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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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Murial Jordan

Murial Jordan

Jul 4, 2009

Murial E. Jordan, 90, of Rome passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Floyd Medical Center. Born June 13, 1919 in Raton, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Eastham and the late Laura Hall Eastham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Elwin Jordan, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include...

Grady Bennett

Grady Bennett

Jul 3, 2009

Mr. Grady L. Bennett, age 87, of Rockmart, GA formerly of Rome died Friday, July 3, 2009. Mr. Bennett was born in Gordon County, GA, on October 14, 1921 the son of the late Arch Bennett and Pearl Branch Bennett. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Bennett worked for Trend Mills for twelve...

Vernie Harris

Vernie Harris

Jul 3, 2009

Vernie L. Harris, 90, of Cartersville passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 430 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120.

Norman Williams

Norman Williams

Jul 2, 2009

Mr. Norman �Lee� Williams, age 58, of 122 Malone Drive, Rome, Ga died Thursday, July 2, 2009 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Williams was born in Wilmington, N.C. on August 28, 1950 the son of the late Ead Norman Williams and Mary Harriet Humphrey Allen Williams. Prior to ill health he was employed in the construction business. Mr. Williams enjoyed...

Thomas Shell, Sr.

Thomas Shell, Sr.

Jul 2, 2009

Mr. Thomas Wayland Shell, Sr. age 78, of Rome, GA, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, in a local hospital. Mr. Shell was born in Senoyia, GA on February 2, 1931, the son of the late Charles L. Shell and Naomie McClarty Shell. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and retired from Inland Container...

Martha Simmons

Martha Simmons

Jul 2, 2009

Martha Nell Simmons, 81, of Alpharetta, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Alpharetta on September 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Blake and the late Nina Bell Grimes Blake. Martha had been employed by Ox Bow Pants Factory for a short time but finished her working years with...

Mattie Spencer

Mattie Spencer

Jul 2, 2009

Mattie Frances Tant Spencer, 89, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Heartland Hospice House. Born in Bartow County on September 25, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Tidwell and the late Mattie Garrett Tidwell. Before retiring she was the co-owner and operator of Tant�s Fruit Stand. She was preceded in death by...

Mary Jenkins

Mary Jenkins

Jul 1, 2009

Mary Kathleen Jenkins, 69, of Cartersville died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Heartland Hospice House. A native of Bartow County, Mrs. Jenkins was born May 16, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Aden Smyrna Whitley and the late Pearl Turner Whitley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loy Ray Jenkins; and her...

Myra Nieto

Myra Nieto

Jun 29, 2009

Mrs. Myra Joyce Cannon Nieto, age 65, of 5 Lionel Ct, Rome, Ga., peacefully passed away at home, in the loving arms of her family on Monday, June 29, 2009. Mrs. Nieto was born in Rome, GA on February 18, 1944, the daughter of the late Homer Lavoy Cannon and the late Eleanor Wright Cannon. She was a member...

Harold Duke

Harold Duke

Jun 29, 2009

Mr. Harold Lumpkin Duke, age 85, of Rome, GA died Monday, June 29, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Duke was born in Floyd County, GA on August 20, 1923, the son of the late Wilson Lumpkin Duke and Melinda Dabbs Duke. He retired from Rome Fire Department after thirty-three years of service. Mr. Duke was a veteran of World War...

Lola Gilmore

Lola Gilmore

Jun 29, 2009

Mrs. Lola Lillymae Lawson Gilmore, age 91, of Rome, GA, died Monday, June 29, 2009. Mrs. Gilmore was born in Floyd County, GA on January 13, 1918 the daughter of the late Lyfus Lawson and Myrtle Ingram Lawson. She was a homemaker and was a member of West End Baptist Church. Mrs. Gilmore was an avid lover of Gospel...

Troy Leachman

Troy Leachman

Jun 27, 2009

Troy Leachman, 74, of Cartersville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at his residence. Born February 22, 1935 in Bartow County, he was the son of the late John Robert Leachman, Sr. and the late Hattie Bea Chandler Leachman. He was also preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters. Troy was retired from the United States Air...

James Gunter, Sr.

James Gunter, Sr.

Jun 27, 2009

Mr. James Elbert Gunter Sr. (Jim) age 82, 115 Plymouth Road died Saturday, June 27, 2009. at his residence. Mr. Gunter was born in Birmingham Al. on November 24, 1926, the son of the late Walter Elbert Gunter and Callie Silvernail Gunter. Mr. Gunter served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He was a member...

Mary Richey

Mary Richey

Jun 26, 2009

Mary R. Richey, 48, of Cartersville passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born November 16, 1960 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of Jessie Sanford and Shirley Lowe Sanford. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ann Edalgo and Sue Commons. Mary had been employed as a manager at Wendy�s and at...

Willie Wigington

Willie Wigington

Jun 25, 2009

Mrs. Willie Mauldin "Wee Wee" Wigington, 91, of Cartersville passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009. Born January 5, 1918 in Bartow County, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar Mauldin and the late Estelle Reed Mauldin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Buford Wigington; her brothers, John Wesley (Johnnie) Mauldin and Clarence C. Mauldin;...

Martha Jett

Martha Jett

Jun 24, 2009

Martha Larue Jett, 56, of Cartersville passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born November 15, 1952 in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Grady Jett and the late Ola Gazaway Jett. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Holbrook. She was survived by her daughter, Stephanie Ferrell of Acworth....

Joel Pickel

Joel Pickel

Jun 24, 2009

Joel Eugene Pickel, 57, of Cartersville passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born April 1, 1952 in Cartersville, he was the son of Nelle Mulkey Pickel and the late Mark Joseph Pickel. Joel was a graduate of Cass High School, Class of 1970. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and...

Brian Wehunt

Brian Wehunt

Jun 22, 2009

Brian Stacy Wehunt, 42, of Cartersville died Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Cartersville Medical Center. Born March 27, 1967 in Cartersville, he was the son of the late Clayton Wehunt and Myrtle Ingram Wehunt. Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing and was considered a quiet person who preferred to keep to himself. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Shirley...

Lewis Dorsett

Lewis Dorsett

Jun 21, 2009

Mr. Lewis Howard �Bud� Dorsett, age 83, of Rome, GA, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Dorsett was born in Floyd County, GA on April 9, 1926, the son of the late William Howard Dorsett and Edrie Leigh Lloyd. He worked with Carolina Freight for thirty-two years and then went to Spears Mattress for twelve years. Mr....

Ruby Horn

Ruby Horn

Jun 19, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Horn age 86, of Rome, GA, died Friday, June 19, 2009. Mrs. Horn was born in Floyd County, GA on January 27, 1923, the daughter of the late Daniel Breeden and Eveline Richardson Breeden. She was a member of Mount Alto Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for forty years at New Armuchee Baptist Church. Mrs. Horn...

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