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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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James Donnelly

James Donnelly

Jan 6, 2021

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Harold Wood

Harold Wood

Jan 3, 2021

Mr. Harold "Woody" Wood, age 62, passed away in his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born on January 24, 1958, in Cartersville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clarence and Gladys Wood. Woody is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Wood; his mother, Gladys Wood; his sisters, Lisa Flowers and Joyce Bagley; his brothers, C.W. Wood...

James Watson

James Watson

Jan 2, 2021

James "Jim" Walter Watson, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at home in Cartersville, GA on January 2, 2021. Born on September 27, 1930 in Atlanta, GA, he was the second son of Floyd Henry Watson, Sr. and Bertie Wilkins Watson. Jim spent his formative years in Georgia, Arkansas, and Louisiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Kenny Anderson

Kenny Anderson

Jan 2, 2021

Kenny William Anderson, 68, of Cartersville passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Assured Hospice in Cartersville. Born on November 22, 1952 in Rison, Arkansas he was the son of the late E.C. Anderson and the late Mattie Keirsey. Kenny worked for the Gwinnett County Dept of Transportation on the road crew for over 30 years before he retired...

Debra Jacobson

Debra Jacobson

Jan 2, 2021

Debra Jane Jacobson, 63 of Cartersville, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on February 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Oliver J. Smith and Sarah Stewart. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Jacobson. Survivors include her son, Austin (Lauren) Jacobson; grandchildren Jesse and Lily Jacobson; two sisters, Carolyn...

Gene Hampson

Gene Hampson

Jan 1, 2021

GENE WILBUR HAMPSON Mr. Gene Hampson 88, of Cartersville, died Friday, January 1st at the Hospice Care Facility in Cartersville. Born in Mattoon, Illinois on March 11, 1932, he graduated from Mattoon High School and served in the Navy for 2 years during the Korean War. At age 30 he went to college and received his Bachelor degree from Eastern...

William Wood

William Wood

Jan 1, 2021

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Christine Gillespie

Christine Gillespie

Dec 30, 2020

Christine Elizabeth Gillespie of Rome, GA, passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Carl Gibson and Lizzie Bell Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, William Gillespie, her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her children Kathy Bush, Yolanda (Tony) Forrister and Charles (Laura)...

Mary Ada Fowler Ferguson

Mary Ada Fowler Ferguson

Dec 29, 2020

Mrs. Mary A. Fowler Ferguson, 86, of Emerson, GA passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Redmond Regional Hospital from complications of lung disease. Mrs. Ferguson was born in Cartersville, GA November 30, 1934, twin daughter of the late Thomas David Fowler and Lena Fay Jones Fowler. She attended Center Baptist Church and later Emerson United Methodist Church that became...

Herman Thurman

Herman Thurman

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Herman Thurman, 90, of Fairmount passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation. Born on September 11, 1930 in Pine Log, he was the son of the late Elbert Thurman and the late Millie Tanner Thurman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Barton Thurman; and his brothers, John Thurman, and...

Florence Mcdaniels

Florence Mcdaniels

Dec 29, 2020

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Elizabeth Cain

Elizabeth Cain

Dec 28, 2020

Elizabeth Grabensteder Cain 49, born October 24, 1971 went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. She was raised in Cartersville and graduated from Cartersville High School. She graduated from Lee University in 1995 with a degree in Music Education. She also did additional graduate work at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. She was a...

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Dec 27, 2020

Virginia Jo Caudill Williams, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, age 95, passed away at Daybreak Village in Kennesaw on December 27, 2020, surrounded by family. She fought a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Virginia Jo was born on April 23, 1925 in Ashland, Kentucky to Rev. Clay Beckham Caudill and Frances Parrard Caudill. Although she attended Ashland Schools, she graduated from...

Gary Ledford

Gary Ledford

Dec 25, 2020

Gary Michael "Mike" Ledford, 66 of Cartersville Georgia, passed away on December 25, 2020 at his residence. Born on July 10, 1954 in Bartow County, he was the son of the late Nellie Landers Ledford and Henry C. Ledford "Booty". He was preceded in death by his wife; Barbara Ann Brock Ledford, his brothers; Henry Wheeler Ledford, Robert E. Ledford,...

Helen Ray

Helen Ray

Dec 23, 2020

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Mary Nosewicz

Mary Nosewicz

Dec 22, 2020

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Astroberto Lorini

Astroberto Lorini

Dec 19, 2020

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Daniel Black

Daniel Black

Dec 16, 2020

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Garry Turner

Garry Turner

Dec 14, 2020

Garry Turner was born March 4, 1954 in Elgin, Illinois. He passed away on December 14, 2020 in his home in Acworth, Georgia. Garry is survived by his children and step children - Katie Parsons, Brett Parsons, Houston Turner, Joey Hannah, Chelsea Nation, Sean Nation, and Ken Turner. Due to COVID-19, there will be no service but if you'd like...

Wiley Taylor

Wiley Taylor

Dec 11, 2020

Wiley (Doc) Taylor age 78 of Emerson GA passed away peacefully, December 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Doc was born on February 21, 1942 to the late John "Glenn" Taylor and Margaret Stancil Taylor. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by brothers, John (Buddy)Taylor, Charlie Taylor, and a sister, Ms. Carol Taylor Survivors...

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