MEET OUR TEAM
Our staff has extensive experience in funeral planning
Our staff has years of experience caring for families from different walks of life, cultures, and faiths. Our staff and family care for you with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. We are trusted by each family because we are industry leaders who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest industry standards, and have exceptional integrity.
Kevin Marcy
Funeral Director & Owner
Kevin moved to Georgia in 1986 after attending Ohio University. Once in Atlanta, he graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service.Kevin became a licensed funeral director in 1996, continuing the Marcy legacy for a fifth generation. Kevin and his wife, Gina, founded Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services in Acworth in 2012, continuing the Marcy heritage in funeral service.
Kevin and his wife Gina have two married sons – Wade (Amanda) and Reed (Fabiola), and four grandchildren Mason, Jaxon, Charolette, Marina.
Parnick Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
Parnick grew up in his family's funeral home on North Broad Street in Rome. He joined the family firm in 1975 and came to Cartersville in 1977 where he founded the Parnick Jennings Funeral Home. The firm came to be nationally recognized for outstanding customer service, and in 1995 was sold to Service Corporation International. For the next 5 years, under Parnick’s leadership, the firm was ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among the top 1500 funeral homes in the United States.
Parnick is the 2008 Past President of the Cartersville‐Bartow County Chamber of Commerce where he has received numerous awards including “Friend of the Chamber” in 1995, the “Small Businessman of the Year” in 2005, and the Chamber “Servant hood” Award in 2013. While too numerous to mention individually, he has served over 50 terms on various Community and Charitable Boards. In honor of those activities, he received the “Hometown Hero” recognition in 2008 presented by the Cartersville Daily‐Tribune News. Parnick is a graduate of the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science and became a licensed funeral director in 1979.
Congressman Phil Gingrey, delivered remarks presented by the Congressman during September 10, 2014, House session honoring Parnick. The Congressman spoke of Parnick’s commitment, dedication, and leadership to our community. At the end of each day’s session in Washington D.C. the Extensions of Remarks are read and placed into the Congressional Record. Parnick was also presented with a United States flag that was flown over the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. in his honor.
Parnick and his wife Tina are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville.
Brett North
Family Service Manager
Brett is an Atlanta native; he and his wife Ann have lived in Acworth since 2000. Brett is very involved in the local community having served for 10 years as the President of his former Homeowners Association and nine years as a City of Acworth Planning & Zoning Commissioner. North currently serves on the Acworth Board of Aldermen. Brett is a “people person” and has a long history of serving others. He is happiest when he is helping/serving others, making him a good fit as our Family Service Manager. Whether it is assisting families with planning for the future or assisting a family who has experienced a loss, he’s knowledgeable and sensitive as he walks them through the process. Brett is well trained in Veterans benefits and will assure that our Veterans get all the benefits they have earned during their service to our great country. The North’s are charter members of One Heart Church, where Brett served on the Board of Directors for eight years. Brett is also the founder and president of Tetelestai Missions Ministry, Inc. While not a veteran himself, Brett comes from a family history richly steeped in military service. His Grandfather, Gentry Stanton North served in the United States Navy in WWI, His Father Gentry Stanton North JR. served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and his oldest Brother, Gentry Stanton North III served 20 years active duty in the United States Army after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point; class of 1972.
Jessica L. Weininger
Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice
My name is Jessica L. Weininger. I am a Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice. My role includes greeting families & assisting my Directors in all tasks. I graduated from The W.L. Philbrick School of Funeral Service Education at Miami Dade College. I have many years in the funeral industry working for family-owned and operated firms. I completed Mortuary school after starting a family. I hope to accomplish a good rapport with all my families and be of some assistance to all their needs. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I am a huge foodie. I take great pleasure in hosting events and parties. Cooking is a passion of mine as well. My children are my greatest accomplishments. They have made me a better person. I feel like being a Funeral Director is a calling. I strive to help as many people suffering from grief. If I can take some of the burdens off, of what can be a traumatic time in people's lives it is a reward and an accomplishment. One of my favorite quotes is " If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou
Al Smallwood
Funeral Associate & Embalmer
My name is Al Smallwood. I am a Funeral Associate and Embalmer, I've been with Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services for seven years. I graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna class of 1982 & from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in 1986. After graduation, I moved to Hollywood, CA, and was an apprentice at Forest Lawn Mortuary in Hollywood Hills. After returning home, I went into Real Estate Title Examining for quite some time, then returned to the funeral industry later. I am an avid camper and enjoy being outside, I love all animals and have a miniature dachshund and a rescue mutt. I also like to garden and do stained glass. I am passionate about what I do here, working with families is an honor. I am very proud to be a part of a great place. My favorite quote: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess
Aaron McCown
Funeral Associate
My name is Aaron McCown. I am a Funeral Associate. I have been with Georgia Funeral Care for about 10 years now. I started here my senior year of high school just looking to help a good friend of mine with some maintenance work around the facility. I quickly gained interest in the funeral industry and developed a love for helping families in their time of need. It has been refreshing and an honor to be somewhat of a shining light during someone’s darkest time. The experiences, relationships, and knowledge I have gained from this journey are incomparable and have truly shaped the man I am today... Outside of the funeral industry I work in the Financial field. I’m an avid fisherman and take pride in being a Dog father of (3) Rottweilers. My favorite quote: “Earn it, so no one can say they gave it to you.”
Brett NorthFamily Service Manager
Brett is an Atlanta native; he and his wife Ann have lived in Acworth since 2000. Brett is very involved in the local community having served for 10 years as the President of his former Homeowners Association and nine years as a City of Acworth Planning & Zoning Commissioner. North currently serves on the Acworth Board of Aldermen. Brett is a “people person” and has a long history of serving others. He is happiest when he is helping/serving others, making him a good fit as our Family Service Manager. Whether it is assisting families with planning for the future or assisting a family who has experienced a loss, he’s knowledgeable and sensitive as he walks them through the process. Brett is well trained in Veterans benefits and will assure that our Veterans get all the benefits they have earned during their service to our great country. The North’s are charter members of One Heart Church, where Brett served on the Board of Directors for eight years. Brett is also the founder and president of Tetelestai Missions Ministry, Inc. While not a veteran himself, Brett comes from a family history richly steeped in military service. His Grandfather, Gentry Stanton North served in the United States Navy in WWI, His Father Gentry Stanton North JR. served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and his oldest Brother, Gentry Stanton North III served 20 years active duty in the United States Army after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point; class of 1972.
Jessica L. Weininger
Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice
My name is Jessica L. Weininger. I am a Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice. My role includes greeting families & assisting my Directors in all tasks. I graduated from The W.L. Philbrick School of Funeral Service Education at Miami Dade College. I have many years in the funeral industry working for family-owned and operated firms. I completed Mortuary school after starting a family. I hope to accomplish a good rapport with all my families and be of some assistance to all their needs. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I am a huge foodie. I take great pleasure in hosting events and parties. Cooking is a passion of mine as well. My children are my greatest accomplishments. They have made me a better person. I feel like being a Funeral Director is a calling. I strive to help as many people suffering from grief. If I can take some of the burdens off, of what can be a traumatic time in people's lives it is a reward and an accomplishment. One of my favorite quotes is " If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou
Al SmallwoodFuneral Associate & Embalmer
My name is Al Smallwood. I am a Funeral Associate and Embalmer, I've been with Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services for seven years. I graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna class of 1982 & from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in 1986. After graduation, I moved to Hollywood, CA, and was an apprentice at Forest Lawn Mortuary in Hollywood Hills. After returning home, I went into Real Estate Title Examining for quite some time, then returned to the funeral industry later. I am an avid camper and enjoy being outside, I love all animals and have a miniature dachshund and a rescue mutt. I also like to garden and do stained glass. I am passionate about what I do here, working with families is an honor. I am very proud to be a part of a great place. My favorite quote: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Suess