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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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Barbara Godfrey

Barbara Godfrey

Oct 16, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Godfrey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Kenneth Henson

Kenneth Henson

Oct 8, 2019

Kenneth Michael Henson, 43, of Cartersville passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his residence. Born on October 20, 1975 in Dallas he was the son of Johnny P. Henson and Judy Harkins Marini. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his parents; his fiancée, Carisa Abernathy; his step-children, Levi Matthews, Allison Abernathy, and Dawson Abernathy;...

Robert Storey

Robert Storey

Oct 7, 2019

Mr. Robert H. "Cotton" Storey, Jr., 82, of Cartersville passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Rome after several months of declining health. Born on September 12, 1937, Robert retired from Chemical products after over forty years of dedicated service. He was the son of the late Robert H. Storey, Sr. and the late Ruby Dowdy...

Carolyn Howell

Carolyn Howell

Oct 5, 2019

71 years just wasn't enough. Not by a long shot. For those that don't know yet, my Mother Carolyn Howell passed away this morning after a nearly two year extremely hard-fought battle with cancer. For those of you that did know her, you probably already know exactly who she was. For those that don't, she was beautiful in every way...

Dennis Martin

Dennis Martin

Oct 2, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis Dale Martin Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Deidre Kay

Deidre Kay

Oct 2, 2019

Deidre Kay, 43, of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Rome on September 30, 1976 she was the daughter of Charles Darrell Kay and the late Terri Ellen Coffia Kay. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Adriana Wilson, and Zemi Wilson. Deidre was an employee of Beauflor and an...

Tammie Smith

Tammie Smith

Sep 30, 2019

Tammie Ann Smith, 60, of Rockmart passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Cartersville on May 30, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Richard Talmadge Murphy and the late Caileen Whitener. Tammie enjoyed cooking, crafting, watching The Walking Dead, and being outdoors. She was the owner and operator of Catch it...

Joseph Delatorre

Joseph Delatorre

Sep 29, 2019

Mr. Joseph Delatorre, 84, of Cartersville passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his residence. Born on January 6, 1935 he was the son of the late John Miquel Delatorre and the late Grace Elizabeth Mills Delatorre. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Lynn Delatorre; and his grandson. Kevin Scott Delatorre. Mr. Delatorre served his...

Nellie Chandler

Nellie Chandler

Sep 24, 2019

Nellie Sue Chandler, 79, of Cartersville passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her residence. Born in Canton on January 1, 1940 she was the daughter of John Wheeler and Gertrude Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Turner; and her grandson, Jeffery Turner. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Chandler; her daughter, Donna (Clarence) Mills; her...

James Thacker

James Thacker

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. James Wallace Thacker, 90, of Cartersville passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1928 in Rome, Georgia. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Georgia National Cemetery with Reverend Charles Moore officiating. The family has requested no flowers but those desiring...

Billy Mathison

Billy Mathison

Sep 24, 2019

Billy Wayne Mathison, 77, of Cartersville passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 due to an extended illness. Born on February 2, 1942 in Cartersville, Billy was the retired owner and operator of Shop Wise Grocery and Shopwise Hardware on Grassdale Road. He was the son of the late Charles W. Mathison and the late Mamie Lou Lewis Mathison. He...

Deborah Turner

Deborah Turner

Sep 23, 2019

Deborah Jean Turner, 61, of Cartersville passed away on September 23, 2019. Born on May 18, 1958 in Cartersville she was the daughter of Carlton Eugene Crump and the late Nellie Sue Wheeler Chandler. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Turner. Deborah was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. She will live on in the hearts...

Bertie Harden

Bertie Harden

Sep 19, 2019

Bertie Mae Gayton Harden, 80, of Cartersville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Assured Hospice. Born on January 13, 1939 in Cartersville she was the daughter of the late Silas I. Gayton and the late Mary Willis Leviner. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Burlin Gayton, Benny Gayton, and Donny Gayton; her sister-in-law, Carol Gayton;...

Richard Sundstrom

Richard Sundstrom

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Richard Charles Sundstrom, 60, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 15, 1959 in Fitzburg, Massachusetts he was the son of Richard A. Sundstrom and Mary Jane Fairclaugh Sundstrom. Richard served his country in the United States Navy and later went on to be a carpenter by trade. In his spare...

Mary Harper

Mary Harper

Sep 13, 2019

Mary Harper, 65, of Cartersville passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at her residence. Born in Ocilla, Georgia on March 2, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Eugene Bess and the late Lillie Barfield Bess. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charley Harper; her siblings, Kenny Bess, and Betty Moore; and her sister-in-law, Peggy...

Edwin Pope

Edwin Pope

Sep 13, 2019

Mr. Edwin Pope, 63, of Cartersville, died on Friday, September 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 13, 1956 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Arvil Pope and Dora Collett Pope. Mr. Pope was of the Baptist faith, he worked as a foreman for Bartow Paving for 20+ years. He enjoyed NASCAR Racing, liked to do...

Wallace Alexander

Wallace Alexander

Sep 13, 2019

Mr. Wallace James Alexander, 78, of White, died on Friday, September 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 24, 1941 in Cartersville, Georgia, he was the son of the late William James Alexander Jr., and Dolly Branton Alexander. Mr. Alexander enjoyed working on cars, riding on back roads, and helping other people. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 11...

Herbert Meadows

Herbert Meadows

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Herbert Meadows, 90, of Cartersville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on February 26, 1929 in Collinsville, Alabama he was the son of the late Willie B. Meadows and the late Margaret Oliver Meadows, Vera Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Katie Johnson;...

Pantaleon Guerra

Pantaleon Guerra

Sep 6, 2019

Mr. Pantaleon (Leonard) Guerra, 96, of Cartersville, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at The Fountains in Cartersville. Born July 27, 1923 in Seguin, Texas, he was the son of the late José Guerra and Maria Poncé Guerra. Mr. Guerra was a WWII Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from General Motors, Buick Division in Flint Michigan, after...

Kathy Turner

Kathy Turner

Sep 5, 2019

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorial contributions in Kathy's honor to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue at www.angelsrescue.org.

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