Obituaries

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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Jean Ellen Ferguson

Jean Ellen Ferguson

Feb 9, 2026

Jean Ellen Ferguson, a beloved resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 9th, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on Tuesday, December 7th, 1971, in Camden, New Jersey, Jean brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed crocheting on her free time. Jean is survived by her children, daughters Susan Marsingale and Adina Lawrence,...

Dennis "Dink" Priest

Dennis "Dink" Priest

Feb 8, 2026

Dennis "Dink" Priest, a beloved lifelong resident of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, at the age of 78 along with his fur babies Bella and Rocky. Born on Friday, May 23rd, 1947, in Cartersville, Dennis lived a rich and fulfilling life, deeply rooted in his community and surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was preceded in death...

Kelly Darlene Breland

Kelly Darlene Breland

Feb 7, 2026

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Kelly Darlene Breland announce her passing on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, after an illness of 3 months. She was born on Thursday, July 20th, 1967 to Cozette Hightower Breland and Dean Breland. She lived most of her life in Bartow County. Prior to ill health she operated a landscaping and...

Jocelyn Teresa Vittorio

Jocelyn Teresa Vittorio

Feb 6, 2026

Jocelyn Teresa Vittorio, a beloved resident of White, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Saturday, October 6, 1951, Jocelyn lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Jocelyn was a joyful presence in the lives of all who knew her. Known to many simply as "Granny," she had...

Mary Ruth Conner

Mary Ruth Conner

Feb 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Conner, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, in Canton, Georgia, at the age of 81. Mary was born on Monday, August 7th, 1944, in Dahlonega, Georgia, to the late Clarence David and Mervoleen Yother. Raised in a...

Lamar Johnson Smith Jr

Lamar Johnson Smith Jr

Feb 2, 2026

Lamar Johnson Smith Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, at the age of 89 in Cartersville, GA. Born on Monday, May 11th, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lamar's long and fulfilling life was marked by devotion to his family and dedication to his profession. Lamar spent many years as an Internal...

Nicholas Musacchio

Nicholas Musacchio

Jan 30, 2026

Nicholas Musacchio, age 52, passed on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia. Nick was born in Chardon, Ohio on November 11, 1973, and, as he tells it, moved to California when he froze to the ground under his truck. There he met Cathy (Crews), and they later married in 2000. Family was the highest point of Nick’s life. His...

William "Big Bill" Melton Sr.

William "Big Bill" Melton Sr.

Jan 30, 2026

William Carl Melton Sr., a cherished resident of Plainville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on February 24th, 1949, in Sawyer, Oklahoma, William led a life marked by love, service, and passion. A devoted husband, William is survived by his beloved spouse of 56 years, Brenda Melton. Together, they built a...

Jody Sue Freeman

Jody Sue Freeman

Jan 30, 2026

Jody Sue Freeman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 30th, 1948, in Alabama, Jody spent her later years residing in Cartersville, GA, where she crafted a life filled with love, commitment, and devotion to her family. Jody is survived by her three cherished daughters:...

John William Stearns III

John William Stearns III

Jan 28, 2026

John William Stearns III, lovingly known as Jay to friends and family, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia, at the age of 61, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born on July 13, 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to John William Stearns and Shirley Barney Stearns. Throughout his life, Jay was known for his...

Alan Bobby Williams

Alan Bobby Williams

Jan 25, 2026

Alan Bobby Williams, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, in Cartersville, Georgia. Born on September 11th, 1956, in Cartersville, Alan lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion for his family and community. Alan was a proud Marine, having served his country with honor and diligence. Following his military service, he...

Barbara Crumbley

Barbara Crumbley

Jan 19, 2026

Barbara Crumbley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Cartersville, GA. Born on Friday, May 28, 1943, Barbara lived a life rich with love and devotion to her family and community. Barbara dedicated 39 years of her professional life as a café manager with the Bartow County School System, where...

Carol Ann Keller

Carol Ann Keller

Jan 17, 2026

Carol Ann Keller passed away on January 17th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother of seven children and a woman whose life was defined by love, hard work, and dedication to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Keller and two of her children, Jeff Jones and Connie Harman....

Hugh Maurice Phipps

Hugh Maurice Phipps

Jan 16, 2026

Hugh Maurice Phipps, a beloved resident of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on March 8th, 1938, in Alcoa, Tennessee, Hugh lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to his family and community. Hugh proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, embodying the...

Jody Wayne Collum

Jody Wayne Collum

Jan 15, 2026

Jody Wayne Collum, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at the age of 51. Born on Sunday, February 24th, 1974, in Marietta, Georgia, Jody was a cherished resident of Cartersville, GA, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends.

Jody is survived by his devoted wife, Stephanie Collum, and...

Mary Colston

Mary Colston

Jan 12, 2026

Mary Opal Colston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at the age of 91, in Taylorsville, Georgia. Born on Monday, February 5th, 1934, in Toccoa, Georgia, Mary was a cherished member of her community and family, touching the lives of all who knew her with her warmth and kindness. Mary is survived...

Rachel Ruthel Hazelwood

Rachel Ruthel Hazelwood

Jan 10, 2026

Rachel Ruthel Hazelwood, a beloved resident of Cartersville, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Tuesday, May 26th, 1942, in Adairsville, GA, Rachel's life was a testament to love, family, community, and faith. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Thomas Pittman and Julia Nettie Pittman, her...

Hugh Earl Wilson

Hugh Earl Wilson

Jan 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugh Earl Wilson. Born on Thursday, August 20th, 1936, in Cartersville, Georgia, he passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9th, 2026, in his lifelong hometown at the age of 89. Hugh was a devoted and loving grandfather to Maegan Wilson (Brendan Glover) and Aubree Smith (Cody Martinez), and a...

Thomas Scott Davis

Thomas Scott Davis

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas Scott Davis, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on Sunday, August 6th, 1967, Thomas was cherished by those who knew him and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his devoted mother, Paulette Archer, who was his pillar of...

Don Ray Wooldridge

Don Ray Wooldridge

Jan 6, 2026

Donnie Ray Wooldridge, age 88, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, Don dedicated 22 years of service to the U.S. Coast Guard, achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. In 1962, Don married Anne Cowart, and together they navigated the many relocations that came with Coast Guard life, moving to several...

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