Major Thomas B Rees, Jr., USAF (Ret)
Mar 15, 2023
Thomas B. Rees, Jr., 81, passed away at home on March 15, 2023, after a short illness.
He was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 9, 1941, and was the son of the late Thomas B. and Virginia Gaston Rees. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynne Gladwell Rees, his son Thomas (Trey) and his...
David Weakland
Mar 12, 2023
Mr. David Patrick Weakland 54 of Canton departed this life Sunday March 13, 2023. David as born in Warren, MI to his parents; Kenneth and Carolyn Carpenter Weakland. David loved bowling, swimming, camping, and listening to music. David is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Weakland.
Survivors include his parents Kenneth and Carolyn Weakland, siblings, Kevin Weakland (Joanne),...
Melisa Phillips Fortgang
Mar 11, 2023
Mrs. Melisa Phillips Fortgang passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Melisa was born to Tom and Betty Phillips in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 1966. She was always on the honor roll in school and was recognized her senior year by the “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” publication while attending Sprayberry...
Joseph Richard Cassidy
Mar 10, 2023
Joe Cassidy, extraordinary dad, obsessed with the show COPS (actually, any police related show), dog lover of Dixie Mae and Thor, a man who loved his Scally Caps, laughed until he cried watching the movie “A Christmas Story” especially when Ralphie comes down the stairs in a bunny suit, a great friend and a humble man who loved his...
Michael Shane Williams
Mar 7, 2023
Mr. Michael Shane Williams 53 of Acworth departed this life Tuesday March 7, 2023, at his residence. Shane was born in Marietta to his parents, Henry and Billie Ann Henderson, he was an avid Georgia Bulldogs’ fan, he also loved his Atlanta Braves. Mr. Williams was a Truck Driver for many years and drove for both Budweiser and...
Oscar Fred Kirkley, Jr
Mar 6, 2023
Oscar Fred Kirkley Jr., Major USAF (Ret.)
Major Oscar Fred Kirkley, Jr., age 74, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Woodstock, Georgia. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he served 17 years as an officer in the United States Air Force. He was passionate about serving his country that he loved with a couple tours of...
Trevor Atkinson
Mar 3, 2023
Trevor Bruce Atkinson
June 10, 1968 – March 3, 2023
Trevor Bruce Atkinson, age 54, of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. He was born in Portland, Maine, the son of Bruce and Virginia Atkinson. Trevor was a 1986 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School in Standish, Maine, and then graduated from The University of...
Martha Smith
Mar 3, 2023
Martha Benton Smith, 84, of Matthews, NC, passed away on March 3, 2023. She was born in Guntersville, AL, on January 11,1939 to the late William Nathan and Josie Alma Parker Benton. Martha is preceded by her husband, Edward Barrett Smith.Martha moved to Atlanta in 1958, where she worked for Southern Airways as a flight attendant. She wed Harry...
