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Lois Shirley Morrison passed on to be with her Lord on May 23, 2022. Lois was born to Preddie Turpen Shirley and Charles Edward Shirley on Jun. 23 1920. She was number 12 of 13 children. Lois has 2 daughters Nancy Morrison and Pat Pickens and Pat's husband Carey. Lois grew up in Rabun County on her parents farm. She was very active. She was in school plays and played basketball. When she graduated she was the first girl to receive the award of being the best in athletics. After graduating she moved to Atlanta to live with one of her sisters and then made her way to live with another sister in Marietta. She got a job at Bell Aircraft during the war and was Rosie the Riveter for 1 month. Due...

James L. Howard, age 95, of Marietta died May 19, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Mary Miller Turner Howard and parents Conroe D. Howard and Ellie Morris Howard. He is survived by daughter Melinda Goode (Keith) of Birmingham, Al. and son R. David Howard (Angela) of Kennesaw, Ga. Grandsons, R. Reese Goode (Lauren) of Birmingham, Al.; Matthew D Howard (Leslie) of Powder Springs, Ga; J. Peter Howard (Christina) of Kennesaw, Ga. Great grandson, Robert Brent Goode. James was born in Huntsville, Al. After graduation from Huntsville High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Philippines. After serving his country, he graduated from Auburn University...

Nell Awtrey Labanok, 84, of Marietta passed from this world on Wednesday evening, May 11. Nell was born in Atlanta at Grady Hospital on July 22, 1937. She is now with her best friend and husband Peter Labanok, to whom who she was married on Groundhog's Day of 1963 and with whom she was with until his passing in 1994. Nell & Pete are survived by their two children, Susie & Nick, 4 grandchildren, Nick Garber, Lena Garber, Halli Labanok, & Harmony Labanok, & their son and daughter in law, Eric Garber & Jackie Labanok. Nell's younger years were enjoyed with her 2 loving parents, Susie & William Awtrey, and as the youngest of their 9 children in the Exposition Mills in...

Charles E. Posey, 88, of Marietta joined our Lord and Savior on May 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Corfee Posey and parents Hugh Dorsey and Ophie Posey. He is survived by his children: Merrisa P. Folmar (Frank), Felicia A. Kitts (Grant), Gavin H. Posey, and Theresa C. Posey, his grandchildren: Nathan Charles Kitts and Anna Wylie Kitts, his brothers: Jerry H. Posey (Martha), Kenneth H. Posey (Gina), Harry D. Posey (Kate), and other extended family. Charles was born April 9th 1934 near Sales City, Georgia. The family moved to Haines City, Florida in 1940 where Charles graduated from Haines City High School in 1951. He was the Senior Class President, Valedictorian,...

Susan Reed Laubacher of Marietta, Georgia passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 9, 2022 after a lengthy battle with carcinoid cancer and Parkinson's disease. She fought a valiant battle and dedicated her later years to spending time with family and friends, making wonderful trips full of lasting memories to Walt Disney World, Europe, and St. George Island. Susan was born on July 30, 1953. She grew up in Marietta, attended Marietta High School and then Emory at Oxford in Covington, Georgia, later graduating from Emory University. Susan's extensive career in banking eventually brought her back to Marietta where she led the Business Office at The Georgia Ballet and later retired...

Verlyn S. Parks passed away on May 8, 2022. A visitation will be held at Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home, 180 Church Street Marietta, Ga. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 12 to 1 pm, with a graveside service to follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park at 1:30 pm. Verlyn was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Worth G. (Sonny) Parks, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Steve Parks (Edie) of Dallas Tx, David Parks (Glenda) of Marietta, Ga. Grandsons, Preston Parks (Brian), Decatur, Ga., and Justin Parks, Dallas Tx. Verlyn was a lifelong member of the Marietta First Baptist Church where she enjoyed her friends in the church family and singing in the choir. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting...

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Frederick "Fred" Arthur Gimson, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He died at home on May 1st, 2022 surrounded by family after a year-long struggle with cancer. Fred lived 75 full years of life, most recently with his wife Diane Hoey in Marietta. Fred was born November 6, 1946 in Bellefontaine, OH where his father, Keith Gimson, ran a small airport after the war. In 1950, the Gimsons moved to Atlanta, where Keith spent a career as a Delta pilot. Following in his father's footsteps, Fred pursued flying from an early age. He met his first wife, Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Gimson, at Avondale High School (Class of...

Claudia Hamrick Adams, 73, of Marietta, died at home on Friday, April 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Smyrna, Georgia in 1948, Claudia attended Mercer University, receiving her B.A. degree with a major in English in 1970. In 1969 she married the love of her life, Harris Adams, and together they raised three children, Lanier, Elizabeth, and Zach. Claudia was a devoted wife and mother whose family continues to reap the blessings of her sacrificial love. From homeschooling her children, to throwing the world's best parties, to making her house a haven for all who entered, Claudia embodied her faith in Christ with humor, passion, and infectious joy. Claudia was preceded in...

Bonita 'Bonnie' Hunter,67, of Marietta, died Thursday May 28th. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, May 5th at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta with Dr. David Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Ethel America 'Janie' Petty Hunter and Edwin Tyson Hunter, Sr. She is survived by, sister, Frances J. Hunter; brother, Edwin Tyson Hunter, Jr. (Anna); nephew, Rocky Hunter (Sabrina) and their son, Benjamin Hunter; and nephew, Adam Hunter (Savannah). The family will receive friends 1:00-1:55 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

William P. Holley III, 68, beloved husband, devoted father and accomplished attorney, passed away peacefully at home in Marietta, Georgia, on April 28, 2022. Born July 11, 1953, a native of Marietta, Bill was a graduate of Wheeler High School, Mercer University, and Atlanta Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia Association in June of 1978. A welcomed friend to many and a well-respected member of the legal community, Bill was known for his quick wit, skillful and amusing story-telling and great sense of humor. He was sartorially elegant, seen often in his signature bowtie on the way to the courthouse. One of his favorite quotes was, "What is the most important invention of...

Dennis Herschel Arnold, Jr., 76, of Powder Springs, GA. passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Rosary will be held at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Dallas, GA. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta. Reception will follow interment at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia "Pat" Arnold; children, Michael Arnold and wife, Jennifer, Amanda Morris and husband, Eric, Matthew Arnold and wife, Holly and Anthony Arnold and wife Lindsey; eight grandchildren, Tyler Adkins, Kahlen Arnold, Zane & Blake Morris, Luke &...