Obituaries

Mar 31, 2015

Mr. Dennis Lee Berry, 73, of Cartersville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Born in Inglewood, California on July 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Merle Berry and Eleanor Frances Howarth Hollander. Mr. Berry was a devoted family man and was known to many as "Papa-Fix-It". He was an extremely strong man, kind, patient, hardworking and a...

Mar 26, 2015

Skyler Lexi Solis, infant daughter of Jorge L. Solis Sr. and Maricela Alvarez, died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Cartersville Medical Center. Survivors include her parents; her brothers, Jorge L. Solis, Jr., Jovanny A. Fernandez, Brandon N. Solis and Jordan N. Solis; her sister, Natalie A. Solis; her grandmother, Irene Solis Taboada; and her grandparents, Romualdo and Maria C. Alvarez....

Mar 24, 2015

Mar 23, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn "Billie" Stephens, 87, of Kennesaw, formerly of Cartersville, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Ross Memorial Health Care Center in Kennesaw. Born in Dublin, Georgia, December 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Belva Dixon Maddox. Mrs. Stephens is preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Stephens III in addition to her parents....

Mar 21, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Lynn Morton, 81, of Cartersville, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Dalton on November 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Richard Columbus and Maude Estelle Smith Cockburn. Mrs. Morton was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a labor and delivery nurse at Cartersville Medical Center for 26 years....

Mar 18, 2015

Mrs. Donna May Foley Brunson, 67, of Cartersville, died suddenly, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Sanford, Florida on October 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Howard and June Nixon Foley. Mrs. Brunson was a member of The Church @ Liberty Square. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2015

Mr. Raymond Hoke Lockaby, 72, of Rydal, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Born November 10, 1942 in Jasper, Georgia, Raymond was the son of the late Hoke Lockaby and Viola Young Lockaby. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Lockaby; and his nephews, Terry, Ricky and Scott Waits....

Mar 13, 2015

Mr. Mark "Blackie" Gossett, 67, of Cartersville, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell. Born in Fulton County, May 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Doc and Mary Barnes Gossett. Blackie, as he was so fondly known by his family and friends, was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working on antique cars,...

Mar 12, 2015

Mrs. Geraldine B. Pope, 88, of Cartersville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Cartersville Heights Health and Rehab. A native of Bartow County, born June 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Crawford and Lillie Mae Sligh Brock. Mrs. Pope was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a loving and caring mother. She enjoyed sewing,...

Mar 10, 2015

Mrs. Gladys Tant Womack, 77, of Cartersville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at her residence. Born in Cobb County, January 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Hefner and Sudie McClure. Mrs. Womack was a member of Center Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and cooking. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2015

Mr. Wayne "Big Ern" Burgess, 75, of Cartersville died Friday, March 06, 2015 at Redmond Regional Hospital in Rome. A native of Bartow County, born April 7, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Jewel Burgess. Mr. Burgess was a member of Lighted Pathway Church and loved the Lord. He was a hard worker, had a great...

Mar 3, 2015

Mr. Fred Eugene Chandler, Sr., 85, of Acworth, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his residence. Born December 27, 1929 in Columbus, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Wilder and Susie Hill Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a retired meat cutter of 47 years and enjoyed bowling, spending time with his family and friends. He was a...

Mar 3, 2015

Mar 1, 2015

Mr. John William Oliver,69, of Cartersville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Evergreen Health & Rehab in Rome. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, May 22, 1945, Mr. Oliver was the son of the late LeRoy and Dorothy Tidd Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a self-employed carpenter by trade and enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, fishing, listening to music and laughter. In...

Feb 27, 2015

Mrs. Mary Lee Smith, 68, of 1169 Cass White Road, died Friday, February 27, 2015, following an extended illness. She was born in Cartersville on April 28, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Lee A. Ledford and the late Ruby D. Ledford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Mr. Walt Ledford,...

Feb 24, 2015

Mrs. Nellie May Davis Haney – Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Mrs. Haney, 94, of Cartersville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her residence. Born February 7, 1921 in Rydal, she was a daughter of the late Griffin W. Davis and the late Jenny Mae Legg Davis. Mrs. Haney was...

Feb 22, 2015

Mrs. Gracie Lillian Teague, 94, of Cartersville, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Corbin, Kentucky on October 17, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Elijah Green and Ada Georgia Short Clay. Mrs. Teague was a member of Peeples Valley Baptist Church and was employed by E-Z Mills for many years as a sewing...

Feb 21, 2015

Mrs. Mary Ann Housley Pennington, 49, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her residence. Born in Detroit, Michigan August 4, 1965, she was the daughter of Betty Morris Lawson and the late Johnny Lawson. Mrs. Pennington loved horses and enjoyed being outdoors. She had a huge heart. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by a brother,...

Feb 20, 2015

Mrs. Sally Anne Burdette, 71, of Cartersville, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. She was born in Seneca, South Carolina on April 22, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Charles Eugene Dalton and the late Mary Grace Anderson Dalton. Sally Anne was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Along with her husband,...

Feb 18, 2015

Mr. J. T. Sanford, 68, of White, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his residence. A native of Bartow County, born July 28, 1946, he was the son of the late Will and Lassie Cox Sanford. Mr. Sanford attended Clear Creek Baptist Church. He was retired from Bartow County and was a loving, caring man, always helping others. Being...