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.
Darren Keith Swales
Aug 16, 2022
Darren, age 56, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones after a short but fierce battle with cancer. He was born on June 17, 1966 in Clitheroe, England to Keith and Pamela Swales. For his entire professional life Darren worked in the field of paper chemicals. Most recently he was the Director of Sales with Plasmine...
Paul Alfred Evans
Aug 16, 2022
Paul Alfred Evans of Woodstock, GA passed away on August 16, 2022.
He was born on January 16, 1935 in Murphysboro, Illinois, and was the son of Alfred and Lena Evans.
He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Jo Ann Evans, his brothers James Evans and Robert Evans, his...
Susan Russell Daves
Aug 11, 2022
Susan Russell Daves (born December 20, 1935) passed away on August 11, 2022. Susan was born in Richmond, VA, to Joe and Dolly Russell. She lived most of her life in Atlanta, GA, where she earned her nursing degree from Emory University and her master's degree in early childhood education from Georgia State University. She was married to Walter...
Jerry Dean Henry
Aug 9, 2022
Jerry Dean Henry, 64, of Gaylesville, AL passed away on August 09, 2022 in Rome, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Christine Little Greene
Aug 6, 2022
Christine Little Greene, 86, passed away on August 6, 2022. She was born in Commerce, GA on December 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Mary Jo Touchstone Little and Howell Park Little, Sr. Mrs. Greene was a former school teacher & member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Greene was always making life better for the community and...
Priscilla Louise Allen-Koon
Aug 6, 2022
Priscilla Louise Allen-Koon, 82, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Emory Johns Creek Hospice in Georgia. Priscilla was born in Shelbyville, TN and was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness for over 50 years and a member of the Suwanee Park Congregation in Suwanee, GA at the time of her passing. She retired from Eastway Behavioral Center in Dayton, Ohio....

Donald Lemuel Helton
Aug 4, 2022
Donald Lemuel Helton was born in Gainesville, GA on 05/06/1943. His parents were Charlie Helton and Ethel Kanaday. Donald Lemuel Helton passed away on 8/4/2022 in Atlanta, GA. He leaves behind a son, Donald Lee Helton and daughter, Sherry Helton. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Jeffery Roach
Aug 3, 2022
Jeffery Roach passed away on 08/03/2022 in Alpharetta, GA. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangments.
Donavan English Jones
Aug 1, 2022
Donavon English Jones, 83, of Carrollton, passed away on August 01, 2022. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Judy
Jul 27, 2022
Judy Apple, 78, of Milton, Georgia passed away on July 27th, 2022, in her home. She was born December 12, 1943, in Bryan, Texas and was the daughter of the late Spencer and Mary Anne Apple. Judy attended Franklin Grammar School, Highlandview Junior High, and Corvallis High School. She also attended Southern Oregon College in Ashland, Oregon for a...
Walter Tesmer Ausfeld
Jul 26, 2022
Walter Tesmer Ausfeld, Jr. was a caring husband, father, “Grandaddy,” and friend. He died at age 64, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle to recover from a lung transplant. Walter was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 10, 1957, to the late Walter Tesmer Ausfeld, Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Upchurch Ausfeld (Lib)....
Richard Lee Nelson
Jul 25, 2022
Richard Lee Nelson passed away on July 25, 2022 at the age of 68, in Gainesville, GA after a 4-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy “PSP”. Richard was born on September 24, 1953 in Casper, WY. Like his mother Rosa Nelson, he always had a passion for the more beautiful things in life. At a young age, his mother...
Chuck
Jul 24, 2022
Preston Charles (Chuck) Osley, Jr., 76, of Rome, GA, passed away early Sunday morning, July 24, 2022, following a long illness. He was born on November 26, 1945, in Atlanta, GA, and was the son of the late Preston Charles Osley Sr. and Marlee Barnes Osley. Chuck graduated from Armuchee high school in 1966. He was an avid fisherman...

Karl Brian Anderson
Jul 21, 2022
Karl Brian Anderson was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on 07/13/1947. Mr. Anderson passed away on 07/21/2022 in Bartow county. Leaf Cremation will be handling Mr. Anderson's arrangements.
Andrew Graves, Jr.
Jul 21, 2022
Andrew Graves Jr, 67, of Euharlee, GA passed away on July 21, 2022. He was born on October 24, 1954 in Marietta, GA. He was the son of the late Andrew Graves Sr. and Mary Leo Setser. He was an avid hunter, fisher, and hiker who loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodworking and worked in construction. Andy was...
Christopher Mark Manikowski
Jul 21, 2022
Christopher M. Manikowski, 59, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on July 21st, 2022. Chris was born in Los Angeles, California on December 29th, 1962, and was the beloved son of Theresa Manikowski and the late Paul R. Manikowski. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Manikowski in 2010. Chris attended Crestwood High School in Dunwoody, GA. Chris...
Leah Ann Seymour
Jul 19, 2022
Leah Ann Seymour, 84 passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Kennesaw, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rondal and Lavergne Bishop, and her husband, Harvey Lynn Seymour of Marietta, GA. She and Harvey are survived by son Kyle, of Marietta, GA, daughter Kelly of Clinton, TN, and four grandchildren; Austin Ambrose of Florence, SC, Julian...
William Larry Henderson
Jul 19, 2022
William "Larry" Henderson passed away on July 19, 2022 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Larry was born on January 12, 1958 in Canton, Georgia and died at the age of 64 years old. He attended Macedonia and Cherokee High Schools. Soon after he married his high school sweetheart in 1976. The two enjoyed a...