Local Obituaries for Families in Acworth, GA, Cobb County and Surrounding Areas.
Portia Kathryn Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Portia Kathryn Johnson, born on September 11, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 50 in Douglasville, Georgia.
She labeled herself a survivor, and true to her words, she lived up to the title with unwavering strength and resilience.
Portia is survived by her daughters, Jada and Dejah,...
Irene Simon
Dec 15, 2023
Irene (Ferreira) Simon, 80 of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love on December 15th. Irene is survived by her three children; Eileen Holman (Eric), John M. Pisani Jr., Michael Pisani (Katie); grandchildren; Garrett Holman, Isabella Pisani and Milo Pisani as well as four nieces and a nephew. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Simon,...
Luis Efrain Martinez
Dec 15, 2023
Luis Efrain Martinez, 52, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2023. Luis, better known to his siblings as “Pito” was born in Ponce, PR to Luis Martinez Green and Sonia I. De Jesus Muniz. Luis graduated from Trumbull High School and soon after had a call to serve our country in the U.S. Army.
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Michael John Tedesco Jr
Dec 14, 2023
Michael John Tedesco Jr. of Acworth Georgia, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2023 at the age of 87 years old. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran of Summit, New Jersey born to Michael John Tedesco Sr. and Anna Milchinski of Madison, New Jersey.
He lived his life to the fullest, being the “mayor” of Middlesex New Jersey...
Linda Lee Cozart
Dec 12, 2023
Linda Lee Cozart (Mitchell), 89, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Rome, Georgia. Linda was born on October 5, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Carl and Peggy Mitchell. She met her husband, Floyd Douglas Cozart in San Diego and they married in Hong Kong on November 28, 1957.
Doug was the light of...
Norris Gravley
Dec 11, 2023
Norris Gravley, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. Norris was born on June 26, 1936, in Cartersville to the late Walter Gravley and Lula Mae Evans Gravley.
Norris was the best daddy, grandpop, pop, and Mr Norris he could be.
Norris was preceded in death by his brothers John, JC, Ray, Robert...
Sefik Kartal
Dec 10, 2023
SEFIK KARTAL
(DOB- 06/01/1952)
Sefik Kartal 71, of Acworth, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday December 10th, 2023 at his home in Acworth. Born to mother Dervisa Kartal & father Hamdija Kartal, he was raised in former Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina) where he met his beautiful wife Dubravka.Soon after marriage he...
Rick Waite
Dec 6, 2023
If you talked to Rick Waite for more than five minutes, you would get an amazing story about his time as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam or his grandchildren (and sometimes both). Not that he didn't have plenty of other interesting stories to tell -- in his lifetime, he was also a drummer in a rock band in...
Harry C. Kittle
Dec 3, 2023
Harry Clyde Kittle, 81, of 19 Woodview Drive, Cartersville, died Sunday, December 3rd in Rome, GA due to extended illness. He was born January 8, 1936 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Clyde R. and Alverna Corter Kittle. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Charles Kittle, sister Erla Kittle Thompson, and infant daughter Carey Kittle.
The family later...
James B. Drew, Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
James B. Drew, Jr. of Atlanta, GA passed away on December 3rd. Jim was born 1/31/1933 in Atlanta, GA to James B. Drew, Sr. and Verna Lee Avery. He attended Druid Hills High School, the University of Georgia, and earned a doctorate from Emory law school. He owned a law practice for over 55 years. He was a retired...
Ella Elizabeth Gilbert
Nov 25, 2023
Ella Elizabeth “Betty” Gilbert died peacefully in her home on November 25, 2023 at the age of 93.
Betty is survived by her son Robert (Jennifer) Gilbert. Grand Children Lindsey (Chris) Catone, Jenna (David) Caughman, Emilee (Derik) Gilbert, Lane (Essie) Gilbert, Conner (Melissa) Gilbert and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Clark Gilbert...
Gene Houston Rutledge
Nov 19, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we bid farewell to Gene Houston Rutledge, 83, a longtime resident of Woodstock, Georgia. Gene passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on November 19th, 2023.
Gene was born to Houston and Ida Rutledge on June 24th, 1940 in Brownwood, Texas. After High School Gene enlisted...
Marshall Dean Leath
Nov 19, 2023
Marshall "Marty" Dean Leath, 62, of Acworth, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born July 2, 1961 in Atlanta, GA. He was an engineering designer and avid fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Virginia Leath, and brother, Darrell Leath. He is survived by his wife, Patty Leath, his...
Ronald L. Boggs
Nov 17, 2023
Ronald L. Boggs, Husband, Father, Pap Pap, grand story teller and sports enthusiast, died on Saturday, November 17th, he was 70.
Ron was born in Beaver Falls, PA to Willis and Viva Boggs and was the protective older brother to Jeanne (Ballard). Ron spent his early years playing football, basketball and baseball in his beloved Western, PA...
Shawn Garbarino
Nov 13, 2023
Shawn Christian Garbarino, 53, passed away November 13th, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Shawn is survived by his wife Lisa (Tamaroff) and daughter Mia, parents Robert and Janis Garbarino, sister Michelle Garbarino Fisher (Jason), niece Charlotte and nephew William Fisher, Aunt Jean Dortch (Cal), and brother-in-law Stephen Diamond (Andrea), nephews Matthew, Jeremy (Danielle Mohlman) and...
Harold E. Mordt Sr
Nov 8, 2023
Harold Mordt Sr.,94, passed on November 8th to be with his Lord. Harold was born on November 18,1928 in Orange Park ,Fla.He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Sally Mordt and brother Lou Mordt, and Grandson Robert Mordt.
Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict as a storekeeper.He served on...
Max Remele Alling
Nov 7, 2023
Max Remele Alling
February 2, 1954 – November 7, 2023
Max Alling, 69 of Dallas, GA passed away at Wellstar Community Hospice of Austell,Ga on November 7, 2023 following a brief illness.
Max was born on February 2, 1954 to Howard and Muriel (Keipe) Alling at the Berlin Hospital. He was raised in...
Margo Elder Wadlington
Nov 6, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Margo Elder Wadlington of Acworth, Georgia on Friday, November 6th, at the age of 64 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Charlie (Christy), Bob (Kristina), and Mike; mother, Leah Feola; grandchildren: Deen, Henry, Lily and Parker; sister, Nancy Rubio; sister, Jill Baker; sister,...
Anjelika Zinovyevna Kaminsky
Nov 3, 2023
Anjelika Zinovyevna Kaminsky
December 20, 1970 - November 3, 2023
Anjelika Zinovyevna Kaminsky was born on December 20, 1970, in Moscow, Russia, and her remarkable journey through life touched the hearts of many before she passed away on November 3, 2023, in Marietta, Georgia.
As an only child, Anjelika embraced the legacy of...
Milton William Rampley Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
On Saturday, October 31, Milton William Rampley Sr., 89, of Acworth, Georgia passed away at his home, surrounded by family.
Milton was born on January 29, 1931 in Tucker, Georgia to Albert Milton and Frances Williams Rampley. He joined the United States Navy in January 1951 as an engineer. He served in the Korean War and was...
