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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.
William Guice Myrick
Aug 20, 2026
William Guice Myrick, age 68 of Rome, GA, passed away August 20, 2026.
Doris Marie Reynolds
Aug 20, 2026
Doris Marie Reynolds, 62, of Summerville, GA passed away on August 20, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
John Thomas Rouse IV
Aug 18, 2026
John Thomas Rouse IV, 65, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on August 17, 2026.
John was born on April 27, 1961, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to John Thomas Rouse III and Nancy Coggin Goad. From an early age, he displayed fierce determination and a love for the outdoors. At just 16 years old, John earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an...
Richard Michael Bayersdorfer
Aug 9, 2026
Richard “Rich” Bayersdorfer, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2026, after an 8+ year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
Rich was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in Brewster, New York, where he was a Hall of Fame athlete in both basketball and football. He went on to play basketball at Dowling College and...
Russell Edward Vandemark
Aug 9, 2026
Russell E. Vandemark, 83, of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 9:28 p.m. at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Born on November 30, 1942, in London, Ohio, Russell was the son of the late Russell E. Vandemark and Dorothy (Williamson) Vandemark.
Russell spent many years working in sales for Grosset & Dunlap Books and Harlequin Books....
Barbara Bagley
Aug 5, 2026
Barbara Patricia Bagley passed away on August 5th 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Claude Taylor Bagley Jr in 2007, and her daughter Deborah Leigh Bagley in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Bagley Corley (Robert), and her son, Lance Taylor Bagley (Fiona), along with three granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren.
Barbara lived...
Thomas James McWilliams
Aug 4, 2026
Thomas James McWilliams, 55, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Thomas was born on October 27, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Thomas “Tommy Ray” McWilliams and Cheryl Greene. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dawn “Lee” Jeffares-McWilliams.
Thomas graduated from Roosevelt High School in Atlanta in 1988, now known as Maynard Holbrook Jackson High...
Walter Joseph Mahany, III
Aug 3, 2026
Walter Joseph Mahany, III, 57, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on August 03, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
William H. (Bill) Southwood, Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
William H. (Bill) Southwood, Jr., departed our earthly world peacefully at the age of 80, with his wife, Carol, by his side at their home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Washington, DC, he was the first of three children born to William H. Southwood, Sr., and Ruth E. Southwood. Bill’s parents were officers in The Salvation Army (TSA), stationed in many...
Marie Victoria Reilly
Jul 31, 2026
Marie Victoria Reilly, 89, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Born February 2,1937 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a cherished daughter of Edward Joseph Kelly and Victoria Jalicke Kelly. As part of a large family with ten kids she grew up quickly and...
Christy Leigh McCall
Jul 30, 2026
Christy Leigh McCall, 39, of Carrollton, GA passed away on July 30, 2026.
She was born December 4, 1986 in South Carolina and was the daughter of Kenneth and Dell McCall.
She is survived by her wife, Susan McCall.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still...
Mary Alice Kemp
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Alice Kemp died in the care of hospice on July 30, 2026. A remarkable woman whose life reflected her genuine commitment to serving others and bringing people together, Mary Alice had a heart for unity, compassion, good government, and community, leaving a far-reaching impact. She loved well and was well loved.
Born in Acworth, Georgia, to Mary V. Orr Kemp...
Tina J. Perryman
Jul 25, 2026
Mrs. Tina J. Perryman, passed away peacefully the age of 98 on July 25, 2026 in Smyrna, GA.Born on November 3, 1927, Tina grew up in La Grange, GA and was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Verdie Johnson and sister to the late Stanley and Larry Johnson, Kat Beacham and Mott Baxter. As a young woman, she...
Will Wesley Tweedy
Jul 24, 2026
Will Wesley Tweedy, age 62, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 4:25 a.m.
Born on October 4, 1963, in Jackson, Tennessee, Will was the beloved son of Flossie Bell Cleveland and John Edward Tweedy Sr.
Will was a hardworking man who dedicated many years to the construction industry with WallsPlus Inc. He also owned and operated...
Stephen “Steve” DeWayne Powers
Jul 23, 2026
Stephen “Steve” DeWayne Powers, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, GA.
Steve was born on August 21, 1960, in Louisville, KY, to the late Patrick DeWayne Powers and Caroline Rose Long-Reader.
In recent years, Steve particularly loved restoring his 1970 Dodge Challenger and was very proud of his home garden.
Along with his parents, Steve...
Robert Allen Maderer
Jul 23, 2026
Robert Allen Maderer was born May 26, 1949, in Aurora, IL. He was the eldest son of Edwin and Patricia Maderer of Wheaton, IL.
Bob was a member of the first graduating class of Wheaton North High School in 1967, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. Many of the people he met in grade school and at North became lifelong...
John Thomas Torhan
Jul 21, 2026
Tom was a kind, generous, and fun-loving man who truly never met a stranger. He had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Tom is survived by his beloved partner of 19 years, Fran Baker, Grayson, GA; his daughter Jessica Torhan Kallay and her husband Willis Kallay of Athens, GA; his...
Nathan Scott Bagley
Jul 20, 2026
Nathan “Scott” Bagley, 53, of Lawrenceville, GA, beloved husband and Pop, won his battle with cancer when he entered into the presence of his Savior on July 20, 2026. He was born in Birmingham, AL, to Majors Robert and Carol Bergen Bagley, on March 23, 1973. He was a 1991 graduate of Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC, and a...
Miguel Angel Serrano
Jul 19, 2026
Miguel Angel Serrano Arreche, age 76, passed away peacefully in Cartersville, Georgia, on July 18, 2026, at 4:04 a.m., surrounded by his family.Miguel was born on December 19, 1949, in Puerto Rico, the son of Miguel Serrano and Yolanda Arreche. When he was just one year old, he moved with his two sisters to New York, where they were raised...
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