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Jo "Momma Jo" Avery of Canton, formerly of Marietta, reunited with those she missed so dearly on April 13, 2024. Jo was born in Decatur, Alabama and later moved to Georgia with her then husband and oldest daughter, Ginger. After having her second daughter, Wendy, she began driving special education buses for the Cobb County Department of Transportation in the late 1970s. She later became a CDL instructor as well as a school bus dispatcher there and worked until her retirement in 2010. It was also here that she met the love of her life and second husband, Ronald Avery. After divorcing their father, she became a single mother of two teenage daughters and made sure that even on limited...

James David Stokes, age 81, died April 10, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, April 19, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta. Visitation will follow. Born in Macon, Georgia, in 1942, Jim graduated from Lanier High School in 1960. After starting college at the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, he completed his undergraduate degree at Mars Hill College in North Carolina. He returned to his hometown to attend Mercer Law School, completing his JD and being admitted to the Bar in 1967. As a First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, he was admitted to the U.S. Military Court of Appeals in 1968. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam before being...

Donald "Don" F. Wise, 81, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on April 9, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20th at Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home, Historic Marietta Chapel with a reception to follow. Don is survived by his loving wife, Carol Wise; children, Mike Wise, Chris Wise, Donya Wise Paull and Matt Willson; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Don was born in Jefferson, GA and graduated from Southern Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He started his own company, Engineered Specialty Products (ESP) where he worked for over 30 years until he retired. He enjoyed traveling and playing tennis. He will be remembered as a...

Betty Jean Hayes King of Marietta passed away at home peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on April 8, 2024 having just recently turned 91. She joins her husband Harold Leon King and many other family and friends that preceded her. She and Leon both graduated from Marietta High School with Betty being the Salutatorian. They married soon after in 1952 and had 4 children: Terry Leon (Patti), Randy Harold (Tina), Mickey Eugene (Lyn) and LaTricia King Payne (Scott). She was a very supportive wife and homemaker for years and went back to school once the kids were all in school and got her Nursing degree. She was a critical care/recovery/ICU nurse at Kennestone full and part time. In her later...

Kathryn Hennessee, known by her friends and family as "Ena" Hennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 6, at the age of 37. Born on May 19, 1986, in Birmingham, AL. She was the third of four children of Jane Hurst, Boynton Beach, FL and Tim Coefield, Vestavia, AL. Raised in Georgia, Ena was a Marietta, GA native and a graduate of Lassiter High School in 2004. Ena and her true love, Alex, were married in 2014, and thus began their great adventure together which lasted for nearly a decade. Ena saw the world through the lens of a creative artist, and held to a pragmatic perspective of life. Although Ena focused most of her talents on tattooing, she was nonetheless a gifted musician and canvas...

Born 5/16/1936 to Ruth and Hilliard Barfield, Barbara was raised as an only child. She married the love of her life, Gene Eason at age sixteen and became a world traveler, spending time with him in Germany and then several other bases before settling back in Marietta, Georgia, her hometown, where they raised two children. She and Gene loved to dance and could often be found at a square dance or round dance on Friday and Saturday nights. Barbara worked for many years as a secretary at First Christian Church and then St. Jude's Episcopal Church. She loved to draw and paint, sang in the church choir, and visited many places in the US. She traveled as often as she could, and especially enjoyed...

Born 5/16/1936 to Ruth and Hilliard Barfield, Barbara was raised as an only child. She married the love of her life, Gene Eason at age sixteen and became a world traveler, spending time with him in Germany and then several other bases before settling back in Marietta, Georgia, her hometown, where they raised two children. She and Gene loved to dance and could often be found at a square dance or round dance on Friday and Saturday nights. Barbara worked for many years as a secretary at First Christian Church and then St. Jude's Episcopal Church. She loved to draw and paint, sang in the church choir, and visited many places in the US. She traveled as often as she could, and especially enjoyed...

Robert E. Mantell, Sr, 84 of Blue Ridge and formerly of Kennesaw died Sunday March 23rd. Robert loved God and lived his life by God's principals which gave him a sweet spirit with a servants heart. Robert was known to stop along the way to help his friends and total strangers alike if he saw a need. Robert was a friend to all and always greeted people with a big dimpled smile and an encouraging word or two. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his them. Fishing was lifetime hobby that he was able to share with his family and friends. He would fish tournaments with the Bassmasters Club and would always take the kids fishing while on camping trips. Robert leaves behind his wife,...

Jerry Marra, of Middleton, WI, a worldclass husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died suddenly on March 20, 2024. He was 68 years old. Born in Freeport, New York, the first of Ralph and Frances Marra's five boys, he was fortunate to spend his formative years in Lakewood, New York. Jerry was a hard-working student and standout athlete. Known as "Jerry the Runner," he set high school records in track and qualified for the NY State Cross Country meet. He ran track in college and finished his "one and only" marathon in under three hours, fitting in his training while working and raising his young family. Jerry graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He earned his...

Lauren Anne Teague, beloved wife, joyful mother, and inspiring believer, passed away peacefully in her home on the first day of spring, March 19, 2024. Gone all too soon, she embraced a life of love, delight, and humility to her family, friends, and faith. Lauren's memory will forever be treasured by her husband of 18 years, Joshua Teague, and their four radiant daughters: Nora Praise (15), Quinn Abigail (13), Felicity "Ellie" Jane (10), and Anna Lou (7). Unwaveringly, Lauren pointed them to Christ, shaping them by His unyielding love and grace. She is also survived by her dear mother, brother, three sisters, and extended family, with the comfort that they will be reunited one day in...

GUNNING, Jordan Reid. After an extended hospitalization, Jordan Reid Gunning returned to his Heavenly Father on March 13, 2024. He was born to Robert James and Sheryl Anne Gunning on April 5, 1981. He and his little brother, Loren James Gunning, were an adorable pair of happy, red-headed boys and the pride of their parents. Jordan was a born artist, spending many hours creating detailed drawings and learning guitar. His other passions included movies and music. His family attended Bethany United Methodist Church in Mableton, Georgia and Due West United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia where Jordan enjoyed some of his happiest times in the church youth group. He was always a good student...

GUNNING, Jordan Reid. After an extended hospitalization, Jordan Reid Gunning returned to his Heavenly Father on March 13, 2024. He was born to Robert James and Sheryl Anne Gunning on April 5, 1981. He and his little brother, Loren James Gunning, were an adorable pair of happy, red-headed boys and the pride of their parents. Jordan was a born artist, spending many hours creating detailed drawings and learning guitar. His other passions included movies and music. His family attended Bethany United Methodist Church in Mableton, Georgia and Due West United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia where Jordan enjoyed some of his happiest times in the church youth group. He was always a good student...

Wayne Owen Henry, 87, of Marietta, GA was born on December 5th, 1936 to Beauford and Ruby Henry. He passed on March 11th, 2024. He served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years. He then worked as a telecommunications engineer at AT&T for 30 years. He was an avid reader who also enjoyed genealogy as a hobby. He is preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Henry and his son, Jeffrey Henry. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Henry; sister, Irene Able; children, Andrea (David) Payne and Brian (Kelley) Henry; six grandchildren; Lizzie (Josh) Godbout, Chris Payne, Ashley (Phil) Palm, Kimberly (Justin) Bielat, Zach Henry, Caleb Henry; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will...

Charlie Grady Hamrick, Jr, of Atlanta, Georgia entered his eternal rest on March 7th, 2024 at 87 years of age. Grady was born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia. He grew up in a home with his parents, two older sisters and a large extended family. He was the adored only son and the responsibility of his sisters while his parents worked in the textile mill in town. He met his future wife, Jackie Wade, in high school. She was a majorette and he was a drummer in the high school band. They were married on Christmas Day, 1955 at home and were married for 68 years. Their married life took them to Atlanta, San Francisco and to Jacksonville, Florida where they resided the majority of their lives. They...