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.
Sonja Diane Albertson
Apr 1, 2020
Sonja Diane Albertson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Sonja was born on August 24, 1945 in Athens, GA to the late Douglas and Edna Sailors. Sonja grew up on a beautiful farm in Athens Georgia. She loved horseback riding on her beloved Honeybee. She attended Athens High School where she met the love of her life,...

Valaree Lynae Hayes
Mar 31, 2020
Valaree Lynae Hayes, 59 of Hiram, Georgia passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1960, in Marietta, Georgia to the late Jimmy and Brenda Cooper. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Brenda and Jimmy Cooper, and her younger brother Michael Cooper. She was a machine operator and inspector for...

Marion David Parris
Mar 30, 2020
Marion D. Parris was born on January 4, 1959, and passed away on March 30, 2020 in Bartow County. Leaf Cremation has handled his cremation arrangements.
Kenneth Grover Sprayberry
Mar 29, 2020
Kenneth Grover Sprayberry, 36, Gayesville, AL went home to be with the lord on March 22, 2020, He was born April 21, 1983, and was the son of the late Thomas Clyde Sprayberry, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Bishop) Sprayberry. He was preceded in death by sister Kathy Elaine (Hall) Wells of Mt. Vernon Missouri, & brother Michael Anthony Sprayberry...
Amy Michelle Ragland
Mar 29, 2020
Amy Michelle Ragland, 40, of Adairsville, Georgia went home to heaven peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1979, in Rome, Georgia to Mr. Kenneth Lee Montgomery and Mrs. Mary Anita Montgomery. Amy worked as a passionate and caring Registered Nurse for multiple years. She was a loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Auntie, Niece,...
Linda Lucot Wilson
Mar 26, 2020
Linda Lucot Wilson, 72, of Villa Rica, GA passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Mrs. Wilson worked as a paraprofessional at McIntosh High School in Fayette County, GA for many years. She is survived by her husband, Steven Wilson; 2 sons, Andrew & Aaron Wilson. Leaf Cremation is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda Lucot Wilson....
Ann Marie Jacob
Mar 25, 2020
Ann Marie Jacob, 87, of Atlanta, died peacefully at home, of congestive heart failure, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Ann was born in New York, NY, a city with which she shared a fresh exuberance, on July 15, 1932. An independent woman, she was already living and working on her own in Manhattan by the early Fifties. No one has...

Sara Paulette Cash
Mar 21, 2020
Preceded by mother, Sara Wood Pass, and father, Paul Martin. She is survived by her very loving best friend of 27 years, Steve Scruggs. Children include Joni Lawson, Amanda Sweatman, LeeAnn Cantreal, two brothers Ricky and Johnny Martin, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, loved by many nieces and nephews and tons of friends to many to name.
Paula Renee Cruz
Mar 19, 2020
Paula Renee Cruz, 48, of Athens passed away on March 19, 2020. Leaf Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Gary Kohler
Mar 18, 2020
Richard Gary Kohler, born November 22, 1944, in Bronx, N.Y. passed away on March 18, 2020, at his home in Gainesville, GA, with his wife and daughters by his side. Rich grew up in the Bronx and Kings Park, NY, where he was a star basketball player. He continued to play during his time at SUNY Oswego, where he...
Earl Franklin Pickin
Mar 15, 2020
Earl Franklin Pickin, 70 of Rome, GA (he's from Albany, GA but he lived the last 10 years in Rome) passed away on March 15, 2020. He was born on Nov 26, 1949, in Albany, GA and was the son of the late William (Bill) Francis Pickin and Toye Mae Pickin. He was also proceeded n death by his...
Jeanie Johnston Thomas
Mar 11, 2020
Jeanie Johnston Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully with her family around her on March 11, 2020, following an extended illness. Jeanie was born on July 3, 1941, in Knoxville, TN, to David and Adela Johnston. During her father’s service in World War II, she lived in Milwaukee, WI. Her family then spent time in Bethesda, MD, and later moved...

William Andre Johnson
Mar 10, 2020
William (Andre’) Johnson, 80, of Cartersville, GA went to Heaven on March 10th, 2020. He was born on January 19th, 1940 in Cartersville, GA and was the son of the late Obie Johnson and Sarah (Moates) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vonzell Johnson. Andre’ was an avid golfer, loved working craft shows and camping with...
Mary Elizabeth (Pickering) Cook
Mar 8, 2020
Mary Elizabeth (Pickering) Cook, 69 of Acworth, GA, ascended the stairway to heaven on March 08, 2020. She was born November 30, 1950, in Utica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Pickering & Audrey G. Pickering. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert W. Clemons, III. Mary grew up in Utica, NY where...
Leo Cohen Mckinney
Mar 8, 2020
Leo Cohen McKinney, 81, of Rome, GA passed away on March 8, 2020. Leaf Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Susan Deann Long
Mar 7, 2020
Susan DeAnn Long, 49, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away quietly on March 7th, 2020. She was born on December 2nd, 1970 in Marietta, Georgia and was the daughter of Betty Jean Aaron and the late W.H. Edmondson. She was also preceded in death by her Grandmothers, Daisy Edmondson and Erimnee Frankie Lamanac. Susan was passionate about her family-owned business,...
Janet Leigh Arnold
Mar 2, 2020
Janet Leigh Arnold, 53 of Adairsville, GA passed into Eternal Life on Monday, March 2, 2020, peacefully in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. Janet was born in Rome, GA on December 17, 1966, to Gerald Lee Hillhouse and Linda Faye Greene. Janet was an adventurous and creative spirit. Prior to the onset of...
Joyce S. Green
Mar 1, 2020
Joyce S. Green, 85, most recently of Monroe, GA and formerly of Marietta, GA, passed from life to Life on March 1, 2020. Joyce was born on September 11, 1934, in Marietta, GA to the late Ellie Ruth Smith and Kenneth Eugene Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband George D. Green, brother Robert E. Smith,...
Gregory Julius Benefield
Mar 1, 2020
Gregory Julius Benefield, 62, of Dallas, GA formally of Muscadine, AL passed away at home on March 1, 2020. He was born June 1, 1957 in Tallapoosa, GA and was the son of the late Julius (Juke) Benefield & Margaret Whitman Benefield. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Monroe & Already Benefield & Ruth & Tonnie...