Obituaries

Sep 7, 2012

Barbara Ann Beck, 52, of Cartersville died Friday, September 7, 2012 at a local hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Oak Hill Cemetery. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Barbara Beck; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.

Sep 5, 2012

Mrs. Leonice "Lee" Roddy, 81, of Cartersville, passed away Wednesday, September 05, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, July 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Simpson Garmon and the late Ruby Irene Atkinson Garmon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Roddy; her sister, Bobbie...

Sep 4, 2012

Mr. Robert "Doug" Hardin, 79, of Cartersville died Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at Kathy Cares Hospice. A native of Bartow County, born December 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Silas Hardin and the late Odessa Howell Hardin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Rhetta Watts and his sister, Frances Garland....

Sep 3, 2012

Mr. William C. "Bill" Martin, 80, of Cartersville, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at his residence. Born March 30, 1932 in Commerce, Georgia, he was a son of the late Luther Connie Martin and the late Lillie Bell Watson Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of the Cartersville Church of God, and proudly served our Country as a veteran of...

Sep 2, 2012

Reverend Wm. Harley Gayton, 71, of Adairsville, left this world on Sunday, September 02, 2012 to rest in the arms of Abraham. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his children, after a brief illness. Born April 17, 1941 in Acworth, he was a son of the late Silas Gayton and the late Alma Segars Gayton. Reverend Harley Gayton...

Sep 1, 2012

Mrs. Bettie Rae Nix, 66, of Cartersville passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at her residence. Born December 3, 1945 in Tallahassee, Florida she was the daughter of the late Harvey Smith and the late Daisy Whitfield Smith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Smith and Alvin Smith. Bettie was a homemaker and of the Baptist...

Aug 31, 2012

Aug 30, 2012

Mrs. Joan Faye Coker, 68, of Cartersville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Chatsworth Healthcare Center. Born in Floyd County on May 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late J.W. Cabe and the late Lois Gilbert Cabe . Mrs. Coker was a cosmetologist before retirement. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her...

Aug 30, 2012

Mr. Clyde E. Hilburn, 81, of Taylorsville, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his residence under the care of Heartland Hospice. Born November 8, 1930 in Cartersville, he was a son of the late Walter Henry "Will" Hilburn and the late Mittie Mae Gravley Hilburn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Felton, and Walter Henry; his...

Aug 28, 2012

Ms. Jeanette Collins Jones, 67, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Cartersville Medical Center. The family will hold a private service. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to serve the family of Jeanette Collins Jones; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.

Aug 28, 2012

Mrs. Mary G. Hames, 75, of Cartersville, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at a local hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, May 24, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Hadar Leapold Noren and the late Anna Linnea Nelson Noren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Hames; her sister,...

Aug 23, 2012

Mr. James Stephens, Jr., age 60, died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at his residence. Born in Japan, November 23, 1951, he was the son of the late James J. Stephens, Sr. and the late Kiku Stephens. Mr. Stephens was previously employed by PTI and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his son,...

Aug 23, 2012

Sarah Enloe Munn (June 3, 1926- August 23, 2012) spent her life serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, her community and the hundreds of Special Education children she would teach. She often reminded people, "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Her life was one filled with joy...

Aug 22, 2012

Mr. Todd Alan Bigbee, 50, of Taylorsville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, April 13, 1962, he was the son of Ronald Daryl Bigbee and Elaine Fitzgerald Williams. Todd was self-employed as a stone mason. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, surfing and riding skateboards. He is...

Aug 20, 2012

Lucy Azlee Gravitt Cantrell, 87, of Cartersville, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at a local hospital. A native of Bartow County, she was born November 24, 1924 to the late Jeff Gravitt and the late Fannie Gossett Gravitt. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Billy Cantrell and a daughter, Judy Hogan. Mrs. Cantrell...

Aug 20, 2012

Mr. Jack Rodney Vaught, 61, of Cartersville, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Redmond Hospital in Rome. Born June 26, 1951 in Longview, Texas, he was a son of the late Jack Rube Vaught and the late Lauris Heath Vaught. Mr. Vaught received his Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas and worked for...

Aug 17, 2012

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Kohl, 58, of Cartersville, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at her residence. Born November 18, 1953 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Carl Stringer and the late Edith Kathleen Owens Stringer. She was a member of First Congregational Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Aug 16, 2012

Mr. Wayne Forrest Kaylor, 62, of Cartersville, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at a local hospital. Born in Alabama, March 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Lloyd Marvin Kaylor and the late Jewell Rush Kaylor. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Lee Kaylor. Mr. Kaylor was retired from General Motors and...

Aug 16, 2012

Mr. Dave Miskey, 50, of Cartersville, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at his residence. Born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, August 29, 1961, and was the son of Richard Miskey and Lori Miskey. Mr. Miskey enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Billings Miskey of Cartersville; his parents, Lori and Richard Miskey of Cartersville;...

Aug 15, 2012

Mr. James Morgan Whitener, 59, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Bartow County March 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Hubert James Whitener and the late Mary Pauline Robertson. Along with his parents he is preceded by his brothers, Larry, Mark and Tony Whitener. Survivors include his...