Obituaries

Dec 25, 2020

James Dewey Storm Jr. August 9, 1935 – 12/25/2020

James “Jim” Dewey Storm, 85, of Cartersville, passed away at his daughter’s home and surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents,  his brother and two sisters.

In 1961, Jim married Lois (Duty) Storm and they moved to Palm Beach County Florida, where...

Dec 23, 2020

Luis David Barragan Alvarado, 60, born in Ecuador and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey from early childhood through late adulthood.

He moved to Covington, Georgia to enjoy his retirement in warm weather with his wife and two youngest daughters.

He passed away on Wednesday, December 23rd 2020.

Luis David Barragan, transitioned two days...

Dec 16, 2020

Donna "Joann" Vandyke was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Born October 2, 1948 in Cullman Alabama went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2020, she passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Joann is survived by her husband of 22 years Jimmy Ray Vandyke, her sons...

Dec 15, 2020

Bobby Jean Cochran of Emerson, Georgia passed away 12/15/2020.  He was preceded in death by his father Oscar Cochran, mother Eula Padgett Cochran Jarrett, and his mother-in-law Laura Silver Mullinax Miller.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Mullinax Cochran.  4 Children-- Kelli & (Bill) Patrick, Ricky & (Tammy) Odom, Kristy Odom Fox and Trina Wallace....

Dec 14, 2020

Born on February 06, 1927, Dolcie Dolly Grumble-Estwick passed away on December 14, 2020, in Acworth, Georgia at the age of 93.

Known to many as Mother Grumble or Mother G., Dolcie was a caring, kind-hearted, loving, and energetic soul.  She would always reach-out regularly to friends and family just to know that we are doing well...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Katherine Pennington was born on September 27, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, and passed away on December 11, 2020 from chronic liver disease and complications associated with COVID-19. She was a caring sister, a loving and supportive aunt, and a loyal friend to those that included her in their lives. Mary had close bonds with her parents Emily and...

Dec 10, 2020

Keith Carter was born February 27, 1966 in Marietta, GA. He passed away December 10, 2020 in Cartersville, GA. He was preceded in his death by his kid's and daughter in-law Brittany. He was survived by his kid's Jessica and Matthew. His grand kid's Cayden, Bryce, Aidyn & Easten. He was buried in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the Rose Lawn...

Dec 8, 2020

Glen D. Cook, age 71, passed away at Kennestone Hospital on December 8, 2020.

He was born in Sikeston, MO to Amzie and Goldie Cook on August 29, 1949. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, William “Lee” Cook and two sisters, Yvonne Stevens and Anna Baker.

Glen was a retired pipefitter, working...

Dec 8, 2020

Alejandro Duarte Serrano 09/08/1993-12/8/2020

Alejandro was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He has reunited with his father Jose Juan Serrano in heaven. Alejandro was a proud United States Army veteran who was honored to have served his country. Alejandro was born in Anaheim, California and spent his childhood in Acworth, Georgia. Alejandro will be remembered for...

Dec 7, 2020

Evangelos Pateritsas 67 of Calhoun GA passed away peacefully on Monday December 7th 2020 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He is Preceded in death by his mother and father Vasiliki Pateritsas and Kostandinos Pateritsas. He was survived by a brother and sister Dimitris Pateritsas and Xrisoula Koukouras, his son Dinos Pateritsas and two daughters Angela Adkins and Tiffany Pateritsas....

Dec 7, 2020

Jacqueline Frances “Jackie” Woods, née Behlmer, age 92, beloved wife of the late Edward T. “Eddie” Woods for 69 years, died peacefully in her home on December 7, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Daughter of the late Louise Herdling Behlmer and John Frederick Behlmer.  Preceded in death by her sister Mary “Mae” Behlmer Boyd.

She is...

Dec 7, 2020

Howard George Beane, Jr., 77, took a train ride to the cottage he always dreamed of in heaven on December 7th, 2020.

Howard was a loving man with great stories and a heart made of gold. Those who knew him knew he loved to spin a yarn.  He was always willing to help his fellow man.  He...

Dec 7, 2020

"Joyanne C Lowe  ,Anderson was born

On may 27th 1967 her mom Gloria Clarke

and her step Dad Keith Clarke she came to Ny from Barbados’s She has three siblings Ricky Gregory and Kesha two Sister in law’s and one brother in law and two beautiful grandkids paulie Walker and Vienna

Walker a...

Dec 5, 2020

Charles Merida Gilreath and Emily Wilda (Thompson) Gilreath both passed away peacefully in Cartersville on December 5, 2020, surrounded by the love of their family and faithful friends. Their 69-year marriage was a model of mutual respect and partnership, both in parenting and in their respective work and avocations. Charles was a successful business owner, operating Gilreath Oil Company...

Dec 4, 2020

Annie Beatrice Blackmon (Bea), age 93 passed away peacefully at her home in Tallapoosa, Georgia on Friday, December 4th, 2020. She was born on August 14th, 1927 in Roswell, Georgia to the late John and Eva Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband L.D. Blackmon. Sisters Carrie Wilkins, Mae Eaton, Lounette Fountain, Aileen Higdon, Willene Morris, Dot...

Dec 3, 2020

Wanda Faye Williams, 68, of Cartersville, GA passed away Thursday, December 3. 2020. She had suffered through a long illness.

Wanda was a beautiful woman inside and out.   She generated laughter all her life, contagious love of life, forgiving attitude, had the biggest heart and deep love and compassion for people and animals.

She was...

Nov 26, 2020

Ann Lumpkin Holland passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at the age of 95.  She was a long time resident of Cobb County and had moved to the Fountains in Cartersville Ga.  Ann is preceded in death by her loving husband William J. (Bill) Holland and her parents Joseph T. and Ruby Evans Lumpkin.  Ann is survived by...

Nov 25, 2020

Carolyn “Cappy” Simmons Murray, age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away November, 25, 2020. She was born in Atlanta Ga., October 25, 1927, daughter of Robert L. Simmons and Carolyn Simmons.  Cappy was an artist, as well as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved music, gardening and her Labrador Retrievers.  She was predeceased by her husband Walter...

Nov 23, 2020

Betty Gladin, 84, died peacefully November 23, 2020 at her home in Roswell.  She was with family and had spent the day reminiscing and laughing.

Born Betty Jo Johnson, March 13, 1936, to Virginia Mae (Bryant) and Albert Norman Johnson in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, she married Harold Gladin in 1956 and they began a family.  She...

Nov 22, 2020

Phyllis Diane Clute, 58, of the Acworth area, passed away Sunday, Nov 22, 2020 with family members by her side.  She had suffered through a long illness, and now is at peace and rest.

She was born in Marietta on Oct 2, 1962. She is survived by parents, Margie & Robert Clute of Kennesaw, sister Elaine Elrod...