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.
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...
Margaret Ann Phillips
Jan 2, 2021
Margaret (Peggy) Phillips went home to Jesus January 2. 2021. She is remembered with love for her precious smile. joyful spirit, and giving nature. She was born February 6, 1941, in Michigan to Shirley and George Chamberlain and moved to California where she grew up, and later moved to Georgia when Lockheed-Martin transferred her and her husband. Peggy loved...
John P. Nowell
Jan 2, 2021
John P. Nowell, age 79 of Cumming, Georgia passed away on January 2, 2021. He was born on June 27th in Athens, GA, and was the son of the late George Lewis Nowell, Sr. and Mary Ruth Garrison Nowell of Dublin, GA. John enjoyed playing trombone in the Dublin High School band and playing guitar and singing in his...
Ernest Lamar Stanton
Jan 1, 2021
Ernest L. Stanton, 80, of Gainesville, Georgia went to heaven on January 1, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the son of the late William and Mary Ruth Stanton. He was also preceeded in death by his wife, Barbara Stanton. He retired as an ironworker from Atlanta Steel Erectors Local #387. His favorite lifetime hobby was...
Christopher Darrell Taylor
Jan 1, 2021
Christopher Darrell Taylor passed away on January 01, 2021.Christopher was born on October 07, 19757 to M. Evaughn Oharrah and Tillman Taylor. Leaf Cremation will be handeling the arrangements.
Dale William Reid Rhoden
Jan 1, 2021
Dale William Reid Rhoden, Age 57, of Woodstock, GA, passed away on January 1, 2021 Dale was born on September 7, 1963, in Tampa, FL, and was the son of Eddie and Shirley Hicks Sr. of Pikeville, TN. Dale was a very talented welder and master griller. He enjoyed many hobbies over the years, including fishing, Nascar, motorcycles, collecting...
Judy Ann Scott Smith
Dec 31, 2020
Ms. Judy Ann Scott Smith, age 79 entered into rest on Thursday, December 31, 2020. She is the loving wife of the late Jackie Pat Smith and mother of Scott Smith, Hendersonville, Tennessee, Kim Pidcock (Scott), Augusta, Georgia, and Stan Smith (Tina) of Graysville; Tennessee. She has six grandchildren, Alexandria, Victoria, Sophia, and Lila Pidcock and Olivia and Shepherd Smith....
Sally Garner Rice
Dec 30, 2020
Sally Garner Rice, 74, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Sally was born on August 28, 1946, in Manchester, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of the late William and Waunita Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Rice and her brother Mike Garner. Sally was an avid reader and enjoyed her time...
Charles Richard Grubbs
Dec 30, 2020
Charles Richard “Rick” Grubbs passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home in Douglasville, GA after a prolonged illness with COPD and heart disease. He was born in Augusta, GA on September 10, 1952. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marsha (Wright) Grubbs of Flatwoods, KY; brother, Gerald Grubbs (Reba); sisters, Johnnie Grubbs Smallwood...
Stephen Judson Williams
Dec 30, 2020
Stephen Judson Williams (74) of Cumming, Georgia, formerly of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away at home with his family on December 30, 2020. Steve was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Hubert E. and Beatrice Black Williams and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. He earned degrees in music, history, and political science from Southern Baptist College (now Williams Baptist...
Dallas Edmund Stidd, Sr.
Dec 29, 2020
Dallas E. Stidd, Sr. May 25, 1932 – December 29, 2020 (age 88) Dallas E. Stidd, Sr., 88, of Oakwood, GA, passed away December 29, 2020. Dallas was born on May 25, 1932, in Beallsville, Ohio, to Edmund C. Stidd and Ida Evelyn Wells. The Stidd old home place, a Revolutionary War land grant, was said to have had...
Cavell Lavan Stinson
Dec 27, 2020
Cavell Lavan Stinson was a caring son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He was born on August 16, 1966. He departed this earthly life suddenly on Saturday, December 27, 2020, at age 54. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Colston at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. After graduating in 1984 from Ensley highschool...
Bobbie Clark
Dec 25, 2020
Bobbie Clark, 69, of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 25, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Joseph Wimberly Scott, Jr.
Dec 24, 2020
Joseph Wimberly Scott, Jr. was 58 years old from Atlanta, GA when he transitioned on December 24th, 2020. He was born on March 28th, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida and was the son of the late Velma Williams Scott and Joseph W. Scott, Sr. He was a Chef who loved music, sports and life. Joseph, with his passing he leaves...
Sue Ann Clark
Dec 23, 2020
"Sue Ann Clark, formerly Phillips, 71, died in the early morning of December 23, 2020, at her home in Woodstock, Georgia with her husband Jack Clark of 48 years and children Jennifer and Patrick close by. A celebration of her life will be held later this spring and her ashes, per her wishes, interred at Ridgeline Memorial Park in...
Lynn Helen Parker
Dec 18, 2020
Lynn Helen Guckenberger Wreen Parker, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 15, 1944, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Dec 18, 2020, at 11:40 pm. She called Georgia home for the past 37 years. Lynn was a long-time employee of the Peachtree City Walmart and belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She cherished her...
Timothy Keith Powers
Dec 17, 2020
Timothy Keith Powers of Carrollton Georgia gained his wings on 12/17/2020. He was born on 10/16/1981 to the late Timothy Keith Powers. He is preceded in death by a sister Kimberly Dawn Powers. ( Grandparents ) Jackie Phillips, Dalton Powers, Betty Willis Powers, Clayton Moore. Keith was a graduate of Cedartown High School in Cedartown GA. Where he enjoyed...
Robert Strickland Brown
Dec 17, 2020
Robert S. “Bob” Brown passed peacefully in his home on December 17, 2020, at the age of 89. A native of Atlanta, Bob served stateside in the Air Force during the Korean War and studied business at Emory University on the GI Bill before joining his father at Brown Distributing Company, which specialized in the distribution of appliances, electronics,...