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.
Margaret Helen Shelton
Mar 22, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Shelton died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on March 22, 2025. She was the eldest child of eight, born on July 29, 1958, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, to Brigadier General James E. Shelton and Margaret Joan Shelton.
Raised in a military family, Peggy had the great fortune to travel extensively as a young girl during...
Bette Lynne Waggoner
Mar 20, 2025
Beloved Mom, Wife and Foster-Mom to many, Bette Lynne (Jones) Waggoner, 74, of Temple, Georgia went to be with God on March 20th, 2025.
She was born on January 26th, 1951, NAS North Island Coronado, California and was the daughter of the late Bette Jean Ellison and Charles Eugene Holland.
She Graduated from Imperial Beach's Mar Vista High School in 1969 with...
Patricia Ruth Allen
Mar 19, 2025
Patricia Ruth Allen (83) of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefuly on 03/19/2025.
Originally from Rochester, NY, she loved her life in GA with her dog Sebastian.
She is preceded in death by her son Robert Wayne Allen and survived by her daughters Tracy Allen Boone (Daniel) and Lori Musilli (Tim) and her grandsons Joshua Musilli (Holly), Robert Allen and Brandon Allen.
Her presence...
Ginta Raluca Negreanu
Mar 17, 2025
Ginta Raluca Negreanu, 60, of Commerce, GA passed away on March 17, 2025 in Athens, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Walter Eugene Meredith
Mar 16, 2025
Walter Eugene Meredith, 74, or Roosterville, GA passed away on march 16th, 2025.He was born on June 4th, 1950 in Hogansville, GA to the late Walter and Betty (Garrett) Meredith.Proceeded in death by his loving wife, Karol (Sims) Meredith, his brother Steve, and his parents.He is survived by his daughter Kelley (Jacob) jones, Dakota (Macy) Meredith, brother in laws Larry...
Delindah Thompson
Mar 12, 2025
Delindah Thompson, 71, of Canton, Georgia passed away on March 12, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Antonio Fujihira
Mar 12, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Fujihira, 69, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2025.
Born on November 19,1955 in Saipan, a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Tony was the son of Orodico M. Seman and Ignacia Fujihira. Tony grew up with his siblings - Maria, Jesus, Francisco, Andresina, Jose, Julie, Ana, Joaquin, Odorico and Thomas - in Saipan...
Peggy Murphy Dhonau
Mar 10, 2025
Peggy Murphy Dhonau was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She left this world peacefully with hymns and prayers on March 10, 2025, at the age of 90 in her daughter’s home.
She is survived by her son Keith, daughter Leah (Bruce), grandchildren David (Elle), Daniel (Melissa), and Joshua (Bam), and her great-grandchildren Tay, Tono, Daniella, Archie, Lalisa, and...
Jimmie (Molly) Burton
Mar 5, 2025
A Life of Resilience and Love
Jimmie P. Molly Burton was born on March 18, 1936, in Walls, Mississippi, to the union of Jimmie and Lucille Porter. Jimmie was the second of four children.
Jimmie's journey through life was marked by moments of strength and resilience. She graduated from Booker T. Washington in Memphis, Tennessee in 1954 and relocated to Chicago, Illinois...

Donald Arthur King
Mar 5, 2025
Donald (“D.A.”) Arthur King left this life and his work for the nation that he loved confident that he has done his best. Survived by his best friend, love of his life and undeserved gift-from-heaven wife of 42 years, Sue Lanier King AKA “Angel Girl”, D.A. passed on peacefully after a private battle with cancer.
D.A. was the son of Frank...
Richard T. Davis
Mar 3, 2025
Richard T. Davis passed away on 03/03/2025. He was born 04/05/1959 in Florida and resided in Suches, Georgia. He was married to Lesli Crabtree and was a loving father to Terry, Chris, and Nick Davis.
Dad spent most of his life owning and operating a hair salon. He enjoyed golf, wind surfing and being by the beach.
He is survived by Lesli...
Claudio Luis Azzariti
Mar 1, 2025
Claudio Azzariti, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on 03/01/2025 of natural causes.
Claudio was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Francesco Azzariti and Alicia de Azzariti.Claudio lived in the USA for over 30 years. He was the chief financial officer for Southside Medical Center. He was a member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church.Claudio was predeceased in death by his parents. He is...
Zachery Eugene O'Neal
Feb 27, 2025
Zachery Eugene was born June 8, 1987 in Marietta Ga. He died February 27 2025. He is survived by his girlfriend of the home, Jennifer Hagin, his mother Christy Lovorn, his father Ralph Eugene O'Neal, and his brothers Joshua McCarthy, Dustin Collins and Garrett Lovorn.
Zach was a kind young man who was loved and will be missed by many friends...