Collins Funeral Home

Marian "Bettye" Campbell Dew, 72, of Acworth, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 Sunday, May 15, 2022 in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

Clyde Baxter, 86, of Acworth, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. Funeral services will be held, 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the Bishop Lynn Christenson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 at the church. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

Gail Maria George, 60, of Acworth, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, peacefully at her home to join her loved ones in heaven with our Lord Almighty. Funeral mass will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Tim Nadolski officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN, 11:00 am Friday, April 22, 2022. Gail was born on September 9, 1961. She was the daughter of Rita and Bill Jezewski and grew up in Chicago Ridge, IL. She attended Queen of Peace High School, before attending Illinois State University and graduating with a degree in marketing. She developed a career in the...

Vneeda J. Fowler, 89, of Powder Springs, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held, 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon in the Chapel of Marietta Funeral Home with the Pastor Johnny Nix officiating. Burial will follow in the Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. Ms. Fowler loved reading, spending time with her family and traveling. She was a member of Kennesaw First Baptist. Ms. Fowler was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Fowler; mother, Christine Gordon Morris; father, Jack Harrell; stepmother, Irene Harrell and 4 brothers. She is survived by her children, Carl E. (Anne) Fowler of Kennesaw, Dorothy B. (Michael) Smith of Powder Springs and Randall J. (Stacey) Fowler...

Kenny Hollis, 61, of Acworth, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Kenny lived in Acworth most of his life. He retired from Kroger and was a member of Activation Church in Kennesaw. Kenny is survived by his siblings, Lisa Len (Ray) Price, Todd Heaton both of Acworth and Angie (Glenn) Biddy of Cartersville. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00-1:00 prior to the service. Collins Funeral Home 4947 North Main St. Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-3133.

Grady Hilton Chandler, Jr. formerly of Acworth and Marietta, GA, died at his home on March 10, 2022, in Panama City Beach, Florida. Grady or Hilton (depending on how you knew him), was born on June 23,1941 in Acworth, GA to Polly and Grady Chandler. He graduated from North Cobb High School, served in the US Army as an MP, and retired from Lockheed Martin as a Manager in Production Control. He is survived by his wife Diane who loved him dearly, sister Joan Boyer (Richard), brother Mike Chandler (Linda), daughter Melissa Stewart (Jim), grandchildren Drew, Chandler, Davis, and stepson John Davis. He is also survived by his son's widow Jackie Chandler, her children Stacey, Mandy, and Matt,...

Linda Morris Edwards, 80, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away on February 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Acworth, Georgia. Linda retired after working as an executive administrator for Cobb County government Linda is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Mike) Hendrix and Laurie (Dwayne) Edwards; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

In Loving Memory of Claudette W. Mosley July 24, 1936 - February 6, 2022 Claudette Wood Mosley, 85, of Acworth, GA, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022. The family will be having a private memorial service. Claudette was born on in Danielsville, GA and was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She worked at BellSouth, Stein Printing Company, Southern Motor Carrier and Dekalb Medical Center. Claudette loved to help and care for others; often putting other's needs before her own. She enjoyed gardening, volunteering at the hospital, Church and Pass It On, playing with her grandchildren and most of all, spending time with her family. She was spiritual lady and...

Charles Wayne Alday, 73, of Acworth, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm January 31 in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home with the Reverend Milton J. Knox officiating. Mr. Alday was born in Bainbridge, GA and has lived in the Kennesaw/Acworth area since 1993. He had a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, another in Philosophy, and an MBA. He was a member of First Baptist Church Marietta. Surviving are his sons Geoffrey (Jennifer) Alday of Franklin, TN, John Alday of Smynra, GA; sister Sandra Benefield of Dahlonega, GA; brother David Alday of Macon, GA; grandchildren Olivia Alday and Logan Alday; and too many friends to count. His wife Charlotte of 49...

Bobby L. Smith, age 85, passed away on January 4, 2022. A graveside service for Mr. Smith will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 11:30 AM at Georgia National Cemetery. Mr. Smith served his country in the US Army in the data processing unit. When he returned to the states, he used that experience and became a computer programmer for the JM Tull Metals Company. Mr Smith was a member of Awtrey-Westwood Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He will always be remembered for his generosity and compassion. He was the kind of man that would give you the shirt off his back and he never met a stranger.. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathlyn Smith; children, Cindy...

Joyce Cochran Balthrop, 77, of Snellville, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 1:15 pm Friday, December 17th in the Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. For full obituary go to Collins Funeral Home Acworth, GA website.

James Felton Brasill, Jr., 85, of Marietta, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9th at 2pm in the chapel of Marietta Funeral Home 915 Piedmont Rd., Marietta, GA 30066 with Rev. Ronnie Cheatwood officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Mr. Brasill is survived by his son, Robert Brasill; daughters, Donna Brasill and Kim Cornette; grandchildren, Chelsea Enriquez, Sarah Yarian (Chris), Adam Coombe and Leann Cooper (Tyler); (7) great-grandchildren and (1) more on the way; nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 8th from 5-8pm at Marietta Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed...

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

Roberts Allen Meadows, 86 went to his Eternal Home in Heaven on Monday, September 6. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 10th from 7:00-9:00 PM at Marietta Funeral Home, 915 Piedmont Rd., Marietta, GA 30066. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 11 AM at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church in Marietta, officiated by Pastor Mike Deese. Roberts (also known as Bobby, Bob or BeeBob) was born to Mattie Laura Roberts and Allen D. Meadows on February 27, 1935 in Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia. He was a stellar student and youth leader at Cedartown Baptist Church where he was saved in a revival as a preteen. He graduated from Cedartown High School in 1953 and has...

Freda Jean Jackson, 68, of Acworth, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in Marietta, GA, Freda was a life long Georgia resident. She retired as a 911 dispatcher for Cherokee County where she worked for many years. She loved reading, being with family, and her favorite place in the world, Panama City Beach, FL. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Derek) Wood, and Shannon (Matthew) Cameron; son, Justin Prather; sister, Pam Huggins; grandchildren, John, Sonya, Gabrielle, Alexis and Jacob; and great grandchildren, Eliana and Nevaeh. Online condolences may be expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org

Freda Jean Jackson, 68, of Acworth, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in Marietta, GA, Freda was a life long Georgia resident. She retired as a 911 dispatcher for Cherokee County where she worked for many years. She loved reading, being with family, and her favorite place in the world, Panama City Beach, FL. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Derek) Wood, and Shannon (Matthew) Cameron; son, Justin Prather; sister, Pam Huggins; grandchildren, John, Sonya, Gabrielle, Alexis and Jacob; and great grandchildren, Eliana and Nevaeh. Online condolences may be expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org

Mr. Roy Gerald Beard, age 84 of Kennesaw, GA died Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Gerald was a member of Lost Mountain Church of God. He retired from Lockheed Martin as an aircraft mechanic and worked for Carl Black Buick GMC during retirement. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14 at 2 pm at Collins Funeral Home in Acworth with Pastor Keith Bates officiating. Interment will follow on Sunday, August 15 at 4 pm at Gum Log Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Kite, Georgia. The family will receive friends Friday, August 13 from 6:30 until 8:30 pm and Saturday from 12 Noon until the service hour at Collins Funeral Home, 4947 N. Main Street, Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 974-3133. Please visit...