Collins Funeral Home

Dolores Dias, 70, of Acworth, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the chapel of Collins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. Dolores was born on September 5, 1953 in Cartersville, GA to her parents, Cecil Davis, and Erabelle Davis. She married the love of her life, Hal Dias on February 14, 1972. Dolores worked at Allstate insurance for over 30 years and loved to write poems in her spare time. She was a loving wife and mother who took care of anyone who needed care. Dolores is survived by her husband, Hal Dias; children, Carrie Schubert (William), Jamison Dias (Heather), and...

Bridgett "Jax" Canup, 18, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 4:00pm Friday afternoon in Rolling Hills Memory Gardens. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Jax was always nice and respectful to all. She was happy, kind and the sweetest always willing to help. She loved all animals and especially her cats. Bridgett was saved at the age of 12 and baptized at Mt. Arbor Baptist Church. She loved her family. She is survived by her mother, April White; grandmother, Cathy White; sister, Angel Wheeler; aunt, Peggy (Woody) Harriman and many cousins & friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the GoFundMe account to offset...

Marlene Asta Strunk Nikoukary, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. A Graveside service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 29th in the Mars Hill Cemetery 2850 Mars Hill Church Rd., Acworth, GA 30101 with the Rev. Dr. Richard Holden officiating. Marlene was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey on January 20, 1933. She lived there through high school, where she met her husband-to-be, Nasser (Nick) Nikoukary from Tehran, Iran. Nick went to college in Lakeland, Florida, and the couple got married and lived there for a short time. After daughter Linda was born, the family moved back to New Jersey, where Marlene became a homemaker and later gave birth to her son, Gary. The family later...

LENNEY EUGENE HICKMAN (77) died at his home in Acworth, GA on August 19, 2023 after a short stay in hospice. He was born September 5, 1945, in Holton, KS to Clifford Francis Hickman and Adeline "Addie" LeVeta Bottom Hickman. Graveside services will be held 10 AM Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Bucks Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 P.M. Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Seventh Day Adventist Education Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Go to www.collinsfuneralhome.org for full obituary.

Sarah Elizabeth (Leach) Price, 95, of Acworth, went home to be with the Lord on the 21st of June, 2023. Sarah was born on March 15, 1928 in Blue Springs, Mississippi to the late Troy and Stella (Pannell) Leach. She married Gary Charles Price in Memphis, Tennessee on November 16, 1949. Sarah has lived in Cobb County for 55 years and retired from the Cobb County School Board in 1997. She is a member of First Baptist Church Acworth. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gary Charles Price, her grandson, Patrick Keith Price, and two brothers, Troy Leach, Jr. and Joe Leach. She is survived by seven children, Steve Price (Tricia) of Woodstock;...

Eugene "Gene" Vassallo, 88, of Acworth, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 24 at 11:00am with Dr. Bryant Harris Officiating. Gene served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. After returning home he became a machinist by trade, and was a manager at Boeing for many years. He was a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church where he helped run the food pantry. He was a beloved member of his community at Celebration Village. He was an avid reader, especially of history. When he wasn't reading he could be found trying to round up some friends for a game of cards. He will be missed by all who knew...

Mrs. Lynda Margaret Helmeci, age 77, of Villa Rica passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. Mrs. Helmeci was born on November 7, 1945 in Austell, GA to the late Mr. Wesley Hubert Brown and the late Mrs. Winnie Ruth Helms Brown. Lynda worked as a secretary, florist, bookkeeper, and a homemaker prior to her retirement. She was a talented painter in oils and watercolors. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed interior design. She was a Member of Villa Rica First Baptist Church and volunteered in the church's food bank. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Joe Helmeci; brothers, James Hubert Brown and Robert Edward Brown. Survivors include her son,...

Florine White McCoy, 100, of Acworth, passed away March 22, 2023. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Friday afternoon, March 24, 2023 in the First Baptist Church of Acworth, with Dr. David Joyner officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. A native and life long resident of Acworth, Ms. McCoy worked as a looper for Unique Knitting. She was excellent at and enjoyed cooking and was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Acworth. Ms. McCoy was preceded in death by her husband Watson B. McCoy and survived by her sons, Durand (Cindy) McCoy and Marcus McCoy; sister, Thelma Clark; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends two...

John D. Corn, 77, Powder Springs, GA went home to his Lord on March 9, 2023 and was among family at the time of his passing. The family will receive friends at Praise Tabernacle (4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA) on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. Funeral services to follow beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 beginning at 2:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery (1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Ga) Further information can be found and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

John D. Corn, 77, Powder Springs, GA went home to his Lord on March 9, 2023 and was among family at the time of his passing. The family will receive friends at Praise Tabernacle (4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd SW, Powder Springs, GA) on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. Funeral services to follow beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 beginning at 2:30pm at Georgia National Cemetery (1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Ga) Further information can be found and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

George C. Cauble, III, 68, of Gray GA., passed away February 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday March 4, 2023 in the First Baptist Church Acworth. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon 4:00-5:30pm, Collins Funeral Home, 4947 N. Main St. Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133. Online condolences maybe express at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

George C. Cauble, III, 68, of Gray GA., passed away February 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday March 4, 2023 in the First Baptist Church Acworth. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon 4:00-5:30pm, Collins Funeral Home, 4947 N. Main St. Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133. Online condolences maybe express at www.collinsfuneralhome.org.

Mary Anne Godwin was born on October 7, 1942. She was 80 years old when she died on October 26, 2022. She was a native and resident of Camilla Georgia for most of her life, relocated and lived in Acworth, Georgia for many years before recently relocating to Lees Summit, Missouri. Mrs. Godwin earned an education degree from Valdosta State College and taught elementary school in her earlier years. She was a loving wife who supported her husband in operating a family-owned grocery business in Camilla. Her primary focus was caring for her family and extending compassion and love to others she met throughout her life. She was a servant in the kingdom, read her Bible daily, and a member of the...

James Leonard "J.L." Wilbur, 79, of Rockmart, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. Funeral services will be held, 2:00pm Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2022, in the Chapel of Collins Funeral Home. For full obituary go to www.collinsfuneralhome.org

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,...