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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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Barbara Ann Crosby

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...

Stephen Delain Allen

Stephen Delain Allen

Mar 25, 2026

Stephen Delain Allen, 73, of Cartersville, GA passed away on March 25, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Luigi Andrue Villalobos-Maben

Luigi Andrue Villalobos-Maben

Mar 22, 2026

Luigi Andrue Villalobos-Maben, the infant son of Julius Maben and Maria Villalobos, was born on December 11, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, and peacefully passed away on March 22, 2026. During his brief time with us, Luigi displayed remarkable strength and was cherished deeply by his family. His presence illuminated every moment with love and significance, leaving a lasting impact on...

Joe Pippin Collins

Joe Pippin Collins

Mar 22, 2026

Joe Pippin Collins, 76, of Cartersville, GA passed away on March 22, 2026.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Shirley Ann Smothers

Shirley Ann Smothers

Mar 21, 2026

Shirley Vinson Smothers, 80, of Rome, Georgia, entered into the presence of the Lord on March, 21, 2026.

Shirley was born in San Francisco, California, to the late Horace Watson Vinson and Bonnie Lee Salmon. She delighted in reading her bible and growing in her faith. She devoted more than 40 years to compassionate service in nursing and healthcare. Shirley was...

Shirley Hill Brock

Shirley Hill Brock

Mar 21, 2026

Shirley Hill Brock, age 92, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on March 21, 2026.

She was born February 11, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania to the late Ozella and Edward Hill.

Shirley worked at Turkey Point Nuclear Power as a secretary in Homestead, Florida. She loved to read, sew, play in the flowers and take trips to the beach.

She was preceded in death...

Eleanor Diane Morse

Eleanor Diane Morse

Mar 21, 2026

With heavy hearts yet deep gratitude for a life filled with love and faith, the family of Eleanor Diane Morse announces her passing at her home in Cartersville, GA on March 21, 2026 after a courageous battle with stage four pancreatic and liver cancer.

Eleanor Diane Copland Atkinson Morse was born in Atlanta to the late Theodore Copland and the late...

John Alan "Jack" Brocksmith

John Alan "Jack" Brocksmith

Mar 19, 2026

  John Alan “Jack” Brocksmith, 87, was born on November 29, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to Frank Otto Brocksmith and Lois Kathryn Kinney Brocksmith. Being a loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were Jack’s greatest accomplishments. He was immensely proud of his family and showed it in countless ways throughout his life.

    Jack grew up in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio,...

Olga Knight

Olga Knight

Mar 14, 2026

Olga Knight (née Castillo), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Ranger, Georgia. She was 66 years old.

Born on October 23, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Olga carried with her throughout her life the warmth and strength of her roots — a rich heritage shared between the United States and Mexico, and a family...

Christopher Regan Mashburn

Christopher Regan Mashburn

Mar 12, 2026

Christopher Regan Mashburn; age 59 of Buford, GA; passed away March 12, 2026.

Sherrie Jean Adams

Sherrie Jean Adams

Mar 12, 2026

Sherrie Jean Adams of Marietta, GA; age 64; passed away 03/12/2026.

Jeanette M. Sanderson

Jeanette M. Sanderson

Mar 10, 2026

Jeanette M. Sanderson passed peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by love. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose strength, humor, and compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Known affectionately by her family as “The Traveling Moon,” Jeanette had a spirit that seemed to shine wherever she went. She brought warmth, light, and guidance to those...

Randy Chase

Randy Chase

Mar 10, 2026

Randy Chase, 62, of Carrollton, GA passed away on March 10, 2026.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Leo Allen Rochon

Leo Allen Rochon

Mar 9, 2026

Leo Allen Rochon peacefully passed away on March 9, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Leo was a father, grandfather, brother, and friend who cherished time with family and loved life’s adventures.

He was the son of the late Dorothy Rochon-Creonte and Leoda Rochon, and was predeceased by his son, Leo Alan Rochon, and sister, Rita...

Robert Paul Lowery

Robert Paul Lowery

Mar 7, 2026

Robert “Bob” Paul Lowery of Snellville, GA, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the age of 86. Bob was survived briefly by his wife Peggy “Anoree” Self, who passed away four days later on Wednesday, March 11th, his daughter Shannon Lowery Kerpics, son-in-law Jeffrey Kerpics, and two granddaughters, Zoe...

Beverly Joyce Burroughs

Beverly Joyce Burroughs

Mar 3, 2026

Beverly Joyce Burroughs, 80, died March 3, following a year-long illness. Born in Bat Cave, North Carolina, she was a high school cheerleader and honor student, graduated from Wake Forest University, did graduate work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Georgia State University, and taught high school English in the Atlanta school system for 30 years....

Joseph Norman Dowda

Joseph Norman Dowda

Mar 3, 2026

Joseph Norman Dowda, 78, of Carrollton, GA passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born March 5, 1947, in Atlanta, GA to the late Robert Cooper Dowda and Effie Mae (Newton) Dowda.

Joe graduated from Jonesboro high school, Class of 1965.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Dowda and sister, Ellen Sisson; his wife, Bernice Dowda; daughters, Cathy...

Nancy Irene Hewitt

Nancy Irene Hewitt

Mar 2, 2026

Nancy McNeil Hewitt, 78, of Marietta, Georgia, found her complete healing on March 2, 2026.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a family who will forever keep her place at their table. Today, she is walking streets that we can only imagine, surrounded by beauty, reunited with those who went before her, whole again, at peace, and finally...

Roy E. Reeves

Roy E. Reeves

Mar 2, 2026

Roy E. Reeves of Douglasville, Georgia, went to heaven on March 2, 2026.He was born on May 8, 1934, and was the son of the late Paul G. and Georgia Reeves.He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Shubert; his brother, Lamar; and his son-in-law, Ken Jones.He was in the Army, where he was stationed in Korea. He...

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