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.

Ruth Roberson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Larry Golden

William Larry Golden

Nov 19, 2006

Mr. William Larry Golden, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Hershell Golden and Willie Bell Pruitt Golden. Mr. Golden is survived by his sons, Tim Golden, Travis Golden, and Thad Golden and his sisters, Gail Golden Rice and Kathy Golden. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Frank, Anna, Kane...

Archie Emmit Packer

Archie Emmit Packer

Nov 12, 2006

Mr. Archie Emmit Packer, age 91 of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2006. He was born on October 22, 1915 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Daisy M. Packer; son, Melvin Packer and parents, Paul C. Packer and Alice Freeman Packer. Mr. Packer is survived by his daughters, Bernice Crowe of Rome; and...

Gabriel Trevino Regalado

Gabriel Trevino Regalado

Nov 9, 2006

El Sr. Gabriel Trevino Regalado, Sr. de 29 anos, de Cedartown fallecio el jueves, el 9 de noviembre de 2006. Nacio el 4 de noviembre de 1977 en Kern County, California. El Sr. Regalsdo es sobrevivido por su esposa, Maria F. Regalado; hija, Ashley Regalado; hijos, Gabriel Trevino Regalado, Jr. y Albert Regalado; madre, Olga Revino; padre, Leoncio Regalado; hermana,...

Dorothy Wesson

Dorothy Wesson

Nov 8, 2006

Mrs. Dorothy Grace Wesson, age 91, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006. She was born on August 15, 1915 in LaGrange, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Wesson; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Annette Heath and Bobby Heath, sons, William Charles Wesson and Lanny Lamar Wesson; parents, Henry Carlton Newsome and Nettie Jordan Newsome, sister,...

Pearl Thacker

Pearl Thacker

Nov 7, 2006

Mrs. Pearl Fednanders Thacker, age 80 passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. She was born on July 13, 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Thacker, her son, Johnny Eugene Thacker and her parents. Mrs. Thacker is survived by her sons, Daniel Lee Thacker, Dorsey Thacker, Dickie Ray Thacker, Sr.; 14 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren....

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