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.
Susan Kines Langston
Jun 28, 2010
Mrs. Susan Kines Langston, age 43 of Tuscaloosa, passed away June 28, 2010. Services will be at 11:00 am Friday, July 2, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa with burial to follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Dr. Gil McKee officiating. Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, 2010, from...
Hazel Womack Corn
Jun 24, 2010
Ms. Hazel Womack Corn, age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was born on April 2, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Mamie Womack (both deceased). Ms. Hazel Corn was employed at Rome Plow; and later at the Colonial 5 & 10. Ms. Corn is survived by a son, Jimmy L....
Margie Holbrooks
Jun 21, 2010
Mrs. Margie Owens Holbrooks, age 77, of Rockmart, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010. She was born on October 22, 1932 in Cedartown, the daughter of David and Tempe Deems Owens (both deceased). Mrs. Holbrooks is survived by a husband of 58 years, Billy D. Holbrooks; sisters and brothers, Christine Bishop, Maggie Garner and brother-in law...
Odessa May Knight
Jun 12, 2010
Mrs. Odessa May Knight, age 82, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010. She was born in Cedartown on October, 26, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde May Sr. & Mattie Rovine Stevens May; two husbands, Ernest Clifford "Billy" Carroll, Jr. and Jewel Emanuel Knight; daughter, Odessa Diane Purcell; sister, Betty Jo May; and brother,...
Hazel Louise Cantrell
Jun 10, 2010
Mrs. Hazel Louise Cantrell, age 83, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010. She was born in Cedartown on April 19, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ely Tillery and Annie Lee Brock Tillery. Mrs. Cantrell was a beloved member of Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the church choir...
Joyce Truett Minshew
Jun 5, 2010
Mrs. Joyce Truett Minshew, age 59, of 43 Lakeview Drive, Lindale, passed away on Saturday evening, June 5, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Minshew was born in Cedartown, Georgia on August 3, 1950, daughter of B. J. Treutt and the late Lucille Payton White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Philip Lewis Minshew, on November 27, 2003,...
Carl Clark Smith, Sr.
Jun 4, 2010
Mr. Carl Clark Smith, Sr. age 77 of Snellville, passed away on June 4, 2010. He was born April 8, 1933 in Aragon, the son of E. C. Smith and Ada Sue Sanders Smith (both deceased). Also preceding him in death are brothers, Jimmy Ray Smith, Nathaniel Smith, and Ernest "Buster" Smith. He was a veteran having served in the...
Warren Harding Mcclure
Jun 4, 2010
Mr. Warren Harding McClure, age 88, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010. He was born July 8, 1921 in Norwalk, Ohio. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles W. McClure and Katryn Persbacker McClure; wife, Barbara Cass McClure; sister, Lela K. McClure;...
Samuel A. Oxenreider
Jun 3, 2010
Mr. Samuel A. Oxenreider, age 79, of Felton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was born March 13, 1931 in Chariton, Iowa. He is preceded in death by parents, Cleo Omar Oxenreider and Mable Lorraine Hickman Oxenreider and a daughter, Laura Oxenreider. After serving in the United States Navy, he joined the Marine Corps and was a...
Jessie B. Campbell
Jun 3, 2010
Mrs. Jessie B. Campbell, age 90, of Marietta passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. Mrs. Campbell was a long time member of Crestview Baptist Church. She was active in Sunday School and the Senior Choir. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. At 85, she was still cutting grass. She loved plants and flowers and spent...
Jasper Willis Wright
Jun 1, 2010
Mr. Jasper Willis Wright, age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He was born March 24, 1937 in Talona, Georgia. Mr. Jasper Willis Wright is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Mildred Wright of Rome. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by a son, Michael Wright; parents, Joseph Cicro...
Jeffery Scott Milam
Jun 1, 2010
Mr. Jeffery Scott Milam, age 46, of Athens, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He was born March 6, 1964 in Winchester, Tennessee the son of Jerry Lee Milam and Sue McKinney Milam (both deceased). He is also preceded in death by brother, Chad Milam and nephew, Dusten Weaver. Mr. Jeffery Scott Milam is survived by...
Steve Bernard Lance
Jun 1, 2010
Mr. Steve Bernard Lance, age 62 of Smyrna, GA, passed away on June 1. Born January 13, 1948, in Brevard, NC, to Earl and Geneva Lance (deceased). Mr. Lance served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971, as an undercover intelligence agent. He received the Bronze Star medal for bravery. Steve was a Renaissance man; able...
Edith Almer Kines
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Edith Almer Mobbs Kines, age 81, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010. She was born in Rockmart on August 15, 1928, the daughter of Ralph D. and Lela Nixon Mobbs, both deceased. Besides her parents, Mrs. Kines is preceded in death by first husband, Elmer Glaze and second husband, Rev. Grady Kines; sister, Irene Hill; brothers,...
Mary Catheryn Anderson Kommer
May 12, 2010
Mrs. Mary Catheryn (Anderson) Kommer, age 84, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2010 at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home in Piqua, Ohio. She was born April 8, 1926 in Polk County, Georgia to the late James C. and S. Classo (Willis) Grimes. She married Warren D. Kommer on September 22, 1973 in Piqua. She retired from the Orr Felt...
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...
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