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.
Flora M. Davidson
Jun 21, 2009
Mrs. Flora M. Davidson, age 92, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009. She was born February 3, 1917 in Cleburne County, Al, the daughter of the late Carl Pruitt and Nannie McWhorter Pruitt. She is survived by children, J. W. Davidson, Evelyn G. Ward, Charles Ardell Davidson, James Owen Davidson; and sister, Atha Price. She is also survived...
Michael David Reubens
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Michael David Reubens, age 49, of Cedartown passed away Friday, June 19, 2009. He was born July 15, 1960 in Queens, New York the son of the late Leonard Reubens. He is survived by mother, Elizabeth Arsanian Reubens; sister, Joan Reubens; brothers, Matthew Reubens, Edward Reubens, John Reubens; sisters-in-law, Monica Reubens, Niki Blacker, Amanda Urdal, Donna Simms; niece, Stephanie...
Thomas Randall Stephens, Sr.
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Thomas Randall Stephens Sr., age 55, of Cedartown passed away Friday, June 19, 2009. He was born January 31, 1954 in Polk County, Georgia, the son of the late Tommy Stephens Jr. and Eddie Nadine Meadows Stephens. He is survived by sons; Thomas Randall Stephens, Jr.and Christopher Stephens, step daughter, Michelle Jones; step son, Paul Dill; sisters, Vickie Gail...
Wayne Harris
Jun 17, 2009
Mr. Wayne Harris, age 69, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009. He was born August 8, 1939 in Polk County, Georgia, the son of the late Eddie Luke Harris and Jessie Mae Witt Harris. He was a loving, compassionate husband, daddy, paw-paw, and brother to his family. Wayne enjoyed gardening,swimming, and fishing. He was a member of the...
Cyrus Leonard Jones
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Cyrus Leonard Jones, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Monday, June 15, 2009. He was born in Paulding County, Georgia on November 11, 1920, the son of the late Dixie Jones and Lou Emmie Hiett Jones. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy until 1943. Cyrus retired from Goodyear Mill after 40 years of service....
Mary Frances Martin
Jun 14, 2009
Mrs. Mary Frances Martin, age 69, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was born in Polk County, Georgia on February 14, 1940, the daughter of the late Howard Franklin Crawford and Magalene Carnes Crawford. Mrs. Martin is survived by daughter, Deborah Brown & partner, Donnie Mosley; son, Larry Atkins; sisters, Glenda Lorrens, Linda Stroup, Brenda Stroup,...
Glenora Mckelvey Carter
Jun 11, 2009
Mrs. Glenora McKelvey Carter, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. Mrs. Carter is survived by Son and Daughter-in-law, James J. Carter, Jr., and Kathy F. Carter; Grandchildren, Cristen Carter Story and Kelly Carter Brown; Great-Grandchildren, James Llewellyn Story IV, Sophia Kathlene Shumate, and Carter Alexander Story; a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carter is...
William Edward Mcburnett
Jun 9, 2009
Mr. William Edward McBurnett, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away June 9, 2009. He was born September 2, 1925 in Haralson County. Mr. McBurnett was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in World War II. He retired from Sewell Manufacturing Company with twenty years of service. Upon retiring Mr. McBurnett dedicated his life to being compassionate...
Mary Calloway
Jun 5, 2009
Mrs. Mary Jane Calloway, age 83, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Friday, June 5, 2009. She was born in Turner County, GA on February 21, 1926, the daughter of the late Rhoda Wood Ingram and John Ingram. Mrs. Calloway is survived by Husband, James Calloway; Daughter and Son-in-law, Deborah and Demetrio Mexquite; Son and Daughter-in-law, Terry and Maylin Calloway; Son,...
Ima Jean Spann Malone
Jun 4, 2009
Mrs. Ima Jean Spann Malone, age 72, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born in Floyd County, GA on August 22, 1936, the daughter of the late Ima Dell Jones Spann and Earl Robinson Spann. Mrs. Malone is survived by Husband of 54 years, James A. Malone; Daughter, Beverly Jean Malone of Powder Springs, GA;...
Marty Ridgeway
Jun 4, 2009
Mr. Marty Ridgeway, age 55, of Dallas, Georgia passed away June 4, 2009. He was born March 6, 1954 in Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Ridgeway was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by "A Haney" Trucking Company. He is preceded in death by father, Marion S. Ridgeway; sister, Kay Raper; brother, Tony Ridgeway; grandchild, Kayla MacFarlane. Mr....
Ruby Aline Trantham Reddish
May 28, 2009
Mrs. Ruby Aline Trantham Reddish, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. She was born on September 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Jess and Maude Bowman Trantham. Mrs. Reddish is preceded in death by her Husband, John Elmer Reddish; a Daughter, Edna Folsom; and her parents. She is survived by Daughters, Audrey Crocker, Janice...
William Forrest Dawson
May 28, 2009
Mr. William Forrest Dawson, age 94, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. Mr. Dawson is survived by wife, Alline Moody Dawson; daughter, Marie Dawson Hackney; and brother, Cobby Dawson; special niece and nephew, Vivian and John Miske. Six grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death...
Evelyn Taylor
May 23, 2009
Mrs. Evelyn P. Taylor age 80 of New Hope Rd. Ellijay died Saturday May 23,2009. Mrs. Taylor was born November 14,1928 in Appling County Georgia the daughter of the late Everett and Nellie Story Paulk. She was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Her husband Rev. Paul Taylor precedes her in death. Survivors include: Son and...
Carl Eugene Thomas, Jr.
May 21, 2009
Mr. Carl Eugene Thomas, Jr., age 57, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born May 21, 1952. Mr. Thomas is survived by Daughters, Cecily Thomas and Cassie Thomas and Son, Cory Thomas. His parents, Jean Mitchell and Carl Eugene Thomas, Sr., and Brother, John David Thomas precede him in death. The graveside service for Mr. Thomas...
Frances Griffith
May 19, 2009
Mrs. Frances Pappas Griffith, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away May 19, 2009. She was born April 25, 1925 in San Francisco, California and lived there until, as a young adult moved to Lake Placid, New York. There she pursued a career in ice-skating. After a few years she returned to San Francisco to teach ice-skating, then moved to Atlanta in...
George W. Smith
May 18, 2009
Mr. George W. Smith, age 82, of Sarasota, Florida died Monday, May 18, 2009. He was born September 12, 1927. Survivors include wife, Rosemary Smith; sons, Duane Smith of Cedartown; Steven Smith of Sarasota and Richard Smith of Bradenton, Florida; daughter, Roseanna Goodman of South Pasadena, Florida; brothers, Billy Smith of Rome, Melvin Smith of Bradenton and Mike Smith of...
Thelma "Tim" Thomas
May 17, 2009
Mrs. Thelma "Tim" Thomas, age 100, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was born March 30, 1909 in Cherry Log, Georgia. Mrs. Thomas is preceded in death by Husband, Caleb Selman Thomas; Parents, John Franklin Sharp and Jimmie Harriett Jones Sharp; fourteen brothers and sisters. Local family survivors include niece and nephew, Sheryl and Jim Runyon....
"Pete" Daniel Cobb
May 13, 2009
Mr. S. P. "Pete" Daniel Cobb, age 79, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born May 20, 1929, in Polk County, the son of Claude W. and Gussie M. Cobb. Mr. Cobb was a member of the West Rome Church of God. He retired from Goodyear after forty years of service. Mr. Pete Cobb is...
Helen "Mimi" Terhune
May 12, 2009
Mrs. Helen "Mimi" Terhune, age 97, of Marietta, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Mimi was born November 1, l9ll in Pitts, Georgia. She lived 65 years in Cedartown. Upon graduating from secretarial college in Rome, Georgia she worked as a legal secretary. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Cedartown. She...
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