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Recent Obituaries in Cartersville, GA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Cartersville, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Patricia Bivens
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia Cartledge Bivens of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on Wednesday, December 15, 1948, in Cartersville, Georgia, Patricia brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her. Patricia is survived by her children, daughter Stephanie Amos and son Jeffery Bivens (Candace) and grandson Jacob Amos. She was preceded in death...
Patsy Ruth Thompson
Feb 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy Ruth Thompson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patsy was born on Tuesday, January 27, 1931, in Frosa, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a brief stay in the hospital. Patsy dedicated her life to her family as a devoted...
Hubert Marion Cantrell
Feb 17, 2026
**Obituary for Hubert Marion Cantrell** Hubert Marion Cantrell, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 24th, 1945, Hubert lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Hubert was a devoted employee of Chemical Products in Cartersville, Georgia, where he worked diligently until his retirement....
Rick Bedell
Feb 16, 2026
Richard "Rick" Bedell, a beloved resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in Marysville, Michigan, on September 5, 1944, Richard's life was marked by dedication to family, community, and service.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret Bedell, and his loving son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sherrie Bedell and...
Jean Ellen Ferguson
Feb 9, 2026
Jean Ellen Ferguson, a beloved resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9th, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on Tuesday, December 7th, 1971, in Camden, New Jersey, Jean brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed crocheting on her free time. Jean is survived by her children, daughters Susan Marsingale and Adina Lawrence,...
Dennis "Dink" Priest
Feb 8, 2026
Dennis "Dink" Priest, a beloved lifelong resident of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 78 along with his fur babies Bella and Rocky. Born on Friday, May 23rd, 1947, in Cartersville, Dennis lived a rich and fulfilling life, deeply rooted in his community and surrounded by loved ones.
Dennis was preceded in death by...
Kelly Darlene Breland
Feb 7, 2026
It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Kelly Darlene Breland announce her passing on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, after an illness of 3 months. She was born on Thursday, July 20th, 1967 to Cozette Hightower Breland and Dean Breland. She lived most of her life in Bartow County. Prior to ill health she operated a landscaping and...
Jocelyn Teresa Vittorio
Feb 6, 2026
Jocelyn Teresa Vittorio, a beloved resident of White, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Saturday, October 6, 1951, Jocelyn lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Jocelyn was a joyful presence in the lives of all who knew her. Known to many simply as "Granny," she had...
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...
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