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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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Joseph Cline

Joseph Cline

Apr 30, 2024

Joseph Lamar Cline, 56 of White, Georgia, left to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024 in Cartersville.  He was born on September 9, 1967 in Rome, Georgia, to James Cline and Theresa Lee Cline.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dora & Curan Lee and Grace Holmes & Louis Cline. Joseph was a graduate of Cass...

Lula Annette "Cookie" Green

Lula Annette "Cookie" Green

Apr 29, 2024

Lula Annette "Cookie" Green, 81, of Cartersville, Georgia, left to be with the lord on Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Paul Greer and the late Mary Hamaker Greer. Cookie is also preceded in death by her daughters, Darlene Thomas and Tabatha Roberson; brother, Pete Greer; and sister-in-law, Janice...

Dora Forsyth

Dora Forsyth

Apr 28, 2024

Dora Vivian Lee Forsyth, 87, of Kingston passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Cartersville, Georgia on April 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Homer Lee and the late Henrietta Cox Lee. Dora is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Forsyth and eight brothers and sisters. Being a longtime member of Macedonia Baptist...

Thomas (Tommy) Lee Blanton

Thomas (Tommy) Lee Blanton

Apr 27, 2024

Thomas (Tommy) Lee Blanton, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on January 18, 1938, in Crab Orchard, KY, the son of William J. and Mary (Saylor) Blanton. Proceeded in death by brothers, Marvin J. Blanton and John William Blanton; parents, William J. and Mary E. Blanton; and wife, Bobbie Sue (Lanham) Blanton. Survivors are God Children,...

William "Goat" King

William "Goat" King

Apr 27, 2024

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Robert Boyd

Robert Boyd

Apr 20, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Lee Boyd, 87, of Cartersville passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home. Born in Maryville, Tennessee on November 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Marion Boyd and the late Geraldine Smith Boyd.  He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Margie Lois Boyd; his son Danny Lee Boyd;...

Alexander Smart

Alexander Smart

Apr 16, 2024

Alexander Bradley Smart, 35, was welcomed home on April 16, 2024 in Cartersville.  He was born on November 15, 1988 in Rome, Georgia to Clive P. Smart and Kimberly M. Smart. Alex, or lovingly known as "Big Bubba", was a member of the Kingston Masonic lodge and a bee keeper and farmer by trade.  He graduated from Cass High School...

Marshall Allen

Marshall Allen

Apr 11, 2024

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Howard Stephens

Howard Stephens

Apr 10, 2024

Howard Lee Stephens, 87, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Cartersville, GA on October 24, 1936 to the late Leroy Stephens and the late Elizabeth Whitener. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Jean Stephens; son, David Stephens; grandparents, Tom and Lily Beryl Stephens; grandson, Russell Carr; great granddaughter,...

Jeanette Hayes

Jeanette Hayes

Apr 9, 2024

Jeanette Hayes, 69, of Cartersville, Ga passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born in Duluth, Ga on January 28th, 1955 to the late Claude and Lila Overby. She is proceeded in death by her identical twin sister, Jenell Hackett, older sister Geraldine Hammonds, older brother Colquit Overby, daughter Niki Hayes, and great- grand daughter Allison Williamson ....

Malia Weiss

Malia Weiss

Apr 8, 2024

Malia Alexandria "Christian" Weiss, 26, passed away Monday April 8th, 2024. She was born February 17, 1998 in Marietta, GA to Jennifer Christian and Paul Wilson. She is proceeded to death by her mother Jennifer Christian. Malia was very out going and loved goin on adventures, hanging out with friends and family, and enjoying life. She left behind her children...

Jesse Abernathy

Jesse Abernathy

Apr 5, 2024

Jesse James Abernathy, 88 of Taylorsville, Georgia, was welcomed home on April 5, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1935 in Kingston, Georgia, to the late Bart Abernathy and the late Lesie Hubbard Abernathy.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Martha G. Abernathy; his...

Phyllis June Nelson (Vogt)

Phyllis June Nelson (Vogt)

Apr 4, 2024

Phyllis June Nelson Born to the late Lloyd and Vella Vogt on December 14, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas. Graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Music, she taught music to elementary students throughout her career. She married James Nelson on June 21st, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas, and moved to Colorado Springs in 1967. Phyllis became the...

James "Herb" Deshazo

James "Herb" Deshazo

Apr 3, 2024

James Herbert "Herb" DeShazo, 86 of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on April 3, 2024.  He was born on November 22, 1937 in Hartford, Alabama to the late James M. DeShazo and the late Edna Meadows DeShazo.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Barbara Anne DeShazo and his great grandson, Teddy...

Judith "Judy" Espitia (Carman)

Judith "Judy" Espitia (Carman)

Apr 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce that Judith (Judy) Espitia, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family.  She was a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished grandmother who brought joy to all who knew her. Judy had an unwavering love for her family, finding her greatest happiness in their company. ...

Queen Heather Rochelle Perkins

Queen Heather Rochelle Perkins

Apr 2, 2024

Queen Heather Rochelle Perkins, age 46, of Cartersville, Georgia, sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born as royalty on May 30, 1977, in Sumter, South Carolina, Queen Heather was the daughter of Ronald B. Griffith Jr. & the late Mary Elsteroth. She is also preceded in death by her great-niece...

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Apr 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Harris, 73 of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on April 1, 2024 at Floyd Medical Center.  She was born on April 12, 1950 in Rome, Georgia to the late William Jarrett and Lena Yancey Jarrett. Barbara loved cats and had for many years.  She adored her fur baby, Wickett.  She was a good woman; not your average lady.  She...

Mattie Marvine Shore

Mattie Marvine Shore

Mar 28, 2024

Mattie Marvine Shore, age 93, of White, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Rome, Georgia. Born on March 22, 1931, in White, Georgia, Marvine was the daughter of the late John & Delia Brown Huskins. She is also preceded in death by her first husband Kendall Barnett, her second husband Benjamin Shore; her grandsons Joey Barnett and...

William "Henry" Freeman Sr.

William "Henry" Freeman Sr.

Mar 26, 2024

William "Henry" Freeman Sr., age 70, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on January 8, 1954, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late James Roy Freeman & Doris Margaret Freeman. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, William Zachary...

Christopher Barrett

Christopher Barrett

Mar 24, 2024

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