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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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Brenda Miller

Brenda Miller

Feb 12, 2010

Miss Brenda Fay Miller, age 63 of Shannon, GA. died Friday, February 12, 2010 at her residence. Miss Miller was born in Floyd County, GA on September 25, 1946 and was raised by her grandparents the late Homer and Annie Mae Parris. She has spent her entire life in Rome and Floyd County. She was of the Baptist faith....

Thomas Sligh

Thomas Sligh

Feb 12, 2010

Thomas Lee Sligh, 67, of Cartersville passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center. Born October 23, 1942 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late George Robert Sligh and the late Leanna Shepherd Sligh. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Talmadge Sligh and Clyde Sligh; and his sister, Alice Sligh Brock....

Roy Silvers

Roy Silvers

Feb 11, 2010

Mr. Roy James Silvers, age 78, of 115 Larkspur Lane, Rome, GA died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Fifth Avenue Health Care Center following a long illness. Mr. Silvers was born in Murray County, GA on December 26, 1931 to the late Charlie E. Silvers and Beatrice Holder Silvers. Mr. Silvers grew up in Rome and was a graduate of...

Louise Sherman

Louise Sherman

Feb 9, 2010

Mrs. Louise Tucker Sherman age 83, of Rome, GA, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in a local hospital. Mrs. Sherman was born in Jefferson County, Arkansas on February 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Leslie Daniel Tucker and Vivian Lee Ramick Tucker. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing Bridge. Mrs. Sherman attended Pine Bluff High...

Maurice Hines

Maurice Hines

Feb 7, 2010

Mr. Maurice Scott Hines was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on April 16, 1962. He passed away February 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Chaves Hines; three children, Maurice Scott Hines, Jr., Joshua Kyle Hines, and Sharon Virginia Hines; parents, Tommy and Gingie Hines of Newberry, FL; and two brothers, Tommy Hines, Jr. of Woodbury, KY,...

Mable Harmon

Mable Harmon

Feb 6, 2010

Mable Harmon, 89, of Fairmount died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born May 26, 1920 in Waleska, she was the daughter of the late Walt Jenkins and the late Antimire Richards Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Olin Sodie Harmon, and several brothers and sisters. Mable was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Martha Mcever

Martha Mcever

Feb 6, 2010

Martha Mathison McEver, 83, of Cartersville died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born March 9, 1926 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of the late George Howard Lowery and the late Rachel Coreen Dyar Lowery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Weldon McEver. Martha was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Robert Harrell

Robert Harrell

Feb 6, 2010

Robert C. Harrell, Sr., 95, formerly of the Waldrop Assisted Living Center, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at his residence. Born July 20, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Percy Harrell and the late Mary Lea Williams Harrell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ethelyn McDonald Harrell. Mr. Harrell served...

Lois Butler

Lois Butler

Feb 6, 2010

Mrs. Lois Butler of Rome, GA died February 6, 2010, in a Rome healthcare facility. Mrs. Butler was born in Fulton County, KY on August 30, 1920, the daughter of the late James Holly and Sally Hammond Holly. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Butler was married on April of 1938 to James B. Butler,...

Millie Holcomb

Millie Holcomb

Feb 4, 2010

Millie Jane Holcomb, 77, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born February 7, 1932 in Aragon, she was the daughter of the late Jesse W. Collett and the late Mary Ellen Teague Collett. Millie had a passion for painting during her lifetime. Survivors include her son Randall Holcomb of Canton and daughter Janet...

Ruby Smith

Ruby Smith

Feb 1, 2010

Ruby Lee Smith, 69, of Cartersville passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Rome. Born January 12, 1941 in Marietta, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Shutley and the late Geraldine Price Shutley. She was also preceded in death by both of her husbands, Garney Ledford and James Smith; and her daughter,...

Larry Edwards, Sr.

Larry Edwards, Sr.

Feb 1, 2010

Larry Hugh Edwards Sr., 58, of Cartersville died Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born September 26, 1951 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late Albert Edwards and the late Leaner Lou Cox Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Edwards. Survivors include his son, Larry Edwards Jr. and his wife,...

Donna Ellis

Donna Ellis

Jan 29, 2010

Donna Jean Osborn Ellis, 71, of Cartersville passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born July 30, 1938 in Rossville, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Brilles Osborn Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Cline Osborn. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Brilles Osborn Jr.; her sister, Sandra Osborn;...

Lewis Oakes, Jr.

Lewis Oakes, Jr.

Jan 28, 2010

Mr. Lewis Henry Oakes, Jr. age 84, of Monticello, GA died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at his home. Mr. Oakes was born in Floyd County, GA on October 7, 1925, the son of the late Lewis Henry Oakes, Sr. and Susie Blalock Oakes. He served in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Flowers Baking...

Jeanelle Thomas

Jeanelle Thomas

Jan 28, 2010

Jeanelle Free Thomas, 79, of Cartersville died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. In declining health since August, she now has perfect health in her heavenly home. Born May 15, 1930 in Polk County, Georgia, Jeanelle helped out on the family farm and learned to be a great cook. Her peach cobblers, black walnut cakes, and...

Kenneth Nipper

Kenneth Nipper

Jan 26, 2010

Kenneth (Ken) Nipper, 69, of Kingston died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Floyd Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120.

William Richardson, Sr.

William Richardson, Sr.

Jan 26, 2010

Mr. William Rae �Bill� Richardson, Sr. age 84, of Rome, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Mr. Richardson was born on February 3, 1925, the son of the late Walter Richardson and Lynda Morgan Richardson. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Georgia Kraft as...

Billy Land

Billy Land

Jan 26, 2010

Mr. Billy Walton Land age 78, of Rome, GA, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in a local hospital. Mr. Land was born in Cartersville, GA on November 13, 1931, the son of the late Walton Theodore Land and Claira Mae Lanham Land. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After serving in the Korean War...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Jan 24, 2010

Mrs. Patricia Ann Smith, age 65, of 1321 Radio Springs Road, Rome, GA passed away on Sunday morning, January 24, 2010, in a local hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Cherkoee County, AL on January 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Dexter Bishop and Ora Ashley Bishop. In addition to her parents Mrs. Smith was preceded in death...

Myrtle Powell

Myrtle Powell

Jan 24, 2010

Myrtle Stancil Powell, 89, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Maple Ridge Health Care Center. Born October 14, 1920 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Stancil and the late Susan Willis Stancil. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Powell. Survivors include her nephew and his wife, P.J. and Brandee...

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