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.
Charles Everette Austin
Mar 29, 2025
Charles Everette Austin of Dunwoody, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend was born on October 5, 1937, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina to Alon and Evie Austin.
Charles was a proud graduate of Mercer University, earning his degree in 1960. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted and proudly served...
Hazel Joanne Jones
Mar 28, 2025
Hazel Joanne Jones, 91, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2025. Hazel, affectionately known as "Toto" by her family, was a most caring, generous daughter, sister, and aunt. Her sacrificial care for others was apparent in every aspect of her life. From dedicating a large portion of her life to caring for her dear...
Eleanor Pritchard Perry
Mar 28, 2025
Eleanor (Ellie) Pritchard Perry of Kennesaw, age 99, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 28, 2025. Eleanor was a faithful servant of the Lord, living each day by her faith in God.
Eleanor was born on September 6, 1925, at home in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, the second of four children of Elsie Dassing Pritchard and...
Kathleen Ann Frost
Mar 24, 2025
Kathleen Ann Frost, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 2, 1947, in Massachusetts, Kathleen grew up in New Hampshire. She called many places home, including Louisiana, Tennessee, Hong Kong, Texas, and Florida, but the majority of her life has been here in Georgia.Kathleen’s passion...
Margaret Helen Shelton
Mar 22, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Shelton died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on March 22, 2025. She was the eldest child of eight, born on July 29, 1958, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, to Brigadier General James E. Shelton and Margaret Joan Shelton.
Raised in a military family, Peggy had the great fortune to travel extensively as a young girl during...
Bette Lynne Waggoner
Mar 20, 2025
Beloved Mom, Wife and Foster-Mom to many, Bette Lynne (Jones) Waggoner, 74, of Temple, Georgia went to be with God on March 20th, 2025.
She was born on January 26th, 1951, NAS North Island Coronado, California and was the daughter of the late Bette Jean Ellison and Charles Eugene Holland.
She Graduated from Imperial Beach's Mar Vista High School in 1969 with...
Patricia Ruth Allen
Mar 19, 2025
Patricia Ruth Allen (83) of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefuly on 03/19/2025.
Originally from Rochester, NY, she loved her life in GA with her dog Sebastian.
She is preceded in death by her son Robert Wayne Allen and survived by her daughters Tracy Allen Boone (Daniel) and Lori Musilli (Tim) and her grandsons Joshua Musilli (Holly), Robert Allen and Brandon Allen.
Her presence...
Ginta Raluca Negreanu
Mar 17, 2025
Ginta Raluca Negreanu, 60, of Commerce, GA passed away on March 17, 2025 in Athens, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Paul Erwin Brockington, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Dr. Paul E. Brockington, Jr., the most optimistic man in the world, a friend to all he met, and beloved husband of 52 years to Peggy Brockington, died peacefully from Alzheimer’s disease on March 16, 2025.
Paul was born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 26, 1948, to Carolyn (Sprott) and Paul Brockington, Sr. As a teenager, he helped his dad...
Walter Eugene Meredith
Mar 16, 2025
Walter Eugene Meredith, 74, or Roosterville, GA passed away on march 16th, 2025.He was born on June 4th, 1950 in Hogansville, GA to the late Walter and Betty (Garrett) Meredith.Proceeded in death by his loving wife, Karol (Sims) Meredith, his brother Steve, and his parents.He is survived by his daughter Kelley (Jacob) jones, Dakota (Macy) Meredith, brother in laws Larry...
Delindah Thompson
Mar 12, 2025
Delindah Thompson, 71, of Canton, Georgia passed away on March 12, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Antonio Fujihira
Mar 12, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Fujihira, 69, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2025.
Born on November 19,1955 in Saipan, a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Tony was the son of Orodico M. Seman and Ignacia Fujihira. Tony grew up with his siblings - Maria, Jesus, Francisco, Andresina, Jose, Julie, Ana, Joaquin, Odorico and Thomas - in Saipan...
Peggy Murphy Dhonau
Mar 10, 2025
Peggy Murphy Dhonau was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She left this world peacefully with hymns and prayers on March 10, 2025, at the age of 90 in her daughter’s home.
She is survived by her son Keith, daughter Leah (Bruce), grandchildren David (Elle), Daniel (Melissa), and Joshua (Bam), and her great-grandchildren Tay, Tono, Daniella, Archie, Lalisa, and...