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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.

Jerry Floyd Turner

Jerry Floyd Turner

Jan 2, 2019

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Anne Stewart Richards

Anne Stewart Richards

Jan 1, 2019

Cremation Services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Cheryl Simpson Wilson

Cheryl Simpson Wilson

Jan 1, 2019

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Laura Gail Simpkins

Laura Gail Simpkins

Dec 29, 2018

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Steven Anthony Lawing

Steven Anthony Lawing

Dec 25, 2018

Steven Lawing, age 63 of Douglasville, Georgia, Departed from this life and went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018, after a 14 month battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 21, 1955. He loved deer hunting at the cabin with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He...

Earl Lionel Wilson

Earl Lionel Wilson

Dec 24, 2018

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

George Donald Ashford

George Donald Ashford

Dec 15, 2018

George D. Ashford was born in Joplin, Missouri on January 22, 1932. He served in the United States Army before attending the University of Missouri where he received his master's degree and was a Certified Public Accountant until he retired in 2015. He was very proud of carrying on the family tradition of serving in Military. His father served...

Geoffrey Michael Cicero

Geoffrey Michael Cicero

Dec 10, 2018

Geoffrey Michael Cicero, 51, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on December 10, 2018.

Charles Frederick Groth

Charles Frederick Groth

Nov 29, 2018

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Peter Harve Van Gorp

Peter Harve Van Gorp

Nov 21, 2018

Peter Van Gorp of Acworth, Georgia went to heaven on November 21, 2018 at the age of 90. Born in Pella, IA, he grew up in this Dutch community. He was an all-state HS basketball forward in 1945 and served the Army in 1946-48. He met June Klyn in HS and married at age 20 in 1948. He graduated...

Buddy Lamar Strickland

Buddy Lamar Strickland

Nov 9, 2018

Buddy Lamar Strickland 53, of Acworth Georgia, passed away on November 9, 2018, he was born on January 17, 1965, in Marietta Georgia to Eva Joe Kuykendall. He was preceded in death by his mother Eva Joe Kuykendall and his two brothers Rusty Strickland and Jessie Strickland Buddy didn't make to the 12th grade but he went on be...

Bobby Gene Darnell

Bobby Gene Darnell

Nov 4, 2018

Bobby Gene Darnell, age 76, of White, Georgia, passed away on November 04, 2018. He was born on February 10, 1942, in Cartersville, Georgia to Issac Jack Darnell and Margaret Lucille Darnell. Bobby served in the United States Navy and Reserves and retired after 31 years with the United States Postal Service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Mary Jane Trost

Mary Jane Trost

Oct 26, 2018

Mary Jane Sands Trost, "Janie", 83, a long-time resident of Woodstock, Georgia, passed from this life on October 26, 2018. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Alley Finot (Dr. James Craig Finot) and Eric Matthew Alley (Tiffany Suzanne Farmer Alley); granddaughters, Jennifer Jane Haralson Fineran (Stephen Fineran) and Ciara Breece Alley; great grandchildren, Savannah Jewel Foster, Rocco Christian...

Fred Mcneal Brown

Fred Mcneal Brown

Oct 22, 2018

Fred M. Brown, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Monday, October 22, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Ada, OK, on July 15, 1929, to Joe Cephus Brown and Eva Lee Seals. Fred was a member and usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Katie Mae Shelton

Katie Mae Shelton

Oct 19, 2018

Katie M. Shelton passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2018. Katie is survived by her husband of 33 years, Randy T. Shelton, Sr., their children, Tracey (Bob) Buttrey, Travis (Brooke) Shelton, Kevin (Cari) Shelton, Angela Pangad. Mrs. Shelton is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; sisters, Diane (Jim) Sheppard and Lynn (Michael) Marabito; Brother-in-laws,...

Stanley Francis Clark, Jr.

Stanley Francis Clark, Jr.

Oct 19, 2018

Born in Fulton, New York. Resided in Clayton, Georgia

Charles William Ruark

Charles William Ruark

Oct 6, 2018

Charles William Ruark, of Pensacola, FL, born on December 27, 1937 in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Leila Lee Ruark and the late John Dooly Ruark, passed away at age 80 on October 6, 2018 in Chatsworth, Georgia. Charles Ruark served in the U.S. Navy 25 years from 1954-1980. He retired from his second career at Naval Aviation...

Raymond William Gorr, Jr.

Raymond William Gorr, Jr.

Oct 1, 2018

Raymond William Gorr, Jr. "Pud" 75, of Woodstock, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born December 16, 1941 in Reading Pennsylvania to Raymond and Clara (Metor) Gorr. He lived in Seminole Florida for 32 years and retired to Woodstock, Georgia. He loved racing and raising pigeons most of his life. Hobbies included pigeons,...

Susan Ann Bowden

Susan Ann Bowden

Oct 1, 2018

Susan Ann Bowden, 61, of Marietta GA, Acworth GA, Heflin AL, Smyrna GA, and finally Rockmart GA was born on March 13, 1957 and passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 1, 2018. She was surrounded by many loved ones holding her hands or talking to her on speaker phone. She is survived by her...

James Melvin Hawkins

James Melvin Hawkins

Sep 26, 2018

James Melvin "Mel" Hawkins was born February 5, 1948 to Aileen Brackett Hawkins and John Bryan Hawkins in Lumpkin County, Georgia, and died October 5, 2018. Mel is survived by his wife, Lynn Young, sister and brother in law Martha and Larry Doster, his nephew Jonathan Doster, all of Dahlonega, his chosen sister Brenda Cronan and chosen brother Ralph...

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