OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 5, 2025

Lucy Escobedo, beloved matriarch of the Escobedo Family, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Guatemala City, she built a life in Stamford, CT, and spent her later years in Kennesaw, GA. Lucy's life was defined by resilience, compassion, and devotion to her family. A guiding light...

Feb 4, 2025

Norman Thomas Bland

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you…

Philippians 1:3a

 Norman Thomas Bland left us on February 4, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1936, in Upton, KY, to the late Joseph and Myrtle Bland.

Norman is survived by his high school sweetheart, Rebecca (Becky) Sue Bland, and two children: Melinda (Mindy) Sue Dean (Dr. Johnie Dean), and...

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Willie James Tanner (Bill), age 85, of Woodstock, GA. passed away on February 4, 2025. 

Mr. Tanner was born on November 13, 1939, in Ringgold, VA to the late Robert Lee and Edith Mary Lena Womack Tanner. 

Bill was preceded in death by siblings, Frances Tanner, Robert Tanner, Jr. and other family member, Charles Smith.

It is with heavy hearts that the...

Feb 2, 2025

A visitation will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025. at Poole Funeral Home 1970 Eagle Dr. Woodstock, GA 30189.

Obituary will follow.

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Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father James Alfred Smith, of Canton, who passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war who loved God and his country. He was known for his positive traits, work ethic, kind heart and compassion...

Jan 27, 2025

Service Arrangements

Woodstock City Church

150 Ridgewalk Parkway 

Woodstock, GA 30188

Thursday, February 13, at 2 PM



The family respectfully requests no flowers. Instead, please consider honoring his memory with a donation to the Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club.

https://give.bgcma.org/campaign/619349/donate

Jan 26, 2025

Jan 26, 2025

Ms. Geralyn Ione Rubin, age 86, of Jasper, passed away January 26, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Fred William Rubin.

Survived by her siblings, Robert Rubin and his wife, Joy Rubin, Jeanne Patchett, David Rubin and his wife, Ann Rubin, Daniel Rubin and his wife, Marcia Rubin, Michael Rubin and his wife, Cindy Rubin; and many nieces and...

Jan 24, 2025

Theodore ”Ted” Miller Jr., age 47, of Woodstock, passed away January 24, 2025.

He is survived by his children, Cameron Miller, Lucas Miller, Hazel Miller; parents, Roger and Lin Cleary; mother of his children, Sarah Miller; siblings, Margie McFarland, Michele Miller, Heather Bagby, Chad Cleary; nieces and nephews.

Ted is predeceased by Ted Miller Sr. and Christine Cleary

A celebration of Ted’s life...

Jan 23, 2025

Mrs. Pam Locker, age 72, of Woodstock, passed away January 23, 2025.

She was a longtime School Teacher with Cherokee County School System.

Survived by her husband of 53 years, Tim Locker; children, Kevin Locker, Whit Locker and his wife, Star Locker; sister, Connie Cook and her husband, Albert; grandchildren, Grant Locker, Evan Locker, Jacob Locker; great granddaughter, Ella-Kate Locker; nieces and...

Jan 22, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Barba, age 95, of Woodstock, passed away January 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Dominic and Lucille Orlando, her husband, Anthony Joseph Barba.

Survived by her children, Patty Taege and her husband, Rudy Taege, Frank Barba and his wife, Sharon Barba, Anthony Barba and his wife, Vivien Barba; sister, Marie Quercia; grandchildren, Jennifer Scaglione,...

Jan 20, 2025

Colonel George Francis Smith, US Army (Retired)

George was born in New York City to Captain (U.S. Merchant Marine) George Wylie Smith of Camp Hill, Alabama and Vita Marie Mangogna of New York on January 21, 1941. In 1946, the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana which George claimed to be his hometown. While in Junior High School, he joined the...

Jan 20, 2025