Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Mamie Estelle Cline Martin, age 107, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Cartersville, Georgia. She was born in June 1917 in Cherokee County, Georgia, and grew up in Waleska as the sixth of nine children. She was the last surviving member of her siblings, marking the end of a remarkable generation.

Mamie dedicated 45 years...

Mar 8, 2025

Jerry Joe Woolridge Sr., 81, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born on July 3, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Frank Woolridge and the late Mildred Iris Blachley Woolridge. He is also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Joel Copeland. Jerry was a proud husband, parent, grandfather, and great...

Mar 7, 2025

Arletta Marie Horton (Johnson), 70, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on July 29, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Delmer L. Johnson and the late Juanita H. Gates Johnson. Arletta is also preceded in death by her sister, Arletta Faye Johnson; and grandson, Tyler VanDyke. Arletta was an...

Mar 2, 2025

Martha Ann Sewell, 90 of Adairsville, passed away on March 2, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on March 6, 1934 to Jack Cowart and Alice Cowart.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Jacqueline Cowart, A.B. Cowart, Lily Pratt, Grace Adcock, Alma Watson, and Douglas Cowart. She is survived by her children, John Sewell...

Mar 1, 2025

Ronny Kown, 77 of Euharlee, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center.  He was born in Cartersville Georgia on February 5, 1948 to the late Luther Kown and the late Johnnie Kown Pressley. Ronny was most known for his '55 Chevy Bellair.  He had rebuilt the car and could often be found caring for it.  He...

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" Brown, 72, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Camden, South Carolina, on August 10, 1952, he was the son of the late Willie Brown, Sr. and Naomi Spann Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Brown-Brown; and his siblings: Steve Ellis (Mary Ann), Teat Brown, Cora Brown,...

Feb 27, 2025

Stella Ann Dye (Cisco), age 76, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on February 27, 2025. Born on May 4, 1948, to Will David Sanford and Annie Spry, Stella's love for life, family, and her community touched the hearts of everyone she encountered.

Stella's greatest joy was being a mother to her three children,...

Feb 27, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Lee Garner, Sr., 85, of Powder Springs passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1939, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late Earnest Garner and the late Lois Walters Garner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Garner; daughter, Ann Brown (Jerry); son, Michael Garner; daughter-in-law, Becky Garner; brother, Charles...

Feb 24, 2025

Billie Sue Mundy, 82, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away February 24, 2025. Born on May 17, 1942, in Bartow County Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Freddy Jack Romine and Maggie Mae Romine of White, Georgia.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving brother Fred Jack Jr. Romine. Survivors include her husband,...

Feb 24, 2025

Tayler "Tay Tay" Chance Broadnax, 30, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born on March 22, 1994, in Jasper, Georgia, he was the son of Deidre Broadnax and Ben Rakestraw. Tayler is preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Lee Broadnax; and great grandparents, Mary Smith (Jack) and Betty Hutson and Paul Rakestraw. Tay Tay loved...

Feb 23, 2025

William Ramon Windham Sr., 82, born on July 22, 1942, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on February 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents; William Windham and Carrie Windham and his wife; Jo Ann Windham. Survivors include his children; son, Ramon Windham and daughter, Renee Keesler (Bill); grandchildren, Tyler Cain, Samantha Hughes, Kalie Keesler, Joshua Windham; great-grandchildren,...

Feb 23, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025

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Feb 21, 2025

Michael "Mike" Whittington, 74, of Adairsville passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Born on September 10, 1950, in Brundidge, Alabama, he was the son of the late Lonnie Whittington and the late Ruth W. Moone. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jo Whittington and brother, John Whittington. An avid outdoorsman, Michael found peace in all thing's...

Feb 18, 2025

Joe Alvin Tilley was born on February 12, 1941, in Cartersville, Ga. and was raised on the family farm in Taylorsville, Ga. On February 18, 2025, he passed away peacefully in his home. Joe was preceded in death by his parents S.V. "Pete" and Gladys Ruff Tilley, paternal grandparents Alvin Y. and Delta Tilley and maternal grandparents William "Sam" and...

Feb 15, 2025

Wayne Douglas Gibson, 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted man of faith, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Born in Tennessee to the late Emma and Ben Gibson, Wayne was raised with strong values and a deep appreciation for family. He was preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2025

Wilma Reagan Croy, 83, of Cartersville passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born on September 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dallas Reagan and the late Mildred Martin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Croy; child, Sheila Blackmon; sisters, Wyleene and Laverne; brother Dallas Reagan Jr.; granddaughter, Jessica Dutton; stepchildren, Randy, Billy,...

Feb 9, 2025

Ruth Martin Payne, 87 years, passed on to glory on Sunday, February 9, 2025.  She was a resident at Cartersville Crossing Health Care Center for almost five years.  She was born on March 28, 1937.  She is preceded in death by her parents Rosebud Cochran Martin and William "Willie" Martin. Ruth was of the Christian faith and attended Liberty Square...

Feb 8, 2025

Julia Eugenia Ivester, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1934, to the late Julian Eugene Ivester and the late Beulah Shirley Ivester. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donald Ivester; brother, Henry Hank Ivester; and sister, Ophelia Pete Spivey. Survivors include her son, Gene (Cindy) Ivester; son, Greg...

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Davanzo Vaughn of Kingston GA went to be with the Lord suddenly on February 7, 2025. Mary was a native of Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Wauwatosa East high School in 1969. She also briefly attended Cardinal Strich College in Milwaukee. Mary relocated to Atlanta, Ga in 1983. She worked primarily as a secretary, legal library assistance and customer...