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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.

James Robert Dalton, Jr.

James Robert Dalton, Jr.

Dec 9, 2020

James R. Dalton Jr. “Bob”, 76, of Woodstock, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2020. He was born on November 8th, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the son of James R. Dalton Sr. and Lucy LeBaron. He is proceeded in death by his father, mother, and sister Elizabeth “Libby” Conn. He...

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Dec 6, 2020

Samuel (Sam) Barnett, 74, of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020. He was born on October 26, 1946, in Jamaica and was the son of the late Caleb Barnett and Grace Ball. He is survived by his daughters, Karmah Barnett, Kharim Barnett Muller, and Pasha Barnett along with five grandchildren, one great-grandson. Sam was the baby...

Jolynn Scarlett Light

Jolynn Scarlett Light

Dec 4, 2020

Jolynn Scarlett Light of White Hall, Arkansas passed away on December 4, 2020. Jolynn was born on July 15, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Carter Joseph and Geraldine Ruth Scarlett, her husband C. David Light,  daughter Sharon Foody, son John Light, grandson Andrew Stone, granddaughter Page Stibgen, and grandson Alex Light. ...

James Stephen Mccary

James Stephen Mccary

Dec 1, 2020

James S. McCary passed from life to Eternity on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. He grew up and lived in Rome, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents C.H. McCary and Barbara Imogen Ramsey of Rome, Georgia. He is survived by his 2 sons Jonathan D. McCary and Nathanel G. McCary, his sisters Victoria Thomas, Debra Scott, and...

Dwayne A. Bunn

Dwayne A. Bunn

Dec 1, 2020

Dwayne A Bunn, 66, of Phenix City AL passed away on December 1, 2020, in Carrollton GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Danny Emerson Waldrop

Danny Emerson Waldrop

Nov 30, 2020

Danny Emerson Waldrop, age 68 of Cartersville, GA went to heaven on November 30, 2020, after an extended illness. He was the son of Mildred Rutledge Waldrop of Rome, GA, and the late Charles Hulon Waldrop. He attended Pepperell High School in Rome, GA. Danny proudly served in the US Army. He enlisted in the Army in 1970 immediately...

Eileen Cervantes

Eileen Cervantes

Nov 29, 2020

Eileen (Sharako) Cervantes, 74, of Douglasville, Georgia went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born July 30, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan and was the daughter of Walter and Katie Sharako, who preceded her in death. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Buckner Finance Group for 50 years. When she wasn’t working,...

Peggy Jane Edmunds

Peggy Jane Edmunds

Nov 27, 2020

Peggy Jane Edmunds, 63, of College Park, GA passed away on November 27, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Keith David  Lowrance

Keith David Lowrance

Nov 27, 2020

Keith David Lowrance passed from life to eternity on Friday, November 27, 2020. He grew up in Henderson, TN, and lived in Acworth, GA during the last years of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Aline Lowrance of Henderson, TN, and his sister, Anne Lowrance. He is survived by his brother, Richard Lowrance,...

Jeanette P. Thomas

Jeanette P. Thomas

Nov 27, 2020

Jeanette P. Thomas, 72, of Acworth, GA passed away on November 27, 2020 in Acworth. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Robert Jesse Proctor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Patricia Beck Knowles

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....

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