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.
Carollee Deruyter Vernon
Jun 29, 2021
Vernon (DeRuyter), Carollee 1939-2021 Carollee Vernon died peacefully in her home on June 29, 2021, at the age of 82 after a long, determined, and brave battle with cancer. Carollee was a selfless mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend to many who love her and will miss her dearly. She was also a valedictorian, a teacher, a committed volunteer,...
Nadine Elizabeth Knowlton
Jun 28, 2021
Nadine Elizabeth Knowlton, 93, born June 6, 1928 in Monroe County, Ohio to Bertha and Arthur Neuhardt, passed away on June 28, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles, her parents, sister Marie Green (Ed), brothers Dick and Vernon (Beverly), infant son Kenneth and son Ronald (July 2013). Nadine is survived by 4...
Eduardo Fritz
Jun 25, 2021
Eduardo Fritz of Peachtree City, Georgia, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021. Mr. Fritz was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Alicia Fritz and Teresa Fritz and two brothers, Federico Fritz and Tani Fritz. A self made man who came from virtually nothing. He immigrated to New York from Santiago, Chile and created a life...
Charmaine Marie Jackson
Jun 21, 2021
Charmaine M Jackson, age 76 of Chickamauga GA, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 21, 2021 surround by her family at home. She was born to Richard E. and Gertrude Gibbens on July 13, 1944. Charmaine was born and raised in Michigan. She moved to the Georgia later in life. She worked for the...
Carol Ann Touhy
Jun 20, 2021
Carol Ann Touhy, 78, of Fairmount, GA passed away on June 20, 2021. She was born September 16, 1942 to the late Arthur Dean Nichols and Hattie Louise Nichols. She was preceded in dead by her loving husband, Robert Milton Touhy and her brother, Arthur Nichols, Jr. She is survived by her children, David & April Touhy, Bobby &...
Jo Ann Stupak
Jun 20, 2021
Jo Ann Stupak, 60, of Griffin, GA passed away on June 20, 2021 at her residence. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Patricia Harper White
Jun 19, 2021
Patricia Harper White, 86, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2021. She was born November 28, 1934, in McRae, Georgia and was the daughter of Gertrude Harper and William Brooks, Sr. (father) and Olin Harper (stepfather). She is preceded in death by her parents, brother William Brooks, sister-in-law Ann Brooks, and son David...
Winifred Ellis Hull
Jun 16, 2021
A native of Western New York, born in Pomfret, NY June 19, 1924, Winifred Maude Ellis, “Wini” was born into a farming family and is preceded in death by her father, Morrison Ellis and mother, Mildred Armstrong Ellis and brother, Clarence Ellis. She attended Ohio Wesleyan and Lake Erie College where she majored in Fine Arts. She wed Stephen...
Dorothy Jean Syvertsen
Jun 15, 2021
Dorothy Freeman-Syvertsen was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on February 27, 1940 to Riley and Annie Mae Freeman. She made her transition on June 15, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her oldest son, Anthony Warren Freeman. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. Syvertsen, her children, Darren Freeman (Jennifer) and Rhonda Freeman-Baraka; 11 grandchildren: Anthony Williams (Tava),...
Lester Jack Kubecka
Jun 12, 2021
Lester Jack Kubecka, 83, of Atlanta, passed away on June 12, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Cynthia Francis
Jun 11, 2021
Cynthia Francis passed away on June 11, 2021. Cynthia was born on April 04, 1936. She was born in Panama City, Panama. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Marie Dianne Chambers
Jun 11, 2021
Marie Dianne Lord Chambers, age 57, of Woodstock, GA passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12 PM at Leaf Cremation in Acworth, GA with Rev. Billy Lord officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Chambers was a very dedicated wife, daughter, mother and...
Donald Seymour Christian
Jun 11, 2021
Donald Seymour Christian passed away on June 11, 2021. Donald was born on March 07, 1947. He was born in Jamaica. Leaf Cremation will be handling the arrangements.
Billy Joe Williams
Jun 8, 2021
Billy Joe Williams, 89, of Acworth, GA passed away on June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Fort Payne, AL on Friday, July 10, 1931 to the late Joe Henry and Sally Mosley Williams. Billy was an avid fisherman and even made his own fishing lures. He loved babies, never met a stranger and touched more...
Sandra Elaine Mcfadden
Jun 3, 2021
Sandra E. (Sandie) McFadden 71, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Niles, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Season's Hospice in Cumming, GA. She was born October 30, 1949 to the late Michael Semyan and Helen Czohara. She was a 1967 graduate of Chaney High School. She married Perry McFadden, Sr. on October 23, 1971. She worked in...
Constance Lois Atkins
Jun 2, 2021
Constance “Connie” Lois Atkins, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Dogwood Forest of Acworth in Cobb County, GA. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Edmund H. and Velvernon Edmonds, Connie graduated from Goucher College, married, birthed two sons, and soon thereafter relocated with her husband to Embry Hills in Chamblee, GA to raise their family....
Thomas Richard Lawson
Jun 2, 2021
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, Thomas Richard Lawson, loving husband of 32 years and amazing father, brother, uncle, friend and son, was returned to God at the age of 54, in Canton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Elmer Lawson and Myrtie Lawson (nee VanHuss), and his brother, Robert Elmer Lawson III. He is survived...
Gail Watson Sammons
May 29, 2021
Gail W. Sammons, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her home in Lilburn, Georgia, after a long battle with her health and with her daughter and daughter-in-law caring for her. Gail is survived by her daughter Stephanie, daughter-in-law Katherine, grandsons Ewan and Callum, siblings: Joyce Huckabee and her husband William; Don Watson and his wife...