Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.

Kedmin Velez

Kedmin Velez

Oct 31, 2020

Kedmin Velez (AKA Mr. V), age 73, of Canton, Georgia passed away at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 1947 in Bronx, New York, the only son of Rogelio and Malvina Velez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Maria Velez, his 3 daughters Kimberly, Brandy, and Jacky, and his 2 beautiful...

Virginia “Joni” Gschwind

Virginia “Joni” Gschwind

Oct 29, 2020

Virginia “Joni” Gschwind passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2020. Joni was born in Flint, MI to Milt and Janet Stratton on November 8, 1939. Joni was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Ed. Joni was known for her love of family and family history. Of her many hobbies, genealogy research and being an active...

Geraldine Brock

Geraldine Brock

Oct 27, 2020

Geraldine Brock, of Woodstock, GA, died October 27, 2020.  Mrs. Brock's funeral is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2020, 11:00 AM in the chapel of Georgia Funeral Care, in Acworth, GA.  Mrs. Brock and her husband Harlold are both Army Veterans and Mrs. Brock will be buried at Georgia National Cemetery, in Canton, GA following the service.

Sandra Kendall Nicholson

Sandra Kendall Nicholson

Oct 26, 2020

Sandra Kendall Nicholson, 82, peacefully passed away, October 26, 2020, with family at her side.

Sandra was known for her love of history, literature, going on trips, shopping and entertaining but what she loved most of all was her family and friends. She took great joy in reminiscing with those she loved and gathering everyone together to...

Amelia Alice "Sally" Moore

Amelia Alice "Sally" Moore

Oct 26, 2020

Amelia Alice "Sally" Moore, of Cartersville, Ga, died October 26, 2020.  Alice loved to work in the garden, loved to paint, doing crafts, cardmaking ,scrapbooking and was a seamstress; sewing her kids clothes when they were small.  Alice worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber of Cartersville for over 40 years.  She is survived by her children, Michael Leon (JoAnn)...

Eva Patricia Taylor

Eva Patricia Taylor

Oct 26, 2020

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand, I’d rather be a door keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. ~ Psalm 84:10

On October 26, 2020 God called our beloved Eva Patricia Taylor to her eternal resting place. Born March 12, 1962, a twin, in...

Clairece Jean Marie Hoo

Clairece Jean Marie Hoo

Oct 25, 2020

Clairece Jean Marie Hoo transitioned on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Although her life was short-lived her impact on those she loved and those who loved her is everlasting.

Clairece was a licensed Master Cosmetologist in the states of New York and Georgia. She fell in love with the art of hair at a young age and after...

James Freeman Barnes

James Freeman Barnes

Oct 25, 2020

James Freeman Barnes, 84, of Marietta, GA, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2020. Mr. Barnes was born on September 8, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama, to Samuel Thomas Barnes, Jr., and Mary Ella Clark Barnes. His father, Samuel Barnes, was a professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers and played with Ty Cobb, who visited...

William Little Vance Iii

William Little Vance Iii

Oct 25, 2020

William Little Vance III of Armuchee, died unexpectedly on October 25, 2020. Born on September 20, 1956 in Atlanta Ga, the son of the late William Little Vance Jr. and Sarah Buchanan Vance of Rome, who survives him. Bill is also survived by two sisters, Sarah Hancock Vance of Rome and Kathleen Thornton Vance of Greenville, Va. He held...

Marina Teresa Pascarelli

Marina Teresa Pascarelli

Oct 22, 2020

Marina Teresa Pascarelli, 60, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA with family by her side after a fierce battle, and due to complications from, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Marina gave in death as she gave in life, in the form of organ donation, something that was very near and...

Robert E. Mccann, Jr.

Robert E. Mccann, Jr.

Oct 17, 2020

Mr. Robert E. McCann Jr, born January 3, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, became a Georgia resident in 1953 until his passing October 17, 2020. A long-time resident of Sandy Springs, Georgia, “Bob” and his wife Maude lovingly reared five children: Bobby, David, Jeff, Mark, and Mary. The couple were active at North Atlanta Bible Chapel for decades, and after...

James (Jimmy) Charles Craig Jr,

James (Jimmy) Charles Craig Jr,

Oct 15, 2020

James (Jimmy) Charles Craig Jr, age 67, was called to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Jimmy was born to the late James C Craig Sr and Elizabeth Hufstetler Craig of Acworth GA on October 2, 1953. Jimmy graduated from Cassville High School in 1971. He...

Joyce Edwards Barker

Joyce Edwards Barker

Oct 15, 2020

Joyce Edwards Barker, age 91, died peacefully on Thursday October 15, 2020 in her new home in Acworth, GA. Joyce was a loving wife, mother and grandmother for 67 years. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Fairfield, Connecticut  to Bessie O’Brien Edwards and Louis R. Edwards. She was a 1952 graduate of Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College)...

Nesbitt Bill Whitlow Sr.

Nesbitt Bill Whitlow Sr.

Oct 14, 2020

Nesbitt Bill Whitlow Sr., age 87, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years, Angela Whitlow; his first wife, Sheila Degge and son Paul Miller.

He is survived by his son’s Bill Jr. and wife Sandy, Ernie, Chris and wife...

Donald Anthony Koshko

Donald Anthony Koshko

Oct 13, 2020

Donald Anthony Koshko of Marietta, GA died unexpectedly on October 13, 2020.

Don was born May 26, 1972 in Clarence, PA the son of Donald J. and Gloria (Fenush) Koshko.  He graduated from Bald Eagle High School in Wingate, PA and attended Penn State DuBois in Dubois, PA.  In 1992 Don moved to the warmer climate in...

John Robert Kolp

John Robert Kolp

Oct 12, 2020

John Robert Kolp, 76 of Cartersville, GA, passed away on October 12, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was retired from Robinson and Robinson, Inc. of Allentown, PA where he faithfully served his clients for 34 years. John was an investment consultant as well  as Vice-President.  John was a devoted and loving husband, father and...

Michael Crowningshield Barrett

Michael Crowningshield Barrett

Oct 10, 2020

Michael Crowningshield Barrett, 70, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 peacefully at home after surviving several strokes, surrounded by his family Cynthia and Paul.  He had retired from Genuine Parts Company in November 2015 and was working for Sam's Club in Woodstock Georgia at the gas station.  He was a huge NASCAR fan and had worked...

Taze Lamb

Taze Lamb

Oct 9, 2020

Taze Lamb was born September 4, 1925 in Linstead, Jamaica to Charles and Muriel Lamb.  He died peacefully in his home and transitioned to his heavenly home on October 9, 2020.

He had 5 siblings: Keith, Warren, Dee, Rose, and Blossom who are all deceased. He leaves behind wife Pearl, three children,  Taze, Bradley, and Chelle, Step-son...

Barbara Castle Sublett

Barbara Castle Sublett

Oct 9, 2020

Barbara Castle Sublett passed away peacefully at her home in Acworth, Georgia on October 9, 2020.  Barbara was born in Wharton, West Virginia on October 28, 1944, the youngest child of Gladys and Richard Castle.  She grew up in Paintsville, Kentucky and graduated from Paintsville High School.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Bill...

Robert Tallis

Robert Tallis

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8, 2020, Robert Tallis, loving husband and father of two beautiful children passed away from complications due to Covid 19.

Rob was born on June 30, 1972, to Keith and Nancy Tallis in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Raised in Roswell, GA., he joined the United States Army in 1991 and served his country, including stints...

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