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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.
Jane Swan Ratka
Sep 22, 2025
Jane Ratka, 90, of Dunwoody, GA died September 22, 2025. She was born February 9, 1935 in Baltimore, MD.
Jane is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Ratka; her daughters, Elizabeth Johnson (Steven) and Mary Margaret Sparwath (Paul); and grandchildren, Chloe Swan and Clara Kathryn Sparwath and Emma, Eric and Sarah Johnson.
Curt Holmes Warfel
Sep 22, 2025
Curt H. Warfel of Canton, GA passed away at home surrounded by his family Sept. 22, 2025 at the age of 70, following a multi year battle with cancer. He was born in Lewistown, PA on August 22, 1955 to Charles H. and Helen V. (Singleton) Warfel - both deceased. Curt graduated from Chief Logan campus of Penn Highlands HS...
Hoyt Gary Hulsey
Sep 18, 2025
Hoyt Gary Hulsey, 91, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 31, 1934 in Marietta Georgia, Hoyt was the son of the late Henry F. Hulsey and Maudie Covington Hulsey. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Hamby Hulsey and son, Gary Hulsey and his sister, Carol Hulsey Stancil.
Hoyt was...
Mary Wayne Dixon
Sep 17, 2025
"Flowers Can Always Make A Girl Happy”
Mary Wayne Dixon passed away peacefully at her home in the late evening of September 17, 2025, with her daughter Ginger by her side. Mary Wayne lived every day to the fullest to create a legacy of beauty, courage, strength and philanthropy that will endure for many generations. Although her health declined in her...
Cassandra Delores Austin
Sep 15, 2025
Cassandra D. Austin, 83, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2025.
She was born on May 1, 1942, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Ernest Harris and Frances Womack. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Addie “Micki” Harris of The Shirelles, Priscilla Carter, Ernestine Siegel, and her brother Gregory Prevost.
At a...
Finley David Lunsford
Sep 14, 2025
Finley David Lunsford, 84, of Calhoun, GA passed away on September 14, 2025.
He was born in Georgia to the late Doshia Mae and John Noel Lunsford.
He is also preceded in death by his sister Marie Lunsford Flood, and his brothers Benny, James and Jerry Lunsford.
He was an avid fisherman. One of his favorite places to be was out on the...
Ann Leutwiler Stiber
Sep 14, 2025
Ann Leutwiler Stiber, 78, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her assisted living community, The Georgian Lakeside in Roswell, GA. She was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, in 1947, where she attended Our Lady of the Pillar School in Creve Coeur, MO through middle school. Ann’s family later moved to Clearwater, Florida, where she graduated...
Loyice Jean Boateng
Sep 10, 2025
Loyice Jean Boateng passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Loganville, Georgia. She was born on April 21, 1947, in Vienna, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Otis West and Gussie (Lewis) West. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Nanette Hart and Rosie Mae Colbert.
Loyice attended public schools in Vienna, Georgia. After...
William "Bill" Guida
Sep 9, 2025
William “Bill” Guida1949 – 2025William “Bill” Guida, 76, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Born in New York and raised in Homestead, Florida, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Borron, at the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in 1999. He lovingly called her his “red-headed Indian,” and...
Brenda Rachel Craver
Sep 8, 2025
Brenda Rachel Bannister Craver, 70, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on September 08, 2025, Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Jamie Smith Owens
Sep 7, 2025
Jamie Lind Smith Owens was born on July 13, 1962, a day after her family had moved into their new home in Marietta, GA. She was the third of three girls born to Wendel and Doris Smith.
Jamie attended Marietta City Schools, and then spent a year at Berry College in Rome, GA before meeting the love of her life and...
Richard Joseph Riordan
Sep 1, 2025
Richard Joseph Riordan, 90, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, passed away on September 1st, 2025.
He was born May 24, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Alvin and Loretta Riordan.
He was also preceded in death by his mother (Loretta), father (Alvin), brother Jack, brother Jim, and sister Eileen.
Having turned 90 this past May, he celebrated the milestone with family...
Marianne Stakem
Sep 1, 2025
Marianne Stakem, 67, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on September 01, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Stuart Lesley Parker
Aug 31, 2025
Stuart Lesley Parker, "PaPa", age 66, of Canton, Georgia, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on August 31st, 2025, surrounded by his daughters. Stuart was born and raised in East Point, Georgia, where his love for the Lord first began. He was known for always holding firm to his belief in Jesus and his desire to...
James Darryl Barnes
Aug 29, 2025
James Darryl Barnes, age 66 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025. Jim was born on May 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late James Arthur Barnes and Annie V. Little.Jim was a man with many talents but he spent his most recent years as a mechanical technician repairing trailers for...
George Luther Wilkes
Aug 28, 2025
George Luther Wilkes, age 84, of Winterville, GA. passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 peacefully in his home. He was the baby of 6 boys, born in Athens, GA. on October 26, 1940 to the late Harold Wilkes and Mary F. Wilkes. In addition to his parents, He is preceded in death by his brothers Charlie, Ruford, Jack, Bobby, and...
John Joseph Pardus, Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
JOHN JOSEPH PARDUS, Jr, 78, of Marietta GA passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1947 in Patterson, NJ. John was a devoted friend to many and had a deep love for his family.
Beloved husband of 56 years to Donna (Ankrom) Pardus. Loving father of John James Pardus and Susan Schilo (Rich). Loving Grandfather...
James Russell Nichols
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. James Russell Nichols, age 89 of Gainesville, GA passed away at his home on Aug. 26, 2025. He was born Jan. 2, 1936 in Hammond, Ind. where while in high school, he met his life long love and our mother Irene Nichols (predeceased). He relocated his family to Georgia in 1974 and settled in Stone Mountain. He is survived...
Franklin Allen McMinn Jr
Aug 23, 2025
Franklin Allen McMinn Jr was born on October 15, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was the son of the late Lurleen Bugg McMinn and Franklin Allen McMinn Sr.
Frank grew up on his grandparents' dairy farm, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Bugg of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Growing up, he was known to his family and friends as "Mac". He graduated in 1961 from The...
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