All Obituaries

  Jesse James “Pops” “Gran-daddy" “J Dub” Whitley, 63, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2023. Even though his heart took him from this world, it is because of his heart that he will forever remain a memory to his family, friends and community. Born to Ve Ella Sawver and Arthur Whitley in Tennessee, Jesse James graced this earth on September 13, 1959. Befitting of his name, he lived most of his life in a kind of...

Jewell Priest Kuykendoll went to her heavenly home April 25, 2023, in Powder Springs, Georgia, at the age of 92. Jewell was born March 10, 1931, in Sylvania, Alabama, to Jefferson Priest and Ola Frost Priest. As a child, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she later met her future husband, Alton. They eventually settled in Cobb County to raise their family. Jewell and Alton went on to have six children, and her family was of the utmost importance. A long time member of Open Bible...

Rose Maisano Popovich, 94, of Marietta, GA entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Frank Popovich. She is survived by her children, Marykay (Neal) and husband Ed; Claire (Ferrighetto); Lisa (Regan); Mark Popovich and wife Karen; Paul Popovich and wife Traci; Jane (Dunaway) and husband Ed; Lynn (Shaak); 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Rose enjoyed cooking and baking and always had a freezer (or two)...

Ruth Cowart passed peacefully in her home on April 6th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14,1931 in Cobb County Georgia to parents William and Carrie Moore. She married Charlie Cowart in 1951. The two were married for 65 years. Together, they raised five children. Gail Jones, Sherrie Mcdaniel, Linda Norris, Lonnie Cowart and Mary Hudgins. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. 

Steven Craig Lusby, of Snellville, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 4, 2023, at the age of 63. Steven was born on April 1, 1960, in Washington D.C. to the late Roger W. Lusby Jr. and Margot Marie Lusby. He grew up as the middle child of three boys and attended Naples High School in Naples, Florida. He attended college at Erskin College, Manatee Junior College, and lastly at the University of Miami where he led the Hurricanes to their first National...

Janice Leigh Ayers of Kennesaw, Georgia,passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 23, 2023 at the age of 60. Janice was the daughter of Jimmy and Wanda Givens, and was born and raised in Marietta, GA. She graduated from Sprayberry High School where she played softball, and she also earned a black belt in Karate in her youth.  In her adult life, Janice was dedicated to raising her family while also training...

Ronald McDaniel passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after complications with lung cancer at the age of 75. Ronald was the middle child of seven children of Herbert C. McDaniel and Sarah E. Barmore McDaniel.  He was a lifelong resident of Marietta, Georgia and attended Marietta High School.  He retired from the Cobb County Water Department and went on to work for Georgia Blue several years before retiring completely.  He loved working in his yard and planting flowers and...

Nancy Davis of Woodstock, Ga was 64 years old she passed away peacefully at Northside Hospital Cherokee on February 23, 2023. She was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga. Nancy is survived by her husband, Jeff Davis; son, Jared Davis; three brothers, Hoyt (Trudy) Hughes, Eric Hughes and Scott Hughes; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and other family members. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Joyce Hughes; grandparents and other...

Cindy Adele Sargent of Rockmart, GA went to her heavenly home on February 22, 2023 at the age of 60. Cindy was born on August 27, 1962 in Rochester, NY. She later moved to Georgia where she grew up and graduated from North Cobb School where she met the love of her life. Life continued on and she got married and had two beautiful children. She worked most of her life at Marietta Drapery and last settled at Hershel Jones Middle School as a cafeteria lady. She loved spending time with her...

Gloria Zerby, of Acworth, GA, passed away February 14, 2023 at the age of 90. Gloria was born September 5, 1932 in The Bronx NY to the late Victor and Laura Compagnoni. She grew up in The Bronx with her sister Marie. She eventually moved to Euclid, OH and started a family. She worked at Richmond Heights Hospital, eventually becoming Director Of Volunteer Services. She was a member of both the Boy and Girl Scouts, including distributing cookies for sale from her home. She was also active in...