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.

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...

Josephine Mcwhorter

Josephine Mcwhorter

Sep 23, 2009

Mrs. Josephine McWhorter, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was born October 22, 1917 in Polk County. She was greeted in heaven by her husband of thirty-five years, Charles Edward McWhorter, who passed in 1971; son-in-law, Bobby Gene Earley, who passed in 1991; granddaughter, Bonita Joy Welchel, who passed at birth in 1961;...

Tommy Michael Edmondson

Tommy Michael Edmondson

Sep 22, 2009

Mr. Tommy Michael Edmondson, age 33, of Kingston, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. He was born April 17, 1976 in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. Mr. Edmondson was an employee of Tip Top Poultry in Rockmart. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Waits Edmondson; father, Tommy Edmondson and fiance, Angela Denise Moon; brother, Shannon Lewis Edmondson; grandfather,...

Johnny Barnett

Johnny Barnett

Sep 21, 2009

Mr. Johnny P. Barnett, age 69, of Cedartown, GA passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. He was born August 31, 1940 in Polk County, GA. Mr. Barnett is survived by his daughters, Sheena Oliver, Starr Merritt; daughter and son-in-law, Shayne and Lance Green; son, Clint Barnett. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kortnee Beck Hazlewood, Kaila Oliver Ford, Zach Merritt, Caitlin...

Wyatt Darnell Sisson Pilgrim

Wyatt Darnell Sisson Pilgrim

Sep 20, 2009

Wyatt Darnell Sisson Pilgrim, age 12, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009. He was born January 2, 1997 in Rome, Georgia. Wyatt was a seventh grade student at Cedartown Middle School. Wyatt was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and grandson. He was unique and a very special child. His personality was amazing; kind, giving, humble, meek, shy, smart,...

George Edward Slaughter

George Edward Slaughter

Sep 19, 2009

Mr. George Edward Slaughter, age 69, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born January 29, 1940 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Slaughter was a dedicated member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Fredrick Slaughter and Alice Young Slaughter. Mr. Slaughter is survived by wife, Carolyn Lee...

Michael Stephen Russell

Michael Stephen Russell

Sep 18, 2009

Mr. Michael Stephen Russell, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born April 6, 1950 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Russell is preceded in death by Father, C.D.Russell Jr & Mother, Cecil Tanner Russell. Mr. Russell was a Federal Agent serving in the A.T.F. He was also a Veteran in The United States...

Undra Gail Gable

Undra Gail Gable

Sep 17, 2009

Ms. Undra Gail Gable, age 67, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009. She was born in Polk County on March 1,1942. She is preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Gail Swindall; parents, Joe Brown Rice and Mary Jo Moore Rice; sister, Sandra Kay Troy; brother, Jackie M. Rice. Ms. Gail Gable is survived by grandchildren, Samara Swindall and...

Japhet Aldair Valles

Japhet Aldair Valles

Sep 17, 2009

Master Japhet Aldair Valles, of Tallapoosa, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009. He was born in Floyd County, Georgia on September 1, 2009. He is survived by his parents Fernando Alvarado Valles and Maria Emma Contreras. The graveside funeral service for Master Japhet Aldair Valles will be conducted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Shiloh Primitive Baptist...

Lucious Cline Henry

Lucious Cline Henry

Sep 10, 2009

Mr. Lucious "Cline" Henry, age 89, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009. He was born November 25, 1919 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Mr. Henry was a decorated war veteran as a member of the 3rd Army. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his courageous actions in the European Theatre in World...

James "Jim" Arnold Wright

James "Jim" Arnold Wright

Sep 9, 2009

Mr. James "Jim" Arnold Wright, age 89, of Powder Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 12th, at Lost Mountain Baptist Church with Dr. Blake McKinney officiating. Entombment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wright was native of Floyd County and had lived in Cobb County for 55 years....

George Fields

George Fields

Sep 8, 2009

Mr. George Fields, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born July 28, 1932 in Pickens County, Georgia. Mr. Fields was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean War. Mr. Fields was the Maintenance Supervisor for Cobb County School System for a number of years. He was also employed...

William Howard Redmond

William Howard Redmond

Sep 8, 2009

Mr. William Howard Redmond, age 93, of Duluth, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born in Five Points, Alabama on July 2, 1916, the son of Edgar Noah and Sadie Glosson Redmond. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown and a retired employee of General Electric. Mr. Howard Redmond's loyalty...

James Raymond Forrister

James Raymond Forrister

Sep 5, 2009

Mr. James Raymond Forrister, age 67, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009. He was born January 14, 1942 in Haralson County. Mr. Forrister is survived by wife, Ronda Forrister; daughter and son-in-law, Rise' & Chuck O'bryan; grandchildren Tommy, Aubrie, and Leigh O'bryan; sisters, Maedell Pierce, Virginia Thomason; and brother, Doug Forrister. Several nieces and nephews also survive....

Ruth Dean Gowens Stubbs

Ruth Dean Gowens Stubbs

Sep 2, 2009

Mrs. Ruth Dean Gowens Stubbs, Age 88, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009. She was born on February 1, 1921 in Polk County to the late Arry and Dowthy Mae Gowens. She was a member at Victory Baptist Church in Cedartown. Mrs. Stubbs is preceded in death by her son, Joe Stubbs; husband, John Stubbs; parents, Mr. and...

Cefard Edward Wood

Cefard Edward Wood

Aug 27, 2009

Mr. Cefard Edward Wood, Age 71, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born on September 6, 1937 in Haralson County to the late Alfred Monroe Wood and Sallie Azilee Garner Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown for over 33 years. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, General...

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