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.
Jimmie (Molly) Burton
Mar 5, 2025
A Life of Resilience and Love
Jimmie P. Molly Burton was born on March 18, 1936, in Walls, Mississippi, to the union of Jimmie and Lucille Porter. Jimmie was the second of four children.
Jimmie's journey through life was marked by moments of strength and resilience. She graduated from Booker T. Washington in Memphis, Tennessee in 1954 and relocated to Chicago, Illinois...

Donald Arthur King
Mar 5, 2025
Donald (“D.A.”) Arthur King left this life and his work for the nation that he loved confident that he has done his best. Survived by his best friend, love of his life and undeserved gift-from-heaven wife of 42 years, Sue Lanier King AKA “Angel Girl”, D.A. passed on peacefully after a private battle with cancer.
D.A. was the son of Frank...
Richard T. Davis
Mar 3, 2025
Richard T. Davis passed away on 03/03/2025. He was born 04/05/1959 in Florida and resided in Suches, Georgia. He was married to Lesli Crabtree and was a loving father to Terry, Chris, and Nick Davis.
Dad spent most of his life owning and operating a hair salon. He enjoyed golf, wind surfing and being by the beach.
He is survived by Lesli...
Claudio Luis Azzariti
Mar 1, 2025
Claudio Azzariti, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on 03/01/2025 of natural causes.
Claudio was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Francesco Azzariti and Alicia de Azzariti.Claudio lived in the USA for over 30 years. He was the chief financial officer for Southside Medical Center. He was a member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church.Claudio was predeceased in death by his parents. He is...
Zachery Eugene O'Neal
Feb 27, 2025
Zachery Eugene was born June 8, 1987 in Marietta Ga. He died February 27 2025. He is survived by his girlfriend of the home, Jennifer Hagin, his mother Christy Lovorn, his father Ralph Eugene O'Neal, and his brothers Joshua McCarthy, Dustin Collins and Garrett Lovorn.
Zach was a kind young man who was loved and will be missed by many friends...
Arthur William Cooper Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Honoring the life of Arthur William Cooper Jr.
There will be a visitation and service held at First Baptist Church of Glenarden Ministry Center on March 24, 2025. Visitation will start at 10am, followed by the service at 11am.
Address: 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, Maryland 20785
Charles William Thompson
Feb 23, 2025
Charles William Thompson, 57, of Acworth, Georgia went to heaven on February 23, 2025. He was born August 16, 1967 in Champagne, IL and was the son of the late Roger Lewis Thompson and Daina Marie Porter.
He was a very skilled construction worker and carpenter. He was one of the most kind people you could meet and would help anyone...
Patricia Kelly
Feb 21, 2025
Patricia Kelly, age 72, of Westland, MI, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in Athens, GA. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Francis X. Kelly Sr, and her mother, M. Patricia (Pat) Kelly. Born in 1952 in Danville, PA, Pat grew up in the Detroit suburb of Allen Park. Patricia is survived by her brother Frank (Karen) Kelly...
Meshia Shalé Smith
Feb 21, 2025
Meshia Shalé Smith, 34, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on February 21, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Michael Anthony Lavender
Feb 20, 2025
Michael “Mike” Lavender, age 73, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 20. 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father and brother. Mike cared deeply for his loved ones. He was charismatic, witty, smart, honest, and truly a special man. He always had a great sense of humor. He loved to tease and...
Jacquelin Arden O'Hearn
Feb 19, 2025
Jacquelin Arden Marchbanks O’Hearn (89) of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1935 in Fulton County, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winston E. and Willa Ruth Marchbanks and Polly and Dwight Lee. Brother Larry Marchbanks, brother-in-law Keith Watson, and daughter-in-law Terri O’Hearn.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Lum McKinley...
Sue B. Campbell
Feb 17, 2025
After an extended illness, Sue passed over at her home, February 17, 2025. Sue was born June 7th, 1938, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Gareth "Pete" Bussell & Martha Jane Bolt Bussell. She is survived by her partner Ron Sweet, children Gary Rich, Kathy Rich Hren, Byron Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Robin (Jessie) Campbell Quinones; grandchildren Hunter and...