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.
Evelyn F. Shackelford
Nov 30, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn F. Shackelford, 87, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at Polk Medical Center. Mrs. Shackelford was born January 3, 1920 in Cedartown, Georgia, daughter of the late Walter Brooks and Ottie Mae Williams Brooks and stepmother, Grace Brooks. She was a well-known seamstress for many years and a member of Southside Baptist Church where she...
James Aaron Johnson
Nov 30, 2007
Mr. James Aaron Johnson, age 63, of Summerville, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007. He was born February 29, 1944 in Cobb County. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by father, Mr. Hubert (Frank) Johnson, Sr.; mother, Mrs. Miriam Ritch Johnson; brother, J. W. Johnson. He...
Jack Elrod, Jr.
Nov 28, 2007
Mr. Jack Elrod, Jr., age 43, of Cedartown passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. He was born March 18, 1964 in Polk County. Mr. Jack Elrod, Jr. was a 1982 graduate from Cedartown High School. Jack was an all-round, well-accomplished athlete competing in basketball and track. He was an outdoor enthusiast enjoying fishing and hunting. Family members surviving...
Bobby Joe Griffith
Nov 26, 2007
Mr. Bobby Joe Griffith, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2007. The graveside service will be conducted on Friday, November 30 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Bobby Joe Griffith.
B. Duanne West
Nov 26, 2007
Ms. B. Duanne West, age 57, of Cedartown passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, after an extended illness. She was born June 20, 1950 in Bibb County, Georgia. She was a member of Pine Bower Baptist Church. Ms. Duanne West is survived by parents, Mr. Duane West, Sr., and Mrs. Barbara Roberson West; sister, Mrs. Kenna West Baker, and brother,...
Carole Marcelle Barbery
Nov 25, 2007
Mrs. Carole Marcelle Tate Barbery, age 60, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007, after an extended illness. She was born December 13, 1946 in Floyd County. Mrs. Barbery is preceded in death by a daughter, Heather St. John Tomayko, and parents, John W. and Grace Dawson Carter. She is survived by daughter, Dee Dimou and Celeste Tanner;...
Mark Daniel Griffin
Nov 25, 2007
Mr. Mark Daniel Griffin, age 48, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007. He was born in Marietta, Georgia on April 1, 1959. Mr. Griffin is preceded in death by father, Mr. Gerald Griffin. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Sheila L. Glenn Griffin; mother, Mrs. Joyce Campbell Griffin; sons, Mark Adam Griffin, Joseph Daniel Griffin, Ruben Aaron...
John Robert Lee Puckett, Jr.
Nov 23, 2007
Mr. John Robert Lee Puckett Jr., age 72, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2007. He was born on January 29, 1935 in Polk County, Georgia, the son of John Robert Lee Puckett, Sr. and Mattie Jane Miller. Mr. John Robert Lee Puckett Jr. was a veteran of the United States Army. He fought in the Korean War and received...
Mr. David Edward Hammond
Nov 21, 2007
Mr. David Edward Hammond, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. He was born on October 21, 1957 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of John Kenneth and Mildred M. Hammond. Mr. David Hammond was a member of the Dugdown Baptist Church and an employee of Hon Industries. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force....
Mrs. Rhoda Weitzer
Nov 19, 2007
Mrs. Rhoda T. Weitzer, age 92, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007. She was born August 21, 1915 in Adams County, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by husband, Joseph L. Weitzer to whom she was married for sixty-two years at the time of his death in 2003; parents, W. F. Schulze and Louise Schmidz. Local...
Mrs. Willie J. Ayers
Nov 18, 2007
Mrs. Willie J. Reddish Ayers, age 91, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2007. She was born June 24, 1916 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Mrs. Ayers is preceded in death by husband, Mr. Herschel William Ayers; sons, Eugene Talmadge Ayers and Burl Herschel Ayers; parents, Mr. Jim and Rinde Fowler Reddish; and twelve brothers and sisters. Mrs. Willie...
Frances Louise Dunn
Nov 13, 2007
Mrs. Frances Louise Dunn, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She was born July 1, 1933. Mrs. Dunn is preceded in death by husband, Raymond Dunn; father, Frank Moses Parker; mother, Tennie Pauline Prewett Mize; brother, Buddy Parker. Mrs. Frances Louise Dunn is survived by sons Larry Lamar Dunn, Sr., Lester Lee Dunn, Sr., Lewis...
Agnes Hicks Dingler
Nov 12, 2007
Mrs. Agnes Hicks Dingler, age 83, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 19, 1924 in Haralson County. Mrs. Dingler is preceded in death by husband, Mr. John Earl Hicks and husband Mr. Amos Dingler; grandson, Robbie Truett; great-grandson, Caleb Truett; parents, Albert Paul and Vassie Mann Williams. Mrs. Agnes Hicks...
Truman O. Lambert
Nov 11, 2007
Mr. Truman O. Lambert, age 92, of Marietta, formerly of 243 E. Fairmount Ave., Cedartown passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2007. He was born in Cragford, Alabama on April 29, 1915. Mr. Lambert is preceded in death by wife, Etta Mae Lambert and parents, John D. and LeElla Wallace Lambert. He is survived by son Michael Lambert, granddaughter, Erin...
Ola Mae Tracy Harrell
Nov 6, 2007
Mrs. Ola Mae Chandler Tracy Harrell, age 76, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at her residence. She was born November 23, 1930 in Polk County, GA, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Franklin Chandler and Mrs. Lizzie Mae Lively Chandler. Mrs. Harrell is preceded in death by her parents and first husband, James Morgan Tracy, Sr.;...
Ella "Mama Brown" Gibbs Brown
Oct 31, 2007
Mrs. Ella "Mama Brown" Gibbs Brown, age 96, of Rochelle (Owensboro Community) passed away Wednesday, October 31, in the Fitzgerald Nursing Home. Local survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Wilburn and Judy Brown. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also reside in Cedartown. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...
Dr. Barry Wayne Boatner
Oct 28, 2007
Dr. Barry Wayne Boatner, age 61, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007. He was born November 6, 1945 in Ft. Payne, Alabama, son of Rev. John William Boatner and Mrs. Catherine Paulene Sharp Boatner. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam Conflict. Dr. Barry Boatner is preceded in death by wife, Mrs....
Pauline Sexton Hampton
Oct 28, 2007
Mrs. Pauline Sexton Hampton, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007. She was born on September 29, 1916 in Polk County. Mrs. Hampton was a member of the Youngs Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Mr. Willie Eugene Hampton; children, Charles Thomas Hampton and Mary Jane Hampton; parents, Mr. Charles Bartow...
Nick Hughes
Oct 28, 2007
Mr. Nick Hughes, age 27, of Silver Creek passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007. He was born September 16, 1980 in Floyd County. Mr. Hughes was an employee of Hon Industries in Cedartown. He is survived by his wife, Sara Elizabeth Rice Hughes; father, Greg Hughes, mother, Romaine Hughes and birth mother, Wanda Compton; sister, Stacey Hooper; grandparents, Henry and...
Wayne Lee Runyon, Sr.
Oct 18, 2007
Mr. Wayne Lee Runyon Sr., age 69, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007. He was born July 14, 1938 in Polk County, Georgia the son of Gordon A. and Travis Lee Runyon. Mr. Runyon was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Mason with membership in Caledonia Lodge F & AM #121, and a Shriner. He...
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