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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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Cheryl Joyce Petro

Cheryl Joyce Petro

Feb 12, 2020

Cheryl, age 69, of Woodstock Georgia, peacefully passed away on February 12th, 2020. She was born on October 18, 1950 in Tulsa Oklahoma, to her proud parents Jennie Jo and Thomas Edison Strow, and her sister Carolyn; all of whom are now reunited in Heaven. Family was at her bedside. It was love at first sight for us over...

Reaba Campbell

Reaba Campbell

Feb 7, 2020

Reaba Campbell, age 88, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at her residence. She was a homemaker and of Baptist faith. Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of Edward & Nellie McIntosh. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11 AM at Leaf Cremation / Funeral Home in Acworth, GA with the associate...

Judith Lynn Fox

Judith Lynn Fox

Feb 5, 2020

Judith Lynn Fox, age 61, passed away peacefully on February 05, 2020. Judy was born on October 5, 1958 to the late John W. White and Agnes “Polly” White. She was loved and adored by Wayne White & the late Patsy White. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roy Fox and mother-in-law Ann Fox. She is...

Karl William Szaflarski

Karl William Szaflarski

Feb 3, 2020

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Tommy Lewis Fricks

Tommy Lewis Fricks

Feb 3, 2020

Tommy Lewis Fricks, age 57, of 93 Adams Circle Silver Creek, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2020. Mr. Fricks was born on August 25, 1962, in Bad Nauheim, Germany. He was the son of Terry Fricks and the late Anneliese Fricks. Tommy met his wife Teresa in August of 1980, they remained friends and reconnected...

Thomas John Warley

Thomas John Warley

Jan 25, 2020

After a long courageous battle against cancer, Thomas John Warley, better known as “Tom” passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in Atlanta on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the age of 65. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Margaret Warley and his brother Edward Warley. Tom graduated from Burr D Coe Vocational...

Robert Herschel Morrison, Jr.

Robert Herschel Morrison, Jr.

Jan 22, 2020

Robert Herschel Morrison, Jr., 62, passed away on January 22, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1958. Services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Hugh Alfred Ward

Hugh Alfred Ward

Jan 21, 2020

Hugh Ward went to his heavenly home on Tuesday January 21, 2020. Hugh was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind his loving and faithful wife Linda of 56 years, daughter Kimberly Lynn Ward Hicks and two beautiful granddaughters Hannah and Elizabeth Hicks who were his pride and joy. He was predeceased by a son, Hugh Todd...

Guy  Guindle Eller

Guy Guindle Eller

Jan 19, 2020

Guy Guindle Eller, 74, of Acworth passed away January 19, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. Guindle was born in Hiwassee Dam, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Guy Eller. Mr. Eller was an avid fisherman and gardener and retired from General Motors. Known by all as Papaw or Guindle, he was best known for his...

Christopher Lee Makin

Christopher Lee Makin

Jan 15, 2020

Christopher Lee Makin passed away unexpectedly due to a tragic hit and run accident on January 15th, 2020 at the age of 47. He was born on August 16th, 1972 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is where he spent most of his life. He received his journeyman's license for tool and die at AutoDie, and started his lifelong career...

Linda Grant Whitley

Linda Grant Whitley

Jan 10, 2020

Ms. Linda G. Whitley age 71 of 24 Barnsley Church Road, Kingston, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, in her home surrounded by family. Ms. Whitley was born on June 24, 1948, in Marietta, Georgia, the daughter of the late Thomas Otis Smith and the late Charlotte Muriel Davis Smith of Canton. Linda was a legal...

Hampton Colon Reese, Iii

Hampton Colon Reese, Iii

Jan 9, 2020

Hampton Reese. Beloved Husband, Father, Grand Father, and Great Grand Father passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. He is survived by June G. Reese (Wife) Tracie M. Bolen (Daughter), Cheryl A. Reese (Daughter), Kaylee J. Bolen (Grand Daughter), Austin C. Bolen (Grand Son) Brandi R. Bolen (Grand Daughter), Justin L. Bolen (Great Grand Son), Aurora B. Bolen (Great...

Fara Pauline Hayden

Fara Pauline Hayden

Dec 26, 2019

Hayden - Fara Pauline Hayden, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020. At Peachcrest Christian Church in Loganville. Minister Chuck Baggett will officiate. She is survived by her children: Debbie Bush (Mike), Ron Hayden (Susan), Carrie Hyde, Tracy Tankersley (Hotdog), Fara...

Hinz Green

Hinz Green

Dec 24, 2019

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

Peggy Jo (James) Pearson

Peggy Jo (James) Pearson

Dec 24, 2019

Peggy Jo James Pearson, age 83 of Kennesaw GA, passed away quietly in Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain, in Marietta, GA on December 24, 2019.  Mrs. Pearson was born May 11, 1936, in Harris City, GA and was the daughter of the late Laura (Temple) and Charles Brady James, Sr.   She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil...

Douglas Evan Shearer

Douglas Evan Shearer

Dec 23, 2019

Douglas Evan Shearer, 66 of Acworth, Georgia went to heaven on December 23, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1953. He is the son of the late Patricia (Martin) Shearer and Douglas Shearer of Michigan. Doug proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in Viet Nam, earning the rank of Corporal. During his years of service to...

Almon James Hix

Almon James Hix

Dec 21, 2019

Almon James (AJ) Hix, 33, of Acworth, GA died suddenly on December 21, 2019. He was born June 9, 1986 in Greenville, SC and was the son of Roger Hix & Diane Welch Hix. Greatly loved by many. AJ was a certified electrician, Journeyman, from the IEC of Atlanta. He was currently working for Vantix Electric and was promoted...

William Fredrick Garrison

William Fredrick Garrison

Dec 19, 2019

William Fredrick Garrison, of Cartersville, Ga passed away on December 19, 2019 at the age of 31. William is preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Louise Garrison, father, Willie Dwayne Garrison and his grandparents. William is survived by his wife, Casey Stewart Garrison, children, Kanon Eric and William Gatlin Garrison, step-father, August Mounts, twin sister, Jesica Garrison Lee,...

Ernest  Leslie Mcclure, Jr

Ernest Leslie Mcclure, Jr

Dec 15, 2019

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation of Georgia.

Patricia Margaret Zboray

Patricia Margaret Zboray

Dec 14, 2019

Cremation services handled by Leaf Cremation.

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