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.
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...
Clarence Bunyan Barrett
Feb 12, 2007
Mr. Clarence Bunyan Barrett, age 71, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February12, 2007. He was born August 16, 1935 in Polk County. Mr. Barrett is preceded in death by wife, Betty Jo Adams Barrett; parents, Johnny Barrett and Dovie Jarrell Barrett. Mr. Clarence Barrett is survived by his nieces, Bobbie Barrett; nephews, Kenny Barrett and family, Toad Barrett and...
Bronson Clay
Feb 9, 2007
Mr. Bronson Ray Clay, age 23, of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 9, 2007. He was born on May 31, 1983 in Floyd County. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Kenneth A. Clay and uncle, David Clay. Mr. Bronson Ray Clay is survived by his mother and step-father, Teresa and Johnny Hardin; father and step-mother, Susan and Robert Clay;...
Richard Chad Smith
Feb 9, 2007
Mr. Richard Chad Smith, age 21, of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 9, 2007. He was born on July 5, 1985 in Rome, Georgia. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Elizabeth D. Ballew, William A. Ballew, and Billy Bollinger. Mr. Smith is survived by his father, Richard Smith; mother, Gladys Ballew; daughter, Cambria "Savannah" Nichole Smith; sisters, Misty Ballew,...
John Ronald Spradlen
Feb 9, 2007
Mr. John Ronald Spradlen, age 67, of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 9, 2007. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia. He is preceded in death by parents, John T. and Linnie Williams Spradlen and daughter, Tammy J. Spradlen. Mr. Spradlen is survived by sons, Donnie L. Spradlen, Sr. of Cedartown, Georgia and Thomas G. Spradlen of...
Ed Bowen
Feb 6, 2007
Mr. Louis Edward Bowen, Sr. age 85, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was born on July 15, 1921 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Methodist Church. He worked in industrial construction most all of his life and started his own business in 1980 servicing container manufacturing plants. Mr. Bowen's hobbies were woodworking...
Mary L. "Maw" Carter
Feb 5, 2007
Mrs. Mary L. "Maw" Carter, age 95, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February 5, 2007. She was born on November 26, 1911 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by husband, William D. Carter; daughter, Mary Eloise Sexton; son, Edward L. Carter; parents, William Lee and Exie Robinson Lee; sisters, Ella L. Shiflett and Bessie L. Moody; brothers,...
Dot Willingham
Jan 31, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy Lou "Dot" Youngblood Willingham, age 70, of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She was born on January 23, 1937 in Polk County. Mrs. Willingham was a member of Faith Baptist Church for 41 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.C. "Pud" Willingham and her parents, John F. Youngblood and Mary Lou Blythe...
Ray Shiflett
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. Ray Shiflett, age 86, of Dalton formerly of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007. He was born on March 11, 1920 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Shiflett; parents, Oliver Shiflett and Ida Colquitt Shiflett. Mr. Shiflett is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr.Bob Shiflett and Cindy Shiflett and brother, Richard...
Rev. Paul O'Kelley
Jan 28, 2007
Rev. Paul O'Kelley, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born on July 18, 1916 in Newton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Sparks O'Kelley and son, Jerry O'Kelley. Rev. O'Kelley is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janice Gable and Carl Gable; grandson and his wife, Farris Gable and Melanie...
Brandy Nicole Moeller
Jan 21, 2007
Miss. Brandy Nicole Moeller, age 17, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was born on March 11, 1989 in Cobb County. Brandy was an active member at Benedict Baptist Church. She was the treasurer of her Sunday School Class, a member of the youth choir. Brandy was an active senior at Cedartown High School with memberships...
James E. Hightower
Jan 18, 2007
Mr. James E. Hightower, age 60, of Hoschton, GA passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007. He was born January 3, 1947 in Polk County. Mr. Hightower is a United States Army veteran. He is preceded in death by parents, Clarence Hightower and Eloise York Hightower. The graveside service for Mr. James E. Hightower will be conducted on Wednesday, January 24th...
Evelyn Grogan Tanner
Jan 17, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn Grogan Tanner, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007. She was born on March 27, 1920 in Polk County. Mrs. Tanner was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Tanner; parents, Walter L. Grogan and Willie L. Wilson Grogan; sister, Imogene Grogan Duke and brothers, Lewis Grogan and...
Shirley Blankenship Dunn
Jan 15, 2007
Mrs. Shirley Blankenship Dunn, age 71, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007. She was born on July 17, 1935 in Troup County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Dunn to whom she was married for 48 years; son, Jeffrey Eugene Dunn; parents, John Walter Blankenship and Ollie Loretta Blankenship and sister, Alice Christine...
Lois Virginia Lindsey Drummond
Jan 13, 2007
Mrs. Lois Virginia Drummond, age 79, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007. She was born August 31, 1927 in Polk County. Mrs. Drummond was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Drummond; parents, Bessie Brown Lindsey and George Lindsey; sisters, Matt Kines, Elsie Cooper and Shirley Hulsey and brothers, Paul Lindsey, Herman Lindsey and Clyde Lindsey. Surviving are...
Ruby Jo Berry Mccain
Jan 13, 2007
Mrs. Ruby Jo Berry McCain age 77 of 148 Cason Rd Cedartown passed away Saturday January 13, 2007. She was born May 15, 1929 in Polk County. Mrs. McCain was preceded in death by parents Mr. Earl Berry and Mrs. Sanders Witcher Berry, Husband: Roy L. McCain Brothers: Robert E.Berry, Walter E. "Bud" Berry, Bill Berry & Larry "Sonny" Berry....


