Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.
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...
Michelle Lynn Little
Apr 9, 2025
Mrs. Michelle Lynn Little, age 54, of Adairsville Georgia peacefully passed away on Wednesday April 9*, 2025, at the home she shared with her loving husband Pete Little Born on August 13°, 1970 in Rome Georgia, she is the eldest of three children born to the late Bobby Wayne Langley and Mattie Lee Langley. Michelle never met a stranger, always...
Eric Brandon Phelps
Mar 30, 2025
Lance Corporal Eric B. Phelps, a proud veteran of the United State Marine Corp, passed away Sunday March 30 th , 2025, at his family’s home in Cumming, Georgia. He was 36 years old.
Born June 10, 1988, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, Eric was the beloved and eldest son of Joseph and Stephanie Phelps. He spent his childhood in...
Patrica Wooster
Mar 29, 2025
Patricia Ann WoosterAugust 19, 1945 – March 29, 2025Powder Springs, GA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing ofPatricia Ann Wooster, age 79, who passed away peacefully at her homein Powder Springs, Georgia, on March 29, 2025. Patricia was bornon August 19, 1945, in Westminster, South Carolina, to the lateWilliam Sylvester Rhodes and Inez Rhodes.
Patricia was married to...
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...
Dr. Stephen H. Barnes
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Stephen H. Barnes
March 28, 1946 -Â November 17, 2024
Dr. Stephen H. Barnes passed away in the early morning hours of November 17, 2024, at age 78, in Cartersville, Georgia. Steve was whip-smart, well-read, hard-working, and kind. He was a Mason and a lifetime member of the Episcopal church. He closely followed both...
Carol Leigh Gresehover
Nov 11, 2024
Carol Leigh Gresehover
Carol Leigh Gresehover (née Rogers) passed away in Austell, Georgia, on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a short illness. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was 74 years old.
Carol was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but was mostly raised with her sister by a single mother in...
Allen E. Fegley Jr.
Nov 9, 2024
Allen E. Fegley Jr. September 13, 1934 – November 9, 2024
Allen E. Fegley Jr., age 90, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on September 13, 1934, in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen E....
Barbara Brown Arnold
Nov 5, 2024
Barbara Brown Arnold, age 90, of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1934, in Dawsonville, AL, to Luther and Nannie Brown. Barbara grew up on Sand Mountain, AL, where she graduated from Geraldine High School.
In December of 1951, she moved to Acworth, GA, with her husband, Johnny...
Douglas Edward Marlin
Nov 4, 2024
Douglas Edward Marlin
Douglas Edward Marlin, age 63, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2024.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carol Marlin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Marlin; his children, Sasha Anne Freeman (Evan), Lydia Ware (Steven), and Tanner Marlin (Caroline);...
