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.
Emily June Hunter
Jul 28, 2020
Emily June Hunter, 49, of Acworth, GA passed away on July 28, 2020 in Cartersville, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Rebecca Candice Nordick
Jul 27, 2020
Rebecca "Candi" Candice Nordick, died peacefully in the early hours of July 27th, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. Candi was being visited and comforted by her daughters at the time of her passing. Candi was born in Maryville, Tennessee on February 6th, 1960. She was the oldest child born to Billy Allen Smithey and Caroline Cornelia Beard....
Juanita Deason Parker
Jul 26, 2020
Mrs. Juanita “Memaw” Deason Parker of Canton, Georgia, quietly and peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on July 26, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with a chronic illness. Mrs. Parker was born and raised near East Point, Georgia, where she learned gardening and baking from her parents, and became known for...
Ronnie Michael Wells
Jul 23, 2020
Ronnie Michael Wells, 61 of Kennesaw passed away on July 23, 2020. He was born March 20, 1959 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Glenn and Melba Wells. He was also preceded in death by his sister Pam. He will be greatly missed. Ronnie is survived by his wife Debra, his son Chris...
James Brian Scardami
Jul 22, 2020
James Brian Scardami, 63, of Canton, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Joseph James Alderdice, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
Joseph James Alderdice Jr, 67, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph James Alderdice Sr. and Margaret Mary Werner Alderdice. Dr. Joe graduated from JFK High School in Long Island, New York where he was awarded the Regent Scholarship. He graduated from the...
Herbert Dupree
Jul 16, 2020
Herbert Dupree, 91, of Acworth passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A private service for Mr. Dupree will be held at Leaf Cremation in Acworth, GA.
Bonnie Davidson Reese
Jul 16, 2020
Bonnie Davidson Reese, aged 73, daughter of the late William & Mildred Davidson, passed away July 16, 2020 after a brief illness and hospitalization. Bonnie was an LPN in Raleigh, NC where she lived with her husband Ronald E. Reese, who died in 1990. She moved to Georgia in 2001 and to Dawsonville, GA in 2003. For several years,...
Mary Cecelia Puccio
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Cecelia Kennerly Puccio, age 63, of Blairsville, GA, passed away at 3:30pm on July 15, 2020 at North East Georgia Medical Center. She succumbed to numerous medical issues subsequent to a fall. Mary spent her entire life serving others in the medical field as a registered nurse. She worked with tiny preemies in the NICU while living in...
Paul Edgerly Knot
Jul 13, 2020
Paul Knot passed away at age 70 on July 13, 2020 from long term illness and cancer. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Vietnam veteran. Survived by wife Tracy Bennett Knot, sons Rex (Kellie)Knot,Zachery (Cheryl)Ripple and 2 daughters Becky (Jarrod) Crouse and Cindy(Matthew )Smith, 1 brother David Knot, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren . He enjoyed camping...
William Robert Banner, Jr.
Jul 11, 2020
Passed away July 11, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Bobby was born March 29, 1970 in Savannah, Ga. where he resided until moving with his family to Sandy Springs, Ga. In 1985. He attended Hancock Day School and Savannah Christian Preparatory in Savannah and Riverwood High School in Sandy Springs. He is survived by his parents...
Clara Susana Norton
Jul 10, 2020
Clara Norton, 76, of Woodstock, GA went to heaven on July 10, 2020. Clara was born October 31, 1943 in Havana, Cuba to the late Eulogio Perez and Graciela Carvajal. Clara is survived by her daughters, Caridad Candelario and Maritza Norton; son, Miguel Norton; grandchildren, Gloria Clara Candelario-Hossri, Porfirio Antonio Candelario, Jr., Peter Anthony Candelario, Christelle Maria Candelario, Lydia...
Martin Jay Gottlieb
Jul 10, 2020
Martin Jay Gottlieb, 77, of Decatur, GA passed away on July 10, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Timothy John Lowinske
Jul 9, 2020
Tim passed away after battling recent heart issues. Formerly of St. Paul, MN, most recently lived in Smyrna, GA. Survived by his brother, Brian Lowinske; sister-in-law, Tracy; nephews, Dylon, Cody; and niece, Alayna. Tim's passion in life included his dogs; Callie and Dakota, playing tennis, golf, and his extensive involvement in the Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club.
Nancy Samples Meserve
Jul 3, 2020
Mrs. Nancy Elaine Samples Meserve, age 45, of Dallas, Georgia lost her battle with brain cancer Friday, July 3rd, 2020. She was born April 4th, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, The daughter of the late Mr. Richard Lloyd Samples and the late Mrs. Millie Faye Hitchcock Samples. She attended South Cobb High School, The University of West Georgia, and Kennesaw...
Timothy Wayne Whitley
Jul 3, 2020
Timothy Wayne Whitley, 53, of Canton, GA passed away on July 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born May 21, 1967 in Marietta, GA to the late Billy and Yvonne Whitley. He was an avid lover of outdoors and because of this he spent his entire career working as an expert tree...
Dorothy Rose Holgate
Jul 1, 2020
Dorothy (Dotty) Messick Holgate, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Canton, GA on July 1, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones and fur babies. Dotty’s early years were spent in Hickory, NC until her family moved to Bradenton, FL. This is where her love for the beach began. She attended Florida State University and loved playing the...
Michael Alexander White
Jun 30, 2020
Michael Alexander (Alex) White, 27, of Acworth, died on June 30, 2020. Alex was born in Atlanta, Ga on June 21, 1993, and was the son of James and Emily White of Acworth. Alex graduated from North Paulding High School in 2011, where he played varsity football for three years. Alex is also survived by his brother Samuel of...
John Rea Myer
Jun 26, 2020
Written by. Peter Myer My old man passed away yesterday. He wouldn’t mind me calling him that - he always referred to himself that way. He died because he had a stroke and a simultaneous heart attack on Father’s Day. My brothers and I performed CPR until Emergency Services arrived. After admittance and transfer to the ICU it was...
Betty Edna Lord
Jun 25, 2020
Betty 'Edna' Lord, aged 84, a faithful servant of God went to be with her savior on June 25th, 2020. Known to many as Edna, Betty Lou or 'Cooterbuck' by others, was preceded in death by her husband and true love, Henry Calvin Lord, her daughter Sonya, and son Derell. Left to cherish her memories are daughter Sherrie Darling,...