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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.
James Howard Knoll
Jan 2, 2025
James H. Knoll, 78, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away, gently and swaddled in love at home by his most cherished friends, on January 2, 2025, following a short illness.
Jim was born on November 1, 1946, the son of Howard Joseph Knoll and Anna Louise Howat Knoll in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the oldest of four children.
Jim was a graduate of...
Dorothy "Dot" Bush Dowling
Jan 1, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Bush Dowling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 90 surrounded by family in a room filled with love. She was born on January 28, 1934, in Decatur, Georgia where she lived with her parents and two sisters. She met the love of her life, Glenn Aaron Dowling Sr., at Valdosta State after...
Tyron Williams of Atlanta
Jan 1, 2025
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tyron's favorite non-profit organization, GA Elite Sports Academy Inc.
You can donate via Zelle: 678-698-1752 or Cashapp: $GESAINC
If you would like to send a condolence card, please mail it to 100 Postmaster Drive #2216,Mcdonough, GA 30253
Ellen Marie Hopkins
Jan 1, 2025
Ellen Marie Hopkins, 78, passed away on January 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Helen Hatzer Hopkins and Albert Edmund Hopkins; sister to the late William Peter Hopkins.
Ellen was an accomplished graphic artist and artist. She was a cherished friend and will be deeply missed by all who ever knew her. Ellen led a remarkable, lived-to-the-full...
Nora Lee Jackson
Dec 30, 2024
Nora Jackson, 72, of Stockbridge, GA passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born November 18, 1952 in Shelby, Mississippi to the late Maddie Black and Oscar Archor.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Jackson, II; two sons, Marlo Harriss and Lamont Jackson; brother, Roy Black.
Ms. Jackson is survived by her five children, Nancy Harriss,...
David William Demecs, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
David W. Demecs Jr, 54, of Rockmart, GA. He entered God's kingdom on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, after recently suffering from a massive stroke that he never recovered from. David was born in Toledo, Ohio, to his parents David Demecs Sr. and Vicki Miller August 11th, 1970. He graduated from Start High School. David worked at Toledo Blank until he...
Linda Susan Cobb
Dec 25, 2024
Linda Susan Cobb was born March 18th, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, and departed this world December 25th, 2024.
Preceded in death by both parents: Betty Jean Stidham Bowing and Tester T Bowling (KY); 1 brother, Randolph Bowling (KY); 2 sisters Tommie Delores Bowling and Janet Lee Baker (KY), and her only daughter, Tina Jeanelle Francher (GA). She surviving-her only son, Jason...
Jerry T. Starnes, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Jerry T. Starnes, Jr., 71, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on December 25, 2024. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry T. Starnes, III, "JT" and grandson, Jack Marshall Starnes. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Geneva Anne Garden
Dec 24, 2024
Geneva Anne Garden, 74, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on December 24, 2024. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.
Glen William Meister
Dec 22, 2024
Glen William ("Will") Meister, 39, of Marietta, GA (lately of Calhoun, GA) passed away on 22, December 2024.
He was born 17 June 1985 in Panorama City, CA and was the son of Mel Meister and Glenda Gardner. He held a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University and worked in computer security and network administration.
Will had...
Virginia Morgan Steinhauer
Dec 22, 2024
Virginia Steinhauer, 83, went to be with her Lord in Heaven on December 22, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Virginia was born in Mexico City, Mexico on February 19, 1941. She moved to Dallas, PA in the mid 1950s and graduated from Dallas Area High School in 1959 and from the...
Lawrence Edward Folsom
Dec 17, 2024
Lawrence Edward Folsom, 76, of Cartersville, GA, left his earthly home on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, and ascended into Heaven. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on January 25, 1948, to Roy E and Charlotte Folsom. His battle with serious medical issues over the course of the last few years showed his courage, and despite the pain, Larry came out...
James Jackie Cheek
Dec 15, 2024
James Jackie Cheek, 60, of Atlanta, Georgia went to heaven on December 15th, 2024.
He was a wonderful father, & pawpaw to all of his grandchildren.
He has taken his last ride.
If you would like to donate a toy to toys for tots in his honor please do that in lieu of flowers. He will be cremated and his ashes will be...
Wimlish Owens, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
Wimlish Owens Jr, 63 years of Cincinnati, OH went to heaven, on December 12, 2024.
He was born June 22, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH, and was the son of the late Wimlish Owens Sr. & Atha (Smith) Thompson.
Wimlish graduated from Akin High School and completed a Vocational Education. He then went on to work for a major organization, OPCMIA Job Corps,...
Robert Harold Howard
Dec 12, 2024
Robert “Bob” Harold Howard, 86, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024 in his home where he was cared for by his family.
Mr. Howard was born in Grangerburg, Alabama on August 20, 1938 and was the son of the late Kyle and Eunice Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl...
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