Obituaries

Dec 7, 2024

Theresa Jeanette Brogno Brochu (89) passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2024 in Woodstock, Ga. Born October 27, 1935 in Norwich, Connecticut, she graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1953. She studied nursing at St. Francis School of Nursing and received her RN in 1956. She spent the next 46 years caring for people in that capacity. In retirement she...

Dec 4, 2024

Christine Schroeder Frost – of Atlanta, passed away on Wednesday, December 4 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Jennifer Frost of Freeport, ME. Cherished grandmother of Samuel, Alexander, and Timothy Robinson. Loving sister of Richard Schroeder of Salem, MA, and Jonathan Schroder of Buzzards Bay, MA. Dear daughter of the late Richard and Constance (Curtis) Schroeder of Lincoln,...

Dec 1, 2024

James “Nicholas” McKinney of Acworth, a beloved son, brother and friend passed awayDecember 1st, 2024. Nick was born on October 24th, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio. He was agraduate of Harrison High School. His life was marked by his love for family and friends.His other passions included listening to music and playing video games. Nick’s sense ofhumor followed the likes of...

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Judith Brewer “Judy”

December 30, 1934 – December 1, 2024

Mary Judith Hill Brewer “Judy” age 89 of Doraville, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11:30 on Monday, December 9, 2024 prior to the service at the Cowan Historic Mill. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 on December...

Nov 29, 2024

Jimmy Lee Robertson was born on April 11, 1947 to Henry Robertson and Ada Hickson. He was raised by his grandmother, Sarah Jordan, whom he loved deeply. The most important of the many things she taught him was to love Jesus and Jim was always aware of and grateful for the many provisions in his life. His favorite phrase was...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 29, 2024

John Melvin Brooks ("JB" or "Paw Paw") 1954 - 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Melvin Brooks, affectionately known as "JB" or "Paw Paw," on November 29, 2024, at the age of 70 in Cartersville, Georgia. Born in 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia, John was the beloved son of...

Nov 28, 2024

Casey M Plumb, Born 12 May 1989 and died November 28th 2024. Casey was the most loving, caring man you could have had as a son, brother, uncle, cousin or friend. It was said he would give up his shirt to a stranger in a blizzard. Casey was born in Denver Colorado and moved to Acworth and lived in Cherokee...

Nov 26, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Jean Braddock, age 77, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Carlyle Braddock and loving mother of Michael B. Braddock, Deanna Rechsteiner and Cheryl Nordin.  Gloria was born on December 31st, 1946, in Miami, Florida. She was the eldest of five children born...

Nov 21, 2024

Caitlin Nicole Ruggiero

2/16/86-11/21/24

 It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my daughter Caitlin Ruggiero,

age 38 of Acworth, GA. She was the daughter of Janet Ruggiero and the late Joseph

Ruggiero.

Caitlin had a bigger- than- life personality and could always make you laugh and

brighten your day, despite her own personal struggles in life. She had been working

towards a...

Nov 20, 2024

Jennifer Lynn (Wooton) Young, 33 of Cartersville, Georgia passed peacefully on 11/20/2024 surrounded  by loved ones.  Jennifer loved unconditionally with a big heart that truly expressed empathy for anyone’s pain and  rejoiced greatly with everyone’s achievements.  Her laugh was contagious and would brighten any room. She had a great sense of humor and was the  life of the party...

Nov 17, 2024

Dr. Stephen H. Barnes

March 28, 1946 - November 17, 2024

Dr. Stephen H. Barnes passed away in the early morning hours of November 17, 2024, at age 78, in Cartersville, Georgia. Steve was whip-smart, well-read, hard-working, and kind. He was a Mason and a lifetime member of the Episcopal church. He closely followed both...

Nov 16, 2024

Deborah McEver Cromer, 70, passed away on November 16, 2024 at her home in Cartersville, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents James McEver & Zuma Graham, her sister Carolyn McEver-Hall and her loving husband Hugh Aaron Cromer. Deborah is survived by her brothers Charlie & Richard McEver. Children: Theresa Rector, Jimmy Rector, Hugh Aaron Cromer Jr, Jennifer...

Nov 11, 2024

Carol Leigh Gresehover

Carol Leigh Gresehover (née Rogers) passed away in Austell, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a short illness. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was 74 years old.

Carol was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but was mostly raised with her sister by a single mother in...

Nov 9, 2024

Allen E. Fegley Jr. September 13, 1934 – November 9, 2024

Allen E. Fegley Jr., age 90, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on September 13, 1934, in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen E....

Nov 7, 2024

Rose Chen, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished by her close friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on November 7, 2024. Married for 50 years to Thomas Chen until his passing in 2011, her story is one of struggle, love, and partnership.



Born in Huangpi, Hubei, China in 1936, Rose fled with her family to Taiwan as a young...

Nov 5, 2024

Barbara Brown Arnold, age 90, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1934, in Dawsonville, AL, to Luther and Nannie Brown. Barbara grew up on Sand Mountain, AL, where she graduated from Geraldine High School.

In December of 1951, she moved to Acworth, GA, with her husband, Johnny...

Nov 4, 2024

Douglas Edward Marlin

Douglas Edward Marlin, age 63, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2024.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carol Marlin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Marlin; his children, Sasha Anne Freeman (Evan), Lydia Ware (Steven), and Tanner Marlin (Caroline);...

Nov 2, 2024

Clifford Earl McFarland November 17, 1955 – November 2, 2024

Clifford Earl McFarland, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Acworth, Georgia.

Cliff was born in Killeen, Texas, and spent much of his life in Houston and Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1973 and later...

Nov 2, 2024

Larry Camp

February 26, 1939 - November 2, 2024

Larry Eugene Camp passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 2, 2024, peacefully at his home in Carrollton, Ga. He was 85 years old. He was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Villa Rica, Ga. He served in the U.S. Navy from July 31, 1956, through Jan. 14,...