OBITUARIES

Wayne Nipple

June 18, 2024

Mr. Wayne Arthur Nipple, age 98, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Manor Lake Assisted Living of Hiram.

He was born March 10, 1926 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, son of the late William Nipple and the late Mable Vighdal Nipple. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II from 1944-1946.

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Johnny "Maxie" Cole

June 16, 2024

Mr. Johnny Maxwell "Maxie" Cole, age 84 of Douglasville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.

He was born April 12, 1940 in Villa Rica, son of the late Marshall Eli Cole and the late Ester Eula Parson Cole. He was the assistant manager at the Catfish Den in Hiram for several years and was of the Christian faith.

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Anthony Crowley

June 14, 2024

Anthony "Andy" Crowley, also known as "Tiny", passed away on June 14, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1954 to the late Clarence Edward and Martha Alice Crowley in Austell, Georgia. Andy worked as a diesel and heavy equipment mechanic for over 50 years. Prior to retiring, he worked for the Cobb County Fleet for 27 years. He also...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Uriano-Rogers

June 12, 2024

Sandra J Uriano-Rogers, age 62, passed away on June 12, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1961, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Paul and Regina Uriano. Sandy, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was known for her passion for cooking, excelling in the kitchen with her culinary skills that brought joy to those...

Annacia Cesaire

June 11, 2024

Annacia Cesaire, 51, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1972, a daughter of Jules M. Cesaire and the late Catherine Pierre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Annacia was a young woman who believed in a dream of making a house into a home. She was obsessed with decorating and always...

Marielena Campistrano

June 11, 2024

Marielena Leigh Campistrano, age 26, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away June 11, 2024.  Marielena is preceded in death by her mother, Michelle Veitch Campistrano Uribe.

She is survived by her father, Felix Campistrano of Daphne, Alabama; brother, Xaviar Veitch of Dallas, Georgia; uncles: Armando Campistrano of Daphne, Alabama and Gabriel Campistrano of Arkansas; cousins: Diego Campistrano  and Joshua Campistrano both of...

Louise Toler

June 10, 2024

Martha Louise Toler passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on September 27, 1940, in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Vaughn.

Louise was an Atlanta native, and called Mableton, Georgia home, where she lovingly raised her family and dedicated many years to driving a school bus for the Cobb...

J.A. Willbanks

June 8, 2024

James Artis "J.A." Willbanks, age 95, of Temple, Georgia (Paulding County), passed away on June 8, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1928, in Marietta, Georgia, the son of the late W.F. Willbanks and the late Inez Gravit Willbanks. James was a retired truck driver and also worked in the oil industry in maintenance for many years.

Throughout his life,...

Suzanne Cole

June 6, 2024

Suzanne Brown Cole passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1963, in Dublin, Georgia to Larry and Nan Brown. Suzanne, alongside her husband, was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Suzy, as her family and friends knew her, was well known for her fun and magnetic personality. She never met a stranger and loved...

Clyde Bernard McDonald

June 5, 2024

Clyde Bernard McDonald III passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1942 to the late Clyde Bernard McDonald II and Esther Finch McDonald in Rome, Georgia. Clyde was a proud graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelors degree and worked as an electrical engineer for Southern Company for a number of years. Clyde was a...

Robert Addington

June 4, 2024

Robert (Robby) David Addington passed away on June 4, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1994, into a military family at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He then lived in Vicenza, Italy, Washington D.C., and Atlanta, Georgia.

After graduating high school, Robby enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard. After completing his enlistment...

Geraldina Barbara Roberts

June 3, 2024

Geraldina "Geri" Roberts passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1946, to the late Charles Roberts and Maria Delores Hardy in El Paso, Texas. Geri was a graduate of Marietta High School, and she retired as the Superintendent of Aetna Insurance in the Atlanta office after 32 years. She worked hard and took pride in...

Ronald Pas

May 28, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ronald Thomas Pas, 92, a cherished husband, devoted father, talented musician, and proud Army veteran. Mr. Pas was born on April 17, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, and peacefully departed on May 28, 2024, in Dallas, Georgia.

Ronald proudly served his country in the Army. Following his military service, Ronald worked...

Melvin S. Fennell

May 28, 2024

Melvin S. Fennell age 63, passed away on May 28th, 2024, in Rockmart, Georgia. He was born on September 11, 1960, in Dallas, Georgia, to the late Louis S and Martha Jane Fennell. Melvin leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the...

Diane Couch

May 26, 2024

Diane Couch, 81, passed away peacefully in Buchanan, GA on May 26, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1942, in Cartersville, GA, to the late Frank Keys and the late Curdie Keys Hardin. Diane had a successful career with the Cobb County Sheriff's office in the Warrants Division for over 27 years. Diane's legacy will forever be cherished by her...

Edward "Poppy" Morris

May 25, 2024

Edward "Poppy" Morris, age 87, of Hiram, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1937 in Dallas, Georgia, the son of the late E.O. and Blondean Priest Morris. Poppy dedicated 45 years of service to Lockheed and spent many of those years as a Tool and Dye Division Supervisor.

Poppy was a devoted...

Carolyn Gaston

May 20, 2024

Carolyn Lee Gaston, 81, passed away on May 20, 2024 in Dallas, Georgia. She was born on July 6, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Albert and Elizabeth Blackburn.

Carolyn's warm and kind-hearted nature touched the lives of many. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether planting flowers in her garden, preparing delicious meals in...

Bruce Grimm

May 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bruce Peter GrimmIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce Grimm, 68, on May 20, 2024. Bruce was born on February 22, 1956, in Yonkers, New York to the late Earl and Elizabeth Grimm. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.In addition to his parents, Bruce is preceded...

Barbara Baker

May 19, 2024

Barbara Ann Baker age 89 was called home on May 19, 2024.

She was born March 28, 1935 in Winder, GA to Anna Virginia and James Roy Poole.

Barbara was joyfully married to Ralph Donald Baker for 58 years. She retired from Norfolk Southern. She loved the Lord and her family unconditionally. She could usually be found sitting with a bible or...

Kimberly Brown

May 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly Shareece Brown. Born in Killeen, Texas on August 5, 1970, Kimberly peacefully left this world on May 16, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia. She will forever be remembered by her mother Sharon Brown; her father and step-mother, James and Phoebe Brown; her brother, Edward (Cindy) Kitchens; her nephew, Richard...