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 Alvin Malone
Jun 20, 2024
Mr. Charles Alvin Malone, age 85, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1938 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Alvin and Lula Brazier Malone.
Mr. Malone is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Malone; and sisters, Ruby Jewel Tinney, Mary Teal,...
Jacquline Adreanna Lynn Ledbetter
Jun 16, 2024
Ms. Jacquline Adreanna Lynn Ledbetter, age 26, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1998 in Rome, Georgia.
Anyone who knew her knew she was like a wildflower. She did and said what she wanted to do when she wanted do it! She was the type of person...
Sandra Guice Davis
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Sandra Guice Davis, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Cecil Guice and Kathleen Bowen Guice.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, John Davis (Angie); daughter, Laura Little (Rodney); grandchildren, Lauren Little, Logan Little,...
Dianne Rogers Smith
Jun 12, 2024
Mrs. Dianne Rogers Smith, age 76, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1948 in Cordele, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Jack and Selma Lois Hogan Rogers.
Dianne loved rooting for her Georgia Bulldogs, showering her Grandson with gifts and love and her...
Joseph Brewster
May 26, 2024
Mr. Joseph Screven Brewster, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Shalimar, FL on May 26, 2024. Joe was born on February 22, 1949, in Cedartown, GA to Joseph Screven Brewster, Sr. and Mary Moorhead Brewster.
He went to Cedartown city schools and was a freshman on the 1963 AA state championship football...
Marlys Van Kleef
May 18, 2024
Mrs. Marlys Eileen Murray Van Kleef, age 72 of Cedartown, Georgia, peacefully went home to Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1951 in Fullerton, California. She was the daughter of the late Donald Ruthnen Murray and Mary Frances (Birmingham) Murray.
Marlys is survived by her loving husband of...
Carolyn E. Wallace
May 15, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn E. Garrett Wallace, age 94, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1929 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Daisey Jones Garrett.
Mrs. Wallace is preceded in death by her parents; son, Patrick Bevel; daughter-in-law, Sue Bevel; son-in-law, Wayne Baines; granddaughter,...
Leigh Ann Swafford
May 8, 2024
Ms. Leigh Ann Swafford, age 54 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1969 in Cedartown.
Ms. Swafford is survived by her father, James H. Swafford; sister, Suzanne Swafford; brother, J. Greg Swafford; nephew, Dillon Swafford (Samantha); and great-nieces and nephews, Kensington Swafford, Landson Swafford, Hunter Swafford, Raegan...
Effie Gail Johnson
May 6, 2024
Ms. Effie Gail Worthy Johnson, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1948 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Grover C. and Minnie Allen Worthy.
Ms. Johnson is survived by her sons, Daniel Johnson (Terri), Joey Johnson (Angela), and Richard Johnson (Nikki);...
Julia Ann "Judy" Brown
May 5, 2024
Mrs. Julia Ann (Judy) Redding Brown, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Starling Redding and Myrtle Stephens Redding.
Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Wilburn Lee Brown, Sr.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her children, Windell Ploof...
Charles "Cobby" Dawson
Apr 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charles Jimmy Dawson "Cobby". Cobby was 79 years of age. He was born on January 18, 1945 in Cedartown, Georgia. Cobby passed away on April 30, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones after an extended illness. Despite a diagnosis of lung cancer in 2019, Cobby stayed strong and...
Artemes Miller
Apr 30, 2024
Mr. Artemes Miller, age 82, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born on October 9, 1941 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late John and Mamie Miller.
Mr. Miller is survived by his; daughters, Gwen Pruitt and Sandy Crowley; brother, Danny and Retha Miller; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and...
Emma Melton Palacios
Apr 19, 2024
Ms. Emma Laura Melton Palacios, age 36, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1987 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of Gary Jerome Melton and Nancy Cox Melton.
Emma was a 2005 graduate of Cedartown High School and a member of First Baptist Church. Emma was...
Cecile Mann
Apr 19, 2024
Mrs. Cecile Louise Gaylor Mann, age 96, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born on Nov 19, 1927 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Franklin Gaylor and Hattie Mae McInvale Gaylor.
Mom, MeMe, really enjoyed taking trips with her family. We always got together to eat...
Major Hoke G Smith
Apr 10, 2024
Major Hoke Gilbert Smith, 91 years of age, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on April 10, 2024 after an extended illness. MAJ Smith was born March 11,1933 in Warm Springs, Georgia. Hoke is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lee Smith of 62 years; his daughter Stacy (Shannon) Benton; son COL (R) Chad (Candace) Smith; Grandchildren Rebekah (Brenden)...
Michelle Leighann Simmons
Apr 8, 2024
Ms. Michelle Leighann Simmons, age 48 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1976 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Walter Ira Simmons, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Simmons.
Michelle was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She spent many years working as a...
Brady Ray Redding
Apr 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024 Brady Ray Redding, 37 years old, passed away peacefully and suddenly at his home in Cedartown, Georgia. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 25, 1986 to Tony and Gayle Redding. His middle name suited him perfectly, as he truly was a ray of sunshine.
Brady loved his Mom and Dad beyond...
William Wayne Weaver
Mar 14, 2024
Mr. William "Wayne" Weaver, age 87 of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late William Wade Weaver, Sr. and Mary Peek Weaver.
Mr. Weaver is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Weaver and Phyllis Weaver Beach; granddaughter, Alexandria Dair...
John Daniel Rampley, Sr.
Mar 11, 2024
Mr. John Daniel Rampley, Sr., age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Roy Monroe and Lily Mozell Prewett Rampley.
Mr. Rampley is survived by his son, John Daniel "Jay" Rampley, Jr., sisters, Dora Mae Earley...
Cynthia Marie West
Mar 9, 2024
Mrs. Cynthia Marie Jones Grimes West, age 55 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 9, 2024 at 1:20pm. She was born on July 5th, 1968, in Rome, Georgia.
Mrs. West was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Ann Grimes; and brother, Thomas Conway Jones Jr.
Mrs. West...
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