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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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Thomas Jones
Nov 5, 2022
Thomas "Tommy" Edward Jones, age 73 of Cartersville, Georgia, sadly passed away on November 5, 2022. Born April 28, 1949, in Jasper, Georgia, Tommy was the son of the late Thomas Gerald Jones and Kathrine Margaret Jones. He is also preceded in death by his young daughter Beth Jones. Tommy is survived by his sister Brenda Jones Garland (Howard); his...
Bobbie Smith
Nov 5, 2022
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Bobbie Jean Smith, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 89. She left this earth peacefully and surrounded by her family. Bobbie lived out her final years in Acworth, GA with her daughter Stephanie and her family, and was an active member of Kellogg Creek Church of Christ. Bobbie Jean was...
Jo Ann Windham
Nov 4, 2022
Jo Ann Windham, 78, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Born on October 30, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Herbie C. Crook and the late Armanda Jackson Crook. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Gray. Survivors include her husband, of...
Nora "Ellen" Gideon
Nov 2, 2022
We are sad to announce that Nora "Ellen" Gideon, age 89, passed away at home on November 2, 2022. Born on May 7, 1933 in Rabun, Alabama, Nora was the daughter of the late Grady Cecil McLain Sr. and Sarah Evelyn McLain. She is also preceded in death by the father of her children Richard Fletcher Beech Sr., her second...
Maria Medina
Nov 2, 2022
Maria Antonia Medina, 74, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on November 2, 2022 at her home. Born on July 28, 1948, she is the daughter of Carlos Rivera Ortega and Leonarda Rivera Torres. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Carlos Rivera; and her grandmother, Isaias Feliciano Sousa. She is survived by her husband of 55 years,...
Mary Lee
Nov 2, 2022
Mary Ritter Lee passed away on November 2, 2022, at the age of 89. Mary was the youngest of the seven children of Lawrence and Lillian Ritter of Monticello Street in Somerset, Kentucky. She attended St. Mildred's School and graduated from Somerset High School in 1951 where she was the band sponsor her senior year. She was very popular, high...
Shirley Abernathy
Nov 1, 2022
Shirley Marlene Abernathy, 83, of Rydal Georgia, passed away on November 1, 2022 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Born on August 8, 1939 in Higdon Georgia, she is the daughter of the late Luther Norton and Grace Shuler Norton. Shirley was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law Wade Abernathy and Erica LaPorte,...
Jackie Underwood
Oct 31, 2022
Jackie Joe Underwood, 82, of Cartersville, passed away on October 31, 2022. Born on September 26, 1940, he is the son of the late Ernest Jefferson Underwood and the late Ruby Patterson Underwood. He is also preceded in death by his former wife, Hazel Underwood; step-son, Thomas Brock; brother, James Underwood; and sister, Susie Dee Underwood Knight. Jackie is survived...
Kay Collum
Oct 30, 2022
Kay Collum, 79, of White Georgia, passed away on October 30, 2022 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Born on April 7, 1943, she is the daughter of the late William Fuqua and the late Nannie Smith Fuqua. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Doug Collum; sister, Shirley Fuqua Sexton; and brother, Hansel Fuqua. She is survived by...
Patricia Diane Taylor (Gossett)
Oct 30, 2022
Patricia Diane Taylor Gossett, 72, of Cartersville, passed away on October 30, 2022. Born on January 7, 1950, she is the daughter of the late Calvin and the late Mildred Gossett. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Dale Gossett and her nephew, Scotty Posey. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Ginger Hale; son, Gregory Taylor; granddaughters, Ashley...
William Benson
Oct 26, 2022
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Elaine Jones
Oct 26, 2022
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Richard Perryman
Oct 25, 2022
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Kristy Jarvis
Oct 25, 2022
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Lisa Littles
Oct 19, 2022
Lisa Gayle Littles, 68, of Georgia, passed away on October 19, 2022. Born on April 29, 1954, she is the daughter of the late Lamar and Lavern Adamson. She is also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Posey. Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Vernon Ricky Littles; daughter, Natasha (Jody) Pinion; sons, Frankie Posey and Dylan Adamson; grandchildren,...
Westley Vernon
Oct 19, 2022
Westley Von Vernon 06-09-60 – 10-19-22 All family and friends of Westley Von Vernon are invited to attend a Memorial Service to remember the life of Westley Von Vernon. Please join us on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Creekside Fellowship Church, 585 Old Alabama Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30120. We will gather at 5pm for visitation followed by the service...
Waymon Grogan
Oct 15, 2022
Waymon Lamar Grogan, age 61, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Waymon was born on May 7, 1961 in Rome, Georgia to the late Sam Grogan and Irene Whitener Grogan. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Margaret Thurman, John Grogan, and Billy Grogan. He is survived by his two loving...
Brenda Bell
Oct 14, 2022
Brenda "Sue" Bell, affectionately known as "Nanny" age 73, sadly passed away at her home on October 14, 2022. Sue was born on April 6, 1949, in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Clarence Bennett and Lula Bell Bennett. She is also preceded in death by additional family members; Allen Wood, Jimmy Bell, Shirley James, Katherine Martin, Joe Bennett, Carolyn Goss,...
Pamela Lee
Oct 14, 2022
Pamela Denise Lee (Townsend), age 63, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Pam was born on June 14, 1959 in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Allen and Dolly Townsend. She is also preceded in death by her son James Michael Bray Jr. and her sisters Linda Jones and Brenda Townsend. She is survived by...
Frances Ruch
Oct 10, 2022
Frances Nadean Ruch of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. Born on October 10, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she is the daughter of the late Roman Edwards and the late Eva Caraker Edwards. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Ruch; daughter, Cindy Ruch; and son, David Ruch, Jr. Frances is survived...
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