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.

Sue Milam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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;...

Shirley Ann Phillips

Shirley Ann Phillips

Nov 18, 2008

Ms. Shirley Ann Phillips, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. A life-long resident of Cedartown, she was a member of Worldview Baptist Church. Ms. Phillips was retired from Bojangles as manager of the early morning breakfast shift. Ms. Phillips is preceded in death by parents, Herschel William Ayers and Willie J. Reddish Ayers; brothers, Eugene...

Magaline Grogan Mcdowell

Magaline Grogan Mcdowell

Nov 14, 2008

Mrs. Magaline Grogan McDowell, age 90, of Cedartown passed away Friday, November 14, 2008. Mrs. McDowell was preceded in death by husband, Marcus P. McDowell; parents, Walter Lee Grogan and Willie Lillian Wilson Grogan; sisters, Imogene Duke, Evelyn Tanner; brothers, Walter Lewis Grogan and R.L. Grogan. Family survivors include daughters, Carolyn Wheeler, Angie Cody and sister, Wilma Rowell. Mrs. McDowell...

Betty Jo Teems Morrison

Betty Jo Teems Morrison

Nov 11, 2008

Mrs. Betty Josephine Morrison, 73 of Aragon passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her granddaughter's home in Cartersville, after an extended illness. Mrs. Morrison was the daughter of Walter Maxwell Teems and Muriel Irene Teems, both formerly of Cedartown. She attended Cedartown High School. She married Charles Wesley Morrison on December 29, 1951 at Southside Baptist Church by her...

Hubert L. Collins

Hubert L. Collins

Nov 11, 2008

Mr. Hubert L. Collins, age 79, of Anniston, AL, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He was born December 20, 1928. Mr. Collins was a native of Cherokee County, AL but grew up in Cedartown and has resided in Calhoun County, AL since 1959. He served in the United States Navy for four years and was...

Dorothy Crocker

Dorothy Crocker

Nov 11, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Nelle Daniel Crocker, age 84, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She was born May 23, 1924 in Heard County, GA, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel. Family survivors include Daughters and Sons-in-law, Nancy Crocker Woods and William Woods, and Jean Crocker Rutherford and Barry Rutherford of Alpharetta, GA; Daughter, Ms. Jane Crocker...

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