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.
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...
Arrie Wright
May 9, 2009
Mrs. Arrie Jeanette Wheeler Wright, age 97, of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. She was born October 22, 1911 in Haralson County. Mrs. Wright is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Elaine Wright; grandchildren, Jaime Wright Rickard and Corey, Jason Wright and Tiffany, Jeffrey Wright; great grandchildren, Kendall Celeste Rickard, Jonah Lee Wright; and sisters, Ethel Richards...
Pansey E. Meeks
May 7, 2009
Mrs. Pansey E. Meeks, age 97, formerly of Cedartown Georgia passed away Saturday May 7, 2005. She was born on February 13, 1908 in Polk County to the late Isabell Elizabeth Little and James Olin Meeks. Mrs. Meeks is preceded in death by her Mother Isabell Elizabeth Little, Father James Olin Meeks, Sisters Loretta Hampton & Lucille Parten, Brothers Curtis...
William "Billy" Elbert Stewart
May 7, 2009
Mr. William "Billy" Elbert Stewart, age 45, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009. He was born October 30, 1963. Mr. Stewart is survived by Daughter, Starr Blackard; Sons, Matt Craft and Ken Reynolds; Sisters, Yvonne Jackson and April Hughes; Brothers, Clinton Eugene Stewart, Keith Stewart, and Dustin Stewart. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. Parents, Henry...
Jay Lewis Dentmon
May 4, 2009
Mr. Jay Lewis Dentmon, of Ridge Manor, Florida and formerly of Cedartown, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 at Royal Oak Nursing Home in Dade City, Florida. Mr. Dentmon was born on September 10, 1950 to the late Marshall and Margaret Magdalene Dentmon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Dentmon. Jay will...
Lucille Hall Jones
Apr 29, 2009
Mrs. Lucile Hall Jones, 83, of Jonesboro, GA, formerly of Dublin, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Mrs. Jones was born in Dublin, April 26, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Lindsey S. Parker and Rosa Mae Hall Parker. She was a resident of Jonesboro for forty years, but at her passing she resided with her granddaughter,...
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