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Wayne Allen Nichols, age 80 of Kennesaw, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Graveside service will be 2 PM Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Faith Temple Cemetery in Taylors, SC. (5058 Sandy Flat Rd). Mr. Nichols was born in Taylors South Carolina. He was an Assembly of God Minister and most recently pastored First Assembly of God in Swainsboro, Georgia. Mr. Nichols is preceded in death by his wife Mary Bennefield Nichols, and is survived by sons Brian Nichols (Julie) and Kevin Nichols (Tarsha); brother Ron Nichols (Linda); and grandchildren Hayden Nichols, Tyler Nichols, Lindsay Nichols, and Ryker Jump. Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta has charge of...

Betty Ann Probasco, age 93 of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Funeral service will be 1 PM Friday, November 10, 2023 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. Joe Buckner officiating. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Probasco was born in Anniston, Alabama and was a long time resident of Marietta. She was a member of Roswell Street Baptist Church and worked at T.W. Lord Insurance Agency for over 30 years before retiring. Ms. Probasco played piano for Crestview Baptist Church for 30 years and played for Sunday School Classes at Roswell Street Baptist and Azalea Manor Assisted Living. She also loved to travel. Ms. Probasco is preceded...

Margaret Elizabeth Blessing, age 94 of Marietta, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta with Monsignor John Walsh officiating. Access the livestream page directly from this link: https://livestream.com/accounts/29266038 Interment will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Marge was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. She worked at her local parish in religious education. After receiving her master's in theology, she became Assistant Director of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. After retirement, she moved to Georgia to be near her children...

Mrs. Mary Emma Tatum, age 90 of Smyrna, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Tatum was preceded in death by her husband Sidney Martin Tatum, Sr, sister Betty Sneed, and brother Gene Bruce. Surviving are her sons Steve Tatum (Suzan) of Jonesboro, Sidney Martin Tatum, Jr. of Max Meadows, VA, brother Winston Bruce (Lottie), sister Nita White (Billy), nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements. www.carmichaelcares.com...

Arthur Sherman Heimburger, 91 years young (and forever 39), passed away peacefully at home in Marietta, Georgia with his devoted wife Frankie at his side on November 5, 2023. Sherm had a kind and gentle spirit and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. Sherm was born May 28, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Herbert Arthur Heimburger and Clara Penn (Cottle) Heimburger. The family eventually settled in Troy, Missouri where Sherm spent his youth. Sherm completed his formal education at the University of Missouri, but his real education was on the Lake of the Ozarks, where he ran a water ski school during the day, and "beat the skins" as a jazz...

Harold Mauldin died peacefully on November 2, 2023, at home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on March 4, 1944, in Augusta, GA. In 1946, his family moved to Atlanta, where he graduated from Murphy High School and attended Georgia State College. Through his integrity, honesty, and passion for serving others, he spent nearly sixty years as a Financial Planner, while also faithfully serving his church and local ministries. He and his wife, Marilyn, have been members of Marietta First United Methodist Church for thirty-one years. Harold was a devoted husband and father. He loved his family and is remembered for his quick wit, making people laugh, and his love of golf, fishing,...

Gregory Alton Holland (Greg) of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 24 at the age of 77. He graduated from Headland High School in 1964 in East Point, GA. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and held a bachelor's degree in computer science and master's degree in business. Greg served in the Army Reserves. Greg retired from the Information Technology department of Delta Airlines in 2002, after 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Holland and Dana Tuggle of Douglasville, GA, and earlier this year by the family dog, Thor. Greg is survived by his wife Billie Kaye and daughter Jessica, both of Acworth, GA A memorial service will be held at...

Mrs. Sabra Ann Young, age 79 of Kennesaw, passed away October 22, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Georgia National Cemetery. Mrs. Young was a military wife and homemaker who dedicated her life to supporting her husband Richard, and raising their three sons wherever his military career took them. She was preceded in death by her sister Glenda Smart. Surviving are her husband Richard Young, retired Air Force Master Sergeant (26 years) sons Todd Young (Wendy) of Acworth, Mike Young (Kim) of Birmingham, AL, Scotty Young of Huntsville, AL, brother Mike Floyd, grandchildren Wade Young, Luke Young, Savannah Young, Loreal Young, and Justin...

Nancy Elaine Kay Gilbert, daughter of Henry Monroe Kay and Nelia Preston Kay was born on April 28th of 1942 in Savannah Georgia. She was reunited with our Heavenly Father on October 21st of 2023. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing. She started her career at Kennestone Hospital, continued working as an RN and DON for almost 50 years. Nancy was the loving, caring, and giving mother of Shannon and Derek Gilbert, loving grandmother of Van Gilbert, and loving sister. She is survived by her two sons, grandson, sister Carole Crowder, and her brothers Anthony Kay and David Kay. Her funeral service will held on Friday October 27th of 2023 at...

Geraldine (Jerrie) Farlow Graham, age 90, of Marietta, Georgia went to meet her Lord on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Jerrie was born April 24, 1933 in Ranburne, Alabama. Jerrie was the former owner of Smyrna Playskool and Cumberland Child Care. As a follower of Jesus Christ, Jerrie was a faithful member of Smyrna First Baptist Church for over 60 years. She served as chairman and member of countless committees within the church. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked with the youth. Her passion was youth and mission work. She did multiple mission trips to Brazil as lay missionaries. Jerrie loved cooking, gardening,...

Joan G. Towery, born October 25, 1935, and a lifetime resident of Atlanta and Cobb County, died on October 4, 2023 after a brief illness. She passed away at her beloved longtime home in Vinings. Her husband and college sweetheart, Atlanta business executive Maurice J. "Buddy" Towery, predeceased her in 2015. She is survived by one son, former Cobb County state Representative and retired MDJ syndicated columnist Matt Towery, and his wife Dolle Eckert Towery. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Matthew Towery, Jr. and Katherine Mitchell, their spouses, and two great grandchildren. Joan was a longtime resident of Vinings where she was an active member of the Vinings Homeowners...

Louis Sheldon Belinfante, "Lou," was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, in 1937. Though he became a full Braves fan, he never lost his love for the Boston Red Sox and Ted Williams. He worked his way through Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry before enlisting in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Captain. Lou moved to Georgia in 1969 with his family, including children Jay (Amy), Michelle, and Erik (Lita). In 1975, Lou married the love of his life-Janice Barrett. Together they had Josh (Karina) and Kathleen, giving him five children who will miss him greatly. While maintaining his practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Lou helped...

Mary "Condyce" Jordan Phillips, 92, passed peacefully the morning of September 28, 2023. Condyce was born Nov 4, 1930, in Royston, GA, where she was raised by parents Henry and Thelma Jordan. Condyce graduated from Royston High School in 1947, married Frank Phillips in 1948 and moved to Atlanta. She retired in May 1991 from Griffin Middle School after 28 years in Cafeteria Management. Condyce always put God first in her life and was a devout member of Faith UMC (now Covenant UMC) for over 50 years where she served as Pres. of WSCS, Chair of PPR (Pastor-Parish Relations}, Hospitality Chairman, and other committees/groups. In April 2012, Condyce was honored by state school superintendent...

Mary Condyce Jordan Phillips, 92, passed peacefully on the morning of September 28, 2023, at Heritage Hospice, Marietta, Ga. Known by her many friends and family as Condyce, she was born Nov 4, 1930, in Royston, Georgia. She was raised in Royston by parents Henry and Thelma Edwards Jordan. Condyce graduated from Royston High School in 1947, married Frank Phillips in 1948 and moved to Atlanta. Her first employment was for Southern Bell Telephone company for five years. Then moving to Commerce, Ga, she attended school to operate a daycare nursery. The family moved to Warner Robins where Condyce began her career in public school- food service. She retired in May 1991 from Griffin Middle...

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Harvey Coleman, 65, passed away on September 13, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 30, 1958 in Atlanta to Bessie and James Coleman. Jerry grew up in Smyrna, graduated from Wills High School and worked at Coleman's Body Shop, a family run business. He later worked at State Farm Insurance for over 30 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James Coleman and Bessie Coleman Matthews, his step father Charles Matthews, and brother Ron Coleman. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Kay Crumley Coleman, daughter and son in law Dana and Eckhart Blackert of Buford, son Daniel Coleman of Kennesaw, and son and daughter in law Tim and Justine Coleman of...

Mr. Edward Albert Banovatz, Jr., age 80 of Marietta, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Monday, August 21, 2023 in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna. Interment will be in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Banovatz was employed by Southern Bell/AT&T for 33 years as a technician and supervisor before retiring. He also worked for NAPA for 17 years where he was well loved and had many friends. He never met a stranger. He was a model RailRoad enthusiast and worked on local large layouts and model RailRoad clubs. He attended Mount Paran church of God for over 35 years. He met his wife Lynn there and was an Elder. He was preceded in...

Alice Gertrude Stephens, age 83 of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Graveside service will be 2 PM Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor David Starr officiating. Ms. Stephens was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Alvin Harvey and Norma Gertrude Lenz and was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. She attended grades 1-3 in a one room country school, grades 4-8 at St. Stephens Lutheran School, and grades 9-12 Beaver Dam High School. Ms.Stephens went to hair styling school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a retired banking clerk. She married George Hampel and had one son Jeffrey. They later divorced and moved to...

Letty "Karry" Pittman Kennedy passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at 63 due to complications post heart surgery. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Karry loved to care for others. She was a member of Smyrna First United Methodist Church where she also taught Parents Morning Out and worked in the nursery. She was preceded in death by her son, Jonathon Edward Kennedy. She is survived by her husband Michael Edward Kennedy, parents Fred and Faye Pittman, bother Victor Fred Pittman, and sister Alyssa Pittman Barnes. The family will receive family and friends at Smyrna First United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 12. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, the memorial...

Mrs. Leila Cochran, affectionately known by many as Mama Leila, passed away on August 6, 2023, she was 89. A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at King Spring Baptist Church with a lunch afterwards. A private Interment will follow at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her husband Al Cochran, and sister Anne Reagin. Surviving is her daughter Karen (Robert) Dudley of Cobb County, Scott (Erika) Cochran of Cobb County, grandchildren Amy Weaver, John (Melissa) Sarris, Morgan Cochran (fianc? Garrison Pavel) and Wesley Cochran, great grandchildren Rayne, Myles, Tillie and Winnie Weaver, nieces and...