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Kenneth Wayne Earwood was born on January 1st 1958 in Kennesaw, Ga. He passed away at the age of 64 while living in Acworth, Ga. Kenneth Earwood is survived by his wife ;Teresa Earwood, his daughter Casey Wallace and son in law David, and his two sons Jacob and Joshua Earwood. Kenneth was born as an only child, and is preceded in death by Betty Wafford and Alvin Ray Earwood. Kenneth also leaves behind his brother-in-law Michael Stokes, honorary son Jonathan Sutton, as well as many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

DELESTOWICZ, KENNETH (KEN) PAUL of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Bay City, Michigan, age 61, passed away on April 28, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Richard and Cecilia (Wachowiak) Delestowicz. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Victoria (Witbrodt), over 40 years ago. He was easy to smile and joke, finding humor in almost every situation. Ken had a strong love of God and family. In fact, he often said "he was Jesus' favorite." Surviving are his wife and 5 children: Samantha (Tory) Nelson, Adam (Kelly) Delestowicz, Brian (Rosa) Delestowicz, Jessica (Jeremy) Hinsz, and Rabecca (Ron) Lindig, and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and a...

Robert Thomas Cole, of Acworth, GA, passed on April 25, 2022. Robert was born May 17, 1932 in Marietta, GA (Cobb County). He was preceded in death by his parents John Alfred and Georgia Mae Davis Cole, first wife Margaret Tacket Cole, sisters Louise (Paul) Wable and Edna (Grady) Ross. He was survived by his wife of 31 years Daisy Blackwell Cole, of Acworth, GA, Step-daughter Kimberly (Marc) Bunyard, Euharlee, GA, and Step-son Mark (Amy) Blalack, of Beaumont, TX and five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Robert served in the US Army in Korea for 2 years, later worked at Lockheed Martin from 1951-1998. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, yard work, and working in his woodworking shop....

Denton Woodrow Murphy of Cartersville passed away April 20th 2022, Services will be Tuesday April 26th, 2022 at 10 AM, Salacoa Baptist Church, 100 Collins Place, Salacoa, Cherokee County Ga. 30183 with Pastor Buford Lipscomb officiating. Services provided by Georgia Funeral Care https://www.georgiafuneralcare.com/obituaries-for-georgia-funeral-care-and-cremation-services/denton-murphy-cartersville-ga-funeral-homes

Mr. Jack Anthony Lucus, 60, of Oxford, GA passed away March 28, 2022, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Jack was born in Barstow, CA and lived his early childhood years in Oceanside, CA. After his father retired from the military the family moved home to Hattiesburg, MS. Jack attended Oak Grove High School. After high school Jack joined the Army and served his country for 21 years, with several tours abroad. Jack started a family and raised his children in Conyers, GA. Jack was self employed in the landscaping/handyman business and had many loyal customers who loved him dearly. Jack is preceeded in death by two...

Charles Larry Thompson, affectionately known to all as "Lucky Larry" departed this life on March 14, 2022, after a fierce and lengthy battle with cancer. Larry was the son of D.W. (Daniel Webster) Thompson and Christine Coody Thompson, born September 1, 1951, in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. Larry is survived by his bride of 33 years, M. Faye McCord and his loving son, Charles Daniel Thompson, Athens, GA, his brother Richard Leroy Thompson, Demorest, GA his sister, Gloria Ann Hasty, Honolulu, HI, nephew Gerald Luke Hasty (Jeomhee) Honolulu, HI, and their two daughters, Jayhee and Aeda Hasty, granddaughter Jessica Cusick (Adam) and cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Arlin Dewayne Broyles of Calhoun passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the age of 83. Known to most as "Wayne," he was raised in Sand Mountain, AL. He spent several years in Birmingham, AL and has lived in Calhoun, GA for more than 40 years. Wayne was a life-long musician who played steel guitar with many country greats. He spent his later years as a commercial parts professional and retired from Advance Auto Parts. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chet and Odessa Broyles, and his brothers Gene and Marvin Broyles. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Chenkie Broyles, his sons Bryan (Amanda) Broyles and Steve Broyles, brothers Jimmy Broyles and Jerry...

EVELYN M. HAHN, age 86 of Acworth. GA. passed away March 8, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Goldie Martin of Kokomo, IN., two sisters, Bette Butcher of St. Petersburg, FL., and Maxine Duke of Kokomo, IN. She is survived by her husband of 67 yrs., John H. (Jack) Hahn of Acworth, GA.; one son, Peter James Hahn of Woodstock, GA.; two granddaughters Natalie Brooks Hahn of Atlanta, GA and Mary Kendall Hahn Hale (Josh) of Acworth, GA.; a brother Wayne Martin (Carol) of Phoenix, AZ.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hahn was employed by American Standard for 46 years in Kokomo, IN., Atlanta, GA., and Nashville, TN. She was a life member of Pi Chapter, Phi Beta Psi...

Doug Tinkle, a 24-year veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away on Tuesday, 2/22/22 at 2:00p.m. in his home. He was born Charles Douglas Tinkle on Baumholder Army Base in Hahn, Germany on July 22, 1955, and was the son of the late John Henry Tinkle and the late Shirley Eileen Tinkle. Doug is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Barry and Gwen Tinkle, and J.B. and Chris Tinkle; and a sister and brother-in-law, Star Darling and Frank Valenci. He leaves behind three children: daughters Sara Joy Tinkle and Megan Renee Tinkle, and a son and daughter-in-law Zachary and Sarah Tinkle. He has one precious grandson, Henry David Tinkle, and a granddaughter due in April. He is...

Mary C. Neel, 81, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Neel, and her son, John Neel. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Phalen. her two grandsons, Kyle and Dalton and her sibling Susan. A memorial service will be held on March 26, 2022 at 4pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to American Diabetes Association (https://www.diabetes.org/?ada_source=WWMXXXX01HW001M001CC&ada_sub_source=left-nav&utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ways-to-give&utm_term=honor-gift&utm_content=donation-form&autologin=true)

Jeanne White Whatley died Monday, February 7, 2022. The daughter of Major General Edward H. White and Mary Haller White, she was born at Scott Field, Illinois, on November 2, 1927. Jeanne was an Air Force brat, living in Texas, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Ohio and Japan. Jeanne attended Duke University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She graduated in 1949 with a degree in English. She later received a master's degree in education from West Georgia College. Jeanne also studied at Oxford College, England. While living with her parents in Tokyo in 1949, Jeanne met Dr. Ross Whatley, a Captain in the U.S. Army. Marrying in Atlanta in 1951, they moved to...

Jane F. Karp, of Kennesaw GA passed away January 31, 2022, at the age of 86 after a life well lived and dearly loved. Formerly of Framingham and Mashpee MA, Jane resided in Kennesaw GA for the past 5 years. Born in (Jamaica Plain) Boston Massachusetts in January 1936, Jane is preceded recently in death by her husband of 66 years, Edwin M. Karp, parents Mary C. Keefe (Reedy) and John H. Keefe, her sisters Mary (Rainy) Lorraine Duffy (Keefe) Joan Keefe, Doris Regina Zontini (Keefe), her brothers John(Jack) Keefe II, William (Bill) R. Keefe, Paul(Ding) Keefe, Walter(Ripper) J. Keefe, and her granddaughter Brittany Karp. She leaves behind 4 children; daughter Kathleen and her husband Jim...

Christopher Lamar Branton, age 48, went to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31 st, 2022 after complications post open-heart surgery for an aortic dissection at Northside Gwinnett Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Tony Lamar Branton, of Cartersville, Georgia, and his mother, Maxine Janes Brewer, of Cartersville. Christopher is survived by his wife, Mary Claire Branton, of almost ten years; his daughter, Jessica Branton Cusick, and her husband, Adam, of Savannah, Georgia; his brother, Jonathan Maxwell Branton, of Rome, Georgia. Chris is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Claire and Charles Dunn, of Cartersville, Georgia; sister and brother-in-law, Laura...

Cathy Powell Wall passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022 following a short illness. Born May 11, 1949, daughter of the late Joel Eugene (Gene) Powell and Dorothy (Dot) Evans Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Joel (Buddy) Powell, and son Kevin Reese Kelly all of Cartersville, GA. Survivors include her devoted son Kyle Kelly, beloved granddaughter Reese Kelly, best friend, and sister Lynn Tatum (Charles), close friend and father of her children Harvey Kelly all of Cartersville, GA, nephew Brent Tatum (Ronda) of Adairsville, GA, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special girls who loved her as a grandmother Catie and Callie Bell of...

Rosa Eufelia DeVargas Our precious Mother, Rosa E. DeVargas, was taken home by our Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She devoted her life to our Savior and her children. She is now reunited with her husband Malaquias (Mike) for all eternity. Rosa lived a wonderful full, blessed life and had just turned 89 years old. She was born to Andrea and Victor Martinez on December 30, 1932 in Vallecitos, New Mexico. She married her husband Malaquias DeVargas August 26, 1950. She leaves behind many family members who will miss her greatly. She is survived by her daughter Rosa Marie Roybal, (son-in-law, Steven Roybal); daughter, Katherine Torres; daughter, Cindy LoPresto (son-in-law, Robert...

Randal "RD" Stephens, 77, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. Randal was born November 5, 1944, in Cobb County, Georgia. Randal is survived by his loving wife Eloise of 58 years, his son Scott Stephens & daughter-in-law Tammy, his Grandson Ethan Stephens-Sumpter & friend Savannah, and is preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Stephens. Randal was a retired Deputy Chief of the Cobb County Police Department and loved his Faith, Family, and Friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA is honored to service the Stephens Family. Condolences can be left at Georgiafuneralcare.com

Jeffrey Lynn Budd, 68, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Jeff was born on July 20, 1953, in Elwood, Indiana to Jesse and Phyllis (Quarles) Budd who preceded him in death. Jeff was a 1971 graduate of Madison Heights High School in Anderson, Indiana. He married Carlene Kimmerling on January 24, 1976. Jeff was a founding member of the Anderson Mud Puppy Association at Vincennes University in 1971. He worked for Lincoln Financial in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then continued at Lincoln but as an IBM employee. Jeff retired from IBM in 2015. He was very active in the Anthony Wayne Lions Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then East Cobb Lions Club in Marietta, Georgia. Jeff...

Jane F. Karp, of Kennesaw GA passed away January 31, 2022, at the age of 86 after a life well lived and dearly loved. Formerly of Framingham and Mashpee MA, Jane resided in Kennesaw GA for the past 5 years. Born in (Jamaica Plain) Boston Massachusetts in January 1936, Jane is preceded recently in death by her husband of 66 years, Edwin M. Karp, parents Mary C. Keefe (Reedy) and John H. Keefe, her sisters Mary (Rainy) Lorraine Duffy (Keefe) Joan Keefe, Doris Regina Zontini (Keefe), her brothers John(Jack) Keefe II, William (Bill) R. Keefe, Paul(Ding) Keefe, Walter(Ripper) J. Keefe, and her granddaughter Brittany Karp. She leaves behind 4 children; daughter Kathleen and her husband Jim...

Gerald Dennard, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on December 19, 2021, at the age of 85 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Gerald was born on October 25, 1936, in Swanee County, Fl. He served in the United States Navy and relocated to Atlanta from Jacksonville, Fl while working with the railroad at Railway Express Agency. He retired from Lockheed Martin in Marietta. He spent many years of his retirement as an avid golfer. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Marietta for many years and Summit Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, his first wife Madelyn, and his second, Martha (Carrie). He is survived by his son...

Albert Lee Johnson, age 83, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born February 14, 1938, in Meigs, Georgia, he was the son of the late Roscoe Johnson and Balma Lee Holton Johnson. Mr. Johnson grew up in the farming community of Cairo, Georgia with 4 brothers and one sister. And, attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia where he earned a BS in Mathematics, Physics, and Education. He taught mathematics at various high schools, including Avondale High School, for more than 20 years, before working at Stone Mountain Park Association until retirement. He married Bonnie Nelle Shirah Johnson on June 26, 1966. And, while raising his family, he worked many seasonal jobs...

Edwin M. Karp of Kennesaw GA passed away December 4, 2021, at the age of 91 after a life well lived and loved. Formerly of Framingham and Mashpee MA, Ed resided in Kennesaw GA for the past 5 years. Born in Framingham Massachusetts in January 1930, he is preceded in death by his parents Julia (Janus) and Stanley Karp who immigrated from Poland, his brother Jackie (John) Karp, and his granddaughter Brittany Karp. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Jane (Keefe) Karp; 4 children; daughter Kathleen and her husband Jim Muto of Kennesaw GA; daughter Mary Jane and her husband Ed Dyer of Mashpee MA; son Rusty (Edwin Jr.) Karp and his fianc? Karen Black of Hudson FL; daughter Jennifer...