Born at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM, Susan was the eldest of three daughters of Harold and Marie Cole. She attended East Valley Elementary, East Cobb Junior High & Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA. In 1972 she married William "Billy" Sheppard of Marietta. They settled in Woodstock, GA; celebrating the birth of their son, Lance, in 1975 and then daughter, Sarah, in 1979. Susan then married Gary Hope of Alpharetta in 1989, where they resided until 1999 when they retired to Lake Sinclair. After Gary's passing in 2013, she relocated back to Marietta to live with her sisters and mother. Susan was always a loving mother & sister. However, her grandchildren held the...

Mr. Eddie R. Lockhart, age 85, of Marietta, passed away February 7, 2021. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of Ball Creek Baptist Church and was an old car enthusiast. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Lockhart; daughter, Cindy Truett and her husband, Dennis; sister, Danna Kirby; brothers, Sam Lockhart, Jimmy Lockhart; nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday Feb. 10 at 2 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery with the U. S. Army providing military honors. The family will receive friends between the hour of 1 until 2 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com and services will be Livestreamed on...

Joan Mildred Kershaw Young of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born August 19, 1934 to William Henry Kershaw, Jr. and Betty Mildred Bryant Kershaw in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Atlanta, Ga. before marrying the love of her life, William (Bill) Frederick Young, Jr. in 1955. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage until his death in 2004. They lived in Decatur and Granada Hills, CA before settling in Marietta where Bill was employed by Lockheed. There they had many wonderful friends with whom they enjoyed golf trips, playing cards, dining, and attending theater and other social events. They enjoyed traveling and made numerous...

Maudie Tidwell Butler, 89, of Smyrna Georgia went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2021. Visitation and funeral will be at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home on January 30, 2021. Visitation will be at 2:00pm followed by Graveside Services at 2:30pm. Dr. Jeff Pennington of Smyrna First Baptist Church will be officiating. Maudie was born on October 24, 1931 in Ozark, Alabama. Her family moved to Columbus, Georgia where she graduated from Baker High School. She later went on to earn her BA from Huntington College, Montgomery, Alabama. She achieved this while successfully raising four children without missing a ball game, recital or school activity, while pursuing a successful career with...

MSgt. David VanBuren Stacy, U. S. Air Force Ret., age 85, of Austell, passed away January 23, 2021. He was retired from the U. S Air Force with 21 years of service and then from Norfolk Southern with 20 years of service and then he was a driver for Wade Ford in Smyrna for 10 years. He was also a member of Milford Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Vivian W. Stacy; children, Wayne David Stacy, Sandra Denice Stacy, Kevin Douglas Stacy; grandchildren, Jeremy Daniel Stacy, Jonathan Wayne Stacy, Samantha Ann Free, Patricia Ann Fugate; great granddaughter, Stella Rose Fugate. Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan. 28 at 11 AM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral...

Mrs. Sarah Joice Tillery, age 94, of Marietta, passed away December 31, 2020. She was a home maker and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Walter David Tillery. Survived by her daughters, Connie Ingram, Yvonne Ledford and her husband, Don, Elaine Coleman and her husband, Tim; five grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday Jan. 9 at 11 AM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Heath officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 4 until 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences...

Mr. Fred R. Post, age 90, of Marietta, transitioned into Heaven on December 18, 2020. Born on December 4, 1930 in East Point, GA to Fred and Christine Post. He graduated from Russell High School in 1948 where he met his beloved wife, Barbara Dobbs Post who passed away in 2008. He served as an Airman in the U. S. Navy Reserve from 1950-1954. He attended Atlanta Law School where he was a member of Delta Theta Phi Fraternity. He was in sales all his career and was employed by Mead Packaging for 33 years. He had been a member of Indian Hills Country Club where he enjoyed playing tennis and made many wonderful friends. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple in...

Mr. Henry Garrett Goff, Jr., age 71, of North Augusta, SC, passed away December 17, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center. He was a retired manager for Bi Lo for over 30 years of service and was a avid NASCAR fan. Survived by his children, Michael Goff and his wife Kiyana, Kristin Boatwright and her husband, Nicholas; sister, Kay Barbot-Hill and her husband, Jackie; grandchildren, Jonathan and Logan Goff and Everett Boatwright. Graveside services were held Saturday December 19 at 2:30 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplin Jud Henley. Online condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com. Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE,...

Miss Thelma Rochelle McGhee, age 40, of Douglasville, passed away December 2, 2020. She was a graduate of North Springs High School in Sandy Springs and later from Georgia State University, all while being a quadriplegic. She was an avid Atlanta Falcon fan and loved to play soccer. Preceded in death by her brother, Antonio Sisk. Survived by her mother, Virginia Sisk; father, Roger McGhee; siblings, Sonya McGhee, Angela Hatcher, Roger McGhee, Jr., Broderick Graham, Arlean McGhee, John Riley, Ruthie Tiana McGhee, Cordero Riley; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday December 12, 2020 at 1 PM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park...

Mrs. Margaret Nesmith Dukes, age 87, of Smyrna, passed away November 21, 2020. She was a member of the Smyrna Assembly of God and the Quilting Club of Smyrna. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Dukes, Sr. and a granddaughter, Terri Lynn Webb. Survived by her children; Linda Dukes Mercer, Cora Winnie Dukes Blevins, Thomas Belmont Dukes, Jr, Joseph Paul Dukes, Robert Sidney Dukes; grandchildren, Brandy Comstock, Joey Dukes, Kenny Webb, Jesse Michael Mercer; great grandchildren, Evan Landon Mercer, Wyatt Dukes, Anna Comstock; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 24 at 1 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Jud Henley officiating....

Mrs. Lulie Irene Goins Drew, age 104, of Marietta and St. Simons Island, passed away November 20, 2020. She was a native of Franklin, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Kneyon Drew; her parents were Jim El and Bessie Phelps Goins and a brother, Bill Goins. She was born July 12, 1916. Mrs. Drew was a graduate of Bowling Green Business University in Bowling Green, KY with a degree in Business Administration. She was a legal Secretary and was employed in the Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. during WW II and was the private secretary to the Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Rear Admiral John H. Towers, who was considered the Father of Naval Aviation...

Seaman Myles Bernard Crawford, age 20, transitioned from this world on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Myles was born on July 4, 2000 in Kennesaw, Georgia to Shana and William Penn Crawford III. Myles was the youngest child born to the Crawfords. Myles graduated from Sprayberry High School in May 2018. During his high school years, he was a member of the Sprayberry ROTC and played on the Freshman and Junior Varsity Basketball Teams. During the off season, he enjoyed playing AAU basketball. Small but mighty on the court, he was a force to be reckoned with. Shortly after graduation, Myles enlisted in the United States Navy. He graduated from boot camp in March 2019 and was then...

Pauline Gladys Caldwell, age 95, of Smyrna, passed away, November 17, 2020. She was a School Bus Driver with Cobb County for 20 plus years. She loved to bowl and quilt, garden and participated in the Cobb Senior Games. Preceded in death by her parents, Cam and Dicie Ogle; husband, Mack Caldwell; daughters, Paulette, Jane and Elsie. Survived by her daughter, Joy Moore; son, Paul and his wife Anna Caldwell; brothers, George Ogle, Bruce Ogle; son-in-law, Tony Moon; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held Sunday Nov. 22 at 2 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Boyle...

Ester Irene McFerrin O'Hare Raines, 89, of Calhoun, GA, passed away October 21, 2020. She was born May 6, 1931 in Searles, AL to Gus and Ira McFerrin. Irene was married to John P. O'Hare, Jr. until his passing then married Roy Raines. Irene is survived by: son John O'Hare (wife Kathy, grandchildren Ashley Murphy (husband Jerry, children Austin, Keith, J.D., Nathen & Lacie); Allison O'Hare (children Tanner and Hanna Sewell); and John (wife Christie, children Olivia, Micah, Malachi, Riley and Maddox); daughter Patricia O'Hare Howell; and son Steve O'Hare (wife Janet, children Stephanie and Johnathon)). She is also survived by niece Lisa Richards Madderra (husband John, children Joshua and...

Ester Irene McFerrin O'Hare Raines, 89, of Calhoun, GA, passed away October 21, 2020. She was born May 6, 1931 in Searles, AL to Gus and Ira McFerrin. Irene was married to John P. O'Hare, Jr. until his passing then married Roy Raines. Irene is survived by: son John O'Hare (wife Kathy, grandchildren Ashley Murphy (husband Jerry, children Austin, Keith, J.D., Nathen & Lacie); Allison O'Hare (children Tanner and Hanna Sewell); and John (wife Christie, children Olivia, Micah, Malachi, Riley and Maddox); daughter Patricia O'Hare Howell; and son Steve O'Hare (wife Janet, children Stephanie and Johnathon)). She is also survived by niece Lisa Richards Madderra (husband John, children Joshua...

Born at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, Cathy was the middle of three daughters of Harold and Marie Cole. She spent most of her life in Marietta, GA. She attended East Valley Elementary, East Cobb Junior High & Wheeler High School. Cathy liked to travel, was an avid Braves fan, she loved Southern Rock and her Coca-Cola. Most of all she really loved her family. She is survived by her sisters, Susan Hope and Deborah Cole, her nephew Lance Sheppard (Chondra), niece Sarah Bunch (Chris), great niece Halle, great nephew Thomas and many loving cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday October 16th at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend Tim McDaniel...

Mr. Henry Harold Kinsey, Jr., also known as Hank and Bonesie, age 61, originally of Echols Co., passed away October 8, 2020. Graveside services were held Monday October 12 at 1 PM at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Carter Cemetery, in Echols Co with H. C. Adams officiating. Online Condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060. 770-432-0771.

Mrs. Effie C. Hartzog, age 74, of Marietta, passed away October 7, 2020. She was retired from Ethan Allen with many years of service and was a member of Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs. Survived by her children, Mary Ann Pawlowski and her husband, George Pawlowski; Erik Millslagle and his wife, Lisa Millslagle; grandchildren, Zachary Porter, Savannah Porter, Tyler Porter, Victor Millslagle; nieces and nephews, Ruth Wasylewski and her husband, Jim, Mark Valadez and his wife, Becky, and Robin Clark. Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 13 at 11 AM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Valadez officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia...