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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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Darrell Brooks

Darrell Brooks

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Darrell Vineyard Brooks, 67, of Douglasville, died on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 at his son's residence. Darrell was born on July 19, 1950 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Vineyard Brooks and Betty O'Neil Brooks. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of the IBEW Local 613 for 40 years. He was...

Martha Shephard

Martha Shephard

Feb 5, 2018

Mrs. Martha Viola Shephard, age 80, of Cartersville, died on Monday, February 5, 2018 at her residence. Born on August 28, 1937 in Aragon, Georgia, Mrs. Shephard was the daughter of the late Willie Shephard and Maggie Patton Shephard. Mrs. Shephard was a homemaker and enjoyed making flower arrangements, cooking and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Ruby Pendley

Ruby Pendley

Feb 5, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Lucille Beck Towery Pendley, 90, of Cartersville, died Monday February 5, 2018 at Maple Ridge Nursing home and went to be with her best friend and fishing buddy, James Pendley. She was born in Dawsonville, Georgia on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late William Beck and Pearl Lance Beck. Mrs. Pendley was of the Baptist faith...

Johnny Collum

Johnny Collum

Feb 3, 2018

Mr. Johnny Lee Collum, 64, of Cartersville, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Rome. He was born to the late Lester Collum and Edna Mae Bennett Collum in Bartow County on September 20, 1953. Johnny was employed by Shaw Industries for 20 plus years before leaving to accept a job at Zepp Industries. He enjoyed watching...

Bill Van Hoorebeke

Bill Van Hoorebeke

Jan 30, 2018

Mr. Van as he is most widely known, left his mark on the hearts of his rural California foothill community. Many remember him as a teacher and band leader. He taught at Auberry Elementary from 1978 to 1998 and finished his career at Sandy Bluffs ( an alternative high school). During his tenure he also coached softball, volleyball, and wrestling....

Terryjoseph Dover

Terryjoseph Dover

Jan 30, 2018

TerryJoseph Colquit Dover, 27, of Kingston died on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born on December 11, 1990 in Bartow County to Joseph Dover and Tera Freeman Denson. TerryJoseph was employed by Home Depot. He had a great sense of humor and a tremendous love for all kinds of animals. He also enjoyed cooking. He is preceded in death...

Mary Vaughan

Mary Vaughan

Jan 29, 2018

Mrs. Mary Ruth Vaughan, 77, of Cartersville, died on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Gordon Hospital. Born in Cartersville, Georgia on October 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Gravley Atkinson. Mrs. Vaughan liked to spend time with family, enjoyed playing bingo and Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She loved to cook,...

Herman Jones

Herman Jones

Jan 28, 2018

Mr. Herman Lee Jones, 90, of Cartersville, died on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Cartersville Heights Care and Rehab. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on January 27, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Lillie Bryson Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Dewey Baptist Church. He never met a stranger and loved to work on his...

Lloyd Story

Lloyd Story

Jan 26, 2018

Mr. Lloyd William Story, 61, of Cartersville, died on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Floyd Medical Center. Born in Cartersville Georgia on November 2, 1956, he was the son of the late James and Virginia Haygood Story. Mr. Story was a member of Cartersville Church of God of Prophecy. He was a good man who loved everyone he met. He...

Christine Ray

Christine Ray

Jan 26, 2018

Christine Gibson Ray, 85, of Cartersville, died on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Redmond Regional Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on July 5, 1932, the daughter of the late Arthur Arlington Gibson and Eura Bowers Gibson. Mrs. Ray was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, shopping and working in her flowers. She was a...

Karen Jenkins

Karen Jenkins

Jan 26, 2018

Mrs. Karen Dale Allred Jenkins, 57, of Cartersville, Ga. passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at her home, following her battle with MD. Dale was born January 2, 1961 in Rome, Ga. to the late Charles and Carol Otting Allred. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She worked at Goodyear Mills in her younger years. Dale was a...

Hattie Ray

Hattie Ray

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Hattie Mae Hartness Ray, 81, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Ridgewood Manor in Dalton. Born August 10, 1936 in Murphy, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Hartness and Nolia Brooks Hartness. Mrs. Ray was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

Juanita Mcgill

Juanita Mcgill

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Juanita Renslow McGill, 84, of Cartersville, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Etowah, Tennessee on December 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Alfred Renslow and Martha Jane Gibson Renslow. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed going to the mountains, watching Braves baseball and spending time with her family. In...

Peggy Felkins

Peggy Felkins

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Felkins, age 82, of Cartersville, died at her residence on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 22, 1935, the daughter of the late Lela Chapman. She is preceded in death by her mother and her husband, Tom Felkins. Mrs. Felkins had a sharp mind to the very end. She enjoyed...

Evelyn Evans

Evelyn Evans

Jan 23, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson Evans, 73, of Cartersville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was a native of Bartow County, born September 7, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Truman Johnson and Myrtle Ray Johnson. Mrs. Evans was a member of Atco Baptist Church. She had a great sense of humor, enjoyed reading and...

Alfred  Yother

Alfred Yother

Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Alfred William Yother, 73, of Cartersville, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Fite Living Center. He was a native of Bartow County, born June 25, 1944, to the late George Yother and Annie Mae Ray Yother. Mr. Yother was a Godly man and a member of Forever Blessed Church. He served his country in the United States Navy and...

Alton Vandiver

Alton Vandiver

Jan 20, 2018

Mr. Alton Lawrence Vandiver, 37, of Cartersville, passed Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his residence. Born December 11, 1980 in Atlanta, he was a son of Jerry Lamar Vandiver and Martha Ruth McElroy Vandiver. He was a graduate of Cass High School and studied music at Berry College. Alton spent his career as part of Professional Computers and Service for...

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