Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.
Hadley Mcphail
Oct 20, 2021
Hadley Grace McPhail was born on October 20, 2021, and passed away inthe comfort of her parent’s arms hours later on October 20, 2021. HadleyGrace was truly a beautiful little being. She was the strongest little girl one could imagine. We didn’t get much time with her but her presence will always be with us and her moments will...
Louise Ewing
Oct 20, 2021
Acworth, GA.
Passed: October 20, 2021
Services: Private
Louise W. Ewing (October 19, 1949 – October 20, 2021)
Louise Ewing passed away October 20, 2021, just one day past her 72nd birthday. Raised by Rufus and Geraldine Scott of Davenport IA with her twin brother Louis (Buck), sisters Verna and Janet,...
Charles Krieg
Oct 19, 2021
Charles Phillip Krieg, 76 of Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born to the late Georgia Krieg on June 24, 1945.
He served in the US Army in the 42nd Platoon Scout Dogs which was attached to the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. He retired from Brown and Williamson as a...
Michael Wilson
Oct 7, 2021
Michael W. Wilson, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, GA.
Born in Charlotte to Worth Wilson and Hilda Land Wilson, he attended Garinger High School before becoming the first in his family to pursue a college degree, which he completed at Wofford College. After...
Barbara Ortiz
Oct 4, 2021
Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Ortiz, age 83, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 4th, 2021. She was born on May 13, 1938. She retired from Floyd Hospital, after serving faithfully as a Registered Nurse for 57 years. She was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolphus “Dock” Ortiz, Isadora...
Larry Hogue
Oct 2, 2021
Larry E. Hogue, 72-years-old, was a retired U.S. Army Major and a veteran of the Vietnam War. LarryE. Hogue built his life from humble beginnings, born to Army Sgt. Edward Hogue (father), of El Paso, TX, who was stationed at Ft. Benning,GA, and to Doris P. Odom (mother), of Phoenix City, AL. He was raised by his grandparents, Benjamin...
Antonio Tavares
Oct 2, 2021
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
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Jimmy Vandyke
Sep 26, 2021
Jimmy Ray VanDyke was born on April 4, 1940, in Yukon, West Virginia as the second of five children born to his parents, James Ralph and Renda VanDyke. The family relocated to Tazewell, Virginia when he was a young child. He graduated from Tazewell High School in 1957 and enlisted in the army where he honorably served his country...
Sheila Carroll
Sep 25, 2021
Sheila Elrod Carroll, died September 25, 2021, in Acworth, GA at the age of 66. Mrs. Carroll is survived by her daughter, Melissa Kromer (Ken) Acworth, GA; son, Brad Carroll (Candace), Canton, GA, Brother Gary Elrod, Virginia Beach, VA, sister Renee Height, Marietta, GA. 4 grandchildren Reece, Keating, Archer and Sadie, many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She was born...
Jeffrey Sheriff
Sep 24, 2021
Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Glenn Sheriff, age 64, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, September 24, 2021, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, Canton, Georgia. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 11, 1957, to the late Harry ‘Glenn’ Sheriff and the late Judith Gray Sheriff McClung. Jeff moved to Thomas County, Georgia and graduated from Thomas County Central High School in 1976, and...
David Alcorn
Sep 19, 2021
David Keith Alcorn of Cartersville, GA was the loving husband of Laurie Jean Alcorn for 42 years, devoted father of Sheila, Michael, and Julia, and joyous "Papa" of Tristan, Garrett, Luciana, and Lilah. He was born April 14, 1959, in St. Louis, MO to Scottie Lafayette Alcorn and Helen Catheline Alcorn, and was a dear brother to Tim, Kathie,...
Antoine Davenport
Sep 19, 2021
Antoine Jose Davenport, 45 years of age, passed on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Atlanta VA Medical center. Antoine was born August 16, 1976, in Kinross TWP to Peggy Joyce Watkins and Felix Davenport and two bonus parents. He was the second to the oldest of four children. Antoine was educated in physical education at the University of Arizona...
James Lee Proctor
Sep 18, 2021
James “Jim” Lee Proctor, of Roswell, GA., passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Wellstar North Fulton Hospital after an unexpected cardiac arrest. Jim was born on April 10, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan. The family moved to San Jose, California when Jim was 8 years old.
Jim graduated from Pioneer High School, San Jose, CA. in 1965...
John Shores
Sep 18, 2021
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, John Byron Shores, III, 76, left this mortal life. He was born June 24, 1945, to Dorothy Atkins and John B. Shores, Jr. in Logan, Utah, the eldest of their 4 children. Regardless of where he lived, the words “Cache Valley” were always spoken with audible joy. The family settled in Carlsbad, NM where...
Mary M. Yates
Sep 16, 2021
Mary M. Yates, born Christmas day, 1930 in Delaware City, Delaware to Nellie Henry Brown and Charles Brown departed this life on September 16, 2021, at the age of 90 from Acworth, Georgia where she had resided for the past 22 years. Mary retired as an Assistant Vice-President from JP Morgan Chase and relocated to Georgia over 30 years...
Nancy Richards
Sep 13, 2021
Nancy Lorraine Marburger Richards, age 68 of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter whose greatest source of pride and joy was her family.
Nancy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1953. She was the oldest of four children. Nancy graduated...
Christy Osborn
Sep 13, 2021
Christy Anne Osborn, 44, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on September 13th, 2021 at home with her loved ones. Christy was a beloved mother, Partner, and friend. She devoted her life to her family, children, and the lord. She is survived by her 4 children, parents, brother, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Richard Fryer
Sep 8, 2021
Richard Michael John Fryer, 46, of Acworth, Georgia, went home to be with our Lord on September 8, 2021. A Celebration of Life and Resurrection Service will be held on September 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Cobb Vineyard Church, 3206 Old 41 Hwy in Kennesaw, Georgia with a reception to follow. A Graveside Service will be held on...
David D. Hilton
Sep 7, 2021
We are saddened to announce the passing of David Dwayne Hilton of Acworth, GA, on September 7th, 2021.
His big heart and kind spirit will be missed dearly by his mother, Betty; his wife of 29 years, Angela; children Justin, Meghan, and Nicholas; siblings, Michael Rob (Jody), Kelvin, Tammy (Lorenzo), Anthony, and Lisa, as well as by...
Corazon “Zony” Bayan Betschart
Sep 5, 2021
Corazon “Zony” Bayan Betschart, age 65, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, after her courageous battle with cancer. Zony was born on January 30, 1956, in Pasig, Philippines. She studied at Quezon City Medical Center obtaining her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1977 before coming to the United States of America with her sister...
