Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Adairsville, GA and surrounding areas.

Melvin Howard Knight

Melvin Howard Knight

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Melvin Howard Knight, age 79, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at Erlanger Medical Center. Melvin was born in Calhoun, Georgia on April 28, 1945, son of the late Ernest Franklin Knight and Alice Fuller Knight.

Survivors include his loving wife, Edith Knight; sons, Jeff Knight and wife Jana; grandsons, John Solomon, Eli, Jaxx and Jebb...

Dennis Wilfred Hand

Dennis Wilfred Hand

Jul 28, 2024

Mr. Dennis Wilfred Hand, Jr., loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Fairmount passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born in Columbus, Georgia, May 29, 1941, son of the late Dennis Wilfred Hand and Helen Elizabeth Barrentine Hand. Dennis was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Kelly Wayne Waters

Kelly Wayne Waters

Jul 27, 2024

Mr. Kelly Wayne Waters, loving son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age 43, of Cartersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 27, 2024. Kelly was born in Cullman, Alabama, September 24, 1980, son of Randy Jarald Waters and Brenda Kay Hitt Waters. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy Joe Hitt and Crandford Lee Waters and Leona Beatrice...

Michael “Mike” Harris Mcguire

Michael “Mike” Harris Mcguire

Jul 24, 2024

Michael "Mike" Harris McGuire- died on July 24th, 2024 after several years of ill health, including overcoming lung cancer. Born on April 12th, 1946, Mike was the third of five children of Bill and Mary Lou McGuire of Kingsport, TN.

Attending public schools in Kingsport, TN, Mike first discovered his love of singing through a Barbershop Quartet...

William “Bill” S Meuesen

William “Bill” S Meuesen

Jul 21, 2024

Mr. William S Meuesen, better known as Bill, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 2, 1964, son of Johanna "Anki" van Achterbergh Meuesen and the late Dirk Alexis Marius Meuesen.

First and foremost, Bill was the world's greatest father and...

Herman Troy Freeman

Herman Troy Freeman

Jul 7, 2024

Mr. Herman Troy Freeman, age 82, of Adairsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Herman was born in Calhoun, Georgia, December 1, 1941, son of L.H. Freeman and Geneva Reeves Freeman. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Thurman, and brothers, Oscar and...

Tammy Renee Beaver (Mathison)

Tammy Renee Beaver (Mathison)

Jul 6, 2024

Ms. Tammy Renee Beaver (Mathison), age 59, of Cartersville, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her residence.

Tammy was born in Rome, Georgia, July 18, 1964, daughter of the late Ernest James "E. J." Beaver and Eva Corine Gayton Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Brenda Roberson and Pat Hamrick,...

Bobbie Zann Harris Sirmons

Bobbie Zann Harris Sirmons

Jul 6, 2024

The family of Bobbie Zann Harris Sirmons celebrates the life of their devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful follower of God. On July 6, 2024, she was welcomed into heaven to continue her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior.

In her new heavenly home, she is reunited with her beloved parents, Grady C. and Wilda A., her...

Deloise Curtis

Deloise Curtis

Jul 3, 2024

Mrs. Deloise Curtis, age 88, of Adairsville passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Deloise was born in Adairsville, Georgia on April 17, 1936, daughter of the late Moe Sanders and Mamie Joe Dozier. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Curtis, SR and sons, Randolph Curtis and George Curtis. She was a...

Ounderia "Onnie" Suzette Nicholson

Ounderia "Onnie" Suzette Nicholson

Jul 1, 2024

Mrs. Ounderia "Onnie" Suzette Nicholson, age 60, of McDonough passed away July 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Onnie was born in Cartersville, Georgia, May 6, 1964, daughter of Maxine Olivia Adcock Beavers and the late Malcolm Coleman Pritchett. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Otchie Lee Nicholson.  Onnie lived life to...

Vera Maxine Bailey

Vera Maxine Bailey

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Vera Maxine Colston Bailey, age 74, of Adairsville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Atrium Floyd Hospital.

Vera was born in Cartersville, Georgia, July 27, 1948, daughter of the late D. W. Colston and Bernice Gulledge Colston-Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Elvis Clyde Bailey; uncles, E. C. (Mutt) Gulledge...

Shirley Elzadie Parker Pack

Shirley Elzadie Parker Pack

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Elzadie Parker Pack, age 74, of Calhoun passed away Monday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Rome, Georgia on September 28, 1949, daughter of the late Jesse Hudgins and Lula Mae Parker Hudgins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Eugene Pack; sister, Brenda Louise...

Leroy Charles Barton

Leroy Charles Barton

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. Leroy Charles Barton, age 66, of Adairsville passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Leroy was born in Kings Lynn, England January 16, 1958, son of the late Ray Thomas Barton and Brenda Barnes Barton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brent Charles Barton; stepson, Donald Shepherd; grandparents, Frank and Jessie Lee Barton and...

Jimmy Darnell Baldwin

Jimmy Darnell Baldwin

Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Darrell Baldwin, age 58, of Adairsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Jimmy was born in Rome, Georgia, December 18, 1965, son of Edward Eugene Baldwin and Evialou Benefield Baldwin. A loving son, Jimmy devoted his time to taking care of his parents. He was a faithful member of...

Mary Heath Kirby

Mary Heath Kirby

Jun 15, 2024

Ms. Mary Rebecca Heath Kirby, age 70, of Calhoun passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her residence.

Mary was born in Kingston, Georgia on February 1, 1954, daughter of the late Albert Olin Heath and Ruby Morris Heath. She was also preceded in death by and sisters, Lilly Mills and Jannie Ruth Heath.  Mary was a...

Edward "Eddie" Darnell Bagley

Edward "Eddie" Darnell Bagley

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Edward "Eddie" Darnell Bagley, age 60, Cartersville, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his residence.

Eddie was born in Rome, Georgia February 12, 1964, son of the late Edward "Ed" Bagley and Vivian Adams Bagley. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Eddie retired from Millis Transport. He was an avid fan of...

Alvin Ausben Ray, Jr.

Alvin Ausben Ray, Jr.

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Alvin Ausben Ray, Jr., age 69, of Adairsville went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 10, 2024.

Alvin was born in Cartersville, Georgia, February 4, 1955, son of the late Alvin Ausben Ray, Sr., and Dora Evelyn Stroup Ray. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Ray. Alvin was a...

Carl Hollaran

Carl Hollaran

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. Carl Ellis Hollaran, Jr, age 86, of Cartersville (formerly of Adairsville) passed away June 6, 2024 at Floyd Medical Center, Rome, GA.

Carl was born in Adairsville, Georgia, July 8, 1937, son of the late Carl Ellis Hollaran, Sr. and Jessie Mealor Hollaran. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Hollaran Janoulis.

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Debra Sue Parker

Debra Sue Parker

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Debra Sue West Parker, age 70, of Kingston, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 1, 2024, surrounded by her family that loved and adored her.

Debra was born in Cartersville, GA, January 16, 1954, to the late Raymond Joseph West and Mamie Atkinson West. Mrs. Parker was also preceded in death by her...

Johnny Earl Mcstotts

Johnny Earl Mcstotts

May 31, 2024

Mr. Johnny Earl McStotts, age 48, of Adairsville,  passed away suddenly on May 31, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1976 to John W. (J. W.) McStotts and Cheryl C. McStotts Shires.

He was preceded in death by his father, John W. (J. W.) McStotts.

He is survived by his son, Stetson John McStotts,...

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