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.
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...
Clara Bell Hulsey
Jul 4, 2008
Mrs. Clara Bell Hulsey, age 94, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008. She was born December 13, 1913 in Floyd County, Georgia. Family survivors include Grandchildren, Sam & Sonya Short and Bubba & Marti Short; Great Grandchildren Morgan, Dylan, Hayden, Mason, and Mackenzee Short, and Son-In-Law, Charlie Short. She is also survived by her nieces and...
Sheryl Koch Wingate
Jul 2, 2008
Ms. Sheryl Koch Wingate, of Albany, died Wednesday July 2, 2008 at her residence. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors on Monday July 7th from 2 pm until 4 pm. A native of Bowden, GA, Ms. Wingate was born to Thurston Crawford and Colleen Currie Crawford. She had lived in Albany for the past 30 years. Ms....
Alice Stroup
Jun 30, 2008
Mrs. Alice Shackelford Stroup, age 89, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away at her residence on Monday, June 30, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born February 2, 1919 in Pike County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Charlie Shackelford and Ruby Parker Shackelford. Family survivors include daughter, Annie Ruth (Cookie) Stroup; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda Stroup; sisters-in-law,...
Julia Gaynell West
Jun 26, 2008
Mrs. Julia Gaynell Willis West, age 83, of Cedartown and formerly of Smyrna, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008. She was born March 26, 1925 in Paulding County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Bruce Willis and Grace Langley Willis. Family survivors include daughters, Vondale DeRico of Sun City Center, FL, and June Moore of Edgewater, FL; son,...
Rex Allen Miliam
Jun 23, 2008
Mr. Rex Allen Miliam, Age 45, of Piedmont, died Monday, June 23, 2008. Mr. Miliam was born on April 15, 1963 in Rome, GA, the son of Carol Gibson Miliam and the late John Robert "Bobby" Miliam. At the time of his death, Mr. Miliam was employed with Ledbetter Framing Company. He was preceded in death by his father, John...
Robert W. Parrish
Jun 21, 2008
Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Parrish age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born September 5, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Dayton Parrish and Macil Carnes Parrish. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen Ruth Brown Parrish; daughter, Linda Jane Parrish; and sons,...
Eula Whitfield Puckett
Jun 17, 2008
Mrs. Eula Whitfield Puckett, age 77, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was born April 19, 1931 in Polk County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Odes Whitfield and Iris Whatley Whitfield. She resided in Cedartown the majority of her life before moving to Rome. Family survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Beth P. and Gary...
Lisa Ann White
Jun 10, 2008
Ms. Lisa Ann White, age 37, of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She was born March 29, 1971 in Dallas, Georgia, the daughter of Paul B. White and Carolyn Wynette Hopkins White. Family survivors include son, Joshua Tyler Williams; parents, Paul and Wynette White; sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Chuck Maxwell; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and...
Michael Lee Bullington
Jun 9, 2008
Mr. Michael Lee Bullington, age 50, of Jacksonville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. He was born January 7, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Bullington is survived by mother and step-father, Shirley Louise Mellott Smith and Charles Smith; Three daughters, Melissa Star Carnes, Christina Leigh Redden, Freda Nicole Davenport all of Cedartown; brother, James Edward Bullington, Jr. of...
Willie Grace Curtis
Jun 5, 2008
Mrs. Willie Grace Curtis of Rome, Georgia, age 86, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008. She was born on October 12, 1921. Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Wesley Curtis, Sr. Mrs. Curtis is survived by her son John Wesley Curtis, Jr. and grand daughter Alicia Marie Curtis. The family will hold a...
Jackie Winfred Bridges
Jun 1, 2008
Mr. Jackie Winfred Bridges of Cedartown, GA, 65, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008. He was born in Polk County, GA on May 9, 1943. He retired from the Painter's Union Local 193. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel Washington Bridges and Louise Trammell Bridges; sister, Jeanette Cole; and brothers, Billy Bridges, Bobby Bridges, Donald Bridges,...
Michael Cox
Jun 1, 2008
Mr. Michael Cox of Cedartown, GA, 45, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 26, 1962. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Gerald Cox. Mr. Cox is survived by daughter, Katelyn Marie Cox; Son, Christopher Mason Cox; Mother, Vassie Wells Cox; Sister and Brother-in-law, Judy and Terry Patterson; Brother,...
Robert Elee Hudgins
May 21, 2008
Mr. Robert Elee Hudgins, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away May 21, 2008. He was born February 11, 1931 in Arkansas. Family members surviving are son, Nicky Ray Hudgins; sister, Lois Sewell; brother, Raymond Hudgins; and four grandchildren, Bradley, Leanne, Nicky, Jr., and Krystle Gale Hudgins. Mr. Hudgins is also survived by five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces...
Thomas Milton Tempone
May 18, 2008
Thomas Milton Tempone, age 55, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008. He was born July 17, 1952 in Polk County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents Milton Leroy Tempone and Mary Hazel Marrs Tempone; and a brother, Edward Allen Tempone. Mr. Tempone is survived by his wife Michele Petty Tempone; daughters, Jessica Combee...
Martha Cecelia Ward
May 17, 2008
Mrs. Martha Cecelia Ward, age 91, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008. She was born September 5, 1916 in Barrow County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. A.G. Ward, Jr. and her parents, Mr. William Preston Stewart and Mrs. Elzora Missouri Burson Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Marion Stewart, Glenn Stewart,...
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