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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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Daniel Ritter

Daniel Ritter

Sep 11, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Everett Ritter, age 82, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 11, 2023, following a brief illness. Dan was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 31, 1941, to the late Everett Arthur Ritter and Verna Emma Ritter. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Deanna Ritter and his baby brother, Kim...

Mary Cliff

Mary Cliff

Sep 8, 2023

Mary Cliff, 84 of Cartersville passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Chulio Hills in Rome. Born in Holly Springs on October 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Crafton Mullins and the late Francis Wheeler Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Stanley Millwood, and David Millwood; and her brothers, Roy Lee Mullins,...

Daniel Barton

Daniel Barton

Sep 7, 2023

Dan Barton, Class of '73, passed away on September 7, 2023 at Brookside Cartersville after a long illness. He was the star pitcher for the high school baseball team and attended Berry College on a baseball scholarship.  His senior year, he was named "Mr. Viking", an honor for Berry's top athlete.  After graduation, he worked in the carpet industry in...

Sandra Celona

Sandra Celona

Sep 5, 2023

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Jason Dicken

Jason Dicken

Sep 5, 2023

Jason Bradley Dicken, 52 of Cartersville passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in his residence. Born in Davenport, Iowa on February 25, 1971, he was the son of the late John Dicken and the late Rose Mary (Smith) Dicken. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Harmon Dicken. Survivors include his Aunt Mamie (Glen) Meyers; siblings,...

James Abernathy

James Abernathy

Sep 4, 2023

James Robert Abernathy, age 71, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. James was born in Marietta, Georgia on February 21, 1952, to the late James and Irene Abernathy. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Allen Abernathy. He is survived by his adoring wife of over 30 years,...

Steve Quick

Steve Quick

Sep 4, 2023

Steve Claud Quick, 68, of Cartersville, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born on February 14, 1955, in Rome, Georgia, he was the son of the late Claud and Margaret Quick. Steve is also preceded in death by his step-father, Walter McNabb, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Quick; daughter, Angela (Steven) Farmer; grandchildren, Addie Kate Farmer and Jake...

Dorothy "Dot" Ferguson

Dorothy "Dot" Ferguson

Sep 3, 2023

Our tears of joy and heartbreak flow freely in Euharlee as we hugged our precious Dorothy Ferguson a final farewell this side of heaven the evening of September 3, 2023, as she was welcomed into God's great forevermore by her savior Jesus Christ and loved ones gone before her. Ms. Dot, as many know her, was a long-time resident of...

Kay Crowe

Kay Crowe

Aug 31, 2023

Sharon Kay Crowe, age 76, of Cartersville, GA passed away on August 31st, 2023. She was born on June 1st, 1947, to the late James Phillip Bates and Katherine Garner Bates. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crowe. Kay is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Tammy (Chris) Wilkey and Carla (Keith) Godfrey; step-daughter and husband, Cathy...

Dorothy Roberts

Dorothy Roberts

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy Roberts, age 99, sadly passed away on August 30, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Georgia, just shy of her 100 th birthday. Dorothy was born in Georgetown, Guyana on September 5, 1923, to her late father and mother Mr. & Mrs. Parkinson. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Hilda King. She is survived...

Joan Lutz

Joan Lutz

Aug 30, 2023

Joan C. Lutz of Cartersville, GA died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 6:10 p.m. in Austell, GA after a brave battle with cancer. She was 76. Joan was born on April 15, 1947, to Michael and Thelma (Sisk) Delost in Canton, IL. She and husband John lived in Joliet, IL for many years before moving to Georgia in 2016....

Christina Dawkins

Christina Dawkins

Aug 30, 2023

Christina Dianne Dawkins, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 34. She was born on February 15, 1989, in Cartersville, Georgia, to her late father, John W Hambrick Jr, and her loving mother, Vicki Roussel. On February 15, 1989 the world became a brighter place with...

Rachel Self

Rachel Self

Aug 29, 2023

Rachel Tidwell Self, age 85, of Cartersville, Georgia, received her angel wings on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Rome, Georgia. Born on August 7, 1938, in Cartersville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Nettie Tidwell. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph N. Self. Rachel is survived by her daughters, Diane Wyatt...

Harvey Bagley

Harvey Bagley

Aug 28, 2023

Harvey John Bagley, age 71 of Cartersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday August 28, 2023. Harvey was born February 6, 1952, in Ringold, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Homer and Ada Bagley, his brother Johnny Bagley, and his beloved in-laws Buford and Pearl Elliott. Harvey was affectionately called Pops by all...

Earl Rader

Earl Rader

Aug 27, 2023

Earl Lincoln Rader, 91, of Cartersville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born on November 1, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William E Rader and Maudie Rader. He is also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Earl is survived by his wife Ruby Lee Rader; son...

Mary Ruth Turner

Mary Ruth Turner

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ruth Turner, 79, of Cartersville went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital. Born January 16, 1944, in Gilmer County, she was the daughter of the late Paulie Godfrey and Ethel Templeton. Mary was of the Baptist faith and attended Millers Chapel Full Gospel Church in White. She...

Richard Owens

Richard Owens

Aug 24, 2023

Richard Eugene Owens Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his home in Cartersville, Georgia. Richard was born in Gadsden, Alabama on February 9, 1945 to the late Sanford Joshua Owens and Artie Marie Owens (Goins). He is also preceded in death by 5 brothers, 5 sisters, and his...

Jan Staples

Jan Staples

Aug 22, 2023

Jan Staples, 82, of Cartersville passed away on August 22, 2023, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Born on January 29, 1941, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Sheesley and the late Mildred Kuntz Sheesley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Custer; and her brothers, Thomas Sheesley,...

Louise Rogers Howell

Louise Rogers Howell

Aug 22, 2023

Louise Rogers Howell, 86, of Kingston, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023.  She is preceded in death by parents, Clifford Lee and Dorothy Amos Rogers, her beloved husband of 53 years, John Dee Howell; brothers Clifford Lee Rogers, Jr. and Robert Rogers, and a son, Granger Sydney Howell. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted daughter, Shawna...

Robert Jennings

Robert Jennings

Aug 22, 2023

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