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.
Gail Christina Flowers
Apr 14, 2024
Gail Christina Flowers, 68, of Marietta, GA, originally of Anderson, IN, passed away on April 14, 2024. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Carol Lynn Martin
Apr 12, 2024
Carol Lynn Martin, 63, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on April 12, 2024.
Carol was a very kind gentle, loving, caring, sweet & beautiful wife, mother and friend. She really enjoyed being a homemaker which she executed so well. Cooking & Baking where her specialties. Carol also had a fondness for animals over the years,...
Derrick Jackson
Apr 12, 2024
Derrick Jackson, 66, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on April 12, 2024. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Debbie Louise Wigley
Apr 8, 2024
Debbie Louise Wigley, affectionately known as Debbie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at her residence in Cartersville, GA 30121. Born on August 2, 1958, in Marietta, GA, Debbie's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service, woven through the years she spent nurturing her family and enriching the lives of those...
Ronald Henry Haffner
Apr 6, 2024
Ronald Henry Haffner, known affectionately as Ron to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on the 6th of April, 2024, in Cartersville, Georgia. Born on February 26, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Mary Haffner, (deceased). Ron's journey through the years was always paved by good intentions and the strong support of his family and friends. Ron's...
Gary Wayne Carter
Apr 5, 2024
Gary Wayne Carter of Acworth, Ga. passed away on Friday, April 5th, 2024 in Acworth, GA.
He was born on October 4th, 1952 to Louis William Carter, Sr. and Alice Bertha Carter in Camden, New Jersey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis, Sr. and Alice Carter; his sister,...
Steven Michael Fletcher
Apr 4, 2024
Steven Michael Fletcher, aged 65, of Cartersville, GA passed away on April 4, 2024, after a period of declining health. He was born in Wood River, Illinois, and was the son of the late Gene F. Fletcher and Patricia F. (Gray) Fletcher. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Fletcher on May 22, 1993. She survives.
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Danny Keith Pepper
Apr 3, 2024
Danny Keith Pepper Aka Pepper was born February 12, 1955 in San Fernando, California.
Raised in La Honda, California,
Moved to Georgia at age 14, and lived there until April 3, 2024.
Survived by kid Jennifer Pepper of Hubert, Nc. David Fouts of Cummings,Georgia. Sara Fouts
Walsh of Cummings, Georgia. and;...
Frank "Francis John" Karkula
Apr 2, 2024
Frank "Francis John" Karkula, 88, of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. He was born on October 10, 1935, in Chicago, IL.
Frank, as he was known to his loved ones, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight simulation instructor. After his military service, he pursued a...
Nella May Thomas
Apr 2, 2024
Nella Mae Thomas, 87 years old, of Dalton, GA born on April 11, 1936 and received her angel wings to heaven on April 2, 2024. She was born in Cherokee, NC.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola Sexton Hughes; father, William Hughes and son, Bradford W. Thomas.
Nella...
Betty Jane Sargent
Apr 1, 2024
Betty Jane Sargent, known to the world as Betty, the queen of Bingo halls and the matriarch of the great popcorn and chocolate ice cream empire, took her final bow on April 1, 2024. Born on August 8, 1943, in the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan, Betty's laughter and fiery debates have been a staple in Calhoun, Georgia, where...
Bryan Keith Pelfrey
Apr 1, 2024
Bryan Keith Pelfrey, 59, of Dallas, GA. passed away on April 1, 2024, in Dallas, GA. He was born to parents Eddie Bell Pelfrey and Clyde Bradley Pelfrey on June 12, 1964, in Rome, GA.
Keith, as he was known to his loved ones, grew up in Acworth, GA. He loved the University of Georgia...
Clara Ashmore Smith
Mar 31, 2024
Clara Ashmore Smith, 93, of Snellville, Georgia entered the presence of the Lord and other loved ones on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Clara was the daughter of the late Rev. Silas Ashmore & Ethel May Coward-Ashmore, of Tupelo, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Farnsworth Smith, and five siblings: Mary Francis Jarvis,...
Jean Gulick Stewart
Mar 30, 2024
Jean G. Stewart was born August 16, 1935 in Tampa, FL and peacefully went home to be with her Lord on March 30, 2024 at her home at The Retreat at Conyers. She grew up in Tampa until she left to attend Tift College in Forsyth, GA where she met C.C. Lynch, Jr. who was attending Mercer University. They...
Mary Streetman
Mar 28, 2024
Mary Streetman, at the age of 77, embodied the essence of the virtuous woman
described in Proverbs 31. Her life was a testament to kindness, love, and
unwavering dedication. Mary's open heart and home reflected her deep faith
and the love of Christ to all who crossed her path.
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John Thomas Rouse, Iii
Mar 27, 2024
John Thomas Rouse III (known to all as Tom), age 90, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on March 27th, 2024. Born on January 28, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, to John T. Rouse, Jr., and Grace K. Rouse, Tom's life was one of dedication, service, and joy.
Tom, graduated from the Citadel in 1956, marking the...