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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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Ola Fricks

Ola Fricks

Dec 8, 2010

Ms. Ola Marie Fricks age 82, of Rome, GA, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Ms. Fricks was born in Floyd County, GA, on April 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Durand O. Fricks and Pearl Satcher Fricks. She worked for Champion Garment for forty-two years. Mrs. Fricks was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...

Charles Mckinley

Charles Mckinley

Dec 7, 2010

Charles Donald �Don� McKinley, 76, of Calhoun died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born November 19, 1934 in Knoxville, Tennessee he was the son of the late Roy Jefferson McKinley, and the late Nell Richards McKinley. He was also preceded in death by his wife of thirty-four years, Edwana Harz McKinley; and his sister, June McKinley Ogle....

Jackson Beatty, Sr.

Jackson Beatty, Sr.

Dec 6, 2010

Jackson �Clyde� Beatty, Sr., 64, of Cartersville passed away Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born April 20, 1946 in Spring Church, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold Beatty and the late Elizabeth Carnahan Beatty. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Doborsky, Bessie Bier, and Harriet Shirley. Clyde served...

Birdie Ray

Birdie Ray

Dec 6, 2010

Mrs. Birdie Margaret Ray age 98, of Rome, GA, died Monday, December 6, 2010, at her daughter�s residence. Mrs. Ray was born in Floyd County, GA, on November 6, 1912, the daughter of the late Taylor Long and Nora Henderson Long. She loved to garden, quilt, cook, and spending time with her friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Leonard Bagley

Leonard Bagley

Dec 6, 2010

Leonard Gordon Bagley, 65, of Cassville died peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 6, 2010. Born March 29, 1945 in Cassville, he was the son of the late Frank Gordon Bagley and the late Mary Linnie Adcock Bagley Lowery. Preceding him in death along with his parents are his brother, John L. �Buddy� Bagley, and his sister-in-law, Edith Blair....

Joseph Chapman, Jr.

Joseph Chapman, Jr.

Dec 3, 2010

Joseph Avery Chapman, Jr., 64, of Cartersville died Friday, December 3, 2010 at his residence. Avery as he was known to everyone was born in Rome on February 27, 1946 and was the son of the late Joseph A. Chapman, Sr. and the late Lillian Crowe Chapman. Avery had lived in Bartow County most of his life and worked...

Daniel Burger

Daniel Burger

Dec 2, 2010

Daniel Edward Burger, 60, of Adairsville passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 2, 1950 in Chatsworth, he was the son of the late Guy L. Burger and the late Louise Haynes Burger. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Martin and Jackie Burger; and his...

Imogene Thompson

Imogene Thompson

Dec 1, 2010

Imogene Miller Thompson, 78, of Cartersville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Floyd Medical Center. Born March 5, 1932 in Rome, she was the daughter of the late Henry Hillary Miller and the late Lora Stancil Miller. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Brannon. Imogene was a proud graduate of Young Harris Academy. She...

Mike Green

Mike Green

Nov 29, 2010

Michael Joseph Green, 65, of Dallas passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Wellstar Douglas Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Born August 18, 1945 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Adriane Green and the late Jean Martlin Owen Green. The son of a military family, Mike grew up in Valdosta before moving...

A. Warnock

A. Warnock

Nov 26, 2010

Mr. A. P. Warnock, age 90, of Shannon, GA died Friday, November 26, 2010 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Warnock was born in Walker County, GA on December 7, 1919, the son of the late Luther Warnock and Effie Pettitt Warnock. Mr. Warnock was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served his country during World War II. He...

Doris Powell

Doris Powell

Nov 26, 2010

Mrs. Doris Jean Powell, 75, of Taylorsville, GA, died Friday, November 26, 2010. She was a most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended Floyd Creek Baptist Church and retired from Fite Living Center where she was a cook. Mrs. Powell loved to paint, read her bible, attend church, and to feed birds and stray animals. She was...

Charles Ayers

Charles Ayers

Nov 25, 2010

Charles Vernon Ayers, 82, of Kingston passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the Cartersville Heights Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 21, 1928 in Blue Ridge, he was the husband of the late Helen S. Ayers. Mr. Ayers was a graduate of Rhinehart College and received his bachelors degree in English from The University of Georgia. A long time...

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams

Nov 23, 2010

Samuel Leroy Adams, 65, of White passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Atlanta, Georgia April 20, 1945 he was the son of the late Omer Samuel Adams and Mary Frances Craft Adams. Mr. Adams was also preceded in death by his brother, Byron Adams and his sister Karen Mica. Samuel was a man with...

Ralph Leachman

Ralph Leachman

Nov 23, 2010

Ralph Leachman, 73, of Fairmount passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his residence. A native of Bartow County, he was born July 9, 1937 and was the son of the late William Wesley Leachman and the late Bertha Goss Leachman. He was also preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters. Ralph attended Open Bible Wesleyan Church and had...

Sarah Cawthon

Sarah Cawthon

Nov 22, 2010

Mrs. Sarah Jane Saling Cawthon age 68, of Rome, GA, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Cawthon was born in Louisville, KY, on July 12, 1942, the daughter of the late Albert and Frances Emily Saling. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church and worked at Wal-mart for over thirteen years. Mrs. Cawthon enjoyed the...

Walter Miller

Walter Miller

Nov 22, 2010

Walter Goodwin Miller, 82, of Cartersville passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised on Awtrey Church Road in Acworth, he was the son of the late R.Q. Miller and the late Luna Goodwin Miller. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Fannie Keever Miller, and several...

Robert Bollinger

Robert Bollinger

Nov 21, 2010

Robert V. Bollinger, 49, of Cartersville died suddenly Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. Born in Marion, Ohio, July 7, 1961, he was the son of Melvin Bollinger and the late Donna Ruth Seal Bollinger. Robert was employed by Premier Construction as a project manager. He was a huge Ohio State fan and enjoyed watching...

Helen Swanson

Helen Swanson

Nov 20, 2010

Mrs. Helen Christine Brannon Swanson age 80, of Rome, GA, died Saturday, November 20, 2010. Mrs. Swanson was born in Cherokee County, AL, on December 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Vester �Tiny� Brannon and Thelma King Brannon. She retired from Pete Bakery after thirty-one years of service. Mrs. Swanson was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church where she...

Barbara Finch

Barbara Finch

Nov 18, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Sue Finch, age 75, of Adairsville, GA, died Thursday, November 18, 2010, in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Finch was born in Calhoun, GA, on June 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Carl Pelfrey and Katie Lou Sanders Pelfrey. She was a member of Adairsville Church of Christ. Mrs. Finch enjoyed her grandchildren and loved watching cooking...

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