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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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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...

Jerry Cox

Jerry Cox

Jan 24, 2010

Jerry Jay Cox, 61, of Ranger died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at his residence. Born in Beaumont, Texas on October 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Ernest Bartow Cox and the late Nora Magalee Stokes White. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Cox and Roger Cox; and his nephew, Jeff Cox. Jerry...

Jovian Willis

Jovian Willis

Jan 24, 2010

Master Jovian Taylor Willis, infant son of Charles and Luz Willis, died Sunday, January 24, 20l0 at the Cartersville Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Luz Willis; his grandmother, Barbara Hightower; his maternal grandmother, Maria Clemencia Manzanero Cano; and his maternal grandfather, Jesus Aguilar Aguilar. No services are planned at this time. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home...

Roger Cox

Roger Cox

Jan 24, 2010

Roger Dale Cox, 57, of Ranger died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at his residence. Born in Cartersville on September 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Ernest Bartow Cox and the late Nora Magalee Stokes White. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Cox; and his brothers, Johnny Cox and Jerry Cox. Roger had...

Helena Giard

Helena Giard

Jan 23, 2010

Helena Giard, 76, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120.

Frances Mcnamee

Frances Mcnamee

Jan 22, 2010

Frances Therese McNamee, 77, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away peacefully at the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, January 22, 2010. Fran was born in Greenpointe, New York in the borough of Brooklyn, which is known to many New Yorkers as �Little Poland.� She was raised by her mother and father, John and Victoria Richards, among their family and...

Horace Raines

Horace Raines

Jan 21, 2010

Horace Clifford Raines, 61, of Cartersville died January 21, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born March 29, 1948 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late Julian Clifford Raines and the late Virginia McMillan Raines. Horace was the owner of his own towing service. He loved antique cars and spending time with his granddaughter....

Grace Sisson

Grace Sisson

Jan 20, 2010

Mrs. Grace Thomas Sisson age 95, of Rome, GA died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Sisson was born in Gordon County, GA on April 10, 1914, the daughter of the late Pleasant Lee Thomas and Annie Dora Fulton Thomas. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Sisson was dearly loved and will...

Walter Nelson

Walter Nelson

Jan 19, 2010

Walter E. Nelson, 89, formerly of Stilesboro died Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Crawfordville, Florida. Born December 9, 1920 in Bartow County, he was the son of the late Jesse Nelson and the late Clarice Goss Nelson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J.W. Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a member of Euharlee Baptist Church. He was...

Robert Bryant

Robert Bryant

Jan 18, 2010

Mr. Robert O. Bryant, age 88, of Rome, GA died Monday, January 18, 2010. Mr. Bryant was born in Fulton County, GA on June 4, 1921 to the late Fred E. Bryant and Rosa Lee Moore Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a graduate of the Daniel C. O�Keefe Junior and Senior Schools in Atlanta and the U.S. Maritime Service Academy....

Sarah King

Sarah King

Jan 18, 2010

Sarah Jo Bramblett King, 55, of Taylorsville died Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born March 16, 1954, she was a native of Bartow County and was the daughter of the late John Talmadge Bramblett and the late Shudie Howell Bramblett. Sarah Jo enjoyed NASCAR, gospel music, crocheting, and Elvis. Survivors include her husband of thirty...

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