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.
Albert Bacon
Aug 10, 2020
Albert Formerly of Freeport New York, 53, entered into eternal rest on August 8, 2020 in Elberton, GA. Albert was born on January 4, 1967 in East Meadow, New York to Henry and Kay Bacon. He was the youngest child of that union. Albert graduated from Freeport High School in New York. He furthered his education and graduated from...
Warren T. Reedy
Aug 7, 2020
Warren T. Reedy, 81, passed on Friday, August 7th, 2020, in his residence in Sandy Springs surrounded by his loving wife, Katherine (Kit), and his son and daughter, Scott Reedy and Ann Reedy. Warren was born in Palo Alto, California. He spent his youth in Mexico City, Mexico, where his father was relocated during his career with the YMCA....
Anthony Gerald Merritt
Aug 6, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Gerald Merritt, 57 of Acworth, GA went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 6, 2020 in Cartersville, GA. Tony was born May 20, 1963 in Portland Oregon. Much of Tony’s career was in the carpentry industry where he traveled multiple times including overseas to China and Japan. After working in Washington state for many...
Pricilla Dawn Mayhue
Aug 5, 2020
Pricilla Dawn Mayhue of Locust Grove, Georgia was taken to Heaven on August 05, 2020 Dawn was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 20, 1973, the daughter of Gail and Don Veum of Locust Grove, Georgia She was preceded in death by Grandparents Shirley Kelsey "Granny", Charles Johnson "Papa Jack" Dawn graduated from Henry County High School, started her...
Burnie Dean Marshall
Aug 3, 2020
Burnie Dean Marshall, 88, of Marietta passed away on August 3, 2020 in Marietta, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Phyllis Ellen Armour
Aug 3, 2020
Phyllis E. Armour, 78, of Bartow County, GA passed away August 3rd, 2020. She was born July 22,1942 in Gastonia, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Pratt & Clara Armour. She is proceeded in death by her parents Pratt & Clara Armour and her sister Lane Hill. She loved being outdoors gardening and had an endless...
Christine Roe Brown
Aug 3, 2020
It is with great sadness to announce that Christine R. Brown, 78, of Acworth, GA passed away on August 3rd 2020. She was born January 7th, 1942 and was the daughter of Roy Price Roe & Dora Grace Roe. She was preceded in the death of her daughter Kim, her one sister, and her one brother. Chris will be...
John Leroy Shipley
Aug 1, 2020
John Leroy (Jack) Shipley, age 82, born in Baltimore, MD, passed away August 1, 2020. Jack was in the Army Reserves, was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and retired from Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith; sons: John (Shannon) and Scott (Cara); grandchildren: Carolyn, Elizabeth, Drake and Tyler; 1 sister: Barbara (Erik...
John Ellsworth Singer
Jul 29, 2020
John Ellsworth Singer age 73 of Clayton Ga was born March 28, 1947 in Savannah Ga, he passed away July 29,2020. John was born the son to the late Clair Jacob Singer and the late Edna May Singer In addition to his parents he was also preceded by his daughter Sarah Jane Ann Singer and 4 step children Joseph...
Emily June Hunter
Jul 28, 2020
Emily June Hunter, 49, of Acworth, GA passed away on July 28, 2020 in Cartersville, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Rebecca Candice Nordick
Jul 27, 2020
Rebecca "Candi" Candice Nordick, died peacefully in the early hours of July 27th, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. Candi was being visited and comforted by her daughters at the time of her passing. Candi was born in Maryville, Tennessee on February 6th, 1960. She was the oldest child born to Billy Allen Smithey and Caroline Cornelia Beard....
Juanita Deason Parker
Jul 26, 2020
Mrs. Juanita “Memaw” Deason Parker of Canton, Georgia, quietly and peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on July 26, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with a chronic illness. Mrs. Parker was born and raised near East Point, Georgia, where she learned gardening and baking from her parents, and became known for...
Ronnie Michael Wells
Jul 23, 2020
Ronnie Michael Wells, 61 of Kennesaw passed away on July 23, 2020. He was born March 20, 1959 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Glenn and Melba Wells. He was also preceded in death by his sister Pam. He will be greatly missed. Ronnie is survived by his wife Debra, his son Chris...
James Brian Scardami
Jul 22, 2020
James Brian Scardami, 63, of Canton, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Joseph James Alderdice, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
Joseph James Alderdice Jr, 67, of Cumming, Georgia passed away on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph James Alderdice Sr. and Margaret Mary Werner Alderdice. Dr. Joe graduated from JFK High School in Long Island, New York where he was awarded the Regent Scholarship. He graduated from the...
Herbert Dupree
Jul 16, 2020
Herbert Dupree, 91, of Acworth passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A private service for Mr. Dupree will be held at Leaf Cremation in Acworth, GA.
Bonnie Davidson Reese
Jul 16, 2020
Bonnie Davidson Reese, aged 73, daughter of the late William & Mildred Davidson, passed away July 16, 2020 after a brief illness and hospitalization. Bonnie was an LPN in Raleigh, NC where she lived with her husband Ronald E. Reese, who died in 1990. She moved to Georgia in 2001 and to Dawsonville, GA in 2003. For several years,...
Mary Cecelia Puccio
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Cecelia Kennerly Puccio, age 63, of Blairsville, GA, passed away at 3:30pm on July 15, 2020 at North East Georgia Medical Center. She succumbed to numerous medical issues subsequent to a fall. Mary spent her entire life serving others in the medical field as a registered nurse. She worked with tiny preemies in the NICU while living in...
Paul Edgerly Knot
Jul 13, 2020
Paul Knot passed away at age 70 on July 13, 2020 from long term illness and cancer. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Vietnam veteran. Survived by wife Tracy Bennett Knot, sons Rex (Kellie)Knot,Zachery (Cheryl)Ripple and 2 daughters Becky (Jarrod) Crouse and Cindy(Matthew )Smith, 1 brother David Knot, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren . He enjoyed camping...