Feb 21, 2025

Meshia Shalé Smith, 34, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on February 21, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Feb 20, 2025

Michael “Mike” Lavender, age 73, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 20. 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father and brother. Mike cared deeply for his loved ones. He was charismatic, witty, smart, honest, and truly a special man. He always had a great sense of humor. He loved to tease and...

Feb 19, 2025

Jacquelin Arden Marchbanks O’Hearn (89) of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1935 in Fulton County, Georgia.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Winston E. and Willa Ruth Marchbanks and Polly and Dwight Lee. Brother Larry Marchbanks, brother-in-law Keith Watson, and daughter-in-law Terri O’Hearn.

 Jackie is survived by her husband, Lum McKinley...

Feb 17, 2025

     After an extended illness, Sue passed over at her home, February 17, 2025. Sue was born June 7th, 1938, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Gareth "Pete" Bussell & Martha Jane Bolt Bussell. She is survived by her partner Ron Sweet, children Gary Rich, Kathy Rich Hren, Byron Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Robin (Jessie) Campbell Quinones; grandchildren Hunter and...

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Richard “Ricky” Charles Majors, 62, of Taylorsville, GA where his physical journey ended on this earth February 16, 2025 surrounded by his wife of 36 years, Tina Majors, and friends. He was born in Melrose Park, IL and grew up in Powder Springs, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Majors, father, Donald E. Majors Sr., and...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Mark Lewis passed away February 16, 2025, in Cartersville, Georgia. His 10-year battle with cancer was over, and he passed away at home with dignity and knowing he was loved by many. 

Mark was born on July 7, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1972, then later in 1973 was hired at Southern Bell as...

Feb 16, 2025

Dorothy Marie Lee (Rita), 80, from Atlanta, GA, transitioned to heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

She was born on August 9, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was the second child born to the late Reverend Joe Ellis Robinson and Thelma Woods Robinson. 

Dorothy graduated from IM Terrell High School in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1962 and married Billy Ray Lee...

Feb 15, 2025

Makie Anne Garrett, Born December 1, 1960 in Walhalla, SC, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her dear parents, John and Syble Garrett. Makie was a devoted mother to her son, Jonathan, and a proud grandmother to her three grandchildren: Evie, Morgan, and Memphis....

Feb 13, 2025

Gary Gene Kellogg 78 

Died Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his wife, Lynne, and sons, Robert, Clifford, and Gary, by his side at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. 

Gary was born to Clifford and Ruth (Grafton) Kellogg in 1946 in Canton, Ohio. He attended Minerva High School and graduated from North Metro College in Acworth, Georgia. He worked with Brunswick Corp., where...

Feb 13, 2025

Stanley Michael Yost of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2025, at Northside Cherokee hospital after a brief illness at the age of 81.

 Mike was born on August 14, 1943, in Staten Island, NY. He was the son of Stanley and Edith (Collins) Yost and was the 2nd youngest of 5 siblings. After high school, he attended Franklin...

Feb 13, 2025

William Ernest King, Jr. passed away on February 13, 2025 after a long respiratory illness. 

He was born in Macon, Georgia and was the son of Rose F. Mc Daniel and William Ernest King Sr.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and two brothers Michael D. McDaniel and James A. McDaniel.

He served honorably in the United States Air Force...

Feb 11, 2025

William Jeffrey Johnson passed away on February 11, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

Jeff, son of the late Nancy Johnson Skeen and Leonard Wayne Johnson was born on September 16, 1960, in Nashville, TN. Jeff’s family moved to Atlanta when he was young and he grew up and attended school in the Roswell area. After high school, Jeff served...

Feb 11, 2025

Elta Louise Everett Elta Louise Everett, 88, of Calhoun, GA, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, and lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. Louise was a woman of deep faith in the Lord, which guided her throughout her life. She found joy in...

Feb 10, 2025

Barry Alfred Allard was born on March 1, 1964, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, to Alfred Richard Allard and Carole Ann Allard (Gontowski). He was predeceased by his father. He leaves his mother, Carole Holley, and her husband, Paul Holley, of Waleska, GA; his brother, Bruce Allard, of Waleska, GA; his sister, Amy Allard, of Woodstock, GA; his nephew, Boone Allard, of...

Feb 9, 2025

Michael Bryan Stephenson, 62, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1962, in Charleston, SC, and was the son of the late Bryan Stephenson, who passed away nine months prior. In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Killaby Stephenson, and his brother, Robert James Stephenson.

He...

Feb 9, 2025

Curtis went to be with our Lord and Savior on a Sunday, the Holiest of days. His mother greeted him with open arms, saying, "welcome home my precious angel".

Curtis is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Judith Bowers Richardson, their devoted children, Susan Keyes, Clayton Richardson, Jennifer Golwyn (Dr. Dan Golwyn); 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

Curtis attended...

Feb 7, 2025

Cecil Michael Hays, 63, of Temple, GA passed away on February 07, 2025.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.