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.

Katherine Stroud

Katherine Stroud

Nov 12, 2024

Katherine "Kathy" Virginia Willingham Pryor Stroud, known to many as "Mama Stroud", went home to be with our Lord at the remarkable age of 100 on November 12, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born on October 21, 1924 in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Lula Jane and George Jackson Willingham, Kathy lived a full and rich life marked by...

Jeffrey Eugene Winkles

Jeffrey Eugene Winkles

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey Eugene Winkles, age 50 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on November 25, 1973 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Daniel Ray Winkles, Sr. and Helen Marie Smith Winkles.

Mr. Winkles is survived by his daughter, Haley Winkles Jacobo; son, Blaze Winkles; brother, Daniel Ray...

Marvin David Robinson, Jr.

Marvin David Robinson, Jr.

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Marvin David Robinson, Jr., age 75 of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  He was born on August 27, 1949 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Marvin David Robinson, Sr. and Annie Ruth Newsome Robinson.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his daughters, Rossie Peace Robinson and Anna Robinson Boling (Chandler);...

John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr.

John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr.

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. John "Ricky" Derrick Lankford Sr., age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024.  He was born on December 16, 1942 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late John Henry Lankford and Lucille Worsham Lankford.

Mr. Lankford is survived by his daughter; Ginger Lankford Slaughter (Jason); sons, John Derrick Lankford...

Mary Frances Reddish

Mary Frances Reddish

Nov 2, 2024

Mrs. Mary Frances Reddish, age 76 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.  She was born on February 17, 1948 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Grace Presley Owens.

Mrs. Reddish was an devoted member of the Baptist Faith and a active member of Pine Bower Baptist Church. Mary...

William C. Van Kleef, Jr.

William C. Van Kleef, Jr.

Nov 1, 2024

Mr. William Calvin Van Kleef, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California on August 9, 1951, and peacefully went home to Our Lord and Savior in Rome, Georgia on Friday, November 1, 2024.

William is survived by his son, William (Marcy) C. Van Kleef III of Rome Georgia; granddaughters, Molly (Peter) Clance and Emily Van Kleef, both...

Joy Denise Wallace Moore

Joy Denise Wallace Moore

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Joy Denise Wallace Moore, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  She was born on April 11, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Denise Wallace and Mary Jo Rowell Wallace.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her sons, Chris Moore and Jimmy Moore (Dawn); grandchildren, Katlin Moore (Alex), Amber Moore,...

Clair Michael Bunnell

Clair Michael Bunnell

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Clair Michael Bunnell, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  He was born on January 10, 1951 in Conneaut, Ohio. He was the son of the late Clair Ivan Bunnell and Dorothy Hewes Bunnell.

Mr. Bunnell is survived by his wife, Diane Clay Bunnell; sons, Todd Bunnell and Tyler Bunnell; step-sons,...

Emory Eugene Hughes

Emory Eugene Hughes

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Emory Eugene Hughes, "Gene", age 61 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  He was born on October 13, 1963 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late George Emory and Doris Faye Womack Hughes.

Gene was a graduate of Cedartown High School, Class of 1981. After graduation he and his...

Ralph Hutcheson

Ralph Hutcheson

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Ralph Hutcheson, age 85 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  He was born on October 29, 1938 in Temple, Georgia.  He was the son of the late John Hutcheson and Gladys Brown Hutcheson.

Mr. Hutcheson is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Grimes Hutcheson; daughter, Cindy Robinson; son, Barry Hutcheson (Sarah Michini);...

Ann Mccarson Davidson

Ann Mccarson Davidson

Sep 29, 2024

Ms. Ann Edge "Annie" McCarson Davidson, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  She was born on August 4, 1936 in Floyd County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late John Ralph McCarson, Sr. and Mozelle Edge McCarson.

Ms. Davidson is survived by her daughter, Ann Blaine Davidson Booth-Clibborn; son, James...

Kenneth James Cochran

Kenneth James Cochran

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Kenneth James Cochran, age 57, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  He was born on February 18, 1967 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Sandra Patricia Mobbs Cannon and the late James E Cochran.

Mr. Cochran is survived by his mother, Sandra Patricia Mobbs Cannon (Noel); brother, Allen Malone (Theresa);...

Janice Carol Buttram

Janice Carol Buttram

Sep 23, 2024

Mrs. Janice Carol Roberson Buttram, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.  She was born on March 9, 1947 in Polk County.  She was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Ethel I. Smith Roberson.

Mrs. Buttram is survived by her sister, Brenda Reddish (James); brother-in-law, Ricky Norton; several nieces and...

Vivian Hazel Camp

Vivian Hazel Camp

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Vivian Hazel Edwards Camp, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024.  She was born on November 2, 1941 in Polk County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest Hulsey and Gaynell Dyer Hulsey.

Mrs. Camp is survived by her daughter, Denise Camp Chastain (Jeff); daughter-in-law, Amy Camp; grandchildren, Carissa...

Kathleen Susan Plaskett

Kathleen Susan Plaskett

Sep 19, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Susan Plaskett (nee Raney), age 74, of Springfield, Tennessee, peacefully passed away September 19, 2024 surrounded by family.

Mrs. Plaskett was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 9, 1950.

Kathy was raised in the Catholic faith. On November 19, 1966 she married her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared life's adventures...

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...

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