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.

Wayne Wright Gammon, Sr.

Wayne Wright Gammon, Sr.

Nov 16, 2009

Mr. Wayne Wright Gammon, Sr., age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born October 14, 1929 in Carrollton, Georgia. Upon graduating from Cedartown High School he attended West Georgia College where he was quarterback for two years. Mr. Gammon graduated from Emory Law School and took the bar exam at the young age...

Edith Hulsey Davis

Edith Hulsey Davis

Nov 16, 2009

Mrs. Edith Hulsey Davis, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. She was born November 10, 1924 in Cedartown. She is preceded in death by husband, John Wesley Davis, Jr.; daughters, Mary Patricia Matlock and Linda Davis Ploof; sons, John Wesley Davis III and Larry James Davis; father, Ben Hulsey; mother, Stella McElwee Jarrell; sisters,...

Mary Jo Gardner

Mary Jo Gardner

Nov 10, 2009

Mrs. Mary Jo Gardner, age 86, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was born in Buffalo, New York on July 10, 1923. Mrs. Gardner is survived by husband, Robert Gardner; daughters, Carol Binger, JoAnn Waldrop, Marcy Johnson, and Nancy Gardner; sons, Robert Gardner, Allen Gardner, and David Gardner; sister, Carol Foote;...

Connie Louise Wilson

Connie Louise Wilson

Nov 4, 2009

Ms. Connie Thompson Wilson, age 63, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was born July 24, 1946 in Floyd County. Ms. Wilson is preceded in death by parents, William Andrew Thompson and Gladys Ellen Tarleton Thompson. Ms. Wilson is survived by daughters, Tracy Jones and Belinda Coggins; sons, Scott Wilson and Cliff Wilson; sisters...

Brenda Jones

Brenda Jones

Nov 3, 2009

Ms. Brenda Jones, age 41, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was born January 23, 1968 in Norfolk, Virginia. She is survived by mother, Nancy Carol James; step-dad, Larry James; brothers, Michael Wayne Jones, Robert Jesse Jones; aunt and uncle, Steve and Delores Kozakiewicc. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Ms. Jones...

Ruth Frazier

Ruth Frazier

Nov 2, 2009

Mrs. Ruth Garmon Frazier, Age 85, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009. She was born on December 2, 1923 in Cherokee County, AL to the late Perry Jefferson and Emma Chandler Garmon. Mrs. Frazier is preceded in death by her son, Steven Clovis Frazier; husband, Clovis Matthew Frazier; parents, Perry Jefferson Garmon and Emma...

Doreen Marie Cauthen

Doreen Marie Cauthen

Oct 31, 2009

Mrs. Doreen Marie Cauthen, age 61, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009. She was born April 29, 1948 in San Francisco, California. She is preceded in death by parents Roger McDermott and Marie Dancunson McDermott; and a brother, Raymond McDermott. Mrs. Cauthen is survived by husband, Sammy H. Cauthen; sisters, Sara Anderson and Romona Stillman of Northern...

Gary Henning Ivester

Gary Henning Ivester

Oct 27, 2009

Mr. Gary Henning Ivester, age 53, of Alpharetta, Georgia, formerly of Rome, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was born February 20, 1956. Mr. Ivester was a member of John's Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta. He was a graduate of Shorter College and was presently an employee of Dade Paper Company. He is preceded in death by father,...

D.L. Mccray

D.L. Mccray

Oct 23, 2009

Mr. D. L. McCray, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday October 23, 2009. He was born in Haralson County, GA on April 17, 1934. Mr. McCray is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Eslie McCray and Elsie Mae Gable McCray; sisters, Lillian Gladden Brock and Joyce B. McCray; and brother, Douglas Arthur McCray. He is survived by...

Rex Allen Harrell

Rex Allen Harrell

Oct 22, 2009

Mr. Rex Allen Harrell, age 52, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. He was born June 21, 1957 in Polk County, the son of Pete Harrell and Margaret Emma Jean Harrell. He is survived by wife, Anna Mae Brimer Harrell; daughters Nikki Brimer, Heather Lee Perry, Cindy Vines, Martha Vines; Son, Randy "Bubba" Perry, Jr.; father, Pete Harrell;...

Darrell Dewayne Ingram

Darrell Dewayne Ingram

Oct 19, 2009

Mr. Darrell Dewayne Ingram, age 36, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born on July 2, 1973. Mr. Ingram is preceded in death by Grandparents, William & Elizabeth Ballew and Goldin & Ruth Ingram. He is survived by Alana Camp; Daughter, Kia Joyce Ingram; Son, Justin Dewayne Ingram; Parents, Harold & Brenda Ingram; Sister and...

Anna Faye Pope Mcinvale

Anna Faye Pope Mcinvale

Oct 17, 2009

Mrs. Anna Faye Pope McInvale passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born October 4, 1920 in Anson Texas. Mrs. McInvale is survived by sister, Bonnie Mae Pope Ashworth of Centre, AL; sister-in-law, Allie Garmon Pope of Cedartown, GA; brother-in-law, Earl Ingram, Spring Garden, AL; step-daughter, Delores McInvale; nephews & nieces, Ray Pope, Gary & Melita Ashworth, John B....

Lucille West Benefield

Lucille West Benefield

Oct 17, 2009

Mrs. Lucille West Benefield passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born March 15, 1919 in Floyd County. Mrs. Benefield was a long time member of Wimberly Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Benefield is survived by husband, John Albert Benefield; children & spouses, Noah & Shirley Benefield, William Benefield & Teresa Stewart, Buddy & Beverly Benefield, Carolyn & David Sulliins,...

Herbert Hatch

Herbert Hatch

Oct 16, 2009

Mr. Herbert H. Hatch, age 80, of Cedartown passed away Friday, October 16, 2009. He was born April 3, 1929 in Floyd County, the son of William Chester Hatch and Lillie Hall Hatch. His parents precede Mr. Hatch in death. Mr. Hatch served his country as Senior Chief Petty Officier in the U. S. Navy, from which he is retired....

Robert Harrison Popham

Robert Harrison Popham

Oct 13, 2009

Robert Harrison Popham, age 20, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. He was born in Floyd County, GA on March 22, 1989. Harrison is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. B. E. Popham, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Ray Popham, Sr., and Barbara Gay Gurley Popham; sister, Christi Popham Thomas and...

Charles Van Tanner

Charles Van Tanner

Oct 12, 2009

Mr. Charles Van Tanner, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009. He was born in Polk, GA on April 21, 1939. Van's love for sports made him a talented athlete, which took him to new heights in golf. After his graduation from Cedartown High School he later became golf pro at the Country Club of York...

Sydney Mcgee

Sydney Mcgee

Oct 9, 2009

Ms. Sydney Tinsley McGee, age 62, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009. She was born December 9, 1946 in Rome, Georgia. Her parents, James Sydney Tinsley and Vesta Harper Tinsley and grandparents, Bertha Tinsley and Monroe Tinsley and Emma Jones Harper and James Harper precede her in death. Ms. Sydney McGee is survived by children, Monica McGee,...

Karen Lee Supon

Karen Lee Supon

Sep 28, 2009

Mrs. Karen Lee Jervis Supon passed away Monday, September 28, 2009. She was born June 3, 1945, the daughter of Betty King Jervis and the late Charles Thornwell Jervis, Jr. Mrs. Karen Supon was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Cedartown for thirty-three years where she sang in the Chancel Choir. She was a retired schoolteacher having...

Sara Delores Mcelwee Martin

Sara Delores Mcelwee Martin

Sep 27, 2009

Mrs. Sara Delores McElwee Martin, age 84, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Polk General Hospital in Cedartown, Georgia while under Hospice care for terminal ovarian cancer. Mrs. Martin was born in Polk County on February 19, 1925. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius King Martin, Jr. of Ohatchee, AL; daughter, Bonnie Joanne...

L.A. Stephens

L.A. Stephens

Sep 26, 2009

Mr. Leamon "L.A." Stephens Sr., age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009. He was born September 2, 1932 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Stephens was a retired Senior Superintendent of H.E. Hennigh, Inc. with over 50 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Ralph Stephens, Sr. and Argris Evangeline Smith...

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