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.

Mary Nell Barrow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gladiolus Jacqueline Doughty

Gladiolus Jacqueline Doughty

Jun 29, 2007

Mrs. Gladiolus Jacqueline Doughty age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on June 29, 2007. She was born on December 1, 1926 in Charleston, West Virginia. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Doughty was preceded in death by her husband Roy Doughty, daughter Deloris Doughty, and son Tommy Doughty. She is survived by her Daughters; Joyce Bates of Cedartown,...

Carl Samuel Roberson

Carl Samuel Roberson

Jun 25, 2007

Mr. Carl Samuel Roberson, age 78, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007. He was born on March 24, 1929 in Polk County. Mr. Roberson was a member of Second Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Girtha Grace Mann Roberson; son, Dennis Carl Roberson and parents, Grover Samuel Roberson and Sallie Peterson Roberson....

Mary Frances Galloway

Mary Frances Galloway

Jun 22, 2007

Mrs. Mary Frances Galloway, age 68, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, June 22, 2007. She was born on September 8, 1939 in Polk County. Mrs. Galloway is preceded in death by her parents Frank Marion Shiflett and Mozell Godwin Shiflett. She is survived by her husband Larry Charles Galloway, Daughter & Son in Law Susan and Hershel Crowley, Grandsons...

Jack Linton Fincher, Sr.

Jack Linton Fincher, Sr.

Jun 21, 2007

Mr. Jack Linton Fincher, Sr., age 70, of Cedartown, formerly of Rome, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007. He was born on November 11, 1936. Mr. Fincher lived in Rome the majority of his life where he was the Assistant Athletic Director for the City of Rome Recreation Dept. for over thirty years. He worked as a pharmacy tech...

Nathan Ray Hurley

Nathan Ray Hurley

Jun 19, 2007

Mr. Nathan Ray Hurley, age 64, of Cedartown, passed away on June 19, 2007. He was born on April 27, 1943 in Polk County. He was preceded in death by his parents, John "Jack" Hurley and Herstine Hurley and his sister, Helen Barber. Mr. Hurley is survived by daughter, Susan Couzzort; sons Dwight Hurley and Dwayne Hurley; sisters, Wanda Hurley,...

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