All Obituaries

Melton “Mel” Graham of Marietta, GA died peacefully on September 25, 2022 at the age of 81. Mel was born on March 30, 1941 in Coyle, Oklahoma, and was predeceased by his mother and father, Berniece and Cleo Graham.  He settled in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after receiving his B.A. at Oklahoma University and Central State College.  His work history was diverse, including a number of years with Altec-Lansing in Anaheim, California, later with Baker Audio in Norcross,...

Joyce "Jiss" Louise Sweigart (nee Yerger), 84, of Roswell GA, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family and precious dog, Buffy. Originally from Adamstown, PA, Joyce is preceded in death by her beloved parents Robert and Ethel Yerger, husband Cliff Sweigart, and sister Betty Leisey.  Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Melanie & Jon Fiant and her only grandson Jesse; as well as her beloved...

Ellen S. Overstreet, of Marietta, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday September 24, 2022 at the age of 80. Ellen was born in 1942 in Cincinnati, OH to her parents Raymond Davis Stultz and Kathleen Ghysels Stultz. She was the youngest of 3 children. Ellen was preceded in death, by Husband Clarence Ronald Overstreet May 15, 1937 – March 16, 1995, her parents and 2 brothers Raymond Davis Stultz, May 3, 1931 – April 30, 2010, and Richard Newland...

Betty Jean Sikes passed away Tuesday, September 20. She has gone to reunite with Daddy, Judy and Grady.  She is survived by daughter Linda Sikes Johnson, grandchildren Kevin (Kathy) Parker, Bonnie ( Junyer) Green, Julia (Scotty) Cavin and David (Candy) Johnson, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of Gordon Street  Baptist Church,  Utoy Springs Baptist College and Lithia Heights Baptist Church. She was Church Secretary and...

Angels carried Harold Chester Stewart, Sr., to his heavenly home on September 18, 2022. He died peacefully in Blairsville, GA, where two cherished friends, Nicole, and J. L. Davenport, willingly gave their time and energy to provide Harold with a quality life as his time on Earth drew near. Even in his last precious moments of life, these treasured companions provided comfort and outstanding care. Harold, Sr. was born June 7, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to Carl Chester Stewart and Mary...

Polly Ann Moore, of Marietta, GA, passed peacefully on September 15, 2022 at Kennestone Hospital after a long battle with a chronic illness. Polly was born on September 14, 1962 in Mobile, Al to the late Harry and Bobbie Moore. Polly was one of seven children in the Moore household and graduated from B.C. Rain High School. Polly was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and a deeply passionate friend. Polly was an avid vintage motorcycle enthusiast and die-hard Alabama football...

Clara Lawrence age, 95 from Dallas Ga., passed away peacefully Saturday, September 11, 2022 at Wellstar Paudling Hospital. She was born and raised in Marietta Ga., by her parents Clifford and Nellie (Brown) Pace. She was of the Baptist Faith, and was a member of Mt. Tabor Community Baptist Church.  Clara worked in the Insurance Business for 50 plus years, and retired from Sam’s Wholesale Club. Clara is survived by 2 brothers, Bill Pace and Allen Pace both from Marietta, her great...