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.
Brenda Gail Cronan
Dec 16, 2020
Brenda Gail Crane Cronan died on December 16, 2020. Born to Jewell and Janie “Nett” Crane, on April 6, 1955, in a county of gold, she was a precious diamond to many. She married Harry Cronan, the love of her life in 1973, shortly after they graduated from Lumpkin County High School. In 1982, Brenda graduated from North Georgia...
Ethel Cornelia Carter
Dec 16, 2020
Ethel C. (Carr) Carter, 79, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Assured Hospice Care in Cartersville, GA after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ethel was born in Adel, GA, and graduated from Cook County High School in 1958. She lived in Lakeland, FL where she raised her 4 boys. While in FL...
Gary Claude Moss Jr.
Dec 16, 2020
Gary Moss Jr was born in Austell, Georgia on November 1st, 1973. He had a passion for fishing and loved to be outdoors. Gary was preceded in death by his father Gary Moss Sr and his mother Ruby Brownlow Moss. He leaves behind his wife of 13 years Aasta Roper Moss, his son Gary Moss the 3rd, and sister...
Carrie Mae Colbert Fleming
Dec 15, 2020
Carrie Mae Colbert Fleming of Acworth, GA departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born in Memphis, TN on Feb. 16, 1930 to the late Mr. Shelly Colbert and Alice (Boyd) Colbert. Even though Carrie was the eldest sibling, she was preceded in death by her four brothers; Mr. U.V. Colbert;...
Michelle Ann Cowart
Dec 14, 2020
Michelle (Shelly) Cowart, age 54, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away peacefully December 14, 2020 at her home. She was born Michelle Ann Laflamme on May 24, 1966 in Hollywood, Florida to Leo and Veronica Laflamme. The family moved to Georgia in 1980, where she graduated from Fayette County High School in 1984. Shelly was a classy, southern lady...
George Richard Wright
Dec 13, 2020
George “Richard” Wright, 55, of Waleska, Georgia passed away on December 13, 2020, at Northside Hospital in Canton, Georgia. An open house will be held Friday, December 18th at 126 Osage Court, Waleska, GA 30183 from 2:00-4:00 pm. On Saturday, December 19th at 2:00 pm, there will be a casual service to spread Richard’s ashes, share some stories, and...
Cynthia Mccreary
Dec 11, 2020
Cynthia “Goldie” McCreary, was born to the union of James and Ruby Pinkard on April 5, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. As the first born, Cynthia truly loved being big sister to her brothers James "Sonny Love" Pinkard (who proceeded her in death) and Omari Kali. She also had life-long bonds to her brothers wives, Sylvia (Sonny) and Pearl (Omari)....
Judith Lynn Townsend
Dec 9, 2020
Judith (Judi) Lynn Townsend, age 74 of Milton, GA, passed away on December 9th, 2020. Judith was a graduate of East Atlanta high school and attended GA State University. In her younger years, she was a “Miss Lake Spivey” and participated in the local ski show. She made her career as Director of Human Resources for Sheraton & Hilton...
Robin Scott Martin
Dec 9, 2020
Robin Scott Martin (AKA Scotty), age 59 of Canton, GA sadly passed away on December 9, 2020 after a rough battle with Lung cancer. He was the son of Marion Anita Martin and Ralph James Martin. He was preceded in death by his mother Marion Martin, his father Ralph Martin, 2 brothers James Lonnie Martin (Lonnie), Larry Randall Martin...
James Robert Dalton, Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
James R. Dalton Jr. “Bob”, 76, of Woodstock, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2020. He was born on November 8th, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the son of James R. Dalton Sr. and Lucy LeBaron. He is proceeded in death by his father, mother, and sister Elizabeth “Libby” Conn. He...
Samuel Barnett
Dec 6, 2020
Samuel (Sam) Barnett, 74, of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020. He was born on October 26, 1946, in Jamaica and was the son of the late Caleb Barnett and Grace Ball. He is survived by his daughters, Karmah Barnett, Kharim Barnett Muller, and Pasha Barnett along with five grandchildren, one great-grandson. Sam was the baby...
Jolynn Scarlett Light
Dec 4, 2020
Jolynn Scarlett Light of White Hall, Arkansas passed away on December 4, 2020. Jolynn was born on July 15, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Carter Joseph and Geraldine Ruth Scarlett, her husband C. David Light, daughter Sharon Foody, son John Light, grandson Andrew Stone, granddaughter Page Stibgen, and grandson Alex Light. ...
James Stephen Mccary
Dec 1, 2020
James S. McCary passed from life to Eternity on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. He grew up and lived in Rome, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents C.H. McCary and Barbara Imogen Ramsey of Rome, Georgia. He is survived by his 2 sons Jonathan D. McCary and Nathanel G. McCary, his sisters Victoria Thomas, Debra Scott, and...
Dwayne A. Bunn
Dec 1, 2020
Dwayne A Bunn, 66, of Phenix City AL passed away on December 1, 2020, in Carrollton GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Danny Emerson Waldrop
Nov 30, 2020
Danny Emerson Waldrop, age 68 of Cartersville, GA went to heaven on November 30, 2020, after an extended illness. He was the son of Mildred Rutledge Waldrop of Rome, GA, and the late Charles Hulon Waldrop. He attended Pepperell High School in Rome, GA. Danny proudly served in the US Army. He enlisted in the Army in 1970 immediately...
Eileen Cervantes
Nov 29, 2020
Eileen (Sharako) Cervantes, 74, of Douglasville, Georgia went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born July 30, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan and was the daughter of Walter and Katie Sharako, who preceded her in death. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Buckner Finance Group for 50 years. When she wasn’t working,...
Peggy Jane Edmunds
Nov 27, 2020
Peggy Jane Edmunds, 63, of College Park, GA passed away on November 27, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Keith David Lowrance
Nov 27, 2020
Keith David Lowrance passed from life to eternity on Friday, November 27, 2020. He grew up in Henderson, TN, and lived in Acworth, GA during the last years of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Aline Lowrance of Henderson, TN, and his sister, Anne Lowrance. He is survived by his brother, Richard Lowrance,...
Jeanette P. Thomas
Nov 27, 2020
Jeanette P. Thomas, 72, of Acworth, GA passed away on November 27, 2020 in Acworth. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.