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.
Mary Faye Grimes
Feb 9, 2010
Mrs. Mary Faye Shiflett Grimes, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. She was born July 4, 1929 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by parents, Ollie W. Shiflett and Pauline Burnley Shiflett and brother, Larry Shiflett. Mrs. Faye Grimes is survived by son, Dan Grimes of Sarasota, Florida and grandsons, Jacob...
Monty Ray Newby
Feb 6, 2010
Mr. Monty Ray Newby, age 60, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born on June 11, 1949 in Rome, Georgia. He is an veteran having served in the Army 82 Airborne. Mr. Newby is survived by wife, Vickie Newby; daughter, Hannah Newby; mother, Glenda Wilkerson Newby; brother & sister-in-law, Dennis & Jackie Newby, Randy &...
Thelma Lorene Timms
Feb 5, 2010
Mrs. Thelma Lorene Timms, age 77, of Rock Springs Georgia formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010. She was born May 8, 1932 in Hinton, Georgia. Mrs. Timms is survived by husband, John Timms; daughter and son-in-law, Trudy and Tony Snider; son & daughter-in-law, Keith & Connie Timms; grandchildren, Laci Hayden, Chad Timms, Jeremy Glenn, Daniel Glenn;...
Harvey E. Gowens
Feb 3, 2010
Mr. Harvey E. Gowens, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Mr. Gowens was born April 16, 1933 in Centre, Alabama, the son of the late June and Pluma Surrett Gowens. He is also preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Carolyn Jackson Gowens; brothers, Felton Gowens, Harlon Gowens, Randall Gowens; sister, Claira Bills....
James William "Dub" Daniel
Feb 1, 2010
Mr. James William "Dub" Daniel, age 90, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. He was born April 2, 1919 in Carrollton, Georgia, the son of the late John Wesley Daniel and Marion Florida Samples Daniel. He is also preceded in death by wife of sixty-three years, Madeleine "Pid" Bradshaw Daniel; sister, Christine Coker; and great-grandson, John Ray...
Porter Grimes
Jan 29, 2010
Mr. Porter Clyde Grimes, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born August 1, 1927 in Polk County, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was employed at Georgia Kraft-Inland for 34 years. Mr. Grimes is survived by wife, Marie McDonald Grimes; daughter & son-in-law, Beverly & Chuck...
Robert Aaron Hagan
Jan 28, 2010
Mr. Robert Aaron Hagan, age 31, of Dallas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was born April 3, 1978. Mr. Hagan is survived by: daughter, Miss Malina Cammille Hagan of Austintown, OH.; mother, Nancy Hagan of Dallas, GA.; father and stepmother, Bob & Debra Hagan of Austintown, OH.; brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Angela Hancock of Indianapolis,...
Ralph W. York
Jan 27, 2010
Mr. Ralph W. York, 73, of Amarillo, Texas died Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Mr. York was born July 12, 1936 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Ralph W. York and Ivor Heard York Davis, his stepfather, Bill Davis and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas York and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Heard. He...
Katherine Elizabeth Maiden
Jan 25, 2010
Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Hampton Maiden, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010. She was born in Floyd County on April 3, 1929, the daughter of the late Clifford Hampton and Gertrude Knight Hampton. She is also preceded in death by husband, Reed "Chief" Maiden; sisters, Evelyn Lamb and Ann Burkhalter; brothers, Thomas Hampton, William Hampton,...
Thomas F. Snyder
Jan 25, 2010
Mr. Thomas F. Snyder, age 56, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010. He was born May 23, 1953 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Mr. Snyder was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, serving as Lieutenant in the Special Operations Forces, the Navy SEALs. He was a former Polk County volunteer firefighter...
Richard Lee "Lefty" Pryor, Sr.
Jan 24, 2010
Mr. Richard Lee (Lefty) Pryor, Sr. age 80, of Cedartown, passed into God's Kingdom on Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was born October 18, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to parents, the late Myron Pryor and Lillian May Salenday Pryor. Sister, Donna Crookston and brother, Ronald Pryor, also precede him in death. Mr. Pryor was a veteran of the United States...
Mary Elizabeth Meadows Weihe
Jan 23, 2010
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Meadows Weihe, age 90, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010. She was born December 3, 1919 to the late J. M. Meadows and Elizabeth Williams Meadows. Mrs. Weihe is survived by her husband Howard L. Weihe of Cedartown and her son Dr. James Weihe of Kailua, Hawaii. She is also survived by special...
Margaret Harris
Jan 13, 2010
Mrs. Margaret Harris, age 83, of Cedartown, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. She was born March 16, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Harris is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Gus Zuker, Jr.; grandchildren, Hillari Zuker Knight and husband, Darren Knight, Andy Zuker and wife, Wendy Derring Zuker, and Jon Zuker; great-grandchildren, Emilee...
Brenda Irene Hurley
Jan 11, 2010
Ms. Brenda Irene Hurley, age 42, of Cedartown, passed away on January 11, 2010. She was born December 23, 1967 in Fulton County. Her companion, David Thompson, survives her along with many close, loving friends. In keeping with Ms. Hurley's wishes, she was cremated. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Ms. Brenda Irene...
Eribaldo Lucas Ramirez
Jan 7, 2010
Mr. Eribaldo Lucas Ramirez, age 22, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Ramirez was an employee of Cagles, Inc. He is locally survived by a brother, Wilson Lucas Ramirez. The funeral service will be held on Saturday January 16, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Olin L....
Mary Elizabeth Ballew Ingram Grimes
Jan 7, 2010
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ballew Ingram Grimes, age 60, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She was born July 11, 1949 in Cedartown. Mrs. Grimes is survived by daughters, Sandy Ingram, Tracy and husbaand Charles Trahan, and Tammy Ballew; sons, Charles Ingram and wife, Brenda, Roger Ingram and wife Terri; grandchildren, Amy Ingram, Ty Ingram, Hunter Ingram,...
Miss Amber Danielle Harpe
Jan 5, 2010
Miss Amber Danielle Harpe, age 26, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. She was born March 3, 1983 in Boise, Idaho. Amber is a graduate of St. Petersburg Christian School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of South Florida in May 2008. Miss Amber Harpe is survived by parents, Rachel(Godfrey) and Sandy...
Jessie Mae Bedford Newsome
Jan 4, 2010
Mrs. Jessie Mae Bedford Newsome, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010. She was born June 29, 1923 in Polk County She is preceded in death by husband Johnnie Andrew Newsome; parents, Edward and Lois Blalock Bedford; brother, James Bedford; sisters, Polly Bedford Corn and Sue Bedford; granddaughter, Jessica Venable; and great-grandson, Kaleb Truett. Mrs....
James "Nut" Camp
Dec 28, 2009
Mr. James Nathaniel "Nut" Camp, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009. He was born November 25, 1940 in Polk County, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow W. Camp and Grace Marks Camp; and brothers-in-law, Gene Bentley and Les Scarborough. Mr. Camp is survived by wife of fifty years, Hazel Camp; daughter and son-in-law,...
Willie Otto Kuglar
Dec 25, 2009
Mr. Willie Otto Kuglar, age 88, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Carroll County, Georgia. Mr. Kuglar is preceded in death by wife, Beulah Howard Kuglar; parents, Albert Lee Kuglar, Sr. and Nora S. Kuglar, sisters, Irene Prewett and Mary Frances Rampley, and brother Albert L. Kuglar, Jr. He...


