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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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Kimberly Hampton

Kimberly Hampton

Aug 20, 2017

Mrs. Kimberly Whitener Hampton, 35, wife of David Hampton, died on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Bartow County, born on May 14, 1982, the daughter of Peggy Hale Whitener and the late Mark Whitener. Kimberly was a good mother, wife and daughter. She was a very caring, loving and outgoing person. She also...

James Truelock

James Truelock

Aug 16, 2017

James Quinton Truelock, age 76, of Cartersville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on February 24, 1941 and was the son of the late Roy Truelock and Joe Lee Goss Truelock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ellen Green Truelock; a son,...

Stanton Allen

Stanton Allen

Aug 15, 2017

Stanton McKenzie Allen known as Stanley or Son, was born on December 9, 1939 in Smithfield District, Manchester, Jamaica West Indies to Vincent Allen and Miriam (known as Eliza) Dennis. There he grew up and worked as a farmer to take care of his number one priority, his family. He later migrated to the United States where he diligently worked...

Hazel Butler

Hazel Butler

Aug 8, 2017

Mrs. Hazel Ramona Butler, age 87, of Cartersville, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Lincoln, Alabama on August 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Wallace Vincent and Lydia Hines. Mrs. Butler was a homemaker and enjoyed being outside working in her flower garden. Preceding her in death along with her parents are...

Benny  Gayton

Benny Gayton

Aug 7, 2017

Mr. Benny Ishmeal "Ishmo" Gayton, 73, of Adairsville, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Mt. Berry Hospice in Rome. A native of Bartow County, he was born January 22, 1944, the son of the late Silas Gayton and Mary Willis Leviner. Mr. Gayton attended Gospel Temple Church. He was a people person with a great sense of humor....

Charles Schell, Jr.

Charles Schell, Jr.

Aug 7, 2017

Charles Cleveland Schell, Jr., age 65, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on July 15, 1952 in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Charles Schell, Sr. and Alice Bart Huff. Charles was a very loving father and grandfather had a tremendous sense of humor. He was a wonderful man of God, loved music...

Mary Terrell

Mary Terrell

Aug 5, 2017

Mary Johnston Terrell, age 79, of Cartersville, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Mrs. Terrell was one of nine children born to Orion John & Pearlie Edwards Johnston on June 17th, 1938, in Randolph County, Alabama. She was baptized and raised in Antioch Baptist Church in Newell, Alabama. Formerly, she was a...

Chad Mcgill

Chad Mcgill

Aug 3, 2017

Mr. Chad Everett McGill, 47, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Cartersville, died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Cartersville on April 5, 1970, the son of Kathy Brock McGill and the late Frank E. McGill. Chad was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was employed by Publix. Survivors include his mother, Kathy...

Lloyd Buchanan

Lloyd Buchanan

Jul 26, 2017

Mr. Lloyd "Buck" Buchanan, age 82, of Cartersville, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He was a native of Bartow County, born July 8, 1935 the son of the late Alexander Buchanan and Kate Cannon Buchanan. Lloyd was drafted into the United States Army shortly after high school and married the love of his life,...

Marie Alexander

Marie Alexander

Jul 23, 2017

Mrs. Marie Pace Alexander, age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Maple Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Canton, Georgia on June 27, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Arthur Cleveland Pace and Beulah Gramling Pace. Mrs. Alexander loved her children and grandchildren. She was strong willed and fought to the end. She enjoyed...

Christopher Gorrie, Sr.

Christopher Gorrie, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

Mr. Christopher Morris Gorrie, Sr., age 40, of Cartersville, died Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born in Albany, Georgia on December 11, 1976 and was the son of Patricia Gorrie and the late Robert David Gorrie, Sr. Christopher was employed by G&G Worx as a commercial electrician. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He was...

Margie Jones

Margie Jones

Jul 20, 2017

Miss Margie Elizabeth Jones, 91, of Cartersville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her residence following a short illness. She was born on August 18, 1925 in Bartow County and was the daughter of the late Edward Frederick Jones and Virgie Cowart Jones. Margie was the eldest of four siblings and never married. She...

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