OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries in Georgia
The obituaries in the Cedartown, GA, Polk County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Georgia's history and identity.
Wayne H. Lott
Sep 3, 2026
Mr. Wayne H. Lott, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia on August 19, 1941. He was the son of the late Jack and Blanche Lott.
He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister Jackie McElwee.
He is survived by his...
Troy Lee Jamison
Sep 2, 2026
Mr. Troy Lee Jamison, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1945 to the late Everett Dewey Jamison and Laura Mae Dial Jamison.
He is survived by his daughters, Carol Jamison and Lisa Jamison; sons, Tony Jamison (Rhonda), Johnny Jamison, and Blake Jamison (Dani); 14 grandchildren...
Michael Leroy Hulsey
Aug 31, 2026
Michael Hulsey age 65 passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home in Cedartown, Georgia. He was born on October 19, 1960, in Polk County to the late Leroy Hulsey and Edna Folsom.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Diane Lee and sister Deborah Wharton.
Michael took...
Annie Ruth Stroup
Aug 27, 2026
Annie Ruth Stroup (Cookie), age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully and was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 27th, 2026.
Miss Annie Ruth Stroup retired from Liberty Mutual after 35 years. She dedicated her life to the Lord at a young age, enjoyed spending time at her childhood church, Southside Baptist, and listening...
Tommy Clyde Garner, Jr.
Aug 26, 2026
Mr.Tommy Clyde Garner, Jr., age 66, of Cedartown GA, passed away on August 26th, 2026. He was born in Rome, Georgia on February 28, 1960 to Tommy Clyde Garner, Sr. and Brenda Bentley Slaughter.
Tommy was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany. He was a master mason and enjoyed the fellowship...
Melinda Ruth King
Aug 25, 2026
Mrs. Melinda Ruth King, age 61, of Cedartown GA, passed away on August 25h, 2026. She was born in Rockmart, Georgia on September 28, 1964 to the late Luther J. Jackson and Annie Ruth Nale Womack.
Mrs. King is preceded in death by her parents and spouse David Leslie.
She is survived by her 2...
Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski
Aug 8, 2026
Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Chandler, Sr. and Nova Robinson Chandler.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jacqulin Smith, Mavor Carnes, Betty Henderson,...
Levon Mulkey
Aug 7, 2026
Mr. Levon Mulkey, age 91, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026.
Mr. Mulkey was born in Potash Alabama on October 17th, 1934. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Mulkey. He was a veteran that proudly served in the United States Army.
Levon is preceded in death by...
Linda Faye Eaves Pope
Aug 5, 2026
Linda Faye Eaves Pope, age 77, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2026.
Ms. Pope was born in Cedartown, Georgia on May, 5th, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Herbert B. "Buck" Eaves and Mrs. Gladys E. Heath Eaves.
She is preceded in death by her parents as well...
Mary Inez Bowman
Aug 1, 2026
Ms. Mary Inez Bowman, age 94 of Jacksonville AL, passed away August 1st, 2026. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on June 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Annie Blake Carter.
Ms. Bowman is preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, James R. Bowman; daughter, Mary...
Wendell Joseph Holcomb, Sr.
Jul 30, 2026
Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home
106 North College Street
Cedartown, GA 30125
770-748-1431
Obituary
Mr. Wendell Joseph Holcomb Sr., age 86 of Waco, GA, passed away July 30th, 2026.
Mr. Holcomb was born in Polk County, Georgia on September 16, 1939. He was the son...
Royce Douglas Hulsey
Jul 28, 2026
Mr. Royce Douglas Hulsey passed away on Tuesday July 28th, 2026. Royce was born on November 10th, 1942 to parents Ben and Jewell Hulsey. He was a graduate of Cedartown High School, class of 1960.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Hulsey; brother, Mike Hulsey (Debra); and sister, Sheila Carter (David). He was also survived by...
Mary Jo Howell Walker
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Mary Jo Howell Walker, affectionately known to many as Jody, age 86 of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Friday, July 24th, 2026.Mrs. Walker was born in Cleburne County (Oak Level), AL, on April 14th 1940, the daughter of the late Mr. William Harold Howell and Mrs. Para Pruitt Howell.
She was a resident of Cedartown for...
Jean Pittman Puckett
Jul 23, 2026
Ms. Jean Pittman Puckett, 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George and Gladys Pittman.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Buford Pittman.
Ms. Puckett is survived by her...
Tonya Renee Burns
Jul 13, 2026
Mrs. Tonya Renee Glass Burns, 55, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1970 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Seals L. Glass and Edna Ruth Smith Stephens.
Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband, Richard "Erik" Burns; son, Christopher "Ivan" Burns and Charles...
Kenneth Lee Bedford
Jul 2, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Lee Bedford, age 74, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family and friends Thursday, July 2026. He was born on January 2, 1952 in Cedartown, GA. He was the son of the late Hugh Wilford and Louise Anderson Bedford.
Kenneth was retired from the United States Postal Service. He was member of Second Baptist...
Helena Skye Carnes
Jun 29, 2026
Ms. Helena Skye Carnes, age 43 of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on December 15, 1982 in Rome, Georgia. Helena was the daughter of the late Teddy Carnes and Wanda Elizabeth Cash Carnes.
Ms. Carnes is survived by her daughter, Emma Grayce Woods; sister, Star Wiggins (Donny); niece, Choyce Wooten;...
Rodrigo Perez Mendez
Jun 27, 2026
Mr. Rodrigo Perez Mendez, age 41 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1985 in Guatemala City.
Mr. Mendez is survived by his mother, Micaela Mendez Gonzalez; wife, Angela Hernandez- Reynoso; daughter, Lusinda Perez Hernandez; sons, Wilder Perez Hernandez, Isaac Perez Hernandez and Eliezer Perez Hernandez and brother,...
Darrell Franklin Wiggins
Jun 22, 2026
Darrell Franklin Wiggins, 72, of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond. Born on June 26, 1953, to the late Bud and Ruby Wiggins, Darrell was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by his deep love and unwavering commitment to his family. Family was the center of his...
Douglas Edward Landrum, Sr.
Jun 14, 2026
Mr. Douglas Edward Landrum, Sr., age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1942 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Ben Ed and Eva Marie Grubbs Landrum.
Mr. Landrum is survived by his sons, Chad Landrum and Doug Landrum, Jr. (Ying) and grandchildren, Sophie...


