Travis Reese Denney, age 86 of Powder Springs passed away April 22, 2021. Travis attended Whitesburg High School and West Georgia College. He also received a special certificate in Christian Education from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Travis retired after 33 years in business and Bio Vocational Patories in Heard, Douglas, and Paulding Counties. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zelda and Eunice Denney; baby sister; sister, Mary Denney; sister, Audrey Taylor. Travis is survived by his wife of 31 years, Frances Denney; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Debi Franklin; grandson, Tyler and Betsy Franklin; great-grandson, Colton Franklin; nephew, Jarvis and Shelia Taylor; niece,...

Fred Charles Chandler, age 87, of Mableton passed away April 12, 2021. Fred was born December 21, 1933 in Muscadine, Alabama to Elizabeth Bell Clackum and Luther Thomas Chandler. He grew up in West Georgia near Tallapoosa in Haralson County. Fred served in the United States Army for ten years and the United States National Guard for five years. He retired from IBM in 1996 after working as a Field Engineer for almost 30 years. He loved spending time with his family. Fred never missed a ball game or any event his children participated in. He coached his daughter's softball team for many years. Fred was a God-loving man and a very proud daddy and papa and loved watching his kids and...

Carolyn Smith Martin, 73 of Dallas, GA, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Carolyn was born July, 2, 1947 in Gainesville, GA. Known as Carolyn, Nanny, and Gigi to the family. She is survived by her two children, daughter, Carol Lawayne Knight and son, Kenneth David Martin; niece, Janice Gayle Martin; 4 grandchildren, Shelby, Blake, Christian and Stella; 4 great-grandchildren, James, Steven, Gabbi, and Yanni Ray. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Billy Wayne Martin. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, 2021, 2:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Pittman officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sunrise...

Ronald Slayton Murray, age 83, of Lithia Springs passed away March 27, 2021. Ron grew up in Columbus and graduated from Jordan High School. After his graduation, Ron went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army Reserves in the 1950's. In his free time, he loved to square dance and play canasta with his club. When his daughters were growing up, he enjoyed being involved with them in sports and coached both softball and football. Ron was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and spending time with his grandbabies brought him great joy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ron is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Mark) Pendleton of Austell, and Nicole...

Della Mae Tumey Conner, age 85 of Austell, passed away March 25, 2021. She was a charter member of Midway Christian Church in Austell. Della enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Toby. She was a faithful member of Midway Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Bobby Eugene Conner; parents, Empress and T.L.; brothers, Bob and John; and sister, Irene. She is survived by her daughters, Beth Conner, Jennifer Conner-Barnett (JR), and Joanna Conner; brother, Luther Tumey; beloved cat, Toby; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Midway Christian Church with...

Jenny Fowler Ray, age 67 of Mableton, Georgia passed away February 17, 2021. She was a member of the American Auxiliary Legion Post 264 in Mableton. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice White; son, Jeffery West; grandson, Cody West. Jenny is survived by her husband, Harry Ray; son, John Harrison; grandson, Hawk Harrison; father, W.W. Fowler and stepmother, Marnell Fowler; children; Bobby West, Carol Everett, Ronica Anthony, Jake West, Joey Ray, Danny Ray, Tony Ray and Stevie Ray. She is also survived by her sisters, Glenda Smeby and Gail Pargament;16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home Chapel...

Lee Hoyt Pittman, age 89, of Lithia Springs passed away February 16th, 2021. He retired from the state of Georgia, Georgia Building Authority. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Lee grew up in Whittier Mill Village, Atlanta where he learned to play baseball and became a highly skilled pitcher. Lee was an honorable hard worker. He was selfless, loving and devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alice Faye Pittman.; mother, Sally Fox Pittman; father, Willie C. Pittman; brothers, Willie "WC" Carroll AKA Dub and Claude Irvin Pittman. Lee is survived by his sons, Lee Pittman, Joseph Mark Pittman and Jerry Pittman; granddaughters, Amber...

Robert "Bob" Earl Gardner, age 88, of Mableton passed away February 12, 2021. Bob was born in Jay, FL to Genia Augustus and Annie Dora Gardner, and lived there until he was 17 years old. At 17, he joined the U.S. Army. Bob served in the military for 20 years and worked in the Persian missile field. When he retired from the Army, he was a Chief Warrant Officer 3. After his military retirement, he went to work for N.A.P., where he was a field engineer and instructor for televisions. In 1967, he met the love of his life, Mary Ella Gardner, and they married February 16, 1968. He and Mary Ella loved to travel and were exceptionally fond of traveling in their R.V. Bob was also very involved in his...

Mary Vivian Futral, age 92, of Marietta passed away January 30, 2021. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Henry Futral, sisters, Mildred Long and Betty Ann Perkins, brother, William J. Perkins, Jr; and great-great granddaughter, Ember. She is survived by her children, Lee (John) Jordan of Crossville, AL, Bob Futral of Austell, and Ellen Marie Godfrey of Ellijay; grandchildren, Ginger, Jacob, Michael, Keith, Caitlin, Stephen, and Jesse; 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 4th, 2:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from...

Rosemary Helen Jenner, age 96, of Marietta passed away January 26, 2021. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Sarah Reynolds; husband, Victor Ernest Jenner; and sister, Gwyneth Mercer. She is survived by her daughter, Vivien (Brian) Sanders of Austell; grandchildren, Edward (Diana) Hunnicutt, Karin (Tony Croft) Yates, Sonya (Josh) Chandler, Christy (Glenn) Holter, and Bradley (Tammy) Sanders; great-grandchildren, Madison, Hailey, Michael, Karson, Brianna, Jessi, Shayla, Madeline, Hunter, Tyler, Caleb, Havanna, and Joseph; and beloved nieces, nephew, and extended family. A memorial service honoring Rosemary's life will be held Saturday, January 30th, 2:00 PM at...

Bishop Lindsey Maxwell, age 80, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Rev. Maxwell retired as a Church of God Minister of over 40 years. He dearly loved all of his family and they loved him. During his lifetime he molded many lives and led many to Christ. He owned a furniture manufacturing company and was a master craftsman. Lindsey owned and operated Lindsey Trucking and Lindsey Woodworking. Mr. Maxwell is preceded in death by his wife Mildred Maxwell of 54 years, both parents Clifton and Eula Maxwell, and brother Cecil Ray Maxwell. He is survived by his sons, Ronald (Angie) Maxwell and Darrell (Marla) Maxwell; brother, Billy (Margie) Maxwell; sister, Mildred (Henry) Gore;...

Mr. George Asnip Jr. of Presbyterian Village, Austell, GA passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at WellStar-Cobb Hospital. Mr. Asnip was born January 6, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to George Asnip, Sr. and Dorothy McQuade Asnip. He graduated Clemson University in 1950 before serving his country in the US Army. He worked for Wellman Advanced Materials, and Burlington Industries before becoming a manager for Celanese Corp.; he established its European division Amcelle, managed the largest textile mill in the world in Cumberland, MD, then became President of Millhaven Fibres Ltd in Canada. He retired from Celanese as Executive Vice President of Operations in 1975 to become Vice President of...

Patricia McSweeney Yohn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Mableton, Georgia on Friday, December 25, 2020, at age 57. Patty was proud to be born and raised in New Jersey and was glad to find a second home when she relocated to Georgia nearly twenty years ago. She was an advocate for children and spent many years volunteering with the PTA. Patty especially enjoyed spending time going on camping trips and relaxing at the pool with her dear friends. Patty is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Yohn of Mableton, GA, and her loving children, Emily Little and husband Doug Davis, Kaitlin Little, and Charlie Little. Also...