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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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Lola Cray

Lola Cray

Sep 12, 2021

Lola Mae Cray, age 82, passed away suddenly at her home on September 12, 2021. Lola was born in Eminence, Missouri on August 19, 1939 to the late Earnest Prewett and Melissa Brawley. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Dennis Cray; her twin sister, Dola Fay Burrus; and her brothers, Roy Prewett, Jerry Prewett, Junior Prewett...

Cathryn Terrill

Cathryn Terrill

Sep 9, 2021

Cathy Terrill, 56, of Acworth Georgia, passed away on September 9, 2021. Born on April 19, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Richard Dager and the late Elsie Dager. She is preceded in death by her sister, Janice Dager. Survivors include her husband, Timothy E. Terrill; two sons, Jacob E. Terrill and Matthew R. Terrill; sisters, Laverne Garwood...

Sharon Zaring

Sharon Zaring

Sep 8, 2021

Sharon June Knight Zaring, 71, of Euharlee passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Born on August 27, 1950 in Hutchinson, Kansas she was the daughter of the late Tommie Knight and the late Phyllis Dowell Knight. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gene Zaring. Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Zaring; her sons, Tommy...

Kit Taylor

Kit Taylor

Sep 7, 2021

Kit DeWayne Taylor, 59, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Piedmont Cartersville Hospital. Born on July 22, 1962, in Rome, Georgia, he is the son of Ellen Cline Taylor and Andrew Autrell Taylor. He is preceded in death by his father Andrew Autrell Taylor; grandparents Andrew and Beatrice Taylor and Ellis and Ailine Cline; and his cousin Taylor Evans....

Carolyn Godfrey

Carolyn Godfrey

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn E. Godfrey, 74, of White passed away on September 7, 2021 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on April 25, 1947 she was the daughter of the late George Howard and the late Elizabeth Collins Howard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Darren Lee Godfrey; her son-in-law, Randy Duncan; and all...

Judy Craig

Judy Craig

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Judy Cathy Craig, 67, of Cartersville passed away on September 7, 2021 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on March 4, 1954 in Rockmart, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Alfred Womack and the late Mary Barnette Womack. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry Craig; and several brothers and sisters. Cathy was employed with...

Ralph Schirmer

Ralph Schirmer

Sep 7, 2021

Ralph B. Schirmer, resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 7th 2021. He was 84 years old. He follows his beloved wife of 57 years, Astrid. He is survived by his 3 children, Lillian, Alberto and Ernesto, his 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Ralph was born in Fukuoka, Japan on December of 1936 to a German family. He...

Marcella Dearing

Marcella Dearing

Sep 6, 2021

Marcella Louise Dearing, 90, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center. Born on October 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Louis Young and the late Marceline Young. She is also preceded in death by her sons, Wayne Dearing and David Dearing; her grandchild, Tiffany; and her sister, Wilma Young. Survivors...

Donald Emerson

Donald Emerson

Sep 6, 2021

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Kimberly Athavale

Kimberly Athavale

Sep 6, 2021

Kimberly McMicken Athavale was born on July 21, 1988, to Norman Eddie McMicken and Susan Darlene McMicken. "Kimbo," as all of her loved ones knew her, leaves behind her husband Sanjay Athavale; daughters Eva Athavale and Lily Athavale; mother Darlene McMicken; sisters Christy Nally and Kelli (Dustin) Ross; nieces Kinsey Morgan, Emma Morgan, Jaycee Morgan, Abi Lochridge and Molli Lochridge;...

Connie Hale

Connie Hale

Sep 6, 2021

Connie Lynn Hale, 51, of Cedartown, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Rome. Born May 3, 1970, in Bartow County, she is the daughter of the late Raymond Allen Vaughan and Cathy Ann Jacobs Vaughan. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents Boone and Betty Jacobs of Dallas, GA and Wiley and Pauline Kiser Vaughan of Cartersville...

Sarah Bennett

Sarah Bennett

Sep 5, 2021

Milford, CT is where this angel first started her quest of being a life long servant of love. The gifts of life and opportunities she goes on to give are truly incredible. Sarah Straub Bennett, Aka Miss Sarah, aka Nonnie, aka Nonnon, aka Sar-bear, aka Jellybean aka MOM, spread her wings and took flight to continue her journey of generating...

Gary Heath

Gary Heath

Sep 5, 2021

Gary Wayne Heath, 71, passed away on Sunday, September 5th, 2021. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, William Cecel Heath and Mildred Marene Heath; his wife, Jane Heath; his sister, Gwen and her husband, Morris Crisp; his brother, Andy Heath and his wife Donna Heath; and sister-in-law, Nancy Heath. He is survived by his children, Sandy (Tony) Morris,...

Ellen Austin

Ellen Austin

Sep 4, 2021

Ellen Milam Austin, age 72 of Kingston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021. Born on August 31, 1949, in Mableton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Milam. She was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Austin, and her great grandson Dawson Marshall. Survivors include her Daughter Brandy Tinsley and her husband...

Nellie Gayton

Nellie Gayton

Sep 3, 2021

Nellie Mae Gayton, age 77 of Cartersville Ga, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. Nellie was born September 9, 1943, to the late William and Magdaline Hite. She was a member of Raccoon Creek Baptist Church Family. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Shelia Gayton and Sue Silver, and her brothers, Eugene Hite, and Ronnie Hite. Survivors...

Lisa Hill

Lisa Hill

Sep 3, 2021

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Rozell Payne

Rozell Payne

Sep 2, 2021

Rozell Payne, 92, of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on September 2, 2021. Born on December 18, 1928 in Talona, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henson and the late Luella Cochran Henson. She was also preceded in death her husband, Henry Payne; her children, Susan Pan, and Lydia Curtis; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her...

David Dupree

David Dupree

Sep 2, 2021

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Betty Reeves

Betty Reeves

Sep 1, 2021

Betty Reeves, 88, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at her residence. Born on September 29, 1932, in Pontiac, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Hartley and Emma McLeod. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Reeves Sr; her son, Harold Reeves Jr; and her grandson, Harold Reeves III. Betty loved bowling...

Terrence Thompson

Terrence Thompson

Sep 1, 2021

Terrence Thompson, 72, of Kingston Georgia, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his residence. Born on July 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Julian Cooper Thompson and Eunice Elizabeth Claville Fornito. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sabra "Betty" Elizabeth Sullivan. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Thompson; children, Cooper Thompson and Margo Gregoseski; sister...

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