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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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Edward "Gene" Givens

Edward "Gene" Givens

Jul 25, 2013

Mr. Edward "Gene" Givens, 79, of Emerson passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab. Born January 7, 1934 in Marietta, he was the son of the late Lonnie David Givens and the late Ethel Tinsley Givens. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Tinsley, Grady Tinsley and Charles Givens....

Donald Ballew

Donald Ballew

Jul 23, 2013

Mr. Donald "Don" Ballew, 61, of Cartersville, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born February 11, 1952 in Chatsworth, Georgia, he was the son of the late Paul Ballew and the late Ernestine "Tennie" Langford Ballew. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Edward "Eddie" Ballew. Don was a...

Betty  Lumpkin

Betty Lumpkin

Jul 21, 2013

Betty Lou Prather Lumpkin, 75, of Cartersville passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at her residence. Born December 24, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Charlie Prather and the late Beatrice Ellis Prather. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lumpkin; her sons, Donny Gayton and Danny Gayton; her sister, Sarah Jo Soulis; her...

Jeanette Smith

Jeanette Smith

Jul 21, 2013

Mrs. Jeanette Smith, 87, of Cartersville, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at her residence. Born October 4, 1925 in Vidalia, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Williams and the late Betty Woods Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Amos Smith; her daughter, Patsy Smith; her sons, Carlton, Hilton and...

Zayne Allmon

Zayne Allmon

Jul 17, 2013

Zayne Kason Allmon, infant son of Devin Allmon and Ashley Willis Allmon, died July 17, 2013 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. He was born July 4, 2013 in Fulton County. Zayne is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Bill Lee. Survivors include his parents; his sister, Hagen Allmon; his paternal grandparents, Mark and Michelle Givins; his maternal grandparents, April Stratford...

Mary Kerr

Mary Kerr

Jul 12, 2013

Ms. Mary Ann Kerr, 88, of Cartersville, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation. Born August 27, 1924 in Ellijay, she was the daughter of the late Jim Banks and the late Molly Burgess Banks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and one daughter, Joan Cochran. Ms....

Clara  Bussell

Clara Bussell

Jul 5, 2013

Clara "Izzy" Bussell, 85, of Cartersville passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab. Born December 7, 1927 in Ocala, Florida she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and one sister. Izzy was employed as the Director of Housekeeping with Taylor Home Care until her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith. Izzy...

Donna Booth

Donna Booth

Jul 5, 2013

Donna Lee Booth, 74, of Cartersville passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born December 18, 1938 in Miamisburg, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Chester Stupp and the late Helen Bailey Stupp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Q. Booth; her brother, Dale Stupp and her son, R.J. Coolidge. Donna...

James  Edwards

James Edwards

Jul 5, 2013

Mr. James "Jimmy" Edwards, 59, of Rome passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Kathy Cares Hospice in Cartersville. Born August 25, 1953 he was the son of the late James Hollis Edwards and the late Alice Puckett Edwards. Disabled his entire life, Jimmy was raised by his loving grandparents and cared for by his special friend Diane Campfield of...

Carl Beattie

Carl Beattie

Jul 3, 2013

Mr. Carl L. Beattie, 66, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Newellton, Louisiana on February 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Earl Kinning Beattie and the late Maudie Lee Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Beattie and his...

Janie Dekin

Janie Dekin

Jul 1, 2013

Janie Floyd Dekin, 49, of White, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at her residence. Born August 5, 1963 in Atlanta, she was a daughter of Jack Claude Floyd and Betty Jane Jenkins. Janie was of the Baptist faith and was a loving mother, sister, and daughter, who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by a brother, Hank...

Geraldine Turner

Geraldine Turner

Jun 30, 2013

Mrs. Geraldine Ross Turner, 78, of Cartersville, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Redmond Regional Hospital. Born June 6, 1935 in Newport, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clayborn E. Ross and the late Josie Kathleen Rose Ross. Geraldine was a loving and devoted mother and wife and a very generous person with her time and skills. She...

Mary Jean Clark

Mary Jean Clark

Jun 28, 2013

Mrs. Mary Jean Teems Clark, 79, of Cartersville, widow of the late Clyde Clinton Teems and the late Wyatt Clark, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at her residence. Born March 13, 1934 in Cartersville, she was a daughter of the late Reverend Hugh Eugene Hubbard and the late Mary Mina Pope Hubbard. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Church...

Donna Barnette

Donna Barnette

Jun 28, 2013

Mrs. Donna Marie Barnette, 50, of Cartersville, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Born April 28, 1963 in Rome, she was a daughter of Bobby Jack Fowler, Sr. and Ruby Wynell McGaskey Fowler. Donna was a loving wife, daughter, and sister, and she loved the mountains. Survivors include her husband of over 30 years, Gary...

Ruth Sizemore

Ruth Sizemore

Jun 26, 2013

Mrs. Ruth W. Sizemore, 87, of Cartersville died suddenly, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born November 21, 1925 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Barkley Watson and the late Virginia Cox Watson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sizemore; her sons, Larry and Ricky...

William Hilburn

William Hilburn

Jun 26, 2013

Mr. William Terry "Bill" Hilburn, 58, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 6, 1955 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Willard Eugene Hilburn and the late Martha Elizabeth Payne Hilburn. Bill was a devoted family man who loved his family dearly, was a...

James Black

James Black

Jun 25, 2013

Mr. James William Black, 70, of Cartersville, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his residence. Born December 23, 1942 in Cartersville, he was a son of the late James A. Black and the late Estelle Starnes Black. Mr. Black loved the Lord and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He proudly served our Country during the Vietnam War...

Rickey Sizemore

Rickey Sizemore

Jun 25, 2013

Mr. Rickey Dale Sizemore, 55, of Cartersville, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Emory University Hospital. Born June 9, 1958 in Bellaire, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Sizemore and the late Virginia Ruth Watson Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Sizemore. Rickey enjoyed fishing, playing board games...

Emma Manley

Emma Manley

Jun 22, 2013

Emma Ann Evon Manley, infant daughter, of Lagina Manley, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center. She is survived by her mother; her grandmother, Melody Manley; her grandfather, Gary Eugene Manley; her great aunt and uncles, Johnnie and David Ballard, Christopher Manley and Audi Lockhart; along with several other family members. A graveside service will be held at...

Royce Ivester

Royce Ivester

Jun 19, 2013

Mr. Royce L. Ivester, 70, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at his residence. Born February 14, 1943 in Fulton County, he was the son of the late James Beauregard Ivester and the late Hilda Blanche Birts Ivester. Mr. Ivester was the owner/operator of the Cartersville Muffler Shop for 36 years, located on...

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