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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Bobbie Jean Shaw
Feb 16, 2010
Ms. Bobbie Jean Bailey Shaw, age 43, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born January 19, 1967 in Polk County, the daughter of Charles Bailey and Diane Atkins Bailey. She is survived by sons, Charles "Keith" Shaw and wife, Ashley and Randy "BayBay" Shaw; brothers, Charles Bill "Bill Bill" Bailey III and wife, Jenny;...
Paul O. Moody
Feb 15, 2010
Mr. Paul O. Moody, age 72, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Monday, February 15, 2010. He was born November 20, 1937 in Polk County, the son of the late Homer and Zula Atkins Moody. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by sister, Betty Worthington; brothers, Charles Moody, Verdell Moody and Clinton Moody. Mr. Moody was a dedicated...
Roy "Dud" Price
Feb 12, 2010
Mr. Roy 'Dud" Price, age 90, of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 12, 2010. He was born August 14, 1919 in Polk County, the son of the late John Willard and Margaret Elkins Price. He is a United States Army veteran serving during World War II. Mr. Price is survived by wife, Vera Gable Price; daughter, Betty Redding and Charles...
Larry Joe Bryan
Feb 10, 2010
Mr. Larry Joe Bryan, age 65, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was born June 18, 1944 in Piedmont, Alabama, to parents, the late Joseph and Kathlene Bevel Bryan. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by brother, Mike Bryan and a dearly beloved granddaughter, Amber Jackson who was waiting for him in Heaven....
Clara Mcintyre
Feb 9, 2010
Clara was born on January 12, 1931 to the late Charles Vandiver and Mary East Vandiver in Cherokee County, Montgomery, Alabama. While in grade school she went to live with her grandparents in Piedmont, Alabama until she left home and married. She professed a faith in Christ at an early age, attended church regularly and loved to sing God's praises....


