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.
Vera Lou Gravley
Jun 9, 2022
Vera Lou Post Gravley, 91, of Menlo, GA passed away on June 09, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Husband, John T. Gravley; daughters, Charlotte Johnston, Gwen Brookshire and Gloria Gail Gravley; sons, Glenn Gravley and Carl Gravley and one grandson, Dustin Chastain. She is survived by her children Doyle (Patti) Gravley, Cindy (Mike) Chastain and Clinton...
Sarah Elaine Sammons
Jun 8, 2022
Elaine (Allene) Lott Sammons, 90, of Covington, GA died peacefully at home on 8 June 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by loving family and friends. Sarah Elaine Lott Sammons was born September 23rd, 1931, the youngest child of Lola Kate Wood and Jesse Darton Lott. Despite leaving school in the 10th grade, she remained a lifelong learner...
Betty Jo Mayo
Jun 7, 2022
Betty Jo Mayo, 82 of Olive Branch, MS left this world to continue her life with God on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 while living with her son in Milton, GA. Born on January 31, 1940 in Lorena TX to Willie and Jewell Young, she had 5 sisters; Francis, Dorothy, Margaret, Lilly and Cynthia. Betty was retired from JC Penny...
Stephen Lynn Alspach
Jun 6, 2022
Stephen Lynn Alspach died on June 6, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his husband, Terry Ivey, and his son, Chris Alspach. Steve’s life was, like everyone else’s, unique; it featured a great mix of pain, sadness, self-acceptance, joy, love, and wonder. Born on July 18, 1948, to LaDonna Lucille Hendricks Engle Alspach and Robert Corwin Alspach in Springfield,...
Linda Marie Leblanc
Jun 2, 2022
Linda Marie LeBlanc, 68, of Woodstock, GA passed away June 2, 2022. She was born May 19, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey to parents, Peter and Margaret Kubrak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. LeBlanc. She enjoyed family time, Italian food, and cooking. Linda will be greatly missed. She was a loving mother and grandmother...
Joseph Maxwell High
Jun 2, 2022
Valiant-for-truth was taken with a Summons, and had this for a Token that the Summons was true, That his Pitcher was broken at the Fountain. When he understood it, he called for his Friends, and told them, I am going to my Father’s. -- John Bunyan, Pilgrim’s Progress Joseph M. High, 97, died on June 2, 2022 after a...
Jo Gayle Hesse
May 30, 2022
Jo Gayle Hesse, 74 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2022. She was born on July 8th, 1947 in Atlanta, GA and was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Dance, Jr. and Dorothy Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband Francis (Skip) Hesse and sister Pamela Lunsford Waller. She is survived by sons...

Robert Patton
May 29, 2022
Robert Patton was born on 02/03/1958 he passed away on 05/29/2022 in Henry county. Leaf Cremation will be handling arrangements for Mr. Patton.
Blake Loyd Duckworth
May 28, 2022
Blake Loyd Duckworth, 57, of Temple died on May 28, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 29, 1964, in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Joseph and Carolyn (Paul) Duckworth, who predeceased him. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama in 1983 and from Auburn University in 1990. Blake started his career...
Janice Michelle Reynolds Phenix (Stephens)
May 22, 2022
Born October 10, 1965 in Torrington, CT. Janice Michelle Reynolds Phenix (Stephens), affectionately known as Michelle and Nanny of Woodstock, GA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 . She had been suffering with the effects of MS and in the last years of her life with migraines, seizures, pain and the loss of use...
Bonnie Lou Hoge
May 22, 2022
Bonnie Lou (Pangbon) Hoge, 73 of Kennesaw, Ga passed away peaceful at home with family on May 22, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1949 in Jamestown, NY and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Helen Pangborn. She was preceeded in death by her parents, one sister, Sandra Eklund, and her nephew Ellis Button and niece...
Michael Delbert Crisler
May 21, 2022
Michael D. Crisler, 66, of Epworth, GA. Heaven gained an angel on May 21, 2022, he was born on December 4, 1955 and was lovingly adopted on December 12, 1955 in Boise, ID to Delbert and Patricia Crisler. He is survived by his loving wife Tamera Crisler, his two sons and daughter: Michael Crisler, Josh Crisler and Nicolle Gonzales....

Angel Darlene Gault
May 20, 2022
Our dear mother Angel Darlene Gault left us on May 20th, 2022, at the age of 54. She was a wonderful mother. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Canton, GA. She was predeceased by her mother Bessie Lanning, her father Frank Gault and her husband Johnny west. And is survived by;...
Curtis Allen James
May 18, 2022
“As is a tale, so is life: Not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters. “ ~Seneca Curtis Allen James, 51, of Norcross, GA was found deceased on May 18, 2022. Curtis lived his life to the fullest. He will be truly missed by his family, his LBs, his KAΨ Fraternity, his friends, and...
Thomas Henry Hunter
May 15, 2022
Thomas Hunter leaves behind to cherish his Memories His Daughter: Lesa Hunter Grandsons: Ronald, Anthony, John, and Jarod Grand Daughters: lymia, Ikimia and Jania 17- Great Grands 4- Great Great Grands I-Brother -Pierson Hunter I-Sister-Rebecca Graham 2-Sister in Laws: Gladys Hunter and Dorothy Winn And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends Mr. Thomas Hunter was born...
Allen Wayne Prater
May 14, 2022
Allen Wayne Prater, 72, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. He was born February 10th, 1950 in Atlanta, GA and was the son of the late James and Hattie Mae Prater. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hattie Mae Prater; brother, Steve Prater; sisters, Geraldine Lumpkin, Barbara Mayo and Rita Newton....
Amanda Marie Leatherwood
May 14, 2022
Amanda Marie Leatherwood, 54, went home to be with the Lord on May 14th, 2022. Amanda was born August 5th, 1967 to Joyce and Frank Reed. She was born in Birmingham, AL and spent much of her childhood in Fultondale, AL. She met and married her former husband, Donald Leatherwood and moved to Marietta, GA shortly thereafter. Together, they...
Margaret "Peggy" Brown
May 10, 2022
Margaret “Peggy” C. Brown, of Acworth, GA and Winter Haven, FL was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. On May 10, 2022 she passed at the age of 85. Her goal was to live life to the fullest and we believe she accomplished it completely. She was born in Boston, MA to James and Elizabeth...

Junior Fraser
May 9, 2022
Junior Fraser was born on February 23, 1950. Mr. Fraser passed in Dahlonega, GA on May 09, 2022. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Kenneth Ray Holder
May 8, 2022
In loving memory of Kenneth (Pop) Holder, of Marietta, GA, who passed away at the age of 82 at Wellstar Hospice Care at Cobb in Austell, GA.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Harris Holder and Vernie Penn Holder, brother Philip Holder, and stepdaughter Michelle McPherson.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn Sauls Holder; son...