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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruby Louise Lorren
Aug 21, 2009
Ruby Louise Byers Lorren was born August 25, 1933 in Borden Springs, Alabama to Louis and Bessie Wesson Byers. She died on Friday, August 21, 2009. Mrs. Lorren lived most of her life in Borden Springs and considered it to be home. She worked in textiles until she retired. After retiring she enjoyed many years of meeting with the Ladies...
Clara Hobbs Dutton
Aug 8, 2009
Mrs. Clara Hobbs Dutton, age 80, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. She was born in Haralson County on December 9, 1928, the daughter of the late Benjamin Caldwell Hobbs and Vera Eaves Hobbs. Mrs. Dutton is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Jan & Denney Chasteen; sons & daughter-in-laws, Dan & Sallie Dutton, Edward & Sherron...
Leon Preston Pulley
Aug 8, 2009
Mr. Leon Preston Pulley, age 69, of Canton, Georgia died at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Mr. Pulley was employed at Wal-mart in Canton. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Tuesday, August 11th at Greenview Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 3657 Old Chisholm Rd., Florence, Alabama 35630 (256-764-2411). Interment in the Greenview Memorial Park,...
Martha Moore Sisk
Aug 8, 2009
Martha Moore Sisk, age 71, of Chickamauga passed away on Saturday August 8, 2009. She was born in Polk County, Georgia to the late James & Mary Thompson, and was preceded in death by her first husband, George Moore, and three brothers. Martha retired after many years as a hair stylist, and was a member of Anchor of Hope Baptist...
Mr. Luther Rosson "Junior" Mull
Aug 5, 2009
Mr. Luther Rosson "Junior" Mull, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Mr. Mull is survived by daughters, Patricia Strickland and husband, Roy, and Geri Mull Redden Bonds; son, Gary Mull and wife, Susan; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom Mull and wife, Shirley, and Charles Mull and wife, Barbara. Mr. Mull is preceded in death...
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