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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.
Kenneth Mack Smith
Aug 26, 2026
Kenneth Mack Smith, 83, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Mack was born on July 19, 1943, to Dothard and Lula Smith in Anniston, Alabama. In 1981, Mack received his GED. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making furniture, but he loved camping with the love of...
Donald Wilbur Kibler
Aug 25, 2026
Donald Wilbur Kibler passed away on August 25, 2026, just shy of his 80th birthday. He was born to Eva Jean (Hamler) Kibler and Daniel David “Dick” Kibler in Baltimore, Maryland on September 11, 1946.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Doris (Parker) Kibler, his twin brother Ronald Kibler, and younger sister Pat (Kibler) Shick.
As kids in...
Barbara G. McCrea
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Grantham McCrea, Pine Mountain, GA passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born December 21, 1943, in Douglas, GA and the daughter of Tommy and Pauline Grantham. She was preceded in death by her husband James Bernard McCrea. Barbara was a graduate of Coffee County High School in 1961. She continued education to earn her master's degree and...
Christine Brooks Yawn
Aug 24, 2026
Christine Brooks Yawn of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of steadfast Christian faith, Christine brought kindness, joy, and a gentle spirit to all who were blessed to know her.
Christine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Yawn, and by her parents, Turner Brooks and Doris Boyce.
She is...
Jon Alden Halseth
Aug 23, 2026
Jon Alden “Jack” Halseth passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by family and under hospice care. Earlier that day, Jack had been visited by his children, their spouses, his grandchildren and his great-grandson. We are incredibly thankful that everyone had the opportunity to see him and be with him one last time.
Jack was...
Carol Jean Gonzales
Aug 22, 2026
Carol Gonzales, of Kennesaw, born January, 06, 1949, passed away August 22, 2026, Leaf Cremation of Acworth, GA, is handling her arrangements.
Anita Chapman Ivey
Aug 22, 2026
Anita Chapman Ivey, 90, entered the gates of Heaven on August 22, 2026. Anita was born in Corinth, Mississippi but raised in Hapeville, Georgia where she graduated from Hapeville High School. Anita married her high school sweetheart, Don Chapman, and had three daughters: Cathy (Bobby) Adams, Terry (Tommy) Vann, and Vicky (Cary) Bowling. Anita was blessed with 7 grandchildren and...
William Guice Myrick
Aug 20, 2026
William Guice Myrick, age 68 of Rome, GA, passed away August 20, 2026.
Doris Marie Reynolds
Aug 20, 2026
Doris Marie Reynolds, 62, of Summerville, GA passed away on August 20, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Charlton Hudson Jones
Aug 19, 2026
Charlton Jones 86 years of age passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2026 at Manor Lake Bridgemill. He was born February 21, 1940 in Flossmoor, IL and was the younger of two boys of Morris and Ellen Jones. He was preceded in death by Morris, Jr.
Charlton tied for Valedictorian at Bloom Township High school in Chicago Heights IL, attended University...
John Thomas Rouse IV
Aug 18, 2026
John Thomas Rouse IV, 65, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on August 17, 2026.
John was born on April 27, 1961, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to John Thomas Rouse III and Nancy Coggin Goad. From an early age, he displayed fierce determination and a love for the outdoors. At just 16 years old, John earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an...
Richard Arthur Zolko Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
Richard Arthur Zolko Jr., born February 12, 1966, passed away on August 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of music, craftsmanship, and devotion to his family. A standout high school basketball player, Richard carried his determination to be the best throughout his life and career, evolving from a mechanic into a master drywall installer and highly respected commercial construction foreman....
Keith Joseph Michalski
Aug 9, 2026
Keith Joseph Michalski, 84, of Cumming, GA, passed away on August 9, 2026.
Richard Michael Bayersdorfer
Aug 9, 2026
Richard “Rich” Bayersdorfer, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2026, after an 8+ year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
Rich was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in Brewster, New York, where he was a Hall of Fame athlete in both basketball and football. He went on to play basketball at Dowling College and...
Russell Edward Vandemark
Aug 9, 2026
Russell E. Vandemark, 83, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 9:28 p.m. at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Born on November 30, 1942, in London, Ohio, Russell was the son of the late Russell E. Vandemark and Dorothy (Williamson) Vandemark.
Russell spent many years working in sales for Grosset & Dunlap Books and Harlequin Books....
Barbara Bagley
Aug 5, 2026
Barbara Patricia Bagley passed away on August 5th 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Claude Taylor Bagley Jr in 2007, and her daughter Deborah Leigh Bagley in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Bagley Corley (Robert), and her son, Lance Taylor Bagley (Fiona), along with three granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren.
Barbara lived...
Thomas James McWilliams
Aug 4, 2026
Thomas James McWilliams, 55, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Thomas was born on October 27, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Thomas “Tommy Ray” McWilliams and Cheryl Greene. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dawn “Lee” Jeffares-McWilliams.
Thomas graduated from Roosevelt High School in Atlanta in 1988, now known as Maynard Holbrook Jackson High...
Walter Joseph Mahany, III
Aug 3, 2026
Walter Joseph Mahany, III, 57, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on August 03, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
William H. (Bill) Southwood, Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
William H. (Bill) Southwood, Jr., departed our earthly world peacefully at the age of 80, with his wife, Carol, by his side at their home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Washington, DC, he was the first of three children born to William H. Southwood, Sr., and Ruth E. Southwood. Bill’s parents were officers in The Salvation Army (TSA), stationed in many...
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