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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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Mike Freeman
Jan 18, 2023
Mike Freeman, 72, of Adairsville Georgia, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Kennestone Hospital. Born on March 10, 1950, he is the son of the late James Roy Freeman and the late Doris Margaret Freeman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Dustin Freeman; and his brother, Timothy Freeman. Survivors include his loving...
William Hall
Jan 18, 2023
William Greer Hall, 76, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Floyd Medical Center. Born on September 7, 1946, he is the son of the late Joseph Hall and Lena Hall. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Hall; sister, Debbie Hall; and brother, Jerry Hall. Survivors include his...
Steven Striplin
Jan 17, 2023
Steven (Steve) Franklin Striplin, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Steve was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 1, 1957, to W.R. and Edna Striplin. He is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Striplin; brother, William Earl; stepmother, Jo Ann Striplin; stepbrother, Phil McDonald; grandparents, Earl and Mary Patterson and William F....
Melvin B. (Barre) Allen
Jan 16, 2023
Melvin B. (Barre) Allen, Jr., 59, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on January 16, 2023. Born April 10, 1963, in Griffin, Georgia, the son of Melvin B. Allen, Sr. and Josephine G. Allen. Barre is preceded in death by his father Melvin B. Allen, Sr., and sister Linda Elaine Allen. Barre is survived by his mother Josephine G. Allen, sister...
Granger Howell
Jan 15, 2023
Granger Sidney Howell, 61, of Kingston, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Born on December 16, 1961, he was the son of the late John Dee Howell and Louise Rogers Howell. Granger was a "master mechanic" with an innate ability for building and repairing engines and a special talent for welding and fabrication; always extremely meticulous with...
Michael Smith
Jan 14, 2023
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Omie Whitener
Jan 13, 2023
Omie Whitener, 96, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Born on November 6, 1926, she is the daughter of the late Harvey Whitener and Nora Whitener. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Whitener; daughters, Viva Jewel Whitener and Martha Orton; son-in-law, Floyd Ponder;...
Gene Jacobson
Jan 12, 2023
Gene Jacobson, 82 years of age of Anniston, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Gene worked in many trades over the years, but his greatest accomplishment was his family. He was married to his wife Kimberly on November 15, 1980, in Atlanta, Michigan and proved to be a loving and devoted husband. He was also a wonderful and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec 27, 2022
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Phillip White
Dec 26, 2022
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