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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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Wilma Amos

Wilma Amos

Sep 4, 2013

Mrs. Wilma J. Amos, 65, of Cartersville, was called home Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at her residence. A native of Bartow County, she was born April 29, 1948 to the late Charlie Otis Prather and the late Beatrice Evelyn Ellis Prather. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Tommy Neal Amos; two sisters, Sara...

Linda Joyce Cantrell

Linda Joyce Cantrell

Sep 2, 2013

Mrs. Linda Joyce Garland Cantrell, 65, of Ellijay, formerly of Cartersville, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, September 2, 2013, following an extended illness. She was born in Cartersville on December 30, 1947, to the late Clint Garland and the late Frances Hardin Garland. Linda graduated from Cass High School in 1965. Her career included work with...

Jane Johnston

Jane Johnston

Aug 29, 2013

Mrs. Jane Isabel Godfrey Johnston, born December 4, 1931 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, and beloved by all, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Young Godfrey; her mother, Mamie Evelyn Whitman Godfrey; her brothers, Walter Ansel and Charles Gerald Godfrey; her sister and brother-in-law, Reba G....

Luther King

Luther King

Aug 25, 2013

The Reverend Luther King, 83, of Cartersville, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Townsend Park Nursing Home. Born October 4, 1929 in Newton County, he was a son of the late Silas King and the late Jessie Mae Lackey King. Reverend King was a member of The Church at Liberty Square and was retired from Goodyear and Ingles. He served...

Charles Mathison

Charles Mathison

Aug 23, 2013

Charles W. "Pa-Paw" Mathison, 91, of Cartersville passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born July 27, 1922 he was the son of the late Homer Lee Mathison and the late Dulcie Thomas Mathison. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Lou Lewis Mathison; his brother, Ernest Mathison; his sister, Willie King; his grandson,...

Patricia  Gore

Patricia Gore

Aug 22, 2013

Ms. Patricia Carol Gore, 72, of Cartersville, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Winthrop Manor in Rome. Born December 24, 1940 in Van Buren, MO, she was the daughter of the late Norman Jake Hanger and the late Fern Carolyn Marshall. Ms. Gore was of the Christian Faith and worked for many years as a church secretary. She loved people...

Willard "Butch" Walker

Willard "Butch" Walker

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Willard Eugene "Butch" Walker, 72, of Cartersville, died peacefully, by his family's side at 9:30 a.m. on August 21, 2013. Born October 21, 1940 in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the late Willard Lee Walker and the late Georgia Mae Hix Walker. Butch was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he attended the Crosstalk Sunday...

Crystal Elzey

Crystal Elzey

Aug 21, 2013

Mrs. Crystal Ellison Elzey, 44, of Cartersville passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Floyd County on November 7, 1968, she was the daughter of Leslie H. Ellison, Sr. and Charlene Ellison Evans. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim Bevels, J.B. Godfrey and Elmer and Hazel Ellison. Crystal was a member of...

Randall Ezell

Randall Ezell

Aug 20, 2013

Mr. Wayne Ezell, 73, of Cartersville, died Tuesday, August 22, 2013 at his residence following a lingering illness. He was born in Acworth, July 27, 1940, to the late Euell Homer Ezell and the late Louise McCollum Ezell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Barnette and Evelyn Ezell. He was an active...

Harrison Fowler

Harrison Fowler

Aug 18, 2013

Harrison Leroy Fowler, 60, of Cartersville died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. A native of Bartow County, he was born October 7, 1952 to the late Leonard Leroy Fowler and the late Elizabeth Ross Fowler. Mr. Fowler loved his family, loved to fish and was an avid out doorsman. He was self-employed as a carpenter. Survivors include...

Bradford  Collum

Bradford Collum

Aug 9, 2013

Mr. Bradford H. Collum, 67, of Cartersville passed away Friday August 9, 2013 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Born December 23, 1945 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late Wesley Collum and the late Myrtle Green Collum. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James Collum, Billy Collum, Lousie Davis, Randolph Collum, Carol Adams, Dimple Collum, Sybille...

Eddie Shoemaker

Eddie Shoemaker

Aug 8, 2013

Eddie F. Shoemaker, 73, of White, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at his residence. Born February 21, 1940 in Mulberry, Florida, he was the son of the late Curtis Showmaker and the late Beatrice Peacock Smiley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Al Shoemaker. Survivors include his wife of thirty three...

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore

Aug 7, 2013

Margaret "Peggy" Moore of St. Augustine died on August 7, 2013 at the young age of 64. Born in New York to Alice and Howard Sealey, she moved to Florida and began a 26 year career with Florida East Coast Railway. After retirement, she worked for the St. Johns County School District as a bus aide with special needs children....

Synetta Hibberts

Synetta Hibberts

Aug 7, 2013

Synetta Rochelle Hibberts, 33, of Cartersville, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at Kindred Hospital- Rome following a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1980, she was the daughter of Rachel Moore Hibberts and the late Tony Elton Hibberts. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony; her maternal grandparents, Harry and Hazel Moore; her great-grandparents, Jack and Ellen Crider...

Deborah Vaughn

Deborah Vaughn

Aug 7, 2013

Mrs. Deborah Lynn Vaughn, 53, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the home of her sister. Born March 1, 1960 in Cartersville, she was a daughter of the late Donald Jack Thomas and the late Frances Floren Kiser. Deborah was of the Baptist Faith and was a people person who loved kids. In addition to her parents, she...

Hoyt Tatum

Hoyt Tatum

Aug 5, 2013

Mr. Hoyt D. "Slick" Tatum, 81, of Cartersville, died Monday, August 5, 2013 at his residence. Born November 16, 1931 in Cartersville, he was a son of the late Hoyt "Hob" Tatum and the late Lillian Tumlin Tatum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Pierce Tatum. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Ingram...

Clayton Ingram

Clayton Ingram

Aug 3, 2013

Clayton "Bucky" Ingram, 73, of Acworth passed away Saturday, August 03, 2013 at his residence. Born February 18, 1940 in Savannah, he was the son of the late Clayton Arte Ingram and the late Uldine Cox Ingram. Mr. Ingram was a retiree of AT&T after thirty years of service and had most recently worked as a driver at Day's Chevrolet....

Jason Nichols

Jason Nichols

Jul 31, 2013

Mr. Jason Wayne Nichols, 43, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his residence. Born July 20, 1970 in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the late David Charles Nichols and the late Dorene Guyton Patterson. Jason was a member of Creekside Fellowship Church. He loved fishing on the creek bank and racing his Camaros. In addition to...

Chester King, Sr.

Chester King, Sr.

Jul 28, 2013

Mr. Chester Wayne King, Sr. ,70, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2013 in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 - 10 a.m., Friday at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home.

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