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.
Hulsey Clarence Nash, Jr.
Feb 12, 2021
Hulsey Clarence Nash Jr. has died at the age of 72. He was born in Marietta GA May 9, 1949. He graduated Osborn High School 1968.He joined the Army shortly after graduating and served in the Army from 1968 to 1972. He is survived by his sister Anna Shelby, children: Milissa Dragu, Lisa Kruse, Stephanie Ethridge, Cullen Nash, Brent...
Michelle Anne Jeffrey
Feb 12, 2021
Michelle Anne Jeffrey, 38 years old of Largo, Florida went to heaven in Lawrenceville, Georgia on Friday, February 12, 2021. Her journey began on June 11th, 1982 in Amarillo, Texas. Michelle was a beautiful, smart, loving daughter, sister, niece, and aunt. She was kind and welcoming to every person she encountered. She kept those around her laughing. Michelle gave...
Robert Leslie Mitchell
Feb 12, 2021
Robert Leslie Mitchell, 66, of Conyers, GA passed away on February 22, 2021 in Conyers. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Euin "Butch" Clenoy Leonard, Jr.
Feb 6, 2021
Euin (Butch) C. Leonard, Jr., 73, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on February 6, 2021. Butch was born in Memphis, Tennessee and was the son of late Euin C. Leonard, Senior and Imogene (Mama Geanie) Phillips. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Leonard. Butch retired from the United States Navy and held an Associates Degree...
Gwendolyn Darnell Brookshire
Feb 5, 2021
Gwendolyn Darnell Gravley Brookshire, 68, of Acworth, GA passed away on February 5, 2021 at 9:26 PM in Cherokee County, GA. She passed due to complications from COVID-19. Gwen was born on June 08, 1952 in Marietta, GA to Vera Post Gravley and John “Bud” Thomas Gravley. She was nicknamed “Skinny” by her father at a young age. She...

William Lawrence Geiger
Feb 4, 2021
William (Bill) Geiger of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 87 after contracting the Covid-19 virus. He was born in Boonville, Missouri in 1933. He was a Korean War veteran and served his country proudly. He spent most of his work career working for Sinclair Oil and ARCO, moving...
Donna Shaffer Shannon
Feb 3, 2021
Donna Shaffer Shannon, 74, of Marietta, GA. Passed away on February 3, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA, attended Ferndale High School (class of 1964) and earned a degree in English from the University of Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by son Todd Shannon and parents Nellie and Homer Shaffer (Johnstown, PA). Survived by daughter Laurel Mocklar, son-in-law Mike, granddaughters Ana...
Lisa Dick Russell
Feb 2, 2021
Lisa Dick Russell, 57, of Kennesaw, GA peacefully transitioned from this world on the morning of February 2, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1963 in Cobb County, GA to Sara Hardy Dick and Phillip Dick of Kennesaw, GA. A graduate of North Cobb High School, Lisa attended Kennesaw State University, but she ultimately found her calling in...
Sandra Bailey Hill
Feb 2, 2021
Sandra Bailey Hill, 59, of La Grange, passed away on February 02, 2021 in La Grange, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Harold Smith Ramos
Feb 1, 2021
Harold Smith Ramos peacefully transitioned from this world on the morning of February 1, 2021. Dr. Ramos was born July 20, 1928 in Atlanta, GA. He was the youngest of four children of Rafael (Ralph) “Chico” and Louise (nee Price) Ramos and attended Atlanta Public Schools, including the last graduating class of Boys High in 1945. He received his...
Charity Layne Mcinvale
Feb 1, 2021
Charity Layne McInvale, 48, of Carrollton, GA went to heaven on February 1, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1973 in Hamilton, Ohio and was the daughter of Larry Livingston and Carol Boadway. Charity was a loving a wife, step-mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She had a kind sweet soul and a smile that would light up...
William A. Focht Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
t is with deep sorrow, and much love that we mourn the passing of William Austin Focht, Sr. of Lithia Springs, Georgia, on January 29, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born May 6, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of the late William A. and Helen V. Focht. He was a graduate of Purdue...
Annette Bradley Briggs
Jan 27, 2021
Annette Bradley Briggs, 84 of Cartersville Ga. Passed away January 27th, 2021. She was born in Durham county North Carolina. She grew up in Littleton, NC, the daughter of Rev. RG Bradley and Elizabeth Morton Bradley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles F. Briggs, and daughter Susannah Briggs Chastain. Annette graduated from Littleton HS and...
Maria Isabel Medrano
Jan 22, 2021
Maria Isabel Medrano, 79, of Decatur passed away on January 22, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
George Schiwy
Jan 22, 2021
George Schiwy of Marietta, beloved husband, father, and brother, battled colon and liver cancer. He went to be with Jesus on January 22, 2021, surrounded by people who loved him. He is survived by his wife Edith, his daughters Anna and Isabella, and his brother Joachim. He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Hedwig Schiwy. Originally from Germany,...
Darryl (Dennar Beskanar) Banks
Jan 20, 2021
Darryl Banks (Dennar Beskanar), 61, of Rome, GA passed away on January 20, 2021 in Cartersville, GA. Darryl was born on October 21, 1959 in Aurora, Illinois to Augustine Harold Banks, Sr. and Dorothy Amanda Banks. He is survived by 3 brothers; Rufus (Brenda) Banks of Aurora, IL, Ronnell (Sandra) Banks of Aurora, IL and Vincent (Mary) Banks, Sr....
Steven Ernest Romero
Jan 20, 2021
Steven Ernest Romero, 50, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on January 20, 2021. Steven was born on November 11, 1970 to the late Ernest Romero and Martha (Sandy) Romero. He was raised in Garden Grove, California and later in life re-located to Cartersville, Georgia. Steven spent most of his days binge watching old television shows, caring for his dog,...
William Jacob Teems
Jan 18, 2021
William Jacob Teems, age 79, of Acworth, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. William was born on March 17, 1941 to the late William Luther and Lillian Teems. He spent the majority of his life in Bethalto, Illinois and later moved to Manchester, Tennessee before his final move to Acworth, GA. He retired from Nussbaum Trucking. He...
Ben Rosenthal Weisman
Jan 18, 2021
Ben Rosenthal Weisman, 93, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 of Lung Cancer. Ben was born May 17, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of the late Sam and Mildred Weisman. He was also proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, Juanita Brown Weisman, his daughter, Millie Weisman Parrish and sister...