obituaries
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 Robert Powers
Dec 7, 2024
James Robert Powers, 76, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away December 7, 2024 at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta after a brief illness. Jim was born Aug. 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Bernard and Muriel (Olson) Powers. He was predeceased by his parents, his son, Patrick Powers (1981-1988) and his wife, Kathleen (Hoffman) Powers.
Jim moved to Florida with his...
Kevin Michael Mottau
Dec 6, 2024
Kevin Michael Mottau, age 71, of Woodstock, GA, died Suddenly on December 6, 2024. He was born in Massachusetts on September 3, 1953, at the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA.
He was born the fifth child of Pauline Jeanette (Varrieur) Mottau (known in Woodstock as actress, author and artist Polly Craig) and James Edward Mottau.
Kevin was interested in all things beautiful....
Adrian Allen Thoman
Dec 5, 2024
Adrian Allen Thoman, age 79, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Shelby Co Indiana, US Army Retired, passed away peacefully at his home on December 5th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Dalton and Gertrude Thoman, five brothers, Rex, Chauncey, Matthew, Reginald and Rudy Thoman. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Terpenning) Thoman, three daughters, Jeanne Thompson,...
Richard John Lofstrand
Dec 5, 2024
Richard John Lofstrand, 77, peacefully made his transition from his earthly home to his spirit’s next experience on December 5th, 2024.
Richard was born May 27th, 1947 in Everett, MA, and was the son of the late John and Beatrice Lofstrand. He was also proceeded in death by his brother, Carl Lofstrand.
With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Richard spent most...
Linda Lee Davies
Dec 5, 2024
Linda L. Davies, 82, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away in her home on December 5, 2024. Born December 17, 1941 in Carthage, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Dorothy (LaLone) Bloss. She was predeceased by her husband, James Davies, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
She is survived by her sons Steven Davies of Woodstock,...
Donald Eugene Smith
Dec 4, 2024
Donald “Duckey” Eugene Smith was born on January 21, 1942 in Brooklyn N.Y. Donald transitioned on December 4th, 2024. He was the son of Ruby and Harry Smith and is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Smith, his parents, his siblings Jacqueline, Dolores, Debra, Joseph, his children Cheryl, Anthony and Evangelist, and grandson Tyron.
Donald retired from the NYC Transit...
Angela Joleen Gaffey Coon
Dec 2, 2024
Angela Joleen Gaffey Coon, “Angel”, 54 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on December 3, 2024 after her courageous fight with cancer.
She was born April 24, 1970 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Sharon Bundick and the late William James Gaffey.
She was preceded in death by her father, AKA Wild Bill.
Angel’s biggest joy in life was her family, especially her boys and...
Anthony Norman Rubbo
Dec 2, 2024
Anthony Norman Rubbo, 68, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away on December 02, 2024 in Cartersville, Georgia.
Anthony was a drummer and a music historian. He also loved to write and wrote several poems and short stories through the years. One of his greatest joys in life was animals. He and his long time partner, Marguerite Bodkin, shared their home with various...
Christopher Gilbert White
Nov 28, 2024
Christopher Gilbert White, 61, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on November 28, 2024, at his residence.
Chris was born on November 1, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Wayne Gilbert White and Glynda Belcher.
Chris graduated from Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia.
Chris served in the United States Navy from 1983 until 1987.
Chris worked as an Auto-Body Painter at Roush Racing.
Remaining...
Sandra Kay Ozias
Nov 22, 2024
Sandra Kay Ozias, born June 25, 1957, in Highland Park, Michigan left us unexpectedly on November 22, 2024, at the age of 67, while residing in Cartersville, Georgia.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Rene and Jean Ozias, and sister Regina Ozias. She is survived by her siblings; Gary Ozias (Grace Peterson), Greg (Judy) Ozias, Cheryl (Keith) Chudy, and...
Alice Abby Hartsel
Nov 20, 2024
Alice “Abby” Harstel (Green) passed away on November 20th, 2024. She was born at Wooster Community Hospital on September 21st, 1967 to the late Albert Arthur Green and the late Ruth Marie Green (Messner). Abby is preceded in death by her mother, father, the father of her children (Harold “Duane” Gelhausen) and first grandchild, Amari.
In her daughter’s adolescence, she...
Troy Victor Boyette
Nov 19, 2024
Troy Victor Boyette 48 Troy passed away at Wellstar Douglas General in Douglasville Georgia on November 19, 2024. place of birth was in Atlanta, Georgia at Grady Hospital. Troy was married two times Melissa Funderburk and Linda Gale. Troy had three children two daughters and a son Shawn RainsTiffany Boyette, lIissa funderburk mother was Margaret Lynn Williams (Lesley)Father was George...
Linda Kay Smith
Nov 18, 2024
Mrs. Linda K. Smith, age 79, of Acworth Georgia, passed away on November 18, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 14, 1945 to the late Arthur and Naomi Howell. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Dale, daughters Andrea Murimi (John) and Julie Ard (Ken), her son Jeffrey Smith, and grandchildren Avery Doig, Graham...