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.
Ricky Joe Shirey
Mar 9, 2009
Mr. Ricky Joe Shirey, age 52, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born October 31, 1956 in Floyd County. He was a dedicated employee of 21 years of Sara Lee Bakery. Mr. Ricky Joe Shirey is survived by wife, Katherine Ann Bentley Shirey; daughter, Summer Shirey; sons,...
Charles Van "Catfish" Dingler
Mar 8, 2009
Mr. Charles Van Dingler, lovingly known as "Catfish" Dingler, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born November 27, 1932 in Polk County, Georgia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dingler. He was the owner and operator of Dingler Motors for many years in Cedartown....
Barbara Gail Kitchens
Mar 4, 2009
Ms. Barbara Gail Kitchens, age 39, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was born August 31, 1969 in Floyd County, Georgia. Ms. Kitchens is survived by her sister, Sandra Kitchens Grow; and Brothers, Eddie Kitchens, Randy Kitchens, Robert Kitchens, and Dennis Kitchens. Five nephews, Three Nieces, One Great Nephew, and One Great Niece also survive....
Charles Delanda Harris
Mar 3, 2009
Mr. Charles Delanda Harris, age 75, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Redmond Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born November 14, 1933 in Talladega County, Alabama but lived most of his life in Cedartown. He was a United States veteran having served in the Korean War; a member of the Rockmart American Legion...
Jerry Wayne Pollard
Mar 2, 2009
Mr. Jerry Wayne Pollard, age 51, of Visalia, California, passed away suddenly March 2, 2009 in Visalia. He was born June 7, 1957 in Cedartown, Georgia, graduating from Cedartown High School in 1976. Jerry loved nature, being outdoors and working with flowers in many ways from landscape design, to touring botanical gardens across the United States, to gardening, to creating...
Dr. Donald William Schmidt
Mar 2, 2009
Dr. Donald William Schmidt entered heaven on Monday March 2, 2009. Dr. Schmidt died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Known by most as "Dr. Don" he spent over 55 years caring for patients. Until age 81, he worked several days a week taking care of patients. That was his joy in life. At the end of the day, he...
Teresa Ann O'Neal
Mar 1, 2009
Mrs. Teresa Ann Ayers O'Neal, age 41, of Hiram, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009. She was born June 25, 1967 in Fulton County, the daughter of Eugene Talmadge Ayers and Catherine Reynolds. Mrs. Teresa O'Neal is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Talmadge Ayers. She is survived by husband, Jerry O'Neal, Sr.; mother, Catherine Martin Reynolds; daughters,...
Vivian Miller Byers
Feb 28, 2009
Vivian Ailene Miller Byers, 82, of Pearland, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was born November 24, 1926 in Borden Springs, Alabama to Henry Miller Sr. and Maude Miller. Vivian loved her church, Cedartown church of Christ, and her family. Vivian is survived by her two loving children, Keith...
Wallace Leland Putnam
Feb 27, 2009
Mr. Wallace Leland Putnam, age 76, of Piedmont, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009. The funeral services for Wallace Leland Putnam will be held on Monday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. CST at Thompson Funeral Home in Piedmont, Alabama with Pastor Rick Blythe officiating. The burial will follow at the Borden Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Elmer William Tanner
Feb 27, 2009
Mr. Elmer William Tanner, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009. He was born June 15, 1925 in Polk County, Georgia. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy and a retiree of General Motors. Mr. Tanner is survived by children, Norma Terrell, Jeanette Smith, & Lewis Rutledge; and nephews, Dr. Jerry Weaver, Wayne...
Lillian Elizabeth Stroup Aring
Feb 23, 2009
Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth Stroup Aring, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was born November 24, 1928 in Polk County, Georgia. Mrs. Aring is survived by her husband of sixty years, Mr. Albert F. Aring; Daughter and Son-in-law, Bertha Kay and Gregory R. Desjarlais; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Robert Lee and LaDonna Aring, Donald Keith...
Edna Earle Whitton Grogan
Feb 23, 2009
Mrs. Edna Earle Whitton Grogan, age 84, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was born March 15, 1924 in Haralson County, the daughter of the late Wylie Frank Whitton and Leekie Brown Whitton. She was a dedicated member of The Second Baptist Church in Cedartown where she was involved in numerous ministries of the church. She...
Kerry Harlon Hampton
Feb 22, 2009
Mr. Kerry Harlon Hampton, age 51, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1957 in Polk County, Georgia. He was a customer service representative with O'Reilly Auto Parts in Cedartown. Mr. Kerry Hampton is survived by his mother, Irene Tanner Hampton. Other loving family members surviving are aunts,...
Jerry Allen Smith
Feb 21, 2009
Mr. Jerry Allen Smith, age 49, of Cedartown passed away on February 21, 2009. He was born March 18, 1959. He is preceded in death by sister, Mary Katherine Watson and brother Billy Jo Smith, Jr. Family survivors include daughters, Carrie Smith and Margaret Smith; sister, Sally Lackey, and brother, James Benton Smith. The funeral service will be conducted on...
Thelma West Whitehead Peyton
Feb 21, 2009
Mrs. Thelma West Whitehead Peyton, age 96, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on February 21, 2009. She was born June 27, 1912 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husbands, OB Whitehead and Wiley Peyton; parents, Benjamin F. West and Rebecca West; sister, Beatrice Smith; brother, Frank West; and step-mother, Dean Green West. Mrs. Peyton is...
Deborah Jeanne Owen Ozburn
Feb 20, 2009
Mrs. Deborah Jeanne Owen Ozburn, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on February 20, 2009. She was born January 10, 1950 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ozburn; and parents, James Douglas Owen and Ruth Galloway Owen. Mrs. Ozburn is survived by children, Gary Shane Hill, Cindy Hill Morgan, and Jamie Hill;...
Randy Thomas Barry
Feb 15, 2009
Mr. Randy Thomas Barry, age 58, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009. He was born August 26, 1950. Mr. Barry is survived by his wife, Pamela Barry; Daughter and son-in-law, Ginger Barry Moore and Michael E. Moore, Jr.; Daughter, Melissa Latrelle Barry; Son and Daughter-in-law, Rodney Powell and Tonya Powell; Step-son, Glenn Leatherwood; Sisters, Olivia Newsome,...
Clara Maynell Hiett
Feb 14, 2009
Mrs. Clara Maynell Hiett, age 81, of Fayetteville, Georgia formerly of Cedartown, passed away on February 14, 2009. She was born March 4, 1927 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Pluma Floyd Littlefield; sister, Margaret Butler; and brothers, Nathaniel & Charles Littlefield. Mrs.Clara Maynell Hiett is survived by her husband James William...
Lillian Lucille Mcelwee
Feb 11, 2009
Mrs. Lillian Lucille Johnson McElwee, age 96, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on February, 11, 2009. She was born November 24, 1912 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by husband, William Thomas McElwee, Sr.; parents, Andrew and Alma Johnson; daughter, Betty Ann McElwee. Mrs. Lillian Lucille McElwee is survived by children, John Kenneth and wife, Asta McElwee,...
Mary Edith Hubbard
Feb 10, 2009
Mrs. Mary Edith Hubbard, age 80, of Silver Creek, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009. She was born in Etowah County, AL on July 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Effie Sprouts and Richard Hilley. Mrs. Hubbard was a native of Alabama and long time resident of Cedartown. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who passionately enjoyed...
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