Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Dr. Monica Ina Mogel Daniel of Mableton, GA passed away on December 31, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old.

Monica was born on August 7, 1942, in Vienna, Austria to Bojana Crum and Heinrich Kuno “HK” Mogel. After her father died in WWII, her mother married Dr. Carroll M. Crum, a dentist in...

Dec 28, 2023

We remember and celebrate the life of Eugene Coates, a man whose presence was a gift to all who knew him. Eugene, who left us peacefully on December 28, 2023, after a long battle with illness, was a beacon of joy, love, and wit. Eugene was the epitome of fun, loving, giving, quick-witted, compassionate, and yes, delightfully sarcastic. His...

Dec 26, 2023

IRENE MARY COUGHLIN

April 14, 1937 – December 26th, 2023

Irene (Ginger) Coughlin, 86, of Ocala Florida, passed away peacefully near her family in Marietta GA on December, 26th 2023.

Irene was born in New York City on April 14th 1937.  She is survived by her sister Carol Puhalovich, her spouse Samuel, brother...

Dec 24, 2023

Hal MacFarland Hale, 95, a resident of Gaines Park, Kennesaw, Georgia, died on Christmas Eve, his favorite day of the year.

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 7th, 1924, he attended schools there.  The family moved to the Atlanta area, and he joined the wartime Army right after his 18th birthday. He served in Italy, where he...

Dec 22, 2023

Jean McPherson Jones, 89, of Cartersville, GA, joined the Lord on December 22, 2023, in Emerson, GA. She was born on February 11, 1934 to Alvin Clarence McPherson and Cora McPherson. Jean was the beloved wife of Jack Jones, married for 69 years and together they shared a lifetime of love and memories.

Jean is survived by...

Dec 17, 2023

Mr. William “Bill” Yeager Davey, age 84, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Georgia following a brief illness.

Mr. Davey was born in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Samuel J. Davey and Myrtie B. Davey on April 6, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra...

Dec 15, 2023

Portia Kathryn Johnson, born on September 11, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 50 in Douglasville, Georgia.

She labeled herself a survivor, and true to her words, she lived up to the title with unwavering strength and resilience.

Portia is survived by her daughters, Jada and Dejah,...

Dec 15, 2023

Irene (Ferreira) Simon, 80 of Acworth, GA  passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love on December 15th.  Irene is survived by her three children; Eileen Holman (Eric), John M. Pisani Jr.,  Michael Pisani (Katie); grandchildren; Garrett Holman, Isabella Pisani and Milo Pisani as well as four nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Simon,...

Dec 15, 2023

Luis Efrain Martinez, 52, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2023. Luis, better known to his siblings as “Pito” was born in Ponce, PR to Luis Martinez Green and Sonia I. De Jesus Muniz. Luis graduated from Trumbull High School and soon after had a call to serve our country in the U.S. Army.

Dec 14, 2023

Michael John Tedesco Jr. of Acworth Georgia, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2023 at the age of 87 years old. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran of Summit, New Jersey born to Michael John Tedesco Sr. and Anna Milchinski of Madison, New Jersey.

He lived his life to the fullest, being the “mayor” of Middlesex New Jersey...

Dec 12, 2023

Linda Lee Cozart (Mitchell), 89, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Rome, Georgia. Linda was born on October 5, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Carl and Peggy Mitchell. She met her husband, Floyd Douglas Cozart in San Diego and they married in Hong Kong on November 28, 1957.

Doug was the light of...

Dec 11, 2023

Norris Gravley, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Norris was born on June 26, 1936, in Cartersville to the late Walter Gravley and Lula Mae Evans Gravley.

Norris was the best daddy, grandpop, pop, and Mr Norris he could be.

Norris was preceded in death by his brothers John, JC, Ray, Robert...

Dec 10, 2023

SEFIK KARTAL

(DOB- 06/01/1952)

Sefik Kartal 71, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday December 10th, 2023 at his home in Acworth. Born to mother Dervisa Kartal & father Hamdija Kartal, he was raised in former Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina) where he met his beautiful wife Dubravka.Soon after marriage he...

Dec 6, 2023

If you talked to Rick Waite for more than five minutes, you would get an amazing story about his time as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam or his grandchildren (and sometimes both).  Not that he didn't have plenty of other interesting stories to tell -- in his lifetime, he was also a drummer in a rock band in...

Dec 3, 2023

Harry Clyde Kittle, 81, of 19 Woodview Drive, Cartersville, died Sunday, December 3rd in Rome, GA due to extended illness. He was born January 8, 1936 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Clyde R. and Alverna Corter Kittle. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Charles Kittle, sister Erla Kittle Thompson, and infant daughter Carey Kittle.

The family later...

Dec 3, 2023

James B. Drew, Jr. of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 3rd.  Jim was born 1/31/1933 in Atlanta, GA to James B. Drew, Sr. and Verna Lee Avery.  He attended Druid Hills High School,  the University of Georgia, and earned a doctorate from Emory law school.  He owned a law practice for over 55 years.  He was a retired...

Nov 25, 2023

Ella Elizabeth “Betty” Gilbert died peacefully in her home on November 25, 2023 at the age of 93.

Betty is survived by her son Robert (Jennifer) Gilbert. Grand Children Lindsey (Chris) Catone, Jenna (David) Caughman, Emilee (Derik) Gilbert, Lane (Essie) Gilbert, Conner (Melissa) Gilbert and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Clark Gilbert...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we bid farewell to Gene Houston Rutledge, 83, a longtime resident of Woodstock, Georgia. Gene passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on November 19th, 2023.

Gene was born to Houston and Ida Rutledge on June 24th, 1940 in Brownwood, Texas. After High School Gene enlisted...

Nov 19, 2023

Marshall "Marty" Dean Leath, 62, of Acworth, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born July 2, 1961 in Atlanta, GA. He was an engineering designer and avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Virginia Leath, and brother, Darrell Leath. He is survived by his wife, Patty Leath, his...

Nov 17, 2023

Ronald L. Boggs, Husband, Father, Pap Pap, grand story teller and sports enthusiast, died on Saturday, November 17th, he was 70.

Ron was born in Beaver Falls, PA to Willis and Viva Boggs and was the protective older brother to Jeanne (Ballard).  Ron spent his early years playing football, basketball and baseball in his beloved Western, PA...