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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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John Baker Fugate

John Baker Fugate

Oct 22, 2025

John Baker Fugate, 92, of Dunwoody, Georgia, peacefully passed away in his home on October 22, 2025, from complications of heart failure. John was born on October 5, 1933, in East St. Louis, Il., in Christian Welfare Hospital. Upon his birth, his parents began calling him “Jack”. He was the son of John Ott Fugate & Elizabeth Kemp. Jack got...

Deborah Lee Horton

Deborah Lee Horton

Oct 22, 2025

Deborah Lee Horton, formerly of Kennesaw, GA, died October 22, 2025 from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born August 4, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Paula Lunette Droddy and Joseph Dudley Ray Tompkins, who was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved stepfather, Joseph Terrell Kay. She grew...

Bridget Ann Brannon

Bridget Ann Brannon

Oct 21, 2025

Bridget Ann Brannon, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Joe and Joann Brannon.

Bridget was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bud and Anita Amann, and Earl and Biddie Brannon; her uncles, Pat Brannon, Bob Amann, and Jerry Mullins; her aunt, Tampa...

Dorothy Ann Lindamood

Dorothy Ann Lindamood

Oct 20, 2025

Dorothy Lindamood, 87, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home in Cartersville, Ga.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 11, 1938, to the late Clinton and Lydia White.

Besides her husband, Bruce Lindamood, she is survived by four sons and one daughter: Gene Wilkins Jr (Dawn), Bruce Wilkins (Dale), Rick Wilkins (DeeDee), Aaron Wilkins, and Elizabeth Wilkins.

She...

Margaret Leonard Gillespie

Margaret Leonard Gillespie

Oct 20, 2025

Margaret (Maggie) Leonard Gillespie

October 16, 1940 – October 20, 2025

Margaret “Maggie” Leonard Gillespie, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born in the Bronx, New York, to Irish immigrant parents Hubert and Anna Leonard, Maggie was one of eight children in a lively and loving household. The Leonard...

Georgina Ann Robertson

Georgina Ann Robertson

Oct 20, 2025

Georgina Robertson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at her home in Woodstock, Georgia. She was born on October 17, 1952, in San Diego, California, to Beverly and George Taylor. Georgina’s life was a testament to love, strength, and enduring family bonds.

Throughout her 73 years, Georgina was a constant source of...

David James Aurand

David James Aurand

Oct 19, 2025

David James Aurand, age 77, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1948 in Dekalb, Illinois. He was the son of the late Lauella Marie Schleuniag and Harry Enoch Aurand. He was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne Lee Aurand and Calvin Aurand and sisters, Kathleen Marie Roach and Rose Mary Garcia.

He...

Vicki Lynn Frenette Sims

Vicki Lynn Frenette Sims

Oct 16, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Vicki Lynn Frenette Sims, of Duluth, GA. Vicki was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and CPA.

Vicki was born in Oceanside, CA, and felt happiest at the beach, especially Cape San Blas, FL, which was her favorite vacation spot. She loved her children and grandchildren and...

George Otho Oddo

George Otho Oddo

Oct 14, 2025

Mr. George Oddo, of Flowery Branch, GA. passed away October 14, 2025, Leaf Cremation of Acworth, GA. is handling his arrangements. 

Stanford Kent Davis

Stanford Kent Davis

Oct 13, 2025

Stanford Kent Davis (1933-2025). Stan passed away at his residence with his wife by his side on October 13, 2025. He was born March 4, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Stan served his country during the Korean War. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, he went on to work on the Sergeant Missile and helped develop the...

Christine Ann Griffin

Christine Ann Griffin

Oct 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of My Beautiful Wife

Christine Ann Griffin

February 20, 1964 – October 11, 2025

On October 11, 2025, I lost my smart, beautiful, and loving wife, Christine Ann Griffin, after her courageous 5½-year battle with breast cancer. She faced every challenge with grace, strength, and compassion — just as she lived her life.

Christine filled every day with kindness, laughter, and...

Margaret Rebecca Clark

Margaret Rebecca Clark

Oct 11, 2025

Margaret Rebecca Clark, 95, of Woodstock, GA passed away on October 11, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Joyce Leeth Carter

Joyce Leeth Carter

Oct 10, 2025

Joyce Leeth Carter, age 105, Marietta, Georgia, passed away on October 10, 2025.

She was born on February 22, 1920, in East Orange, New Jersey, to George and Helen Leeth.

Preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus Faulkner, Jr., in 1980, and brother Peter in 1986.

Survived by sons Alan (Linda), Gene (Carole), and David, and daughter Sallie (Steve Kidwell).

Joyce grew up in...

Walter Hugh Jones

Walter Hugh Jones

Oct 10, 2025

Walter Hugh Jones was born on December 30, 1950, to parents Sarah Blount Massenburg and William Alonzo Jones in Atlanta, Georgia. He died on October 10, 2025, at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta after a lengthy illness. Walter graduated from Northside High School in Atlanta and delivered antiques for Red Baron’s. He became a professional truck driver for Schneider...

Joan Elizabeth Lowenstein

Joan Elizabeth Lowenstein

Oct 10, 2025

Joan Elizabeth (Eckert) Lowenstein, 92 of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.

She was born Joan Elizabeth Eckert on November 29, 1933 to Mr. Anthony W. Eckert, former Army Lieutenant Colonel, NJ hospital administrator and past president of the American Hospital Association & NJ State Hospital Association & Nym (McCullough/Adair) Eckert of Atlanta, GA.

Joan was born in Asbury...

Hannah Louise Cummings

Hannah Louise Cummings

Oct 9, 2025

Hannah Cummings age 72, of Cartersville passed away on Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 7, 1953, Columbus Ohio, a daughter of the late Dale Betts and Veronica Willams.

Hannah was preceded in death by her Father Dale Betts, Mother Veronica Williams, her sister Darlene Wheeler, and brother-in-law Mike Brumfield.

She was a member of Sutallee...

Gordon Bailey Stoner, Jr.

Gordon Bailey Stoner, Jr.

Oct 5, 2025

Gordon Bailey Stoner, Jr., passed away on October 5, 2025, at MeSun Hospice in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with his sister by his side.

Born on May 22, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, Gordon was the son of the late Betty Herndon Stoner and Gordon Bailey Stoner, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Gordon had a passion for travel—he enjoyed cruises...

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