Our History
White Columns Funeral Chapel in Mableton was advertised as "the first fully planned funeral home facility in Cobb county" in the Marietta Daily Journal. The first and only full service funeral home in Mableton, Gene Davis Funeral Home was built in 1965 by Gene and Betty Davis. It was their dream come true and they raised their children in their footsteps to serve the community and to help those during such a difficult time. In 1974, the funeral home officially took the name White Columns Funeral Chapel (a nickname for the Mableton location by Gene). White Columns has continually strived for improving our original building by adding on a large showroom and installing solar panels. We will continue to make improvements in the future to make our home a cozy, comfortable place to be.
Over the years, our families have returned home for our services from Douglasville, Smyrna, Marietta, Atlanta and beyond. It is our commitment to care for the families we serve as if they were our own. We help families from every culture pay tribute to the life that has been lived. We invite you to call, ask questions and come to visit our funeral home. When you get to know us, you will feel at ease as we organize a tribute that will bring comfort to those left behind. We assist your family in planning a funeral that meets your needs and your loved ones wishes. Whether you prefer our chapel or your place of worship, a traditional service with visiting and viewing, a memorial service with cremation or a green burial; we are here to prepare a meaningful experience to honor your loved one. We will listen to you and help to arrange a celebration of the life lived. We encourage you to call with questions and to visit us for a personal tour.
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Craig Yarroll Manager
Craig is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer as well as a Certified Crematory Operator and Life Insurance agent. He started in the funeral profession in 2007 in Augusta before graduating from mortuary college and serving families in South Cobb. He considers it an honor and privilege to be able to serve the families of White Columns Chapel with the same love and care they have received over the last 60 years.
Outside of the funeral home Craig enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping with his wife, Misty, shuttling their son, Bradley, around and barbecuing. -
Rosie Guerrero Office Manager
Rosie works with doctors offices and Vital Records to ensure that death certificates are signed and certified as quickly as possible. She moved to Cobb County from Texas in 1996. After working as a Medical Assistant for eight years, she yearned to serve the community in a different capacity -- funeral service. Not only is she active in her church, Saint Thomas The Apostle in Smyrna; she is also very family oriented and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren as well as horseback riding.
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Allie O'Hare Funeral Director Apprentice
Allie was born and raised in Douglasville, GA where she graduated from Chapel Hill High School. Following high school she attended Georgia State University. It wasn't until a few years later when she found her calling in the funeral service industry. Once Allie realized her passion for helping families she followed her path and later graduated with honors from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 2020. Allie spends most of her free time spoiling her rescue dog, Boots and visiting with her sister, Natalie and nephew, Avery.
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Billy Davis Funeral Assistant
Billy Davis has been serving the community as a Visitation Assistant and Funeral Assistant for years. He has lived in Cobb County all of his life and married the love of his life, Paulette, "Polly" Davis in 1966. In his earlier years he was a member of Local 48 International Association of Heat and Frost Workers for 33 years before retiring and running Barnes Hardware (Lower Store) for 10 years. When he is not helping at the funeral home Billy enjoys his 2 children, 4 grandchildren, taking care of his chickens and tending to his garden.
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Renee Chester Visitation Assistant
Renee was born and raised in Cobb County, She has been married for 36 years to her husband, Rick who she has 2 adult children with and 4 wonderful grandchildren. She has been a member of Floyd Road Baptist Church for over 10 years. Before serving the community as a visitation assistant she worked as an OB/GYN nurse for 25 years with 23 of those years being with the same doctor.
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Pansy Wise Visitation Assistant
