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.

Willie Alden Lyall

Willie Alden Lyall

Aug 5, 2006

Mr. Willie Alden Lyall age 76 of 714 Collard Valley Road, Cedartown, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006. He was born on May 26, 1929 in Martha Gap, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruey and Virginia Sheryl Lyall. Mr. Lyall is survived by his wife, Vickie Gail Stephens Lyall; daughters, Glenda Sue Ingle, Gail Lyall,...

Atlas "Alice" Bryant Tisher

Atlas "Alice" Bryant Tisher

Aug 2, 2006

Mrs. Atlas Bryant Tisher (also known as Alice) died on Tuesday, August 2, 2006 in Hampton Virginia. She was born in Fairmount, Georgia on April 16, 1913 and spent most of her life in Cedartown. She was active in the First Baptist Church, the Woman's Club, the Garden Club, the Sewing Circle, and the Bridge Group. After the death of...

Marie Agan Knight

Marie Agan Knight

Aug 1, 2006

Mrs. Marie Agan Knight of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. She was born on October 15, 1943 in Cave Spring. She is preceded in death by father, Mack Agan. Mrs. Knight is survived by husband, George E. Knight; daughter, Tina Williams; grandchildren, Michael Ruark and Hanna Ruark; mother, Emeline Redden Agan; step-son, Michael Knight; step-daughters, Yvonne Krieger...

Mozelle Shiflett Satterfield

Mozelle Shiflett Satterfield

Aug 1, 2006

Mrs. Mozelle Shiflett Satterfield, age 84, of Mount Dora, FL, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Aug. 1, 2006. She was born on August 27, 1921 in Polk County to the late Marion Shiflett and Lillian Atha Shiflett. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown. At the time of her passing she was a member...

Percy David Mckinney, Jr.

Percy David Mckinney, Jr.

Jul 29, 2006

Mr. Percy David McKinney, Jr., age 77 of Dallas passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006. He was born on November 9, 1928 in Gibsonville, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy David McKinney, Sr. and Hattie Susan Kennedy McKinney; brothers, Joseph Lyndon McKinney and Claude Turner McKinney. Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife, Marcelle Shiflett...

Mildred Magaline Pruitt

Mildred Magaline Pruitt

Jul 28, 2006

Mrs. Mildred Magaline Pruitt Forrister, age 87, of Cedartown passed away Friday, July 28, 2006. She was born on May 14, 1919 in Cleburn County, Alabama. Mrs. Forrister was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Forrister; parents, Raymond and Carrie Pruitt; brothers, Lamar Pruitt and Russell Pruitt. Mrs. Forrister is...

Petchy Evelyn Rials

Petchy Evelyn Rials

Jul 22, 2006

Mrs. Petchy Evelyn Moss Rials, age 74 passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006. She was born on May 6, 1932 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by husband, Eddie Rials parents, Elmer Sanders Moss and Rena Mae Ledbetter Moss; and brother, William Moss. Mrs. Rials is survived by her children, Polly Wrightman of Columbus; Joan Cooper of Hoschton;...

J.W. "Bill" James

J.W. "Bill" James

Jul 21, 2006

Mr. J.W. "Bill" James, age 68, of Cedartown passed away July 21, 2006. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Cherokee County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by parents, Glenny James and Mary Magaline Matney James; daughter, Kathy Darleen James; son, Roy Dale James and sister, Joan Pruitt. Mr. James is survived by his wife, Katherine Lee Fincher...

Mary Virginia Brock Hamrick

Mary Virginia Brock Hamrick

Jul 19, 2006

Mary Virginia Brock Hamrick, age 92, of Cedartown passed away at home on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Mrs. Hamrick was born on June 25, 1914 in Cedartown to the late Gayle Brock and Janie Frances Simpson Brock. Mary Virginia graduated from Cedartown High School and was an honor graduate of Piedmont College in 1935. She taught in the Cedartown School...

Michael Gordon Hunter

Michael Gordon Hunter

Jul 18, 2006

Mr. Michael Gordon Hunter age 54 of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He was born on November 3, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Hunter is survived by sons, Matthew Ryan Hunter and Brett Michael Hunter; mother, Louise Bowers Hunter; father, Thomas Gordon Hunter; sister, Karen Hunter; brother, Richard Glenn Hunter and brother-in-law, Robbie Smith. The memorial service for...

Brayden Allen Landrum

Brayden Allen Landrum

Jul 18, 2006

Master Brayden Allen Landrum passed away, Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He is survived by mother, Samantha Landrum; father, Thad Golden; grandmother, Jean Landrum and grandfather, Roger Landrum. Also surviving are aunt and uncle, Cara and Chris Barnett; uncle and aunt, Mark and Amiee Blankenship and several cousins. The graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, July 22nd at eleven o'clock...

William Albert Crawford

William Albert Crawford

Jul 15, 2006

Mr. William Albert Crawford, age 77 of Cedartown passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Haralson County. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Dovie Carnes Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by wife, Mary Lou Atkins Crawford; sister, Lillie Mae Crawford; brothers, Fred Crawford, Chambers Crawford and Ray Crawford. Also surviving...

Ralph Carl Dickerson

Ralph Carl Dickerson

Jul 15, 2006

Mr. Ralph Carl Dickerson, age 79 passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006. He was born on August 28, 1926 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by parents, Edward and Mary Susie Corley Dickerson; sisters, Nell Hanson, Edna Cash and Betty Wolfe; and brothers, Earl Dickerson and C.L. Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson is survived by nieces, Beverly Duke, Juanita Culp,...

Melinda Doyleen Jones Sanchez

Melinda Doyleen Jones Sanchez

Jul 6, 2006

Mrs. Melinda Doyleen Jones Sanchez, age 46, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006. She was born on March 22, 1960 in Floyd County. She is preceded in death by parents, Oscar Doyle Jones and Imogene Hardin Allen. She is survived by her daughter, Latasha Marie Jones; sisters, Diane Grimes Debra Davis and Tina Ellison and brothers, Tim Allen,...

James Herman Lindsey

James Herman Lindsey

Jul 5, 2006

Mr. James Herman Lindsey, age 87, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born on May 17, 1919 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Lindsey was a member and a Deacon of East View Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Lindsey served in World War II and was a recipient of the Purple...

Norba Thorton Forrister

Norba Thorton Forrister

Jul 4, 2006

Mr. Norba Thorton Forrister of Peidmont, Alabama passed away July 4, 2006. Mr. Forrister is survived by sons, Steven Joseph Forrister of Cartersville and Kenneth Forrister of Huntington Beach California. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 9th at 10:00AM at Gammage Funeral Home a memorial service will follow the visitation. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home...

Susan L. Reeves

Susan L. Reeves

Jul 3, 2006

Mrs. Susan L. Reeves of Cedartown passed away July 3, 2006. She was born on September 8, 1948 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Michelle Reeves and father, William Charles Landers. Mrs. Reeves is survived by her husband, James H. "Dink" Reeves; daughter, Dawn Reeves Siniard; son, Jeffrey Reeves; mother, Frances Elizabeth Lockridge; sister,...

Charles Brantley Sherbert

Charles Brantley Sherbert

Jul 3, 2006

Mr. Charles Brantley "Doodler" Sherbert, age 45 of Cedartown passed away, Monday, July 3, 2006. He was born on February 11, 1961 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Junior Sherbert. Mr. Sherbert is survived by son and daughter-in-law Tyler Brantley Sherbert and Kelly Sherbert; mother, Doris Drummond Sherbert; sister, Barbara Sherbert and brother and...

Estelle Wills

Estelle Wills

Jul 2, 2006

Mrs. Estelle Wills, age 89 of Chub Road, Lindale, passed away, Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was born on August 18, 1916 in Polk County. She is preceded in by husband, Neal Franklin Wills; parents, B.A. Atkins and Beulah Lee McDowell Atkins. She is survived by daughter, Betty Ann Doeg Dickerson; son, Harold H. Wills; sister, Jennett Baldwin; brothers, Freeman...

Iris Virginia Rutledge

Iris Virginia Rutledge

Jun 23, 2006

Mrs. Iris Virginia Rutledge, age 83, of 404 N. College St., Cedartown passed away Friday June 23,2006. She was born in Polk County on Sept. 27, 1922. She is preceded in death by husband, Kirby Lee Rutledge; Parents, Robert Cleveland and Ada Bell Kirk Knight and son, Ronnie Rutledge. Mrs. Rutledge is survived by Daughter, Judy Cox, Sons, Kenneth Rutledge,...

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