Carmichael Funeral Home

Sue Edens, age 90 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta. Interment will be in Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am. A native of Florence, SC, Mrs. Edens was a graduate of Florence High School. She was the Director of Preschool at the Smyrna First United Methodist Church from the early 70's until the early 80's. Mrs. Edens was a longtime member of Smyrna First United Methodist Church as well as the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy T. Edens, SR, her daughter Sue Gordon,...

Barbara Fouts Little, age 82 of Marietta, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Funeral service will be 11 AM Monday, April 11, 2022 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta. Interment will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Little was born in Dawsonville, Georgia and was retired from the Cobb County School System, serving Blackwell Elementary School. She is survived by her husband Wayne Little; sons Dennis Little (Sheila) and Michael Little; daughter Cheryl Bradley (Jeff); brothers Charles Fouts, Bud Fouts, and Alvin Fouts; sister Shelba Holland; grandchildren Christopher Little, Brandon Little, Lauren Jennings, Justin Little, Elizabeth Beall,, Adam Baldwin, and Lindsay...

Roger E. Latta, DDS, age 93 1/2 of Marietta passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Jean Newburn Latta, loving father of Kimberly Cooper (Michael), Barbara Podwoski (Christopher), and Roger E. Latta, Jr. (Tina). He was also devoted grandfather of Clint, Casey and Kathryn Cooper, Patricia Podwoski Snell, Christine Podwoski Hawkins, Samantha Podwoski Palm, and Roger III, Derek and Rachel Latta, and proud great-grandfather of Cullen, Cora, and Cole Cooper, Tenley and Maddox Snell, and Henry Hawkins. Carmichael Funeral Home Marietta, GA has charge of arrangements.

Roger E. Latta, DDS, age 93 1/2 of Marietta passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Jean Newburn Latta, loving father of Kimberly Cooper (Michael), Barbara Podwoski (Christopher), and Roger E. Latta, Jr. (Tina). He was also devoted grandfather of Clint, Casey and Kathryn Cooper, Patricia Podwoski Snell, Christine Podwoski Hawkins, Samantha Podwoski Palm, and Roger III, Derek and Rachel Latta, and proud great-grandfather of Cullen, Cora, and Cole Cooper, Tenley and Maddox Snell, and Henry Hawkins. Carmichael Funeral Home Marietta, GA has charge of arrangements.

Vivian Young age 87 of Marietta died Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Mrs. Young live in Cobb County for 65 years. She was a Homemaker and a member of Macland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 57 years Bobby Young. Survivors include: Daughter- Kristie Henry of Powder Springs, 2 Sons- Stanley Young of Woodstock and Michael Young of Marietta, Sister- Faye B. Chastain of Canton. Grandchildren- Amber Johnson, Laura Young and Katie Young, Great Grandchildren- Nyla Johnson and Shea Johnson. Several Neices and Nephews. The family will have a private graveside service at Mt. View Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta is in charge of...

Mr. Edwin John Strapp, Jr., age 83 of Kennesaw, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, February 14, 2020 at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Monsignor John Walsh officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. Mr. Strapp was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in LaGrange Village. He served in the U.S. Army and was the owner of Power and Motion Industrial Sales, Inc. Mr. Strapp was a pilot and a world traveler. He ran in nineteen Peachtree Road Races and was "very Patriotic. He loved the U.S.A. Mr. Strapp was preceded in death by his wife Emily Hodel Strapp. He is survived by sons Joseph Strapp...

NANCY CANDLER MATTHEWS MUSARRA March 5, 1948 - February 11, 2020 Our beautiful, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother died at home in the arms of her children on February 11, 2020. She departed with the same grace, faith, and love with which she lived. Nancy Matthews Musarra, daughter of wonderful parents, the late John Pearce and Lois B. Matthews, was born in Atlanta and lived her life as a proud daughter of that city and the South. Nancy was a graduate of the Westminster Schools, St. Mary's Jr. College where she was a Chaplain, and an honors graduate of the University of Georgia where she was a Chi Omega. A member of the Atlanta Junior League, she was among the original volunteer...

Peggy Wynette Echols May, 97, of Acworth went home to be with her LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST on February 8, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia to Richard Daniel and Bertie Evelyn Seals Echols. She was the youngest of 11 children and was reared in a devout Christian home. She is survived by her son, James Clifton May, Jr. (Debbie), daughter, Peggy Susan May Roundtree (Philip) and granddaughters, Kendra May Berry and Julie Evelyn Roundtree. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, James Clifton May, her parents, her grandson, 1st Lt. James Troy (J.T.) May (US Army), 2 brothers and 8 sisters. Peggy graduated from North Fulton High School and...

Mearleen (Mearl) Cox Adkisson, 95, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020. The daughter of Homer and Ada Cox of Forsyth County, Mearl lived in Austell from 1963 until moving to Marietta in 2017. She made a career as bookkeeper for Dr. Richard Hammonds, MD and was a member of Austell First Baptist Church for 57 years. Mearl loved dressing up to look her best, collecting her pink dishes, gardening, and shopping for antiques, shoes, and bargains. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Adkisson, Sr; sisters Clarice Rickerson, Oeda Allen, and Frankie Cox; brothers H.P. Cox and Weyman Cox; and daughter-in-law Angela Adkisson. Mearl is survived by her sons, John Earl Adkisson,...

It is with fondness and love that we remember Rick. He left behind a legacy instilled with love of family, with love of any University of Tennessee sport, and with genuine gratitude for his earthly life. Born and raised in Johnson City, Tennessee, Rick attended ETSU; married Brenda Calhoun, his wife of 58 years; and raised his two children in Knoxville, which he has called home for his last 50 years. Rick enjoyed a long career as a Manufacturers' representative. He was an active member of the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in West Knoxville. Rick will be remembered by many as a coach and mentor on the Little League fields, as an avid UT baseball fan cheering on his grandson, and a...

Dina Stansel Wolfe, 47, of Powder Springs died January 14, 2020. Dina was a Supermom, beloved wife, sister, and daughter. Dina's family meant everything to her (although she was known to rabidly cheer on her Georgia Bulldogs) and she was a dynamo in the community as well. She worked as an office manager for over 20 years with her husband and also volunteered countless hours for her children's schools and other community endeavors. Dina was a lifelong resident of Cobb County (other than her time in Athens at UGA) and even converted her husband to become a Georgia Bulldog despite his undergraduate degree from their archrival in Gainesville, Florida. Dina is survived by her parents, Loy...

Joshua Andrew Stanfill went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was a 2018 graduate of Cornerstone Preparatory Academy where he was a member of the BETA Club, basketball team, cross-country team and archery team. He loved playing chess, reading books, exploring the woods with his brother Jonathan and dog Hope. He enjoyed going to the beach and catching wildlife. While in high school, he attended Kennesaw First Baptist Church and went on mission trips to Montreal. He had a heart for the homeless. He was currently a freshman at Kennesaw State University, studying computer science. "Joshua, you brought much joy and delight to your family and all who knew you. Our hearts...

James F. Nowland, Esq. age 77, left this world on December 27th, surrounded by his loving, devoted and guardian angel Faye Roberts Nowland wife of 55 years, daughter Angela, spouse Lily, granddaughters' Samantha and Rebecca, son James Ferrell, wife Melissa and brother in law, Gary Roberts. Eldest of 6 children, born in Childersburg Alabama, December 7th, 1942 to Franklin and Wilma Nowland, is also survived by brothers Bradford, Don, sisters Vivian Brown and Linda Putnam and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded by youngest brother Tony. After graduating from college, James served as Captain Combat Crew Commander in the United States Air Force from 1967-1972. He continued his...

Richard (Dick) Chester Lillie, Sr., age 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, in Cartersville, Georgia. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. After high school, WWII was upon our country and he chose to enlist in the U.S. Navy instead of going on to college. He served aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS Bunker Hill, as a plank owner. He was a torpedo man, 2nd class, and a gunner. He survived two kamikaze attacks on May 11, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa. He was forced to abandon ship in shark infested waters and was rescued five hours later by a destroyer, the USS Sullivans. This was an experience that would stay with him for the rest of his life. Dick grew up in Newton,...

Rose Marie Williams Moss Age 68, of Marietta, passed away December 17, 2019. Rose is survived by her loving husband Freddy Moss, Marietta, GA, and sons Frederick Darnell Moss, Marietta, GA and Christopher Derrick Moss, Atlanta, GA. Step-Son Ryan D. Moss of Covington, Grandchildren Demarria Moss, Ryan Moss, Jr., Morgan Moss, Madison Moss, Great Grandchild Bryant Williams, Jr. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 6 until 8 PM at Carmichael Funeral Home Marietta. The funeral service will be held Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at 1 PM at Carmichael Funeral Home Marietta, 1130 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064. Rose will be interred at Kennedy Memorial Gardens, 2500 River...

Rick Charles Barnett of Smyrna, GA passed away peacefully on December 8th surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Rick was a Navy veteran, avid Georgia Tech & Braves fan who retired from Lucent Technologies after 35 years. He was a member of South Cobb Jaycees, Telephone Pioneers of America and Communication Workers of America. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 yrs Luci Barnett and daughter Michelle Barnett of Kennesaw. He is also survived by his mother Helen Barnett, sister Teresa (Alan) Chambers, and brother David (Kim) Barnett along with brother in law Jerry Walker and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Charlie L...

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Conway Shore, age 67 of Marietta, formerly of Valdosta, GA, died Friday, December 6, 2019. A graveside service will be held 12:30 PM Monday, December 9, 2019 at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta with Rev. Don Rackley officiating. Mr. Shore was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a United States Marine, serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of McEachern High School and was employed by Xerox. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Marietta. Mr. Shore is survived by brothers Wayne Shore (Marcy) and Kevin Shore and Shaun Tracy all of Dallas, GA; sister Janet Griswell (Randy) of Cartersville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12...