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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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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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Keith Mathews Mowry

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

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

Judith Eulalie O'Brien

Feb 26, 2026

Judith Eulalie O'Brien; age 47 of Canton, GA; passed away February 26, 2026.

Edna S. Gayle

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

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

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

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

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....

Barbara A. Ashworth

Barbara A. Ashworth

Feb 23, 2026

Cremation services are being handled by Leaf Cremation.

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