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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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Trina Henson

Trina Henson

Jun 29, 2017

Mrs. Trina Casey Henson, age 55, of Cartersville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at her residence. Born in Cobb County on September 10, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Wesley Casey and Helen Dolores Mullinax Casey. Mrs. Henson enjoyed working in her flower garden before she became ill. She also enjoyed taking care of...

Kathryn Veney

Kathryn Veney

Jun 27, 2017

Kathryn N. Veney, a longtime resident of Newton Falls, Ohio and later in retirement of Cartersville, Georgia, died suddenly Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Kathryn was born February 26, 1943, the daughter of the late Walter and Florence Cihan of Newton Falls, Ohio. Kathryn was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved to take care of her family and friends...

William Overton

William Overton

Jun 21, 2017

Mr. William Thedford "W.T." Overton, age 73, of Cartersville, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Born in Double Spring, Alabama on July 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Carrie Jean Bailey and Alvin Overton. William was a former Pastor of the Gospel Temple. He was an Alabama native, who had lived in Missouri and Illinois for most...

Terrie Peeples

Terrie Peeples

Jun 20, 2017

Ms. Terrie Mercer Peeples, age 67, of Cartersville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Townsend Park Health & Rehab following a lengthy illness. Ms. Peeples was a native of Bartow County, born on August 6, 1949, to Elsie Cox Mercer Newton and the late Reverend Hubert Mercer. She is survived by her mother; her daughters, Stacey Davenport and Claye...

John Crocker

John Crocker

Jun 17, 2017

Mr. John Anderson Crocker, age 70, of Cartersville, died at Cartersville Medical Center on Saturday 17, 2017. He was born to the late John William Crocker and Mila Ruth Hill Crocker in Polk County on January 11, 1947. Preceding him in death along with his parents, are his brother, William B. Crocker; his sister, Brenda Sue Walker; a nephew, Gary...

Howard Mathis, Jr.

Howard Mathis, Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

Mr. Howard Edward "Eddie" Mathis, Jr., 76, of Taylorsville, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Mathis was retired from Georgia Power with 30 years of service as a boiler turbine operator. He was a life- long resident of Bartow County and was a dedicated family man. He was born and raised on his father's family farm...

Ralph Hilley

Ralph Hilley

Jun 9, 2017

Mr. Ralph Mathis Hilley, 92, of Cartersville, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Waldrop Assisted Living. He was born to the late Jasper Morgan Hilley and Lettie Mae Shaw in Royston, Georgia on February 18, 1925. Mr. Hilley was employed by Texas Steel but retired from Atlantic Steel. He was a combat veteran of the Armed Guard of the United...

James Cochran

James Cochran

Jun 9, 2017

Mr. J.T. "Jay" Cochran, 87, of Cartersville, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born July 7, 1929 in Montezuma, Georgia, he was the son of the late Sara Luna Tarpley and David Boone Cochran. Mr. Cochran was a lifelong Georgia resident and a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Tabernacle...

Phena Brawner

Phena Brawner

Jun 8, 2017

Mrs. Phena Q. Brawner, 78, of Cartersville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born in Gordon County on September 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Quinton and Agnes Lillie Barton. Mrs. Brawner was a shop steward for the union at E-Z Mills, where she retired after 30 years of service....

Larry Gunter

Larry Gunter

Jun 4, 2017

Mr. Larry Thomas Gunter, 73, of Cartersville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Winterset, Iowa on December 28, 1943 and was the son of the late Thomas Colan Gunter and Sarah Elizabeth Hircock Gunter. Mr. Gunter retired from Dr. Pepper with 36 years of service as a Divisional Sales Manager. He was...

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

May 21, 2017

Mr. Jack Everett Smith, age 85, of Cartersville, died at Cartersville Medical Center on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Born in Evansville, Indiana on December 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Merle J. and Marjorie Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church in Calhoun. He enjoyed cooking for his family, especially spaghetti. In addition...

Glenn Reynolds

Glenn Reynolds

May 20, 2017

Mr. Glenn Lane Reynolds, 67, of Cartersville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Rome, Georgia on May 28, 1949, the son of the late Clifford and Viola Reynolds. Glenn was an active mason at the Euharlee Masonic Lodge and a member of Clear Creek Baptist church. He loved to...

George Casey

George Casey

May 20, 2017

Mr. Barry Casey, age 46, of Euharlee, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Mt. Berry Hospice in Rome. Born in Floyd County on May 22, 1970, he was the son of Shelby Edwards Jones and the late George Walter Casey. Barry was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, drinking sweet tea and Arnold Palmers. He was...

Robert Mccrary

Robert Mccrary

May 19, 2017

Mr. Robert Leon McCrary, 60, of Acworth, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2017. Born February 11, 1957 in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of Beaula Mae Fowler McCrary and the late John William McCrary. Mr. McCrary was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Acworth. He had a big heart, loved to make people...

John Fain

John Fain

May 17, 2017

Mr. John Edward "E" Fain, Sr., age 96, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Tranquility of Cartersville. Born January 6, 1921 in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson Fain and the late Lillian Sansom Fain. Mr. Fain was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and United States Army veteran of World War II....

Harold King

Harold King

May 16, 2017

Mr. Harold "Glen" King, 89, of Rydal, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Cartersville Medical Center. He was a native of Bartow County, born on June 21, 1927, the son of the late William King and Ethyl Dixon King. Mr. King retired from the Department of Transportation as a crane operator. He was a member of Northside Methodist Church, an...

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