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.
Clark "Big Daddy" Sloman
Jan 8, 2009
Mr. Clark "Big Daddy" Sloman, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009. He was born October 19, 1928 in Haralson County. His parents were the late Clarence Sloman and Irene Coalson Sloman, and brother, the late Boyce Sloman. Mr. Sloman was a faithful member of Wilkerson Road Baptist Church for forty-seven years where he served as a deacon....
Rev. Grady Tommie Welch
Jan 5, 2009
Rev. Grady Tommie Welch, age 81, of Ellijay, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born July 8, 1927, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Welch. Rev. Welch was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was also a retired truck driver from Hamby Trucking Company. Rev. Grady Tommie Welch...
Bernice Williams Branch
Jan 3, 2009
Mrs. Bernice Williams Branch, age 71, formerly of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009. She was born April 14, 1937 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Mrs. Branch was very active with VFW Post 7404 and AMVETS Post 99 of Carrollton, Georgia where she served her community through many years of volunteer service work. She is preceded in death...
Carol Ann Greenwood
Jan 2, 2009
Mrs. Carol Ann Whitaker Greenwood, age 71, of Buchanan passed away on Friday, January 2, 2009. She was born September 8, 1937 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles Greenwood; and parents, Robert E. Whitaker and Lilliam Jameson Whitaker. She is survived by son, David Charles Greenwood; brother, Bobby F. Whitaker; aunts, Lura M. Wolfe and...
Juanita Bobbie Burger
Dec 25, 2008
Mrs. Juanita Bobbie Burger age 70 of Cedartown and formally of Chatsworth, died Thursday December 25, 2008 at her residence. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Lon Sr. and Onie (Cross) Maddron; brothers, Lon Maddron Jr. and Mayford Maddron. Survivors include her husband, J.C. (Joe) Burger. Children and spouses, Randall Wayne Sr. and Maxic Burger of Cave Spring,...
Sue Milam
Dec 21, 2008
Mrs. Sue "NeNaw" Milam, age 65, of Maysville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008. The daughter of the late Carl and Willie Mae Tate McKinney, Mrs. Milam was born on January 14, 1943 in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Milam is survived by daughter, Connie Weaver; son, Scott Milam; daughter & son-in-law, Trina Milam Parks and David; sisters, Jan Goforth,...
Fannie Beatrice East
Dec 20, 2008
Mrs. Fannie Beatrice East, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008. She was born January 13, 1915 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Mr. Walter Temus Miller and Mrs. Pluma Collins Miller. Mrs. East is preceded in death by husband, Richard East; sons, Howard Lewis East and Richard Wilburn East; father, Walter Temus...
Lila Shelton Collins
Dec 19, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Shelton Collins, age 92, of Centerville, TN was conducted on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN with Rev. Kirk Smith officiating. A daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Shelton Tucker, she was a native of Lincoln County, TN, retired from Serbin Fashions, and a member of...
Kenneth Michael Hamilton
Dec 16, 2008
Mr. Kenneth Michael Hamilton, age 52, of Rome, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. He was born October 28, 1956 in Cedar Bluff, AL. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Hamilton is preceded in death by father, Kenneth Hamilton and his first wife, Shari Lynn Hamilton. He is survived by...
Jack Terrell
Dec 11, 2008
Funeral Services for Jack Terrell, 71, of Wellborn, AL will be 2pm on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory with Rev. Bob McCloud officiating. Burial will follow at Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, December 12, 2008 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Mr. Terrell died Thursday, December 11 at his residence. Mr. Terrell...
Kathryn Jolly Kerr
Dec 10, 2008
Mrs. Kathryn Jolly Kerr, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was born September 17, 1926 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jolly. Mrs. Kerr is preceded in death by husband, Joel R. Kerr, Jr.; son, Ronald Dean Kerr; father, Homer Jolly; mother, Jennie Mae Smith Jolly; sisters,...
Fernando Cordero Gonzalez
Dec 8, 2008
Mr. Fernando Gonzalez,age 62, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. He was born September 5, 1946. Family includes wife, Guillermina Rodriguez Cordero; daughters, Blanca Cordero and Lupita Cordero; sons, Fernando Cordero, Ricardo Beltran, Marcos Cordero, and Omar Cordero; mother, Romana Gonzalez Bello Cordero; and father, Bernabe Cordero. The family received friends on Friday, December 12th, from...
Christopher Varnell Barnett
Dec 6, 2008
Mr. Christopher Varnell Barnett, age 46, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born November 14, 1962 in Floyd County, GA. Mr. Barnett was a life long resident of Cedartown where he graduated from Cedartown High School in 1980. Family survivors include wife, Cara Blankenship Barnett; son, Christopher Varnell Barnett II; son, Harrison Payne Barnett; daughter,...
Franklin Charles Carter
Dec 6, 2008
Mr. Franklin Charles Carter, age 72, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born February 8, 1936 in Paulding County, GA. Family survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Gina and David Greer; son, Jimmy Hampton; nephews, Tony Carter, Scott Carter, Greg Carter, and Mark Carter; nieces, Sue Wiesner, Donna Cole, and Vickie Carter. Seven grandchildren and...
Linda Faye Coleman Price Wright
Nov 30, 2008
Mrs. Linda Faye Coleman Price Wright, age 65, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was born January 18, 1943 in Polk County, Georgia. Mrs. Wright is preceded in death by her father, Horace R. Price; and daughter, Tammy Wright. Family members surviving are mother, Lois Margaret Jarrell Price; sons and daughter-in-law, Ted Wright& Jennie, Glenn "Cooter"...
Richard Scott Duke, Sr.
Nov 29, 2008
Mr. Richard Scott Duke, Sr., 50, of Rockmart, Georgia passed away suddenly on November 29, 2008. He was born January 23, 1957 in Polk County. Family members surviving are wife, Mrs. Janice Chambers Duke; daughter, Amanda Weaver; son, Richard Scott Duke, Jr.; parents, Richard Bruce and Beverly Ann Cash Duke; sisters, Kay Wilkey, Cheryl Chupp, Pam Bowers; brother, Jeff...
Betty R. Camp
Nov 26, 2008
Mrs. Betty R. Simpson Camp, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She was born January 13, 1928 in Polk County. Mrs. Betty Camp was the daughter of the late James Love and Laura Mae Price Simpson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Camp is preceded in death by daughter, Laura Gale Cole; son, Joseph Cole;...
Larry Rudolph "Rudy" Wood
Nov 22, 2008
Mr. Larry Rudy Wood, age 69, of Cedartown passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born August 31, 1939 in Polk County, GA. Family survivors include mother, Lucile Weaver Wood; wife, June Knott Wood; daughter and son-in-law, Natalie Wood Wills & George Wills; brothers, Bobby Wood, Donnie Wood, and Benny Wood; brother-in-law, Ronnie Knott; and granddaughter, Darian...
Jewell Beatrice Smith
Nov 22, 2008
Mrs. Jewell Beatrice Powers Smith, age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was born April 23, 1926 in Claysville, Alabama, the daughter of the late Mr. William Christopher Powers and Mrs. Sally Beatrice Rollings Powers. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a devoted wife and of 62 years. She was also a member of East...
Linda Faye Waits
Nov 20, 2008
Mrs. Linda Faye Camp Waits, age 63, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008. She was born July 1, 1945 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. "Bo" Camp. Mrs. Waits is preceded in death by daughter, Tonya Wiggins; son, Terry R. Waits; parents, Samuel O. "Bo" Camp and Edna Upton Camp;...
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