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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
William Herman Youngblood
Dec 9, 2009
Mr. William Herman Youngblood, age 85, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. He was born April 29, 1924 in Rome, Georgia, the son of Ed and Lottie Dollar Youngblood. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Youngblood was a retiree from the Atlanta Gas Light Company where he was serviceman and Service Department Manager....
Mary Frances Gibson Corn
Dec 9, 2009
Mrs. Mary Frances Corn, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born in Cherokee County, AL on August 28, 1935. Mrs. Corn is preceded in death by her parents, John Hubert Gibson and Eula Adell Lockridge Gibson; sister, Louise Liner; brother, Hubert Gibson; grandson, Tyler Corn; great-grandchildren, Taylor Gravley, Jonathan Willbanks, Justin Willbanks. She...
Bobby Franklin Whitaker
Dec 8, 2009
Mr. Bobby Franklin Whitaker, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. He was born July 6, 1933 in Cedartown. Mr. Whitaker was a United States Air Force veteran. He is preceded in death by parents, Robert E. Whitaker and Lillian Anna Jameson Whitaker and sister, Carol Ann Whitaker Greenwood. Mr. Bobby F. Whitaker is survived...
Maurice Lee Thomas
Dec 7, 2009
Mr. Maurice Lee Thomas, age 82, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. He was born on January 13, 1927. He was a member of the Caledonia Lodge #121 and a Deacon at Wimberly Hill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by son, Don Thomas; parents, Wheeler...
Gordon Eugene Reeves
Nov 20, 2009
Mr. Gordon Eugene Reeves, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was born May 2, 1932 in Floyd County, the son of James Clifford and Ida Mae White Reeves. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Faye Chappell, Pudd Johnson, and Edna Morris; brothers, Bill Reeves, Sam Reeves, and Leroy Reeves. Mr....
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