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.
Sandra Lee Short
May 8, 2022
Sandra Lee Short, 78, of Ranger, GA went to Heaven on Mother’s Day, May 08, 2022. She was born in Xenia, OH and was the daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Winkle. Mrs. Short was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Short; daughter, Cora Biddy; grandchildren, Kyle Logan, Naleigha Logan & Cooper McArthur. Mrs. Short was a...

Donald Keith Biltz
May 6, 2022
Donald “Keith” Biltz passed away on the morning of May 6th 2022 after a brief illness. He was 67. Keith leaves behind his mother, Carolyn Biltz; brothers Jeff Biltz and Matt Biltz; and sisters Michele Biltz (Charles Parr) and Kim (Brandon) Moore. Keith was preceded in death by his brother Christopher; sister Theresa; and father Clarence Biltz, Jr. Keith...
Tane Janet Campbell
May 6, 2022
Tane Janet Campbell, 73, of Smyrna passed away on May 06, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Linda Sue Cotton
May 5, 2022
Linda Sue Cotton went home to the Lord on May 5, 2022. She was born in Rome Georgia on August 30, 1951. She leaves behind her two children. Her daughter Tammy Chastain and her son Shannon Price. She also has three grandsons she leaves behind. She worked as a CNA for many years. She moved to Florida and lived...
Freida Bennett Spear
May 4, 2022
Freida Bennett Spear, 83, of Dallas, GA passed away on May 4, 2022 in Dallas, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Martha C. Hillson
May 1, 2022
Martha C. Hillson was born in New York on October 28, 1921 she passed away on May 01, 2022. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
William Dale Roberson
May 1, 2022
William Dale Roberson (Roby), 89 of Woodstock, GA., passed away at home on May 1, 2022. Roby was born in Patterson, GA on November 17, 1932, and he graduated from Patterson High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force as a Helicopter mechanic serving honorably for 26 years and serving in the Korean War,...
Demetrius Hodges
May 1, 2022
Demetrius Hodges, 58, of Atlanta, GA passed away on May 01, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Rose Marie Cook
Apr 30, 2022
Rose passed away in her sleep on Saturday April 30, 2022, at the age of 64. Rose was loved by many. She loved all of her family, and would do anything she could for anyone. Rose was proceeded in death by her parents LC and Edith Cook, her sisters Nancy, Marsha, and Judy, her brother Tommy, and her youngest...
Vicki Elaine Kinsey
Apr 29, 2022
Vicki Elaine Kinsey of Powder Springs, Georgia entered into the care of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29th, 2022 at the age of 56. She was born on November 14th, 1965 in Doraville, Georgia and is preceded in death by her parents Terence and Dorothy Burns, sisters Lori and Deborah Burns and 4 of her dogs...
Charles Mintus Alexander Matthews, Iii
Apr 29, 2022
Charles Mintus Alexander Matthews, III, 37, of Marietta, GA passed away on April 29, 2022 in Bartow County, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Jeremy Thomas Dreisbach
Apr 26, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our son Jeremy Thomas Dreisbach, age 48 who was living in Kennesaw, Georgia. He passed away at his home on April 26, 2022 from cancer. He was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1974. Jeremy graduated from Benton Area HS. He has lived in South Carolina and Georgia...
Sharon Sue Palmer
Apr 23, 2022
Sharon "Sue" Palmer passed away at her home on April 23rd, 2022 after a brief illness. Sharon grew up in Glen Carbon, IL, the daughter of Laurel "Cat" Palmer and Patricia Lea Palmer (Burgess) who preceded her in death. She is survived by three brothers, Daniel Palmer of Glen Carbon IL. Bill and Larry Palmer of Madison, IL. and...
Larry Reed Johnson
Apr 21, 2022
Leaf Cremation will be handling Cremation arrangements for Larry Reed Johnson
Christopher Shaun Galloway
Apr 19, 2022
Christopher Shaun Galloway, 20, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Peggy Jean Durham
Apr 17, 2022
Peggy Jean Brown Durham passed away on April 17, 2022. She was born in Shelby, North Carolina on April 17, 1936 to Estelle Gosnell Brown and Olin A. Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy James Durham, her sister, Brenda Brown Scruggs, her sisters-in-law, Doris Durham Pate and Geraldine Moore Brown, and brother-in-law, Cecil...
Christopher Eric Olson
Apr 15, 2022
Christopher (Chris) Olson, passed away on April 15, 2022, in the 55th year of his life. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in June of 2021 and fought it for the next 10 months. The Lord called Chris home in a peaceful and pain-free manner, with his family by his side. Chris was known for his upbeat and friendly...
Sarah Samantha Chapman
Apr 14, 2022
On April 14, 2022, Sarah Samantha Chapman left us to join her Paternal Grandparents; Jeanette and A.D Chapman; Maternal Grandfather Dick Myers; maternal Grandfather J.W. Hatfield in heaven. On July 16, 1986, Sam was born and grew up in Decatur, GA. She was a proud and fun-loving Mother to her daughter McKenzie. Sam is survived by her proud parents...
Patricia Louise Corbicz
Apr 11, 2022
Patricia Louise Corbicz, 75, of Rockmart, GA passed away on April 11, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Jeanette E. Austin
Apr 9, 2022
Jeanette E. Austin was born in Lansing, Michigan on 09/17/1939. Jeanette E. Austin passed away on 04/09/2022 in DeKalb Co. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.