28, 2018

Charles Scarpulla, age 77, of Cartersville, GA, died March 28, 2018.  The family will hold a private service.

Mar 25, 2018

Gary Charles Smith, age 63, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died March 25, 2018.  The family will announce services.

Mar 25, 2018

Carlene C. Grimes, age 87, of Conyers, GA, died March 25, 2018.  Services will be announced by the family.

Mar 25, 2018

Clinton Roy Williams went Home to be with the Lord his First Love Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 80.  He was born and Caldwell, TX, May, 24, 1937. He was preceded in death by his Father Chester Willams, Mother Albena Willams, Brother Harold Williams and Sister Ruth Williams. He is survived by his Wife Margie Williams,...

Mar 24, 2018

Jory Naylund Woods passed away on Saturday, March 24th, 2018. Mr. Woods was born at City Hospital of Akron on May 9, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to Charlotte F. White and Sidney L. Woods both deceased.  Mr. Woods was married to his second wife Debra J Hutchins in 1994. They were married for 23 years and help raise his...

Mar 20, 2018

James R. Lachney, age 76, of Woodstock, GA, died March 20, 2018.  Services to be announced.

Jim Lachney was a grateful man. He appreciated nature, learning and time with family. He was altruistic and gave openly and lovingly without ever expecting something in return. He saw that everyone he loved, everyone that was close to him had...

Mar 20, 2018

Illya O. Brown, age 49, of Acworth, GA, died March 20, 2018.  The family will announce future services soon.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA.  678-574-3016

Mar 19, 2018

Miguel A. Colon, age 70, of East Point, GA, died March 19, 2018.  Services will be announced in the future.