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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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William Kelly

William Kelly

May 17, 2013

Mr. William James Kelly passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center at the age of 24. A native of Bartow County, William was born January 2, 1989 the son of William Dewayne Vines and Tonya Lee Kelly Vines. William liked to make everyone smile. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Megan Vines and...

John  Peyton

John Peyton

May 17, 2013

John Louis Peyton, Sr., 83, of Cartersville passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Hinesville, Georgia on November 28, 1929 he was the son of the late William Peyton and the late Netherae Lois Bell Peyton. Mr. Peyton served his country in the National Guard and later went on to be a Regional Service Technician...

Edward  Barrett

Edward Barrett

May 16, 2013

Edward Lee "E.L." Barrett, 83, of Euharlee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his residence. Born in Rome on January 5, 1930 he was the son of the late Carter Barrett and the late Mary Ramsey Barrett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard "June" Barrett; and his sisters, Lucille...

Richard Davenport

Richard Davenport

May 13, 2013

Mr. Richard "Buddy" Davenport, 72, of Kingston, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at his residence. Born in Calhoun on May 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Alden Clay Davenport and the late Bessie Gravitt Davenport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Davenport and a sister, Jerry Maxine Edwards. Buddy...

Ronnie Robertson

Ronnie Robertson

May 13, 2013

Mr. Ronnie Robertson, 59, of Emerson, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born October 17, 1953 in Riverdale, Georgia he was the son of the late William Murphy Robertson, Sr. and the late Betty Ann Berce Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Murphy "Road Runner"...

Marilyn Stephens

Marilyn Stephens

May 12, 2013

Marilyn Ingram Minter Stephens, age 75, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2013 at her residence in Cartersville after celebrating Mother's Day with her children and grandchildren. Marilyn was born December 27, 1937, in Cobb County, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Rich Ingram. She graduated from Sprayberry High School in 1955...

Wiley  Bennett

Wiley Bennett

May 10, 2013

Wiley L. Bennett, 76, of Cartersville passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence. Born on September 18, 1936 in Kingston, he was the son of the late Wiley Edward Bennett and the late Betty Elizabeth Kilgore Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Bennett and Marcus Bennett; his sister, Belle Rogers; his granddaughter, Hope...

Dollie Cope

Dollie Cope

May 6, 2013

Mrs. Dollie Mae Cope, 96, of Cartersville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center. Born in Pickens County on July 28, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Jessie H. Smith and the late Bertha Owens Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Edward Earnest...

Truman  Ledford

Truman Ledford

May 2, 2013

Mr. Truman Ledford, 61, of Cartersville passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Bartow County on October 7, 1951 he was the son of the late Author Ledford and the late Annie Mae Williamson Ledford. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Garney and Earnest Ledford; his sisters, Mary Perkins and...

Edna Matthews

Edna Matthews

May 1, 2013

Mrs. Edna Lucille Matthews, 87, of Cartersville, widow of the late Wilson Mack Matthews, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born February 26, 1926 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of the late Herschel Tidwell and the late Hattie Bunch Tidwell. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Cartersville Congregation. She...

Helen Dienst

Helen Dienst

May 1, 2013

Mrs. Helen S. Dienst, 97, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at Kathy Care Hospice, Born in Manassas, VA on November 11, 1915, she was the adoptive daughter of the late Maxwell Covington. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Dienst and her grandson, Jeffrey Apgar. Mrs. Dienst was a member of...

Ruth Alderson

Ruth Alderson

May 1, 2013

Mrs. Ruth Celeste Alderson, 82, of Cartersville died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Kathy Cares Hospice. She was born April 12, 1931 in Morganfield, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Whittaker, Sr. and the late Katherine Riddle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence James Blair, Sr.; her...

Mary Litty

Mary Litty

Apr 30, 2013

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Litty, 93, of Cartersville, GA, widow of the late William C. Litty, passed away in her home, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was born March 20, 1920 in Attalla, Alabama, the daughter of the late Fred Cox and the late Mary Etta Beard Cox. Mary Elizabeth was a graduate of Birmingham Southern College. She was a lifelong...

Leona White

Leona White

Apr 29, 2013

Mrs. Leona June White, 74, of Cartersville, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born February 18, 1939 in Syracuse, NY, she was a daughter of the late Starr Leroy Drumm and the late Nellie Eva Landers Drumm. Mrs. White was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death...

Dustin Morgan

Dustin Morgan

Apr 28, 2013

Dustin "Dusty" Morgan, 26, of Emerson passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born in Cartersville on November 27, 1986 he was the son of Michael Hoosline and Kim Morgan Hoosline. Dusty was an avid sports fan who loved spending summers on the lake. He was a very dependable friend to all. Dusty was an amazing father, who genuinely loved...

Theresia  Chapman

Theresia Chapman

Apr 27, 2013

Mrs. Theresia Mae Chapman, 62, of Taylorsville, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center. Born May 10, 1950 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Jasper Buttrick and the late Margie Tolliver Buttrick. Mrs. Chapman was a member of Creekside Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband, George Chapman; son, Kyle Allen, Jr. of Sylvester,...

Rhonda Wilbanks

Rhonda Wilbanks

Apr 27, 2013

Rhonda Wilbanks, 50, of Cartersville died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence. Born August 5, 1962 in Calhoun, she was the daughter of Margaret Rogers Duvall and the late Paul Allen Mull. Along with her father she is also preceded in death by her step-father, Bennie Duvall. Rhonda was of the Baptist Faith. She was very proud of her...

Marshall Wright

Marshall Wright

Apr 27, 2013

Mr. Marshall T. Wright, 73, of Cartersville, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his residence. Born in Lando, South Carolina on December 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Jasper David Wright and the late Emmie Neal Wright. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ann Wright. Survivors include his...

Johnny Nations

Johnny Nations

Apr 25, 2013

Mr. Johnny Will Nations, 85, of Cartersville, widower of the late Annie Collins Nations, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation. Born October 11, 1928 in Bartow County, he was a son of the late John Nations and the late Ollie Mae Cole Nations. Mr. Nations enjoyed yard sales and going to flea markets and auctions,...

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