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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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April Robinson

April Robinson

Oct 30, 2009

April Dawn Robinson, 33, of Cartersville died Friday, October 30, 2009 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born August 4, 1976 in Marietta, she was the daughter of Daniel Robinson and Zandra Farist Williford. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Felton Farist, Earl Williford, Ken Wiley, and Tom Robinson; and her grandmother, Dorothy Williford. Survivors include her children, Candice Brookshire,...

Ana Berrios

Ana Berrios

Oct 30, 2009

Ana Francisca Torres de Berrios, 72, of Adairsville died October 30, 2009 at her residence. Born November 6, 1936 in El Salvador, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Torres and the late Rosa Maria Cabeza DeTorres. Mrs. Torres de Berrios had been self-employed in the medical field until her retirement. She loved her family and taught them...

Alfred Head

Alfred Head

Oct 30, 2009

Alfred Calhoun �A.C. Tick� Head, Jr., 84, of Cartersville died Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome. Born September 12, 1925 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late Alfred Calhoun Head, Sr. and the late Ruby Viola Potts Head. A.C. served his country in the United States Army during World War II...

James Eaves

James Eaves

Oct 30, 2009

Mr. James Robert Eaves age 67 of Rome, GA died Friday, October 30, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Eaves was born in Centre,Alabama on August 6, 1942 the son of the late William Thomas Eaves and Bessie Walker Phillips Eaves. He retired from Mount Vernon Mills and served in the United States Navy. Mr. Eaves enjoyed western and science...

Marion Crider

Marion Crider

Oct 29, 2009

Mr. Marion Samuel �Sam� Crider, age 76, of Rome, GA died Thursday, October 29, 2009 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Crider was born in St. Clair County, Alabama on July 31, 1933, the son of the late Lloyd Crider and Nancy Lambert Crider. He retired from Greenwood Mills and served in the United States Army. Mr. Crider loved taking his...

Eula Moore

Eula Moore

Oct 27, 2009

Mrs. Eula B. Moore age 91, of Rome, GA died Thursday, October 27, 2009, at 5th Avenue Healthcare following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was born in Lavonia, GA on September 15, 1918, the daughter of the late General Smith and Pauline Beasley Smith. She was a member of North Rome United Methodist Church for over forty years and...

Joseph Myer

Joseph Myer

Oct 25, 2009

Mr. Joseph D. �Joe� Myer, age 88, of Rome, GA died Saturday, October 25, 2009, in a local hospital. Mr. Myer was born in Cherokee County, AL on January 7, 1921, the son of the late Dedrich Myer and Cora Edge Myer. He retired from Fox Manufacturing Furniture Company and was a long time member of North Rome Church of...

Danny Babb

Danny Babb

Oct 24, 2009

Danny Rae Babb, 40, of Cartersville passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Born June 13, 1969 in East Point he was the son of Mary Jo Floyd Babb and the late Carlton W. Babb. He was also preceded in death by his twin daughters, Melissa Marie and Crystal Renee Babb. Danny was employed as a heavy equipment...

Elaine Burnett

Elaine Burnett

Oct 22, 2009

Mrs. Elaine Hulsey Burnett,age 71, of Rome, GA, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 in a Rome health care facility. Mrs. Burnett was born in Cedartown, GA on June 25, 1938, the daughter of the late Alexander Hulsey and Mae Carol Hulsey. Mrs. Burnett worked for a period of 10 years with Springwood Nursing Home. She worked at Floyd Medical...

Dennis Biggers

Dennis Biggers

Oct 22, 2009

Dennis L. Biggers, 52, of Cartersville died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date. Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120 is serving the family of Dennis L. Biggers.

Robert Reid

Robert Reid

Oct 21, 2009

Mr. Robert Joel Reid, age 90, of Rome, GA, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Reid was born in Luthersville, GA on December 11, 1918, the son of the late Colonel Reno Reid and Mattie Joe Rowe Reid and had lived in Floyd County since 1953 when he was hired by Kraft to start up...

Gillie Arther

Gillie Arther

Oct 19, 2009

Mrs. Gillie Ann Arther, age 84, of Rome, GA, died Monday, October 19, 2009 in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Arther wasd born in Belleville, Illinois on September 29, 1925. Prior to retirement Mrs. Arther was employed as a licensed practical nurse with Floyd Hospital. She was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs....

Clyde Mowry

Clyde Mowry

Oct 19, 2009

Mr. Clyde Franklin Mowry, age 85, of Rome, GA, died Monday, October 19, 2009 in a local hospital. Mr. Mowry was born September 25, 1924, the son of the late Curtis Mowry and Flossie Riggle Mowry. Mr. Mowry was an automobile mechanic and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mowry was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis...

Jaden Beard

Jaden Beard

Oct 18, 2009

Jaden Patrick Beard, infant son of Jeremy and Candice McBurnett Beard, died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Randy and Linda McBurnett, paternal-grandparents, Dennis and Elaine Beard; maternal great-grandmother, Ann McBurnett, maternal-great-grandmother, Donnie Peek, paternal-great-grandfather, Thurman Heath. A number of aunts, uncles and cousins also...

Helen Vandyke

Helen Vandyke

Oct 18, 2009

Helen Vandyke, 74, of White died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at her residence. Born October 11, 1935 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of the late Jud LeeRoy Atkinson and the late Reatha Simpson Atkinson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Vandyke; her brothers and sister-in-law, J. D. and Lillie Bell Atkinson and James...

Ella Crabtree

Ella Crabtree

Oct 16, 2009

Ella Dee Crabtree, 68, of Cartersville passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at her residence. Born in Rinnie, Tennessee on June 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry Simcox and the late Viller Key Simcox. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Cody Crabtree; her brothers, Barney and Doug Simcox; and her sisters, Celola...

Melba Rakestraw

Melba Rakestraw

Oct 16, 2009

Melba S. Rakestraw, 52, of Taylorsville died Friday, October 16, 2009 at her residence after a thirteen year battle with A.L.S. Born June 26, 1957 in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Wanda Follis Carroll of Taylorsville. Melba attended Euharlee Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking and reading. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Wanda and Sammy Carroll; her...

Benjamin Downard

Benjamin Downard

Oct 13, 2009

Benjamin Scott Downard, 43, of Hillsborough, North Carolina and formerly of Cartersville died on October 13, 2009 at his residence. Born February 23, 1966 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Janet L. Cummins and the late Melvin L. Downard, Sr. Survivors include his son, Andrew Scott Downard of Cartersville; his step-son, Joshua Andrew Fehr of Hillsborough, North...

James Atkins

James Atkins

Oct 13, 2009

Mr. James Calvin �J.C.� Atkins age 81, of Rome, GA, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 in a local hospital. Mr. Atkins was born in Floyd County, GA on March 18, 1928, the son of the late John L. Atkins and Susie Ables Atkins. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, but attended Unity Baptist Church. Mr. Atkins retired from...

Roy Fowler

Roy Fowler

Oct 13, 2009

Mr. Roy Anthony �Tony� Fowler, age 58, of Dallas, GA died Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Mr. Fowler was born in Pickens County, GA on December 20, 1950, the son of the late Clyde Fowler and Elaine Padgett Fowler. Mr. Fowler was a 1968 graduate of East Rome High School and a 1972 graduate of of Berry College. He was employed...

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