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.
Carmine Joseph Dematteo, Jr.
Jun 9, 2020
Carmine Joseph DeMatteo, Jr. (AKA Joe/Carmen) of Peachtree City, GA, passed into Glory on June 9, 2020 after a lengthy illness. His ashes were interred in his headstone at Leila Cemetery in Colquitt County, GA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Joseph DeMatteo, Sr. of Brooklyn, NY. He...
Mary Kathryn Wolfson
Jun 9, 2020
Mary Kathryn Wolfson (née McLeod) of Vinings, Georgia, died in her home on June 9, 2020 after a love-filled life, cut short by cancer. She was always hopeful, optimistic and brave. Mary Kathryn was 76 and organizing those around her until the very end. Mary Kathryn was born on December 3, 1943 in Rockledge, Florida to Norman Malcolm McLeod...
Jeanette Adams Bradford
Jun 6, 2020
Bradford, Jeanette Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully under hospice care on June 6, 2020. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Cooledge “Brad” Bradford who passed in 1984. She was loved and will be missed by her sister, Deana Tolbert of Lilburn, her brother Gary Adams (Diane) of Peachtree Corners, and cousins Linda Bagnal (Walt) of Warner...

Buddy Franklin Wilkie
Jun 6, 2020
Buddy Wilkie, 64, of Canton, GA, died 6/6/2020. He was born on Jul7 27, 1955, in Marietta, GA. He was the song of the late Jimmy W. Wilkie. Proceeded by son, Christopher Wilkie. Surviving family: mother, Betty White; sisters, Wanda, Beverly, and Stephanie; son, Nathaniel; daughters, Tabitha and Lacey; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services...
Deborah (Debbie) Gilbert Sudderth
Jun 6, 2020
Deborah (Debbie) Gilbert Sudderth died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, June 6th. She was born May 6, 1949, in Pinehurst, NC, and grew up in Charlottesville, VA. She was the daughter of the late James Gilhams Gilbert and Marjorie Putman Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James Martin Sudderth....
Sherrie Brook Bishop
Jun 2, 2020
Sherrie B. Bishop, 63, passed away in Macon, GA on June 2, 2020. She was born March 2, 1956 in Fulton County, Atlanta, daughter of BC Bishop and Jean Ham. She was a beloved chef and finishing nursing school. She will be greatly missed as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The sun won’t shine the same without...
Patricia Ann Leone
May 31, 2020
Patricia Ann Leone left her physical body to join her mother in heaven on Sunday May 31st, 2020. She went peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Rosalea Farley, Peter Sherwin, and Franklin Counts. She was born in a log cabin in Charleston West Virginia on December 6th, 1954. She now watches over...
Brandi Ann Wright
May 29, 2020
Brandi Ann Wright, age 42, of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29 surrounded by her loving family and devoted children. Brandi was born in Bristol, VA on March 21, 1978, to Johnny Wright and JoAnn York. She worked at Family Care of Cartersville as a medical biller for 20 years. Brandi was a devoted and loving...

Sue Goff Riechmann
May 26, 2020
Sue Goff Riechmann, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Sue was born on October 15, 1942, in Paso Robles, CA to the late Harry and Glady’s Goff. Sue will be remembered for her love of cooking competitions and teaching both of her sons to enjoy cooking and entertain with food....
Jimmy Durand Jordan, Sr.
May 23, 2020
Jimmy Durand Jordan, Sr., age 66 of Silver Creek, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his residence with his family at his side. Mr. Jordan was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 11, 1953, son of the late Dewey and Margie Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army. He was a...
Charles Edward Lee Mccaslin
May 23, 2020
Charles Edward Lee McCaslin, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020. He was born January 28th, 1938 on the Mayfield Dairy Farm in Athens, Tn. to the late James & Lettie (Morrow) McCaslin. Charles was the youngest of seven children. Charles aka “Chuck” was a loyal member and served on the board for many years of the...
Shirley Anne Harris
May 23, 2020
Anne Harris, 88 of Marietta, GA passed away on May 23, 2020. Born Shirley Anne Devine in Pasadena, CA, she was always called Anne. She is survived by 4 children: Catharine Liggett, David Harris, Susan Phillips and Carolyn Horne as well as 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. For Highschool, she attended La Rew school for girls in Azusa,...
Gwendolyn Jane Davis
May 21, 2020
Gwendolyn Jane Davis, 62, of Acworth, GA, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family and close friends, on Thursday, May 21st, after a spirited and courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 09, 1958, in Tryon, NC, the daughter of the late Raymond G. Davis and the late Edith Cochran Davis. After attending Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School in...
Rose Colley
May 21, 2020
Our dearly beloved mother Rose Colley, age 81, was called peacefully into heaven on May 21, 2020. She is survived by her dedicated children which includes two daughters and five sons: Richetta Vincent Black, Miriam (Vernon), Leonard, Tyrone (Joann), Dwight, Henry (Ieda), and Kevin Vincent. She is also survived by grandchildren (Laetitia, Laetoya, Kinesha, Jovan, Tammy, Crystal, Daniel, Aleira,...
Barbara Jean Wright
May 19, 2020
Barbara Wright, 62, of Cedartown, GA passed peacefully on the morning of May 19, 2020. She was born to Bob and Mary in Sebring, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mom and grandma. She was a loving wife and mother. She will be greatly missed by those left behind but everyone knows she is walking the streets...
Anthony Colvin Baraka
May 18, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Colvin-Baraka was born on May 5, 1957 in Saginaw, MI and raised in Detroit, MI. He spent most of his adult life in Tuskegee, AL and later Atlanta, GA. He departed this life on May 18, 2020. Tony had a passion for music and entertainment and spent many years working as a radio deejay, magazine publisher and...
Martin James Miranda
May 18, 2020
With a big smile, and surely a hearty embrace, Martin James Miranda ran into the arms of his Savior on May 18, 2020. Martin, know as “Marty” to many, was born in Jackson County Missouri on January 29, 1967 to Martin and Oralou (DeLancey) Miranda. With his family, he lived and befriended many in Indiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Missouri...
Thomas Dean Crook
May 15, 2020
Thomas Dean Crook, age 64 a Navy veteran, passed away at home on Friday May 15, 2020. Son of Harry and Sara (Summers) Crook. Tom was born August 15, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio lived there his whole childhood, only leaving as young man to move to Georgia. Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years...
Adele Madeline Dorenbosch
May 13, 2020
Adele Dorenbosch passed away quietly at her Woodstock home on 05/13/20. She was known to friends and family as “Dell.” Dell was born to George and Violet (Casiraghi) Hunt on May 30, 1943 in New Rochelle, New York. After spending her childhood and young adulthood in New York and Connecticut, Dell relocated to the Atlanta area in 1973. A...