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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.
Terrence “Terry” LaVerne Rich
Jan 6, 2026
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Terry Rich, age 89, of Canton, Georgia, passed away after a short battle with cancer on January 6, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Frances; his son, Thomas Rich (Michelle); his daughters, Louri Call (Jack), Christine Stasko (John), and Cynthia Elmstrom (Michael); 10 grandchildren; two siblings; and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Terry...
Nancy Ann Koson
Jan 3, 2026
Nancy Ann Koson, 85, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. Nancy was a wonderful and devoted Mom. She was caring, kind, with a heart of gold, who always put family first. She especially loved the holidays. This past Christmas was a happy one, as she shared a fun holiday season with her three daughters and other family members. Nancy...
Rebecca Joyce Lusk
Jan 3, 2026
Rebecca Joyce Lusk, 75, passed away peacefully on January 03, 2026, at Decatur GA. She was born January 25, 1950, in Chattanooga, TN, and was the daughter of Howard and Billie Dobbins Lusk. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents and brother David, and sisters-in-law, Rita and Debbie. She is survived by brothers, Fred and Richard (Anthony), and 15...
Linda Sue Gallo
Jan 1, 2026
Linda Gallo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Acworth, Georgia. She was 77 years old.
Linda was born in Surry County, North Carolina, where she was part of a large and loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rena Stewart, and her sister, Rena Faye Gibson (Jeffrey).
As a young...
Richard Douglas Deason
Jan 1, 2026
Richard Douglas Deason, 73, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 1, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA, and was the son of William Deason Sr. and Nellie Ruth Krohn. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Tammy. Richard is greatly missed and was a loving...
William Troy Lumpkin Jr
Dec 29, 2025
William “Troy” Lumpkin Jr. passed away on December 29, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the son of William and Hazel Lumpkin.
He was preceded in death by Julie McEvoy (beloved partner), William Lumpkin (father), Hazel Lumpkin (mother), Barbara Landrum (sister), Connie Cottle (Sister), and Tracy Cottle (nephew).
Troy graduated from Grady High School. He...
Phillip Eugene Allen
Dec 26, 2025
Phillip Allen was born on October 30, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to his heavenly home on December 26, 2025, in Marietta, Georgia, at the age of 68.
Graduating from Walker High School in DeKalb County in 1975, Phillip enjoyed playing in the marching band and was Drum Major his senior year. After graduating from high school, he went to...
Gordon James Dyker
Dec 24, 2025
Gordon James Dyker, 65, passed unexpectedly in his home in SE Atlanta on December 24, 2025. He was a cherished partner, brother, and friend.
Gordon grew up in Michigan, the youngest of three boys. He attended Central Michigan University and shortly after graduation, he moved south to Atlanta. Atlanta remained his home for over 40 years.
Gordon worked in several fields as...
Elizabeth Cooper Land
Dec 24, 2025
Elizabeth Cooper Land, 98, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly a longtime resident of Westport, Connecticut, passed away on December 24, 2025. Liz was born on May 8, 1927 in New York City, the daughter of Morris and Alice Cooper.
She attended the Lincoln School in New York City and entered Smith College at age 16, one of the youngest members of her...
Craig Tilford Green
Dec 23, 2025
Craig Tilford Green, 62 years, of Dawsonville Georgia went peacefully to heaven on December 23,2025.
He was born in Cumming, Georgia on May 14,1963 to Jack Green and Grace Hyde.
He was a loving husband to Connie Emmett.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his loving wife, his sisters, Linda Darlene Wood of Dawsonville GA and Charlene Grace Dunn...
Elaine Barbara True
Dec 22, 2025
Elaine Barbara True, age 59, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2025, after a life filled with love, creativity, and a passion for helping others. She was born on April 19, 1966, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and graduated from Bishop Flaget High School. Elaine carried a warmth that touched everyone who knew her.
Elaine loved animals, especially cats, and found...
Earl Chapman Hiers
Dec 19, 2025
Earl Chapman Hiers, dearly beloved by his family and friends, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, December 19, at the age of 83. He was born on September 9, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia, to Wilbur and Toye Hiers.
Chapman attended Reinhardt University, where he studied accounting. He spent the majority of his professional career with The Audichron...
Nancy Wood Cash
Dec 18, 2025
Nancy Wood Cash, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her care facility in Roswell, Georgia. She was born on November 13, 1940, in Decatur, Georgia, to Warren Bond Matthews and Martha Eakes Matthews.
Nancy graduated from Decatur High School and went on to attend Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, where she earned a degree in Chemistry in June 1962. In...
Theotis Thedford Jr
Dec 16, 2025
Theotis Thedford Jr., 69 of Powder Springs, Georgia, was called home to Heaven on December 16, 2025. He was born in Buffalo, New York, on April 12, 1956, to the late, greats, Theotis and Gertrude Thedford Sr. He was preceded in death by his son, Theotis Thedford III, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gertrude Thedford Sr., his grandparents, Mr. &...
Edward John Scherlacher, Jr.
Dec 16, 2025
Edward John Scherlacher, Jr. passed away peacefully at home and entered the gates of heaven on December 16th.
Ed was born on April 1, 1960, in Newark, New Jersey, to Edward and Geraldine Scherlacher. In high school and college, Ed discovered his talent for entertainment and became a self-taught magician and ventriloquist. He realized he could bring joy to others while...
Veola Momon
Dec 15, 2025
VEOLA MOMON 82 years of age
Born October 27, 1943
Home-going December 15, 2025
Veola Momon is survived by daughters Brigietta Nolan, Linny Maddox and sons Daron Owens, and Reginald Maddox; grandchildren Chardonae Davis, Raymond Nolan, Jiaunda Nolan, Daron Owens Jr., Darrin Owens, Laureen Owens, Amacia Maddox, Ayinde Spann, Rahan Maddox, Jasiah Maddox, Zadirah Maddox; great-grandchildren Savannah Nolan and Kori Nolan; Aisys Spann;...
William Lenn Lovvorn
Dec 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Lenn Lovvorn, age 53 of Ranburne, Alabama. Born in Wurzburg, Germany on April 23, 1972 and went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025.
He was the son of Sherrie Lovvorn Musick and the late Billy Joe Lovvorn.
Lenn was also preceded in death by his son,...
Karl Raymond Shaffer, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Karl Shaffer, age 58, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on December 10, 2025.Karl was born on November 21, 1967, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Karl Shaffer Sr. and late Marilyn Shaffer Pendleton.Karl enjoyed working on computers and loved spending time at the beach. He was known for his interest in technology and his laid-back nature. At the time...
Jean Marie Jennings
Dec 10, 2025
Jean Marie Jennings, 77, a resident of Douglasville GA, passed away on December 10th at Tranquility Hospice. Born in Augusta GA, the daughter of the late Venson Brown & Dorothy Gunter Jennings, and raised in the Stiefeltown community in Warrenville SC, Jean was a 1966 graduate of Leavelle McCampbell High School in Graniteville SC. After high school, she worked as...
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