Mary Ruth Conner
Feb 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Conner, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, in Canton, Georgia, at the age of 81. Mary was born on Monday, August 7th, 1944, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Clarence David and Mervoleen Yother. Raised in a...
Lamar Johnson Smith Jr
Feb 2, 2026
Lamar Johnson Smith Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, at the age of 89 in Cartersville, GA. Born on Monday, May 11th, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lamar's long and fulfilling life was marked by devotion to his family and dedication to his profession. Lamar spent many years as an Internal...
Nicholas Musacchio
Jan 30, 2026
Nicholas Musacchio, age 52, passed on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia. Nick was born in Chardon, Ohio on November 11, 1973, and, as he tells it, moved to California when he froze to the ground under his truck. There he met Cathy (Crews), and they later married in 2000. Family was the highest point of Nick’s life. His...
William "Big Bill" Melton Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
William Carl Melton Sr., a cherished resident of Plainville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on February 24th, 1949, in Sawyer, Oklahoma, William led a life marked by love, service, and passion. A devoted husband, William is survived by his beloved spouse of 56 years, Brenda Melton. Together, they built a...
Jody Sue Freeman
Jan 30, 2026
Jody Sue Freeman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 30th, 1948, in Alabama, Jody spent her later years residing in Cartersville, GA, where she crafted a life filled with love, commitment, and devotion to her family. Jody is survived by her three cherished daughters:...
John William Stearns III
Jan 28, 2026
John William Stearns III, lovingly known as Jay to friends and family, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia, at the age of 61, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born on July 13, 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to John William Stearns and Shirley Barney Stearns. Throughout his life, Jay was known for his...
Alan Bobby Williams
Jan 25, 2026
Alan Bobby Williams, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia. Born on September 11th, 1956, in Cartersville, Alan lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion for his family and community. Alan was a proud Marine, having served his country with honor and diligence. Following his military service, he...
Barbara Crumbley
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara Crumbley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Cartersville, GA. Born on Friday, May 28, 1943, Barbara lived a life rich with love and devotion to her family and community. Barbara dedicated 39 years of her professional life as a café manager with the Bartow County School System, where...
Carol Ann Keller
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Ann Keller passed away on January 17th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother of seven children and a woman whose life was defined by love, hard work, and dedication to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Keller and two of her children, Jeff Jones and Connie Harman....
Hugh Maurice Phipps
Jan 16, 2026
Hugh Maurice Phipps, a beloved resident of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on March 8th, 1938, in Alcoa, Tennessee, Hugh lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to his family and community. Hugh proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, embodying the...
Jody Wayne Collum
Jan 15, 2026
Jody Wayne Collum, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at the age of 51. Born on Sunday, February 24th, 1974, in Marietta, Georgia, Jody was a cherished resident of Cartersville, GA, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.
Jody is survived by his devoted wife, Stephanie Collum, and...
Mary Colston
Jan 12, 2026
Mary Opal Colston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at the age of 91, in Taylorsville, Georgia. Born on Monday, February 5th, 1934, in Toccoa, Georgia, Mary was a cherished member of her community and family, touching the lives of all who knew her with her warmth and kindness. Mary is survived...
Rachel Ruthel Hazelwood
Jan 10, 2026
Rachel Ruthel Hazelwood, a beloved resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Tuesday, May 26th, 1942, in Adairsville, GA, Rachel's life was a testament to love, family, community, and faith. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Thomas Pittman and Julia Nettie Pittman, her...
Hugh Earl Wilson
Jan 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugh Earl Wilson. Born on Thursday, August 20th, 1936, in Cartersville, Georgia, he passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9th, 2026, in his lifelong hometown at the age of 89. Hugh was a devoted and loving grandfather to Maegan Wilson (Brendan Glover) and Aubree Smith (Cody Martinez), and a...
Thomas Scott Davis
Jan 7, 2026
Thomas Scott Davis, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on Sunday, August 6th, 1967, Thomas was cherished by those who knew him and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his devoted mother, Paulette Archer, who was his pillar of...
Don Ray Wooldridge
Jan 6, 2026
Donnie Ray Wooldridge, age 88, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, Don dedicated 22 years of service to the U.S. Coast Guard, achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. In 1962, Don married Anne Cowart, and together they navigated the many relocations that came with Coast Guard life, moving to several...
James Grady Cornett
Jan 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Grady Cornett, who left us on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Miami, Florida, James was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. James is survived by his loving children: Katie McGlamry...
Vera Daislee Ingle
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vera Daislee Ingle, a beloved member of the Cartersville community, who left us peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on May 23, 1928, in Taylorsville, Georgia, Vera lived a long and fulfilling life, bringing joy and warmth to everyone around her. Vera was...
Michael David Cawthon
Jan 1, 2026
The family and many dear friends of Michael David Cawthon, born on June 4, 1965, in Atlanta GA are sad to announce that Mike has passed away at the age of 60 on January 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Cartersville GA with sunlight and music. Michael’s favorite parts of life will live on...
Nell McIntytre
Dec 31, 2025
Nell Ruth McIntyre, age 91, born April 29, 1934, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born to Rosetta and Harper Cooper of Bartow County. Nell was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry McIntyre; her parents, Rosetta and Harper Cooper; her son Jimmy McIntyre, her siblings, Eugene, Lillian, Lucille, Seward, and Ollen; her great-granddaughter, Katie Leonard;...
