OBITUARIES

Mar 15, 2023

 

Thomas B. Rees, Jr., 81, passed away at home on March 15, 2023, after a short illness.

He was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 9, 1941, and was the son of the late Thomas B. and Virginia Gaston Rees. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynne Gladwell Rees, his son Thomas (Trey) and his...

Mar 13, 2023

Mar 12, 2023

 

Mr. David Patrick Weakland 54 of Canton departed this life Sunday March 13, 2023. David as born in Warren, MI to his parents; Kenneth and Carolyn Carpenter Weakland. David loved bowling, swimming, camping, and listening to music. David is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Weakland.

Survivors include his parents Kenneth and Carolyn Weakland, siblings, Kevin Weakland (Joanne),...

Mar 11, 2023

Mrs. Melisa Phillips Fortgang passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia.  Melisa was born to Tom and Betty Phillips in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 1966.  She was always on the honor roll in school and was recognized her senior year by the “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” publication while attending Sprayberry...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Joe Cassidy, extraordinary dad, obsessed with the show COPS (actually, any police related show), dog lover of Dixie Mae and Thor, a man who loved his Scally Caps, laughed until he cried watching the movie “A Christmas Story” especially when Ralphie comes down the stairs in a bunny suit, a great friend and a humble man who loved his...

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

 

 

Mr. Michael Shane Williams 53 of Acworth departed this life Tuesday March 7, 2023, at his residence. Shane was born in Marietta to his parents, Henry and Billie Ann Henderson, he was an avid Georgia Bulldogs’ fan, he also loved his Atlanta Braves. Mr. Williams was a Truck Driver for many years and drove for both Budweiser and...

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 6, 2023

 

Oscar Fred Kirkley Jr., Major USAF (Ret.)

 

Major Oscar Fred Kirkley, Jr., age 74, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Woodstock, Georgia.  A graduate of the University of Georgia, he served 17 years as an officer in the United States Air Force. He was passionate about serving his country that he loved with a couple tours of...

Mar 3, 2023

 

Trevor Bruce Atkinson

June 10, 1968 – March 3, 2023

 

Trevor Bruce Atkinson, age 54, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. He was born in Portland, Maine, the son of Bruce and Virginia Atkinson. Trevor was a 1986 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School in Standish, Maine, and then graduated from The University of...

Mar 3, 2023

 

Martha Benton Smith, 84, of Matthews, NC, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born in Guntersville, AL, on January 11,1939 to the late William Nathan and Josie Alma Parker Benton. Martha is preceded by her husband, Edward Barrett Smith.Martha moved to Atlanta in 1958, where she worked for Southern Airways as a flight attendant. She wed Harry...

Mar 2, 2023

 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Larry G. Stipe (72) of Canton, GA on March 2, 2023. Larry was born in TN to John B. Linville Stipe and Alda Eugenia Stipe, the youngest of four children. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Joseph Gonda; his oldest brother John...

Mar 2, 2023

Feb 27, 2023

John W Roth. Retired ironworker, predeceased by his wife, Geraldine and his daughter Stephanie. Born in Pennsylvania, he spent years in Florida as an ironworker and retired in Georgia. John and his wife were lifelong advocates of animal rescue and rights.

Feb 27, 2023

As many of you have already learned we lost a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, Brother and most of all a GREAT MAN! Dan passed away Monday, February 27th. He was the rarest of men with a level of integrity, caring, willingness to help and most importantly Faith in God. Dan embodied what most strive their whole lives attempting to achieve. Dan...