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.
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...
Martha Corn
Aug 22, 2008
Mrs. Martha "Polly" Bedford Corn, age 77, of Cedartown passed away Friday, August 22, 2008. She was born on August 14, 1931 in Polk County, GA. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Edward Bedford and Lois Blaylock Bedford; Husband, Robert Corn; Brother James Bedford; Sister, Sue Bedford; Sons, Bobby Corn, Dennis Corn, and Darrell Corn; Grandson, Robbie Corn;...
Lillie Mae Crawford
Aug 20, 2008
Miss Lillie Mae Crawford, age 78, of Austell passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Haralson County, Georgia. Miss Crawford is preceded in death by parents, G. W. Washington Crawford and Dovie Carnes Crawford. Family members surviving are brothers, Freddie Crawford and Ray Crawford, both of Cedartown. Many beloved nieces and nephews...
Beverly Jean Green
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Beverly Jean Carter Green, 67, of Brunswick died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Green was a native of Camden County and a resident of Brunswick most of her life. She was retired from the Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus. She was a member of Bay Harbour Church of God in Brunswick. She was preceded in...
Melba Louise Nicholson
Aug 18, 2008
Ms. Melba Louise Davis Nicholson, age 64, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Monday, August 18, 2008. She was born October 28, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Manco and Thelma Basler Davis. Ms. Nicholson was employed by Wal Mart of Cedartown. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Sean Lee Nicholson. Family survivors...
Glen Jack Coffman
Aug 18, 2008
Mr. Glen Jack Coffman, age 79, of Cedartown passed away Monday, August 18, 2008. He was born December 2, 1928 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Mr. Coffman was retired from the Cedartown Fire Department. He was a founding member and former Captain of the Brewster Cleveland American Legion Post #86 Honor Guard for over 50 years. He also served his country...
Dr. Theofanis George Dimou, Md
Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Theofanis George Dimou, M.D., age 83, of Rome, Georgia passed away August 12, 2008. Dr. Dimou was born in Kastraki, Greece on March 12, 1925. He served in the Greek military where he fought in a civil war and also in World War II. Dr. Dimou attended medical school in Athens, Greece. He practiced medicine and surgery across Europe...
Dr. Edward Carroll Sweat
Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Edward Carroll Sweat, age 72, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008. He was born January 13, 1936 in Pinneta, FL. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cedartown, The Georgia Dental Association, The Polk Medical Center Hospital Board, The National Skeet Shooting Association, The Georgia Skeet Shooting Association, and The National Sporting...
Dorothy Elizabeth Blair
Aug 9, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Holbrooks Poole Blair, age 80, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. She was born on November 6, 1927 in Polk County, GA. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Bonnie Jasper Holbrooks and Flossie Hooper Holbrooks; Spouse, Henderson Blair; Son, Larry Poole; and Brother, B. C. Holbrooks. She is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-law,...
Jewell Dean Hindmon
Aug 9, 2008
Mrs. Jewell Dean Hindmon, age 78, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Cherokee County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Issac Tanner & Berta Viola Mills Tanner; Husband, James Ollie Hindmon, Sr.; Son, Michael Barry Hindmon; and Brother, Doyle Thomas Tanner. She is survived by her Sons...
Cornelia Wright White
Aug 9, 2008
Mrs. Cornelia Wright White, age 71, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Polk County, GA. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ed & Nellie Wright; Sister, Mary Ann Wills; and Brother, Bud Wright. She is survived by her Son, Jason White; Sisters, Peggy Jones, Vera Odom, Margarette Wallace,...
William Jefferson Preston
Aug 9, 2008
Mr. William Jefferson "Wild Bill" Preston, age 87, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born on October 28, 1920 in Polk County, GA. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter A. Preston and Viola Jane Hughes Preston; Wife, Mrs. Arizona Elizabeth Leach Preston; Son & Daughter-in-law, Joe Harold Preston & Bobbie Faye Preston; Sister,...
Pearl Irene Watson Gowens
Aug 5, 2008
Mrs. Pearl Watson Gowens, age 90, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. She was born on February 6, 1918 in Polk County, GA. She was a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church. Her husband, Troy Roland Gowens; parents, Wiley Watson and Ollie L. Blackmon Watson; and daughter, Margaret G. Frawley, precede her in death. Son and daughter-in-law, Freddie...
Charlie Van Carter
Jul 28, 2008
Mr. Charlie Van Carter, age 73, of Cedartown passed away Monday, July 28, 2008. He was born July 15, 1935 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Family members surviving are Wife, Shirley Tenpenny Carter; Daughter and Son-in-law, Pama and Doug Lee; Son and Daughter-in-law, Joe Morgan II and Shannon Carter; Grandchildren, Erin Carter Brock,...
Geneva Worthington Lanham
Jul 27, 2008
Mrs. Geneva Worthington Lanham, age 71, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008. She was born on September 15, 1936 in Polk County, Ga. She is preceded in death by her parents, Berle Bradley Worthington and Lizzie Pearl Riley Worthington; daughter, Sandra Campbell; and son, Ricky Campbell. Mrs. Lanham is survived by her husband, Robert Cleveland Lanham; daughter, Sharon;...
James William Perkins
Jul 27, 2008
Mr. James William "Willie" Perkins, age 80, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008. He was born December 26, 1927 in Newton County, Georgia. He was a member of Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church in Cedartown, GA. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Southern Railway. He was a member...
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