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 Elizabeth Ballew Ingram Grimes

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

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

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

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

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...

Wendy Arleen Cheatwood

Wendy Arleen Cheatwood

Dec 24, 2009

Ms. Wendy Arleen Cheatwood, age 42, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was born July 17, 1967 in Carroll County, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brenda Fowler and Kenneth Cheatwood. Ms. Wendy Cheatwood is survived by sister, Kimberly Pollard; and brothers, Kenny Cheatwood and Steve Cheatwood. The memorial service for Ms. Cheatwood will be...

Richard Waters Allen

Richard Waters Allen

Dec 22, 2009

Mr. Richard Waters Allen, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He was born April 26, 1938 in Bowie County, TX. He was Chairman of the Board of Deacons at the Church of God of the Union Assembly for the past nine years. He was also the Sunday school teacher for the adult class. Mr. Allen was a...

Jerry A. Rains

Jerry A. Rains

Dec 22, 2009

Ms. Jerry A. Rains, age 75, of Rockmart, Georgia, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on December 22, 2009. She was born February 5, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Richards Rayman Rains and Edie Clem Allen. Ms. Jerry Rains is survived by companion of thirty years, Dan Larson; daughters, Edie Fowler of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Peggy (Hal) Floyd...

Benjamin Hugh Hampton

Benjamin Hugh Hampton

Dec 21, 2009

Mr. Benjamin Hugh Hampton, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. He was born April 27, 1945 in Polk County, Georgia. He is preceded in death by parents, Gordon Patrick Hampton, Sr. and Effie Mae Osborne Hampton; sister, Emma Jean Hampton Presley; and brother, Norman Hampton Mr. Benjamin Hugh Hampton is survived by sister, Myra Camp; brothers, Wilbert...

Miss Mattie Bell Gammage

Miss Mattie Bell Gammage

Dec 19, 2009

Miss Mattie Bell Gammage, age 97, of Sylvester, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born on November 15, 1912 in Worth County, Georgia to the late Dock Lamar Gammage, Sr. and Mary Hart Gammage. During World War II, she worked with the Selective Service. She worked for Haley Farms many years...

James W. Taffar

James W. Taffar

Dec 16, 2009

Mr. James Wayne Taffar, age 70, of Wake Forest, N. C., formerly of Cedartown, passed away on December 16, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born in Cedartown on October 26, 1939, the son of the late Wayne Carter Taffar and Dorothy Dobbs Taffar. Jim was a member of the Georgia Marine Corp Reserve and attended Auburn University. He...

Seals T. "Pete" Glenn, Jr.

Seals T. "Pete" Glenn, Jr.

Dec 15, 2009

Mr. Seals T. "Pete" Glenn, Jr. age 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born November 21, 1934 in Polk County. Mr. Glenn was retired with twenty-two years of service from the United States Navy with rank of Chief Petty Officer. He is preceded in death by father, Seals T. Glenn, Sr.; brother,...

Joann Dean Ball

Joann Dean Ball

Dec 14, 2009

Mrs. JoAnn Dean Ball, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009. She was born December 29, 1924 in Polk County She is preceded in death by husband, Maj. Ret. Derrell M. Ball; son, Thomas Duke Ball; parents, Thomas and Julia Davis Dean; sisters, Christie Krawmer and Emma Lee Dawson; brother, Charles Dean. Mrs. JoAnn Ball...

Virginia Cosby Shedd

Virginia Cosby Shedd

Dec 12, 2009

Mrs. Virginia Cosby Shedd, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on November 14, 1926. Mrs. Shedd is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Cosby and Mae Simmons Cosby; daughter, Sandra Gail Ingram. She is survived by her sister, Lillian McCamy; grand daughters, Candella Owens and Deon Ingram, grandson,...

Velber V. Hodge

Velber V. Hodge

Dec 12, 2009

Mr. Velber V. Hodge, age 88, of Hiram, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born on January 10, 1921 in Summerset, Kentucky. Mr. Hodge is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Hodge and Mary Hodge; and wife, Anna Fagime Hodge. He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Heger; and son, John Hodge. Mr. Hodge will be...

Frank E. Watters

Frank E. Watters

Dec 12, 2009

Mr. Frank E. Watters, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born on March 21, 1926. Mr. Watters is preceded in death by his parents, George Watters and Ethel Sheffield Watters; son, Ronnie Watters; and daughter-in-law, Judy Watters. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Watters; sons & daughter-in-laws, Danny & Becky Watters of...

Joyce Imogene Heath Gentry

Joyce Imogene Heath Gentry

Dec 12, 2009

Mrs. Joyce Imogene Heath Gentry, age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was born November 5, 1928 in Calhoun Co., Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Early Heath and Pearl Hulsey Heath; husband, David Gentry; daughters, Myrtice Gentry and Vicky Najmeh; son, Ronald Gentry; and sister, Jewel Burton Neely. Mrs. Gentry is...

Opal Jackson

Opal Jackson

Dec 11, 2009

Mrs. Opal Jackson, age 74, of Haralson County, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2009. She was born in Haralson County, Georgia on April 27, 1935 to the late Orth Elder and Leders Carnes Elder. Opal was a wife and mother who was greater than you could ask for and more. She was a military wife and mother that traveled...

John Charles Lameka

John Charles Lameka

Dec 10, 2009

Mr. John Charles Lameka, age 40, of Centre, Alabama, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born November 10, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a veteran of the Gulf War, serving in the United States Army, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars. He was preceded in death by brother, James Lameka. Mr. John...

Johnny Edward Harrell, Sr.

Johnny Edward Harrell, Sr.

Dec 10, 2009

Mr. Johnny Edward Harrell, Sr., age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was born on June 3, 1929. Mr. Harrell is preceded in death by wife, Ola Mae Harrell; daughter, Debbie Magbanua; mother, Eva Mae Ray Harrell Chesnut; and father, Herman David Harrell. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Edward Harrell, Jr. and...

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