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.
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,...
William Michael Snead
Jan 31, 2009
Mr. William Michael Snead, age 54 of Cedartown, formerly of Rome, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009. He was born March 29, 1954 in Floyd County. Michael grew up in the Dykes Creek Community where he attended both Johnson and Model Schools. He was employed at Sara Lee Bakery in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Snead is survived by a loving...
Alver Richard Raybun
Jan 29, 2009
Mr. Alver Richard "Ray" Raybun, age 79, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was born in Tift County, Georgia on January 16, 1930. Mr. Ray Raybun was a member of the Cedar Lake Christian Center. He was a member of the Exchange Club for many years having held officies of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Raybun...
Ann Earley Spencer
Jan 27, 2009
Mrs. Ann Earley Spencer, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was born in Baltimore, MD on March 16, 1930. Mrs. Spencer is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis Spencer and her parents, Bryant and Ethel Benefield Earley. She is survived by daughters, Faith Spencer Cole and Hope Spencer Wills; Grandsons, Spencer John...
James Anthony Crawford
Jan 25, 2009
Mr. James Anthony "Andy" Crawford, age 35, of Buchanan, Georgia passed away January 25, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 6, 1974 in Floyd County. Mr. Andy Crawford is preceded in death by parents, James Windle Crawford and Debra Jean Robinson Crawford and son, Justin Lee Crawford. He is survived by son, James Matthew Crawford and sister, Stephanie...
Jewell Bussey Chandler
Jan 21, 2009
Mrs. Jewell Bussey Chandler, age 92, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. She was born February 24, 1916 in Troup County, Georgia. Mrs. Jewell Chandler is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Clifford Dewey Chandler. They married December 17, 1932 and at the time of his passing they had been married 67 years. She, just as...
Dickey Ray Thacker, Sr.
Jan 20, 2009
Mr. Dickey Ray Thacker, Sr., age 53, of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was born September 8, 1955 in Polk County. Dickey was the son of George and Pearl Fednander Thacker. Preceded in death by both of his parents and brother, Johnny Eugene Thacker. Mr. Dickey Thacker is survived by daughters, Patricia...
June Croker-Newman
Jan 20, 2009
June A. Croker-Newman born 3 Apr 1937 died at her home on Tuesday the 20th of January 2009. June was the daughter of Byron Lewis Adair and Lorena Jane McCollum. Preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Ron Newman formally employed with Wheelers, and her daughter Debora A. Croker Mullinax. She is survived by her sister Sue...
Mrs. Mary Frances Ford Lockridge
Jan 19, 2009
Mrs. Mary Frances Ford Lockridge, age 72, of Piedmont, Alabama passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Jacksonville Medical Center in Jacksonville, Alabama. Lockridge was employed by JSU and was a member of Piedmont Holiness Church. Family survivors include husband, Floyd Lockridge; Daughters, Mary Ann Smith of Atlanta, GA and Joyce Fagan of Piedmont, AL; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Larry and...
Carolyn Goddard
Jan 19, 2009
Ms. Carolyn Slaughter Goddard, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. She was born April 22, 1922 in Polk County to parents, the late Luther and Elma Slaughter. Ms. Carolyn Goddard is preceded in death by son, Homer A. Goddard; parents, Luther and Elma Mathis Slaughter; sisters, Dixie Cash and Mavis Goodwin; brother, Kenneth Slaughter. She...
Edna Strickland Pierce
Jan 17, 2009
Mrs. Edna Stickland Pierce, age 82, of Moody, Alabama passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Mrs. Pierce graduated from Cedartown High School in 1943 and played basketball in high school. She met E.J. Pierce while working at Stone and Alred, they married on July 20, 1946. They have been married for 63 years. She enjoyed decorating, sewing, and doing...
Aaron Mancle Clemons
Jan 15, 2009
Mr. Aaron Mancle Clemons, age 63, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was born October 24, 1945 in Miami, Florida. Mr. Aaron Clemons is survived by a loving wife, Shelia Mauldin Clemons; daughters, Amber Douglas, Tina Reynolds, LaGina Colston; son, William R. Wright, Jr. Grandchildren Justin Reynolds, Steven Reynolds, Travis Reynolds, Emily Mathews, Austin Wright, Madison...
Jerry Lee Patterson
Jan 15, 2009
Mr. Jerry Lee Patterson, age 68, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday 15, 2009. He was born April 28, 1940 in Polk County. His parents were the late Charlie and Jettie Chanell Patterson and sisters, the late Jewell Wilson and Sybil Pitts. Mr. Jerry Patterson was an employee of Jockey International, Cedartown Plant for 28 years. When Jockey planned to...
Mildred Clara Gossett
Jan 14, 2009
Miss Mildred Clara Gossett passed away on January 14, 2009 following a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1927 in Floyd County. Mildred was preceded in death by parents, Allie Clayton Gossett and Laura Moss Gossett; sister, Grace A. Gossett; brothers, Sidney C. Gossett and Robert Gossett, and nephew, Gary Gossett. Surviving are sisters, Mabel G. Dooley and Ruth...
Daniel Adrian Posey
Jan 8, 2009
Mr. Daniel Adrian Posey, age 38, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009. He was born in Polk County, Georgia. Family survivors include wife, Teresa Diane Stroup Posey; Daughter, Kristi Mallard; Sons, Dusky Irby and Chris Irby; Father, Gary Posey; Sisters, Kristie Posey and Melanie Pruitt; Brothers, Terry Watters, Jason Posey, and David Posey; Grandparents, James and Mary...
Betty Ann Short
Jan 8, 2009
Mrs. Betty Ann Short, age 62, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009. She was born November 18, 1946 in Calhoun County, Alabama. Mrs. Short is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie E. Davis and Minnie Ballew Davis; sister, "Bea" Hopkins and brothers, Dewey Davis and Jimmy Davis. Family members surviving are husband, Roy Eugene Short; sons, Willie...
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