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Donald "Keith" Biltz passed away on the morning of May 6th 2022 after a brief illness. He was 67. Keith leaves behind his mother, Carolyn Biltz; brothers Jeff Biltz and Matt Biltz; and sisters Michele Biltz (Charles Parr) and Kim (Brandon) Moore. Keith was preceded in death by his brother Christopher; sister Theresa; and father Clarence Biltz, Jr. Keith was smart, funny and irreverent (He would probably argue with me because I didn't use an oxford comma there). Keith was always his favorite person in the room (a fact that those who loved him can laughingly attest to). He was the eldest grandchild of Theodore and Florence Bellock, a title Keith often repeated to his many cousins at family...

Terry Parker Schaede of Union City, GA passed away on May 5, 2022. Born June 7, 1940 in Champaign, IL, he was preceded in death by parents Elsie and Ed Schaede and brother Bill Schaede. Terry is survived by his sister-in-law, nieces, cousins and countless friends. He attended the University of IL and Georgia State University, graduated in business and worked in the travel industry. Terry retired from Delta Airlines after more than 30 years. As an avid traveler, he made the most of his tenure, having visited over 90 countries. A true believer in service to others, Terry was an active Rotarian. He served as a trustee and host family for over 25 students through the Georgia Rotary...

William Dale Roberson (Roby), 89 of Woodstock, GA., passed away at home on May 1, 2022. Roby was born in Patterson, GA on November 17, 1932, and he graduated from Patterson High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force as a Helicopter mechanic serving honorably for 26 years and serving in the Korean War, the Cold War and two tours in Vietnam retiring in 1976. He worked 4 years in Civil Service at Hill Air Force base in Utah before joining McDonnell Douglas and working in Saudi Arabia for 9 years ultimately returning to Layton, Utah to retire. He married Polly Ann Nixon December 25, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were married for 45 years. Roby was a...

Ernest Wayne Harrison, born October 18, 1958 passed on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at his home in Canton, GA. He gave it his all fighting a battle with cancer. Wayne is survived in life by his wife Connie, son Michael Harrison and wife Natalie, daughter Melissa Lucas and husband Michael, stepdaughter Morgan Scissel and husband Anthony; his mother Bonnie Harrison; siblings Craig Harrison and wife Lisa, Tricia Strickland and husband Darrell, Kent Harrison; grandchildren; Cole Harrison, Pace Harrison, Kate Harrison, Carson Lucas, Emerson Lucas, Hayes Lucas, Rowan Scissel, Kai Scissel, Genevieve Scissel. Wayne loved life, fishing, hanging at the beach. He had a sense of humor that never went...

Richard Eugene Kosikowski passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2022, at the age of 91 in Atlanta, Georgia. His family will be holding a private memorial service. Richard was born to Polish immigrants Bertha and Frank Kosikowski on November 18th, 1930 in Torrington, Connecticut, the youngest of 11 children. After growing up in Torrington, Richard bravely served his country during the Korean War. Upon his return from the war, he attended the University of Connecticut where he received a B.S. in Engineering. On his many projects over the years, he helped design parts of the Lockheed C5 Galaxy, worked for the TVA, and helped design nuclear power plants. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf,...

Susan Garlington Ingram, age 90, passed away at Canton Nursing Center on April 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sue Jones Brooke and Ed Garlington, and her daughter, Laurianna Fortner Kornberg. She is survived by her daughter, Suellen Stiles of Louisville, TN., and her son, Stephen A. Bradshaw/Susan of Canton, GA., her grandchildren, Suzanne Bradshaw, Christopher Bradshaw/Elizabeth, Camilla Kornberg, her great-grandchildren, Eli, Silas & Mercy Bradshaw, Jack & Charlie Ninger. One of her greatest joys in life was riding/showing horses and giving riding lessons at Noonday Ranch in Marietta, GA. A private service will be held in June.

Frederick Charles Rabensdorf, 68, of Calhoun, GA passed away on April 1, 2022 after battling cancer. Fred was born in Madison, WI to Fred and Ardis (Baures) Rabensdorf. He attended DeForest High School and served in the marines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ardis and he is survived by his siblings, Rick, Nancy, Jane (Kendall), Audrey (David), Joseph and Andrew (Holli), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Douglas Kyle Reid 35 of Rome. He was born September 8, 1986 and passed away on March 25, 2022. Kyle was the son of Larry Reid of Resaca and Lisa Monroe and stepfather Steven Monroe both of Rome. Kyle was the brother of Josh Reid of Resaca. Kyle was preceded in death by 2 grandmothers, Elaine Cargle and Imogene Ingram both of Rome. Two uncles, David Reid of Delaware and Steve Reid of Florida. Kyle was survived by a daughter CarryAnne Reid of Florida; son, Jacob Reid of Florida; one niece, Aubrea Reid of Resaca; two nephews, Blaine Reid Resaca and Charlie Reid Resaca; two aunts, Janis Ingram and Sherry Cagle Rome; two uncles, Jim Cagle of Rome and Gary Ingram of Rome and several cousins....

Mrs. Phyllis deJane Barnes Dempsey, age 78, of Rome passed away Monday February 21, 2022 at a local hospital. Phyllis was born in Rome on September 11, 1943 to Albert W. Barnes and Violette Virginia Barnes Arthur. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Sergeant Major Robert C. Dempsey, and brother, James Arthur. Survivors include sons Josh (Maria) Lovett, Jason (Joy) Lovett, Robert Dempsey, Scott Dempsey, daughters Frankie (Thomas) Pulliam, Rina Johnston, brother Jack Barnes, sisters Monica Hudson, Bobbe (Greg) Hall, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Phyllis grew up in Santa Monica, California before moving back to Rome, Georgia...

Dorothy Lee Sauder of Calhoun, Ga. died 7 days shy of her 96th birthday at her home on February 16, 2022. She contracted Covid Sunday, Feb 6th and succumbed 10 days later at 3:40 P.M. on the 16th with family at her bedside. She was born Feb 23, 1926 in the farmhouse of her grandparents, Wes Brown (1868-1943) and Martha Gibson Brown (1878-1945), on Buffalo Calf Rd, Doddridge County, WV. Her parents were Vera Brown Lee (1904-1992) and Charles "Ray" Ford (1904-1973). Dorothy was raised by her mother in the home of her mother's parents. She was Vera's only child. In 1942, 16-year old Dorothy followed her mother to Mansfield, OH and got a job at Kresge's Dime Store and for a brief time...

Born May 30, 1941, in Richmond VA, Peter Otey Miller II died suddenly in Atlanta on February 6 due to complications of emphysema. After service in the Army and graduating from the University of Virginia, Peter spent the majority of his life and career in Atlanta GA. Family members mourning his loss include his wife Panke Bradley Miller; son Peter Miller III (wife Kristin); daughter Anne Thompson (husband Bob); stepsons Gavin and Alex Bradley (wife Tita); daughter-in-law Catherine Sabonis, and his grandchildren: Charlotte and Kate Miller; Trip Thompson; Sebastian, Annabeth and Patrick Bradley; and Alexa and Lindsey Bradley. His brother and sister-in-law Tom and Marianne Miller and their...

Kenneth Rowe, age 72, of Canton, GA, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born November 20, 1949 in Marietta, GA to the late Alexander and Sara (Wheeles) Rowe. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Rowe. Ken was a 1967 graduate of Wheeler High School, Marietta. He was a business owner for 40 years in Woodstock, GA and was an Agent Owner for Xerox. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard in Air Police School. He loved boating and was known for his quick wit and his kind spirit. Ken is survived by his wife Nancy, a sister Joyce (Bill) Rowe Simpson, a son David (Jenny) Rowe and a daughter Michelle Kehoe (Chris) Reynolds. He has 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A...

David LeRoy Oyler, 83, of Marietta, Georgia, entered into eternity on January 21, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1938 and was the the son of the late Roy Oyler and the late Gertrude Shawver Oyler. David graduated from Winyah High School in Georgetown, S.C and then entered the Navy; he was stationed in Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon. He graduated from East Carolina University in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration and he was member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He met his wife, Judd Gray Oyler while in College and they married in 1964 and have been together for almost 58 years. In 1975 he opened Inmark, Inc. which he built into a thriving global company with multiple locations....

Roxanna Lee Newberry, 65, of Cartersville passed away January 15, 2022, in Cartersville. Born in Marietta, Georgia, she was the daughter of Harry Cornelius Cairns Jr. and Sherry Jean Cairns. Mrs. Newberry made her family her life. She enjoyed being a wife and mother. She had a passion for fishing and baking. She had a huge heart and made sure all visitors felt welcomed and loved. She is reunited in Heaven with her Father, Harry Cornelius Cairns Jr., her Father In Law, Charles Fulton Newberry, Mother-in-Law, Geraldine Lamine Newberry, and close family friend Thomas Joseph (TJ) Smigel. Roxanna is survived by her husband, Charles Newberry, Children; Cherie and Phillip Hames, Christine...

Teresa Ann Waddell died on Friday, January 14th,2022. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Levins, Jr, and Ella Eudora Parks of Rome. She is survived by her husband Otis Copeland Waddell, Jr of Rome, Son, and Daughter-in-law William Brady Atkinson and Leslie Atkinson, granddaughters Sadie and Hazel Atkinson of Fallston, MD, Brother John T. Levins, nephews Tyler and Jackson Levins of Magnolia, DE, and Special friend Ashley Green. Teresa was a devoted daughter, wife, and sister. She had a huge heart and many lifelong friends. She had worked with the Alcohol Risk Reduction Program since its inception in 1988. She retired in 2020 as General Manager at A plus Driving Schools....

Judith "Judy" Lynn Stooksbury, 78, of Woodstock, GA passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. Judy was a graduate of Central High School in Knoxville. She and Benny (Stooksbury) were married in June 1962. In 1978, they settled in Woodstock, GA. Judy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Woodstock. She was kind hearted and had a strong faith in God. Her love for God and family were very important to her and she leaves behind a legacy of love. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Ellen Steele Davis, Howard Davis and birth father Conley Wells, sister Doris Wells Huddleston, and...

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Otis Earl Channell, passed away at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, brother, and daughter. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Otis was born and raised in Cartersville, Ga. He spent 50 plus years as a truck driver and owner operator of TLC Trucking Inc. He enjoyed golfing, gambling, and spending time with those he loved. A celebration of life will be conducted at a later date.

Catherine Bates (Akin) Coulmas left us December 8th, 2021. She passed peacefully after listening to her children - Thomas Warren Akin, Peggy Akin St. Philip and William Bates Akin - sit with her laughing, crying, and telling stories for hours. In her 71 years, Cathy never met a stranger and left behind love for everyone she met. She didn't shake hands - she hugged. A lot. Raised by her own Mimi, she was proudest of being "Mimi" to her grandchildren - Ansley, Connor, Sophia, and Morgan. She always insisted her house have a spare room for sleepovers and an entire closet filled with arts and craft supplies. The creativity she fostered was always fueled through Disney movies and sugary treats....

Diane Mary Koon, 68, of Rome, GA passed away on December 08, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1953 in Erie, PA to Eugene and Kay Krasowski. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy in Erie, PA. She was known for her love of family, friends, games and dancing. She is survived by her sons, Daniel, Koon, Joey (Dee) Koon and Jamie (Lucinda) Koon; grandchildren, Lily, Kaige, Jase, Lincoln and Xavier; her beloved dog, Georgia; her brother and sisters, Tom (Tammi) Krasowski, Kathy Davis, Carol Hayes and many nieces and nephews. No service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.

Joyce Elaine Lassetter Kiser, 83, of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021. She was born in 1938 to Flora Patterson and Millard Lassetter. Following graduation from Villa Rica High School in 1956, she married Charles Kiser and moved to Atlanta. An avid learner, Joyce was an accomplished artist who also enjoyed reading, music, and traveling. She was predeceased by her parents, Flora and Millard Lassetter and her brothers James and Alvin Lassetter. She is survived by her children, Lisa Kiser Camlibel, Michelle D'Avanzo and Sharon Smallwood, her brothers Bob, Steve, and David Lassetter, her sister Lynn Teel, her grandchildren Jaclyn Benton, Sydney and Samantha...

Joyce Elaine Lassetter Kiser, 83, of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1938 to Flora Patterson and Millard Lassetter in Hulett, GA. Following graduation from Villa Rica High School in 1956, she married Charles Kiser and moved to Atlanta, GA, where she became a medical secretary. She continued to help others through her work in the school system and ultimately as a business owner. A timeless beauty, Joyce was a remarkable lady who instilled her quiet strength in her family. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren - nothing made her happier than spending time with them. Though she worked tirelessly she was always there for...