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.

Walter Jackson Clay

Walter Jackson Clay

Apr 5, 2010

Mr. Walter Jackson Clay, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010. He was born February 21, 1925 in Dawson, Alabama, the son of Joel Washington Clay and Tennie Mae Crow Clay (both deceased). Mr. Clay was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post...

Henry Horace Astin

Henry Horace Astin

Apr 2, 2010

Mr. Henry Horace Astin, age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was born May 26, 1928 in Cedartown, the son of John & Ruby McEver Astin (both deceased). Besides his parents, Mr. Astin is preceded in death by sisters, Kay Shifflett, Elizabeth Sutton, and brothers, Charlie Astin, Howard McEver, Alva Astin, Boyd Astin, Guy Astin,...

Lacey Denise Watkins

Lacey Denise Watkins

Apr 1, 2010

Mrs. Lacey Denise Watkins, age 25, of Cartersville formerly of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010. She was born June 22, 1984 in Rome, Georgia, the daughter of Wayland Jackson & Dawn Bryan Jackson. Mrs. Watkins is preceded in death by sister, Amber Elizabeth Jackson; grandparents, Opal Jackson, Larry Bryan, Sewell Watkins, Miriam Watkins, and Don Shellnut; brother-in-law,...

Janie Carter Spann

Janie Carter Spann

Mar 30, 2010

Mrs. Janie Carter Spann, age 79, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born November 28, 1930 in Cedartown, the daughter of Wiley E. Carter and Annie Pearl Peace Carter (both deceased). Mrs. Spann was a beloved member of Southside Baptist Church. Besides her parents, Mrs. Spann is preceded in death by sisters, Frances Cook, Dorothy...

William "Bill" Prince

William "Bill" Prince

Mar 25, 2010

Mr. William Calvin Prince, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010. He was born November 13, 1929 in Bluffton, Alabama, the son of William Floyd Prince and Grace Peek Prince (both deceased). Mr. Prince was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hubert Prince; sister,...

Jerry Samples

Jerry Samples

Mar 23, 2010

Mr. Jerry Samples, age 72, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was born August 4, 1937 in Cedartown, the son of Wesley Hughes Samples and Mattie Sue Fordham Samples (both deceased). Mr. Samples is also preceded in death by sister, Irene McDonald; brother, Barney Samples; grandson, Shane Fortune. Mr. Samples is survived by children and their...

Florence Wilson

Florence Wilson

Mar 19, 2010

Mrs. Florence Wilson of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2014.

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Florence Wilson are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements for Mrs. Florence Wilson...

Patrick Andrew Cain

Patrick Andrew Cain

Mar 18, 2010

Mr. Patrick Andrew Cain, age 69, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born September 21, 1940 in Floyd County, the son of Alfred Monroe Cain and Ozell Dooley Cain (both deceased). Mr. Cain was a retiree from the Polk County Road Department and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of...

Rev. Andrew Lee (Andy) Bryan, Sr.

Rev. Andrew Lee (Andy) Bryan, Sr.

Mar 16, 2010

Reverend Andrew Lee (Andy) Bryan, Sr., a resident of County Road 15, Headland, died early Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010, in the emergency room of a Dothan hospital. He was 52. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2010, in the Bethlehem Baptist Church, near Headland, with Reverend Norman C. Simmons, Reverend Gene Gainous and Reverend...

William Howell Powell, Sr.

William Howell Powell, Sr.

Mar 10, 2010

Mr. William Howell Powell, Sr. age 78, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was born July 9, 1931 in Cedartown, the son of Earl and Hazel Powell. Mr. Powell was a fifty years plus Mason; member of Caledonia Masonic Lodge #121 and a recipient of his fifty-year Masonic pin. He was a veteran of the United...

David James Hicks

David James Hicks

Mar 8, 2010

Mr. David James Hicks, age 50, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born December 17, 1959 in Cobb County, Georgia. Mr. Hicks is survived by two daughters, Jessie Hicks and Ally Hicks; a son, Bradley Hicks; granddaughter, Alyssa Hicks; step-mother, Louise Hicks; two brothers, Steve Hicks and Johnny Hicks. Mr. Hicks is preceded in death...

Olan B. Hampton

Olan B. Hampton

Mar 6, 2010

Mr. Olan B. Hampton, age 72, of Cantonment, Florida, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was born June 19, 1937 in Rome, Georgia, son of John Wilburn Hampton and Jewell Bowman Hampton. Mr. Hampton was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Olan Hampton is survived by wife, the former Julia Ferguson. They had...

Susan Carter Ridgway

Susan Carter Ridgway

Mar 6, 2010

Ms. Susan Carter Ridgway, age 61, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010. She was born on Nov. 16, 1948. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Glen A. Carter, Sr. and husband, Tom Ridgway. Ms. Susan Ridgway is survived by her mother, Betty Henderson; brother and sister-in-law, Allen...

Jack Evans

Jack Evans

Mar 3, 2010

Mr. Jack Evans, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was born May 16, 1932 in Polk County, the son of James Frank Evans and Mae Bright Evans McAdams (both deceased). Jack and his parents were owners of Evans Drive-In, a popular eating establishment during the 1950's, located on South Main Street in Cedartown. Mr....

Daisy West Cooper

Daisy West Cooper

Mar 2, 2010

Mrs. Daisy West Cooper, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was born August 3, 1923 in Haralson County, the daughter of Thomas Levi West and Mary Etta Powell West (both deceased). Mrs. Cooper was a life-long, beloved member of The First Baptist Church. She was a retired Polk School District employee where she...

Emily Prior Goodwin

Emily Prior Goodwin

Feb 20, 2010

Mrs. Emily Prior Goodwin, age 95, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010. She was born February 26, 1914 in Lithia Springs, Georgia to the late Cleveland Puckett and Rosie Lorrens Puckett. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joe Prior Jr., Arthur Forrister, Ford Goodwin; sisters, Bessie Puckett Forrister and Jessie Puckett Forrister; and...

Lyna Collins

Lyna Collins

Feb 19, 2010

Mrs. Lyna Howell Collins, age 90, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010. She was born August 24, 1919 in Cleburne County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Robert Crawford Howell and Addie Tanner Howell (both deceased). Mrs. Collins was a beloved member of the Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death...

Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Stephens Brown

Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Stephens Brown

Feb 18, 2010

Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Stephens Brown, 50, of White, Georgia died Thursday, February 18, 2010 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born in Cedartown, June 8, 1959, she was the daughter of Ralph Stephens, Jr. and Sherry Frazier Champion. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceding Cindy in death is a daughter, Bridgette Lee Brown and a brother, James Ralph...

Edna Conner

Edna Conner

Feb 17, 2010

Mrs. Edna Deemes Conner, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. She was born April 22, 1929 in Polk County, the daughter of Herman and Maudie Nicholson Deemes (both deceased). Sons, Charles Smith, Glenn Smith, Robert Smith; sister, Patsy Jenkins; brother, Douglas Deemes also precede her in death. Mrs. Conner attended Lees Chapel Baptist Church....

Martha Louise Youngblood

Martha Louise Youngblood

Feb 16, 2010

Mrs. Martha Mullinax Youngblood, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born May 17, 1926 in Cedartown to parents, Grady and Maude Atha Mullinax (both deceased). She is also preceded in death by husband, Herman Youngblood; sisters, Polly Reynolds and Carolyn Roberson; and brother, Preston Mullinax. She was a beloved member of Anna...

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