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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.

Dorothy Elizabeth Lanham

Dorothy Elizabeth Lanham

Jul 6, 2025

Dorothy Elizabeth Lanham passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Dorothy was born on March 13, 1947, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Maul) Orlosky and was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, in 1965. Throughout her...

David Bruce Ford

David Bruce Ford

Jul 5, 2025

David Bruce Ford, 75, of Douglasville, GA passed away on July 5, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

David Ronald West

David Ronald West

Jul 3, 2025

 David Ronald West, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, passed peacefully into heaven on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was a resident at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab Home for the past five years. Ronnie, as he was affectionately known by his family, was raised in the Simsville area of Atlanta, moving to Austell during his mid-high school years. He graduated...

Marsha Lynn Esterline

Marsha Lynn Esterline

Jul 2, 2025

Born October 27, 1950, Marsha Esterline passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. She was 74.

Marsha lived a life marked by deep love, fun-loving energy, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. She was a devoted wife to Richard Esterline, with whom she shared decades of ministry, faithfully serving...

Frank Flint Cowart

Frank Flint Cowart

Jul 1, 2025

Frank Flint Cowart, age 74 of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away July 1, 2025.

Frank was born January 21st 1951 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in the Spring Lake Community of Atlanta where he resided until 2012 before moving to Fayetteville, GA.

Frank attended Morris Brandon Elementary, Northside High School class of 1969 and the University of Georgia....

Beverly Kay Johnson

Beverly Kay Johnson

Jul 1, 2025

Beverly Kay Johnson, of Woodstock, GA, passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85 on July 1, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1939 and grew up in Montevideo, Minnesota with her loving adopted parents Astrid & Len Johnson. She was married to Jon Wilaby (dec. 2021) from 1961 to 1981. She is survived by her only...

Kathy Sue Wisham

Kathy Sue Wisham

Jun 30, 2025

Kathy Sue Wisham, 67, of Acworth, Ga passed away on June 30, 2025. Kathy was born on January 30, 1958 in Pelham, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Bernice Wisham, brother Robert Wisham, and sister Dorthy Palmer.

She is survived by her son Mark (Jaclyn) Oliver and daughter Amanda Oliver. She is survived by seven grandchildren...

Byron Scott Neal

Byron Scott Neal

Jun 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Byron Scott Neal, age 64, of Bremen, GA, who left us on June 30, 2025. Born on December 30, 1960, in Henderson, TN, Scott was the beloved son of the late Harold Neal and his mother, Martha Neal (Mama Neal). He was preceded in death by his wife Vicky...

Richard Eugene Holder

Richard Eugene Holder

Jun 27, 2025

Richard Eugene Holder, 81, of Acworth Georgia passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025.

He was born May 23, 1944 and lived most of his adult life in the areas surrounding Atlanta, Georgia. Rick was a devoted husband to his wife, Victoria Holder for 44 years. Together they enjoyed a full life and were able to travel the globe.

Rick enjoyed numerous...

Paul Daniel Wilson

Paul Daniel Wilson

Jun 27, 2025

Paul Daniel Wilson, 53, of Canton, GA, passed away on June 27, 2025, during a brief stay in hospice care, surrounded by those who deeply loved him.

He was born February 8, 1972 in Lynn, MA and was the son of the late LeRoy H. Wilson and Rosemary (Smith) Wilson.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Gladys...

Nicholas F. Zale

Nicholas F. Zale

Jun 27, 2025

Nicholas F. Zale, 41, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on June 27, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Brad Thomas Penner

Brad Thomas Penner

Jun 24, 2025

Brad Penner, 52, of Roswell, Georgia passed away suddenly, on June 24, 2025. He was born February 11,1973 in Newton, Kansas and was the son of the late Terry and Kathleen Penner.

Brad was a graduate of Auburn University. He had a long career in the IT industry.

He will be greatly missed. He was the most loving son, brother and friend....

Martin Banks Carson

Martin Banks Carson

Jun 24, 2025

Martin was embraced in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday June 24th, 2025. His family and friends will miss him greatly.

Born in South Carolina in September 1934. Martin grew up in the town of Kershaw where he enjoyed the fruits of living in a small rural community. Some of his favorite things were swimming, hunting, playing football and baseball.

Upon...

Michael Steven Fulcher Sr.

Michael Steven Fulcher Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

Mike Fulcher Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at the age of 66. Born September 8, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia. He spent most of his life raising a family in Lawrenceville, Georgia, while working as a mailman in Norcross, Georgia. 

He was a husband, a father, a papa, a G-Pa, a brother, a son and a friend.

He was an...

Robin Woodard Riley

Robin Woodard Riley

Jun 24, 2025

Robin Woodard Riley, 61, of Macon GA took one last journey through the universe on June 24, 2025.

She was born on August 26, 1963 in Macon GA to the late Sandra Ellis Rabun and Raymond Owen Woodard Sr.

Along with her parents, she was preceeded in death by her grandmother Irene Ruscak and step-father Jimmy Rabun. Also waiting to greet her...

Andrew Aldon Fountain

Andrew Aldon Fountain

Jun 23, 2025

Andrew (Andy) Aldon Fountain age 68 of Gainesville, GA passed away on June 23, 2025 at NE Georgia Medical Center Hospice Unit after a long battle with cancer. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.He was born March 21, 1957 in Marietta, GA . Preceding him in death were his parents Emmett Fountain of Canton, GA and June...

Pamela M. Barker

Pamela M. Barker

Jun 22, 2025

Pamela M. Barker (Collins), 43, of Canton, Georgia, was called home to the Lord on June 22, 2025. Born on November 8, 1981, in Temple, Texas, to Thomas and Rita Collins, Pamela grew up in a proud military family, experiencing the blessings of travel throughout the United States and Europe. From an early age, she embraced the spirit of service,...

Michiko Sibley

Michiko Sibley

Jun 21, 2025

Michiko Sibley, 89, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born on July 18, 1935, in Japan, Michiko lived a vibrant life filled with love, faith, and joy. A pioneer member of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) in the Atlanta area, she introduced countless individuals to the practice, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and community.

Michiko was a...

Norman Larry Suttles

Norman Larry Suttles

Jun 21, 2025

Norman "Larry" Suttles, beloved father died peacefully at age 78 in Cumming, Georgia on June 21st, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease.

Larry was born in Hendersonville, NC, on October 31st, 1946 to Norman Oscar Suttles and Ruth Ida Pressley Suttles. He was preceded in death by his four sisters and his brother: Betty Vaughn, Frances Farrell,...

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