Obituaries

Jul 17, 2017

Clifford Walker Elster, 93, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away July 17, 2017, and went to be with his Savior and family in heaven. He was born August 12, 1923, in Atlanta, to Charles Joshua Elster and Mary Ella Walker Elster, one of eight children. A graduate of Atlanta’s Tech High School, he served in the Navy for three years...

Jul 16, 2017

Jacyna Eason-Reid, 64, of Mableton, Ga passed away quietly on July 16, 2017 after losing her battle to cancer.  She was born July 25, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Mattie and Herman Eason. She was affectionately known as Jay. She graduated in the top of her class from Crane High School and was attending National Teachers College Evanston when...

Jul 16, 2017

Kristina “Krissy” Longyear (nee Smith) died peacefully in her home in Marietta on July 16 th , 2017 after a long battle with leukemia.  She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

Krissy was born on April 12 th , 1969 to Tom and Donna Smith in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania.   ...

Jul 14, 2017

Eugene Dexter, age 66, of Forest Park, GA, died July 14, 2017.  A graveside service will be held on July 26, 2017, 2 PM , at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. Mr. Dexter was an Army Veteran.

Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The Dexter family is being cared for by Georgia...

Jul 14, 2017

Keith R. Ducoffe, age 67, of Atlanta, GA, died July 14, 2017.  Services Pending

Jul 13, 2017

Eliza P. Weems, age 86, of Centre, AL, died July 13, 2017.  Services in Alabama will be announced soon. The Weems family is being cared for by Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services , Acworth, Georgia.

Jul 11, 2017

Ernest R. Kilgore, age 66, of Ringgold, GA, died July 11, 2017 .  Services to be announced.

Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The Kilgore family is being cared for by Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services , Acworth, Georgia.

Jul 11, 2017

Ernest Ramsey Beckner Jr., a retired electrical engineer and 40 year resident of Acworth passed peacefully from health complications on July 11, 2017.

Ernest is survived by his wife Mary Luise Beckner, his children, Ernie Beckner III, Dewitt Beckner, Dwayne Beckner,...

Jul 10, 2017

Pamela (Pam) Anne Bearden age 82 died peacefully on July 10, 2017.  She was living under hospice care with her son, Raymond Bearden and Patricia Amerson in Kennesaw, GA.  She battled with B-cell Lymphoma for an extended period of time.

Pam was raised in the City of Cheshire, England and was the daughter of Walter...

Jul 10, 2017

Danielle Rita Kenyon,age 70, died July 10, 2017.  No Services planned at this time.

Jul 9, 2017

A Loving Obituary of Charlene F. Ramsden

Having said "I love you" earlier in the day to her daughter, Erin, who had cared for her for over 15 months, and once again to her son, James, who came to terms with her illness later on that evening, she softly sighed and closed her eyes in silent prayer...

Jul 8, 2017

On Saturday, July 8th, 2017, the world lost an extraordinary individual, her body succumbing to a difficult battle with cancer. With immediate family by her bedside, Nadine Linda Wall was comforted as she drew her final breaths. Though we shed tears of her passing, we are also aware of Nadine’s wish to celebrate her life with much joy.

Jul 8, 2017

Laurie Chreitzberg, age 59, of Young Harris, GA, died July 8, 2017.  Services to be announced.

Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The Chreitzberg family is being cared for by Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services , Acworth, Georgia.

Jul 7, 2017

Jean Mary Doughty Davis died on July 7, 2017 in Cartersville, Georgia, with her husband and three sons close by.   She was 90 years old.

Jean will always be remembered for her sweet personality, love of family and friends, and affection for animals.

Born to Anna (Wright) and John B. Doughty...

Jul 5, 2017

David Ray Cook passed away on July 5, 2017 after a 20-year battle with colitis and depression. He was the second child and only son of Ray T. and Marjorie S. Cook (both deceased) of Brookhaven, Georgia. He is survived by his sisters Linda Turner of Roswell and Nancy Barnes of Tucker and their families. David grew up and...

Jul 4, 2017

POLLARD, Michael Alan

July 4, 2017

Mike (“Paw Paw”) Pollard, 59, of Canton, passed on to meet his Heavenly Father following an illness he fought with courage and dignity for several years.  Those closest to him knew him as brave and strong with the kindest of hearts.  To know him was to love him, and...

Jul 4, 2017

Jimmy Lee Mays, of Griffin, GA, died July 4, 2017.  Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 608 East McIntosh Rd. Griffin, GA  30224.

Jul 3, 2017

Steven Gary Rahn, 29, of Acworth, GA, died July3, 2017.  Steve was the best husband, father and son and He was loved byall who met him.  He was an admired coach and Physical Education Teacher inthe Paulding County School System and was best known as Coach Rahn, as he wasAsst. Varsity Football Coach, Head Golf Coach and Head Girls...

Jul 2, 2017

Jane Gale Holt (Age 86), of Dunwoody, GA passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017. Jane was the daughter of Joe and Isabelle (“Bobby”) Gale of Berkley, CA and was an alumna of the Walnut Hill School and Finch College.

Jane was an avid fisherwoman and published in Chisie Farrington’s “Women Can Fish” in 1951 standing next...

Jul 2, 2017

Frances McCarthy, age 83, of Kennesaw, GA, died July 2, 2017.  There will be no local services.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA  678-574-3016.

Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The McCarthy family is being cared for by Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services , Acworth, Georgia.