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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.
Robert Jesse Proctor
Nov 26, 2020
Robert (Bob) Proctor, aged 62, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. Born in Atlanta, GA, he spent the first twelve years of his life in Newnan, GA before returning to Atlanta with his family. He graduated cum laude from The Westminster Schools, received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University, and subsequently graduated from University of Georgia...
Philip Carl Whitaker
Nov 25, 2020
Philip Carl Whitaker, age 77 of Acworth, GA passed away Nov. 25, 2020. He was born on Jan. 12, 1943, in Salem, MO, and was the son of Harold Carl Whitaker and Virginia Ione Jacobs. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, and 2 grandchildren. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, JoAnn (Foerster)...
William Albert Glass
Nov 24, 2020
William A., (Bill) Glass passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020. He was born in Rochester, PA on September 4, 1939, and is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Brooke Naugle, and parents, Gwendolyn and William Glass. Bill served in the US Air Force and retired as a mechanic from US Airways. He worked as a custodian at...
Nancy Mccartney Moffitt
Nov 22, 2020
Nancy Lee McCartney Moffitt, 80 years old, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on November 22, 2020. She was born January 20, 1940, in Salisbury, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late James Robert McCartney Jr. and Lorene Spain McCartney. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Luthardt, and her partner, Ron Harris. Nancy studied business...
Sharon Elizabeth Crawford
Nov 21, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected death of Sharon Crawford (neé Young) on Saturday, November 21, 2020, of a non-Covid lung infection complicated by Interstitial Lung Disease. Sharon, of Acworth, Georgia, was born to Stuart and Joan Young sixty-eight years ago in Ottawa, Canada. Sharon was predeceased by her ex-husband, Bruce Crawford. She is survived...
Steven Justin Wright
Nov 20, 2020
Steven Justin Wright- 61, of Villa Rica, GA passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. Survived by his wife Sylvia, daughters Sydney and Lindsey, stepchildren Templin and Taylor along with 2 grandchildren. Avid Tennessee Football fan, loved golf, fishing, beach trips, friends, and his work in the hospitality and food industry. He will be deeply missed by all.
Joel Thomas Sleight
Nov 20, 2020
Joel Thomas Sleight passed away, peacefully on November 20, 2020, after losing his fight with Cancer. He was born In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He actively served in the Air Force, a member of American Legion #0145, He was a shipfitter by trade. He had four degrees in Internet Technologies and Science. He is survived by a wife of 26 years,...
James Howard Cornwell
Nov 19, 2020
James Howard Cornwell, 83, of Acworth, GA passed away on November 19, 2020. He was born March 28, 1937 in Murphy, North Carolina and was the son of the late Julia Mae Green and Samuel Willard Cornwell. He was also preceeded in death by his children, Jason H. Cornwell and Jennifer D. Cornwell. He graduated from North Carolina State...
Bobbie Lee Bacon
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Bobbie Lee “Grumpy Butt” Bacon, age 82, of Yorkville, Georgia gained his angel wings on November 18, 2020. Bobbie was born on May 23, 1938 in Bishop, VA. Bobbie served in the Army from 1956-1963. He was a retired flooring installer and a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Dallas, GA. He was a diehard Indianapolis Colts fan....
Donald Ray Howell
Nov 16, 2020
Donald Ray Howell, 62, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on November 16, 2020. Donald was born on March 08, 1958 in France to the late Bobbie and Marlene Howell. He was described as a loving father, a wonderful big brother and a kind soul with a loving disposition. He genuinely always had a level head and humor to offer...
Patricia Beck Knowles
Nov 16, 2020
Patricia Jean Beck Knowles of Kennesaw, GA, age 86, passed away on November 16, 2020. She was the daughter of Edgar and Alma Beck, and born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, on February 10, 1934. Though she was the oldest of the Beck children, she was preceded in death by her sister Dale Beck O'Donnel, and brother Richard Beck....
Gilbert Brown
Nov 15, 2020
Gilbert Brown, age 84, of Powder Springs, GA departed from this life and went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2020. He was born in Cherokee County, GA. He was retired from Allied Workers. He loved Nascar racing. Gilbert will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchild. He is survived by...
Betty Hatfield Jackson
Nov 13, 2020
Betty Lee Hatfield Jackson, lovingly known to most as Mimi, was born on August 15, 1929 in Williamson, WV, to the late Anthony Wayne Hatfield and Lassye Deskins Hatfield. Mimi died peacefully the morning of November 13, 2020 surrounded by the love of her four daughters. She was 91 years old. Her years in West Virginia were filled with...
Janet Anita Rodgers
Nov 13, 2020
Janet Anita Rodgers, of Dallas, GA passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born on August 2, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, and was the daughter of the late Lanier and Vera Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Giarrusso. Janet is survived by family members; Husband, Emory Rodgers, Sons, Mack Price, Mike Rodgers & Loy...
Robert Dorsey Bell
Nov 12, 2020
Robert “Robin” Dorsey Bell was born on February 29, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, and died November 6, 2020, in Roswell, GA. His parents were Robert Edward Bell and June Dorsey Bell. He received a Bachelors in Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill in 1970. On February 1, 1975, he married Mary Pinson, his wife of 42 years who passed...
Millie Weisman Parrish
Nov 12, 2020
Millie Weisman Parrish, 57, of Cumming, GA passed away on Thursday, November 12, at her residence of glioblastoma. Millie was born March 8, 1963 in Atlanta, GA to Ben Weisman and the late Juanita Weisman. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, David Parrish, daughter, Jordan Parrish, son, Josh Parrish, father, Ben Weisman, and sisters, Beverly Bishop...
Everett Wallace Boone
Nov 11, 2020
Everett Wallace Boone, age 94, of Canton Georgia passed away 11/11/2020. He was born on November 22, 1925, and was the youngest son of late father Ellis Phipps Boone and mother Hildreth Foster Boone of Rutherford, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by sister Martha Clinch, and brothers Jack and Charles Boone. He went to Valley Forge Military...
Thomas Doyle Burke
Nov 10, 2020
Thomas (Tommy) Doyle Burke (July 24,1952-November 10,2020) Thomas (Tommy) Doyle Burke, age 68, of Epworth, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Tommy was a superstar when it came to horses, loved riding and watching his daughters in the show ring. He also enjoyed hunting with his dogs and sitting around the campfire with friends...
Mildred Lavernis White
Nov 8, 2020
Mildred Lavernis Duckett White of Kennesaw, GA, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, transitioned peacefully into eternal life at age 86 on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Mildred was born on November 25, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to Lee & Marylou Shannon Duckett. She was the second eldest of 5 siblings, to whom she was sweetly and lovingly known...
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