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.
Sonja Lee Goodwin
Sep 24, 2007
Mrs. Sonja Lee Green Goodwin, age 69, of Cedartown, passed away on September 24, 2007. She was born in Polk County on September 8, 1938. She is preceded in death by her father, Mr. Clarence Varnell Green. Surviving family members are mother, Mrs. Vesta Ann Lively Green; daughters, Donna Jerri Lorrens and Betsy Goodwin Windom; sons, James Edward Ferguson, and...
Ruth Erlene Nichols
Sep 20, 2007
Mrs. Ruth Erlene Barnes Nichols, age 84, of Cornelia, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1922 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Mr. Carey Watson Barnes and Mrs. Ella Verdell Allgood Barnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Henry Grady Nichols,...
Martha Jo Astin Mull
Sep 19, 2007
Mrs. Martha Jo Astin Mull, age 77, of the Yorkville Community, Polk/Paulding Counties, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1930 in Polk County. Mrs. Mull is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Robert Boyd and Mattie Lee Welchel Astin. Surviving family members include her husband of...
Carlene T. Huddleston
Sep 19, 2007
Mrs. Carlene T. Huddleston, age 60, of Buchanan, Georgia, formerly of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She was born October 20, 1946, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Bazemore Trucks. Mrs. Huddleston is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Huddleston. Surviving family members include husband, Mr. James G. "Buddy" Huddleston; daughter and...
Ruby Lee Sherbert
Sep 17, 2007
Mrs. Ruby Lee Sherbert, age 69, of Esom Hill, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2007 at her residence. She was born on July 12, 1938. Mrs. Sherbert is preceded in death by son, Tommy Lee Lipscomb. Surviving family members include daughter, Judy Lipscomb Neff; son, Cecil Keithen Smith; and half-brother, Edward Lackey. Two grandchildren, Crystal Christian and William...
Phillip Edward Johnson
Sep 14, 2007
Mr. Phillip Edward Johnson, age 48, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007. He was born December 15, 1958 in Calhoun County, Alabama. Mr. Phillip Edward Johnson was preceded in death by his sister Sandy Johnson. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lucy and Roy Anderson; father and step-mother, William and Barbara Johnson; daughter, Crissie Johnson;...
Lovella Emeline Grimes
Sep 13, 2007
Mrs. Lovella Emeline Grimes, age 86, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Cleburne County, Alabama on December 21, 1920 the daughter of Jewett Benjamin and Eddie Lou Bailey Stephens. She is preceded in death by parents; a daughter, Virginia Louise Grimes; a son, Billy Lee Grimes; sisters, Evie Stephens, Flora Brannan,...
Achsah Lucile Denham Davis
Sep 5, 2007
Mrs. Achsah Lucile Denham Davis, age 88, formerly of 223 Marshall St, Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at a medical facility in Cartersville, Georgia. Mrs. Davis was born in Upson County, Georgia on July 24, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Alvah and Mary Hoyle Denham. She is preceded in death by husband, Harvie Dean...
Wilburn Lee Hulsey
Sep 4, 2007
Mr. Wilburn Lee Hulsey, age 81, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. He was born on September 10, 1925 in Haralson County. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Hulsey is preceded in death by wife, Mary Kate Martin Hulsey; son, Gerald Hulsey; father and mother, Lumus Hulsey and Ida Folsom Hulsey; one sister and four brothers....
Charles G. Hampton
Sep 4, 2007
Mr. Charles G. "Buddy" Hampton, age 60, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. He was born February 7, 1947 in Floyd County. Mr. Hampton was a United States Army veteran having served in the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Charles G. "Buddy" Hampton was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Charles Earnest Hampton. He is survived by his...
Elijah James Mull
Sep 4, 2007
Mr. Elijah James Mull, age 26, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 04, 2007. He was born November 7, 1980 in Fulton County. Mr. Mull was an employee of Southwestern Floor. Mr. Elijah James Mull is survived by parents, Mr. Robert Delmer Mull, Sr. and Mrs. Lynda Kay Scogin Mull; brother and sister-in-law, Robert Mull, Jr. and Melissa;...
James Leon Corn
Sep 1, 2007
Mr. James Leon Corn age 63 of Cedartown passed away Saturday September 1, 2007. He was born September 19, 1943 in Polk County. Mr. Corn was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. James Edward "Son" Corn and Mrs. Velma Packer Corn; two sisters, Linda Corn , and Frances Corn; brother, Bobby Corn. He is survived by wife, Joan Odom...
Grace Aline Gossett
Aug 29, 2007
Miss Grace Aline Gossett was called home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Grace was devoted to her family and friends and assisted her parents and siblings over the years in numerous ways. Grace was born November 10, 1910 in Floyd County and lived on the farm that is now the site of Georgia Highlands College...
Gladys Angela Baxter Andrew
Aug 25, 2007
Mrs. Gladys Angela Baxter Andrew, age 70, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007. She was born on April 3, 1937 in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Mrs. Andrew is preceded in death by her parents Mr. William H. Baxter, Sr. and Mrs. Gladys Wiggins Wootan. She is survived by husband, James V. Andrew; daughters, Susan Kelly Jarquin, Jennifer Holly Andrew; sisters, Sharone...
Robert Lee Baker
Aug 24, 2007
Mr. Robert Lee "Bobby" Baker, age 59, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, August 24, 2007. He was born February 20, 1948 in Fulton County. Mr. Baker is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Chaley Baker and Mrs. Annie Pearl Hilder Baker. Mr. Baker is survived by wife, Kay Clark Baker; daughters, Donna St. John, Tysha Bryant, Tina Cannon;...
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...


