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.

Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar

Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Filiberto Neftali Macario Aguilar, age 29, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was born on August 28, 1995. He was the son of Timoteo Macario Bernardo and Adalicia Herlinda Aguilar.

Mr. Aguilar is survived by his loving wife Floridalma Macario Ramirez; sons, Hemerzo Macario, Obed Macario and Gael Macario; sisters, Estela...

James Alton Honea

James Alton Honea

Aug 21, 2024

Mr. James Alton Honea, age 90, of Lindale, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  He was born on January 15, 1934 in Rome, Georgia, and was the son of the late Horace Greely and Nellie Roper Honea. He graduated from Rome High in 1952, and married his sweetheart, Ruth Evelyn Taylor in 1953. They were married for...

Olin Lynn Gammage, Iii

Olin Lynn Gammage, Iii

Aug 19, 2024

Mr. Olin L. Gammage III, "Big O", age 58 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.  He was born on October 14, 1965 in Cedartown. He was the son of Letitia Zuker Moore and the late Olin L. Gammage Jr.

Being the third generation of Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home, Olin spent...

Donald Jackson Leming

Donald Jackson Leming

Aug 17, 2024

Donald (Don) Jackson Leming, 95, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1929, in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clyde Ray Leming and Grace Jackson Leming Mull.

A quiet, unassuming man, Don possessed a strong work ethic. He started young; his first job was winding...

Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Christopher Gerald Smith, age 50 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024.  He was born on January 19, 1974 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of Arthur Gerald Smith and Susan Annette Kines Smith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Alexander Smith & Gladys Bates Smith, George Robert...

Maria Julissa Escutia

Maria Julissa Escutia

Aug 14, 2024

Mrs. Maria Julissa Escutia, age 43 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  She was born on September 23, 1980 in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of Pascual Escutia and Adela Alcantar.

Mrs. Escutia is survived by her parents; husband, Antonio Cruz Hernandez; daughters, Cassandra Cruz and Natalie Cruz; son, Edgar Cruz and...

Sherry Powell Tracy

Sherry Powell Tracy

Aug 6, 2024

Mrs. Sherry Powell Tracy, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.  She was born on August 8, 1950 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Van Powell, Sr. and Frances Moncrief Powell.

Mrs. Tracy is survived by her daughters, Leah Brandon and Kara Lawrence (Steven); son, Brad Tracy;...

Daniel Blakely Lester

Daniel Blakely Lester

Aug 4, 2024

Mr. Daniel Blakely Lester passed away on August 4, 2024.

Dan was born to Marguerite (Lovett) Lester and Daniel B. Lester on April 21, 1935, in Hilltonia, Georgia. He grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County there. He attended classes at Georgia Tech before going to work doing mechanical contracting -...

Carmyn Noel Hayes

Carmyn Noel Hayes

Aug 4, 2024

Carmyn Noel Hayes, was born on May 11, 2024, to the parents of Steven Hayes and A'liyah Bryant. Carmyn was a fighter and never ceased to amaze her medical staff, and the people around her. Carmyn was a happy baby, and brought so much joy to the lives of those who encountered her. Carmyn was the 1st great grandchild...

Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing

Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Georgia Bailey Johnson Sensing, age 95, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.  She was born on September 27, 1928 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Johnson, Sr. and Frances McBurnett Johnson.

Mrs. Sensing is survived by her daughter, Judy Bowden (David); grandchildren, Jamie Sensing, Daniel Bentley, Joel Bentley,...

Rebekah Jett Lyles

Rebekah Jett Lyles

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Rebekah Jett Lyles, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.  She was born on October 19, 1970 in Rome. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Guy Jett and Betty Sligh Chandler.

Mrs. Lyles is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne Lyles; daughter, Adelyn Rebekah Lyles; sons, Austen Blair Atkins,...

Sloan Griffin Nelson

Sloan Griffin Nelson

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Sloan Griffin Nelson, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.  She was born on February 22, 1965 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late James Arthel Griffin, Jr. and Julia Faye Guice Griffin.

Mrs. Nelson is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Charles Nelson; sons, Josh...

Erich Paul Wolfe

Erich Paul Wolfe

Jul 11, 2024

Mr. Erich Paul Wolfe, age 58, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.  He was born on June 18, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rosewith Geisler and James Norman Wolfe.

Since 2010, Terra has been his anchor, confidante, and partner in every step of life's adventure. They finally...

Janice Arrington

Janice Arrington

Jul 7, 2024

Mrs. Janice Elaine Floyd Arrington, known to all as "Mimi", age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.  She was born on August 4, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Tom Leroy "TL" and Louise Trammell Floyd.

Mrs. Arrington is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Steve...

Jimmie Rowell Jones

Jimmie Rowell Jones

Jun 29, 2024

Ms. Jimmie Elaine Rowell Jones, age 81 of Cedartown, passed away on June 29, 2024.

Jimmie was born on July 20, 1942 in Cedartown, daughter of the late J.E. and Wilma Grogan Rowell of Rockmart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband, Robert H. Jones of Cedartown, and brother,...

Charles Alvin Malone

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

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

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

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

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...

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