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.
Michael Patrick Carroll
Feb 2, 2026
Michael (Mike) Patrick Carroll was born June 7, 1950 to Elaine Edquist and Richard Carroll in Superior, WI. He went home to be with his lord and savior, and the love of his life on February 2, 2026.
If you knew Mike, you knew he had nine lives and lived a life that far surpassed even his own expectations. He proudly...
Paige Taylor Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Remembering Paige
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – we lost an energetic, passionate, Jesus-loving, gift-giving, and completely goofy girl. Paige Taylor Smith was then welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Paige was born on September 8, 2006, in Rowlett, Texas. She spent the first 10 years of her life living in Texas and has resided in Kennesaw, Georgia since...
David Arthur Nuttall
Jan 31, 2026
David Arthur Nuttall passed away on January 31,2026 in Acworth, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Elyse Nuttall, and his son Andrew Nuttall.
David was born on January 25,1934 in Lancashire, UK. During WW 2 he was sent away, like many English children, to a country parish of the Church of England, where his uncle Arthur...
George Edward Scase
Jan 31, 2026
George Edward Scase, III, 63, of Franklin, Georgia passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2026. George was born on January 16, 1963. He was known for his love of fishing and bluegrass music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lillian Peck and his grandparents.
George is survived by his wife, Donna Scase;...
Anna Mae DeJarnett
Jan 30, 2026
Anna Mae Wade DeJarnett of Marietta, GA, died January 30, 2026, at the age of ninety-five after a full and rich life of love and faith, assured of Christ’s love and promise of resurrection to new life.
Born on her maternal grandparents’ farm in Joppa, Massac County, IL, on July 7, 1930, she was the elder of two daughters of Cecil...
George Kaneiwa
Jan 30, 2026
George Kaneiwa, 74, of Atlanta, GA passed away January 30, 2026. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Egypt Michelle Barnett
Jan 29, 2026
Egypt Michelle Barnett, 35, entered eternal rest on January 29 of 2026 at home in Dallas, Georgia surrounded by love. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her late father, Elbert Barnett and late mother, Delores Owens.
As a graduate of Central Texas College, Egypt worked at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center as a Nurse...
David Morgan Spears, Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
David Morgan Spears, Sr., 78, died peacefully January 26, 2026 surrounded by his wife and family. A longtime faithful servant of our Lord, David was above all, a man who followed Jesus and loved his family. He was a founding member and elder at Grace Chapel on High Holly Mountain in Scaly Mountain, N.C.
David was born in Jenkins, Ky., on...
Jacquelyn Lou Evanko
Jan 25, 2026
Jacqueline Evanko (Jackie), age 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2026, in Roswell, Georgia.
Born on April 13, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Louella Zody, sister to Nila. She spent her youth and early years in Chillicothe, Ohio, and northern Kentucky where she formed memories and relationships that stayed close to her...
Doris Edna Stiles
Jan 23, 2026
Doris Edna Stiles of Canton, GA., age 81, passed away on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. She was born September 30th, 1944, in Marietta, Georgia. Doris graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1963. Right after high school, she went and worked at Larry Bell Park as a secretary. Later, she worked at Cotton States Insurance and met the love of her...
Michael Austin Jones
Jan 22, 2026
Michael Austin Jones of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Monday January 26, 2026, at the age of 76. He was at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 22, 1949, he was the son of Austin Barrett Jones and Marjorie Gunnell Jones.
Mike (nickname Jonesey) grew up in Gresham Park in SE Atlanta where he...
Surmanthia Lee Randall
Jan 22, 2026
In the early morning hours on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Surmanthia (Mandi) Randall passed away at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, GA. The cause of death was due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. By her side were her husband, Lawrence, her daughter, Shealagh, and Shealagh's husband, Mike.
Mandi was born in Oakland, California, on August 6, 1962. She was soon adopted...
Joan Alberto Paniagua
Jan 21, 2026
Joan Alberto Paniagua, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully and went to heaven on January 21, 2026.
Joan was born on June 19, 1984, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, and was the son of Elsa Damaris Paniagua Medina.
Joan is survived by his children, Joanna Paniagua, Joaily Paniagua, Josairi Paniagua, and Johan Paniagua; his wife, Jennifer Paniagua; his mother, Elsa Damaris...
Stella Mae Warthen
Jan 20, 2026
Stella Mae Warthen 87 of Smyrna, Ga. Blessed the Heaven above on January 20, 2026.
She Blessed this world on July 18, 1938 in Ballground, Ga. Dawson County and was the daughter to the late Ralph and Lela Gazaway.
She also preceding the death of her two sisters Estelle G. Roland and Louise G. Smith. Two sister in laws Joanne W. Neil...
Ronald Arthur Willis
Jan 20, 2026
Ronald Arthur Willis, age 99, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Born on July 13, 1926, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ronald's family moved to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of six, where he spent the majority of his life. Ronald lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, creativity, and deep devotion to his family.
A proud...
Sharon April McKinney
Jan 20, 2026
Sharon April McKinney, 84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Sharon was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Gifford. As a young woman, she lived in France and Germany, experiences that inspired her lifelong love of travel and adventure.
Sharon found joy in life's simple pleasures. An avid reader, she loved...
Edward Anthony Sierra
Jan 20, 2026
Edward Anthony Sierra, age 75, of Albany, GA, passed away January 20, 2026.
Michele Denise Collins
Jan 18, 2026
Michele Denise Collins, 52, of Dallas, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Jan 18, 2026.
She was born October 9, 1973 in Dallas, Texas and was the daughter of Emmit Leon Lee, Sr. and Brenda Yarborough.
She was preceded in death by her father, and both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
She graduated with a degree in social services from Valdosta...





