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.
Emma Louise Goble
Jan 10, 2007
Ms. Emma Louise Goble, age 79, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007. She was born on July 24, 1927 in Haralson County. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Ingram Short; father, Earnest Goble, Sr. and brother, Earnest Goble, Jr. Ms. Goble is survived by her daughter, Lydia Neuenschwander; daughter and son-in-law, Kay Lamb and Wilson...
Debra Robinson Crawford
Jan 9, 2007
Mrs. Debra Jean Crawford, age 52, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007. She was born on March 11, 1954 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Windle Crawford; parents, James Robinson and Marrell Shell Robinson and brother, David Robinson. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Welchel; son, James Anthony "Andy" Welchel; sisters, Sherry...
Msg Stuart Paul Binger
Jan 8, 2007
MSG Stuart Paul Binger, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend is resting now at God's side. Born in Buffalo, New York on July 10, 1947 Stuart left us too soon on Monday, January 8, 2007 in Rome, Georgia. Mourning his loss are his devoted wife Carol, sisters Sherry Worton and Stacey Stafford, mother and father-in-law Bob and Mary Jo Gardner,...
Martha Moina Johnson
Jan 6, 2007
Ms. Martha Moina Johnson, age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2007. Ms. Johnson was an active member of First Baptist Church. She attended the Ruth Sunday School Class and was a member of the Triple L Group. Ms. Johnson also regularly worked in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church. Martha Moina was born on...
Robert (Bob) Butler Cox, Jr
Jan 6, 2007
Mr. Robert Butler (Bob) Cox, Jr. Age 61 of Cedartown passed away on January 6, 2007 after an extended illness. He was born on February 18, 1945 in Cobb County. He is preceded in Death by his parents Robert Butler Cox, Sr and Margaret Cox. Mr. Cox is survived by Wife Claudia Worthington Tillery Cox; Children, Bradley Cox of Mobile,...
Ruth Roberson
Jan 4, 2007
Mrs. Ruth Roberson, age 91, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2007. She was born on November 23, 1915 in Floyd County. Mrs. Ruth Roberson was a member of Calvary Church of God. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Eudell George Rutledge, Van...
James Ollie Spivey
Jan 4, 2007
Mr. James Ollie Spivey, Sr., age 64, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007. He was born on March 30, 1942 in Polk County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maurine Simpson Henson; and father, Buddy Spivey. Mr. Spivey is survived by his wife, Diane Gladys Morini Spivey; daughter, Sabrina Rena Smith; sons, James Ollie Spivey, Jr....
Haley Cole Keith
Jan 4, 2007
Mrs. Haley Cole Keith, age 31, of 25 Ford Road, Rome, GA, died Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2007, in a local hospital. Haley was born on March 11, 1975, the daughter of Richard L. and Diane East Cole. She was born and raised in Cedartown and graduated from Cedartown High School in 1993. She lived in Rome for the past...
Robert Jeffery Collins
Dec 31, 2006
Mr. Robert Jeffery Collins, age 42, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2006. He was born on September 18, 1964 in Floyd County. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Warren Collins; daughters, Rachel Collins, Brandy Collins and step-daughter, Lacey Short; father, Robert Henry Collins; mother and step-father, Charlotte Ruth Cash and William I. Cash; sisters, Tonya Cash...
Barbara Ann Logan
Dec 31, 2006
Mrs. Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Logan age 74 of Cedartown, formally of Gainesville and Newnan passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Logan was born in Newnan February 18, 1932. Mrs. Logan was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.J and Sybil Scarborough. She is survived by her...
Teresa Carol Atkins
Dec 31, 2006
Mrs. Teresa Carol Atkins, age 50, passed away on December 31, 2006. She was born on July 5, 1956 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her father, Calvin Edward Folsom. Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughter, Brandi Thaxton; sons, Ricky Pyles and Robbie Pyles; mother, Betty Maedell Pierce, sisters, Tracy Jones, Lynn Rolen and Dawn Folsom...
Marcelle Louise Mckinney
Dec 25, 2006
Mrs. Marcelle Louise McKinney, age 79, passed away December 25, 2006 in an out of town hospital. She was born June 3, 1927. Mrs. McKinney is preceded in death by husband, Mr. Percy David McKinney, Jr. and parents, M. O. Shiflett and Eva Rose Nichols Shiflett. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Denna Anderson and David Anderson; brother-in-law, Vernon...
Anna Katherine Hunt Moody
Dec 12, 2006
Mrs. Anna Katherine Hunt Moody, age 96, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2006. She was born on September 20, 1910 in Cedartown. Katherine joined the First Baptist Church, Cedartown on June 6, 1921 and was probably the oldest continuous member (over 85 years.) She served as librarian for the church for many years. She taught in the...
Donald Harvey Jarrell
Dec 12, 2006
Mr. Donald Harvey Jarrell, age 67, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006. He was born Feb. 10, 1939 . Mr. Jarrell is preceded in death by parents, Rev. Virgil and Beatrice Cole Jarrell; son, Tony Jarrell; sister, Shelia Jarrell; son-in-law, Rev. Rocky Forrister; grandchildren, Brian Jarrell, Britney Jarrell, Kelsey Duke, and John Wesley Graham. Mr. Donald Harvey...
Evelyn Jeanette Cole
Dec 4, 2006
Mrs. Evelyn Jeanette Cole, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away Monday, December 4, 2006. She was born on August 18, 1930 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wade "Jack" Cole and parents, Hershel Bridges and Louise Trammell Bridges. Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Diann Cole Coats and Tony Coats, Glenda...
Eddie Alleen Mckelvey
Dec 2, 2006
Mrs. Eddie McKelvey age 70 of 36 Southern Star St. Cedartown passed away Saturday December 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born May 20, 1936 in Cherokee County Alabama. She was preceded in death by her Husband Charles McKelvey, Sr. and parents, Ed and Flora Bell Tanner. Mrs. McKelvey is survived by her Son Mr. Charles McKelvey, Jr. of...
Mary Catherine Whitfield
Nov 30, 2006
Mrs. Mary Catherine Malone Whitfield, age 84, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2006. She was born on June 17, 1922 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Steve Whitfield; parents, David P. Malone and Ruth Sloan Malone; sister, Lucille Price and brother, Curtis Malone. Mrs. Whitfield is survived by her sister, Beatrice...
Artie Mae Colston
Nov 28, 2006
Artie Mae Colston, 96, of 100 College Circle, Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, after a brief illness at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born in Union County, Georgia, on December 30, 1909, to William Thomas and Fannie Shope Everett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lionel Franklin Colston,...
Margaret Allen Carnes
Nov 27, 2006
Mrs. Margaret Allen Carnes, age 84 of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.B. Carnes and parents, Thomas Allen and Martha Allen. Mrs. Carnes is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby Anderson and Verbon Anderson and Janet Morris and Charles...
John Anthony Ray Blalock
Nov 23, 2006
Mr. John Anthony Ray Blalock "John Boy", age 28 of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2006. He was born in Floyd County on May 9, 1978. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Hurley and Helen Hurley and Forrest Blalock and Eunice Blalock. He is survived by his daughters, Brittany Blalock and Kaitlynn Blalock; son, John...


