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.
Elmer S. Moss, Jr.
May 9, 2008
Elmer S. Moss Jr., 82, died on Friday, May 9th, at his home in Greeneville, Tennessee. His family provided the following statement: "He was born Aug. 6,1925, in Polk County, Ga. He lived on the Moss farm in the Lake Creek community until the age of 18." "After graduation from Cedartown High School in June of 1943, Elmer went to...
Evelyn Marie Ford
May 9, 2008
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Ford, 69, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born September 17, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Andy Woods, Sr. and Lula Fednander Woods. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Franklin Forrister and seven brothers and sisters. Mrs. Ford is survived by husband, John...
Mr. Clinton "Kent" Moody
May 8, 2008
Mr. Clinton "Kent" Moody, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Marshall Medical Center South. The visitation for Mr. Moody will be held on Friday, May 9 from 6 – 8 at the McRae Funeral Home in Boaz. The funeral will be conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of...
Dorothy Florine Hogue
May 6, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Florine Hogue, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born on April 27, 1934 in Polk County, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, John C. Forrister and Mary Wilson Shepard; grandparents, W. J. A. Wilson, Dolly Short. She is survived by husband, Thomas Ray Hogue...
Jud Decalb Wheeler
Apr 24, 2008
Mr. Jud Decalb Wheeler, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008. He was born November 1, 1916 in Esom Hill, Georgia. Mr. Wheeler was a United States Army veteran having served in World War II. He was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church. Before retiring Mr. Wheeler was co-owner of McBrayer Furniture Store. He...
Marty Lee Short
Apr 22, 2008
Mr. Marty Lee Short, age 19, of Hogansville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 9, 1988 in Carroll County, Georgia. Mr. Short was an employee of TriMac. Family members surviving are wife, Sandra Leigh Powell Short; daughter, Adrianna Leigh Short; parents, Marty L. Short and Derae Ann...
Mary Marie Beauford
Apr 22, 2008
Mrs. Marie Beauford, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was born June 17, 1922 in Polk County, Georgia. Mrs. Beauford is survived by daughter-in-law, Connie Dyer; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by husband, Edward "Red" Dyer; son, Charles Dyer; mother, Elizabeth McCormick. The funeral service will...
William Kenan Couch
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. William Kenan Couch, age 84, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. He was born December 8, 1923 in Fulton County, Georgia. Mr. Couch is preceded in death by wife, Pauline Couch in 1991 and wife, Lula B. Couch in 2005; parents, William K. Couch, Sr. and Nellie Mae Smith Couch. Surviving members are sons,...
Jerry Knowles
Apr 11, 2008
Mr.Jerry Knowles, age 73, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1934 in Polk County, Georgia. Mr. Knowles founded, previously owned, and operated Valley Memorials Monument Company in Cedartown. He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Knowles and his parents, Charles William Knowles and Katherine Heard Knowles. Family...
Ralph Eugene Jarrell
Apr 10, 2008
Mr. Ralph Eugene Jarrell, 76, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia passed away at his home in Lubbock, Texas on March 20, 2008. Mr. Jarrell served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Jarrell is survived by daughters, Jeannie McCulley and Tammy Overstreet, both of Cedartown and Ashley Liford of Lubbock, Texas; son, Ralph Jarrell, of Pennsylvania; sisters, Mary...
Deborah Ann Moore
Apr 7, 2008
Mrs. Deborah Ann Davis Moore, age 43, of Rockmart, Georgia passed away April 7, 2008. She was born April 9, 1964 in Paulding County, Georgia, the daughter of Charles Davis and Margaret Waddle Davis. Family members surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Jr. and Ginger Moore, Marshall Dewayne and Elizabeth Moore; brothers, Howard Davis, Steve Davis, Allan Davis, and Clark...
Carl Edward "Billy" Redding, Sr.
Apr 5, 2008
Mr. Carl Edward "Billy" Redding, Sr., age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 12, 1925 in Haralson County, Georgia to parents William Edgar Redding and Annie Bell Redding. He retired after thirty-eight years from the Goodyear Mill where he worked as a Mechanic. Mr. Billy Redding was a founder-trustee...
Ruby Green
Apr 5, 2008
Mrs. Ruby Green, age 92, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 1, 1915 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Mrs. Green is predeased by husband, John B. Green, Jr. and parents, Perry Jefferson Garmon and Emma Chandler Garmon. Family survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Sammy Watson; son and daughter-in-law, Mike...
Richard "Dicky" Baker
Apr 3, 2008
Mr. Richard "Dicky" Payton Baker, age 81, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008. He was born May 29, 1926 in Troup County, Georgia to the late Bascomb Brooks Baker and the late Mollie Key Baker. Family members surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Michael Reeves; daughter, Beth Baker White; Grandchildren, David Reeves, Ella Reeves, and Nikki Reeves,...
Woodrow Turner Williamson
Mar 31, 2008
Mr. Woodrow Turner Williamson, age 91, of Cedartown passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1916 in Rome, Georgia to the late Virgil A. Williamson of Fruithurst, Alabama and the late Ida Biggers Williamson of Cedartown. Mr. Williamson worked as a train conductor for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad transporting army troops during World War...
Lillian Mae Gladden Brock
Mar 27, 2008
Mrs. Lillian Mae Gladden Brock, age 72, of Cedartown, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Mrs. Brock was born July 15, 1935 in Haralson County to the late Clifford Eslie and Elsie Mae Gable McCray. She was a former employee of Sewell Manufacturing Company and a retired employee of the Engineered Fabrics Corporation. Mrs. Brock was a...
Gary Nevil Nicks
Mar 27, 2008
Mr. Gary Nevil Nicks age 70 of Buchanan passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. Gary Nevil Nicks.
Billy Gene Astin
Mar 24, 2008
Mr. Billy Gene Astin, age 74, of Silver Creek, Georgia passed away Monday, March 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1933 in Polk County, Georgia, the son of the late Robert Boyd Astin and Mattie Lee Welchel Astin. Mr. Astin is survived by wife, Shirley Fricks Astin; daughter, Deborah Astin Welchel; granddaughters, April Folsom and Brandy...
Glenda Louise Bates Adam
Mar 23, 2008
Glenda Louise Bates Adam died on Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Rome, Georgia after an extended illness. Mrs. Adam was born February 2, 1941, in Roland, Arkansas to the late Glen and Ouida Bates. Mrs. Adam grew up in San Francisco, California where she met and married Ronald W. Adam in 1959. Mrs. Adam was a lifelong tennis player. She...
Raymond Rahiem Williams
Mar 23, 2008
Mr. Raymond Rahiem Williams, age 24, of Cedartown passed away suddenly Sunday, March 23, 2008. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home with Minister Donald Biddle officiating. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. Raymond...
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