Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.
Betty Ann Otos
Dec 12, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Otos
July 15, 1940 – December 12, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Otos passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband, Louis, and her cherished family: daughters Kelly Stephens Tew (and her husband David Tew) and Anna Stephens Alexander (and her husband Roger Alexander). Betty was a devoted grandmother to five grandchildren...
Mary Martin Jenkins
Dec 16, 2024
Mary Martin Jenkins, a devoted friend, loving wife, and fiercely independent spirit, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on August 1, 1949, Mary embraced life with adventure, laughter, and a deep kindness that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Ernee, as she was affectionately known to everyone, was preceded in death...
Agnes Collins
Dec 13, 2024
Agnes Collins, of Acworth, GA, died December 13, 2024 peacefully in her home. Services are private, but please leave a memory below.
Louise Sutton
Dec 9, 2024
Louise Sutton, of Cartersville, died December 9, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon. Services are as follows:
A visitation and funeral will be held in the chapel of Georgia Funeral Care at 1 PM - 3 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024. She will be laid to rest with her husband Andrew Sutton, at Georgia National Cemetery, on Monday,...
Jimmy Lee Robertson
Nov 29, 2024
Jimmy Lee Robertson was born on April 11, 1947 to Henry Robertson and Ada Hickson. He was raised by his grandmother, Sarah Jordan, whom he loved deeply. The most important of the many things she taught him was to love Jesus and Jim was always aware of and grateful for the many provisions in his life. His favorite phrase was...
James "Nicholas" McKinney
Dec 1, 2024
James “Nicholas” McKinney of Acworth, a beloved son, brother and friend passed awayDecember 1st, 2024. Nick was born on October 24th, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio. He was agraduate of Harrison High School. His life was marked by his love for family and friends.His other passions included listening to music and playing video games. Nick’s sense ofhumor followed the likes of...
Christie Schroeder Frost
Dec 4, 2024
Christine Schroeder Frost – of Atlanta, passed away on Wednesday, December 4 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Jennifer Frost of Freeport, ME. Cherished grandmother of Samuel, Alexander, and Timothy Robinson. Loving sister of Richard Schroeder of Salem, MA, and Jonathan Schroder of Buzzards Bay, MA. Dear daughter of the late Richard and Constance (Curtis) Schroeder of Lincoln,...
Casey M. Plumb
Nov 28, 2024
Casey M Plumb, Born 12 May 1989 and died November 28th 2024. Casey was the most loving, caring man you could have had as a son, brother, uncle, cousin or friend. It was said he would give up his shirt to a stranger in a blizzard. Casey was born in Denver Colorado and moved to Acworth and lived in Cherokee...
Deborah McEver Cromer
Nov 16, 2024
Deborah McEver Cromer, 70, passed away on November 16, 2024 at her home in Cartersville, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents James McEver & Zuma Graham, her sister Carolyn McEver-Hall and her loving husband Hugh Aaron Cromer. Deborah is survived by her brothers Charlie & Richard McEver. Children: Theresa Rector, Jimmy Rector, Hugh Aaron Cromer Jr, Jennifer...
Michael Anthony Cochran
Mar 8, 2025
"Michael Anthony Cochran joined his beloved parents with the Lord on March 8th 2025, passing away peacefully. He was born on June 23rd 1957 in Dalton, Georgia. He spent his youth surrounded by many loving friends and family. He worked hard to provide for his family his entire life, having spent much of his teenage years and entire adult life...
Gerald Monroe Lewis
Mar 3, 2025
Gerald Monroe Lewis passed away March 3rd, 2025 peacefully to be reunited with his beloved wife, Debbie Lewis. He was known for his love of motorcycles (HD), spending time with friends and family, and his dog diesel. He has 2 daughters; Kimberly Flores and Kristi Kennedy. His most cherished title was "pawpaw" to 6 grandkids and 3 great grandkids. Thank...
Verbon Johnson
Feb 19, 2025
Verbon “Junior” Johnson, 84, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away peacefully at his
home surrounded by family on February 20, 2025. He retired from Shaw Industries after
34 years. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, and bowling. His greatest
pleasure was spending time with his grandkids and his beloved dog “Lil Man”.
He is preceded in death by his grandson Leroy Cole, his parents...
Michael Raker
Jan 23, 2025
Michael Christopher Raker, 59, passed away peacefully on January 23,
2025, at his home in Alpharetta, surrounded by his family. This marked the
end of his thirteen-month Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) journey.
Mike was born on September 29, 1965, to Joseph (Joe) and Eppie Raker in
Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up on South Edgewood Avenue with his
younger brother Mark. He spent many summers visiting...
Mary Marlene Miller
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Marlene Miller
Marlene died unexpectedly Friday morning January 3, 2025, in her sleep while at her daughter’s home in
Elijah, GA. She had been disabled for many years with health issues most recently lung cancer. She was
born May 16, 1960, in Cartersville Georgia the third daughter of the late George Ellis Craig and the late
Mary Ingram Craig Cochran.
In spite of her...
Mary "Judy" Judith Brewer
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Judith Brewer “Judy”
December 30, 1934 – December 1, 2024
Mary Judith Hill Brewer “Judy” age 89 of Doraville, Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, December 1, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11:30 on Monday, December 9, 2024 prior to the service at the Cowan Historic Mill. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 on December...
John Melvin "Jb" Brooks
Nov 29, 2024
John Melvin Brooks ("JB" or "Paw Paw") 1954 - 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Melvin Brooks, affectionately known as "JB" or "Paw Paw," on November 29, 2024, at the age of 70 in Cartersville, Georgia. Born in 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia, John was the beloved son of...
Gloria Jean Braddock
Nov 26, 2024
Mrs. Gloria Jean Braddock, age 77, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Carlyle Braddock and loving mother of Michael B. Braddock, Deanna Rechsteiner and Cheryl Nordin. Gloria was born on December 31st, 1946, in Miami, Florida. She was the eldest of five children born...
Caitlin Nicole Ruggiero
Nov 21, 2024
Caitlin Nicole Ruggiero
2/16/86-11/21/24
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my daughter Caitlin Ruggiero,
age 38 of Acworth, GA. She was the daughter of Janet Ruggiero and the late Joseph
Ruggiero.
Caitlin had a bigger- than- life personality and could always make you laugh and
brighten your day, despite her own personal struggles in life. She had been working
towards a...
Jennifer Lynn (Wooton) Young
Nov 20, 2024
Jennifer Lynn (Wooton) Young, 33 of Cartersville, Georgia passed peacefully on 11/20/2024 surrounded by loved ones. Jennifer loved unconditionally with a big heart that truly expressed empathy for anyone’s pain and rejoiced greatly with everyone’s achievements. Her laugh was contagious and would brighten any room. She had a great sense of humor and was the life of the party...
