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.
Charles Harry Broome
May 2, 2010
Mr. Charles Harry Broome, age 89, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday May 2, 2010. He was born September 10, 1920 in Cedartown Georgia. He proudly served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. Broome and Janie Dawson Broome; wife, Catherine Morgan Broome; sisters, Elizabeth Raiden, Gertrude Hogue, Mary Jane Maxwell, Sadie...
Ruth Mckelvey
Apr 30, 2010
Mrs. Ruth Wilkerson McKelvey, age 91, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010. She was born May 27, 1918 in Cedartown, Georgia, the daughter of Willie and Bama Burkhalter Wilkerson. Mrs. Ruth McKelvey is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Pat McKelvey, Jr. & Joan, Van McKelvey & Andrea, Tim McKelvey & Kathy; five grandchildren, Chris McKelvey and...
Hershel Wayne Ayers
Apr 29, 2010
Mr. Hershel Wayne Ayers, age 40, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010. He was born October 29, 1969 in Atlanta. Mr. Ayers is survived by mother and step-father, Marie Reynolds Campbell and Ricky Campbell of Hull, Georgia and sisters, Donna Marie Ayers Augello of Alpharetta, Brenda Gail Ayers, and Shirley N. Ayers, both of Cedartown. Several Nieces...
Donald Edward Ayers
Apr 29, 2010
Mr. Donald Edward Ayers, age 65, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010. He was born May 12, 1943 in Cedartown, the son of Hershel Wayne Ayers and Willie Jo Reddish Ayers (both deceased). He is also preceded in death by son, Wayne Ayers; sister, Shirley Phillips; brothers, Eugene Talmadge Ayers and Burl Hershel Ayers. Mr. Ayers is...
Mary Jo Smith
Apr 28, 2010
Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from complications of an acute infection. Born April 22, 1926 in Esom Hill, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late David K. and Beulah Woodward. Mary Jo was a Physical Education Teacher for the Polk County School Board. She was also a board member and participant in...
Roger Dale Brown
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. Roger Dale Brown, age 56, of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. He was born June 5, 1953 in Carrollton. He is preceded in death by parents, James A. Brown and Nodena Daniel Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by wife of thirty-one years, Jean Brown; children, Carol Markley, Lisa Meeks, Melissa Brown, Christi Shealy, Alice Pierce; grandchildren, Nathan...
William Joe May, Sr.
Apr 21, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. William Joe May, Sr., 77, of Opelika, will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Fredericks Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Steve Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. May will be held from 6 – 8 PM on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Fredericks Funeral Home....
Mavis Irene Camp Nichols
Apr 21, 2010
Mrs. Mavis Irene Camp Nichols, age 81, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. She was born January 1, 1929 in Rockmart, the daughter of Isaac E. and Mamie Quick Camp. Mrs. Mavis Nichols is survived by one sister, Gladys Camp Garrett, son and daughter-in-law, James "Jim" D. Nichols, Jr. and Chris Martin-Nichols; daughter, Carolyn "Pat" Nichols Yongue;...
Thelma Adeline "Abby" Weems
Apr 19, 2010
Mrs. Thelma Adeline "Abby" Weems, 87, of Dalton, was taken to her heavenly home Monday, April 19, 2010 at her residence, after a brief illness from a stroke. She was born November 9, 1922, daughter of the late Jim and Jeanette Holland of Borden Springs, Alabama and was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Weems; recently deceased great-grandsons, Adam...
Major Jim Clark
Apr 18, 2010
Major Jim Clark, age 72, of Acworth passed Sunday April 18, 2010. Jim retired from the Cobb County Police Department after 32 years of service. He is survived by mother Maude Clark; son Jimmy Clark; daughters Suzie Hamrick, Frankie Hamrick, and Terry Hamrick; brother, Mike Clark; sister Carol Clark Vann; grandchildren Thea Clark and Breyden Clark. Jim was preceded in...
Clyde Noxie Bedford
Apr 17, 2010
Mr. Clyde N. Bedford, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010. He was born June 28, 1919 in Marietta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lois Blalock Bedford; wives, Zelia McElwee Bedford, Dorothy McGee Bedford, and Thelma Newby Bedford; three sisters, Jessie Mae Bedford Newsome, Polly Bedford Corn, Sue Bedford; one...
Mary Ann Berry Nichter
Apr 17, 2010
Mrs. Mary Ann Berry Nichter, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on April 17, 2010. She was born September 30, 1936. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Rhonda Lorren, one brother and sister-in law, Jack and Geneva Berry. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil O. Lorren; second husband, Benton Nichter; parents, Earl Mountain...
Frances Mae Rushing
Apr 12, 2010
Miss Frances Mae Rushing, 85, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 in Melbourne. She was born April 28, 1924 in Vero Beach, FL. She is preceded in death by parents, Tommie and Amelia Frances Davis Rushing; sister, Miss Katherine Burney Rushing. Miss Frances Rushing is survived by sister, Mary McPherson; brother, Harold Rushing...
John D. Anderson
Apr 12, 2010
Mr. John D. Anderson, age 73, of Jackson, GA died Monday, April 12, 2010. He was born in Cedartown, GA to the late James Lilborn and Dovie Elizabeth Peace Anderson. Mr. Anderson served our country with the United States Air Force. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Jackson, GA. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Shirley...
Donald Robert Gaylor
Apr 11, 2010
Mr. Donald Robert Gaylor, age 95, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was born April 28, 1914 in Cedartown, the son of Andrew Gaylor and Hattie McInvale Gaylor (both deceased). Mr. Gaylor was retired from Goodyear with 43 years of service. Mr. Gaylor is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ester Phillips, Jewell Roberts, Odell...
William H. 'Billy' Peace
Apr 9, 2010
Mr. William H. 'Billy' Peace, age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010. He was born December 13, 1927 in Polk County, the son of Memory Euell Peace and Mae Bell Rainwater Peace (both deceased). Mr. Peace served his country during World War II in the Asian Theatre in the Occupational Forces in Japan. He was retired...
Harwell G. Minshew
Apr 9, 2010
The American flag at the home of Mr. Harwell G. Minshew was lowered to half mast on April 9, 2010 where he passed away quietly after an extended illness. He was born July 19, 1924 in Cherokee County, Alabama, to Thomas and Irene Sutherlin Minshew (both deceased). Besides his parents, Mr. Minshew is preceded in death by siblings, Inez Reeves,...
Megan Kathleen Woodhouse
Apr 9, 2010
Miss Megan Kathleen Woodhouse, age 15, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born on January 6, 1995 in Bethesda, Maryland. Miss Woodhouse was a ninth grader at Cedartown High School and a member of the CHS Marching Band. Miss Woodhouse is survived by parents, Mark Thomas Woodhouse and Christine Hare Woodhouse; sister and brother-in-law, LeAnnee...
Mildred Turner Cain
Apr 7, 2010
Mrs. Mildred Smith Turner Cain, age 83, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born November 8, 1926 in Cherokee County, Alabama, the daughter of William Porter Smith and Dovie Rogers Smith (both deceased). Mrs. Cain is also preceded in death, in 1975, by her first husband, Mr. James Greely Turner, Sr.. In 1986 she married Mr....
Spencer R. Coleman
Apr 6, 2010
Mr. Spencer R. Coleman, age 66, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born April 23, 1943 in Cedartown, the son of Sidney Richmond Coleman (deceased) and Nina Mae Coleman. Mr. Coleman is preceded in death by his father, Sidney Richmond Coleman. Mr. Spencer Coleman is survived by his wife, Teresa Studdards Coleman; mother, Nina Mae...
Subscribe
To Email Notifications
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
