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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 Blasengame

James Blasengame

Jul 17, 2025

James Eugene Blasengame, 68, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1957, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Franklin Blasengame and the late Jacqueline Blasengame. James is also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Blasengame; and sister, Rosa May Floyd. James loved helping people. On his free time, he would...

Roland "Ed" Harden

Roland "Ed" Harden

Jul 13, 2025

Roland Edward "Ed" Harden August 22, 1949 – July 13, 2025 Roland Edward "Ed" Harden, of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully, grateful for a life he often described as "getting paid to have fun." Born in Macon, Georgia, Ed spent his early years across several states before settling in Warner Robins, where he graduated high school. He played baseball at...

Jack House

Jack House

Jul 13, 2025

Jack Boston House, 90, of Cartersville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born on April 27, 1935, in Cartersville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Floy Boston House and the late Newtie William House. He is also preceded in death by his brother, N.W. House, Jr.; and sisters, Floy Sue House...

Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Jul 13, 2025

Robert Lee Harris, 76 of Adairsville, passed away on July 13, 2025 at his home.  He was born on March 8, 1949 in Cartersville, Georgia to the late Richard Harris and the late Mary Holcomb Harris.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jarrett Harris; and siblings Terry Harris, Bettey Jean Harris,...

Richard "Richie" Gayton

Richard "Richie" Gayton

Jul 12, 2025

Richard "Richie" Eugene Gayton, 48, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on January 26, 1977, he was the son of Barry Gayton and Patti Gayton (Robinson). He is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, RF Robinson and Geraldine Robinson; paternal grandmother, Mary Leviner; and paternal grandfather, Silas Gayton. Richie loved going to the beach....

Martha Reese

Martha Reese

Jul 11, 2025

Martha Ann Reese (Gentry), 82, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born on March 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eugene L. Gentry and the late Alma Cornwell Gentry. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ernest Reese; son, Steve McCoy; brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Mary Gentry;...

Brenda Franklin

Brenda Franklin

Jul 10, 2025

Brenda Joyce Franklin (Johnson) "Nana", 71, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born on November 30, 1953, in Fairmount, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Johnson, Sr. and the late Sarah Holmes Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Delbert Johnson and Terry Johnson; and several aunts and uncles. Brenda...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Alice Williams passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025. Born in Newark, Delaware, Mary moved to Cartersville, Georgia in 1976 with her family. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years John; daughters, Ann Billings, and Kathy Haley (Rick); son, John R Williams (Stella). Six grandchildren, J.D. Layton, Mary-Kate Billings, Luke Layton, Lexi Layton, Molly Williams and John...

Judi Susan Brineman Gray

Judi Susan Brineman Gray

Jul 6, 2025

Judi Susan Brineman Gray, 58 of Euharlee, was welcomed home on July 6, 2025.  She was born on February 18, 1967 to the late Merlin Brineman and the late Bonnie Barnes Brineman.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her Nanny Lucille whom she so lovingly called "My Lucille" and her beloved dog, Bailey. She is survived by...

Torrey Miller

Torrey Miller

Jul 6, 2025

Torrey Kalub Miller, 45 of Cartersville, passed away on July 6, 2025.  He was born on April 15, 1980.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Miller; brother, Richie Miller; grandparents J.C. & Lillian Roberson and Arlie & Lizzie Miller; and his Pops, Steave Satcher. Torrey was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved hunting, fishing, rock hunting, and artifact...

Ronald Coleman Staples (Ron)

Ronald Coleman Staples (Ron)

Jul 6, 2025

Ronald Coleman Staples (Ron), 90, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Hebbardsville, Kentucky, on June 30, 1935, he was the son of the late Posey Staples and the late Madeleine Powell Staples. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sheesley Staples; and siblings, Roy Staples, Joy Staples Snow, and Reggie Staples....

David King

David King

Jul 6, 2025

David Lee King, 68, of Taylorsville, Georgia, went home be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born on March 21, 1957, he was the son of the late Willie Lee King and the late Martha Ledford King. David is also preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jo Bramblett King; daughter, Michelle King; and brother, Jimmy King. David...

Suzanne Southerland

Suzanne Southerland

Jul 5, 2025

On July 5 th 2025 Cynthia Suzanne Southerland left this world unexpectedly. We know she was met at those pearly gates by her late mother Edna Southerland and her late cousin Cathy Knox. She was survived by her son Dillon Southerland, Her sister Jane Southerland Brothers Jim and Michael Southerland (Pam ). Grand-Daughter Amelia Southerland (her nana), Grand-Son Thomas Lightcap...

Sheree Clark

Sheree Clark

Jul 1, 2025

Sheree Lynn Clark Keeling, age 59, of White, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, when she suffered a medical emergency while swimming at Lake Allatoona.   Born on August 25, 1965, in Marietta, Georgia, she was the daughter of William Kenneth "Ken" Clark and Linda Dianne Thomason Clark. Sheree attended Sprayberry High School in...

Robert "Bj" Dean Piatt, Jr.

Robert "Bj" Dean Piatt, Jr.

Jun 21, 2025

Robert "B.J." Piatt, Jr., 80, of White, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born March 21, 1945, in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Dean Piatt, Sr. and the late Betty Jane Weitzel Piatt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Piatt; sister, Betsy Jo Piatt; and sister, Kathy Piatt. B.J....

Joyce Duck

Joyce Duck

Jun 21, 2025

Peggy "Joyce" Duck, 80, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Joyce was born on February 27, 1945, to the late Herman Simpson and the late Margaret Fowler Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her son, Bobby Duck; sister, Janette Mundy; brothers, Wayne and Ronnie Simpson. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Billy Duck;...

Janice Parker

Janice Parker

Jun 21, 2025

Janice Annette Parker, 72, of Cartersville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Janice was born on July 3, 1952, to the late Ollen Cooper and Annie Wehunt Cooper. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joel "Bud" Parker; sister, Judy Mae Cooper. Janice was a member of White Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and...

Angela Cornwell

Angela Cornwell

Jun 20, 2025

Angie Cornwell, 63 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born on March 24, 1962, she was the daughter of Earl Seckinger and the late Loretta Marsh Seckinger. Angie loved art, photography, animals and reading. Her greatest love being her son Dustin. She spent many hours watching her son Dustin, play baseball. Survivors include her son Dustin...

Steve Kown

Steve Kown

Jun 17, 2025

Steve Kown, 63 of Cartersville, passed away on June 17, 2025.  He was born on August 2, 1961 in Cartersville to the late Luther Kown and the late Johnnie Pressley Kown.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronny Kown. Steve loved sports, particularly baseball and football.  His favorite teams were The braves...

Brenda Gravley

Brenda Gravley

Jun 16, 2025

Brenda Sue Gravley, 78, passed away on June 16, 2025 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center.  She was born on March 29, 1947 in Breman, Georgia to the late William Wood and Francis Rudaseal Wood.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Faye Roberson; as well as her uncle Roy and aunt Lillian Barber....

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