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.
Mary Lou Ann Alexander
May 18, 2025
Mary Lou Ann Brandt Alexander went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born October 3, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, at home in the family farmhouse on the banks of the Ohio River to her parents, Raymond William Brandt and Velma Elizabeth Booher Brandt. When she was 3 months old, Lawrenceburg was devastated by the...
Barbara Ann Higginbotham
May 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Higginbotham, 80, of Atlanta, GA went into the arms of Jesus on May 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, sister, Cynthia Partlow and her late husband, Charles Higginbotham.
Barbara was born on April 13, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Coleman and Dorthy Dunbar
She was the sister of Susan (Robert) Henderson of...
Mary Louise Reeves
May 17, 2025
Mary Louise Reeves, born on April 24, 1941, in Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Stewart House Retirement Living. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruth (Ingram) Reeves. Mary was a proud graduate of Carrollton High School and a long-time employee of the City Hall of Carrollton. She was the youngest of nine siblings...
Ruby Jean Robinson
May 17, 2025
Ruby Jean Robinson passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Carrollton, Georgia, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby was born on January 16, 1957, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Bill and Bert (Williams) Granlund. She was raised on the family dairy farm in Oulu, Wisconsin, and graduated from South Shore High School in...
Stiles Dewitt Brown
May 16, 2025
Stiles Dewitt Brown of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on May 16, 2025. Born in Atlanta on March 6, 1961, Stiles was a devoted father, brother, and friend. His greatest joy in life was raising his three sons: Stiles Dewitt Brown Jr., Payton Warren Brown, and Kerry Vaughn Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Grey Brown Sr. and...
Joyce Marie Burke
May 16, 2025
Joyce Marie Burke, 78, of Carrollton, GA passed away on May 16, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Ralph Eugene McCanless
May 15, 2025
Ralph Eugene McCanless, age 78, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born December 20, 1946 in Florence, Alabama.
Preceding him in death were his parents George McCanless, Leona Blackburn, and Abia Blackburn, his brothers Lavoye “Sonny” McCanless and William Blackburn, and his grandson Noah Cater.
His memorial service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at...
Rachel Janette DelNero
May 14, 2025
Mrs. Rachel Janette (Schlabach) DelNero, age 73, of Jasper, GA passed away on May 14, 2025. Rachel was born in Bad Axe, MI, daughter of the late Lloyd L. Schlabach and M. Janette Schlabach.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University and continued her studies in Early Childhood Education at Chattahoochee Technical College in Georgia. An intelligent woman of...
Marcia Raab Brawner
May 13, 2025
Marcia Ann (Raab) Brawner, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025 at Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton, GA surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
Marcia was born in 1945 in Seneca, KS to her parents, Melvin and Ann (Bieri) Raab. She married the love of her life, Rick Brawner, at the age of 19 after having...
Renae Haynes
May 13, 2025
Renae Haynes, Age 65, of Waleksa, GA went home into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 13,2025.
She was born in Nashville, TN on August 2, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Billie Jean Kennamer and Lewis Eugene Haynes.
She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Jean Kennamer, father Lewis Eugene Haynes, brother Michael Wade Haynes...
Patricia Diane Newton
May 13, 2025
Patricia Newton, age 62, of Bowdon, Georgia passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born April 10, 1964 and was the daughter of the late Shirley Ann Warren. She was proeceded in death by her mother, Shirley, and her grandmother, Eva Mae Warren; grandfather, James (Jimmy) Warren. She will be greatly missed.
Patricia was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother...
Lucille Stofflet Turpin
May 13, 2025
Lucille. S. Turpin , 90, Flintstone, GA went to heaven on May 13, 2025.
She was born August 4, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI and was the daughter of the late Edwin Charles Stofflet and Anna Frederica Bertha Grueshow. She graduated high school from Girls Technical School in Milwaukee, Wisonsin and married her sweetheart, Marion, in 1955. She often did volunteer stuff...
Joni Gruelle (Keating) Wannamaker
May 11, 2025
Joni Gruelle (Keating) Wannamaker, 82, of Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully at The Spires at Berry College on May 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wannamaker of Arcola, Illinois, and her daughter, Kelly Keating of Waterbury, Connecticut.
Born in New Milford, Connecticut, to the late Worth Gruelle and the late Suzanne Ciecklinski Gruelle of Rockledge, Florida, Joni...
Felix Antonio Pichardo
May 8, 2025
Felix Antonio Pichardo passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on May 8th, 2025 in Dacula, Georgia.
Felix was born on November 20th, 1948, in Cayetano Germosen, Dominican Republic.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elsa Pichardo; their four children, Oneida, Inizy, Otniel and Izylis; nine grandchildren, Mykah, Xylis, Paryis, Arianna, Isaiah, Amaiya, Cristina, Oziyas, and Sophia and...
William Emory "Bill" Christie
May 8, 2025
William Emory "Bill" Christie, 80, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Luthersville, Georgia.
Born on January 9, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, Bill led a life marked by curiosity, craftsmanship, and dedication. His early years took him across continents — he attended the Paris American Elementary School in France — before completing his education at Boone High School in Orlando, Florida....
Thomas George Fedele
May 6, 2025
Thomas George Fedele, age 72 of Marietta, GA passed away on 5/6/25.
Tom was born on 4/17/53 in Westwood, New Jersey and was the son of the late Janet and George Fedele.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie, his son Jason (and wife Carly), his grandchild Jack, his 4 sisters Paula (and husband Dave), Donna (and husband Danny), Barbara (and husband...
Vida Evette Wohlgemuth
May 6, 2025
Vida Evette Wohlgemuth, age 40, of Cartersville, GA (formerly of Geneva, AL) passed away on May 6, 2025, after an extended illness.
Vida was born on October 24, 1984, in Marietta, Georgia. She was a hardworking and creative soul whose talents touched many - a gifted singer, artist, and master of costume makeup. In recent years she became an avid runner....
Robert John French
May 5, 2025
Robert John French, affectionately known as Bob, crossed over peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 5th, 2025, after a brief, yet brave, battle with gallbladder cancer. Bob was 75 years young and could light up any room with his bright smile and youthful twinkle in his eye.
Although Bob resided in Georgia the latter half of his life,...
William Walker Dixon
May 3, 2025
“Steady As She Goes”
William Walker Dixon passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning of May 3, 2025, with his wife Mary Wayne and daughter Ginger by his side. Always in robust health, Bill faced several health challenges over the past year until sepsis ultimately took a toll on his big heart. Bill was fully aware of what...