Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Clyde Andrew Keefer of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 at the age of 96. He was born to Clyde Roosevelt Keefer and Sarah Jane Thomas on July 1, 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He married Dolores Jean Mahanna from Washington, Pennsylvania on 5 August, 1950. They moved to Georgia in 1956 and remained in the...

Mar 26, 2023

Richard Warren Griffin, 73, of Acworth, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, after complications from a fall.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Born on December 9, 1949, in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of late Janet Cato Griffin and William Rudolph Griffin of Gillsville. Richard was known as a...

Mar 23, 2023

Elliott Gregory Garner, 56 of Kennesaw, GA, and formerly of Jefferson, GA died on March 23rd after medical complications as a result of a heart attack.

Greg was born in Valdosta, Georgia and was the son of Elliott F. Garner of Ray City, GA and the late Carol Tucker Garner.  He was an avid motorcyclist, field target...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard Lee DeVries, of Mableton, GA, born May 9, 1933 in Mitchell County, Iowa, died March 20, 2023 in the comfort of his own home.

He is survived by his wife Shirley (Calkins) DeVries, his children, Rick DeVries (Becky), Cynthia Kelley, Michelle Denney (Daniel), and Mike DeVries, along with 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Mr. DeVries...

Mar 17, 2023

ALBANY- Helen Ann (Pilatich) Askew, 86 of Albany, N.Y. passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, at Ross Memorial Nursing Home in Georgia, where she had been a patient.  She was born in Alsen, N.Y. on September 30, 1936, the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Pilatich Sr. and Anna (Hajec) Pilatich. Helen worked for N.Y.S. for 42 years...

Mar 14, 2023

Robert Bagley gained his wings on March 14th 2023 after a lengthy illness. Born in 1952 to the late James and Ruby Ingle Bagley. He was also preceded in death by his son John W. Bagley. He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years Jackie Renfro Bagley and special son DJ Renfro, sister Penny White (Steve), brother...

Mar 14, 2023

Brenda Lee Combs Jordan was born March 2, 1959 in Ohio to William Kanis Combs and Mary Magdalene Gayheart Combs.

Date of Death: March 14, 2023 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She is proceeded in Death by her Parents. Brenda was the only sister to seven brothers. She was spoiled by them all. She...

Mar 11, 2023

Christopher Lee Marmon passed away unexpectedly 3/11/23, at his Marietta residence. He was only 37 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Born November 7, 1985, in Decatur, Ga, Chris was the first-born child of Richard Marmon and Sandy Allen. Chris was a happy and healthy child, and a blessing to the young...

Mar 8, 2023

Linda Lowe Birdsell passed away March 8, 2023. She leaves behind her husband Ted Birdsell and her three children, Todd Birdsell, Todd’s partner Ann MacMillan of Jacksonville, Illinois, son Scott Birdsell of Sydney Australia, and her daughter Lisa Birdsell Millslagle of Acworth Georgia and her husband Erik Millslagle and their son Victor Millslagle. Linda was born in Peoria Illinois...

Mar 6, 2023

Charles Scott Robertson of Marietta, GA passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at the age of 75 following a short illness.

Born on Oct. 27, 1947, Mr. Robertson spent much of his life in his hometown of Albany. He is survived by his four children: Leigh (Kris) Nickens of Tampa, Fl; Lindsey (Thomas) Dale of Marietta,...

Mar 4, 2023

Jim Wilshire of Roswell, Georgia passed away on March 4th at the age of 72. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a talented and accomplished watercolor artist and won many awards for his works. His legacy will continue on for generations through his beautiful paintings. Jim is survived by his wife Mariann; daughter Jennifer...

Mar 4, 2023

Michell McLain, age 54, passed away March 4th at her residence. Michell was a beloved partner, mother, and Gigi. She loved to cook, she loved spending time with her grandkids, she loved pictures, and she had recently developed a love for Harley rides. She is survived by her partner, 3 daughters, a step daughter, 14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, her...

Mar 2, 2023

After a battle with an aggressive cancer, Harold Herman Siniard of Kingston, Georgia passed away on March 2, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born April 11, 1957 in Rome, GA, the son of late Herman Siniard and Verdie Mae (Potsy) Siniard of Cartersville, Georgia. He was the oldest of three siblings. He leaves behind his younger...

Mar 1, 2023

Dale Franklin Hibbard left this world and entered his Heavenly home on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and adoring daughters. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Hibbard; his infant son, Seth Hibbard; brother-in-law, Randy Carlisle. Survivors include his wife, Renee Carlisle Hibbard; daughters, Randi Winn McSwain (Chris) and Francie Brown (Tyler); doting grandgirls...

Feb 28, 2023

Willard Philip Rhodes

August 11, 1928- February 28, 2023

W. Philip Rhodes passed away peacefully February 28, 2023, at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain surround by family.

Philip was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Willard P. and Onie P. Rhodes. He graduated from University of Texas with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He...

Feb 25, 2023

Edward Thomas “Eddie” Woods, Sr. age 91, beloved husband of Jacqueline “Jackie” Woods for 69 years, died peacefully in his home on February 25th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Son of the late Dennis Matthew Woods and Florence Saunders Woods.  Preceded in death by his brothers William “Bill”, Dennis, James “Jimmy”, and John “Johnny” and his sisters, Ellen Woods...

Feb 23, 2023

Yongsak Grayson, 58, of Dallas, Georgia passed away at home on February 23 after suffering from Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  He was lovingly known as Kak.

Kak was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1962 in the Township of Nai Mueng, District of Muang Ubolrachathani, Province of Ubolrachathani, Thailand.  Kak arrived in the United States October 1975 post Vietnam...

Feb 21, 2023

Joshua Daniel Ware passed away in Kennesaw, Georgia on Tuesday February 21, 2023.

Joshua was preceded in death by his loving parents Daniel and Robbie Ware, and is survived by his beloved wife, Eleni Zacharogianni Ware, whom he was married to for 22 wonderful years, his 17-year-old son Samuel Joshua Ware; and his loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,...

Feb 21, 2023

James Lee Rizik

09/08/1950 - 02/21/2023

James (Jim) Lee Rizik, 72, of Newnan GA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 21st 2023 after suffering a ruptured aorta dissection.

He was born September 8th 1950 in Osaka, Japan to Albert Callaway and Reiko Fujita. His name at birth was Yoichi Fujita / Jimmy Lee...

Feb 19, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Alfred Yarger, age 93, entered eternal rest on February 19th at his home in Acworth, GA. He was born July 20, 1928 in New Lexington, Ohio.  He was survived by his wife of 63 years; Marilyn Ragas Yarger. Tom and Marilyn had known each other since childhood and were married in 1958 at their families’ home church,...