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Douglas Ray Cash was born on June 13, 1945 at the old Marietta Hospital. He was a graduate of Marietta High School and a lifelong resident of Marietta. During his professional career Doug was well known for his long tenure at Coggins Shoe Stores. From Coggins, Doug began working at Tip Top Poultry where he took on both management and human resources roles during his time there. He retired after 20 years in 2011. He enjoyed his family above all and loved the beach, being on the golf course or having a meal around a table with good friends. He is survived by his three children, Steven (Heather) Cash, Leigh Anne (Jim) Cooney, and Elizabeth (Matt) Davis, their mother, Muriel Cash, 11...

John McCall Dickerson, 89, of Marietta, GA passed away on November, 26, 2023. Services will be held at Historic Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 11AM. The family will receive guests for one hour prior to the service. A live-stream will be available at mayeswarddobbins.com for those unable to attend.

John Joseph Schupp, 69, of Marietta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband to Elizabeth (nee Holtberg). Adoring father of Matthew (Margaret), Rebecca VanDeventer (Matthew), and Brennan (Kristin). Loving grandfather to Caroline, Samuel, Lillian, Abigail, Patrick, Ryan, Stella and Andrew. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Nancy Schupp, and his brother Richard Schupp (Susan). He is survived by sisters and brothers, Kathleen (Leo), Douglas (Karen), Gregory, and Ann (Pete). He was an avid hiker with his two dogs and was an outdoor enthusiast. John participated in...

John Joseph Schupp, 69, of Marietta, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband to Elizabeth (nee Holtberg). Adoring father of Matthew (Margaret), Rebecca VanDeventer (Matthew), and Brennan (Kristin). Loving grandfather to Caroline, Samuel, Lillian, Abigail, Patrick, Ryan, Stella and Andrew. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Nancy Schupp, and his brother Richard Schupp (Susan). He is survived by sisters and brothers, Kathleen (Leo), Douglas (Karen), Gregory, and Ann (Pete). He was an avid hiker with his two dogs and was an outdoor enthusiast. John participated in...

Kimberly Jean Grice Finlayson of Marietta, Georgia died on November 17, 2023 at the age of 65. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 30 at Mayes Ward- Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. Randy Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends beforehand at 12:30pm. Kim was born on April 30, 1958 in Marietta, Georgia. She grew up in Smyrna and graduated from Campbell High School in 1976. Kim had a BS in Finance. She was a diligent and trusted employee of Tip Top Poultry for almost 20 years, where she was a Financial Analyst until her retirement in 2021. Kim was devoted to her family, loyal to her friends, and steady in her faith. She will be remembered...

Kimberly Jean Grice Finlayson of Marietta, Georgia died on November 17, 2023 at the age of 65. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 30 at Mayes Ward- Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. Randy Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends beforehand at 12:30pm. Kim was born on April 30, 1958 in Marietta, Georgia. She grew up in Smyrna and graduated from Campbell High School in 1976. Kim had a BS in Finance. She was a diligent and trusted employee of Tip Top Poultry for almost 20 years, where she was a Financial Analyst until her retirement in 2021. Kim was devoted to her family, loyal to her friends, and steady in her faith. She will be remembered...

Charles E. Wyatt, III passed away November 2, 2023, in New Orleans, LA days shy of his 69 birthday. He was born in Marietta, GA November 4, 1954 to his parents Ann Whorton Wyatt and the late Charles E. Wyatt, Jr. Charles attended the Marietta City Schools and graduated from Marietta High School, Class of 1972. While at MHS he was on the baseball team and wrestling team. He graduated from Georgia Southern College with a BS degree and from Georgia State University with a master's degree in business administration. He owned his business Charter Tool and Equipment Co. and later Wyatt Construction Co. in New Orleans. Charles is survived by his mother, Ann Whorton Wyatt of Marietta and...

Albert "Werner" Pleus was a man with deep faith in Christ Jesus who was filled with gratitude, even through his final days, when he passed peacefully on All Saints Day, November 1, 2023, at the age of 93. Although, those he has left behind are filled with intense sadness, it is along with much joy from many cherished memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, and man of great faith who has passed his time on earth and is now with the Lord. He aged with grace, dignity, wisdom, and had an infectious sense of humor, to the delight of all who knew him. He was calm, cool, and collected; all served up with a Hollywood smile. His greatest contentment in life was spending time...

Mary Thompson of Marietta, GA, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 surrounded by family. Mary Kathryn Adelsheimer was born on October 14, 1942, to Helen and Philip Adelsheimer in Vidalia, GA. After attending Osbourne High School, where she was a cheerleader and cheerleader captain for the Osbourne Cardinals, she attended Shorter College. She met her husband, Larry Thompson, in junior high, and began dating just after high school and went on to have a devoted and vibrant marriage of 59 years. Mary stood by her husband throughout his distinguished military career and later as his business partner and bookkeeper. Not only in business, but in personal life, they were each other's...

MaryGrace Smith peacefully went home to be with Jesus early Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1926 in Bowden, Georgia to Guy and Nelah Sherrill. They moved from Ranburne, Alabama to Tallapoosa, Ga when she was in the eighth grade and she graduated from Tallapoosa High School in 1944. There she met the love of her life, Floyd Smith. Following High School, she attended West Georgia College and received the two year business degree that was awarded at that time. She then moved to Atlanta and worked for an insurance agency while Floyd attended Southern Technical Institute. They married in 1949, and celebrated their 65th anniversary the June before Floyd passed in...

Jerry Womack, 75, of Marietta passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Jerry was a 1966 Marietta High School graduate. He attended the University of Georgia where he obtained his degree in Political Science. After an early career promoting bands within the music industry in Macon, Ga, he had a successful career as a Real Estate agent and broker. He enjoyed the pursuit of displaying his remarkable talent in the field of photography. Jerry is preceded in death by parents, James M. Womack and Dorothy Womack Grimsley. He is survived by his brother, Tommy Womack (Denise) of Dawsonville, Ga; sister, Cathy Womack Jamieson (Richard) of San Antonio, Tx; 3 nieces; 3 nephews; 9 great-nieces;...

Earl Allen Sommerville, 90, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, at home and in the care of his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1933 in Palmyra, Indiana, to Kirk Edward and Edith Kost Sommerville, the fourth of six children - older brothers George and Richard, sister Thelma, and younger brothers Robert and Herman. Surviving are his son Robert (Pam) McTyre of Florida, brother Herman "Zeke" (Cheryl) Sommerville of Indiana, and sister-in-law Emma Knowles of Marietta. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Russell (Sherri) McTyre of Cumming and Matthew (Kathy) McTyre of Ball Ground and four great-grandchildren - Jake McTyre, Lane McTyre, Kate McTyre, and Mallory...

James 'Jim' Robert Kilpatrick passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born in Atlanta on April 14, 1945 to Evelyn and Bill Kilpatrick, He attended Tucker High School, Georgia Military College, Mercer University and Dekalb College. In 1975 he married Marguerite Clark, and they enjoyed loving, laughing, and living for 47 years. He was survived by his wife, Marguerite, his sister Elaine Strickland (David) of St. Augustine, Florida, Sisters-in-law, Liz Baum, Madison, Georgia, Irma Sayyah, Marietta, Georgia, Jane Evans (Don), Rincon, Georgia. He was also survived by 2 nieces, 5 nephews, 7 great nieces and 7 great nephews and soon to be great great nephew. He was known as Kipper to some and...

Phillip Roland Wright, 102, passed away on October 14th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Lois T. Wright, parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wright of Sebree, KY and one brother, William E. Wright of Sebree, KY. Mr. Wright served in the US Army Air Corp (484thAir Sv Gp) during World War II from 1942-1946 where he was stationed in England, France and Germany. After his discharge from the Army in 1946 he served in the US Marine Corp Reserves. He was raised on a farm in Kentucky and always had a love for nature and growing things. That love carried over into his adult years; he grew a large garden every year and always shared his crops with family, friends and those in need. He...

In Loving Memory of Arlene Campbell It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Arlene Campbell, who departed peacefully on October 11th, surrounded by the warmth of her home. Arlene's life was a testament to love, laughter, and compassion, and her memory will forever grace our hearts. Arlene was a woman who cherished the company of friends and family above all else. Her famed GNOs, Girls' Night Out, were a testament to her zest for life, often accompanied by dearest friends who knew how to enjoy a fine wine or two. Her love extended not only to people but also to animals, especially those that others might have overlooked. She provided a home and a special...