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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.
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...
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
Mar 10, 2026
Randy Chase, 62, of Carrollton, GA passed away on March 10, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
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...
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...
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...
Keith Mathews Mowry
Mar 1, 2026
Keith M. Mowry, age 79, of Georgia, passed away at his home on March 1, 2026.
He was born in Ohio on November 6, 1946, and remained a proud Buckeye fan throughout his life. He was the son of the late Clyde Franklin Mowry and Phyllis Moore Mowry.
Keith was also preceded in death by his brother, Bryan Curtis Mowry, and his...
Ethel Pendleton Spivey
Feb 27, 2026
Ethel Pendleton “Penny” Spivey, a 53-year resident of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Union City, Georgia. She was 88 years old.
Penny was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1937, to Ethel Brunson Kirby and Robert Haslam Kirby. From an early age, she learned to play piano and would do so with her older brother, Robert...
Judith Eulalie O'Brien
Feb 26, 2026
Judith Eulalie O'Brien; age 47 of Canton, GA; passed away February 26, 2026.
Edna S. Gayle
Feb 25, 2026
Edna “Eydie” S. Gayle, 58, of Marietta, GA passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1968 in Montgomery, AL to William and Mary Sowell.
Eydie lived in Virginia most of her life where she married her husband Richard Gayle of 25 years and raised her three children. She was a mortgage inspector for over 20 years...
Roger Kelvin Lewis
Feb 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Roger Kelvin Lewis
Roger Kelvin Lewis, 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2026, on the houseboat he loved so dearly. Born on May 8, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Melvin Lewis and Christine M. Lewis, Roger lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that meant the most to him.
Roger...
Gary Charles Losapio
Feb 25, 2026
Gary Charles Losapio, age 73, of Canton, passed away on February 25, 2026. Born July 27, 1952, in Rochester, Gary carried a strong work ethic and independent spirit throughout his life.
A skilled builder and carpenter, Gary had a natural talent for working with his hands and took pride in doing things the right way. Known for his strong will, steady...
Marsha Elise Carpenter
Feb 25, 2026
Marsha Elise Carpenter, 73, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on February 25, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Virginia Dale Holladay Showalter
Feb 24, 2026
Virginia Dale Holladay Showalter, 85, wife of Donald “Don” Eugene Showalter (Deceased) for 59 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Mrs. Showalter was born in Cullowhee, North Carolina to the late Blanche Gardner. Virginia was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She passed away surrounded by the love of those she held dear....
Denise Hartt
Feb 23, 2026
Denise Hartt, 75, entered eternal rest on February 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 21, 1951, in Long Island , Denise carried her warmth, strength, and vibrant spirit with her throughout her life.She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hallaran; her mother, Jean Burke; and her brother, Robert “Rickey” Hallaran.Denise is lovingly...
Betty Jo Williams Frye
Feb 21, 2026
Betty Jo Williams Frye, 90, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Cowpens, South Carolina, on September 5, 1935, Betty Jo—known affectionately as BJ—grew up in Shelby, North Carolina. She attended Shelby High School and later graduated from Gardner-Webb College. Throughout her life, she treasured the deep and lasting...
Kenneth Howard Jones
Feb 19, 2026
Kenneth Howard Jones at the age of 75 located in Lithia Springs, GA crossed over to be with the ancestors on 2/19/26.
Kenneth was born In Pittsburgh, PA in the neighborhood of Hazelwood and was the son of the late Theodore C Jones And Celeste Jones.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents William E Jones and Nancy Jones.
He...
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