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.

Rebecca Joann Campbell

Rebecca Joann Campbell

Sep 18, 2024

Ms. Rebecca Joann Campbell, age 70 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  She was born on August 20, 1954 in Boaz, Alabama.  She was the daughter of Jewell Dean Bowlen Campbell and the late Travis Campbell.

Ms. Campbell is survived by her family, Michael Festa, Jerry Festa, Kandi Haney, Jewell Dean Campbell, Dyann...

Thomas E Davis

Thomas E Davis

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Thomas E. Davis, age 66 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.  He was born on September 17, 1957 in Tacoma Park, Maryland.  He was the son of the late Ellis Lynn Davis and Lena Pearl Mitchell Davis.

Mr. Davis is survived by his sisters, Donna Lynn Hawthorne and Virginia Lee Smith; brothers,...

Charles Joe Wills

Charles Joe Wills

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Charles Joe Wills, age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.  He was born on January 1, 1940 in Rockmart, Georgia.  He was the son of the late James Marion Wills and Maryann Lucinda Lee Wills.

Mr. Wills was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Wills is survived...

Jana Leigh Crawford

Jana Leigh Crawford

Sep 4, 2024

Ms. Jana Leigh Crawford, age 49 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  She was born on December 12, 1975 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Luther and Joyce Ann Howard Crawford.

Ms. Crawford is survived by her daughter, Joshalynn Nicole Ward; son, Kayden Jase Crawford; chosen daughter, Ansley...

Clyde Nickey Bedford, Sr.

Clyde Nickey Bedford, Sr.

Aug 29, 2024

Mr. Clyde Nickey Bedford, Sr., age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.  He was born on January 16, 1939 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clyde N. and Zelia McElwee Bedford.

Mr. Bedford is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Rainey Bedford; daughters, Cindy Guthrie...

Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar

Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar, age 29, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was born on August 28, 1995. He was the son of Timoteo Macario Bernardo and Adalicia Herlinda Aguilar.

Mr. Aguilar is survived by his loving wife Floridalma Macario Ramirez; sons, Hemerzo Macario, Obed Macario and Gael Macario; sisters, Estela...

James Alton Honea

James Alton Honea

Aug 21, 2024

Mr. James Alton Honea, age 90, of Lindale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  He was born on January 15, 1934 in Rome, Georgia, and was the son of the late Horace Greely and Nellie Roper Honea. He graduated from Rome High in 1952, and married his sweetheart, Ruth Evelyn Taylor in 1953. They were married for...

Olin Lynn Gammage, Iii

Olin Lynn Gammage, Iii

Aug 19, 2024

Mr. Olin L. Gammage III, "Big O", age 58 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.  He was born on October 14, 1965 in Cedartown. He was the son of Letitia Zuker Moore and the late Olin L. Gammage Jr.

Being the third generation of Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home, Olin spent...

Donald Jackson Leming

Donald Jackson Leming

Aug 17, 2024

Donald (Don) Jackson Leming, 95, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1929, in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clyde Ray Leming and Grace Jackson Leming Mull.

A quiet, unassuming man, Don possessed a strong work ethic. He started young; his first job was winding...

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Christopher Gerald Smith, age 50 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.  He was born on January 19, 1974 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Arthur Gerald Smith and Susan Annette Kines Smith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Alexander Smith & Gladys Bates Smith, George Robert...

Maria Julissa Escutia

Maria Julissa Escutia

Aug 14, 2024

Mrs. Maria Julissa Escutia, age 43 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  She was born on September 23, 1980 in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of Pascual Escutia and Adela Alcantar.

Mrs. Escutia is survived by her parents; husband, Antonio Cruz Hernandez; daughters, Cassandra Cruz and Natalie Cruz; son, Edgar Cruz and...

Sherry Powell Tracy

Sherry Powell Tracy

Aug 6, 2024

Mrs. Sherry Powell Tracy, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.  She was born on August 8, 1950 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Van Powell, Sr. and Frances Moncrief Powell.

Mrs. Tracy is survived by her daughters, Leah Brandon and Kara Lawrence (Steven); son, Brad Tracy;...

Daniel Blakely Lester

Daniel Blakely Lester

Aug 4, 2024

Mr. Daniel Blakely Lester passed away on August 4, 2024.

Dan was born to Marguerite (Lovett) Lester and Daniel B. Lester on April 21, 1935, in Hilltonia, Georgia. He grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County there. He attended classes at Georgia Tech before going to work doing mechanical contracting -...

Carmyn Noel Hayes

Carmyn Noel Hayes

Aug 4, 2024

Carmyn Noel Hayes, was born on May 11, 2024, to the parents of Steven Hayes and A'liyah Bryant. Carmyn was a fighter and never ceased to amaze her medical staff, and the people around her. Carmyn was a happy baby, and brought so much joy to the lives of those who encountered her. Carmyn was the 1st great grandchild...

Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing

Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing, age 95, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.  She was born on September 27, 1928 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Johnson, Sr. and Frances McBurnett Johnson.

Mrs. Sensing is survived by her daughter, Judy Bowden (David); grandchildren, Jamie Sensing, Daniel Bentley, Joel Bentley,...

Rebekah Jett Lyles

Rebekah Jett Lyles

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Rebekah Jett Lyles, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.  She was born on October 19, 1970 in Rome. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Guy Jett and Betty Sligh Chandler.

Mrs. Lyles is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne Lyles; daughter, Adelyn Rebekah Lyles; sons, Austen Blair Atkins,...

Sloan Griffin Nelson

Sloan Griffin Nelson

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Sloan Griffin Nelson, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.  She was born on February 22, 1965 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late James Arthel Griffin, Jr. and Julia Faye Guice Griffin.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Charles Nelson; sons, Josh...

Erich Paul Wolfe

Erich Paul Wolfe

Jul 11, 2024

Mr. Erich Paul Wolfe, age 58, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.  He was born on June 18, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rosewith Geisler and James Norman Wolfe.

Since 2010, Terra has been his anchor, confidante, and partner in every step of life's adventure. They finally...

Janice Arrington

Janice Arrington

Jul 7, 2024

Mrs. Janice Elaine Floyd Arrington, known to all as "Mimi", age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.  She was born on August 4, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Tom Leroy "TL" and Louise Trammell Floyd.

Mrs. Arrington is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Steve...

Jimmie Rowell Jones

Jimmie Rowell Jones

Jun 29, 2024

Ms. Jimmie Elaine Rowell Jones, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on June 29, 2024.

Jimmie was born on July 20, 1942 in Cedartown, daughter of the late J.E. and Wilma Grogan Rowell of Rockmart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband, Robert H. Jones of Cedartown, and brother,...

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