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.
Dorothy Elkins
Nov 6, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Vinson Elkins, age 79, of Cedartown passed away Monday, November 6, 2006. She was born on March 1, 1927 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by parents, Robert Homer Vinson and Arvetta Early Vinson. Mrs. Elkins is survived by her husband, Will J. Elkins and sons and daughters-in-law, David Elkins and Glenda Elkins; Douglas Elkins and...
Annie Laura Robinson
Nov 5, 2006
Mrs. Annie Laura Robinson, age 88 of Cedartown passed on Sunday, November 5, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Levi Earnest Robinson; parents, Will Bevel and Ola Tierce Bevel. Mrs. Robinson is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Slaughter and George Slaughter; Dot Dawson and Charles Dawson. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1...
Mary Rae Hudson Cohran
Nov 3, 2006
Mrs. Mary Rae Hudson Cohran, age 76 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006. She was born on February 2, 1930 in Bartow County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Benjamin Cohran, Jr.; parents, William Hudson and Vollie Mae McKinley Hudson and her brother, Lloyd Hudson. Mrs. Cohran is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,...
Andy Davenport
Nov 3, 2006
Mr. Andy Davenport, age 42 of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006. He was born on May 28, 1964 in Polk County. Mr. Andy Davenport was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Andy graduated from Cedartown High School in 1982. He was employed at Lindale Manufacturing for over 10 years. He was preceded in death by his...
Ernest Dwight Haney
Nov 1, 2006
Mr. Ernest Haney age 53 of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Stanley Haney and Beulah White Haney and brother, James Haney. Mr. Haney is survived by his daughters, Scarlett Ann Bailey, Valerie Elaine Collman, Leslie Dee Elkins, Lacie...
Robert Alexander Jarrell
Oct 31, 2006
Mr. Robert Alexander Jarrell, Sr. age 52 of Cedartown passed away on October 31, 2006. He was born on March 24, 1954 in Carroll County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Clifford Jarrell and Clara Louise Redden. Mr. Jarrell is survived by his wife, Rosetta Orilla Boucher Gani; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi Chafin and Mike Chafin; daughters,...
Florine Shiflett Hooper
Oct 31, 2006
Mrs. Florine Shiflett Hooper, age 88 of Cedartown passed away on October 31, 2006. She was born on August 31, 1918 in Polk County, Georgia. She was a member of Wimberly Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Hooper is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Newton Hooper; parents, Robert M. Shiflett and Ada Bridges Shiflett; sisters, Louise Benefield and Faye Hackney;...
Dennis Woodrow Wallace
Oct 30, 2006
Mr. Dennis Woodrow Wallace, age 87 of Cedartown passed away Monday, October 30, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Rowell Wallace; parents, Matt Wallace and Kathleen Wallace. Mr. Wallace is survived by his daughter, Joy Moore and his sister, Dorothy Smith. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be...
Nina Bearl Carnes Mckibben
Oct 29, 2006
Mrs. Nina Bearl Carnes McKibben, age 95 of Cedartown passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, John McKibben; parents, Ulmon Carnes and Millie Carnes; brothers, Hershel Carnes, Clifford Carnes and Hoyt Carnes. Mrs. McKibben is survived by daughter, Faye Harrison; son and daughter-in-law, David McKibben and Glenda McKibben; sister, Julie Mitchell. Also surviving...
Ruby Mccurry Ray Duggar
Oct 29, 2006
Obituary Mrs. Ruby McCurry Ray Duggar, age 92, passed away on October 29, 2006. She was born in Jacksonville, AL. Mrs. Duggar was a member of Wilkerson Street Baptist Church in Rome. Mrs. Ruby McCurry Ray Duggar is preceded in death by husband, James Alvie Duggar; parents, James Monroe McCurry and Mary Emma Hall McCurry; son, Gene Duggar, daughters, Helen...
Carole Ruth Edwards
Oct 25, 2006
Mrs. Carole Ruth Edwards age 54 of Cedartown formerly of Richton, MS. Passed away Wednesday October 25, 2006. She was born March 14, 1952 in Forrest County MS . Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents Clifford & Libby Edwards. She retired from Bellsouth after 20 years service. Survivors are: Sister: Charlotte Harrison of Buchanan Brother : Clifford...
Dot Cantrell
Oct 19, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Cantrell, age 76, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006. She was born March 25, 1930 in Cleburne County, Alabama to parents, the late Carl Pruitt and the late Nannie McWhorter Pruitt. Mrs. Dot Cantrell was a retired nurse. She was a member of the Lake Creek Baptist Church where she was the Adult Ladies...
Mia Nicole Guzman
Oct 18, 2006
Miss Mia Nicole Guzman passed away on October 18, 2006. She was born a few hours earlier at Floyd Medical Center. She is survived by her mother, Ashley Nicole Guzman; father, Clemente Guzman; grandparents, Dina and Oscar Rodriguez; Manuel and Kim Chavez; Jose Clemente and Margarita Guzman; great grandmothers, Becky Green and Inez Calderon. Also surviving are uncles, Christopher Guzman...
Rachel Dutton Atkins
Oct 10, 2006
Mrs. Rachel D. Atkins, age 82, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. She was born on January 5, 1924 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Horace Atkins; sons, Jimmy Atkins and J.R. Atkins; parents, Marshall Dutton and Bessie Fullbright Dutton; a sister; 4 brothers. She is also preceded in death by...
Celeste Brock Phillips
Oct 8, 2006
Ms. Celeste Brock Phillips passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2006. She was born on November 22, 1952 in Okaloosa County, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Baldwin. Ms. Phillips is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mechelle Phillips; granddaughter, Brooklyn Leann Phillips; grandson, Gerran Marshall Phillips; father and step-mother, James R. Brock and Joanne Z. Brock;...
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...


