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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.
Larry Jay Wolfe
Jun 17, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound respect, we announce the passing of Larry Jay Wolfe, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully and painlessly on June 17, 2026, at the age of 84, in the comforting surroundings of Azalea Gardens of Mableton. Born on August 4, 1941, in the picturesque town of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania,...
Ralph Emerson Roughton Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Ralph Emerson Roughton, Jr. was born on December 13, 1932 in Sandersville, GA, to Ralph Emerson Roughton, Sr. and Sarah Rogers Roughton, and died peacefully at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital on June 17, 2026. While he experienced numerous effects of aging, he was still very much the man we knew and loved up until his death. He was a generous...
Lisa Dawn Longshore
Jun 15, 2026
Lisa Longshore, 71 of Marietta, GA Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. Born on March 21, 1955 in Gadsden, AL. She was the daughter of Don and Nell Longshore.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Nell Longshore, her sister Peggy Tucker, and brother Joey Longshore.
Surviving family members include her sisters, Patsy Sproul and Christi Longshore, her...
Katherine Abernethy Rodgers Boulier
Jun 13, 2026
Katherine (Kay) Abernethy Rodgers Boulier passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the age of 84 following several months of illness.
Kay was the first child of Bill and Marylou Abernethy, born in Baltimore, MD, and raised in the nearby town of Aberdeen. Following her graduation from Aberdeen High School, Kay attended Western Maryland College and then Western Carolina University...
Sharon Catherine Witt
Jun 12, 2026
Sharon Hill Witt, 97, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1929, in Plattsmouth Nebraska and was the daughter of Robert and Syliva Hill.
Sharon was preceded in death by her son Randy Witt, granddaughter Wendy Faubian, grandson Kyle Isaacs and her husband Skip Witt.
She was an avid reader, and you would always...
Gordon Alan Kell
Jun 11, 2026
Alan Kell passed away on June 11, 2026, one week after his 69th birthday. He was born on June 4, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Gordon Webster Kell and Oralee Hill Kell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Allison Kell.
Alan graduated from Coosa High School in 1975 and attended the University of Miami. He worked...
Judi Darlene Callahan-Hagaman
Jun 10, 2026
Judi Darlene Callahan-Hagaman, age 69, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on June 10, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1956, Judi was the daughter of the late William James Jackson and Barbara Watkins Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lamar Jackson.
Judi was a hardworking and devoted woman who touched the lives of many. Alongside...
Thomas James Burke
Jun 9, 2026
Thomas James Burke, affectionately known as Jim, age 75, of Jasper, GA, passed away on June 9th, 2026. Born on August 3rd, 1950, in Endicott, New York, he was the beloved son of Phyllis M. Somers Burke and Thomas A. Burke. His parents provided him with what he always considered "the best childhood," one that was richly filled with family,...
John Elam McKinley, III
Jun 7, 2026
John E. McKinley, III
August 5, 1943 – June 7, 2026
John E. McKinley, III, a devoted family man and distinguished leader in the banking industry, passed away at the age of 82. Born in Decatur, Georgia, on August 5, 1943, John moved to Faison, North Carolina at the age of 5 where he spent his formative years.
He earned his BA from...
Marjorie Ann Fasbinder
Jun 7, 2026
Marjorie Ann Fasbinder, known fondly as "Marjie,” a loving mother, devoted partner, and cherished sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 2, 1944, in Vineland, New Jersey, Marjorie grew up along the shores of South Florida, where her deep love for the beach shaped the free and...
Denise Martha Curtis
Jun 7, 2026
Denise Martha Curtis, 67, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away June 7, 2026.
Lisa May Kinsey
Jun 6, 2026
Lisa May Kinsey, 60, of Rome, Georgia passed away on June 06, 2026.
Mrs. Lisa Kinsey was born on June 03, 1966 to the late Raymond Earl Lindsey and Jeanette Lindsey. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Kinsey, Jr. (Jimmy); her parents, Earl and Jeanette and her aunt, Lorine Laney.
Lisa is survived by her son, James Lee...
Wallace Vearl Sires
Jun 5, 2026
Wallace V. “Mike” Sires was a resident of Sandy Springs, GA, since 1973. He moved to Marietta in 2023, where he passed peacefully on June 5, 2026. He was born in Clinton, OK, on November 2, 1927, and graduated from the Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma school system. He received a BS degree in Marketing from Oklahoma State University in 1950. He...
Richard Carl Welch
Jun 5, 2026
Richard Carl Welch passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, in the skilled nursing unit of The Spires in Rome, GA. He was 87.
Born on July 17, 1938, in Franklin, PA, to Carl Francis Welch and Ruth Mary Boyer, Dick married Judith Alayne Becker on June 25, 1960. He grew up in Mercer, PA, graduated from Penn...
Lucas Evan Moody
Jun 5, 2026
Lucas Evan Moody, 33, of Cartersville, Georgia went home to be with our heavenly father on June 05, 2026.
He was born April 19, 1993 in Middleburg Heights, Ohio and was the son of the Donald and Darlene Moody.
He was also preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Moody.
Luke enjoyed being outside fishing, hunting, and gardening. He crafted beautiful flower beds...
James "Jim" Dennis Telford
Jun 4, 2026
Jim Telford, 76, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2026. Jim was born on February 28, 1950, and raised in Macon, Illinois. He married Sheila Jo (Jodi) Harrington in Decatur on August 4, 1973. Soon after, they moved to Downers Grove, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Jim and Jodi finally settled in Kennesaw in the 1980’s when Jodi...
William Thomas Kemp
Jun 4, 2026
William Thomas Kemp, age 89, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026.
Born on July 15, 1936, W.T. lived a long and meaningful life marked by hard work, service, and devotion to his family. Known for his kindness, integrity, and willingness to help others, he touched the lives of many throughout his years. He took pride in providing...
Gregory Maxwell Peterson
Jun 3, 2026
Greg Peterson, 55, of Dallas, GA, walked into the presence of our Lord & Savior peacefully, on June 3rd, 2026.
He was born June 11, 1970, at Eglin AFB, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, son of the late Robert "Bobby" Peterson & Linda Gaskins-Peterson.
Greg was preceded in death by Grandparents: Max & Willie Mae Peterson, as well as Lewis & Ruby Gaskins....
Harriet Amy Doogan
Jun 2, 2026
Harriet "Crickett" Doogan, born on October 8, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Woodstock, Georgia. She was 77 years old.
Harriet is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Patrick Doogan, and their two sons, Todd and Corey. Her family meant the world to her, and she will be deeply missed by all who...
Juana (Nita) María Baumgartner
May 30, 2026
Juana (Nita) María Baumgartner, aged 92 years, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully May 30th, 2026. She was born August 14, 1933, in Montevideo, Uruguay and was the first daughter of the late Uruguayan justice and poet, Luis Miguel Baumgartner, and María Esther Lapitz Ihitz. Nita was preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Esther (Cocona), her first grandson, Julio...
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