Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.
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...
Ryan Daniel Payne
Sep 3, 2025
Ryan Daniel Payne was a brilliant and radiant soul who left us far too soon at 39 on September 3, 2025. Born on July 10, 1986, in Marietta, Georgia, and lovingly raised by Carol and Mark Foutch, Ryan’s gentle heart, warmth, and unwavering kindness brought comfort and light to everyone lucky enough to know him.Raised between Denver and Georgia, Ryan...
Anthony Williams
Aug 19, 2025
Mr. Anthony Williams, of Atlanta, died August 19, 2025. Mr. Williams was an Army Veteran and will be buried at Georgia National Cemetery with honors. The funeral will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, 12:00 PM, in the chapel of Georgia Funeral Care, Acworth, GA. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10:00 AM - 12:00...
Richard (Dicky) Lee Adams
May 10, 2025
Richard (Dicky) Adams, age 76, passed away on May 10, 2025 at Southwest Christian Care in Union City, Ga. Dicky was born February 9, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to Richard and Katherine Adams. He grew up in the city of Hapeville and worked as a policeman and a detective at the City of Hapeville Police Department and upon retirement continued...
Jim Graves
May 9, 2025
Jimmy (Jim) Graves, age 80 passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2025. Jim was born in Rising Star, Texas; he was the son of the late Samuel Graves and the late Tommie Graves. He moved to Atlanta as a young child. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 41 years, Rhonda Graves, daughters Leigh...
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...
