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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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Mary Millsap

Mary Millsap

Jan 12, 2023

Mary Ruth Millsap, age 77, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away at Brookside Cartersville Senior Living on January 12, 2023. Born on July 19, 1945 in Cleveland, Tennessee, Mary was the daughter of the late Clarence & Marie Sutton Cochran. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Donald Millsap and her brother; Jimmy Cochran. Mary moved...

Sherri Zentz

Sherri Zentz

Jan 10, 2023

Sherri Renee Zentz, age 65, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Sherri was born on August 13, 1957, in Bakersfield, California to the late George Townsend an Billye Sue Williams. She is also preceded in death by her brother Jerry Townsend. Survivors include her loving husband of over 30 years, Andrew Zentz; her children...

Lucile Harris

Lucile Harris

Jan 10, 2023

Lucile Akins Harris, 99, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on January 10, 2023 at her residence. Lucile was born on January 9, 1924 to the late Benjamin Akins and the late Margaret Watkins. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Harris; sister, Gladys Bird; brothers, Henry "Buck" Akins, Chess Akins, Jess Akins,...

Hugh Boss

Hugh Boss

Jan 8, 2023

Hugh Alfred Boss Jr., 88, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, while surrounded by his family. Mr. Boss was born November 30, 1934, to the late Hugh Boss Sr. and Mary Mathis Boss. Mr. Boss is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, June Ponder Boss; parents; grandson, Gavin Brion Moore; and son...

Joshua Proctor

Joshua Proctor

Jan 4, 2023

Joshua "Josh" Michael Proctor, a longtime resident of Cartersville, Georgia, passed into the loving arms of our Savior on January 4, 2023, at the age of 46 surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 23, 1976, in Cartersville, Georgia to Mike Proctor and Cam Gentry. Josh is survived by his loving wife Stephanie Proctor, parents Mike Proctor (Wendy Proctor)...

Zackery Knox

Zackery Knox

Jan 1, 2023

Zackery Wallace Knox, 86, of Cartersville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence. Born on January 26, 1936, in Cherokee County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ossie Sloan Knox and Goldie Jane Knox. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lorie Knox, and his siblings Hazel Chastain, Irene Myrick, Frank Knox,...

Patsy Bennett

Patsy Bennett

Jan 1, 2023

Patsy Ruth Bennett, 89, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2023. Born on February 4, 1933, Patsy was the daughter of the late Harley and Kathleen Findley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lucius "booty" Bennett; daughter, Marcy Cole Lumpkin; and sisters, Martha Alice Taylor, Peggy Prather, Jane Layton, and Judy Heath. Survivors include her...

Brenda Padgett

Brenda Padgett

Dec 31, 2022

Brenda Norton Padgett, 68, of Cartersville Georgia, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1954 to Frank Norton and Shirley Cagle. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Norton; mother and step-father, Shirley and Homer Cagle; brother, Charles (Boo) Norton; brother-in-law, Johnny Collum; and mother and father-in-law, Grady and June...

Jerry Patterson

Jerry Patterson

Dec 29, 2022

Jerry Edward Patterson, age 67, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away at Northside Hospital Gwinnett on December 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 23, 1955, in Cartersville, Georgia, Jerry was the son of the late Burley Edward Patterson Jr. and Lily Marie Patterson. He is also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Patterson, and his siblings...

Jerry Lusk

Jerry Lusk

Dec 28, 2022

Ruby Ellen "Jerry" Lusk of Cartersville Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. Born on January 5, 1928 in Chatsworth Georgia, she is the daughter of the late Robert L. White and the late Belle Charles White. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Lusk; her daughter,...

Jaynell Mathis

Jaynell Mathis

Dec 27, 2022

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Phillip White

Phillip White

Dec 26, 2022

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Lucius "Booty" Bennett

Lucius "Booty" Bennett

Dec 25, 2022

Lucius "Booty" Bennett, 96, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away at home on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born on March 16, 1926, Lucius was the son of the late Sandy & Bell Bennett. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Marcy Cole Lumpkin as well as six brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Bennett; his children,...

Leda Wakeland

Leda Wakeland

Dec 23, 2022

Lucky Leda Frances Wakeland (Leda), age 76, of Cartersville, Georgia, sadly passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Leda was born on June 10, 1946, in Muscateen, Iowa to her late parents, Karrol Stropes & Martha Spence. She is also preceded by her loving daughter, Kimber Sue Wakeland-Wood. Leda is survived by her adoring husband of 59 years, Michael Lawrence...

Shirley Cross

Shirley Cross

Dec 23, 2022

Shirley Mae Cross, 76, of Cartersville, Georgia, sadly passed away at Wildwood Healthcare Center in Jasper, Georgia, on December 23, 2022. Born on July 29, 1946, Shirley was the daughter of the late Ernest Atkinson & Ruth Atkinson. She is also preceded in death by her son Littlejoe Junior Cross; her grandson Dylan James Cross; and her siblings Amos Atkinson,...

Alpha Mae Lowry

Alpha Mae Lowry

Dec 23, 2022

Alpha Mae Lowry, 69, of Jasper, passed away on December 23, 2022. Born on January 2, 1953, in Rome, Georgia, she is the daughter of the late William Freeman and the late Nora Floyd Freeman. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lowry; son, Steven Teitsort; and several brothers and sisters. Alpha is survived by her daughters,...

Vernon Thacker

Vernon Thacker

Dec 22, 2022

Vernon Eugene Thacker, 78, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2022 at his home. Born on September 30, 1944 he is the son of the late Jesse Thacker and Maggie Abernathy Thacker. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Jefferson, Doris Pope, Edna Hite, and Judy Ginn. Survivors include his...

Catherine Camp

Catherine Camp

Dec 21, 2022

Catherine Camp, 62, of Cartersville Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022. She was born on December 5, 1960 to the late Ken Jones and Eleanor Miduski Jones. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her son, Joshua Tejeda. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 21 years,...

Milton "Grandpa" Ward

Milton "Grandpa" Ward

Dec 19, 2022

Milton "Grandpa" Ward, age 82, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away at Gordon Nursing & Rehab in Calhoun, Georgia on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. "Grandpa" was born on February 5, 1940, in Rolla, North Dakota to the late Lyle and Ruth Ward. He is also preceded in death by his son Scott Ward; his daughter Audrey Ward;...

Jared Polenik

Jared Polenik

Dec 19, 2022

Jared Royal Polenik, age 36, of Cartersville, GA, tragically passed away at home on Monday, December 19, 2022. Born on December 20, 1985, in Rome, Georgia, Jared was the son of his late father Raymond Richard Polenik and his loving mother Mary Ellen Stout. Aside from his mother, Jared is also survived by his children Rylee Paige Polenik and John...

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