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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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Ellis Owens
Sep 1, 2017
Mr. Ellis Jerald Owens, 88, of Cartersville, died on Friday, September 01, 2017 at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center. He was born in Argo, Alabama on July 1, 1929 the son of the late Thomas Byrd Owens and Maggie Teague. Mr. Owens was a member of New Beginning Baptist Church in White and of the Cartersville Lodge #63 FA&M. He was...
Willetta Naftzger
Aug 31, 2017
Willetta Lola Naftzger, 83, of Cartersville, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2017 at her residence. Willetta was born on April 17, 1934, in Mitchel, Indiana and was the daughter of the late William and Harriet (Garnet) Barnhart. Willetta and her beloved husband of 63 years, Sherman, were devoted believers in the Lord and treasured God's grace...
Stephen Cash
Aug 29, 2017
Stephen Cash, age 50, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence. Born in Floyd County on April 18, 1967, he was the son of the late Wade Cash, Jr. and Rebecca Cornelius Cash. Mr. Cash was employed by Papa John's Pizza for years as a manager. He was an avid lover of Southern Rock and enjoyed attending concerts....
Glenn Abernathy
Aug 23, 2017
Glenn (Penny) Abernathy, age 59, died on Wednesday in Lawrenceville. She was the daughter of the late Mary Kate Abernathy. On November 13, 1957 God sent us a very special baby girl to show us the real meaning of love. On August 23, 2017 he chose to call her home to be with Him and her heavenly family. She had...
Stella Perryman
Aug 23, 2017
Mrs. Stella Jean Burmylo Perryman, 71, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was born in Camden, New Jersey on August 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Nicholas Burmylo and Lucy D'Adrea Burmylo. Mrs. Perryman had a heart as big as all outdoors and loved everybody. She believed in all of her children and...
Kimberly Hampton
Aug 20, 2017
Mrs. Kimberly Whitener Hampton, 35, wife of David Hampton, died on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Bartow County, born on May 14, 1982, the daughter of Peggy Hale Whitener and the late Mark Whitener. Kimberly was a good mother, wife and daughter. She was a very caring, loving and outgoing person. She also...
James Truelock
Aug 16, 2017
James Quinton Truelock, age 76, of Cartersville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on February 24, 1941 and was the son of the late Roy Truelock and Joe Lee Goss Truelock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ellen Green Truelock; a son,...
Stanton Allen
Aug 15, 2017
Stanton McKenzie Allen known as Stanley or Son, was born on December 9, 1939 in Smithfield District, Manchester, Jamaica West Indies to Vincent Allen and Miriam (known as Eliza) Dennis. There he grew up and worked as a farmer to take care of his number one priority, his family. He later migrated to the United States where he diligently worked...
Hazel Butler
Aug 8, 2017
Mrs. Hazel Ramona Butler, age 87, of Cartersville, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Lincoln, Alabama on August 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Wallace Vincent and Lydia Hines. Mrs. Butler was a homemaker and enjoyed being outside working in her flower garden. Preceding her in death along with her parents are...
Benny Gayton
Aug 7, 2017
Mr. Benny Ishmeal "Ishmo" Gayton, 73, of Adairsville, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Mt. Berry Hospice in Rome. A native of Bartow County, he was born January 22, 1944, the son of the late Silas Gayton and Mary Willis Leviner. Mr. Gayton attended Gospel Temple Church. He was a people person with a great sense of humor....
Charles Schell, Jr.
Aug 7, 2017
Charles Cleveland Schell, Jr., age 65, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on July 15, 1952 in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Charles Schell, Sr. and Alice Bart Huff. Charles was a very loving father and grandfather had a tremendous sense of humor. He was a wonderful man of God, loved music...
Mary Terrell
Aug 5, 2017
Mary Johnston Terrell, age 79, of Cartersville, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Mrs. Terrell was one of nine children born to Orion John & Pearlie Edwards Johnston on June 17th, 1938, in Randolph County, Alabama. She was baptized and raised in Antioch Baptist Church in Newell, Alabama. Formerly, she was a...
Chad Mcgill
Aug 3, 2017
Mr. Chad Everett McGill, 47, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Cartersville, died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Cartersville on April 5, 1970, the son of Kathy Brock McGill and the late Frank E. McGill. Chad was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was employed by Publix. Survivors include his mother, Kathy...
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