obituaries
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.
James Darryl Barnes
Aug 29, 2025
James Darryl Barnes, age 66 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025. Jim was born on May 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late James Arthur Barnes and Annie V. Little.Jim was a man with many talents but he spent his most recent years as a mechanical technician repairing trailers for...
James Russell Nichols
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. James Russell Nichols, age 89, of Gainesville, GA passed away at his home on August 26, 2025. He was born January 2, 1936 in Hammond, IN where while in high school he met his life long love and our mother, Irene Nichols. He relocated his family to Georgia in 1974 and settled in Stone Mountain.He was preceded in death...
Tracy Ladoy Rusk
Aug 23, 2025
Tracy “Doy” Rusk 83 of Greenville GA, passed away on Aug 23 2025.
Tracy was born on August 30 1941 and was the son of late Lee Rusk and Clema Maxwell.
Tracy was preceded in death by his wife Terese Rusk, step daughter Kellie, his brother James and sisters Minnie, Bernice, Mary sue and Pauline.
Tracy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and...
John Vincent Walsh, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
John “Jack” Vincent Walsh, Jr., 93, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away the evening of August 21, 2025, just hours after receiving the last rites from Father Michael Silloway of All Saints Catholic Church.
A lifelong, devout Catholic and Boston Red Sox fan, Jack was born November 24, 1931, to Flora and John Vincent Walsh, Sr., in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. He graduated from...
Barbara Elizabeth Jury
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth Jury, 77, passed away on August 21, 2025. Barb was born on January 21, 1948, in Grove City, Ohio to the late George Edward and Ruth Elizabeth Schofield Renner.
Barb graduated from Franklin Heights High School, class of 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, and was a 1970 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a BS in Education, focusing...
Kathy Jean Greeson
Aug 20, 2025
Kathy Jean Greeson, 73, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on August 20th, 2025. She was born on August 31st, 1951, in Rome, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Robert and Julia Casteel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Greeson. She is survived by her brother, Bobby Casteel; sister, Diane Casteel; children, Mark and Tori Hand...
Annice Marie Valverde
Aug 18, 2025
Ann Valverde, age 78, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away at her home on August 18, 2025. Though she was a very private and quiet person, Ann was deeply beloved by those who knew her.
She served as a part-time staff assistant in the University College at University of North Georgia (UNG) until her death, contributing quietly yet meaningfully to the Student...
Forrest Dulane Hale, Jr.
Aug 18, 2025
Forrest Dulane Hale, Jr., age 73, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 14, 1952, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Forrest was the only child of Forrest Sr. and Betty Lee (Collins) Hale, who preceded him in death. As the son of...
Rosa Annette Wade Dutton
Aug 17, 2025
Rosa Annette Dutton of Cartersville, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Annette was born on July 10th, 1940, to the late J.T. and Estelle Wade, of Kingston, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Jamie Lynn Wade and Joan Wade Mannis. Annette is survived by...
Terrence Owen Johnson
Aug 17, 2025
Terry Johnson, 66, formerly from Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born on October 6, 1958, in Columbus, OH, to Raymond R. Johnson II and Janice Esther Johnson, Terry lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion, unwavering faith, and an unconditional love for his family. Graduated from THE Ohio State University class of ‘81, remaining...
Fredrica Nash Farris Caldwell
Aug 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of everyone’s Nana, Fredrica Nash Farris Caldwell, of Rome, GA. She passed away on August 16th, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. Nana passed away just a few weeks before her 84th birthday.
Freddie, as known by many, had a big personality in a small package, with an enormous...
Wesley Lamar Brown
Aug 16, 2025
Wesley (Wes) L Brown, of Acworth, GA, and Winter Haven, FL, was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. On August 16, 2025, he passed at the age of 94. He was born in Marietta, GA to David and Eva Ella Brown on July 18, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, 10 siblings and his wife of...
Kathleen Marie Hannon
Aug 11, 2025
Kathleen M. Hannon, 63, of Euclid, OH has been laid to rest on August 11th, 2025.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was surrounded by those who love her most.
She was born in Cleveland, OH on February 25, 1962 to the late George Sr. & Faith Bulick.
She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 34 years, Hugh F...
Ronald Lee Allen
Aug 11, 2025
After battling cancer over the last several months, Dr. Ronald Lee Allen went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois. Ron was a pastor in several churches across the United States for over 45 years. He called himself a “retreaded pastor” after retiring from his 26-year ministry...
William Eugene Pfau
Aug 11, 2025
Much-loved husband, father, and Opa, US Army, retired, CW5 William “Bill” Pfau, 75, of Cartersville, Georgia, left this world and embarked on his new great journey on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Born in 1949 in Kittanning, PA, Bill is a 1967 graduate of Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, PA. Bill attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and received an aeronautical...
Trisha Marie Chastain
Aug 10, 2025
Trisha Marie Chastain, 59, of Rydal, Georgia, passed away on August 10, 2025.
She was born on November 12, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan to Mr. Thomas & Betty Stanger.
She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Trisha had a strong belief in God and loved to spend time mowing the lawn and keeping her yard looking nice.
Trisha was preceded in death...
Lisa Jean Beville
Aug 10, 2025
Lisa Jean Beville, 63, of Acworth, GA passed away on August 10, 2025.
She was born November 5, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Flora Caroline Law and Charles Allen Beville.
She will be remembered as a fierce and dependable friend, hardworking staple of Wheeler High School history, and “the best Mimi ever”. She would move mountains for the ones she loved and...
Darin Larry Wood
Aug 8, 2025
Born on December 23, 1973, in Salem, Oregon, to Jimmy & Lauriena Wood. Darin passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Wood, his three children, Ashleigh, Myles, and Dru; his parents, Jimmy and Lauriena Wood; siblings, Terrill Wood and Stacy Allen.
Darin “The Mic” Wood was a man who carried the...
Mary T. Martin
Aug 7, 2025
Mary T. Martin, 73, of Snellville, GA passed away on August 07, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.