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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.
William A. Focht Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
t is with deep sorrow, and much love that we mourn the passing of William Austin Focht, Sr. of Lithia Springs, Georgia, on January 29, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born May 6, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of the late William A. and Helen V. Focht. He was a graduate of Purdue...
Annette Bradley Briggs
Jan 27, 2021
Annette Bradley Briggs, 84 of Cartersville Ga. Passed away January 27th, 2021. She was born in Durham county North Carolina. She grew up in Littleton, NC, the daughter of Rev. RG Bradley and Elizabeth Morton Bradley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles F. Briggs, and daughter Susannah Briggs Chastain. Annette graduated from Littleton HS and...
Maria Isabel Medrano
Jan 22, 2021
Maria Isabel Medrano, 79, of Decatur passed away on January 22, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
George Schiwy
Jan 22, 2021
George Schiwy of Marietta, beloved husband, father, and brother, battled colon and liver cancer. He went to be with Jesus on January 22, 2021, surrounded by people who loved him. He is survived by his wife Edith, his daughters Anna and Isabella, and his brother Joachim. He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Hedwig Schiwy. Originally from Germany,...
Darryl (Dennar Beskanar) Banks
Jan 20, 2021
Darryl Banks (Dennar Beskanar), 61, of Rome, GA passed away on January 20, 2021 in Cartersville, GA. Darryl was born on October 21, 1959 in Aurora, Illinois to Augustine Harold Banks, Sr. and Dorothy Amanda Banks. He is survived by 3 brothers; Rufus (Brenda) Banks of Aurora, IL, Ronnell (Sandra) Banks of Aurora, IL and Vincent (Mary) Banks, Sr....
Steven Ernest Romero
Jan 20, 2021
Steven Ernest Romero, 50, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on January 20, 2021. Steven was born on November 11, 1970 to the late Ernest Romero and Martha (Sandy) Romero. He was raised in Garden Grove, California and later in life re-located to Cartersville, Georgia. Steven spent most of his days binge watching old television shows, caring for his dog,...
William Jacob Teems
Jan 18, 2021
William Jacob Teems, age 79, of Acworth, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. William was born on March 17, 1941 to the late William Luther and Lillian Teems. He spent the majority of his life in Bethalto, Illinois and later moved to Manchester, Tennessee before his final move to Acworth, GA. He retired from Nussbaum Trucking. He...
Ben Rosenthal Weisman
Jan 18, 2021
Ben Rosenthal Weisman, 93, of Cumming, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 of Lung Cancer. Ben was born May 17, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of the late Sam and Mildred Weisman. He was also proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, Juanita Brown Weisman, his daughter, Millie Weisman Parrish and sister...
Sandra "Sandy" Ann Etherton
Jan 18, 2021
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Etherton ascended to her heavenly peace on January 18th, 2021 She was born February 20th, 1946 in Pickens County, Georgia to James Hardy Sutton and Iva Elizabeth Sutton. Sandy attended Dekalb College where she earned her LPN at the beginning of her career. She was a home healthcare provider who gave loving care and support through...
Ruth Ann Harris
Jan 16, 2021
Ruth Ann Harris, age 87, of Adairsville, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ed Bell and Laura Addie Bishop Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband, Frank C Harris and her sister, Sue B Linn. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Ballengee Kelley, (David) ,...
Larry Cecil Smith
Jan 13, 2021
Mr. Larry Cecil Smith, 76, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Larry was born on Monday, November 6th, 1944 in Marietta, GA and was son of the late Cleo Roosevelt and Beulah Emaline Pitts Smith. Larry was preceded in death by son, "Little" Larry Smith, brother, Billy Smith, sister, Joyce Goree, brother, Russell Smith,...
Rachel Virginia Bruner
Jan 10, 2021
On Sunday, January 10th, 2021, Rachel Virginia Bruner, beloved daughter and sister, was delivered from our arms to the Lord’s. Rachel was born December 13th, 1996 to Terra Brown McDaniel. She attended Cass High School, where she excelled in studies, but more importantly was a treasured member of her community and a dear friend to so many. She continued...
Peter Glenn Greer
Jan 9, 2021
Peter Glenn Greer, 70, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, after a long-time illness in a local hospital. Peter was from Port Jefferson, NY. He moved to Georgia in 1973 where he started and ran a successful lawn care business. Later in life, he entered the healthcare field as a Dietary Manager at Shoreham Nursing...
Tracey Woodring Lee
Jan 8, 2021
Tracey Michele Woodring Lee, 63, of Adairsville, passed away on January 8th at her home surrounded by her children. Tracey was born in Rome on May 11, 1957, daughter of the late Wallace Everett Woodring and the late Bettie Warren Woodring. Tracey (MawMaw) was a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and encourager to many. She never met a stranger. She...
Kevin Louis Jacobs Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Entered Eternal Rest Kevin L. Jacobs Jr. was born to Karol M. Garrett and Kevin L. Jacobs Sr. on 12/17/1983 in St. Louis, MO. He departed on 01/08/2021 in Riverdale, GA. Kevin Jr. received his education at McCluer High School in Florrisant, MO. He was a self employed mechanic: Jake and son fix a car. His passion was fixing...
Charles “Chuck” T. Daly
Jan 7, 2021
On Thursday, January 7th, 2021 Charles “Chuck” T. Daly, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 63. Chuck was born on February 8th, 1957 in Rocky Mount, NC to father, Ranny Daly, and mother, Mary Rita Daly. He received his formal education from a military academy, specializing in engineering. Chuck practiced engineering within the food...
Bobby Ray Holder
Jan 6, 2021
Bobby Ray Holder age 92, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021. Bobby Ray was married to Peggy Lynn Holder of Chattanooga Tenn. Bobby Ray Holder had 3 sons Bobby Glen of Mims, Fl, Donald Ray of Athens, GA, and Richard W. of Pensacola, FL, grandchildren and great grand children. A memorial was held on...
William Joseph Medicus Jr.
Jan 5, 2021
On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, William Joseph Medicus Jr. passed away at the age of 64. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 24, 1956, he was the first born child of the late William Joseph Medicus Sr. and Abbie Margaret Medicus. William graduated from Wheeler High School in 1974. Shortly after, in 1975, William joined the Air force and...
Ray Edward Gilley
Jan 3, 2021
Ray Edward Gilley, 88, of Marietta, Georgia passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 03, 2021. Ray was born in Cedartown, Georgia on September 17, 1932. He served in the United States Air Force and after 20 years retired as a Master Seargant. After leaving the Air Force he worked as a salesman at Sears for 20...
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