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Martha Sue Paulk - June 30, 1946 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Woodstock)

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Thomas Harold Phillips - May 04, 1956 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas Harold Phillips.

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Carolyn Leonrd Brock - August 12, 1925 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Woodstock)

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Helen Faye Bradburn - November 14, 1935 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Woodstock)

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Elizabeth Ann Berger - August 14, 1935 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Woodstock)

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Gary Frank Thompson, Jr. - October 21, 1988 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Woodstock)

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Mary Catherine Webb - January 15, 1979 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Catherine Webb.

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Phyllis Gale Jones - December 18, 1941 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Woodstock)

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Joanne Adams - March 19, 1946 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Woodstock)

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Tam N. Luong - September 01, 1944 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Tam Ngoc Luong, 77, of Woodstock, GA, peacefully passed away on Sunday March 20th, 2022, in his room while surrounded by his loving wife and children. Mr. Tam was born on September 1st, 1944, Saigon, Vietnam, where he spent his first 56 years of life. He was actively a part of the commendable Navy who fought multiple great battles. Although strenuous, he worked his hardest in order to provide care and earnings for his family. On the year of 2000, he along with his wife, Mrs. Tien Thanh Pham-Luong, migrated to the United States to find a new opportunity. Here, the hardship continued, but yet he still pushed forward, all for the sake of his family.  In his earlier years at Woodstock, he worked as a custodian for Chattahoochee Technical College. Due to his attentive nature, he made many friends, and those around him enjoyed his presence. He persisted his labor until September of 2018, when he acted as a guarantor for his children and grandchildren to move to the United States, so they, too, could find a new opportunity. With his family with him, Mr. Tam continued to support each and every member with their studies or ambitions to the greatest extent. He was his family's advisor and mentor, guiding them through each step with his vast knowledge and understanding. He was proud of each family member's accomplishments, no matter how large or small. His contentment was then reflected on his warm and loving smile that heartened everyone. Mr. Tam is preceded in death by his parents, Tuyen Doan and Cam Luong.

Mr. Tam is survived by his wife, Tien Thanh Pham-Luong of Woodstock; his children, Tram Luong, Thy Luong, Thuyen Luong; his children in-laws, Hieu Pham, Hung Pham, Chi Nguyen; and his grandchildren, Long Pham, Khoi Pham. In place of flowers, please consider making a donation to Agape Hospice in honor of Tam.

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Catherine Miles Kilminster - August 05, 1936 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Catherine (Cathy) Miles Kilminster, 85, of Canton, GA died at Northside Hospital – Cherokee on early Sunday morning, March 20, 2022 as a result of an abdominal aneurysm and resulting heart failure. She was born in Darlington, MD on August 5, 1936 to her late parents, James Miles Murphy and Angeline Hopkins (Carr) Murphy. She is survived by her husband of 61 years of marriage, David (Dave) Taylor Kilminster, daughter Kathi (Ralph) K. Viehman and granddaughter Claire A. Viehman, all of Bluffton, SC, and niece Suzanne (Clark) E. Nickerson of Canton, GA

She was predeceased by her sister Betty (William) Sullivan of Lewes, DE and brother-in-law, Alan E. Kilminster of Ft. Collins, CO.

Cathy's interests in life were talking, working, reading, traveling, and investing money. She loved to talk to people and never met a person with whom she couldn't communicate. She worked in a myriad of jobs, staying only if they were interesting or until she learned all there was to know about the job, at which point she became bored and started looking for a new challenge. She started her first full time job the day after graduating from North Harford High School in Harford County, Maryland. She remained closely connected to her high school graduating class, serving as the contact for all class activities over the years after graduation.

Reading was a passion and she always had a stack of books to read, returning them to the library as fast as she finished them and checking out more. If there was a limit, she checked them out on Dave's account.

In 1999, she started her job of a lifetime as Office Manager with a small financial advisory firm in Hunt Valley, MD. She was the first employee of the firm, using the owner's coffee table in his living room as her desk. She loved this job as it combined her interest in people (the clients) with her interest in investing. She subscribed to a number of high-end investment advisory publications to further her knowledge of market conditions and investment advice. She stayed until she and Dave were 78 and decided that they needed to start traveling since they were not getting any younger.

After retiring, she and Dave started on a program of traveling. She had visited all fifty states in the USA. In 1975, she and Dave spent two weeks touring Greece with four friends. She and Dave also spent a week touring England, Wales, and Scotland with Dave's aunt. They traveled extensively until the Covid-19 virus halted that.

A Memorial Service will be held on April 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Waleska United Methodist Church, 7340 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska, GA. She will be cremated and, upon Dave’s passing, their ashes will be comingled and the urn buried in the Darlington (MD) Community Cemetery in the town where she was born.

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Annette Suzanne Jenkins - August 06, 1959 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Annette Suzanne Jenkins.

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Andrew Fesuk - April 06, 1944 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Woodstock)

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Bonnie Rae Allen - March 19, 1949 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Bonnie Allen passed away in Georgia on March 18, 2021, the day before her 73rd birthday.

Bonnie was born to Frank and Minnie Clark in Arcola, IL. She loved growing up in her small town with siblings Janice, Barbara, and Terry, with whom she enjoyed helping out at her family's Sweet Shop.

After marrying the love of her life, James Allen of Tuscola, IL, she was a devoted Navy and airline pilot's wife and became a mother to their daughter Heather.

Bonnie was a beloved and loving lady who enjoyed talking with her family often and cherished her dogs. She also loved traveling the world with her husband and daughter to places like London and Paris, going snow skiing in Coloroda and Utah, and enjoying sunny beaches in Hawaii and Jamaica.

Bonnie deeply loved being a grandmother and spending much time with grandson Austin and granddaughter AInsley. Always enjoying going to movies and visiting Disney World with them many times over the years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Minnie Clark, sister Barbara Frost and brother Terry Clark.

She is survived by her devoted husband of over 50 years, Jim, their daughter Heather and her husband Jay, grandchildren Austin and Ainsley, sister Jan Tay as well as several nieces and nephews.

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Maria G. Hogg - November 25, 1939 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Hogg is survived by her sons, Bill Hogg (Anne) and Chris Hogg (Traci); grandchildren CJ, Caroline, and Christian Hogg.

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Joseph Charles Massaro - November 03, 1945 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Charles Massaro.

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Thomas Bowen Brewer - August 10, 1950 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Thomas Bowen Brewer, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Kennestone Hospital following an extended illness. He was seventy-one.

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Dale Dean Rose - December 12, 1932 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Dale Dean Rose, Sr., 89, passed awayMarch 16, 2022 at his home in White, GA. He is survived by Mona, his wife of over 60 years. Also mourning Dale are his children and their spouses Dale Jr. and Beth Rose, Janine and Carl Nielsen; grandchildren Adam, Rose, Trey, and Annabelle. His children's in-laws Linda and Ralph Sneed and Patty and Dennis Nielsen were a significant part of Dale's life.

The son of the late Herschel Herbert Rose and Thelma Cora Grove, Dale came from a family of 16 children. He is survived by siblings Bobby, Ron and his favorite little sister Nancy.

A veteran of the US Navy, Dale served as a photographer in the Korean War. Following his service, he took a job with IBM as a computer repairman. Dale was a true Mr. Fix-it. He never met a piece of machinery he couldn't repair. Even when everyone else had given up. Even the experts. Especially the experts.

Dale was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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Samuel Thomas Moss - April 20, 1982 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Samuel Thomas Moss.

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Marie Shore Malloy - November 15, 1932 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Marie Shore Malloy 89 of Woodstock departed this life peacefully to journey home Tuesday March 15, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Marietta, Ga to Roy and Era Marie Allen Shore, Sr., Marie lived a blessed and full life. Her southern charm, beautiful smile, warm welcomes, hospitality and genuine care for all, positively touched and influenced the lives of those who knew her for five minutes or her entire life.

Marie was the Queen of Atlanta’s Tulip Festival at Hurt Park, a coach, community volunteer, realtor. The one aspect of her life she loved more than anything was being a mom. She married Russell Gordon Malloy Jr., and had four children to whom she devoted herself and filled with inspiration and love.

She could literally be found at every single event her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participated, watching in support as their biggest fan. Her support reflected who she was and all she wanted to share and pass on to her family. She provided love, guidance, advice, but more than anything, unconditional love. She was proud of each family members accomplishment, but more important to her was the quality of character displayed by and type of people her children were before, during, and after each accomplishment.

Mrs. Malloy is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Era Shore, Sr.

Survivors include children, Lynne M. Malloy of Woodstock, Leigh M. Hudson (Keith) of Marietta, Lesli M. Taylor (Terry) of Marietta, Russell Gordon Malloy III, Tray (Melanie); brother, Roy Shore, Jr. (Janet), nephew Roy Shore III; seven grandchildren (KeLeigh, Kacie, Lindsay, Drew, Matt, Madison, T.J.) and five great grandchildren (Nathaniel, Jaxon, Antonio, Jacob, Jonah).

Services to honor the life of Mrs. Marie Shore Malloy will be Sunday March 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Poole Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the service hour.

Burial will follow for family only at Mountain View Cemetery in Marietta.

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Mary Dale Watkins - September 14, 1928 - March 14, 2022

Departed: 03/14/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Dale Watkins 93 of Atlanta departed this life Monday March 14, 2022, at her residence with her loving husband at her side. Dale was born in McDonough, Ga. To her parents Harvey and Agnes Blissit Woodward. Dale was married to her loving husband for over 50 years, she was an avid Gardner, loved to travel and spend time with her family; Dale was a wonderful people person, Dale was a member of the Collins Memorial United Methodist Church, she will be missed by all who knew her.

Dale is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Agnes Woodward, children, Peggy Lynn Wright, William Howard Wright. Survivors include her loving husband John Watkins, children Joan Watkins Church, John Dale Wright, and James Walker Wright. A Graveside service will be Saturday March 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM from the Enon Cemetery in Woodstock, Ga

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Richard Joseph Burke - January 31, 1957 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Woodstock)

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Lawrence Dennis Gibson - October 12, 1959 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Woodstock)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Lawrence Dennis Gibson, age 62 of Woodstock, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1959. He was the son of the late William Henry Gibson and Hazel Mildred Coggins Gibson.

Mr. Gibson's career spanned over four decades in the Paint Business in Atlanta as he has worked at many of the Benjamin Moore Paint Stores in and around the city over these many years. Dennis worked at in.SIDE.out Paint Centers (East Cobb and Roswell) over the last three years. Dennis Also worked at Integrity Paints, East Cobb Paints, Armistead Paints and Northside Decorating over the last fifteen years. Dennis was one of the best color guys in the business and was able to "eyeball" almost any color match. He knew the portfolio of industry products inside and out and was able to quickly formulate a product recommendation for Professional Painters and homeowners alike. When he wasn't working Dennis enjoyed being outdoors whether he was traveling to a beach, fishing, or golfing he loved being outside. But what truly brought joy to Dennis' heart was spending time and laughing with anyone and everyone.

Mr. Gibson is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Danny Gibson; and step-son Bradley Harrell.Mr. Gibson is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Darleen Harrell-Gibson; sons, Justin Gibson and Brandon Gibson; sisters, Kathy Temples and Susie Nash; brother, Gary Gibson; grand-daughter, Aurora Gibson; and mother of his sons, Sharon Fields. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other extended family also survive.

The family of Mr. Gibson will receive family and friends on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from 9:30 in the morning until 10:30 in the morning at Poole Funeral Home in Woodstock. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 10:30 in the morning following the visitation, in the chapel of Poole Funeral Home.

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Alice Dotzauer - August 18, 1930 - March 12, 2022

Departed: 03/12/2022 (Woodstock)

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Berry Hansel Pendley - April 21, 1945 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Woodstock)

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Poole Funeral Home and Cremation Services is deeply rooted in the Woodstock community, actively participating in local events and supporting organizations that benefit area residents. This commitment to community involvement reflects their dedication to serving families beyond the funeral home's doors, fostering strong relationships built on trust and compassion.

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In times of sorrow, it's essential to have a trusted partner by your side. Poole Funeral Home and Cremation Services is dedicated to providing exceptional funeral services that honor the memory of your loved one. With their compassionate staff, comprehensive services, and commitment to community involvement, you can trust that they will handle every detail with care and precision. Contact them today to learn more about how they can support you during this difficult time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

What is the purpose of an obituary?

The primary purpose of an obituary is to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing and to provide details about their funeral or memorial service. It also serves as a way to honor and celebrate the person's life.

Who writes an obituary?

Obituaries are typically written by family members or close friends of the deceased, although they can also be written by funeral home staff or professional writers. In some cases, the deceased person may have written their own obituary in advance.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about their funeral or memorial service.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the notice and help readers remember the person.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

You can usually submit an obituary to a newspaper online or by contacting their obituary department directly. Be sure to follow their guidelines for format, length, and content.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, you can write your own obituary in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life is remembered in the way you want. Just be sure to share it with your loved ones so they know what you want.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication and the length of the notice. Some newspapers offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge several hundred dollars.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms where you can publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com or Tributes.com. These sites often offer more flexibility and reach than traditional newspapers.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

Online obituaries typically remain available for several years or even permanently, depending on the platform's policies.

Can I make corrections to an obituary after it's been published?

If you need to make corrections to an obituary after it's been published, contact the publication or online platform directly. They may be able to make changes or issue a correction notice.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

If you're not comfortable writing an obituary yourself, consider asking a friend or family member for help. You can also hire a professional writer or ask your funeral home for assistance.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, humor can be an appropriate way to celebrate a person's life and personality in an obituary. Just be sure to keep it respectful and tasteful.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about how to handle sensitive information such as cause of death or personal struggles, consider consulting with family members or a trusted advisor.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person's memory.

What if I'm not sure about the details of someone's life?

If you're not sure about certain details of someone's life, don't hesitate to ask other family members or friends for help. You can also try searching online or reviewing documents such as birth certificates or passports.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?

To ensure accuracy in an obituary, double-check all facts and spellings before submitting it for publication. It's also a good idea to have multiple people review it for errors.

Can I publish an obituary in multiple languages?

Yes, some publications and online platforms offer translation services or allow you to publish an obituary in multiple languages. This can be especially helpful for families with international connections.

What if I need to delay publishing an obituary?

If you need to delay publishing an obituary due to circumstances such as a delayed funeral or private service, let the publication or online platform know as soon as possible.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Yes, social media can be a powerful tool for sharing an obituary with friends and family who may not see it in a traditional publication. Just be sure to follow each platform's guidelines for sharing sensitive content.

How do I handle condolences and messages after publishing an obituary?

You can usually receive condolences and messages through the online platform where you published the obituary or through traditional mail. Be sure to respond promptly and gratefully to those who reach out.

What if I'm struggling emotionally after writing an obituary?

If you're struggling emotionally after writing an obituary, don't hesitate to reach out to friends, family, or a professional counselor for support. Writing an obituary can be a difficult task, but it can also be a therapeutic way to process your grief.

Can I use an obituary as a way to celebrate someone's life?

Absolutely! An obituary is a unique opportunity to share stories and memories about someone's life and achievements. Use it as a way to celebrate their legacy and impact on those around them.

How do I preserve an original copy of the obituary?

You can usually obtain a copy of the published obituary from the publication or online platform. Consider saving it digitally or printing it out for safekeeping as a keepsake.