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 Irene Shepard
Mar 29, 2007
Mrs. Mary Irene Shepard, age 95 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doyal Shepard; parents, Jess Wilson and Dollie Short Wilson. Mrs. Shepard is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Hogue and Ray Hogue and son and daughter-in-law, John Forrister and Kathleen Forrister. The funeral service will be...
Danny Kines
Mar 28, 2007
Mr. Danny Kines, age 56 of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Robert Kines and Mattie Belle Lindsey Kines. Mr. Kines is survived by his wife, Sherry Gail Bonds Kines; daughter and son-in-law, Sandi Kines Smith and Michael Dee Smith; sons, Robert Darrin Kines and Derrick Van Kines and...
Mary Ann Elizabeth Timms
Mar 27, 2007
Ms. Mary Timms, age 68 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Timms; mother, Hermie Inez Bowman Batchler; and father, J.W. Warren. Mrs. Timms is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty Reynolds and Richard Reynolds; step-daughters, Bessie Mae Morris, Dollie Mae Golacki, Minnie Lee Surrett; step-son, Buddy Timms...
Robert Eugene Fincher
Mar 26, 2007
Mr. Robert Eugene "Bobby" Fincher, age 44, of Adairsville, Georgia passed away March 26, 2007. He was born November 10, 1962 in Trion, Georgia. Mr. Fincher was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and an employee of Shaw Industries. He is preceded in death by father, Robert Berry Fincher and sister, Darlene Reynolds. Mr. Bobby Fincher is...
Matthew Wayne Prather
Mar 23, 2007
Mr. Matthew Wayne Prather, age 20, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007. He was born on March 9, 1987 in Floyd County. Matthew was a 2005 graduate of Cedartown High School. He was an accomplished musician. Matthew attended Jacksonville State University and Brevard Music Center and was currently attending Georgia Highlands College. He is preceded in death...
Vicki Elaine Fincher Redding Smith
Mar 22, 2007
Mrs. Vicki Elaine Fincher Redding Smith, age 52, of Kingston passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007. She was born on December 31, 1954 in Rockmart. She is preceded in death by her father, Joshua Fincher and her brother, Wayne Fincher. She is survived by her husband, Ted Smith; daughter, Tisha Spann; sons, Jonathan Redding and Brandon Smith; mother, Eloise...
Judy Carol Dunn
Mar 19, 2007
Ms. Judy Carol Dunn, age 45, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, March 19, 2007. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. You may sign the online guestbook or send the Dunn family private condolences. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Ms. Judy Carol Dunn.
Mabel Odell Sorrells
Mar 12, 2007
Ms. Mabel Odell Sorrells, age 87, of Cedartown passed away on March 12, 2007. Ms. Sorrells was a graduate of Rockmart High School. She was the first woman to enlist the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in Polk County. She also played at the World's Fair in New York City for a professional women's baseball team. Ms. Sorrells retired from the...
Amber Elizabeth Jackson
Mar 11, 2007
Miss Amber Elizabeth Jackson, age 16, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her Great Grand Parents; Orth & Leders Elder and James & Dovie Hill, and by her Uncles; Richard Lynn Jackson and William Allen Garrett. Miss Jackson is survived by her parents, Wayland & Andrea Jackson; sisters, Lacey Denise Jackson,...
Van Arelious Watson
Mar 9, 2007
Mr. Van Arelious Watson, age 73, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Arelious Watson and Mollie Lorine Martin Watson. Mr. Watson was married to Shelby J. Watson. Mr. Watson is survived by daughters, Ann W. Bullard and Lori C. Wright both of Cedartown and son, Chris Watson of...
Anne M. Grimsley
Mar 8, 2007
Mrs. Anne M. Grimsley, age 87 of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida Mae Jones Moore and J.S. Moore; sister, Lilliam Moore Mann; brother, J.V. "Buddy" Moore and sister, Opel Moore Dempsey. Mrs. Grimsley is survived by her husband, Andrew Lacy Grimsley and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and...
Hannah Alexis Martin
Mar 8, 2007
Miss Hannah Alexis Martin, age 9, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a fourth grade student at Williams Avenue School. She is survived by her parents, Matt an Jolie Martin; sister, Hope Martin; brother, Grayson Martin; grandparents, Don and Carolyn Martin; Steve and Debbie Manning and...
Marcia Louise Shelton
Mar 5, 2007
Ms. Marcia Louise Shelton, age 57, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Mangus; mother, Violet Hardeman Jones; father and step-mother, Otis Edward Jones and Florence Jones; sister, Gertrude Atkins and brother, Edward E. Jones. Ms. Shelton is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Moore and Chris...
Sara Louise Cissne
Mar 2, 2007
Ms. Sara Louise Cox Rodgers Cissne, age 95, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Cedartown peacefully passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007 at Regents Park Nursing Home. She was born on August 15, 1911 in Polk County. Sara was a very dedicated, loving and kind daughter, mother and grandmother. She moved from Cedartown to Jacksonville, Florida in 1997 to be...
Anne Sparks
Feb 27, 2007
Mrs. Anne Burkhalter Sparks, age 80, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. She was born on February 14, 1927 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seals Sparks; husband, Robert Burkhalter; sister, Evelyn Lamb and brothers, Thomas Hampton and William Hampton. Mrs. Sparks is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Robert...
Charles Edward Blythe
Feb 26, 2007
Mr. Charles Edward "Skeetz" Blythe, age 82, of Rome formerly of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007 after a sudden illness. He was born on April 26, 1924 in Cherokee County, Alabama. Mr. Blythe was a member of the Cedartown Church of God. He was a Veteran of World War II where he served as an operator of...
Maidie W. Mccain
Feb 26, 2007
Mrs. Maidie W. McCain, age 88, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February 26, 2007. She was born on September 13, 1918 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, George F. "Little Red" McCain; parents, Starling Monroe Williams and Belle Baldwin Williams; sisters, Malline Williams, Inez Barrett and Dot Lankford and brothers, F.A. "Buck" Williams and...
Betty Ruth Green
Feb 22, 2007
Mrs. Betty Ruth Mitchell Green, age 76, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Polk County to parents, Howard Mitchell and Mamie Frady Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Carter and husband, Fred Green, Sr.; brother, Billy Mitchell. Mrs. Betty Ruth Mitchell Green is survived...
Bonnie Lou Ellen Martin
Feb 16, 2007
Mrs. Bonnie Lou Ellen Woody Martin, age 92, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, February 16, 2007. She was born on June 7, 1914 in Union County. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Martin; daughter, Caroline Goodwin; son, J.W. Seabolt and parents, John Woody and Ann Thomason Woody. Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...
Leslie Scarborough
Feb 12, 2007
Mr. Leslie Carlton Scarborough III, age 53, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Feb. 12, 2007 at his residence. He was born on July 28 , 1954 in Salina, Kansas. Mr. Scarborough is preceded in death by mother, Wyllis LeAnne Spaeth Scarborough and step-son, Emory Todd Born. Mr. Leslie Carlton Scarborough III is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Camp...


