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.
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...
Ruth Marty
Feb 9, 2009
Mrs. Ruth Lovett Marty, age 89, of Aragon, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born March 23, 1919 in Flagler, Colorado. Mrs. Marty is preceded in death by husband, Rev. Royal J. Marty, Sr. and parents, Ruth and Charles Lovett. Family members surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Rob and Wendy Marty, Roger and Susan Marty, and...
Mae Mcadams
Feb 8, 2009
Mrs. Mae Bright McAdams, age 96, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. She was born in Cleburne County, AL on August 1, 1912, the daughter of the late Ella Upchurch Bright and Tom Bright. Mrs. McAdams was a member of First Apostolic Church of Cedartown. She and her late husband, Frank Evans, were owners of Evans Drive-In,...
Mary Elizabeth Carnes Lee Simpson Lee
Feb 6, 2009
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Carnes Lee Simpson Lee, age 93, of Felton, Georgia passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. She was born September 7, 1915, the daughter of the late Jacob L. Carnes and Mary Elizabeth Smith Carnes of Felton, Georgia. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Felton and past member of the Eastern Star. She was...
Arthur Franklin Forrester, Jr.
Feb 5, 2009
Mr. Arthur Franklin Forrester, Jr., age 58, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1950 in Piedmont, Alabama He is preceded in death by father, Arthur Franklin Forrester, Sr., sister, Ellen Forrester, and brothers, Floyd Forrester and Ed Forrester. Mr. Arthur Franklin Forrester, Jr. is survived by mother, Sarah...
Para Howell
Feb 4, 2009
Mrs. Para Pruitt Howell, age 89, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was born February 6, 1919 in Cleburn County, Alabama. Mrs. Para Howell was a long time member of the Pine Bower Baptist Church and a retiree of Jockey International. Mrs. Howell is preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Howell and her parents,...
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