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.
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...
James Ralph "Chip" Stephens Iii
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. James Ralph "Chip" Stephens III, age 50, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008. He was born March 25, 1958 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Stephens was a member of Second Baptist Church of Cedartown. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Family members surviving are Wife, Cindy Stephens; Sons, Shane Stephens and...
Hazel Sanders Whitton Philpot
Jul 23, 2008
Mrs. Hazel Sanders Whitton Philpot, age 92, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was born June 9, 1916 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Buchanan, GA. Family members surviving are Husband, Raymond Franklin Philpot; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Sandra Galloway Willis and Spencer Willis, Mary Alyce Hill and Charles Hill;...
Lia Jacqueline Morris
Jul 22, 2008
Ms. Lia Jacqueline Morris, age 48, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, July 22, after an extended illness. She was born April 14, 1960 in Brockton, Mass. Ms. Morris is survived by friend and companion, Mr. Bobby Williams, of Cedartown; Mr. Major A. Morris of Escondido, Calif.; half-sister, Jackie Miller of Liberty, New York. She is preceded in death by mother,...
Sally Ruth Baker Lindsey
Jul 18, 2008
Mrs. Sally Ruth Baker Lindsey, age 84, of Cedartown passed away Friday July 18, 2008. She was born on February 25, 1924 in Hogansville, Ga. the daughter of Mr. Danville Baker and Mrs. Maggie Baker. Mrs. Lindsey was a member of East View Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Herman Lindsey, and her son, Terry...
Margaret Lee Davenport
Jul 10, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Lee Benfield Davenport, age 95, of Cedartown passed away Thursday July 10, 2008. She was born February 14, 1913 in Polk County, the daughter of the late W. C. Benfield and Estelle Austin Benfield. She retired from Southern Bell as a telephone operator. Mrs. Davenport is preceded in death by husband, Roscoe Davenport and her parents. Family members...
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