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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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...
Millie Estell Collins
May 14, 2007
Mrs. Millie Estell Bailey Collins, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007. She was born on August 5, 1927 in Polk County. Mrs. Collins was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris T. Collins, Sr. and her parents, Walt Bailey and Fannie M. Womack Bailey. Mrs. Millie Estell...
Charles Thomas Hampton
May 8, 2007
Mr. Charles Thomas Hampton, age 70, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He was born January 26, 1937 in Polk County to parents, Willie Eugene and Pauline Hampton. Mr. Hampton was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Rome, Georgia. Mr. Hampton is preceded in death by wife, Mary Ann Hampton; father, Willie Eugene Hampton;...
Jerry D. Bridges
May 6, 2007
Mr. Jerry David Bridges, age 62 of Cedartown, passed away on May 6, 2007. He was born December 20, 1944 in Polk County. Mr. Bridges is preceded in death by parents Hershel Washington Bridges and Louise Trammell Bridges. Mr. Jerry David Bridges is survived by wife, Linda Meeks Bridges; sons Ricky Bridges, and Neal Bridges; step-son, Kenneth Rampley; brother and...
Hazel Kelley Bollinger
May 5, 2007
Mrs. Hazel Kelley Bollinger, age 90, of Lawrenceville, passed away on May 5, 2007. She was born on July 26, 1916 in Polk County. Hazel was a native of Cedartown and was the oldest of twelve siblings. In 1998, Mrs. Bollinger retired from Rich's, after 39 years as an associate at the South Dekalb store. She is preceded in death...
Nelle Colquitt Casey
May 3, 2007
Mrs. Nelle Colquitt Casey, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2007. She was born October 1, 1916 in Cedartown, Georgia. Mrs. Nelle Casey is preceded in death by parents, John T. Colquitt and Annie Lydelle West Colquitt; husband, Manley Casey, Sr.; son, Frank Casey; granddaughter, Michelle Casey; brothers, Joe Colquitt, Sr. and John Colquitt. Mrs. Nelle...


