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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.
Makie Anne Garrett
Feb 15, 2025
Makie Anne Garrett, Born December 1, 1960 in Walhalla, SC, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her dear parents, John and Syble Garrett. Makie was a devoted mother to her son, Jonathan, and a proud grandmother to her three grandchildren: Evie, Morgan, and Memphis....
Tavy Powell
Apr 22, 2025
Tavy Powell, 88, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on April 22, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Christie Dawn Pickett
Apr 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we are announcing the passing of Christie Dawn Pickett of Carrollton, Georgia. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Tanner Medical Center. Christie was born January 1975 and is survived by her daughters, Sydney Pickett, age 21, Caitlyn Pickett, age 23 and mother, Carol Ann Wymack. She was loved by many family members...
Donna Burdette Gentes
Apr 17, 2025
Donna Burdette Gentes, 73, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Donna is Survived by her husband: D. Lee Gentes, sons: Joshua Gentes (Lilia) and David Gentes (Katelyn), son in law Allan Guess, her grandkids: Taylor and Ethan Guess, Andrew Gentes, and Noah and Harper Gentes. Siblings: Barbara Thompson (Jeff), James Burdette Jr., Melanie Nittolo, and Angela Rakestraw,...
Barbara Ellen Van Hoff
Apr 13, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Barbara. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend succumbed to her illnesses and passed away in her sleep at home.Barbara is survived by her son, Michael (Misha), and her daughters, Carrie Ann Holmes (Derek) and Amy Van Hoff (Michael), her sister Linda Rossio (Joe), brother Marty Sherman (Sue),...
Susan Lee Henry
Apr 12, 2025
Susan “Sue” Lee Henry
April 11, 1944 – April 12, 2025
Susan Lee Henry, affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Adairsville, Georgia, just one day after celebrating her 81st birthday. Born on April 11, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. Sue was the oldest of three siblings: her sister Rebbie Johnson, and her brother Billy Grissom, (deceased). Sue...
Linda Jacquelyn Byrd
Apr 9, 2025
Linda Jacquelyn Byrd was born on March 29, 1947 at Fort McPherson in East Point, Georgia and passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Linda grew up in East Point, GA and graduated from Headland High School in 1965. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and especially her husband of over 56 years, Carl Byrd, whom...
Stephen Ray Headrick
Apr 3, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Ray Headrick, age 58 of Ringgold, Ga, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3,2025, with his sisters by his side. He was born March 8, 1967 in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Steve enjoyed watching football, fishing, listening to music, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Steve was preceeded in death by his mother, Phyllis Kay Headrick, brother Thomas Madison Headrick. He is...
Wynne Thomaston Huff, II
Apr 1, 2025
Wynne Thomaston Huff II passed away from multiple myeloma cancer on Tuesday, April 1. He was 77 years old and he died as he lived, on his own terms.
Born in Rome, Georgia on May 23, 1947, Wynne was the eldest son of Robert Wheeler Huff Sr. and Egie Huff. Wynne attended Darlington School, the University of Virginia, and Georgia Tech,...
Ross Linton Maynard
Mar 30, 2025
Ross Linton Maynard passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia, at the age of 93.
Born in Atlanta on November 30, 1931, Ross graduated from Marist High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy for 22 years. He retired in 1970 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer — a role that gave him a...
Charles Everette Austin
Mar 29, 2025
Charles Everette Austin of Dunwoody, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend was born on October 5, 1937, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina to Alon and Evie Austin.
Charles was a proud graduate of Mercer University, earning his degree in 1960. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted and proudly served...
Hazel Joanne Jones
Mar 28, 2025
Hazel Joanne Jones, 91, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Hazel, affectionately known as "Toto" by her family, was a most caring, generous daughter, sister, and aunt. Her sacrificial care for others was apparent in every aspect of her life. From dedicating a large portion of her life to caring for her dear...
Eleanor Pritchard Perry
Mar 28, 2025
Eleanor (Ellie) Pritchard Perry of Kennesaw, age 99, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 28, 2025. Eleanor was a faithful servant of the Lord, living each day by her faith in God.
Eleanor was born on September 6, 1925, at home in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, the second of four children of Elsie Dassing Pritchard and...
Kathleen Ann Frost
Mar 24, 2025
Kathleen Ann Frost, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 2, 1947, in Massachusetts, Kathleen grew up in New Hampshire. She called many places home, including Louisiana, Tennessee, Hong Kong, Texas, and Florida, but the majority of her life has been here in Georgia.Kathleen’s passion...
Margaret Helen Shelton
Mar 22, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Shelton died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on March 22, 2025. She was the eldest child of eight, born on July 29, 1958, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, to Brigadier General James E. Shelton and Margaret Joan Shelton.
Raised in a military family, Peggy had the great fortune to travel extensively as a young girl during...
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