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.
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,...
Dawn Lynn Nichols
May 17, 2008
Ms. Dawn Lynn Gunder Nichols passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008. She was born on February 16, 1955 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The memorial service for Ms. Dawn Lynn Gunder Nichols will be held privately by the family at a later date. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Ms. Dawn Lynn Gunder...
Fidelino Gomez Mendez
May 15, 2008
Mr. Fidelino Gomez Mendez passed away on Thursday May 15, 2008. The funeral will be held on Sunday May 25, at 11:00 am in the chapel of the Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for 1 hour prior to the funeral service. Internment will be in Huitan Quetzaltenango Guatemala. The Olin L. Gammage and...
Jean Robertson Sides
May 14, 2008
Ms. Jean Robertson Sides of Cedartown, GA, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born in Jackson, TN on November 14, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Mazel Morton Robertson and her brother, Bobby Robertson. Ms. Sides is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanna and Terry Smith, Becky and...
Alice Hilburn Thomas
May 14, 2008
Mrs. Alice Dorothy Thomas, age 84, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on May 14, 2008. She was born January 14, 1924 in Cedartown, the daughter of George Clayton Hilburn and Velma Lee Thomas Ford. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and The Rebecca Ridgley Lodge. She formerly worked...
James R. Mccombs
May 10, 2008
James R. McCombs, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2008, after several years of declining health. He was born June 19, 1925 in Polk County, Georgia to Dudley and Irene McCombs. He was a World War II veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a long-time member of...


