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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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Herbert Dupree

Herbert Dupree

Jul 16, 2020

Herbert Dupree, 91, of Acworth passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A private service for Mr. Dupree will be held at Leaf Cremation in Acworth, GA.

Bonnie Davidson Reese

Bonnie Davidson Reese

Jul 16, 2020

Bonnie Davidson Reese, aged 73, daughter of the late William & Mildred Davidson, passed away July 16, 2020 after a brief illness and hospitalization. Bonnie was an LPN in Raleigh, NC where she lived with her husband Ronald E. Reese, who died in 1990. She moved to Georgia in 2001 and to Dawsonville, GA in 2003. For several years,...

Mary Cecelia Puccio

Mary Cecelia Puccio

Jul 15, 2020

Mary Cecelia Kennerly Puccio, age 63, of Blairsville, GA, passed away at 3:30pm on July 15, 2020 at North East Georgia Medical Center. She succumbed to numerous medical issues subsequent to a fall. Mary spent her entire life serving others in the medical field as a registered nurse. She worked with tiny preemies in the NICU while living in...

Paul Edgerly  Knot

Paul Edgerly Knot

Jul 13, 2020

Paul Knot passed away at age 70 on July 13, 2020 from long term illness and cancer. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Vietnam veteran. Survived by wife Tracy Bennett Knot, sons Rex (Kellie)Knot,Zachery (Cheryl)Ripple and 2 daughters Becky (Jarrod) Crouse and Cindy(Matthew )Smith, 1 brother David Knot, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren . He enjoyed camping...

William Robert Banner, Jr.

William Robert Banner, Jr.

Jul 11, 2020

Passed away July 11, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident. Bobby was born March 29, 1970 in Savannah, Ga. where he resided until moving with his family to Sandy Springs, Ga. In 1985. He attended Hancock Day School and Savannah Christian Preparatory in Savannah and Riverwood High School in Sandy Springs. He is survived by his parents...

Clara Susana Norton

Clara Susana Norton

Jul 10, 2020

Clara Norton, 76, of Woodstock, GA went to heaven on July 10, 2020.  Clara was born October 31, 1943 in Havana, Cuba to the late Eulogio Perez and Graciela Carvajal. Clara is survived by her daughters, Caridad Candelario and Maritza Norton; son, Miguel Norton; grandchildren, Gloria Clara Candelario-Hossri, Porfirio Antonio Candelario, Jr., Peter Anthony Candelario, Christelle Maria Candelario, Lydia...

Martin Jay Gottlieb

Martin Jay Gottlieb

Jul 10, 2020

Martin Jay Gottlieb, 77, of Decatur, GA passed away on July 10, 2020. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Timothy John Lowinske

Timothy John Lowinske

Jul 9, 2020

Tim passed away after battling recent heart issues. Formerly of St. Paul, MN, most recently lived in Smyrna, GA. Survived by his brother, Brian Lowinske; sister-in-law, Tracy; nephews, Dylon, Cody; and niece, Alayna. Tim's passion in life included his dogs; Callie and Dakota, playing tennis, golf, and his extensive involvement in the Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club.

Nancy Samples Meserve

Nancy Samples Meserve

Jul 3, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Elaine Samples Meserve, age 45, of Dallas, Georgia lost her battle with brain cancer Friday, July 3rd, 2020. She was born April 4th, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, The daughter of the late Mr. Richard Lloyd Samples and the late Mrs. Millie Faye Hitchcock Samples. She attended South Cobb High School, The University of West Georgia, and Kennesaw...

Timothy Wayne Whitley

Timothy Wayne Whitley

Jul 3, 2020

Timothy Wayne Whitley, 53, of Canton, GA passed away on July 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born May 21, 1967 in Marietta, GA to the late Billy and Yvonne Whitley. He was an avid lover of outdoors and because of this he spent his entire career working as an expert tree...

Dorothy Rose Holgate

Dorothy Rose Holgate

Jul 1, 2020

Dorothy (Dotty) Messick Holgate, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Canton, GA on July 1, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones and fur babies. Dotty’s early years were spent in Hickory, NC until her family moved to Bradenton, FL. This is where her love for the beach began. She attended Florida State University and loved playing the...

Michael Alexander White

Michael Alexander White

Jun 30, 2020

Michael Alexander (Alex) White, 27, of Acworth, died on June 30, 2020. Alex was born in Atlanta, Ga on June 21, 1993, and was the son of James and Emily White of Acworth. Alex graduated from North Paulding High School in 2011, where he played varsity football for three years. Alex is also survived by his brother Samuel of...

John Rea Myer

John Rea Myer

Jun 26, 2020

Written by. Peter Myer My old man passed away yesterday. He wouldn’t mind me calling him that - he always referred to himself that way. He died because he had a stroke and a simultaneous heart attack on Father’s Day. My brothers and I performed CPR until Emergency Services arrived. After admittance and transfer to the ICU it was...

Betty Edna Lord

Betty Edna Lord

Jun 25, 2020

Betty 'Edna' Lord, aged 84, a faithful servant of God went to be with her savior on June 25th, 2020. Known to many as Edna, Betty Lou or 'Cooterbuck' by others, was preceded in death by her husband and true love, Henry Calvin Lord, her daughter Sonya, and son Derell. Left to cherish her memories are daughter Sherrie Darling,...

Billy Joe Bennett

Billy Joe Bennett

Jun 23, 2020

Billy Joe (BJ) Bennett, 48, of Woodstock passed away on June 23, 2020 in Marietta, Georgia. BJ is survived by his mother Mary Elise Eder, sister Brandy Bennett, brother Jason Eder, uncle Joseph Sanford, nieces Katie Eder, Haylie Eder & Madison Sunay and nephew Jacob Eder. I know that no matter what
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Carmen Lydia Gomez

Carmen Lydia Gomez

Jun 23, 2020

Carmen Lydia Gomez, 79, of Atlanta, GA passed away on June 23, 2020. She was born October 13, 1940, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of the late Guillermo Gomez and Carmen Aviles. She was preceded in death by her son, Roberto Carbo. She loved playing bingo and always had luck on her side at...

Leslie Ann Williams

Leslie Ann Williams

Jun 23, 2020

Leslie Ann Williams, 52, of Cartersville passed away on June 23, 2020 in Marietta, GA. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Gregg Warren Smith

Gregg Warren Smith

Jun 19, 2020

"Gregg Warren Smith passed away June 19, 2020 at his home in Marietta, Georgia, his loving wife, Faith, by his side, and in the company of people he loved and who loved him dearly. Gregg was born June 8, 1969 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to Barbara and Warren Smith, the oldest of three children. Gregg attended Cold Spring Harbor High...

Annette Nazerian

Annette Nazerian

Jun 17, 2020

Annette Nazerian, age 78 of Fort Oglethorpe Ga. passed away on June 17,2020 under Hospice Care. Annette was born in McCayesville Ga on October 31,1941; the daughter of the late Albert Nazerian and Bessie (Willis) Nazerian. She was one of thirteen children and was born a twin. She is proceeded in death by 5 brothers: Al Nazerian, Charles Nazerian,...

Albert  Arthur Friesen

Albert Arthur Friesen

Jun 14, 2020

Albert Arthur Friesen, 95, moved to Heaven on June 14, 2020. He is survived by his daughters Rose Fisher (John) of Albany, GA, Donna Wigton (Doug) of Tucson, AZ and Martha Friesen of Smyrna, GA; two granddaughters, Amanda Skelley (Richard) of Albany, GA and Melissa Cloud of Leesburg, GA; by great grandchildren Laura Cloud, Layton Cloud and Will Skelley;...

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