Obituaries

Betty Jane Thaxton

Sep 25, 2024

Betty Jane Thaxton

August 31, 1926 - September 25, 2024

Betty Jane (Acierno) Thaxton, age 98, formerly of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia. Beloved wife of Richard John Thaxton. Mother of Richard John II, Alan David, and Thomas Mark. Grandmother of AJ, RJ, Jennifer, Christopher,...

Nancy Candler Nutter

Sep 20, 2024

Nancy Candler Nutter (April 30, 1929-Sept. 20, 2024) The first child of John Howard Candler and his bride, Elizabeth Brandon Candler, she came into the world almost six months to the day before the U.S. Stock Market crashed. This untimely debut set off a roller-coaster childhood that would shape her life forever. Her young mother died of cancer just...

Delroy George Stewart

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Delroy George Stewart, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Delroy passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2024, leaving behind his devoted wife of 52 years, Carlene Stewart, their five children, Cheryl, Kareta, Marsha, Halleem, and Jamelle, as well as their spouses, Donald, Erica, and Maria. He was...

James Temple Hall Sr.

Sep 15, 2024

James Temple Hall Sr, 74, of Rome GA. Passed away on September 15, 2024.

James was born on January 13, 1950, to A.B. and Onie Hall in Tennessee. He pulp wooded most of his life and retired from Shaw Industries after 27 years. He enjoyed fishing, cutting wood, and spending time with his grandchildren.

James...

Robert “Bruce” Anderson

Sep 15, 2024

Robert “Bruce” Anderson was an amazing human being.  Let’s start there.  He was a man who loved and was loved by so many, many friends and family throughout his life – a life which was very full and much too short.

Bruce was born on June 3, 1960 to Betty and David Anderson in Bristol, Tennessee.  He...

John William Chastain

Sep 11, 2024

John William Chastain, 74, of Cartersville, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2024, at Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lingering illness. Born on June 29, 1950, he was the son of the late Everett John Chastain and Alice Chastain Barron. He had a passion for car racing, John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies, and Gunsmoke ....

William "Ted" Amburgey

Sep 6, 2024

William "Ted" Amburgey, 79, of Acworth, GA, passed away Friday, September 6 th , 2024 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama after injuries from a vehicle accident.

Ted was born in Welch, WV on March 8th, 1945, the son of the late Lucinda Ann Williams and Huey H. Amburgey. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ira Amburgey,...

Philip Dobbins

Sep 6, 2024

Philip Dobbins, 54, passed away on September 6th, 2024 after a lengthy battle with COPD.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.

Philip was born on September 21, 1970 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.  He was raised in Kennesaw and attended North Cobb High School. He was...

Belinda Jane Mulkey

Aug 30, 2024

Belinda Jane Mulkey, 67, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome, GA. Born on August 12, 1957, and lived in Cartersville, Ga. Belinda was a graduate of Cartersville High School, Class of '75, and dedicated many years to nurturing young minds at Cartersville Primary School. She was a devoted member of Creekside Fellowship Church,...

David “Kyle” Brooks

Aug 26, 2024

David “Kyle” Brooks, 34, passed away on August 26th, 2024. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Kyle was born on May 24th, 1990, in Mableton, GA, where he spent his formative years. He was known for his hard work, dedication, passion for helping others, and...

Robert (Bob) August Haas

Aug 21, 2024

Robert (Bob) August Haas, age 95, devoted husband to the late Lorraine (Lorry) Teresa (Agnew) Haas, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born to August “Gus” and Elsie Haas on November 11th, 1928, Bob brightened all those around him with love, stories, and kindness. He graduated from East...

Sandra Alford Wells

Aug 19, 2024

Sandra Alford Wells (age 75) of Smyrna, Georgia passed away on August 19th, 2024.  Sandra was born on May 17th, 1949 to Clifford Owen Alford and Duane Looser Alford. She grew up with

her sisters Donna and Doris. After Sandra graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967, she went on to study Business at West Georgia College...

Pablo Alejandro “Chito” Sandoval

Aug 17, 2024

Pablo Alejandro “Chito” Sandoval, 26 of Kennesaw, GA passed away on August 17, 2024

Chito was born January 5, 1998 in Marietta, GA and lived his entire life in Kennesaw, GA. Chito loved playing baseball, hanging with his family and goofing off with his friends. He was a great brother to all of his siblings...

Valerie A Caston Coseo

Aug 16, 2024

Valerie A Caston Coseo, age 95 of Gulf Breeze, FL went with the Lord Friday, August 16, 2024, after a long illness in Acworth, GA.  She was born October 3,1928 in Vancouver BC, Canada to the late Joseph H. Gildemeester and Lorrie Ann Coltman.  Valerie met Terry Glynn Caston in San Francisco, CA February 5, 1949, where he was...

Allan James Lee

Aug 16, 2024

Allan James Lee

Allan James Lee, age 74, of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024, after a year-long battle with Leukemia.

Born in Chicago, IL to parents Sander and Gwendolyn Lee. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janet, and his daughter, Angie and son-in-law, Bob Barnett...

Judith (Judy) Ann Horning

Aug 16, 2024

Judy Horning, age 77, passed away peacefully August 16, 2024, at her home in Acworth, Georgia. Judy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Horning, her son Pete Horning of Acworth, her son Brian Horning and daughter-in-law Dianna of Norman, OK, her brothers Doug Handy of Schenectady, NY, John Handy of Ottumwa, IA, Michael Handy of...

Guyanne Anne Walker

Aug 16, 2024

Guyanne (Anne) Walker, age 77, passed away peacefully August 16, 2024, at her home in Acworth, Georgia. Judy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob Horning, her son Pete Horning of Acworth, her son Brian Horning and daughter-in-law Dianna of Norman, OK, her brothers Doug Handy of Schenectady, NY, John Handy of Ottumwa, IA, Michael Handy of Cedar...

Orlando Francis Ferraro, Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

Orlando Francis Ferraro, Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Airforce, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 14, 2024 in Woodstock, Georgia.

The son of Orlando (Babe) Ferraro Sr and Alice Claire Williams, Orlando (Butch or Butchie to those close to him) grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was born December 9,...

Dianne Dunton Poland

Aug 13, 2024

October 28, 1940 – August 13, 2024  Dianne was born in Atlanta, daughter of Nann Hicks Dunton and Edward  Roy Dunton. She graduated from Chamblee High School and attended  the University of Georgia, Georgia State University and the State  University of California at Northridge where she graduated with magna  cum laude honors in sociology. She married her husband, Dyckman,...

Joel Patrick Mccoy

Aug 6, 2024

Joel Patrick McCoy, aged 75, passed away on August 6, 2024 after a battle with COPD and lung cancer. He was born September 6, 1948 in Mt Kisco, NY to Joel Edgar and Kathryn Thompson McCoy. He was the youngest of four siblings. After Joel graduated from Lakeland High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine...