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.

Nellie Sue Mason

Nellie Sue Mason

Jan 7, 2024

Ms. Nellie Sue Howell Mason, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  She was born on June 11, 1941 in Borden Springs, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Harold Howell and Para Pruitt Howell.

Ms. Mason is a graduate of CHS, class of 1959.  Sue was an avid gardner, with...

Marjorie Laura Redding

Marjorie Laura Redding

Jan 4, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie Laura Jackson Redding, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  She was born on July 23, 1932 in Haralson County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dolvie Norris Jackson.

Mrs. Redding is survived by her sons, Carl E. Redding, Jr. and Carl Redding; daughters, Reba Betts...

Michelle Jester

Michelle Jester

Dec 29, 2023

Mrs. Michelle Ilane Deaton Jester, age 48 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.  She was born on April 18, 1975 in Rome, Georgia and was the daughter of Ilane Kilgore Deaton and the late Eddie Dean Deaton.

Mrs. Jester is survived by her mother; husband, Anthony Jester; daughters, Sierra Lofton and Bria Lofton;...

Amanda Lefurgey

Amanda Lefurgey

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Amanda Couzzort LeFurgey, age 46 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.  She was born on November 30, 1977 in Rome, and was the daughter of the late Cecil Couzzort and Barbara Forrester.

Mrs. LeFurgey was of the Baptist Faith.

Ms. LeFurgey is survived by her husband, Jeffery LeFurgey; daughter, Kayla...

Elizabeth Ann Wheeler

Elizabeth Ann Wheeler

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth "Ann" Partain Wheeler, age 60 of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.  She was born on December 24, 1963 in Tampa, Florida and was the daughter of Rev. Earl L. Partain, Sr. and the late Mrs. Rebecca Ann Sheffield Partain.

Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where...

Curtis Ray Taylor, Jr.

Curtis Ray Taylor, Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Curtis Ray Taylor, Jr., age 60 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  He was born on May 24, 1963 in Rome, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Curtis Ray Taylor, Sr. and Caroline Y. Brown Taylor.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his partner, Lewis Brimer; and sisters, Rita Carter and...

Buford May

Buford May

Dec 13, 2023

Mr. Buford May, age 84 of Hixson, Tennessee, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  He was born on February 20, 1939 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Clyde May, Sr. and Rovine Stephens May.

Mr. May, "Boots" was retired from many years of working at Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

Polly Jane Hopkins

Polly Jane Hopkins

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Polly Jane Mobbs Hopkins, age 62 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 peacefully after a long illness.  She was born on May 26, 1961 in Cedartown.

She was called into Heaven by her Savior and was told "Well done, my good and faithful servant".  She served her Lord by teaching the children...

Frank “Bud” Lott

Frank “Bud” Lott

Dec 12, 2023

Mr. Frank (Bud) Lott, age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  He was born on November 13, 1939 in Canton, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Frank "Red" Lott and Edna Florence Barton Lott.

Frank was a man of many interests. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather...

John Ellis Dollar

John Ellis Dollar

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. John Ellis Dollar, age 75 of Silver Creek, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.  He was born on April 8, 1948 in Rome, Georgia.   He was the son of the late Hubert and Ruby Dooley Dollar.

Mr. Dollar is survived by his sons, Ronald Ellis Dollar and Gregory Keith Dollar; grandchildren, Jonathan Dollar, Ashley...

Ariel Gumercindo Lopez

Ariel Gumercindo Lopez

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. Ariel Gumercindo Lopez, age 41, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.  He was born on January 11, 1982 in Guatemala.

Mr. Lopez is survived by his wife, Elsa Maribel Vasquez Tomas; mother, Rosaura Lopez Alonzo; daughters, Eyner Lopez Vasquez, Kenia Lopez Vasquez, and Beatris Lopez Vasquez; several brothers and sisters; and several other family members...

Barbara A. Dawson

Barbara A. Dawson

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Barbara "Bobby" Ann Farmer Dawson, age 82 of Aragon, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on December 9th, 2023. She was born on April 5th, 1941, in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Roy Edward Farmer and Lucille Edna Millican Hitchcock.

Mrs. Dawson was proceeded in death by her husband of...

Timothy "Timmy" Duane Little

Timothy "Timmy" Duane Little

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Timothy Duane "Timmy" Little, age 59 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.  He was born on February 7, 1964 in Rome, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Thomas Lawrence Little and Judy Ann Hayes Parnell.

Timmy was a graduate of the Cedartown High School Class of 1982.  He was an...

Teresa Gray Cockman

Teresa Gray Cockman

Nov 29, 2023

Ms. Teresa Gray Cockman, age 65 of Silver Creek, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  She was born on October 7, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia.  She was the daughter of Wayne and Betty June Edison Gray.

Ms. Cockman is survived by her daughter, Tina Disher; sister, Vicki Watkins (Michael); nieces, Christina Watkins and Ashley Gray;...

Linda A. Powell

Linda A. Powell

Nov 25, 2023

Ms. Linda A. Powell, age 74 of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown,  passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  She was born on July 10, 1949; she was the daughter of the late Doyle Powell and Ruth Baily Stewart.

Ms. Powell is survived by her aunt, Fay Kindell; and several other extended family members.

In...

Richard L. Morgan

Richard L. Morgan

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. Richard "Rick" Morgan passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Rome, Georgia.  He was surrounded by family and his nursing home roommate and friend, Rodney, who prayed and recited comforting scriptures.  We called him Rick's guardian angel.

A special thank you to Jeremy Wallin who spent many hours with...

Connie Marie Dyer

Connie Marie Dyer

Nov 22, 2023

Mrs. Connie Marie Henson Dyer, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  She was born on June 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Maurine Simpson Henson.

Mrs. Dyer is survived by her daughters, Tonya Cummings (Steven), Kayla Dyer (Danny Simpson), Kelsey Correll (Chris) and Patricia Galapon (Derrick);...

Judy Anita Burton

Judy Anita Burton

Nov 17, 2023

Ms. Judy Anita Burton, age 70 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, after a sudden illness. She was born on March 14, 1953 in Cedartown, and was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary Anne Billingsley Burton.

Ms. Burton was a faithful member of Worldview Baptist Church of Cedartown, and was a...

Kimberly Hope Norton

Kimberly Hope Norton

Nov 16, 2023

Ms. Kimberly Hope Norton, age 25 of Center, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  She was born on May 1, 1998.  She was the daughter of Jeff and Amanda Norton Link.

Ms. Norton is survived by her parents; sisters, Emma Link and Lena Link; nephew, JJ Norton and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Michael Perry Fitzgerald

Michael Perry Fitzgerald

Nov 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Michael Perry Fitzgerald, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, he passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Mr. Fitzgerald was born on February 19, 1948 in Cedartown.   He was the son of the late Aaron D. Fitzgerald and Wenona Guice Fitzgerald.

Michael was an...

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