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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.

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Walter Earl Beaman, Jr.

Walter Earl Beaman, Jr.

Feb 11, 2026

Walter Earl Beaman Jr, 74, of Toccoa, Ga, born in Springville, NY on December 19, 1951, passed away on February 11, 2026. After his long battle with cancer.

Son of the late Walter Earl Beaman Sr and Mary Katherine (Fultz) Beaman, both of Chaffee, NY. Proceeded in death by siblings, Ida Beaman, Mildred Beaman, Claire Heitman, June Moore, Daniel (Barbara) Beaman,...

Patricia Kay Edwards

Patricia Kay Edwards

Feb 10, 2026

Patricia Kay Edwards, age 76, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026. 

Born in Cottonwood, Arizona, Patricia was raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she later attended Middle Tennessee State University. She proudly served her country by enlisting in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era, an accomplishment she considered one of her greatest honors. Patricia was a...

Thomas Lee Duvall Jr.

Thomas Lee Duvall Jr.

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas Lee Duvall Jr.; age 57 of Villa Rica, GA; passed away February 10, 2026.

John Joseph Cantalice

John Joseph Cantalice

Feb 8, 2026

John Joseph Cantalice, 67, of Woodstock, GA passed away on February 08, 2026.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Michael E. Vaughn

Michael E. Vaughn

Feb 8, 2026

Michael “Mike” E. Vaughn, 54, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born December 2, 1971, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fl. He is the son of Ronald E. Vaughn and Charlotte M. Vaughn of Douglasville, GA.

He was a devoted son, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his generous heart, his time with family and odd...

Faye Barnette

Faye Barnette

Feb 6, 2026

Faye Barnette, 82 of Cartersville, GA passed away February 6, 2026. She was born in Taylorsville, GA on April 7, 1943 to William and Nannie Fuqua. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Barnette and her son, Glenn Barnette. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Barnette, Gary Barnette, Tim Barnette; daughters, Angie Taff, Adean Wade and Syndey Ray;...

Joseph Karl Winston, Sr.

Joseph Karl Winston, Sr.

Feb 6, 2026

Joseph Karl Winston Sr. was born on July 7, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended DuSable High School and later continued his education at Western Illinois University before graduating from Massey College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Joseph proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran, with service in Japan and Washington State. Following his military service, he built a long...

Sherwana Tenelle Hunt

Sherwana Tenelle Hunt

Feb 5, 2026

Sherwana transitioned on February 5, 2026. She was born February 18, 1993 in Panama City, Florida.

She leaves behind her mother, Rosemarie Smith; brother, Kevin Smith; stepfather, Gilbert Smith; Phelicia Gibbons; aunt and uncle Lealyson and Terry Flukers; and may more.

Sherwana graduated from Lassiter HS where she participated in color guard and choir. Family and friends knew Sherwana's passions were the...

Janye Dykes Thompson

Janye Dykes Thompson

Feb 2, 2026

Janye Dykes Thompson, 85, of Douglasville, GA passed away on February 02, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Felix Rozzo

Felix Rozzo

Feb 2, 2026

Felix Rozzo, age 87, passed away on February 2, 2026 at his home in Grayson, Georgia. He was born on April 22, 1938 in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Felix graduated from Ashtabula High School, Class of 1956. He earned his Bachelor’s of Education Degree from the University of Dayton and his Master’s in Counseling and Administration from Kent State University (Kent Campus). An...

Marcella Paylor Stansberry

Marcella Paylor Stansberry

Feb 2, 2026

Cremation services are being handled by Leaf Cremation.

Michael Patrick Carroll

Michael Patrick Carroll

Feb 2, 2026

Michael (Mike) Patrick Carroll was born June 7, 1950 to Elaine Edquist and Richard Carroll in Superior, WI. He went home to be with his lord and savior, and the love of his life on February 2, 2026.

If you knew Mike, you knew he had nine lives and lived a life that far surpassed even his own expectations. He proudly...

David Arthur Nuttall

David Arthur Nuttall

Jan 31, 2026

David Arthur Nuttall passed away on January 31,2026 in Acworth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Elyse Nuttall, and his son Andrew Nuttall.

David was born on January 25,1934 in Lancashire, UK. During WW 2 he was sent away, like many English children, to a country parish of the Church of England, where his uncle Arthur...

George Edward Scase

George Edward Scase

Jan 31, 2026

George Edward Scase, III, 63, of Franklin, Georgia passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2026. George was born on January 16, 1963. He was known for his love of fishing and bluegrass music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lillian Peck and his grandparents.

George is survived by his wife, Donna Scase;...

Anna Mae DeJarnett

Anna Mae DeJarnett

Jan 30, 2026

Anna Mae Wade DeJarnett of Marietta, GA, died January 30, 2026, at the age of ninety-five after a full and rich life of love and faith, assured of Christ’s love and promise of resurrection to new life.

Born on her maternal grandparents’ farm in Joppa, Massac County, IL, on July 7, 1930, she was the elder of two daughters of Cecil...

George Kaneiwa

George Kaneiwa

Jan 30, 2026

George Kaneiwa, 74, of Atlanta, GA passed away January 30, 2026.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Egypt Michelle Barnett

Egypt Michelle Barnett

Jan 29, 2026

Egypt Michelle Barnett, 35, entered eternal rest on January 29 of 2026 at home in Dallas, Georgia surrounded by love. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her late father, Elbert Barnett and late mother, Delores Owens.

As a graduate of Central Texas College, Egypt worked at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center as a Nurse...

David Morgan Spears, Sr.

David Morgan Spears, Sr.

Jan 26, 2026

David Morgan Spears, Sr., 78, died peacefully January 26, 2026 surrounded by his wife and family. A longtime faithful servant of our Lord, David was above all, a man who followed Jesus and loved his family. He was a founding member and elder at Grace Chapel on High Holly Mountain in Scaly Mountain, N.C.

David was born in Jenkins, Ky., on...

Jacquelyn Lou Evanko

Jacquelyn Lou Evanko

Jan 25, 2026

Jacqueline Evanko (Jackie), age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026, in Roswell, Georgia.

Born on April 13, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Louella Zody, sister to Nila. She spent her youth and early years in Chillicothe, Ohio, and northern Kentucky where she formed memories and relationships that stayed close to her...

Gladys Faye Mercer

Gladys Faye Mercer

Jan 24, 2026

Cremation services are being handled by Leaf Cremation.

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