Obituaries

Oct 29, 2023

James R. Wooten

April 7, 1945 – October 29, 2023

Jim Wooten was a man of many interests and much service to each. To the general public, Jim was the award-winning Atlanta Journal-Constitution conservative editorial page editor willing to speak any time to any group that asked. Nationally, he is known and admired as a...

Oct 27, 2023

Francis DiSalvo Jr., 79, most recently of Atlanta GA, passed away on October 27 after a long illness.

Frank, the eldest of seven children, was born in 1944 to Francis and Rita DiSalvo. As a child, he and his family moved from Canada to Reading, MA where he lived the majority of his...

Oct 24, 2023

Mr. Michael Carlyle Braddock, age 81, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria Braddock, his children Michael B. Braddock (married to Cindy Braddock), Deanna Rechsteiner (married to Steve Rechsteiner), and Cheryl Nordin, his grandchildren Carter Rechsteiner, Carlyle Rechsteiner, Cayden Rechsteiner, Hunter...

Oct 24, 2023

George Chapline "Chap" Reed Jr. 66 of Marietta, Georgia went to be with his Lord peacefully at home on October 24 with his beloved wife and several loved ones by his side.

It was on August 23, 1957 in Orlando, Florida that the Lord blessed George Chapline Reed and Elizabeth Huntington (West) Reed with the gift of...

Oct 20, 2023

Donald Joe (Joey) Hightower II of Cartersville, GA passed away at his home following a long battle with illness on October 20, 2023.

Joey was born May 9, 1974 in Gadsden, AL. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Donald Joe Hightower and his grandparents,  J.D. and Nobi Hightower and Roy Williams, Sr and Rubye Harris...

Oct 20, 2023

Nancy Ann Kamay died peacefully on October 20th, 2023 at the age of 86.

Nancy was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 30th, 1936 to Harry Emerson and Faith Hughes Dana. She spent her later years volunteering at her local hospital. Providing empathetic care and companionship to patients as well as staff.

Nancy was a...

Oct 16, 2023

Willis Craig Magee, 76, a good and faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, peacefully passed away on October 16th. Craig was born on January 1st, 1946, to Cleda and Willis Magee of Magee, Mississippi. He was the beloved husband of Brenda and a loving father to Amber, Zachary, and Jordan. Craig served as the Director of National Accounts...

Oct 16, 2023

Joanne Beck, 76, ofWoodstock, GA passed away October 16th. She loved her family without bound andwas loved immensely in return. She is survived by her daughter Lori Beck, sonMichael Beck, daughter-in-law Wendy Beck, one grandson Devin Beck and her sisterBeverly Johnston.

Oct 15, 2023

Evelyn “Joyce” Hutzel Lewis was born November 21, 1934 in South Fork, PA. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Glenn Hutzel and Edna Madelyn Hutzel. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15 from Kennestone Hospital in Kennesaw, GA, surrounded by her family.

Joyce attended and graduated from Jefferson...

Oct 12, 2023

Isabella Pineda born May 17, 2018 in Marietta GA, passes way at the age of 5, surrounded by her family on October 12, 2023 in Children's Egleston Hospital. Isabella was a super special girl, she loved life, she was very happy in this short time, she loved playing, dancing, watching movies, traveling and going to school. Isabella was very...

Oct 10, 2023

Rende Gene Clinton died after a difficult battle with cancer at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit in Stockbridge, GA on October 10 in at the age of 54.

Rende is survived by his son, Chandler Means Clinton and Chandler’s mother, Cathy Houston Shinalll of Woodstock, Georgia; his mother Ralene Means Cerise (Mrs. Joseph Cerise) of Hammond, Louisiana;...

Oct 8, 2023

Janice Ballenger Traylor was born September, 8th 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent most of her youth in Jackson, Georgia with her sister, Almeda Bishop, mother, Mildred Smith along with her aunts and uncles. She often spoke of being gone all day long riding her horse with her sister and friends. She spoke of so many times where she...

Oct 7, 2023

Donald Smith, 74, ofMarietta, GA passed away October 7. He is survived by his wife Yvonne Smith, ofMarietta; brother Michael Smith of Valrico, FL; sons Steven Smith of Asheville,NC and Scott Smith of Amsterdam, NL; and three grandchildren. A memorialservice will be announced at a later date.  Condolences can be left at www.GeorgiaFuneralCare.com

Oct 6, 2023

Richard Roy Bagwell, born March 4, 1938 in Marietta, GA and passed away October 06, 2023 at home in Kennesaw, GA. He was 85 years old. He grew up in Smyrna, GA and graduated from Campbell High School in 1958. He joined the United States Marine Reserves and spent two years there but was honorably discharged due...

Oct 4, 2023

Craig Walker, age 63, passed away peacefully on October 4th after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Craig was the pride of his parents, Clyde and Jane Walker, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his brother-in-law, Patrick Hagans, and his close friend Brian Neal. Craig’s life was marked by his strength, resilience, and enduring love...

Oct 4, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Bonnie Ann Franklin Floyd peacefully passed away at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Howard Floyd, her brothers Bill and James Franklin and sister Nell Claire Franklin Moor. Bonnie was born on December 13, 1929 in Marietta, GA to Floyd and Nell Franklin, who owned...

Oct 2, 2023

Eugene "Lamar” Gunter, aged 93 passed peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023. Born June 8, 1930 in Marietta, Georgia. Lamar was married to Wanda Trull Gunter on December 15, 1951 and raised four children; Ricky, Randy, Ron and Terrie. Lamar obtained his certification in church music from Mercer University and was ordained into church ministry. He served as a...

Oct 2, 2023

Pamela Brooks Yeager-of Shreveport Louisiana, born December 22, 1939 in Long Beach, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 2, 2023 in Kennesaw, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Luana Ledbetter and her beautiful daughter Kimber Everage. She is survived by her daughters, Robbin Yeager, Regina Yeager (Brian Kanapkey),...

Sep 30, 2023

Buffy Marie Tush,  age 44, of Canton, GA., passed away peacefully with her Husband and Mother by her side. She was born December 30,1972 in Pittsburgh PA to Mary M Hewett and the late Samuel J Tush. She Married her childhood friend and love, Dennis Bevlin on December 27, 2004. Together they have two beautiful daughters Ashley Bevlin and...

Sep 30, 2023

Dorothy Mcclain died Sunday, September 30th at her home in Kingston Ga. Surounded by her family. Dorothy was born June 16 1926 in Thermopolis Wy. A long time resident of Cobb County. A member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Past member of the Pilot club in Cobb County. And Secretary at the Cathedral of St Phillips  in Atlanta. Survived...