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.
Rachel Ann Knott
Oct 2, 2006
Mrs. Rachel Ann Knott, age 85, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006. She was born on February 14, 1921 in Carroll County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Knott; parents, Hubert Hinesley and Ruby Moats Hinesley. Mrs. Knott is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, June K. Wood and Rudy Wood; a son,...
James Henry Champion
Oct 1, 2006
Mr. James Henry Champion, age 69, of Cedartown passed away on October 1, 2006. He was born on March 9, 1937 in Cobb County Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hardy O. Champion and Lillie Williams Champion; sisters, Foye Champion and Martha Jean Champion; granddaughter, Bridget Brown; and grandson, Joshua David Stephens. Mr. Champion is survived by...
Perry Wilson Lockridge
Sep 28, 2006
Mr. Perry Wilson Lockridge, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. He was born March 27, 1916 in Floyd County. Mr. Lockridge is preceded in death by parents, Thomas Lockridge and Nellie McCain Lockridge and son, Perry Wilson Lockridge, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Williams Lockridge; Son and Daughter-in-Law, Preston and Wendy Lockridge;...
Eual Ayers
Sep 27, 2006
Mr. Eual Virgil Ayers, age 75 of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. He was born on May 13, 1931 in Haralson County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Ayers and Inez Ayers. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ayers; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Ayers Wilson and Perry Wilson and Carol Ayers Rainey...
Edna Ann Phillips Andrews
Sep 24, 2006
Mrs. Edna Ann Phillips Andrews, age 84, of Cedartown passed away September 24, 2006. She was born on May 20, 1920 in Sparta, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Phillips and Della Davis Phillips; daughter, Betty Westbrook and sons, Willie Smith and Raymond Smith. Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband, David Harold Andrews; daughters, Helen...
Daniel Roy Teems, Jr.
Sep 22, 2006
Mr. Daniel Roy Teems, Jr., age 52, passed away Friday, September 22, 2006. He was born on December 29, 1953. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Roy Teems, Sr. Mr. Teems is survived by his wife, Diane Handlon Teems; mother, Elizabeth Gary Teems; daughter, Julia Ransonet Vaughn; son, Daniel "Mac" Teems and brother and sister-in-law; Louis Teems...
Andrea Warner Jones
Sep 17, 2006
Mrs. Andrea Warner Jones, age 34, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, September 17, 2006. She was born on August 13, 1972 in Polk County. She is survived by her husband, McCoie Jones; sons, Jeremiah Jones and Dylan Jones; parents, Emory David Warner and Beth Meunier Warner; sisters, Teena Warner Hardwick and Valerie Warner Ransom. Also surviving are mother-in-law and father-in-law,...
Shayne Michael Terry
Sep 7, 2006
Mr. Shayne Michael Terry 15 years old of Cedartown passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Shayne was a member of Cedar Lake Christian Center. He was a Sophomore at Cedartown High School. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Geraldine Goss Schmid. Shayne is survived by his mother, Renee' Terry; sisters,...
John Henry Adams
Sep 4, 2006
Mr. John Henry Adams, age 89, of Cedartown passed away September 4, 2006. He was born on June 18, 1917 in Coal City, Alabama. Mr. Adams was a member of Broken Arrow Baptist Church in Coal City, Alabama and attended Harmony Baptist Church in Cedartown. He worked for H.E. Hennigh Construction Company for 53 years. He is preceded in death...
Gladys Sanders
Aug 27, 2006
Ms. Gladys Sanders, age 86, of Rockmart passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006. She was born on February 27, 1920 in Polk County. Ms. Sanders is preceded in death by her parents, Earl Sanders and Ada Mae Peugh Sanders; brothers, Buford Sanders, Paul Sanders, Junior Sanders, Cleo Sanders, Dewel Sanders, and Adam Sanders; sisters, Faye Landers, Earline Allen, Carolyn Wilson,...
William Neal Riggins
Aug 25, 2006
Mr. William Neal Riggins, age 73 of Cedartown, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006. He was born on November 9, 1932 in Fulton County. He is survived by wife, Vickie Ann Brown Riggins; daughter, Patricia Ann Riggins; step daughters, Selena Mixon, Patricia Damiano; step-son, Larry Green; sister and brother-in-law Betty Riggins Stichl and Norman Stichl. Also surviving are seven grandchildren....
Dixie Jones Veal
Aug 23, 2006
Mrs. Dixie Jones Veal, age 85, of James Island, SC, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2006. She was born Sept. 21, 1920 in Haralson County to parents, Lloyd Camp Jones, Sr. and Anna Lott Jones. Mrs. Veal was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Veal, Jr. and eight siblings. Mrs. Veal was a member...
Eugene T. Bentley
Aug 21, 2006
Mr. Eugene T. Bentley, age 69, of Cedartown passed away Monday, August 21, 2006. He was born on March 31, 1937 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Bentley; son, Eric Bentley; parents, Levi Bentley and Marie Watson Bentley and brother, Emanuel Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Grace Camp Bentley, son and...
Erthelee Mae Lowden Jones
Aug 16, 2006
Mrs. Erthelee Mae Lowden Jones, age 79, of Cedartown passed away on August 16, 2006. She was born on February 19, 1927 in Ackron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Jones, Sr.; parents, Keith and Emma Groves Lowden; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Ritter and William Ritter;...
Frances Smith Farmer
Aug 16, 2006
Mrs. Frances Smith Farmer, age 89, of Cedartown passed away on August 16, 2006. She was born on April 24, 1917 in Bluffton, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clyde Farmer, Sr.; parents, Robert and Belle Smith; sister, Viola McElwee; brothers, William Smith and George Smith and granddaughter, Cynthia Ann Farmer. She is survived by daughter,...
Bonnie Fields Landrum
Aug 15, 2006
Mrs. Bonnie Landrum, age 88, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday August 15, 2006. She was born on May 30, 1918 in Dekalb County, Alabama to Robert Fields and Lexie Payton Fields. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper C. Landrum. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Landrum Hicks and Robert Hicks; son and daughter-in-law, Kermit...
Myrtice Virginia Gladden Stillwell
Aug 12, 2006
Mrs. Myrtice Virginia Gladden Stillwell age 85 of 284 Wheeler Ford Road, Rockmart passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006. She was born in Draketown on March 21, 1921. She is preceded in death by husband, James Henry Percy Stillwell, parents, Charlie and Carrie Gladden, son, Charles Malcom Stillwell; sister, Annie Bell Hardin and a brother, J. Hugh Gladden. Mrs. Stillwell...
Marion Milton Jarrett
Aug 11, 2006
Mr. Marion Milton Jarrett, age 62, of Cedartown passed away Friday, August 11, 2006. He was born on August 20, 1943 in Rome, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Carolyn Ann Jarrett, his father Mr. Johnny Andrew "Red" Jarrett, his sisters Doris Elizabeth Jarrett and Martha Ann Daniel, and grand daughter Britney Jarrett. He is survived...
Mary Elizabeth Penland
Aug 8, 2006
Mary Elizabeth Penland, age 77, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on August 8, 2006. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on December 27, 1928. She is preceded in death by four brothers, seven sisters, one son, and one daughter. She is survived by her son William Dispain, son and daughter-in-law Phillip & Glenda Dispain, Daughters Lucy Jimenez, Fran &...
W.C. "Pud" Willingham
Aug 8, 2006
Mr. W.C. "Pud" Willingham, age 76, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was born on April 27, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Monroe Willingham, Sr. and Ora Albritten Willingham and brother, Rev. George Monroe Willingham, Jr. He is survived by wife, Dorothy "Dot" Youngblood Willingham, daughters and sons-in-law, Diane...
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