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Gloria H Rakestraw
Jun 6, 2022
Mrs. Gloria Rakestraw (Henry) of Bremen, GA formerly of Dallas, GA passed away on Monday June 6, 2022, at Tanner Carrollton Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1953, in Paulding County Ga, Daughter of the late George Henry and Tommie Henry (Craton). Surviving are her husband of 50 years Coleman Odell Rakestraw of Bremen, GA; Sons and Daughter in...
Layla Marie Marroquin
May 3, 2022
Layla Marie Marroquin, 42 of Bowdon passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on February 16, 1979, to Jesse Marroquin and the late Sandra Kay Pittman. Layla was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her companion, Timmie Baker and their two children Blayton and Isabella, Her father and stepmother- Jesse and...
Russell Byers
Apr 2, 2022
Russell Byers, 47 of Dallas, passed away on April 2, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Yeomans of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie & Braden Abraham of Hartwell; sons, Jeremy Byers of Carrolton and Austin Byers of Bremen; grandchildren, Landon Abraham, Ryleigh Abraham, Carson Byers and Lucas Byers; his cousin Sierra Jones; his ex-wife & friend Tanya...
Jeff Brooks Norton
Oct 25, 2021
Jeff Norton passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born in Carrollton, Georgia to Fred and Jesmere Norton. He is survived by his wife Leticia Norton, his daughter Marie (Tim) Norton Cornett, 3 grandchildren Austin Moon, Madison York, Will York, his sister Jill Wooddall, Nieces, Julie (Tim) Wooddall Norton, and Robin (Todd) Wooddall Flanagan. Jeff was preceded in...
Doreen Heimbach
Oct 12, 2021
Doreen Lynn Heimbach, age 43, a resident of Carroll County went to be with the Lord on Monday October 4, 2021 after a battle with an illness. Doreen was born in West Palm Beach Florida and is survived by her parents Susan McCurry and Tony Hernandez. She was a devoted wife to husband Peter Heimbach and loving mother to...
Martin Allen "Marty" Nolan
Oct 6, 2021
Martin Allen Nolan, age 65 of East Point, GA, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Emory Midtown surrounded by his wife and family.
"Marty" as he was known by all, was born in Atlanta, GA on September 19, 1956, the youngest son of the late Charles Albert Nolan and Emmaline Gladys Barnett Nolan. He graduated from...
Michael Anthony Thompson
Aug 6, 2021
MICHAEL ANTHONY THOMPSON of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2021.
Michael was a devoted husband, loving and proud father, cherished son, supportive brother and uncle, and loyal friend.
Michael grew up in Westboro, MA before attending Union College in Schenectady, New York and developed lifelong friends along the way,...
Berlon "Bc" Curry
Aug 4, 2021
Berlon "BC" Curry, 36, of College Park passed away on August 2, 2021. He was born in Orlando, Florida in 1985. He is survived by wife Regina Curry; children Devonte Davis, Kaylegh Jones, and Daylen Jones; parents Rufus and Robin Curry of Orlando; brother and sisters Azareeya (Michael) Anderson, Erika Battle, David Andrews Sr., Rufus Battle, Larry Williams, Antonio...
George Duncan, Sr.
Jul 13, 2021
George Derry Duncan Sr. 86, of Riverdale, Ga. passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. George was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 20, 1934, son of Olice and Edna Duncan. George graduated from College Park High School in 1952. He attended West Georgia College and Georgia State. He was a member of the armed forces during the Korean war....
Donald Barker
Jul 1, 2021
Donald Eugene Barker left this world peacefully in the presence of his Loved ones the morning of June 24, 2021 at 6:20 AM in Rome Georgia at Winthrop Health ..he was at the age of 85.
Donald departed from life to join.. His son: Duane Barker, 3 brothers: Harry Akers, George Akers and Thomas Barker , 2...
Roger Allen Matthews
Jun 14, 2021
Roger Allen Matthews 72 of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, with his family by his side. Roger was born in Atlanta, Ga. To Jack and Helen Matthews, who have preceded him in death. He is survived by a loving partner of 24 years Linda Bullock, his children; Jody Matthews, Sharon (Gary) Walls, Jason Matthews. His siblings;...
Abby Schonier-Marcuse
Apr 8, 2021
Abby Schonier-Marcuse left this world on Saturday, April 3, 2021, aged 55, after losing a hard-fought battle with breast cancer that metastasized to her brain. Abby was loved by everyone who knew her, and will be greatly missed. She's survived by her husband of 14 years, Michel Marcuse, who will love her until the word "forever" loses its meaning,...
Janet "Jan" Welch
Apr 5, 2021
Janet "Jan" Renee Welch 50 of Hiram, Georgia passed away December 10, 2020. She was born February 11, 1970 to Leonard and Sharon Welch Sr. in Marietta, Georgia. Jan completed High School with her Cosmetology license and continued to do hair for over 30 years. Jan loved to vacation on the beach, she enjoyed many crafts and would make...
James "Buddy" Martin Smith
Feb 15, 2021
James "Buddy" Martin Smith 69 of Aragon passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born In Floyd County Georgia on March 28, 1951 to James "Bud" and Christine Smith. James is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Darlene Smith, his children Lola Reece, Becki Stewart, Danny Smith, and Alicia Smith. He has 2 grand children...
Buddy Sanders Rochester
Feb 11, 2021
Buddy Sanders Rochester 84 of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 He was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on March 9, 1936 to the late James Edward and Sally Mize Rochester. Buddy was cremated at his request, there are no services at this time.
Richard "Brian" Lingerfelt
Feb 5, 2021
Richard Brian Lingerfelt age 38 passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in Austell, Georgia on May 26, 1982 to Richard and Judy Lingerfelt. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Lingerfelt. Brian is survived by His mother Judy Nash, his children Suzanna "Maggy" Lingerfelt, and Ricky Lingerfelt, his brother Chris Lingerfelt, and his grandmother...
Evelyn Carter Eidson
Jan 28, 2021
Evelyn Carter Eidson, aged 91, died peacefully at A G Rhodes Health & Rehab on January 18th in Atlanta, GA. Evelyn was born on December 5th, 1929 in Atlanta, GA to William (Doc) Carter and Ollie Belle Carter. She attended West Fulton High School in Atlanta and graduated from Valley Point High School in Dalton, GA in 1948. She...
Donna Rae Gabby
Jan 23, 2021
Donna Rae Gabby, of Peachtree City Ga, passed away on January 19. 2021. She was 87 years old and resided at Somerby Memory Care in Peachtree City.
Born on June 24, 1933, in Forest City Iowa, to the late Donald Cottington and Henrietta Slattenow Cottington. Donna met Harold Gabby(Gab) when she worked at the Air Force Academy....
Julie Cohran
Sep 4, 2020
Julie Lynn Cohran age 38 passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband Alan Shefield, her children; Brittney Shefield, Gabby Cohran, Chad Cohran, and Mason Shefield. Also survived by her mother Wanda Carter, and siblings Rhonda Morgan, and Randy Morgan. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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