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.
Irene Summerville Green
Aug 20, 2007
Mrs. Irene Shaw Summerville Green, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2007 at her residence. She was born October 12, 1930 to parents the late Mr. Eli Shaw and Mrs. Ida Wilson Shaw. She was a member of Benedict Baptist Church belonging to the Benedict Ladies W.M.U. and Ladies Sunday School Class. She also was a member of...
Francis Inez Abarr
Aug 19, 2007
Mrs. Francis Inez "Nezzie" Abarr, age 83, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007. She was born on February 4, 1924 in Cave Spring, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Oscar Coffin and Mrs. Flonnie Bell Shaw Coffin; brother, Grady Coffin; sisters, Gladys Rigsby and Grace Forster. Mrs. Francis Inez "Nezzie" Abarr...
Dewey Bert Wood, Jr
Aug 18, 2007
Mr. Dewey Bert Wood, Jr. age 66, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007. He was born August 11, 1941 in Polk County the son of the late Dewey Bert Wood, Sr. and Carro Johnson Wood Smith. He was presently serving as a Cedartown City Commissioner. He had been appointed Chairman of the Commission seven of the twenty-two...
Argris Evangeline Stephens
Aug 18, 2007
Mrs. Argris Evangeline Smith Stephens, age 95, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007. She was born August 8, 1912 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by husband, James Ralph Stephens, Sr.; daughter, Margaret Ann Stephens; son, Daniel Stephens; son-in-law, Vernon Stephens; daughter-in-law, Cathy Stephens; great-grandson, Josh Stephens; great-granddaughter, Bridget Brown, and parents, George Smith and...
Joe Brown Floyd, Jr.
Aug 17, 2007
Mr. Joe Brown "J.B." Floyd, Jr. age 58, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007. He was born January 24, 1949 in Polk County. Mr. Floyd was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Floyd is preceded in death by his father Mr. Joe Brown Floyd Sr.; mother, Mrs. Lois Waddle Floyd; and his brother Mr. Melvin...
Mary Nell Barrow
Aug 17, 2007
Mary Nell Barnette Barrow, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007. She was born on November 13, 1942 in Polk County. Mary Nell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cedartown. She was the owner of Fast Frame Expert Picture Framing. Her membership activities included the Portrait Society of America, the Art Lovers League, and the...
Bobby Gene Herron
Aug 15, 2007
Mr. Bobby Gene Herron, age 75, lifetime native of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007, peacefully after a short illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Bobby was an accomplished musician, interested in music even in early childhood. Even though he never had professional lessons, he was able to play numerous instruments in many styles of music, with gospel...
Clarice Roselee Russell
Aug 15, 2007
Mrs. Clarice Roselee Weaver Russell, age 73, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born September 20, 1933 in Haralson County. Mrs. Russell is preceded in death by husband, Mr. Nub Russell; son, Danny Fred Swanson; and parents Paul and Pearl Agan Weaver. Survivors include sons, Stephen Phillip Swanson and Jerry Swanson; daughters, Dale Ricks, Gale...
Gerald Defforest Ellenburg
Aug 9, 2007
Mr. Gerald Defforest Ellenburg, age 51, of Lindale, formerly of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007. Mr. Ellenburg was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lindale. He was born on December 17, 1955 in Polk County. Mr. Ellenburg is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Edwin Gerald Ellenburg & Mrs. Rachel Jolly Ellenburg; and sister,...
Charles Edward Mckibben
Aug 9, 2007
Mr. Charles Edward McKibben, age 59, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007. He was born to parents, Grady and Elizabeth Cheatwood McKibben on April 1, 1948. Mr. McKibben is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, J. D. McKibben and Melvin McKibben. Mr. Charles Edward McKibben is survived by sister, Beatrice Dunn, of Chattanooga, Tennessee; sister...
Doyal Waylon Blackmon
Aug 6, 2007
Mr. Doyal Waylon Blackmon, age 60, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007. He was born August 31, 1946 in Polk County. Mr. Blackmon was an United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict Era. He was a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church and an employee of United Bank and Trust Mr. Blackmon was active in...
Butch Patterson
Aug 1, 2007
Mr. Butch Patterson, age 51, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2007 after an extended illness. He was born September 28, 1955 in Florence, S.C. Survivors include: Wife, Gwen Patterson; Son, Butch Chad Patterson; Daughter, Miranda Kerr; Granddaughter, Taylor Patterson; Grandson, Hunter Patterson; Mother, Elizabeth Ann Patterson; Father, Coye Milton Patterson; Sister, Rene Garner; three Brothers, Ken Patterson,...
Brenda Jane Morton
Jul 27, 2007
Mrs. Brenda Jane Morton, age 59, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007. She was born on September 18, 1947 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Joe Howard Morton, Sr.; her daughter, Mary Teresa Lynn Posey; and her brother, Joe Howard Morton, Jr. Mrs. Brenda Morton is survived by her mother and step father,...
Greathel Kines
Jul 26, 2007
Mrs. Greathel Williams Kines, age 81, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Dixieanna, Alabama to parents, the late H. D. and Eula Bell Williams. Mrs. Greathel Kines is survived by her husband, Mr. Austin Joe Kines, Sr; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Rubye Kines of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bruce and Priscilla Kines...
James Garrett
Jul 20, 2007
Mr. James Garrett, age 67, of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2007. He was born June 28, 1940 in Polk County. Mr. Garrett is preceded in death by his first wife, Mr. Donna Faye Garrett; parents, Mr. Everett Richardson Garrett and Mrs. Daisey Mae Jones Garrett; and sister, Mrs. Ann Coleman. Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife,...
Stewart Edward Wills
Jul 16, 2007
Mr. Stewart Edward Wills, age 42, of Armuchee, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007. He was born July 31, 1964 in Floyd County. Mr. Wills is survived by his wife, Janet Elrod Wills; parents, Charles and Brenda Deering Wills of Cedartown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Penny and Tim Bottoms of Cedartown, Angie and Bo Cook of Felton;...
Mary Elizabeth "Topie" Bowen
Jul 13, 2007
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Topie" Bowen, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007. She was born on November 16, 1916 in Polk County. Mrs. Bowen is preceded in death by her parents John B. & Louanna Peterson, her husband Rev. Jack Andrew Bowen, sister Vivian Cooper, and brothers Everette Peterson, Edward Peterson, and Johnny Peterson. She is...
H.T. Tuck
Jul 8, 2007
Mr. H.T. "Tater" Tuck, age 86, of Cedartown Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2007. He was born on January 3, 1921 in Polk County. Mr. Tuck proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Caledonia Masonic Lodge #121 and the American Legion Brewster Cleveland Post #86. He was...
George Allen Bowman
Jul 2, 2007
Mr. George Allen Bowman, age 52, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, July 2, 2007. He was born January 31, 1955 in Polk County the son of D. C. Bowman and Jean Mize Bowman. Mr. Bowman was an U. S. Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jeanette Bowman. Mr. George Allen Bowman is survived...
Bonnie Acree
Jul 1, 2007
Mrs. Bonnie Acree, age 81, of Snellville, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was born Sept. 29, 1925 in Polk County. Mrs. Acree is preceded in death by husband, Edward Acree; daughter, Janice McLeroy; parents, Walter F. Bailey and Fannie Mae Womack Bailey; sister, Estell Collins. Mrs. Bonnie Acree is survived by daughter and...


