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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.
Sarah Ann (Lorenzo) Krilla
Apr 13, 2026
Sarah Ann (Lorenzo) Krilla, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on October 2, 1949, in Franklin, Louisiana.
She was a woman known for her wit, strength, and enduring spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Dennis James Krilla; her stepdaughter,...
Johnny Lee Ewton
Apr 10, 2026
Johnny Lee Ewton, 85, of Rome, Georgia passed away April, 10, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1940, in Dunlap, Tennessee, to the late Jack & Mary Ewton.
He is also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Julie Ewton Bishop & Tina Ewton Taylor, as well as his second wife, Nancy Brewer.
Johnny was survived by his daughter, Karen Ewton and...
Kevin King McTeague
Apr 10, 2026
Kevin King McTeague, 75, passed away at home April 10, 2026, in Roswell, Georgia. A devoted husband and best friend, Kevin is survived by his wife, Pamela Gillispie McTeague, and his sister, Patty Page McTeague. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph McTeague and Dorothea Claire King McTeague.
A clinical engineer for Emory University Hospital, 35 yrs, Kevin...
Benjamin Frierson Taylor
Apr 10, 2026
Benjamin Frierson Taylor, 81, of Kennesaw, GA, completed a life well lived on April 10th, 2026, one filled with love, laughter, and stories that will be told for years to come.
Ben was born June 28th, 1944, in Florence, SC, to Birdie and Evelyn Taylor. He was one of nine children and attended the John de La Howe School for Children...
Brandon Douglas Wood
Apr 9, 2026
Brandon Douglas Wood, age 35, of Griffin, GA, passed away April 9, 2026.
Jerome Wellington Kline
Apr 7, 2026
Jerome Wellington Kline, 89, of Senoia, Georgia, passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 23, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, Jerome was the son of the late Marian and Harry Byrd Kline.
Jerome graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1954 and later earned a degree from Texas Christian University, where...
Francis Jeanette Thomason
Apr 6, 2026
With hearts full of profound sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Francis Jeanette Berryman Thomason of Marietta, Georgia, who peacefully went to heaven surrounded by her family on April 6, 2026 at the age of 103. A woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, and grace, she lived more than a century as a force of nature...
Mary Beth Thomas
Apr 5, 2026
Dr. Mary Beth Thomas, 85, a member of the Park Springs Community in Stone Mountain, GA, died on April 5, 2026. The daughter of Beth and Bill Thomas, she was born in Sewanee, TN, on March 2, 1941, and grew up in Athens, TN.
Early on, Mary Beth developed four traits that shaped her life and account for much of its...
Susan Lynette Detro
Apr 5, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Susan Lynette (Sisson) Detro passed away unexpectedly on April 5th, in Cartersville, Georgia after a brief illness. Her celebration of life service will be held on April 18th, at 4:00 pm at Eagle Pointe Church, 5100 Old Stilesboro Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101.
Mrs. Detro was born on August 22, 1954, in McCaysville, Georgia...
Elaine Mary Lape
Apr 2, 2026
Elaine M. Lape of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on 4/2/2026. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Hornbach. She lived in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, before moving to Acworth. She was preceded in death by her brother Bruce Hornbach and her fiancé Danny Epp. Her beloved dog, Mogul, was her companion...
Lyla Rose Ferguson
Mar 31, 2026
Lyla Rose Ferguson, 87, of Dallas, GA passed away March 31, 2026. She was born April 5, 1938 to Charles Tanner and Margaret Tanner (Russell) in Providence, Rhode Island.
Lyla was one of nine siblings. She is survived by her brothers Jon Tanner and Dennis Tanner, both of Rhode Island.
She was preceded in death by brothers Charles Tanner and Russell Tanner...
Carl William Deane
Mar 31, 2026
Carl William Deane, 84, of Big Canoe, Georgia, died peacefully on March 31, 2026. A vibrant, fun-loving personality, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, step-father, brother-in-law and friend.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on Aug. 20, 1941. He graduated in 1963 from the University of Kansas where he played guard on the Jayhawks basketball team and was a member...
Clifton Wayne Morris
Mar 31, 2026
Clifton Wayne Morris was born October 11, 1949, he passed away 03/31/2026. Leaf Cremation in Acworth, GA, is handling his arrangements.
Sarah Ann (Rivaldo) Losapio
Mar 31, 2026
Sarah Ann (Rivaldo) Losapio, 78, of Canton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was a strong and devoted woman, a protective Italian mother who was never afraid to speak her mind. Known for her strong spirit and unwavering honesty, she loved deeply and stood firmly by those she cared for. She often...
Brenda Joyce Burke
Mar 29, 2026
Brenda Joyce Burke, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away, leaving a legacy of creativity, love, and faith. She was born on July 17, 1943, in Englewood, New Jersey, to Louis Christian Griese and Joyce Marguerite Hurd.
Brenda is survived by her brothers, Duane (Middletown, NY) and Guy (Dumont, NJ), and her children: Stacie Leblanc (Jerry) of Madison, Connecticut; Brian Burke...
Sylvia Gertrude Boylan
Mar 28, 2026
Sylvia Gertrude Boylan, born Sylvia Gertrude Hatch on April 5, 1944, in upstate New York, will be remembered for her strong faith, generous spirit, and deep love for her family.In 1963, she married Howard Robert Boylan. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and helping others. Sylvia was a devoted mother and is survived by her children and...
Laura Wilund Adams
Mar 27, 2026
“Heavily layered paper collage on canvas.” These words are how Laura Wilund Adams described the unique art form she developed and mastered for the past thirty years. Collecting colored and textured papers from around the world, especially Japanese washi papers, she would cut them, tear them, wet them in acrylic, and blend them together into exquisite scenes of nature and...
Bobby Lee Lenear
Mar 26, 2026
Bobby Lee Lenear, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at 6:46 p.m., at Emory University Hospital, with his wife and children by his side.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Jean Smith; grandmother, Betty Joe Lenear; grandfather Bobby Lenear 1; grandfather, Johnnie Williams Sr; grandmother, Mary Odessa Williams; his pets, Louie, Miss Pam,...
Jeanette Gilcrease McKnight
Mar 26, 2026
Jeanette Gilcrease McKnight passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. She was 86 years old.
Jeanette was born in Pleasant Hill, LA, on June 21, 1939, to Cecil Bill Gilcrease and Dorthy Tyler Gilcrease. She spent her childhood in Pleasant Hill and later in Shreveport, LA, graduating in 1957 from Byrd High School. She married Ed Wyne McKnight of Gastonia, NC,...
Barbara Ann Crosby
Mar 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Crosby - Age 79 of Sylvester, GA. formally of Arcadia, FL and Petal, MS passed away on Wednesday March 25th 2026 at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, GA. Barbara was born on June 11, 1946 in Zanesville, OH. She graduated in 1964 from Riverview High School in Sarasota, FL. Barbara was a bookkeeper before retiring. Besides raising her...
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