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.

Carole Marcelle Barbery

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Jerry Wayne Boling

Jerry Wayne Boling

Oct 14, 2007

Mr. Jerry Wayne Boling, age 54, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007. He was born January 24, 1953 in Polk County the son of Mr. Fredrick William Boling and Mrs. Barbara Jean Spatling Hardin. Mr. Jerry Boling was preceded in death by father, Mr. Fred Boling. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Bonnie Gail Anderson Boling; daughters,...

Douglas Arthur Mccray

Douglas Arthur Mccray

Oct 14, 2007

Mr. Douglas Arthur McCray, age 65, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007. He was born March 24, 1942 in Haralson County. Mr. McCray was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Mr. Douglas Arthur McCray was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Clifford E. McCray; mother, Mrs. Elise Mae Gable McCray; and sister, Mrs. Joyce B....

Sandra Faye Gaylor

Sandra Faye Gaylor

Oct 10, 2007

Mrs. Sandra Faye Payne Gaylor, age 58, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. She was born September 16, 1949 in Bartow County, Georgia the daughter of Mr. Oscar Payne and Mrs. Christine Pilgrim Payne. She is preceded in death by father, Mr. Oscar Payne. Surviving family members include husband, Mr. Jerry Gaylor; daughters, Donna Taylor, Teresa Williams,...

Tammy Denise Cheatwood

Tammy Denise Cheatwood

Oct 1, 2007

Mrs. Tammy Hopkins Cheatwood, age 40, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2007. She was born on February 21, 1967. Surviving family members are Husband, Mr. Robin Cheatwood; Daughter, Ashley Cheatwood, Son, Zachary Cheatwood; Father, Mr. John "Tinker" Hopkins; Mother, Mrs. Mattie "Bea" Hopkins; Brother, Johnny Hopkins. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service...

Daniel Edward Gilley

Daniel Edward Gilley

Sep 29, 2007

Mr. Daniel Edward Gilley, age 58, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2007. He was born on November 14, 1948 in Polk County. Mr. Gilley was preceded in death by parents, Mr. Glenn H. Gilley and Mrs. Pearl Kelley Gilley; son, Michael Jason Gilley. Surviving family members are Daughters, Robyn Denise Walker and Kristi Dawn Gilley; Son, Brian...

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