All Obituaries

Dollie Evelyn Curtis went to her heavenly home November 18, 2023 in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 86. Dollie was born on April 14, 1937 in Acworth, Georgia to Roland D. and Sarah Leone McCurley. After graduating high school, she met and later married her husband, Phillip (P.C.) Curtis. They eventually settled in Cobb County to raise their family. Dollie and P.C. went on to have four children, and her family was of the utmost importance. Dollie loved spending time with her family and...

Michael Courtland Spitler of Marietta, GA, passed away on November 9, 2023. Born on August 16, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH, was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend.  He was 67 years old. Known as Mike, he was a funny, kind, and a generous person to all who knew him.  He had a great sense of humor and was always there to bring a smile to anyone's face. Family meant the world to Mike, and he cherished his relationships with his loved ones. He is survived by his sister Judy Imel and...

Linda of Woodstock, Ga. Went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 17, 2023, at the age of 70. Linda was born on August 9, 1953, in Marietta, Ga to Frank and Margaret Gaines. She was the eldest of four girls. She graduated with honors from Mercer University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal law. Linda is proceeded in death by her parents Frank Gaines and Margaret Mullis Gaines, daughter Joann Boatright and sisters Carolyn Gaines-Harrell and Patricia...

Mary Jane Hefner, aka Jane, 75, of Cartersville, GA., passed away on September 19, 2023.  Jane was born on July 7, 1948 to Mary Amos and James Frank Welch in the District of Columbia. In 1985, Jane met Floyd D. Hefner and together they raised two sons, Brian Blair and Matthew Kelley. Jane loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening, swimming, hiking and helping people. She volunteered to mentor several children at her local elementary school.  She gave to any and...

Carol Ann Stock passed away on August 14th, at the age of 78. Carol was born in Kingston, New York on November 29th,1944 to Roger and Vivian Stoutenburgh Howland. She was a graduate of Onteora Central High School in Boiceville, NewYork. Carol is survived by her son, Carl Stock (Judy) of Bearsville, NY; sisters, Judith Koch (Carl) of Jamestown, NY, and Christine Gifford (John) of Woodstock, GA; nephews, William Koch, and Andrew and Nicholas Gifford; nieces, Caitlin...

Dan Sager of Marietta, Georgia passed away August 4, 2023 at the age of 58. Dan was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 29th, 1964 to Dan and Rebecca Sager. He was a graduate of McEachern High School. Dan was a master builder and remodeler and shared his knowledge of his craft with many people and mentored the upcoming generations. Dan left Georgia in 1999 to move closer to his wife Karen’s family. Dan spent 20 years in Louisiana and certainly lived by the phrase “Laissez...

August 3, 2023, Stratton M. Frank, 91, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Maria Isabel at his side. Stratton was born on July 19, 1932, to Meropi and Michael Frank in Miami, Florida. After graduating high school, he went on to attend the University of Miami and graduated from George Washington University. Stratton also joined the US Army and served in Korea.  He met and married Maria Isabel Llanio 50 years ago and is also survived by his children Valerie Worden...

Norman Lee Butterworth, lifelong resident of Cobb County, passed away on July 29, 2023 after a long illness. He graduated from Sprayberry in 1966 and joined the Army during the Vietnam conflict. He earned the Purple Heart for his injury. After returning to the U.S. in 1968, he went to work for General Motors at the Lakewood plant. He retired after 30 years of service. In 2005, he became a cattleman and “farmer” to help his mother-in-law, Geneva Rogers, after his father-in-law,...