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.
Anthony Joseph Scarfato, Iv
May 8, 2024
Anthony Joseph Scarfato IV (Joey), 27, of Decatur, GA passed away on May 8th, 2024. He was born July 12, 1996 in Orlando, FL and was the son of Anthony Scarfato and Jennifer Ables.
Joey was creative, caring, compassionate and a light to everyone around him. He loved his community, good food, heavy metal music...
Charles Mitchell Long
May 8, 2024
Charles Mitchell Long, 61, of Rome, GA passed away on May 8, 2024. Charles was born on July 29, 1962 in Cartersville, GA to James F. Long and Anne Lane Long. Charles was a beloved son, brother and friend to all. His tender heart was known to quietly show up helping and supporting wherever needed. He graduated West Rome...
Debra Joan Kaylor
May 5, 2024
Ms. Debra Joan Kaylor, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Marietta, GA on May 5, 2024 after a long illness.
She was born in Atlanta, GA on September 23, 1953 to the late Winford and Georgie Kaylor.
Debra graduated from Sylvan High School in SW Atlanta in 1970,...
Curley Lee Gard
May 5, 2024
Curley (Kee-Kee) Gard, 96, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Hampton, Georgia. She fell asleep peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1928 in Bessemer, AL Curley was known for her happy, loving, caring, kind, generous, and funny personality.
Curley is survived by her son Patrick Gard, daughters Sandra (Steven...
Larry Neil Dodson
May 3, 2024
Larry Neil Dodson of Goldwater, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024. He was born on August 08, 1947, to the late Nolan Floyd and Wilburth Baker Dodson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Barbara (Bunny) Doss, Linda Ramsey, brother and sister-in-law Floyd and Darlyne Dodson.
Larry...
Charles Mitchell Long
May 2, 2024
Much loved son, brother and friend to all.
Charles's tender heart was known to quietly show up helping and supporting wherever needed.
Born in Cartersville, Ga. son of Anne Lane Long and James F. Long (deceased)
Brother; James (Little Jim) Long (deceased)
Sister; Sallie Long (Bill) Sirmon
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Betty Cleo Kirkman
May 2, 2024
Betty Kirkman, 82, of Rome, GA, passed away on May 2, 2024.
She was born November 5, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Clarence L. Coward and Eula T. Cowart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip L. McGinty Sr., second husband Lee V. Kirkman,...
Charlotte Kell Goldman
Apr 30, 2024
Charlotte Kell Goldman, passed away on April 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love. She was known for her kind, gracious, and steadfast nature. Born on November 21, 1942, in Toccoa, Georgia, to John Frank Kell and Lessie Campbell Kell, her beautiful, gracious smile melted many hearts.
Charlotte’s life was one of dedication and...
John P. Austin, Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
John P. Austin, Jr., the cherished elder son of the esteemed J. Paul Austin and Jeane W. Austin of Atlanta, GA, passed away on April 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1951, John was raised in Atlanta and received his education at Westminster, Culver Military Academy, and the University of Virginia. A visionary and pioneer, John...
Annette Vasthi Gilliam
Apr 27, 2024
Annette Vasthi Gilliam is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Gilliam. She will be greatly missed.
Robert Lejay Cummings
Apr 26, 2024
Robert (“Bob”) Lejay Cummings passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia on April 26, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at Kingsbridge Retirement Community on Saturday, June 8 at 2:00pm.
Bob was born on December 20, 1946 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Zona Tysinger Cummings Mauney. During his...
George Alvin Adams
Apr 26, 2024
George Alvin "AL" Adams, age 53, of Acworth, GA, crossed over to Valhalla on April 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 9, 1970 in East Point, GA to Lillie Blevens Adams and George Albert Adams, AL was the loving husband of Tara L. Duffy-Adams and an amazing bonus dad to Veronica M....
Robert "Derek" Clark
Apr 25, 2024
Robert "Derek" Clark, 55, of Dallas, GA passed away on April 25, 2024.
"Derek" was born November 6,1968 to Robert Delbert Clark and Margaret Starnes Holland of Cartersville, GA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Delbert Clark
Derek attended Cartersville High school and Cassville...
Mark Lee Lemmerman
Apr 23, 2024
Mark Lee Lemmerman passed away on April 23, 2024 at his home in Cartersville, Georgia. He was 71 years old.
Mark was born on January 8, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Helen M. Naff and John H. Lemmerman. He lived in Baltimore the first part of his life, where he joined the military...
John Dennis Pace
Apr 23, 2024
John Dennis Pace of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on April 23, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born in Hoboken, NewJersey to Peter Pace and Adele Smith Pace.
After graduation in 1955 from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He retired...