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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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Gloria Susanne Favero

Gloria Susanne Favero

Aug 15, 2024

Gloria Favero, age 86, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born on February 18, 1938, to Janko and Mary Kolenko in Batavia, NY. She spent many years working as a dedicated secretary where she was known for her professionalism and exceptionally fast typing skills. After...

Rasheed Mathis Gibson

Rasheed Mathis Gibson

Aug 13, 2024

Rasheed Mathis Gibson, 27, of Canton, GA passed away on August 13, 2024. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Josephine Theresa Mangan

Josephine Theresa Mangan

Aug 13, 2024

Josephine Theresa Mangan (nee O’Connor) of McDonough, Georgia tragically passed away on August 13th, 2024. Jo was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1966 to Joseph and Eileen O’ Connor and is one of five siblings. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy secondary school in 1984, was accepted into Jervis Street Hospital, and trained as a registered general nurse....

Kathy C. Hewitt

Kathy C. Hewitt

Aug 10, 2024

Kathy C. Hewitt of Canton, GA passed away on August 10, 2024.

She was born June 12, 1958 and was the daughter of Edwin & Hazel Terry of Alpharetta, GA.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin & Hazel Terry; husband, Bill Norwood; 2nd husband, Alan Hewitt and grandson,...

Erwin Sierra

Erwin Sierra

Aug 6, 2024

Erwin Sierra, 71, of Winder, GA passed away on August 6, 2024.

He was born on January 30, 1953 in Guatemala City, Guatemala to the late Otto Sierra and Natividad Rodas Sierra.

Erwin moved to the United States of America in 1982 where he worked as a pastor for over forty...

Edmund John Wilkes, Sr.

Edmund John Wilkes, Sr.

Aug 5, 2024

Edmund John Wilkes, Sr. of Carrollton, GA went to Heaven on 08/05/2024.

He was born on 07/05/1962 in Jersey City, NJ and is the son of the late Rosie Wilkes and Edmund Sweeny.

He is survived by his 4 children, Surrender Lindley, Edmund John Wilkes, Jr., Jessie Kyle Street and Madison Wilkes, and...

Larry  Robert Peterson

Larry Robert Peterson

Aug 5, 2024

Larry Robert Peterson of Canton, GA passed away on August 5, 2024 after a long struggle with Parkinsons Disease.

He was born January 16, 1949 in Newcastle, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Peterson and mother Ruth Peterson.

Larry attended Youngstown State University and enlisted in the...

John Calvin Dicks

John Calvin Dicks

Aug 3, 2024

John Calvin Dicks, 67, of Canton, GA passed away on August 03, 2024.  Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Terri Lea Barth

Terri Lea Barth

Aug 2, 2024

Terri Lea Barth (Tudor), affectionately known as Mama T and who always had a smile on her face, passed

away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 2, 2024, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Born to Phyllis (Tiny)

and Edward Tudor on September 30, 1955 in Elgin, Illinois, Terri’s life was a tapestry of dedication, love, and...

Vanness Allen Risley, Jr.

Vanness Allen Risley, Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

While coming into this world in Soap Lake, WA on May 4, 1957, and living in various states over the years, Allen always considered Georgia to be his home. Born with a strong independent spirit, and matching streaks of stubbornness and determination, he set out on his adult journey at a young age, joining the army at seventeen. Always...

Judith  Rutkowski Griffith

Judith Rutkowski Griffith

Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, Judy passed and was called to come home by her Heavenly Father, where she will have no more sickness and pain. She was born February 29, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her mother Doreen May Weller and father Andrew Theodore Rutkowski. Judy had a college associate degree and real estate broker...

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