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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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Jerry Mack Shoemaker

Jerry Mack Shoemaker

May 22, 2026

Jerry M. Shoemaker, age 82, of Mableton, Georgia passed away on May 22, 2026. He was born on July 12,1943, in Fruithurst, Alabama and was the son of the late Gilmore and Marvelle Shoemaker. Jerry is survived by his brothers Larry and Ronald (Gloria) Shoemaker; nieces Rhonda (Ken) Sheppard, Nicole (Michael) Creecy, Crystal (Clint) Foster; nephew Brian (Sherri Lee) Shoemaker;...

Douglas Levell Styles

Douglas Levell Styles

May 22, 2026

Douglas Levell Styles, 69, of Cartersville, GA passed away May 22, 2026.

Glover Lee Sarvis Jr

Glover Lee Sarvis Jr

May 22, 2026

Glover Lee Sarvis Jr, aged 86, passed away peacefully, on May 22nd, at Tranquility Hospice of Kennesaw Mountain. He was born on September 18th to the parents of Glover Lee Sarvis Sr and Hilda Catherine Brannon and grew up in Apalachicola, Florida. He married Juanna Cheryl (Thompson) Sarvis on March 6th, 1966 in Tallahassee, Florida and this year they celebrated...

Linda Sharyl Snoddy

Linda Sharyl Snoddy

May 19, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda S. Snoddy, who entered eternal rest on May 19, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on January 13, 1950, to David and Margie Dright, Linda S. Snoddy was raised in Phoenix, Illinois. She earned her associate degree and dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant with...

Steven Marvin Vidrine

Steven Marvin Vidrine

May 17, 2026

Steven Vidrine, 58, of Canton, Georgia joined his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2026 following a heroically furious fight against the formidable foe that is pancreatic cancer.

Born in Columbus, Georgia the son of Marvin and Erna Vidrine. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Steve, a 1986 graduate of Kendrick...

Lillie Floy Edwards

Lillie Floy Edwards

May 17, 2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Lillie Edwards, born February 23, 1940, who fell asleep in death on May 17, 2026, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice Center. Lillie was the oldest of 11 children born to Henry Clyde Edwards and Aslee Dickenson Edwards. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Marvin and Mittford, and her sister, Carolyn.

She...

Marc A. Beely

Marc A. Beely

May 17, 2026

Cremation services are being handled by Leaf Cremation.

Deborah Morgan

Deborah Morgan

May 17, 2026

Deborah Morgan, 71, of East Point, Georgia passed away on May 17, 2026.

She had 2 children, a son, Tony Ross and a daughter, Monica Davis and granddaughter, Jahmonica Davis.  Deborah was a fighter and a very strong woman even through everything she never gave up no matter how hard life got.  She loved her children and granddaughter a lot.  She...

Steven Phillip Gray

Steven Phillip Gray

May 15, 2026

Steven Phillip Gray, 76, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Canton, Ga. He was born on August 11, 1949, in Kent, Washington, to Laverne and Delmar Gray. Steven often spoke fondly of growing up in Kent and greatly admired his grandfather, who left a lasting impression on his life.

About five years ago, after experiencing medical issues, Steven moved...

Marie White Hood

Marie White Hood

May 12, 2026

Marie White Hood, 77, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on May 12, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Randy Russell Wheeling

Randy Russell Wheeling

May 11, 2026

Randy Russell Wheeling, 70, of Acworth (Bartow County), passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, O’dell “Dell” Stroup Wheeling Thrash; his father, Bill Wheeling; his stepfather, "Tip" Thrash; and his brother, Ricky Wheeling.He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Williamson (Nathan) of Silver Creek; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren: Blake Bunch (Taylor)—Malaki,...

Robert Froemming Williams, Jr.

Robert Froemming Williams, Jr.

May 10, 2026

Robert (Bob) F. Williams, 77, of Dalton, GA, passed away on May 10, 2026.  He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gayle Singer Williams, his children, Diana, of Dalton, GA., Bryan (Rachel), of Greeneville, TN, and 5 grandchildren: Nathaniel, Nevaeh, Ethyn, Elijah, and Alianna. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon Holston (Lowe), his brother, Michael...

Juanita Ann Peppers

Juanita Ann Peppers

May 9, 2026

Juanita Ann Peppers,62 born in Atlanta Georgia on June 30, 1963, resident of Cartersville GA, passed away and went to heaven on May 9, 2026. Proceeded in death by brother Sammy Peppers and mother Martha Johnson Goodwin. She was the biggest hearted person you could ever meet, she loved fishing, bingo, yardsales, swimming and spending time with family and friends....

Daniel Todd Freed

Daniel Todd Freed

May 7, 2026

Daniel Todd Freed, 65, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 7th, 2026.

He was born on October 16th, 1960, in Miami, Florida, and was the Son of Daniel Jack Freed and Marjorie June Freed.

He is preceded in death by said parents.

Daniel T. Freed attended Miami Beach Senior High, where he developed a passion for golf and joined the sports team....

Marcia Anita Johnson

Marcia Anita Johnson

May 7, 2026

Marcia Anita Johnson, 72, of Canton, GA passed away on May 07, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Frank Michael Kinsey Jr.

Frank Michael Kinsey Jr.

May 6, 2026

Frank Michael Kinsey, known as "Mickey", Age 68, of Acworth/Marietta, Georgia passed away suddenly and with no pain on May 6, 2026.

Born in New York City on March 13, 1958. Mickey was raised an only child by his wonderful and loving mother, raised and surrounded with love by his grandmother and grandfather, aunts, uncles and grew up with many cousins....

Joan Marie Boorman

Joan Marie Boorman

May 5, 2026

Joan Marie Boorman, 78, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, after a courageous nearly three-year battle with cancer.

Joan was the oldest of nine children in a large Irish Catholic family and was known for her kindness, warmth, adventurous spirit, and deep love for family and friends. She was a devoted mother to Jill and Michael Boorman, mother-in-law to Lindsay...

Scott William Schlender

Scott William Schlender

May 5, 2026

Scott W. Schlender, 66, Alpharetta, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Scott was born September 1, 1959, in Jamestown, ND to Bill and Donna (Mellum) Schlender. He was the second child of four. Scott graduated from Jamestown High School. He attended NDSU and received his engineering degree. Scott worked at UPS for over 40 years; he started while attending college...

Andrew Danian Sheehan

Andrew Danian Sheehan

May 5, 2026

Andrew Danian Sheehan, 59, passed away on May 5, 2026.

Deborah Devlin Bumgardner

Deborah Devlin Bumgardner

May 5, 2026

Debbie Bumgardner, 69, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1956, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late Carrol and Hilda Devlin of Canton, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Danny Devlin.

Debbie graduated from Pisgah High School in Canton, North Carolina, and attended UNC-Asheville. She worked...

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