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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.
Dianne Huggins Cagle
Apr 14, 2026
Dianne Huggins Cagle, 84 of Concord, NC, passed away on April 14, 2026, after a period of declining health.
She was born December 11, 1941, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Vincent W. Huggins and Rosalie Huggins Denny. Dianne was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, class of 1960, and furthered her education at Campbell College. She was...
Thomas James Hough, Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Thomas James (Jim) Hough , Jr., Esq., beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on April 14, 2026, after a brief illness with his family by his side.
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Thomas James Hough, Sr. and Mary Adele Preston Hough.
Following graduation from Wadesboro (N.C.) High School, he attended North...
Linda Jeanette Hall Gissy
Apr 13, 2026
Linda Jeanette Hall Gissy, 76, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of April 13, 2026, just days before her birthday. She was born on April 17, 1949.
Linda was a lifelong adventurer whose curiosity and faith guided her throughout her life. A Girl Scout from childhood, she carried those values with her always, later serving as a...
Steven Jon Frech
Apr 13, 2026
Steven Jon Frech, age 70, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to his wife Barb, a devoted father to Mandy Frech, Steven Frech, and Stephanie (Scott) Poludniak, and beloved Papa to his grandchildren Carson and Tatum.
Steve earned a B.S. in Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the Keller...
Sarah Ann (Lorenzo) Krilla
Apr 13, 2026
Sarah Ann (Lorenzo) Krilla, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on October 2, 1949, in Franklin, Louisiana.
She was a woman known for her wit, strength, and enduring spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Dennis James Krilla; her stepdaughter,...
Terry Edward Durie
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Terry Durie, 63, of Clayton, GA. born September 19, 1962, passed away April 12, 2026, Leaf Cremation of Acworth, GA. is handling his arrangements.
Kerry Russell Anderson
Apr 12, 2026
Kerry Russell Anderson, 38, of Woodstock, GA passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She is survived by her husband, James Ridgway, of Woodstock; her mother, Joan Cable Anderson, of Tega Cay, SC; her 4-legged boys, Duke, Oliver and Tuff; aunts Elizabeth Colonna, Molly McCue, Connie Latner and Sherri Lawson; uncles Andy Anderson and Lowell Cable; and numerous...
Ann Tutterrow Siewert
Apr 11, 2026
Ann Tutterrow Siewert, 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on April 11, 2026. Always cheerful, with a kind heart and a giving spirit, Ann never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making everyone in her orbit feel special.
She was born February 4, 1940, in unincorporated Roane County, Tennessee, the...
Johnny Lee Ewton
Apr 10, 2026
Johnny Lee Ewton, 85, of Rome, Georgia passed away April, 10, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1940, in Dunlap, Tennessee, to the late Jack & Mary Ewton.
He is also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Julie Ewton Bishop & Tina Ewton Taylor, as well as his second wife, Nancy Brewer.
Johnny was survived by his daughter, Karen Ewton and...
Kevin King McTeague
Apr 10, 2026
Kevin King McTeague, 75, passed away at home April 10, 2026, in Roswell, Georgia. A devoted husband and best friend, Kevin is survived by his wife, Pamela Gillispie McTeague, and his sister, Patty Page McTeague. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph McTeague and Dorothea Claire King McTeague.
A clinical engineer for Emory University Hospital, 35 yrs, Kevin...
Benjamin Frierson Taylor
Apr 10, 2026
Benjamin Frierson Taylor, 81, of Kennesaw, GA, completed a life well lived on April 10th, 2026, one filled with love, laughter, and stories that will be told for years to come.
Ben was born June 28th, 1944, in Florence, SC, to Birdie and Evelyn Taylor. He was one of nine children and attended the John de La Howe School for Children...
Brandon Douglas Wood
Apr 9, 2026
Brandon Douglas Wood, age 35, of Griffin, GA, passed away April 9, 2026.
Jerome Wellington Kline
Apr 7, 2026
Jerome Wellington Kline, 89, of Senoia, Georgia, passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 23, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, Jerome was the son of the late Marian and Harry Byrd Kline.
Jerome graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1954 and later earned a degree from Texas Christian University, where...
Gary Mitchell Johnson
Apr 6, 2026
Gary Mitchell Johnson, son of the late William and Kate Johnson, was born on January 16, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, and passed away from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on April 6, 2026. He departed the world peacefully on a beautiful afternoon at his home in Kennesaw, GA, with family at his side.
A United States Navy veteran, Gary...
Francis Jeanette Thomason
Apr 6, 2026
With hearts full of profound sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Francis Jeanette Berryman Thomason of Marietta, Georgia, who peacefully went to heaven surrounded by her family on April 6, 2026 at the age of 103. A woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, and grace, she lived more than a century as a force of nature...
Mary Beth Thomas
Apr 5, 2026
Dr. Mary Beth Thomas, 85, a member of the Park Springs Community in Stone Mountain, GA, died on April 5, 2026. The daughter of Beth and Bill Thomas, she was born in Sewanee, TN, on March 2, 1941, and grew up in Athens, TN.
Early on, Mary Beth developed four traits that shaped her life and account for much of its...
Susan Lynette Detro
Apr 5, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Susan Lynette (Sisson) Detro passed away unexpectedly on April 5th, in Cartersville, Georgia after a brief illness. Her celebration of life service will be held on April 18th, at 4:00 pm at Eagle Pointe Church, 5100 Old Stilesboro Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101.
Mrs. Detro was born on August 22, 1954, in McCaysville, Georgia...
Elaine Mary Lape
Apr 2, 2026
Elaine M. Lape of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on 4/2/2026. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Hornbach. She lived in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, before moving to Acworth. She was preceded in death by her brother Bruce Hornbach and her fiancé Danny Epp. Her beloved dog, Mogul, was her companion...
Patricia Pearl Ann Borowiec
Mar 31, 2026
Patricia Borowiec, age 79, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.
Born on October 4 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Patricia lived a life centered on family, faith, and community. She was a proud graduate of Elms College and dedicated part of her career to teaching, a role that reflected her patience, kindness, and love of helping others grow.
Patricia was...
Lyla Rose Ferguson
Mar 31, 2026
Lyla Rose Ferguson, 87, of Dallas, GA passed away March 31, 2026. She was born April 5, 1938 to Charles Tanner and Margaret Tanner (Russell) in Providence, Rhode Island.
Lyla was one of nine siblings. She is survived by her brothers Jon Tanner and Dennis Tanner, both of Rhode Island.
She was preceded in death by brothers Charles Tanner and Russell Tanner...
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