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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.
Nancy Elizabeth Hartness
Jan 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy E. Hartness
Nancy E. Hartness, age 64 of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Born on February 23, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Calvin and Wilma Hartness. She valued a strong work ethic infused with creativity, which she brought into her professional life as an interior design consultant...
Michael Austin Jones
Jan 22, 2026
Michael Austin Jones of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 76. He was at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 22, 1949, he was the son of Austin Barrett Jones and Marjorie Gunnell Jones.
Mike (nickname Jonesey) grew up in Gresham Park in SE Atlanta, where he...
Surmanthia Lee Randall
Jan 22, 2026
In the early morning hours on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Surmanthia (Mandi) Randall passed away at Emory Decatur Hospital in Decatur, GA. The cause of death was due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. By her side were her husband, Lawrence, her daughter, Shealagh, and Shealagh's husband, Mike.
Mandi was born in Oakland, California, on August 6, 1962. She was soon adopted...
Joan Alberto Paniagua
Jan 21, 2026
Joan Alberto Paniagua, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully and went to heaven on January 21, 2026.
Joan was born on June 19, 1984, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, and was the son of Elsa Damaris Paniagua Medina.
Joan is survived by his children, Joanna Paniagua, Joaily Paniagua, Josairi Paniagua, and Johan Paniagua; his wife, Jennifer Paniagua; his mother, Elsa Damaris...
Stella Mae Warthen
Jan 20, 2026
Stella Mae Warthen 87 of Smyrna, Ga. Blessed the Heaven above on January 20, 2026.
She Blessed this world on July 18, 1938 in Ballground, Ga. Dawson County and was the daughter to the late Ralph and Lela Gazaway.
She also preceding the death of her two sisters Estelle G. Roland and Louise G. Smith. Two sister in laws Joanne W. Neil...
Ronald Arthur Willis
Jan 20, 2026
Ronald Arthur Willis, age 99, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Born on July 13, 1926, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ronald's family moved to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of six, where he spent the majority of his life. Ronald lived a long and meaningful life marked by service, creativity, and deep devotion to his family.
A proud...
Sharon April McKinney
Jan 20, 2026
Sharon April McKinney, 84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Sharon was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Gifford. As a young woman, she lived in France and Germany, experiences that inspired her lifelong love of travel and adventure.
Sharon found joy in life's simple pleasures. An avid reader, she loved...
Edward Anthony Sierra
Jan 20, 2026
Edward Anthony Sierra, age 75, of Albany, GA, passed away January 20, 2026.
Michele Denise Collins
Jan 18, 2026
Michele Denise Collins, 52, of Dallas, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Jan 18, 2026.
She was born October 9, 1973 in Dallas, Texas and was the daughter of Emmit Leon Lee, Sr. and Brenda Yarborough.
She was preceded in death by her father, and both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
She graduated with a degree in social services from Valdosta...
William Scott Elliott
Jan 18, 2026
William Scott Elliott, born March 16th, 1961 in Wadley, Alabama, and passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Georgia.
Scott attended and graduated from Auburn University in 1981 where he played basketball for both the university and high level recreational leagues in the Valley area. Upon graduation, Scott joined the trucking industry which led him...
Gary Thomas Nelson
Jan 16, 2026
Gary Thomas Nelson, age 76, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Gary was born in Jacksonville, FL, on April 13, 1949, the son of the late Dell Williams Nelson and Marvin Leroy Nelson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Nelson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Cathy. Over the years,...
Seth Daniel Caramanica
Jan 15, 2026
Seth Daniel Caramanica, 47, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on January 15, 2026.
Seth was born in Natick, Massachusetts, and spent much of his life rooted in the Boston and Cambridge area. He graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 2002, where he pursued his passion for art and creativity—an interest that remained central to his life.
He was the owner...
Mariann Spoelstra
Jan 15, 2026
Mariann Spoelstra, (nee Schwinge) born January 1, 1946, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, C. Gordon Spoelstra.
Born in New Jersey, Mariann spent most of her life there, raising her family and sharing her many gifts with those around her. In 2021, she relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia, where she spent her...
Sherri Lynn Pierce
Jan 14, 2026
Sherri Lynn Pierce, 58, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on January 14, 2026.
Sherri lived happiest where the water was quiet and the campfire was crackling. An avid lover of fishing and camping, she found peace in the outdoors and joy in life’s simple moments. Her greatest loves were her husband, her loyal partner in all things, her family and her...
Willie "Bob" Taylor Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Bob Taylor was the son of Mary Tukes Nephew and Willie Bob Taylor, Sr., and had siblings Sharon Nephew Barton (Tyrone), Gwen Taylor, and Harold Nephew. He is survived by his children, Renee Hatcher and Eric Taylor, from his first marriage. From his decades-long marriage with Reavie Taylor, he is survived by four children: Regina Richardson, Robin Jones-Terry, Robert “Keith”...
Nancy Estelle Black
Jan 13, 2026
Nancy Estelle Reeves Black, age 88, of Woodstock, GA passed away on January 13, 2026.
Nancy was born in Atlanta on December 13, 1937 to the late Rueben and Lucy Reeves of Atlanta.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Melvyn Black and sister, Dianne Reeves, both from Woodstock.
Nancy graduated from Fulton High of Atlanta in 1956. She was a...
Melissa Jeanette Hamilton
Jan 12, 2026
Born May 6, 1958, in Dunkirk, NY, daughter of Richard J. Smith and Mildred E. (Robson) Shaffer. Melissa is preceded in death by both parents and brother-in-law, Jerold E. Hulett. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jon A. Hamilton, daughters, Stephanie (Joshua) Meddaugh and Chelsea Yergens (Michael Jacobs), her adored grandson, Ryan Meddaugh, siblings Brenda (Ron)...
Michael Justin Gerardy
Jan 11, 2026
Mike was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late Richard J. Gerardy and Dorothy D. (DeVore) Gerardy. He passed away after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mike is survived by his wife, Debra Smith Gerardy; sons, Steven Gerardy and Donald Gerardy; daughters, Valerie Gerardy and Rebecca Gerardy; siblings, Carol Little (Charles), Richard Gerardy, Lyn Gooden and Christopher Gerardy (Lisa).
He...
Michael Todd Hawkins
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Todd Hawkins, age 59, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2026.
He was born on November 11, 1967, in Independence, Louisiana, to his late parents, Rose Johnson and Emmanuel Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael D.D. Hawkins; his brothers, Kevin Hawkins and Lawrence Hawkins; and his sister, Eron Hawkins.
Michael was a high school...
Marley Greyson Hawk
Jan 10, 2026
Marley Greyson Hawk, age 20, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on September 14, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Brandon Scott Hawk and Rebecca Marie Ratner.
Marley was a remarkable young man whose bright smile was truly contagious—one that could light up any room and lift anyone’s spirit. He had a deep love for hiking...
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