Obituaries

Apr 20, 2016

Melvin L. Tompkins, 1922 – 2016

Last night we lost Randy's dad, Melvin Tompkins. We are grateful for the amazing 94 years of life he led. He served in WW2 as a medic in the Philippines; served and retired as a Seventh-day Adventist pastor; was instrumental in kicking off our denomination's student missionary program; married the beautiful...

Apr 12, 2016

Tabitha Villalpando, age 37 of Hampton, died Sunday, April 10, 2016. Private services will be observed.

Mar 22, 2016

Wallace Jacob Sheats born December 2, 1950 went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. He is proceeded in death by his father, Aubrey Eugene Sheats and his mother Mary Edna (Nichols) Sheats.He leaves behind three daughters; Sabrina Sheats, Mary Gina Carr and husband Jason Carr,Kristin Walden and husband Chad Walden. Two sons; Lee Sheats and...

Mar 11, 2016

Michael Shain Bailey, age 37 of Dallas died Monday, March 7, 2016. Private services will be observed.

Mar 9, 2016

Edna Jane Hoffman, 73, of Marietta, was born in Lewistown, PA on November 24, 1942 and passed away on March 2, 2016 in Marietta, GA. She is

Survived by sister Nancy Boxill, niece Glenda Harwood, nephew Craig Orvis, nephew Alan Orvis, niece Kristen Murphy and various nieces and nephews.

Jane was a 1960 graduate of...

Feb 26, 2016

Shawn O'neil Daniel, age 34 of Lawrenceville, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.A private viewing was held prior to his cremation and was attended by his family.

Feb 26, 2016

Bobbie Sue "Rain" Rochester, age 67 of Atlanta died Monday, February 22, 2016. A native of Seneca, SC; she was born on March 23, 1948 to the late Eugene and Maebell Long. She was a production manager for Capricorn Records.

On February5, 2009, Bobbie "Rain" stepped into The Georgia Music Hall of Fame to take her place...

Feb 23, 2016

John Mason Snuggs, Sr, Marietta, 84. Loving father of four, grandfather of eight, their "Ah-Yeh" went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 6, 2016. Born in Richmond, Virginia, the second of three children to Southern Baptist Missionaries, John spent his childhood and formative years in South China until about age 5. Upon the family's return from...

Feb 4, 2016

Lawrence James Wagner, age 95 of Canton died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Canton Nursing and Rehab. No services will be held at this time.

Jan 4, 2016

Dorothy (Dottie) Mace, 83, of Kennesaw, GA died December 28, 2015 at her home. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 17, 1932; daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Spurr. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1950. On August 21, 1964 in Terre Huate, Indiana, she married Jack L. Mace, who survives her. Other survivors include...

Dec 20, 2015

Joan E. Brown, age 82 of Hiram died Thursday, December 17, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon L. Morris; sons, Steven Brown, Gregory Davenport and Brian Brown. Private reflection time will be observed to celebrate her life.

Dec 20, 2015

Lewis Hawse Riggles Jr., age 90 of Villa Rica died Friday, December 18, 2015 at his residence. Private service will be held.

Dec 17, 2015

Sandra Brownell, 70, of Sandy Springs, GA, died December 14, 2015. She is survived by her sisters Barbara Brownell of North Hollywood, CA and Linda Ingebrand of Tucson, AZ, as well as nieces and nephews Amanda O'Keefe, Matthew Thompson, Emily Thompson and Stephanie Ingebrand, and 7 great nieces and nephews.

Sandra had a zest for life and...

Dec 11, 2015

William H. Mickey age 68, of Austell died December 10. In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated. A private memorial service will be held.

Dec 9, 2015

Vicente Ortiz Rodriguez, age 81 of Douglasville died Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Faber and husband Shawn Faber of Douglasville. He will be cremated and then interred in Puerto Rico.

Nov 22, 2015

Bobby James "Jamie" Smith age 34 of Marietta died Saturday, November 21, 2015. No services are planned at this time.

Nov 20, 2015

June Vickers Sieker, age 82 of Acworth died Monday, November 16, 2015. She was born on August 19, 1933 to the late William and Alice Vickers in London, England. She was a seamstress and mother of three – two daughters and one son. A simple celebration of her life will be observed privately.

Nov 19, 2015

Thomas Corey Whitmire, age 38 of Douglasville died Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1976; a native of Marietta, Georgia. Private services will be observed.

Oct 13, 2015

Grace Dean Smith, age 85, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Rockmart, passed away October 1, 2015 at Autumn Breeze Healthcare Center.

Grace was born in Rockmart, GA on March 30, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas James Dean and Ellen Dean; her sister, Evelen Brumbelow and her brother, Senator Nathan Dean.

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Oct 12, 2015

William McLeod Meredith, age 77 of Roswell died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at North Fulton Medical Center. A prior federal employee with the Department of Health-Education-Welfare, he served as an administrative executive where he befriend lots of people during his career. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, a United States Veteran, uncle and friend to many....