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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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Marilyn Dower

Marilyn Dower

Aug 10, 2011

Mrs. Marilyn Joann Gemmell Dower, 70, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, November 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George Gemmell and the late Myrtle Champie Gemmell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved pet, Punkin. Mrs. Dower was of the Presbyterian Faith and was...

Peter Guereschi, Jr.

Peter Guereschi, Jr.

Aug 10, 2011

Mr. Peter William �Pete� Guereschi, Jr., 76, of Cartersville died August 10, 2011 unexpectantly from complications of COPD. He was born August 6, 1935 in East Syracuse, New York and was the son of the late Peter William Guereschi Sr. and the late Filomena Paolina Guereschi. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Joseph Guereschi of...

Bradford Horn

Bradford Horn

Aug 9, 2011

Mr. Bradford �Brad� Horn, 35, of Cartersville passed away suddenly, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. Born in Gary, Indiana on December 10, 1975, he was the son of Karen Davis Horn and the late Lee Horn. He is preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Muniz Horn of Cartersville;...

Lula Chance

Lula Chance

Aug 9, 2011

Mrs. Lula N. Chance, 91, of Cartersville went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was born in Confluence, Kentucky on June 8, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Felix Napier and the late Armilda Hoskins Napier. Preceding her in death along with her parents; is her husband, William Glover Chance;...

Herman Martin

Herman Martin

Aug 9, 2011

Mr. Herman Andrew Martin, 86, of Cartersville died Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Marietta, January 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Dewey Roster Martin and the late Gertie Smith Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Edith Ellie Tucker Martin; three sisters; and one brother....

W.T. Thacker

W.T. Thacker

Aug 7, 2011

W.T. �Big Daddy� Thacker, 82, of Cartersville passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at his residence. Born July 23, 1929 in Rome he was the son of the late Warren Thacker and the late Lille Vestabeuna Yother Thacker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lesslene Shepherd Thacker; his son, Frank Sligh; his daughter, Hazel Underwood; his brothers,...

Ida Brock

Ida Brock

Aug 7, 2011

Mrs. Ida Mae Brock, 79, of Cartersville died peacefully, Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was born in Ashburn, Georgia, May 27, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Vester Lafett White and the late Mary Rowe White. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Emmett Virgil Brock; her son, Robert Donald Brock;...

Elizabeth Fowler

Elizabeth Fowler

Aug 3, 2011

Mrs. Elizabeth (Liz) Ross Fowler, 76, of Cartersville passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Murray County, March 16, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Kenneth Harrison Ross and the late Nora Elrod Ross. Preceding her in death along with her parents is her husband, Leonard Fowler. Mrs. Fowler was of the...

Eric Lee

Eric Lee

Aug 2, 2011

Mr. Eric (E.J.) James Lee, 29, of Cartersville passed away Tuesday, August 02, 2011 from injuries sustained from a work related accident. Born in Kennesaw, Georgia, July 23, 1982, he was the son of Hubert Lee and Dale Leachman Lee Brown. He is preceded in death by his paw paws, James Lee and Pete Leachman; and his step-dad, Tim...

Harvey Hardin

Harvey Hardin

Jul 31, 2011

Harvey Don Hardin, 62, of Cartersville passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his residence. Born August 17, 1948 in Cartersville he was the son of the late Joe Hardin and the late Eva Mae Chitwood Hardin. Survivors include his fianc�e, Lillie Mitchell; his brothers, Rex Hardin, Jack Hardin, Jerry Hardin, and Robin Hardin; his four step-children; and his three...

Willard Hightower

Willard Hightower

Jul 29, 2011

Mr. Willard Hightower, 81, of Cartersville passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Sunset Memory Gardens with Rev. Wayne Richmond officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 � 2:30 p.m. at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A full obituary will...

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Jul 29, 2011

Mrs. Mary Ann Emily Carter, 63, of Rome, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, September 21, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Raymond Joseph France. Preceding her in death along with her parents is her husband, James Larry Carter. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Savior of All...

Dewey Beck

Dewey Beck

Jul 28, 2011

Mr. Dewey G. Beck, 72, of Cartersville, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, December 17, 1938 and was the son of the late Doc Gilbert Beck and the late Carrie Thames Beck. Preceding him in death along with his parents are several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife,...

Myrtle Miller

Myrtle Miller

Jul 22, 2011

Myrtle Marie Miller, 91, of Cartersville passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center. Born June 29, 1920 in Kahoka, MO she was the daughter of the late Samuel Edward Stewart and the late Mary Mae Kinard Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Eugene Blacksmith; and her second husband, Robert F....

Donald Ponder

Donald Ponder

Jul 20, 2011

Mr. Donald Roy Ponder, 73, of White, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. A native of Bartow County, born December 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Roy W. Ponder and the late Edna Estelle Rogers Ponder. Along with his parents, Mr. Ponder is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Aaron Ponder. Mr. Ponder...

Franklin Mcentire Iii

Franklin Mcentire Iii

Jul 18, 2011

Franklin �Frankie� Eugene McEntire, III, 35, of Cartersville passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. Born October 11, 1975 in Cartersville he was the son of Franklin Eugene McEntire, Jr. and Jenny Carol England. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Franklin McEntire, Sr., and Newell England. Survivors include his parents; his daughter, Kayla Michelle McEntire;...

Barbara Deboard

Barbara Deboard

Jul 17, 2011

Barbara Ann DeBoard, 74, of Cartersville died Sunday morning at her residence. A native of Bartow County, Mrs. DeBoard was born November 11, 1936 daughter of the late Aden Smyrna Whitley and Pearl Turner Whitley. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Morris Whitley, sister Kathleen Jenkins, her husband Leo DeBoard and...

Emily Jenkins

Emily Jenkins

Jul 14, 2011

Emily Victoria Jenkins, of 683 Bearden Road Douglasville and formerly of Jones St in Cartersville died Thursday morning July 14, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Polk County, GA May 22, 1925 daughter of the late James Starling and Clifford Lewis Holland. She had been a resident of Bartow County most of her life, was a homemaker...

Christiana Newman

Christiana Newman

Jul 14, 2011

Mrs. Christiana Ballard Newman, 86, of White, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Floyd Medical Center. Born in Blairsville, Georgia on March 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Calvin Bell and the late Vaul Walker Bell. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harvey Bell, Pete Bell and Kenneth Bell; and a sister, Mizie...

Cheryl Coker

Cheryl Coker

Jul 10, 2011

Cheryl Denise Coker, 55, of Cartersville passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome. Born in Cartersville on August 24, 1955 she was the daughter of the late James Warren Futral and the late Betty Reynolds Futral. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Coker; her daughters, Christy Coker, and Kim Coker; her sisters and...

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