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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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Addie Wynn

Addie Wynn

Dec 11, 2005

Mrs. Addie Sue Wynn, age 88, of 121 Rowln Road, Ellenwood, GA, died Sunday, December 11, 2005, in a hospital.Mrs. Wynn was born in Floyd County, GA on April 23, 1917, the daughter of the late James Sim and Pearl Florence Crowe Casey. She was a homemaker and a member of Desota Park Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...

Mary Riggins

Mary Riggins

Dec 7, 2005

Mrs. Mary Hartzog Riggins, age 90, of 2 Russell Field Road, Rome, GA, died Wednesday, December 7, 2005, in Texas.Mrs. Riggins was born in Jackson County, FL, on August 1, 1915, the daughter of the late C.P. Hartzog and Docia Franklin Hartzog. She was a longtime member of the Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church and a member of the Bessie...

Carolyn Donathan

Carolyn Donathan

Dec 3, 2005

Ms. Carolyn Ruth Donathan, age 79, of 2077 Floyd Springs Road, Armuchee, GA, died December 3, 2005, in a local hospital.Ms. Donathan was born in Fredricktown, MO, on November 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Joe and Ruth McFarland Combs. She retired from Southwestern Bell as a secretary. Ms. Donathan is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, April...

Donald Spurlin

Donald Spurlin

Nov 17, 2005

Mr. Donald Lee Spurlin, age 66, of Rockmart, GA, died November 17, 2005.Mr. Spurlin was born in Floyd County on May 13, 1939, the son of Charlie Lee Spurlin and the late Eula Keener Spurlin. He was a member of West Rome Baptist Church and served in the United States Army as a military policeman. At the time of his...

Janie Peterson

Janie Peterson

Nov 15, 2005

Mrs. Janie Carol Christian Peterson, age 84, of 400 East 8th Street, Rome, GA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at her residence.Mrs. Peterson was born in California on August 8, 1921, the daughter of the late Martin Addison and Annie Gaylor Christian. She was a member of North Rome United Methodist Church and in her earlier years she had attended...

William Johnston

William Johnston

Nov 12, 2005

Mr. William Robert "Bobby" Johnston, Jr., age 57, of 11 Eden Drive, Rome passed away on Monday, December 12, 2005.Mr. Johnston was born in Floyd County, GA on June 19, 1948, the son of Joyce Butler Johnston and the late William Robert Johnston, Sr. He attended Belmont Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston had managed Maxwell Furniture, was an owner/ operator of...

Jennie Hudgins

Jennie Hudgins

Nov 10, 2005

Mrs. Jennie Pilgrim Hudgins, age 96, of 1530 Ward Mountain Road, Rome, GA, died Thursday, November 10, 2005.Mrs. Hudgins was born in Polk County, GA on April 17, 1909 to the late John Henry Pilgrim and Jennie Irene Miller Pilgrim. Prior to retirement she was associated with Flint River Cotton Mill for four years and Anchor Rome for 29 years....

Betty Cadle

Betty Cadle

Nov 8, 2005

Mrs. Betty Jo Eley Cadle, age 71, of 2260 Rome Highway, Cedartown, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 09, 2005.Mrs. Cadle was born in Bartow County, Georgia on August 10, 1934 the daughter of the late William H. Eley and Kanzady Roberson Eley. She had lived most of her life in Rome and Floyd County and was a...

Lucille Hardy

Lucille Hardy

Nov 8, 2005

Mrs. Mattie Lucille Hardy, age 86, of 9 Kris Drive, Rome, GA, died Tuesday morning, November 8, 2005, at her residence.Mrs. Hardy was born in Cleveland, TN, on January 23, 1919, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Gunter. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for the greater part of her life and was a...

Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Nov 7, 2005

Ms. Janet J. Nelson of 122 Hycliff Road, Rome passed away on Monday, November 7, 2005 at her residence.Mrs. Nelson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on July 26, 1935, the daughter of the late William Edward Speirs and Elizabeth Reid Speirs. She had been a resident of Floyd County for 50 years and was of the catholic faith. Mrs. Nelson...

Lois Johnston

Lois Johnston

Oct 31, 2005

October 31, 2005, in a local hospital.Mrs. Johnston was born in the Barnsley Gardens Area of Bartow County, GA, on January 25, 1914, to the late "NJ" Barnes and Minnie Mae Lanham Barnes. While growing up in this area she was a seamstress for Mrs. Addie Sailor heir to the Barnsley Estate. Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Blue...

Timothy Law

Timothy Law

Oct 27, 2005

Mr. Timothy M. Law, age 44, of 342 McGrady Road, Rome, GA, died Thursday, October 27, 2005.A native of Rome and Floyd County, Tim was born on September 8, 1961, the son of Emmett J. Law and the late Doris Marie Anderson Law. He had lived the greater part of his life in Rome and Floyd County and was a...

Lucille Mcdonald

Lucille Mcdonald

Oct 27, 2005

Mrs. Lucille P. McDonald, age 78, of 617 Elliott Drive, Rome, GA, died Thursday morning, October 27, 2005, at her residence.Mrs. McDonald was born on September 11, 1927, the daughter of the late Verlon "Burl" and Lenice Little Poteet. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County since the fall of 1954, moving here from Murphy, NC. Mrs....

Joseph Summerville, Sr.

Joseph Summerville, Sr.

Oct 22, 2005

Mr. Summerville was born in Cherokee County, AL on June 21, 1918, the son of the late Lucky and Maebelle Weaver Summerville. He was a veteran in the United States Army during World War II serving as a staff sergeant. He also received a bronze star. Prior to retirement Mr. Summerville was associated with Lockheed for over 30 years. Mr....

Betty Owens

Betty Owens

Oct 20, 2005

Mrs. Betty Sue Owens, age 73, of 6 Sycamore Street, Rome, GA, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, in a local hospital.Mrs. Owens was born in Floyd County on December 18, 1931, daughter of the late James (Jim) and Hattie Amerson Bledsoe. She retired from Northwest Regional Hospital and attended East Calhoun Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs...

Billy Quick

Billy Quick

Oct 18, 2005

Mr. Billy Joe Quick, age 69, of 830 Kerce Road, Kingston, GA passed away Tuesday morning,October 18, 2005, at his residence.Mr. Quick was born in Floyd County on September 21, 1936, son of the late Robert and Frances Ely Quick. He was employed for 30 years with Soutern Wholesale. Prior to his final retirement Mr. Quick was associated with Fred's...

Christopher Milstead

Christopher Milstead

Oct 17, 2005

Infant Christopher Lee Milstead, two days old, of 2034 Maple Avenue SW, Rome, GA died Wednesday, October 19, 2005, in a local hospital.Christopher was born in Floyd County on October 17, 2005, the son of Ramona Pointer and Bobby Milstead.In addition to Christopher's parents he is survived by one brother, Bobby Milstead, Jr. of Rome, GA; one sister, Destiny Milstead...

James Owens

James Owens

Oct 15, 2005

Mr. James "Buddy" Geston Owens, age 77, of 3 Meadow Lane, Rome, GA, died Saturday, October 15, 2005, in a local hospital.A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Owens was born on September 30, 1928, to the late Clifford E. Owens and Amanda Ashworth Owens. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Mason and a member...

Hildon Baker

Hildon Baker

Oct 13, 2005

Mr. Alpha "Hildon" Baker, age 76, of 372 Turkey Mountain Rd., Armuchee, GA, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, in a local hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mr. Baker, was born on May 16, 1929, to the late Hinton Baker and Lena Mae Sentell Baker. He was a veteran of the United...

James Dutton

James Dutton

Oct 12, 2005

Mr. James Oliver Dutton, age 73, of 1578C Booze Mountain Road, Silver Creek, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at a local medical center.Mr. Dutton was born in Floyd County, GA on October 10, 1932, the son of the late Floyd Dutton and Emma Shedd Dutton. He was a life long resident of Floyd County and was of...

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