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Mrs. Martha C. Brooks age 98 of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Smyrna with Rev. Derek Porter officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Beckley, WV. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her husband, Holroyd Brooks, 2 Sons-Kenneth & Forrest Brooks, Granddaughter-Maura Schramek and several siblings. Surviving are: Daughters-Rene (Ron) Nelson of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Kerrianne (Steven) Hunter of Smyrna, GA, Sister-Sally Griffith of Elkridge, MD, 3 Grandchildren-Nicole Cain, Samuel Brooks, Jamison Brooks, 5 Great...

Patricia (Tricia) McCormick McNeel passed away peacefully on July 18,2021 . Patricia was the daughter of Major & Mrs. Edward George McCormick of Columbus, Georgia. Her father was in the army, so they lived in N.Y. , Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico before returning to Columbus, Ga. She had 3 sisters, whom were dear to her heart, Elizabeth, Helena, & Leonora. Patricia attended Stratford Preparatory High School in Danville Virginia, and two years of College at Stratford College. She transferred to the University of Georgia where she received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Patricia was in the second pledge class of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority at UGA. She met the "love of...

Edith Presley Millsaps passed away peacefully to her heavenly home, after a 10 year battle with Dementia, at Cadence Senior Living, Marietta, GA. Edith passed on her 98th birthday, July 14, 2021. She is survived by her son and daughter in law Ken and Sandra Millsaps, Marietta GA, Grandson and wife, Patrick and Elizabeth Millsaps, Albany, GA, Granddaughter and husband Alison and Sean Morris, Kennesaw, GA, great grandchildren: Morgan, Kendall, and Alison Millsaps, Mills, Truett, and Stanton Morris. Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Hubert Millsaps. She was a retired teacher's aide, living all but the last years of her life in Monroe County, TN. Edith was laid to rest...

Margaret Allen Cooke, age 95 of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Monday, July 19, 2021 in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. Interment will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the funeral home. Mrs. Cooke was preceded in death by her husband Jim and twin sons Joe and James. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Cooke Meek of Smyrna, granddaughter Michelle Burson Tidwell and her husband Michael Tidwell of Hampton, great grandchildren Michael Blane Tidwell and Michelle Taylor Tidwell, great- great granddaughter Freya Tidwell and brother Bob Allen of...

Susan Lynn Bonk Kinder of Marietta, GA, passed away on July 4, 2021. She was born on June 14, 1955 in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of Robert Mark Bonk Sr. and Mary Neal Gwaltney Bonk. Susan was a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. Susan worked in insurance for most of her life, most recently for more than a decade with a division of BB&T. She was highly respected by her colleagues and clients and enjoyed her friendships with those she worked with. Susan's avocation was organic foods, cooking, wholistic gardening and healthcare. She had command of a wide breadth of information, ranging from general health knowledge to the most obscure health issue, which...

Carmella Ida (Amoroso) Clement, age 71, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:30 AM Friday, July 9, 2021 at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Portland, Maine, with interment at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Ms. Clement was born on August 16, 1949, in Portland, Maine to Phillippo and Diana Amoroso. She graduated from Portland High School in 1967. She began a career in banking at Sun Savings and Loan, and continued a career in finance at Consumer Credit Counseling Service both in Maine and later in...

Betty Lou Hawkins, age 84 of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Funeral service will be 1 PM Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Pastor Douglas E. Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Hawkins was born in and was a life-long resident of Cobb County. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Powder Springs, and was a homemaker. Ms. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband James D. Hawkins, and is survived by son and daughter-in-law James and Edith Hawkins, daughter and son-in law Carol and Michael Colston; grandsons Douglas Hawkins and Joshua Colston; and 5 great grandchildren. In lieu of...

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Hamby, age 91 of Smyrna, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. A memorial reception will be held from 3-5 pm Sunday, June 27, 2021 in the Family Celebration Center at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. A native of Macon, Mrs. Hamby had been a lifelong resident of Smyrna, and was a graduate of Smyrna High School. She was employed by Retail Credit, which later became Equifax, for over 15 years. Mrs. Hamby and her husband refinished antique furniture, and this was her true love. She was a longtime member of Smyrna First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hamby was one of 10 children, 4 of her siblings having preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her loving...

Rita Rodgers Cole age 87 of Kennesaw died Friday, June 11, 2021. Funeral service will be 1 PM Thursday, June 17th at Kennesaw First Baptist Church with Dr. J. Perry Fowler officiating. Burial will be at Georgia National Cemetery. Mrs. Cole worked for Matria for 23 years before retiring. She has lived in Cobb County since 1975, she was a 1951 Graduate of Coatesville High School in Coatesville, PA. She was former member of Mt. Paran Church of God North and is a Current member of the Kennesaw First Baptist Church where she was in the Precept Bible Studies and very involved in the her Sunday School class. Mrs. Cole volunteered in the MOPS Ministry at the church. Survivors include: Husband- Jay...

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Eloyd William Baldwin, of Marietta, GA, announces his passing after a full and remarkable life. Eloyd passed away from natural causes on June 10, 2021, at the age of 93. Eloyd was born in New Kensington, PA on March 19, 1928. After enlisting in the Navy in 1945, he was stationed on a naval ship in Japan during WWII. He received multiple medals and accommodations during his service. Eloyd attended Thiel College in Greenville, PA where he met his beloved wife Joanne (Joan) Baldwin, whom we lost in December of 2004. Eloyd received a degree in Economics from Thiel College, followed by a Master's Degree in Business Administration from...

Constance Geneva Hood, age 74 of Kennesaw, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. Funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hood was born in Cartersville, GA and was a member of First Baptist Church-Marietta. She was a Branch Manager with Bank of Smyrna, was an avid tennis player and loved to travel. She also loved to spend time with family and special friends. Mrs. Hood was preceded in death by her parents Guy W. and Jessie Geneva Willbanks, son Chris Hood, and sister Janie Clark. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Hood, sister Gwen...

Michael Andrew Leavens, age 68 of Marietta passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. A lifelong Marietta resident, he was a veteran of the United States Army and had been self-employed doing brake and alignment work. Mr. Leavens was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and LaTrelle Leavens. He is survived by his wife Linda Ann Leavens and his son Micah Leavens of Amelia, Ohio. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. www.carmichaelcares.com 770-435-4467

Inez Brown McHan, age 93, known to most as Nezie, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Smyrna, GA. She was preceded in death in 2011 by her husband, Jack McHan, after 64 wonderful years of marriage. Nezie was born March 11, 1928, in Spring Place, GA to John Freeman Brown and Dessie Jackson Brown, who preceded her in death. Her sister, Pauline (Polly) Brown Ridley (Mrs. Herman) died in April 2021 at age 90. She has one surviving sister, Nancy Brown Burnett (Mrs. Bill) of Dalton, GA. Born prematurely at home, she was not weighed by the country doctor who attended because she was so small and he declared she would not live. But her grandmother put her in a wooden...

Inez Brown McHan, age 93, known to most as Nezie, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Smyrna, GA. She was preceded in death in 2011 by her husband, Jack McHan, after 64 wonderful years of marriage. Nezie was born March 11, 1928, in Spring Place, GA to John Freeman Brown and Dessie Jackson Brown, who preceded her in death. Her sister, Pauline (Polly) Brown Ridley (Mrs. Herman) died in April 2021 at age 90. She has one surviving sister, Nancy Brown Burnett (Mrs. Bill) of Dalton, GA. Born prematurely at home, she was not weighed by the country doctor who attended because she was so small and he declared she would not live. But her grandmother put her in a wooden...

Marjorie Betty Pence went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 2. Funeral services will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, June 5, at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta, GA. She was born in Canton, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Georgia, and attended Cobb County Schools. She was a member at Macland Baptist church in Powder Springs. Loving music, she played both the organ and piano. She was employed at one time with Bell Bomber plant, now known as Lockheed Martin. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn J. Plemmons (James C.) of Kennesaw and Delona Kaye Grizzle-Darby (Jerry) of Jasper. Also four Grandchildren, Darrell Grizzle, Danny Grizzle MD (Beverly), Jason Grizzle (Janet)...

Audrey "Jean" (Westmoreland) Deming, born in Shreveport, LA on July 7, 1925, passed peacefully on June 1, 2021 in Marietta, GA. Jean was the daughter of James and Carrie Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her siblings JB (Joan) Westmoreland, Becky (Dean) Corey, and Johnie (Don) Hall, and her daughter-in-law, Kathleen Deming. She is survived by her son Michael (Lori) of Smyrna, GA, beloved grandchildren, Daniel (Rachel) of Dallas, TX, Jonathan of Roswell, GA and step-grandchildren Kaitlyn Arellano (David) of Marietta, GA and Mackenzie DeForest of Chamblee, GA. Jean touched many lives with her joy and love of life that came from her faith. She was an avid scrapbook fan and completed...

ADAMS, JR., Hugh Gilbert, age 89, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Mr. Adams was the son of Estelle and Hugh Gilbert Adams, Sr. of Smyrna. Mr. Adams graduated from Fitzhugh Lee School 1947 and Georgia State University 1958. He was a member of the Smyrna First United Methodist Church and a member of the Pearce Matthews Sunday School class. He was a member of the Optimist Club, Nelms Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and Yaarab Shriners. Surviving are: daughter, Sarah Adams of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, Amanda and Steven Negley of Chattanooga, TN; Timothy and Cortney Voccio of Georgetown, TN; Sydney Kent of Athens, TN; great grandchildren, Liam Negley, Corinne...

Mary Masters Millians, 51, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021. Mary was a fun-loving mother, friend, and family member. She had a true heart and zest for life. Mary lit up a room whenever she entered. She loved people and they loved her. Mary was a native Atlantan. She was a graduate of George Walton High School in Marietta and the University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Mary received her master's degree from Mercer University. Mary is survived by her two lovely daughters, Olivia Millians and Piper Millians. Mary is also survived by her mother, Mary Elizabeth "Dixie" Masters and predeceased by her father, Burt Hugh Masters, and her aunt Jean...