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.
Steven Clovis Frazier
Nov 8, 2008
Mr. Steven Clovis Frazier, age 59, of Cedartown passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was born March 12, 1949 in Polk County. Family survivors include mother, Ruth Garmon Frazier; daughters, Michelle Miller, Bonnie Frazier Smith, Fallon Frazier Thornton, and Lauren Frazier Rader; sister, Kathy Frazier. Grandsons, Michael Dylan Miller, Matthew William Miller, Shepard Smith, Rhett Watson, Hunter...
Randy Edward Pyle
Nov 6, 2008
Mr. Randy Edward Pyle, age 47, of Cedartown passed away suddenly on November 6, 2008. He was born September 8, 1961 in Polk County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Pyle. Family survivors include sisters, Nancy Swain and Vicky Burgess; brother, Steve Pyle. Parents, James Edward Pyle and Betty Ruth Barnett Pyle; Sister, Kathy Pyle, precede...
Hubert Brooks Willingham
Nov 5, 2008
Mr. Hubert Brooks Willingham, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. He was born December 10, 1922, one of fourteen children to the late Mr. and Mrs. George Willingham. Mr. Willingham was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retiree after thirty-five years of service as Office Manager with Georgia Power. Mr. Willingham...
Jimmie Ingram
Nov 5, 2008
Mr. Jimmie Ingram, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. He was born November 6, 1919 in Polk County, GA, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Will Ingram. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. Mr. Ingram was a retiree...
Jessie Mack Daniel
Nov 2, 2008
Mr. Jessie Mack Daniel, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was born August 10, 1938 in Polk County, Georgia the son of the late Eugene Velven Daniel and Nellie Mae Rice Daniel. Mr. Daniel is preceded in death by wife, Mary Ann Adkins Daniel and his parents. Family members surviving are daughters, Felecia Ann...
Rebecca Hammill Hitt
Oct 31, 2008
Mrs. Rebecca Hammill Hitt, age 78, passed away on Friday October 31, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born August 30, 1930 in Polk County, Georgia to Charles Richard Hammill Sr. and Pearl Curtis Hammill. Mrs. Hitt graduated in 1947 from Cedartown High School. She was an Honor Graduate, member of the Beta Club, First Chair in the clarinet...
William Glenn Durham
Oct 31, 2008
Mr. William Glenn Durham, known to some as "Chief" or "Whiskers", age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born November 27, 1919 in Rising Fawn, GA, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Durham. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Family survivors include Daughter, Betty Pyles; Sons and Daughters-in-law,...
Betty Jaynes Murphy
Oct 19, 2008
Mrs. Betty Jaynes Murphy, age 76, of Loganville, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Mrs. Murphy was born in Columbus, Georgia. A school teacher for more than 25 years, she was known as a very caring and independent woman that loved her family and dogs. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Olin Murphy. Survivors include...
Letitsha Lucille Cole Haney
Oct 13, 2008
Ms. Letitsha Lucille Cole Haney, age 34, of Aragon, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008. She was born March 18, 1974 in Floyd County, the daughter of Mr. Steve Cole and Mrs. Shelia Diane Rollins Cole. She was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church in Cedartown. Her sons, Samuel Haney and Michael Haney; Parents, Steve and Shelia...
Ellen Elizabeth "Little Bit" Jones
Oct 7, 2008
Mrs. Ellen Elizabeth "Little Bit" Jones, age 75, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. She was born December 12, 1932 in Floyd County, the daughter of Mr. Homer Pierce and Mrs. Winnifred Haney Pierce. Her daughters, Sharon L. Brose, Gerry Tippens, Donna Tant, and Denise Jones; twelve Grandchildren; and eleven Great-grandchildren survive her. She is also...
Dolleen Clay Carter
Oct 6, 2008
Mrs. Dolleen Clay Carter, age 64, of Rome, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. She was born May 14, 1944 in Polk County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Clay. She is survived by husband, Frank Carter; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and David Greer; son, Jimmy Hampton; sister, Delilah Hindmon; brothers, David Clay, Danny Clay,...
Noah Winkles
Oct 3, 2008
Mr. Noah Winkles, age 97, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born September 24, 1911 in Polk County. He was a member of Friendly Baptist Church. Mr. Winkles is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Glenda Jackson; four grandchildren and 4 great-grand children. He is preceded in death by daughters, Joyce Goss, Ester...
Doyal E. Ward
Oct 3, 2008
Mr. Doyal E. Ward, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born November 3, 1931 in Polk County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Family survivors include wife, Ann Ward; sons, Scott Ward and Richy Ward; daughters, Tara Murphy and Carmen...
Nathaniel Smith
Oct 1, 2008
Mr. Nathaniel Smith, age 67, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born May 1, 1941, the son of E. C. Smith and Ada Sue Sanders Smith. Family members surviving are wife, Barbara Jackson Smith. Nathan and Barbara were married for over forty-five years. Daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Bill Hammond; son, Shane Smith; grandchildren, Ryan Hammond,...
Fannie Ella Wood
Sep 30, 2008
Mrs. Fannie Ella Roland Wood, age 97, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was born May 29, 1911. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Doyal Wood, Sr., son, Robert Doyal Wood, Jr., grandson, Dennis Ralph Osborne and parents, Tom Roland and Netty Reedy Roland. Mrs. Fannie Wood is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Hattie...
Johnny Barrnett
Sep 21, 2008
Mr. Johnny Barnett of Cedartown passed away Monday September 21, 2009. The funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home.
Frank Benton Holt, Iii
Sep 19, 2008
Mr. Frank B. Holt III, "Big Frank" of Rome, GA, age 53, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 26, 1954. He graduated from Tallulah Falls High School and later attended Young Harris College. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church of College...
Margaret Grace Wright
Sep 15, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Grace Wright, age 84, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008. She was born on March 25, 1924 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret Peper Niemeier. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mrs. Wright is survived by husband, Frank Wright; daughter, Diane Binder; step-daughters, Grace Wright and...
Cleo Lavon Bergen
Aug 29, 2008
Mr. Cleo Lavon Bergen of Cedartown, GA, age 84, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. He was born in Louisa County, Iowa on August 14, 1924 to the late Roy Cecil Bergen and Carrie Elizabeth Boulton Bergen. He retired from the Hon Company as a Maintenance Electrical Engineer. Mr. Bergen is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Riebel Bergen; daughters,...
William Roy Mcdurmon
Aug 26, 2008
Mr. William Roy McDurmon of 25 West Brook Drive SW, Rome, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Mr. McDurmon was born in Polk County, Georgia on August 17, 1934, son of the late S. E. and Mary Shepard McDurmon. Mr. McDurmon is preceded in death by his son, Emmett Terrance (Terry) McDurmon. Mr. McDurmon had a military career...


