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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.

William "Bill" Guida

William "Bill" Guida

Sep 9, 2025

William “Bill” Guida1949 – 2025William “Bill” Guida, 76, of Waleska, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Born in New York and raised in Homestead, Florida, Bill married the love of his life, Diana Borron, at the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in 1999. He lovingly called her his “red-headed Indian,” and...

Brenda Rachel Craver

Brenda Rachel Craver

Sep 8, 2025

Brenda Rachel Bannister Craver, 70, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on September 08, 2025, Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Jamie Smith Owens

Jamie Smith Owens

Sep 7, 2025

Jamie Lind Smith Owens was born on July 13, 1962, a day after her family had moved into their new home in Marietta, GA. She was the third of three girls born to Wendel and Doris Smith.

Jamie attended Marietta City Schools, and then spent a year at Berry College in Rome, GA before meeting the love of her life and...

Marianne Stakem

Marianne Stakem

Sep 1, 2025

Marianne Stakem, 67, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on September 01, 2025. Leaf Cremation is handling arrangements.

Stuart Lesley Parker

Stuart Lesley Parker

Aug 31, 2025

Stuart Lesley Parker, "PaPa", age 66, of Canton, Georgia, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on August 31st, 2025, surrounded by his daughters. Stuart was born and raised in East Point, Georgia, where his love for the Lord first began. He was known for always holding firm to his belief in Jesus and his desire to...

James Darryl Barnes

James Darryl Barnes

Aug 29, 2025

James Darryl Barnes, age 66 of Carrollton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025. Jim was born on May 9, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late James Arthur Barnes and Annie V. Little.Jim was a man with many talents but he spent his most recent years as a mechanical technician repairing trailers for...

George Luther Wilkes

George Luther Wilkes

Aug 28, 2025

George Luther Wilkes, age 84, of Winterville, GA. passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 peacefully in his home. He was the baby of 6 boys, born in Athens, GA. on October 26, 1940 to the late Harold Wilkes and Mary F. Wilkes. In addition to his parents, He is preceded in death by his brothers Charlie, Ruford, Jack, Bobby, and...

John Joseph Pardus, Jr.

John Joseph Pardus, Jr.

Aug 28, 2025

JOHN JOSEPH PARDUS, Jr, 78, of Marietta GA passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1947 in Patterson, NJ. John was a devoted friend to many and had a deep love for his family.

Beloved husband of 56 years to Donna (Ankrom) Pardus. Loving father of John James Pardus and Susan Schilo (Rich). Loving Grandfather...

James Russell Nichols

James Russell Nichols

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. James Russell Nichols, age 89, of Gainesville, GA passed away at his home on August 26, 2025. He was born January 2, 1936 in Hammond, IN where while in high school he met his life long love and our mother, Irene Nichols. He relocated his family to Georgia in 1974 and settled in Stone Mountain.He was preceded in death...

Tracy Ladoy Rusk

Tracy Ladoy Rusk

Aug 23, 2025

Tracy “Doy” Rusk 83 of Greenville GA, passed away on Aug 23 2025.

Tracy was born on August 30 1941 and was the son of late Lee Rusk and Clema Maxwell.

Tracy was preceded in death by his wife Terese Rusk, step daughter Kellie, his brother James and sisters Minnie, Bernice, Mary sue and Pauline.

Tracy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and...

John Vincent Walsh, Jr.

John Vincent Walsh, Jr.

Aug 22, 2025

John “Jack” Vincent Walsh, Jr., 93, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away the evening of August 21, 2025, just hours after receiving the last rites from Father Michael Silloway of All Saints Catholic Church.

A lifelong, devout Catholic and Boston Red Sox fan, Jack was born November 24, 1931, to Flora and John Vincent Walsh, Sr., in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. He graduated from...

Barbara Elizabeth Jury

Barbara Elizabeth Jury

Aug 21, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Jury, 77, passed away on August 21, 2025. Barb was born on January 21, 1948, in Grove City, Ohio to the late George Edward and Ruth Elizabeth Schofield Renner.

Barb graduated from Franklin Heights High School, class of 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, and was a 1970 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a BS in Education, focusing...

Kathy Jean Greeson

Kathy Jean Greeson

Aug 20, 2025

Kathy Jean Greeson, 73, of Resaca, Georgia passed away on August 20th, 2025. She was born on August 31st, 1951, in Rome, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Robert and Julia Casteel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Greeson. She is survived by her brother, Bobby Casteel; sister, Diane Casteel; children, Mark and Tori Hand...

Annice Marie Valverde

Annice Marie Valverde

Aug 18, 2025

Ann Valverde, age 78, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away at her home on August 18, 2025. Though she was a very private and quiet person, Ann was deeply beloved by those who knew her.

She served as a part-time staff assistant in the University College at University of North Georgia (UNG) until her death, contributing quietly yet meaningfully to the Student...

Forrest Dulane Hale, Jr.

Forrest Dulane Hale, Jr.

Aug 18, 2025

Forrest Dulane Hale, Jr., age 73, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 14, 1952, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Forrest was the only child of Forrest Sr. and Betty Lee (Collins) Hale, who preceded him in death. As the son of...

Rosa Annette Wade Dutton

Rosa Annette Wade Dutton

Aug 17, 2025

Rosa Annette Dutton of Cartersville, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Annette was born on July 10th, 1940, to the late J.T. and Estelle Wade, of Kingston, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her two sisters Jamie Lynn Wade and Joan Wade Mannis. Annette is survived by...

Terrence Owen Johnson

Terrence Owen Johnson

Aug 17, 2025

Terry Johnson, 66, formerly from Woodstock, GA, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born on October 6, 1958, in Columbus, OH, to Raymond R. Johnson II and Janice Esther Johnson, Terry lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion, unwavering faith, and an unconditional love for his family. Graduated from THE Ohio State University class of ‘81, remaining...

Fredrica Nash Farris Caldwell

Fredrica Nash Farris Caldwell

Aug 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of everyone’s Nana, Fredrica Nash Farris Caldwell, of Rome, GA. She passed away on August 16th, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. Nana passed away just a few weeks before her 84th birthday.

Freddie, as known by many, had a big personality in a small package, with an enormous...

Wesley Lamar Brown

Wesley Lamar Brown

Aug 16, 2025

Wesley (Wes) L Brown, of Acworth, GA, and Winter Haven, FL, was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. On August 16, 2025, he passed at the age of 94. He was born in Marietta, GA to David and Eva Ella Brown on July 18, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, 10 siblings and his wife of...

Alvarez Jude Mathieu

Alvarez Jude Mathieu

Aug 14, 2025

Alvarez Jude Mathieu, 84, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on August 14, 2025.

He was born on November 05, 1940 in New Orleans, LA to the late Clarence and Alice Mathieu.

Mr. Mathieu is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Mathieu; daughter, Jevonne Mathieu Wynnj; son, Eric Mathieu; granddaughter, Taylor Wynn; grandson, Tyler Wynn and sisters, Shirley Smith and Lois Reimonenq.

Alvarez will...

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