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.
Morris Henning Francine
Sep 13, 2022
Morris “Mo” Henning Francine, 84, of Johns Creek, Georgia, went to be with the Lord to celebrate his birthday and homegoing on September 13, 2022.
Mo was born September 13, 1938 in Turlock, California. He was the youngest of four children born to Henning and Maria “Marie” Bergstom Francine, who were second-generation immigrants from Sweden....
Sydney Lynne Colby
Sep 11, 2022
Well, I died on September 11, 2022 at the age of 74. It wasn’t one of my best days. I’m leaving behind Gary Baldowski who is my fabulous, beloved husband of 51 years, my sweet, smart son, Dr. Adam Baldowski, a bunch of Colby’s that I love, my wonderful Stamford family, my Dallas friends, my Houston friends and my...

Philip David Cox
Sep 9, 2022
Philip David Cox was born in Bartow county on 01/01/1950. He passed away on 09/09/2022 in Floyd county. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.

Sherry Kay Van
Sep 8, 2022
Sherry Kay Van passed away in Bartow County on 09/08/2022. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.

Jimmy Dale Spillman
Sep 8, 2022
Jimmy Dale Spillman passed away on 09/08/2022 in Paulding County, Georgia. Leaf Cremation will be handling his arrangements.
Priscilla G. Fryar
Sep 8, 2022
Our mother Priscilla G Fryar went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 8, 2022, she was 70. She was a resident of Dalton Georgia and she was a devoted Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a high school graduate of Kirkman High School. She began working at Shoney’s...
Margaret Ann Peterson
Sep 7, 2022
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Peterson, age 79, of Cartersville, GA passed away on September 7, 2022.
Peggy was born on June 24, 1943 in Memphis, TN, to the late Walter F. Peterson, Jr. and Sarah Duke Peterson.
She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Peterson, of Cartersville, nephew Christopher Strickland, of Rock...

Clarence Linton, Jr
Sep 5, 2022
Clarence Linton, Jr passed away on 09/05/2022 in Bartow County. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
William Charles Laux
Sep 3, 2022
William C. Laux, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022. Bill was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 20, 1959 to Ralph and Lois (Swinehart) Laux. He grew up on the family farm in Batavia, WI and was a 1978 graduate of Random Lake High School.
Bill moved to Kennesaw, GA in...
John Kelly Capper
Sep 3, 2022
John Kelly Capper of Hiram, GA passed away on September 3, 2022. He was born May 18, 1959 in Bergenfield N.J. and was the son of Joan Capper and the late Donald Capper.
John attended West Georgia University, received an honorable discharge from the Navy and retired from Wellstar Health System. John was a kind...

Dianna B. Rakestraw
Sep 2, 2022
Dianna B. Rakestraw passed away in Woodstock, GA on 09/02/2022. She was born in Texas on 10/23/1945. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Larry Christopher Robinson
Aug 30, 2022
Larry Christopher Robinson, 71, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born October 16,1950 in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of the late Farrell Robinson and Willie Mae Brown. He enjoyed being outside, spending time with family, and building things. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....

Gloria Johnson Mcdaniel
Aug 30, 2022
Gloria Johnson McDaniel Was born on 10/13/1930 in Macon, GA. Gloria Johnson McDaniel passed away on 08/30/2022 in Cartersville, GA. Her arrangements will be handled by Leaf Cremation.
John Nicholas Discenza
Aug 24, 2022
John Nicholas DiScenza passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 88. John, the oldest of two brothers, was born in Auburn, NY on March 26, 1934. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen. He is survived by his brother, Nick, daughter Susan and son John, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Michael "Mike" Perry Lee
Aug 22, 2022
Michael “Mike” Perry Lee, 65, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born October 6, 1956 to the late Perry Alberta Lee and the late Marjorie Anne Hines Lee in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mike loved football, camping, fishing and singing. His favorite team was the Minnesota Vikings. Go Vikings! Mike also...
Gladys Cordelia Barrett
Aug 20, 2022
In loving memory of a very wonderful and beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born on May 22,1944 in Harlan Kentucky to Leonard & Martha Robbins. She loved her family and would go to the ends of the earth to support them in anyway she could despite not agreeing with every choice they made. She was married...
Amanda Grace Black
Aug 20, 2022
In the providence of our Lord, Amanda Black was called home to be with Him. Amanda loved the Lord Jesus and faithfully served His church. She was a kind and good friend to us all. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Amanda was born in Columbus, Indiana on January 14, 1977. She grew up in the...
Barbara Ann Adams
Aug 20, 2022
Barbara Adams, age 89, died with her loving family around her on August 20, 2022, at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Ga. A native of Cartersville, she lived in Marietta most of her life, where she worked and owned a home. Barbara graduated from Cartersville High School in 1951 and remained friends with her fellow classmates. She was born...
Robert Calvin Milici
Aug 18, 2022
Dr. Robert Calvin Milici died August 18, 2022. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on August 8, 1931, to the late Margaret Koren Milici and Dr. Pompeo S. Milici. He grew up on the grounds of Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Smithtown, New York, where his father practiced as a resident psychiatrist. Bob loved living on Long Island...
Pamela Ann Kerlin
Aug 18, 2022
Pamela Ann Kerlin, 65, of Atlanta, Georgia, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2022 at Wellstar Tranquility Center in Austell, GA. There will be an internment service officiated over by the pastor of Legacy Baptist Church, Ryan Vargas, saying a few words to lay her ashes to rest in the family cemetery plot at Mountain View Park Cemetery, located...