obituaries
Recent obituaries in aCWORTH, gEORGIA
The obituaries in the Acworth, Georgia Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Acworth, Georgia's history and identity.
Gordon Bailey Stoner, Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Gordon Bailey Stoner, Jr., passed away on October 5, 2025, at MeSun Hospice in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with his sister by his side.
Born on May 22, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Gordon was the son of the late Betty Herndon Stoner and Gordon Bailey Stoner, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Gordon had a passion for travel—he enjoyed cruises...
Patricia Ann Schoonover
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Schoonover
Age 71 • Marietta, GA
Sunrise: April 19, 1954 • Sunset: October 5, 2025
Patricia Ann Schoonover has officially retired for the final time—this time from her earthly duties—on October 5th, 2025. And if we know Patricia, she didn’t go quietly. She arrived in Heaven with her signature red nails freshly done, ready to roll up...
Ronald Pittman
Oct 5, 2025
Ronald Allan Pittman of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born November 22, 1947 in Austell, Georgia.
Ronald is survived by the love of his life and wife of 49 years, Joan Brown Pittman; brother Kelly Pittman; sister Ann Frazier; two loving children Ronald Brian Pittman (wife...
Thomas Edward Harding
Oct 2, 2025
THOMAS EDWARD HARDING, 71, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on October 2, 2025. He was born in Gary, IN, and was the son of the late Don and Ann Harding.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Robin. Children and bonus children: Tom Harding II (Tammy), Tara Hirsch (Formerly Ed), Mark Vicari (Sandi), and Marcy Rieckhoff. Grandchildren: Americuss...
Rebecca Sue Lowe
Oct 1, 2025
Rebecca S. Lowe, of Emerson, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was the youngest daughter of the late Edgar Eugene “Gene” Poole and Marion “Louise” Smith Poole. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Ben Lowe; her brother, Joseph Walton Poole; nephew, Robert Poole; sister, Nancy Bruce; brothers-in-law, Joel Bruce, Earl LeRoy...
Ellis Attisano
Oct 1, 2025
Mr. Ellis Attisano of Acworth Ga, passed away October 10, 2025. Leaf Cremation of Acworth, GA. is handling his arrangements.
Theodore Anthony Pietrzykowski
Sep 30, 2025
Theodore Anthony Pietrzykowski, 87, of Waleska, GA passed way at home on 09/30/2025.
George Washington Dowdy
Sep 29, 2025
George Washington Dowdy was born February 22, 1944 in Forney Alabama to the late Daniel Harrison Dowdy and Lucille Gertrude Dowdy. He married Joy Derita Ashley in 1965 they were together till 2010 when "Ritter" was called home to be reunited with their son Johnny Ray Dowdy. He was a heavy equipment operator for Florida Rock till he retired in...
Marguerite M. Maletta
Sep 29, 2025
Marguerite “Peggy” M. Maletta (Bernardi), 65, of Douglasville, Georgia entered into eternity peacefully on September 29th with her family and beloved 4-legged princess “Maizey” by her side.
Peggy was born in Natick, Massachusetts on October 20,1959 to Helen (Evans) & Silvio Bernardi. She is preceded in death by her brothers Richard and Vincent Bernardi. She is survived by her high school...
Robert "Bob" Douglas Parry
Sep 27, 2025
Robert “Bob” Parry, 83, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1942, in Longview, WA, to Robert Roy and Florence Johanna Parry. Bob was raised in Milwaukie, OR, and attended Milwaukie High School, where he received a baseball scholarship to Brigham Young University. He later graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree...

Michael Linton Odom
Sep 25, 2025
Michael Linton Odom “Jelly”, 60, of Villa Rica, GA joined the gates of Heaven on Thursday September 25, 2025He was born January 02,1965 in Thomasville, GA and was the son of the late Bobby and Mary Odom.He was also preceded in death by Bobby Odom (father), Mary Odom (mother), and KimDonnell (sister).He loved the outdoors and building cars.He was a...
Betty Carol Argo
Sep 24, 2025
Betty Carol Argo, 70, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on September 24, 2025. Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her.
She was born on September 19, 1955, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to William G. and Betty Lou Ramey, who preceded her in death.
Carol is survived by her son, Don Argo...
Curt Holmes Warfel
Sep 22, 2025
Curt H. Warfel of Canton, GA passed away at home surrounded by his family Sept. 22, 2025 at the age of 70, following a multi year battle with cancer. He was born in Lewistown, PA on August 22, 1955 to Charles H. and Helen V. (Singleton) Warfel - both deceased. Curt graduated from Chief Logan campus of Penn Highlands HS...
Hoyt Gary Hulsey
Sep 18, 2025
Hoyt Gary Hulsey, 91, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 31, 1934 in Marietta Georgia, Hoyt was the son of the late Henry F. Hulsey and Maudie Covington Hulsey. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Hamby Hulsey and son, Gary Hulsey and his sister, Carol Hulsey Stancil.
Hoyt was...
Mary Wayne Dixon
Sep 17, 2025
"Flowers Can Always Make A Girl Happy”
Mary Wayne Dixon passed away peacefully at her home in the late evening of September 17, 2025, with her daughter Ginger by her side. Mary Wayne lived every day to the fullest to create a legacy of beauty, courage, strength and philanthropy that will endure for many generations. Although her health declined in her...
Cassandra Delores Austin
Sep 15, 2025
Cassandra D. Austin, 83, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2025.
She was born on May 1, 1942, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Ernest Harris and Frances Womack. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Addie “Micki” Harris of The Shirelles, Priscilla Carter, Ernestine Siegel, and her brother Gregory Prevost.
At a...
Finley David Lunsford
Sep 14, 2025
Finley David Lunsford, 84, of Calhoun, GA passed away on September 14, 2025.
He was born in Georgia to the late Doshia Mae and John Noel Lunsford.
He is also preceded in death by his sister Marie Lunsford Flood, and his brothers Benny, James and Jerry Lunsford.
He was an avid fisherman. One of his favorite places to be was out on the...
Ann Leutwiler Stiber
Sep 14, 2025
Ann Leutwiler Stiber, 78, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her assisted living community, The Georgian Lakeside in Roswell, GA. She was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, in 1947, where she attended Our Lady of the Pillar School in Creve Coeur, MO through middle school. Ann’s family later moved to Clearwater, Florida, where she graduated...
Loyice Jean Boateng
Sep 10, 2025
Loyice Jean Boateng passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Loganville, Georgia. She was born on April 21, 1947, in Vienna, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Otis West and Gussie (Lewis) West. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Nanette Hart and Rosie Mae Colbert.
Loyice attended public schools in Vienna, Georgia. After...