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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.

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Nichole Erin Wershil

Nichole Erin Wershil

Nov 12, 2021

Nichole Erin (LaVine) Wershil, age 37, of Rydal, GA, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Nichole was born in Atlanta, GA on January 18, 1984. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward LaVine, her Grandmother, Olive Plisken and her daughter, Evelyn Wershil. She is survived by her husband, Adam Wershil, her grandmother,...

Sandra Carol  Glahn

Sandra Carol Glahn

Nov 10, 2021

Sandra Carol Glahn (Wilson), 77, formerly of Syracuse, died Tuesday, November 10, in Atlanta, Georgia. Sandra was born on August 19, 1944, in Camillus. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Jim) Losinger of Charleston, and Lori (Mike) of Atlanta; one grandson, Parker Laney; sister, Bonnie Pollastro of East Syracuse; brother Chuck Wilson of Granada Hills; and brother Gary...

Ralf Herkert

Ralf Herkert

Nov 9, 2021

Ralf was born in Annaberg, Germany to the late Eduard Arthur and Beda (Weiser) Herkert. He spent his early years in Annaberg and then Heilbronn, Germany with his mother after his father passed away when he was only 7 years old. Sponsored by his uncle Hermann Herkert in New York City, Ralf moved to the United States in 1953....

Charles David Clark

Charles David Clark

Nov 4, 2021

Charles David Clark, 72, of Rome, GA passed away on November 4, 2021 in Rome, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Theodore D.  Wyatt

Theodore D. Wyatt

Nov 3, 2021

Theodore (Ted) Wyatt of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on November 3, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. Ted was born in Dinwiddie, VA on September 25, 1930. He graduated from Fosdick Masten High School in Buffalo, NY and continued his education at Buffalo State College. From 1965-1967 he served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean...

Jack Bryant  Ray

Jack Bryant Ray

Nov 1, 2021

Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements with Family

Anita  Nazerian Chavies

Anita Nazerian Chavies

Nov 1, 2021

Anita (Nazerian) Chavies , age 80 of Waco,Ga. passed away on November 1,2021 at her home. Anita was born in McCayesville, Ga. on October 31,1941; the daughter of the late Albert Nazerian snd the late Bessie (Willis) Nazerian. She was one of 13 children and was born a twin. She was proceeded in death by 5 brothers; Al Nazerian,...

Barbara  Gayle Holmes

Barbara Gayle Holmes

Oct 30, 2021

Barbara Gayle Holmes passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born to Mildred Ann Preddy and Edward Odean Holmes in Columbus, GA. Barbara spent most of her childhood in Sylvania, OH, where she met Dale Edward Manrow, whom she later married and with whom she had two children, Melissa Faye...

Miles William Stephenson

Miles William Stephenson

Oct 28, 2021

Miles William Stephenson, 69, of Acworth, GA passed away on October 28, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Reba Thompson

Reba Thompson

Oct 28, 2021

Reba Thompson, age 88, of Calhoun Georgia died Thursday October 28, 2021 She was born on August 14, 1933 to the late Lindsay Thompson and Modena (Farmer) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen Hix,  4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She is survived by her children, Judie Nash, Mary Hix, Patricia...

Allen  Lee  Dickens

Allen Lee Dickens

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Allen Lee Dickens of 594 Willingham Springs Rd. entered peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. He was reunited with his mother, Jeanette Howard Dickens and father, Murray Franklin Dickens. Allen was a true Thomastonian who loved his hometown immensely and like most, he loved Piggie Park. He spoke often of his Atwater and R.E. Lee school...

Susan Ellen White

Susan Ellen White

Oct 26, 2021

Susan Ellen White, 69, of Dallas, GA passed away on October 26, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Charlie  Robert Austin

Charlie Robert Austin

Oct 25, 2021

Charlie Robert Austin, 48, of Carrollton passed away on October 25, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Alicia Diane Spurling

Alicia Diane Spurling

Oct 24, 2021

Arrangements are being made by Leaf Cremation.

Paul  Matthew Firnschild

Paul Matthew Firnschild

Oct 24, 2021

Paul Matthew Firnschild, born 3/24/1962, died peacefully in his home in Atlanta, Georgia on 10/24/2021. He was the 4th child and only boy born to Dr. Paul Firnschild and Janet Karr of Allen Park, Michigan. The family moved to Asheville in 1973 where Paul attended Asheville High School then AB Tech where he excelled and received his tool and...

Cedric Jerome Walker

Cedric Jerome Walker

Oct 24, 2021

Cedric Jerome Walker, 56, passed away on October 24, 2021. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Stanley James Chakales

Stanley James Chakales

Oct 23, 2021

CHAKALES, Stanley James Chakales of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021. His death was the result of complications following his two year battle with esophageal cancer. Stan is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Batey Chakales. Stanley was born in Hopewell, Virginia on November 15th,1945 to parents James and...

Marilyn Grace Thompson

Marilyn Grace Thompson

Oct 23, 2021

Marilyn Thompson, née Rhodes, of Acworth, Georgia passed peacefully while surrounded by family at the age of 90 on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Born to Leslie Rhodes and Elsie Frey on February 6th, 1931, she quickly adopted the nickname Dusty, of which she shared with her father. She studied at The Ohio State University, and often affectionately recalled her...

Clovis  Alton Franks

Clovis Alton Franks

Oct 20, 2021

Clovis Alton Franks, 86 of Dallas, GA passed away on October 20, 2021.  He was born in Franklin, NC on Jan 16, 1935 to Claude and Wilhelmina Franks. He was preceded in death by one brother, Claude Franks Jr.  Surviving family members include his wife, Angel Franks, two brothers, Lowell Franks and Glenn Franks, one sister, Brenda Vandiver, one...

Richard  Alan Pierce

Richard Alan Pierce

Oct 12, 2021

Richard (Rick) Alan Pierce, 72, of Marietta, Georgia died on October 12, 2021. He was born on May 29, 1949 in Pensacola Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Pierce and Ruby Wyatt Pierce. He is survived by his wife Carey Green Pierce, his brother Johnny Pierce, his daughter Lauren Pierce, his step-daughter Chelsea Carmichael,...

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