Obituaries

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

Miguel A. Colon

Miguel A. Colon

Mar 19, 2018

Miguel A. Colon, age 70, of East Point, GA, died March 19, 2018.  Services will be announced in the future.

Tina Michelle Franklin (Wilbur)

Tina Michelle Franklin (Wilbur)

Mar 16, 2018

Tina Michelle Franklin (Wilbur) passed away Friday, March 16th 2018. She was born August 29th, 1966, the only child to Larry and Opal (Cook) Wilbur. Tina had a beautiful and carefree soul. She never met a stranger, and loved everyone she’d ever known.

She is survived by her husband, James Franklin of Fruithurst Alabama,  her 4 daughters,...

Thomas Granville Rion

Thomas Granville Rion

Mar 15, 2018

Thomas Granville Rion, 75, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018.

He was born in Dayton, OH on July 4th, 1942.  Upon high school graduation in Murfreesboro, TN, he moved to Brevard county. He has been a resident in Brevard and Indian River counties for 58 years, and graduated from BCC. He loved his family. Tom worked at...

John K. Prickett

John K. Prickett

Mar 13, 2018

John K. Prickett, age73, of Young Harris, GA, died March 13, 2018.  There will be no localservices.  Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth,GA.  678-574-3016

John Kibbey Prickett

John Kibbey Prickett

Mar 13, 2018

John Kibbey Prickett passed away on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018. Mr. Prickett was born on the family farm on January 18, 1945 near Wilmington, Ohio to Naomi (Gossett) Prickett and J. Delmer Prickett both deceased.  Mr. Prickett was married to Barbara (Bradley) Prickett in 1963. They were married for 30 years and had two Children, Jeffrey (Teresa) Prickett of...

Wesley M. Verhine

Wesley M. Verhine

Mar 12, 2018

Wesley M. Verhine, age 67, of Marietta, Ga, died March 12, 2018.  Mr. Verhine was born, raised and lived all of his life in Marietta, GA.  He worked as a brick mason and spent 2 tours of duty in Vietnam as an Army helicopter door gunner.  Mr. Verhine is survived by his sister Sadie Verhine, brother Broadus Verhine, 1...

Florence Abrams

Florence Abrams

Mar 11, 2018

Florence Abrams, age80, of Marietta, GA, died March 11, 2018.  Services will be announced.

James E. Smith

James E. Smith

Mar 9, 2018

James E. Smith, age 82, of White, GA, died March 9, 2018.  Services will be announced.

Robert "Bob" Stonecipher, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Stonecipher, Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Mr. Robert L. Stonecipher Jr. of Woodstock, GA, born in Evergreen Park, IL. passed away on March 8th, 2018 at the age of 73 after a lengthy illness.

Bob was CEO of RL Stonecipher Co for the past 33 years, an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and extremely active in his church.

Bob is survived by...

Zolanda Arter

Zolanda Arter

Mar 6, 2018

Zolanda Arter, age44, of Acworth, GA, died March March 6, 2018.  Funeral services will beheld on March 31, 2018, 2 PM, in the True North Building of NorthStar Church,in Acworth, GA.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from1:00 - 2:00 PM, at the church.  Georgia Funeral Care & CremationServices, Acworth, GA.  678-574-3016.

Tony D. Saladrigas

Tony D. Saladrigas

Mar 6, 2018

Tony D. Saladrigas, age 86, of Dallas, GA, died March 6, 2018.  The family will announce services

Juanita Perry Lasher

Juanita Perry Lasher

Mar 6, 2018

Juanita Perry Lasher, age 91, of Atlanta, GA, died March 6, 2018.  Mrs. Lasher was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, and later moved to Miami, FL, where she met her first husband, of over 50 yrs, Ben Perry.  She and Mr. Perry moved to Atlanta and had two children, Ben Perry Jr. (now deceased), and Cathi Perry.  Then...

Randy Charles Chappell

Randy Charles Chappell

Mar 5, 2018

Randy Charles Chappell, 65,of Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia, passed away March 5th, 2018. Randy was born inGriffin on August 2, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. B., Jr.and Nora Kelley Chappell; sister Delana Smith; and brother-in-law DwayneGregory.

Randy served in the UnitedStates Army, and upon returning to civilian life worked as a machinist and thenat...

Thomas J. Carnes

Thomas J. Carnes

Mar 5, 2018

Thomas J. Carnes beloved husband, Daddy and Pawpaw slipped beyond the curtain of time March 5, 2018 while at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had dedicated his life to serving the Lord and taking care of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love in his wife of 48 years Sharon; his children: Steve,...

Robert Mcconnell

Robert Mcconnell

Mar 5, 2018

Robert McConnell, age 86, of Anniston, AL, died March 5, 2018.  Services will be held on March 20, 2018, 2:30 PM, at Georgia National Cemetery, in Canton, GA.  Military Honors will be performed by the US Navy Honor Guard.

Miroslava Torres Young

Miroslava Torres Young

Mar 4, 2018

Miroslava Torres-Young of Kennesaw, Georgia, 66, leftthis world, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 surrounded by family and closefriends at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center following a briefillness. Her funeral will be held at Branches of Christ Church in Acworth at 2pm on March 7, 2018. Miroslava is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dan Young, herSiblings, Ivan, Nadya,...

Thomas M. Myres

Thomas M. Myres

Mar 3, 2018

Thomas M. Myres, age 57, of Resaca, GA, died March 3, 2018.  Services to be announced by the family

Oldernel Descene

Oldernel Descene

Mar 3, 2018

Oldernel Descene, age 76, of Stone Mountain, GA, died March 3, 2018.  Services to be announced by the family.

Phoebe Hickman

Phoebe Hickman

Mar 3, 2018

Phoebe Silantoi Hickman was the first born to Grace Mututua and the late Benjamin Mututua. She was born on August 23, 1968 in Ngong, Kenya. Phoebe devoted her life to her husband and children. She had a heart of gold and loved taking care of everyone. Her spirit would always light up the room no matter where she was....

Michael Ray Lawson

Michael Ray Lawson

Mar 3, 2018

Michael Ray Lawson was born on August 27, 1960 in Chateauroux, France. As a military brat and son of a Dutch mother, he lived and traveled all over the world including New York, Taiwan, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Georgia. Mike graduated from Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia where he served in ROTC and achieved the rank...

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