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.

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,...

Wilma Doyce Anderson

Wilma Doyce Anderson

Jun 17, 2007

Mrs. Wilma Doyce Anderson, age 96, of Cedartown Georgia passed away Sunday June 17, 2007. Mrs. Anderson was born in Brandon, Texas to parents, the late Ritson Thomas Beene and Rose Swint Beene. She lived her childhood days in Allen, Texas and received a college degree from North Texas State College. She was married to James Ernest Weaver who preceded...

Gloria M. Rogers

Gloria M. Rogers

Jun 17, 2007

Mrs. Gloria M. Rogers, age 72, of Cedartown passed away on June 17, 2007. She was born on August 10, 1934 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband Mr. Jimmie Franklin Rogers and her parents Mr. Young Gober and Mrs. Flora Duggar Dina. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Sherry and Stefan Nation of...

Lena E. Dawson

Lena E. Dawson

Jun 15, 2007

Mrs. Lena E. Dawson, age 94, of Cedartown, passed away on June 15, 2007. She was born on June 17, 1912 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Lewis Dawson and her son, Wallace Dawson. Mrs. Dawson is survived by her grandsons, Barry Dawson and Stephen Dawson and granddaughter, Carole Corley. Also surviving are 8...

Shelly Shead Ivey

Shelly Shead Ivey

Jun 15, 2007

Mrs. Shelly Shead Ivey, age 35, of 610 Olive Street in Cedartown, passed away on June 15, 2007. She was born on February 24, 1972 in Carroll County. She is preceded in death by her father, James David Wade Shead, grandfather, Robert Corn, cousin Robbie Corn, and her Stepbrother Donnie Howell Smith Jr. Mrs. Ivey is survived by her mother,...

James Edward Jones

James Edward Jones

Jun 13, 2007

Mr. James Edward Jones, age 44, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later time by the Jones' family. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Edward Jones.

Cathy Pruitt Stephens

Cathy Pruitt Stephens

Jun 11, 2007

Mrs. Cathy Pruitt Stephens, age 57, of Cedartown passed away on June 11, 2007. She was born on April 7, 1950 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Bettie Heath; parents, Russell Pruitt and Rachel Heath Pruitt Sparks; step grandchildren, Josh Stephens and Bridget Brown. She is survived by her husband, James Ralph Stephens, Jr.; daughters,...

Billie June Lee

Billie June Lee

Jun 11, 2007

Mrs. Billie June Lee, age 74, of Sharpsburg, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents,Forrest and Verlie Barnett Gore. She is survived by her husband, Emory G. Lee of Sharpsburg; daughter, Melanie Landrum and son-in-law, Ron Landrum of Sharpsburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lee and Rebecca Lee of Big Canoe, Mark Lee...

C.W. Charles Wilbron Lee

C.W. Charles Wilbron Lee

Jun 4, 2007

Mr. Charles Wilborn "C.W." Lee, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007. He was born on October 31, 1931 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Matthew Lee and Wealthy Tuck Lee; brothers, Ed Lee, Carl Lee and Allen Lee and great grandson, Brenton Rice. Mr. Lee is survived by his...

Christopher Mark Hobgood

Christopher Mark Hobgood

Jun 3, 2007

Mr. Christopher Mark Hobgood, age 46, of Carvon Hill, Alabama passed away on June 3, 2007. He was born on January 17, 1961 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Monroe Hobgood and Betty Jo Benefield Hobgood and grandparents, N.R. and Beatrice Benefield. Mr. Hobgood is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Cherie Chafin and...

Ronald Dean Kerr

Ronald Dean Kerr

May 31, 2007

Mr. Ronald Dean Kerr, age 59, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2007. He was born on March 11, 1948 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his father, Joel Randolph Kerr, Jr. Mr. Kerr is survived by his wife, Angela Fay Camp Kerr; daughters, Stephanie Rayburn of Gadsden, Alabama; Rhonda Kerr of Orlando, Florida and...

Carmie Whitton Chandler

Carmie Whitton Chandler

May 27, 2007

Mrs. Carmie Whitton Chandler, age 97, of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born August 22, 1909 in Buchanan. Mrs. Chandler was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Chandler and her husband owned and operated Chandler Shoe Store, on...

Staff Sergeant Talmadge Doyle Jarrell, U.S.Air Force (Ret)

Staff Sergeant Talmadge Doyle Jarrell, U.S.Air Force (Ret)

May 23, 2007

Staff Sergeant Talmadge Doyle Jarrell, U.S. Air Force, (retired), 74, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was born May 27, 1932 to parents Jacob Red Jarrell and Mary Elizabeth Strickland Gentry. Mr. Jarrell retired from the United States Air Force where he served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He is preceded in death...

Staff Sgt. Shannon Vautier Weaver

Staff Sgt. Shannon Vautier Weaver

May 21, 2007

Staff Sgt. Shannon Vautier Weaver, age 28, passed away on May 21, 2007. He is preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Weaver. Staff Sgt. Weaver is survived by his wife, Desiree' Vaughn Weaver; mother, Chonnie Russell; father, George Weaver; sister, Dusty Weaver and grandparents, Joan and David Weaver. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, June 3rd at...

Lewis Brantley Drummond, Jr.

Lewis Brantley Drummond, Jr.

May 20, 2007

Mr. Lewis Brantley "Abe" Drummond, Jr., age 58, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007. He was born November 2, 1948 to parents Lewis Brantley Drummond, Sr. and Rody Lee Highfield Drummond. Mr. Drummond is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sylvia Ledbetter and Betsy Drummond. Mr. Lewis Brantley "Abe" Drummond, Jr. is survived by his wife Gail Dunaway...

Margaret Kerns Hill

Margaret Kerns Hill

May 20, 2007

Mrs. Margaret Kerns Hill, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday May 20, 2007. She was born on August 30, 1930. Mrs. Hill was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown. She was employed with the First United Methodist Church where she served faithfully for many years as the church Secretary. She is preceded in death by her...

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