Obituaries

Aug 13, 2023

Debra Lynn Brand of Cartersville, Georgia, age 62, passed on the morning of August 13th peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  At her request, no official services will be held although a gathering of family members is planned in her honor.

Debra was born in 1956 in Rockmart Georgia, the daughter of Evelyn Josephine Griffin...

Aug 11, 2023

Cheryl Gae Sanders, age 71, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her home in Acworth, Georgia on August 11th.

Born on February 26, 1948 in Washington D.C. to Dorothy Aylease (Harris) and Edom Isaac Patterson, Cheryl possessed an unwavering and infectious smile that touched the lives of many during the thirty-plus years she spent as...

Aug 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher Dennis Mercier announce his sudden passing on Friday August 11, 2023, at the age of 60. He is survived by his loving parents Dennis and Ruby and his brother Peter.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16th 2023. 2PM.  Grace Community Church, 770 Kennesaw...

Aug 10, 2023

Vincent Pumillo, 78, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 10th, 2023. Vincent (Vinny) was born on December 20th, 1944 in Pozzallo, Italy to Giovanni and Rosa Pumillo. He was the older brother to Micheal and Rina.

Vinny immigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y in November 1961. He married the love of his...

Aug 9, 2023

Joel David Elms of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9th at the age of 58. Dave was born and grew up in Monterrey, California where he loved spending his time fly fishing, hanging out on the beach, and surfing. After graduating high school, Dave served in The Navy for 8 years where he served aboard the U.S.S. Orleck...

Aug 9, 2023

Kristina Lynn (Wilson) Hickerson passed away peacefully from complications of dementia on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was under hospice care at her daughter's home. She is now with her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was dearly loved and revered by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Kris was...

Aug 4, 2023

Ronald Lawrence Chase, 76, of Carrollton, GA passed away on August 4, 2023. Ronald was born on October 11, 1946 to Alton Chase and Rebu Duke of Arnco, GA. He graduated from Central of Carrollton High School going on to serve in the United States Navy. Ronald retired from McKenney’s Inc. and was a member of Sheet Metal Local...

Jul 30, 2023

Dorothy Virginia Williams passed away onSunday, July 30.  Dotty, as she was known to friends and family, wasoriginally from the Cumberland, Maryland area, but spent several years inKnoxville, Tennessee and Ocala, Florida.  She was a resident ofKing'sBridge Retirement Community in Atlanta for the last 7 years. Everywhere she lived, she was well liked by the many friends, neighbors andfellow...

Jul 30, 2023

In Loving memory of Wilfred (Bill) Frank Broxterman

May 17, 1930 – July 30, 2023

Bill Broxterman, a quiet, confidant man, passed away on July 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Baileyville, KS May 17, 1930.  He grew up in Seneca, KS.  After graduating from Bancroft High school in 1948,...

Jul 30, 2023

Joan Fox, 85, of Cartersville passed away on July 30. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev Jim Goddard and Eva Goddard and her brother Donnie (Doris) Goddard. She leaves behind two sisters Glenda (Gary) Tuttle and Peggy (late Bobby) Sims.

She was born and raised in Rome, GA. (Celanese Village) and graduated from Model...

Jul 30, 2023

Judith Ann Cassell, 84, died on July 30 after a brief battle with cancer.

Judy was born to Marge and Frank Faulkner in Knoxville, Tennessee, the oldest of three children. She enjoyed an active childhood filled with horseback riding, swimming, and water skiing. Her love of the water continued in high school where she competed on the...

Jul 27, 2023

Brother James Lloyd Cochran, 73, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, following an extended illness.  Brother Cochran was born in Ellijay, GA on January 15, 1950.  Son of Blumer and Dora Cochran.  He was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church for 12 years, where he enjoyed working on and around the church.  He enjoyed spending...

Jul 26, 2023

Florence Warren Monroe Hendee, an Atlanta native, died July 26 at the age of 86.  She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Green Dodd Warren and Irene Thomas Warren and her former husband, William Lott Monroe Jr., a North West Atlanta landscape architect.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. Armand Hendee, her sister, Ann Thomas Warren of Gainesville,...

Jul 26, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Catherine Moore

December 17, 1943 - July 26, 2023

Linda Moore, a spirited and adventurous woman, passed away on July 26, surrounded by her family and with the love of all her friends. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 17, 1943, Linda embodied a true Americana spirit of warmth,...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert K Link (91)passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, surrounded by his loving family.Robert served in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific during World War II. He waspreceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Link, nine years prior. He is survivedby his children:  Robert Link (Patricia), Steven Link (Lou-Ann), LaurelLemos (Gary), Michele Morris (Chris), Renee...

Jul 24, 2023

If you've ever detected a waft of Avon Mesmerize without feeling a wave of comfort wash over you, it's because you never met Walter Wasicki.

The second born to Eleanor and Eugene Wasicki Sr. on February 22, 1947, Walter spent his boisterous youth near Cove Island in Stamford, Connecticut with his two siblings, Eugene Jr. (Myrna) and...

Jul 21, 2023

Clifford David Rogers, age 80, of Cartersville, Georgia, formerly of Calhoun and Rome, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda Balliew Rogers, two daughters, Terri (Jim) Wright and Donna (Mark) Fritz, grandchildren Ashley Fritz, Lacey Fritz and Connor Wright and beloved great-granddaughter, Kendall.  David worked over 40 years...

Jul 18, 2023

Randall Meeks, age 73 (born in Tulsa, OK) passed in early morning on July 18th w/his family, wife of 53 yrs Linda, children Clayton (41), Linsey (39), and his brothers Raymond and Robert at his side. He was an amazing human who served his country in the USAF, then graduated from Valdosta State University to ensure that his children...

Jul 5, 2023

Garland Gerald (Jerry) Hobbs born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 13, 1941, passed away on July 5, 2023. Jerry graduated from West Fulton High School in Atlanta in 1959. He later graduated from Southern Technical Institute.

Early in his career he was a partner of Hobbs, Moore, & Simpkins Insurance in East Point, Georgia. In later years...

Jun 30, 2023

Billy Ray Blocker , Sr , 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30.  Born on September 25, 1931 in Ashford, Alabama. Mr. Blocker lived in Cobb County since 1941.  He graduated from Acworth High School in 1948 and worked his way through Berry College receiving a BS in Education in 1952 as well as advanced degrees...