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.
Donavan English Jones
Aug 1, 2022
Donavon English Jones, 83, of Carrollton, passed away on August 01, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Judy
Jul 27, 2022
Judy Apple, 78, of Milton, Georgia passed away on July 27th, 2022, in her home. She was born December 12, 1943, in Bryan, Texas and was the daughter of the late Spencer and Mary Anne Apple. Judy attended Franklin Grammar School, Highlandview Junior High, and Corvallis High School. She also attended Southern Oregon College in Ashland, Oregon for a...
Walter Tesmer Ausfeld
Jul 26, 2022
Walter Tesmer Ausfeld, Jr. was a caring husband, father, “Grandaddy,” and friend. He died at age 64, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle to recover from a lung transplant. Walter was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 10, 1957, to the late Walter Tesmer Ausfeld, Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Upchurch Ausfeld (Lib)....
Richard Lee Nelson
Jul 25, 2022
Richard Lee Nelson passed away on July 25, 2022 at the age of 68, in Gainesville, GA after a 4-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy “PSP”. Richard was born on September 24, 1953 in Casper, WY. Like his mother Rosa Nelson, he always had a passion for the more beautiful things in life. At a young age, his mother...
Chuck
Jul 24, 2022
Preston Charles (Chuck) Osley, Jr., 76, of Rome, GA, passed away early Sunday morning, July 24, 2022, following a long illness. He was born on November 26, 1945, in Atlanta, GA, and was the son of the late Preston Charles Osley Sr. and Marlee Barnes Osley. Chuck graduated from Armuchee high school in 1966. He was an avid fisherman...

Karl Brian Anderson
Jul 21, 2022
Karl Brian Anderson was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on 07/13/1947. Mr. Anderson passed away on 07/21/2022 in Bartow county. Leaf Cremation will be handling Mr. Anderson's arrangements.
Andrew Graves, Jr.
Jul 21, 2022
Andrew Graves Jr, 67, of Euharlee, GA passed away on July 21, 2022. He was born on October 24, 1954 in Marietta, GA. He was the son of the late Andrew Graves Sr. and Mary Leo Setser. He was an avid hunter, fisher, and hiker who loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodworking and worked in construction. Andy was...
Christopher Mark Manikowski
Jul 21, 2022
Christopher M. Manikowski, 59, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on July 21st, 2022. Chris was born in Los Angeles, California on December 29th, 1962, and was the beloved son of Theresa Manikowski and the late Paul R. Manikowski. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Manikowski in 2010. Chris attended Crestwood High School in Dunwoody, GA. Chris...
Leah Ann Seymour
Jul 19, 2022
Leah Ann Seymour, 84 passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Kennesaw, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rondal and Lavergne Bishop, and her husband, Harvey Lynn Seymour of Marietta, GA. She and Harvey are survived by son Kyle, of Marietta, GA, daughter Kelly of Clinton, TN, and four grandchildren; Austin Ambrose of Florence, SC, Julian...
William Larry Henderson
Jul 19, 2022
William "Larry" Henderson passed away on July 19, 2022 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Larry was born on January 12, 1958 in Canton, Georgia and died at the age of 64 years old. He attended Macedonia and Cherokee High Schools. Soon after he married his high school sweetheart in 1976. The two enjoyed a...
Donna Marie Whitmire
Jul 11, 2022
Donna Marie Whitmire formerly of Okeechobee Fla passed away Monday July 11, 2022 peacefully at home with her sister by her side. Donna is preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Marie Cherry, mother Mary Yuda, and sister Teresa Lynn Whitmire of Okeechobee Fl …father Charles G. Whitmire of Acworth Ga She is survived by granddaughters Kyla Andrews and...

Danny Ingram
Jul 9, 2022
Danny Ingram was born on 04/24/1961. He passed away on 07/09/2022 in Pickens county. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Patricia Ann Popham
Jul 7, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Newsome Popham age 84, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 at a local hospital. Mrs. Popham was born in Rome, GA on December 23, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents; Lossie Webb and Grady Newsome, her sisters; Doris N. Smith and Jacqueline (Jackie) Howell, and her beloved husband of 43 years, Harold J....
David Lee Holden
Jul 4, 2022
David Lee Holden January 11, 1948 – July 4, 2022 Mr. David Lee Holden, age 74, of Lindale, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Holden was born in Rome, Georgia on January 11, 1948, son of the late William “Bill” Holden and the late Mary Jestine Kernes Holden. Preceding Mr....
Charlotte Perron Garris
Jul 2, 2022
Marie-Louisette Charlotte Perron Garris, 95, died July 2, 2022 in Suwanee, Georgia. She was born April 19, 1927 in Quebec City, Canada, the daughter of Marie-Louise Gingras Perron and Gratien Perron. Charlotte grew up in Quebec City, the seventh of thirteen siblings. After completing secondary and professional studies, she worked as a secretary and subsequently joined the Royal Canadian...
James Patrick Mercks
Jun 29, 2022
James Patrick Mercks was brought into this world innocent on June 20, 1984. He left this world just as innocent on June 29, 2022. He graduated from Woodstock High School. He was always easy to find, you just had to look for the girls surrounding him. He brought joy and love to everyone who was lucky enough to meet...

Mary E. Brown
Jun 27, 2022
Mary E. Brown was born on 02/09/1957, in Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Brown passed away on 6/27/2022, in Fulton county. Her arrangements are being handled by Leaf Cremation.
Deanna Marie Thelen
Jun 27, 2022
Dee Thelen, better known as Mom, Grandma, Gigi, or Grandma Dee, died suddenly and unexpectedly June 27, 2022 at age 76. She was born July 14, 1945 in Shelby, Nebraska, the daughter of Milford and Arlene Johansen. She graduated from Shelby High School, and later continued her education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Piano Pedagogy from Illinois...
Randall Geoffrey Risher
Jun 26, 2022
Randall Geoffrey Risher, 66, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2022. Randy is survived by his sons Christopher and Shawn; granddaughters, Bailee, Charlotte, and Hannah; brother, Dennis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Benjamin and Hattie Risher. Randy was born August 13, 1955 in Norfolk County, Virginia. He graduated from St....