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.
Christopher Dean Adkins
Aug 22, 2023
Christopher Adkins, 61, of Woodstock, GA, passed away on August 22, 2023.
Chris was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Elbert “Billy” Adkins and Nancy Leola Register White. Chris grew up with his first wife, Helen, and they raised their son, Jesse, and daughter, Brandy together until the kids were teenagers. Chris worked for Ryder Truck...
Margaret Holman Rayle
Aug 22, 2023
Margaret Holman Rayle, age 98, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, at her home in Atlanta, GA surrounded by her three children. Margaret was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on August 27, 1924, to Hallie Davis Holman and Harold Russell Holman. The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio when Margaret was nine years old, and she attended Lakewood High School....
James Lloyd Macdonald
Aug 19, 2023
James Lloyd MacDonald, age 64, of Kennesaw, GA (Formerly of Flint, MI), passed away peacefully in the arms of his family from advanced Parkinson’s & Dementia on August 19, 2023 at Northstar Place in Kennesaw, GA. He was born August 23, 1958 in Flint, MI, the son of the late Dwight & Marion MacDonald. Jim served in the United...
Richard Douglas Henkel
Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Richard Douglas Henkel, 68, of Cumming, GA, passed away on August 18, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1954, in Galion, Ohio, to Eugene and Hazel Henkel.
Richard is survived by his children, Erik (Jenna) Henkel, Kelley (Adam) Lagimoniere, and Julia (Zach) Bennett, and his cherished grandchildren, Veronika, Harrison, Hazel, Greysen, Claire, and...
Margie Carolyn Johnson Mcgowan
Aug 17, 2023
Margie Carolyn, peacefully passed away on August 17,2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1931, in Calhoun, Ga., to Roberta Poarch Johnson and Robert Lee Johnson.
Margie was a kind and delightful person who had a deep love for her family. She was always there to...
Willard Kenneth "Kenny" Farist
Aug 16, 2023
Willard Kenneth (Kenny) Farist, 77 of Rydal, GA passed away August 16, 2023.
He was born September 24, 1948 in Acworth, GA to the late Willard and Leila Farist.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents Willard & Leila Croft Farist and grandparents Judson & Azzie Farist and Joseph &...
Kathy Jo Sharpe Mansfield
Aug 15, 2023
Kathy Jo Sharpe Mansfield passed away on August 15, 2023 in Acworth, Georgia. She was born in Somerset, KY on April 27, 1955 to William Gregory and Joann Sharpe. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1973 and attended Eastern Kentucky State University.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and her...
Cora Mable Case
Aug 15, 2023
Cora Mable McFadden Case, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15,2023 in Cleveland, Georgia. She was born in the State of South Carolina on November 30, 1937 to Loree Anna McFadden (Mama Mack).
She was preceded in death by her mother, father and a sister. She was also preceded...
Morris Aaron Kinnee
Aug 14, 2023
Morris Aaron Kinnee, 75, of Acworth, GA passed away on August 14, 2023 in Acworth, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Sandria Franjoi Morris
Aug 14, 2023
Sandria Franjoi Morris, 19, of Griffin, GA passed away on August 14, 2023. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Betty Louise Austin
Aug 13, 2023
Betty Louise Austin went to heaven on August 13, 2023. She was born on May 6, 1959 in Centre, Alabama to the late Eugene Evans and Mary Ophelia Austin.
She was also preceded in death by her spouse, Jimmy Buford Austin, Sr.; son, Jimmy Buford Austin, Jr. and granddaughter, Gabriela Inez Ortiz.
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Carl David Joyner
Aug 12, 2023
David was born on Wednesday February 5th, 1964. He was called home at Kennestone Hospital on Saturday August 12, 2023.
David was employed by Site Mix in Tucker GA, as a concrete operator. Known as a devoted hard worker and valued by all that worked with him. He enjoyed watching the Georgia Bulldogs, and the...
Sheldon Harris
Aug 12, 2023
Sheldon Harris, 56, of Georgia passed away on August 12, 2023. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Thomas James Bullock, Sr.
Aug 11, 2023
Thomas James Bullock, Sr., affectionately known as Tom, 74, of Cartersville, GA passed away at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center on Friday, August 11, 2023. Tom was born on January 8, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to the late William Thomas Bullock, Jr. and Virgie Louise Guidry.
Tom is a graduate of Decatur High School and...
John Emmett Reed
Aug 7, 2023
John Emmett Reed, 59 years of age, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away to be with his heavenly Father on 7 August 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on 28 July 1964 to Douglas Andrew Reed Sr. and Robbie Stegall Reed.
He was preceded in death by his older sister, Andrea (Andi) Tamblynne Reed Boren,...
Jerry Paul Shallenberger
Aug 7, 2023
Jerry Paul Shallenberger passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 at the age of 62 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jerry was an Elder in the United Church of God Atlanta, GA congregation. Jerry was a loving father, husband, and follower of Christ above all else; his family and faith was his world.
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Clifford Ray Harmon
Aug 6, 2023
Clifford Ray Harmon, 84 of Tilly, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior at his daughters home in Cherry Log, Georgia on August 6, 2023.
He was born August 3, 1939 in Nogo, Arkansas, township of Smyrna. He was the son of the late Connie Charles Harmon and the late Verlie Tressie Casto....
Mary Alice Howze
Aug 2, 2023
Mary Alice Lane Howze, 65, gracefully departed this earthly realm on August 2, 2023, in Snellville, GA. She was born on March 25, 1958, in Lake Wells, FL, and was a cherished daughter of the late James Edwin Lane, Sr. and Lottie Mae Walker Lane. Mary's journey was preceded by her beloved brother, James E. Lane, Jr.
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