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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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Betty Marie Melton Simmons
Aug 19, 2024
Betty Marie Simmons, 68 of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on August 19, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 4, 1955 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal P. Rainwater; father Robert T. Rainwater Jr.; siblings Linda K. Voss, Sandra J. Crawford, and Robert T. Rainwater III; and a son, Kenneth R....
John Gregory Merck
Aug 19, 2024
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Brian Howell
Aug 17, 2024
Brian Jeffrey Howell, 61, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Born in West Palm Beach, FL on March 13, 1963 he was the son of the late James Howell and Connie Kinney Payne. Survivors include his mother & step-father, Connie & Keith Payne; his step-mother, Martha Jane Howell; his sister,...
Christopher Day
Aug 17, 2024
Chris Day died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 17, 2024. Chris held a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credential of Master Captain and was known by most of his friends as Captain Chris. His passion for recreational boating and water safety was more than a career, and he trained hundreds of students as a National Safe Boating Council...
Cathy Denise Davis
Aug 15, 2024
Cathy Denise Davis, 62 of Taylorsville, Georgia, was welcomed home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1962 in Guntersville, Alabama to the late Bradford Thomas and the late Lee Yarborough Thomas. Cathy loved her family, especially her grandbabies. She enjoyed photography and could carry on a conversation with anybody. Survivors include her daughter, Courtney Hann...
Amelia Billingsley
Aug 12, 2024
E. Amelia Billingsley, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at her home in Cartersville. Amelia was born October 7, 1943, in Rome, Georgia. She was the second of six children of Odis Jones and Almeda Lucas Jones. Amelia grew up in Rome and was educated at Emmanuel College, the University of Georgia, and Texas A&I University. While...
Teresa Sanchez
Aug 10, 2024
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Kathy Towe
Aug 6, 2024
Kathy Mae Harris Towe, 57 of Cartersville, passed away on Tuesday, August 6 th , 2024 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born on August 10, 1966 to the late CW "Jimmy" Harris and Jennie "Bobbie" Harris. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her brothers Curtis, Danny, and...
Patricia Fain
Aug 6, 2024
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Michelle Davis
Aug 5, 2024
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Patsy Haney
Aug 4, 2024
Patsy Viola Haney, 71, of Cartersville.GA passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Patsy was born on April 8, 1953, to the late Herman Lee Prather and the late Sara Jo Prader Prather. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Prather; sister, Beth "Cissy" Jenkins; brother, Charles Prather; brother, Bruce Prather; great grandson, Jase Stubbs; and great...
David Williams
Jul 30, 2024
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Dickie Collins
Jul 29, 2024
Dickie Junior Collins, 85 of Cartersville, GA passed quietly at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 29, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Dickie was born June 24, 1939, to D.B. and Lois Collins of Chatsworth, GA and graduated from Murray County High School in 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Collins...
Carlene Brown
Jul 24, 2024
Carlene Lavon Brown, 52 of Kingston, Georgia, departed this life on July 24, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1972 in Doctor's Inlet, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother Vera Lavon Baker McGushion and her grandmother Lou Annie Baker. Carlene grew up in Okeechobee Florida. She liked to paint, write poetry, read books, play with her...
Delia Thomas
Jul 19, 2024
Delia Mae Twilley-Hibbard, of Cartersville, passed away Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Brookside Assisted Living, surrounded by her loved ones. Born April 1st, 1937, in Paulding County, she was the daughter of the late William Rufus Twilley and Delia Mae Thomason-Twilley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hibbard, in 1977 and her son, Dale Hibbard, in...
James "Ej" Morris, Jr.
Jul 18, 2024
James "EJ" Edwin Morris, Jr., 29, of Rydal, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1995, in Cartersville, Georgia, to Terri Holand. EJ is preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Maton; grandfather, Butch Morris; and uncle, Jay Morris. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Terri and Dennis Holland; sisters, Kayla Morris and...
Donald Vacker
Jul 16, 2024
Donald Edward Vacker, 75, of Silver Creek, Georgia, formerly of Darien, Illinois and Delavan, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Vacker and the late Gertrude Brzezinski Vacker. He is also preceded in death by numerous aunts and uncles. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Vacker;...
Diane Blackmon
Jul 14, 2024
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Timmy Kilgore
Jul 14, 2024
Timothy (Timmy) Eugene Kilgore, 62 of Kingston, Georgia, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia, on July 5, 1962, to the late Tommy Kilgore and the late Bonnie Lindsey Kilgore. Timmy fought a courageous battle against cancer without fear or hesitation. He set an example for anyone to follow....
Vanessa Toland
Jul 12, 2024
Vanessa Toland, 54, passed away peacefully July 12, 2024. She was born on October 22,1969 in Houston, TX, the daughter of late Ramunes Vansauskas and Katherine Vansauskas. Vanessa was a strong outgoing woman who loved whole heartedly. She loved her Coca-Cola's, Nutter Butter cookies, and peanut butter. She also loved anything to do with Jeff Gordon or the number 24....
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