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.
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...
Paul Charles Boling
Aug 4, 2009
Mr. Paul Charles Boling, age 82, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born in Polk County on July 1, 1927. Mr. Boling was a World War II Veteran. He was a life-long resident of Polk County. Mr. Boling is survived by sisters, Mildred Cooper of Cedartown, and Pat Isch and Evelyn Young, both of Sayre,...
Robert Benny Williams
Aug 4, 2009
Mr. Robert Benny Williams, age 66, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born in Polk County on March 23, 1943, the son of the late Lemual Gaines Williams and Rebecca Marie Knight. Mr. Williams is survived by sister, Nancy Miller Dyer and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents,...
Janice Marie Johnson Welchel
Jul 29, 2009
Mrs. Janice Marie Johnson Welchel, age 63, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was born February 15, 1946 in Cobb County, GA, the daughter of the late Miriam Ritch Johnson and Hubert Frank Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Welchel is survived by husband, Charles Welchel; sons, Eddie Welchel and wife, Agnes, Ricky Welchel, Greg Welchel; two granddaughters; two grandsons;...
Opal Amelia Pope
Jul 26, 2009
Mrs. Opal Amelia Pope, age 65, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009. She was born May 16, 1944 in Polk County, GA, the daughter of the late Aubrey Ingram & Ruby Newberry Ingram. Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband, Paul Wesley Pope; daughters and son-in-law, Sissy & Greg Mason, Gail Allen; sons and daughter-in-law, Lavon & Kathy...
Nell Beazley Rhodes
Jul 24, 2009
Mrs. Nell Virginia Rhodes, age 87, of Cedartown passed away Friday, July 24, 2009. She was born January 26, 1922 in Crawfordville, GA, the daughter of the late Nell and Tom Beazley. She and her late husband, Glen Thomas Rhodes, moved to Cedartown in 1958. Mrs. Rhodes is survived by two sons, Wendell Rhodes and wife, Cathy of Rome, GA...
James Allen Vaughn
Jul 18, 2009
Mr. James Allen Vaughn, age 52, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born November 5, 1956 in Bartow County, GA, the son of the late James M. Vaughn and Helen Vaughn Mulkey. Mr. Vaughn is survived by wife, Renay Tant Vaughn; daughters, Angela Flanagan, Hilary Vaughn; sons, Kevin Vaughn, Scottie Ray; half brothers, Johnny Vaughn,...
John Lloyd Parris
Jul 16, 2009
Mr. John Lloyd Parris, age 37, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was born in Rockmart on October 5, 1971, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parris. Mr. Parris was an employee of H & W Transfer in Cedartown. Mr. John Lloyd Parris is survived by wife, Dara Lynn Buchholz Parris; sons, Christopher Michael...
Grover Cleveland Brown
Jul 15, 2009
Mr. Grover Cleveland Brown, age 67, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. He was born on May 14, 1942, the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Brown and Annie Floyd Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell Shane Brown and Carole; grandchildren, Jennifer Brown, Jordan Brown, and Matthew Brown; and Sister, Shelva Brown....
Maryellen Champe Davis-Duncan
Jul 13, 2009
Mrs. Mary Ellen Davis-Duncan, of Cedartown, went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2009, after a long illness. Her husband, Thomas E. Duncan stayed by her side as she slipped into life everlasting. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Fred Davis Jr. Mary Ellen, born January 15, 1937, was the youngest daughter of the late...
Gus Henderson
Jul 10, 2009
Mr. Augustin "Gus" Henderson, age 88, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009. He was born April 14, 1921 in the Youngs Station Community in Polk County, Georgia, the son of Augustin Young Henderson and Carro Dodds Henderson (both deceased). Gus served in the U.S. Army paratroopers during World War II. He was retired from Wright and Lopez,...
Ronald Gentry
Jul 5, 2009
Mr. Ronald Gentry, age 56, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was born September 26, 1952 in Anniston, Al, the son of Joyce Heath Gentry and the late David Gentry. Mr. Gentry is survived by his mother, daughters, Kim Lee and Amy Thaxton; sons, Randy Gentry and Jeff Gentry; sisters, Barbara Fleming, Leann Crawford, and Lydia Graham;...
Gilda Kerns Pettit
Jul 2, 2009
Mrs. Gilda Kerns Pettit, age 82, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009. She was born September 6, 1926 in Piedmont, Al, the daughter of the late Felton L. and Sara Barton Kerns. Gilda attended Brenau College and studied voice and opera under Madam Ringo. She was past President of the Cedartown Music Club and taught school in the...
Louise Dingler
Jun 30, 2009
Mrs. Louise Knott Dingler, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was born February 24, 1929 in Carroll County, a daughter of the late Sanders and Sallie Ivey Knott. Mrs. Louise Dingler is survived by daughter, Joyce Dingler Guice; son, Steven Wayne Dingler, Sr. both of Cedartown; grandchildren, Adam Swanson, Jill Swanson, Steven Wayne...
Wilma Louise Hunter
Jun 30, 2009
Ms. Wilma Louise Hunter, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was born January 12, 1931 in Rome to parents, the late Matthew and Pluma Bowers. Ms. Hunter retired with an excess of thirty years employment with the Polk County Tax Commissioner's office where she served was Deputy Tax Commissioner. Ms. Louise Hunter was preceded...
Robert Seals Peace
Jun 23, 2009
Mr. Robert Seals Peace, age 71, of Covington, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He was born June 17, 1938 in Polk County, GA, the son of the late Memory E. Peace and Minnie Mae Belle Rainwater Peace. He is survived by wife, Martha Faye Owens Peace; daughter, Elizabeth Lane "Libby" Zaruba; son, Roland Gregory Peace; sister, Rossie Johnson;...
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