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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Sheila Darlene Boatner
Jun 19, 2006
Mrs. Shelia Darlene Boatner, age 56, of Cedartown, passed away Monday, June 19, 2006. She was born on September 14, 1949 in Fulton County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dallas Preston and Evelyn Lucille Weaver Gladden and brothers, Michael Timothy Gladden and Bob Gladden. Mrs. Boatner is survived by her husband, Dr. Barry Wayne Boatner; daughter and...
Edna Earl Smith
Jun 18, 2006
Mrs. Edna Earl Smith, age 90, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2006. She was born on March 15, 1916 in Haralson County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Smith; parents, John and Betty Riggins Glaze Mrs. Smith is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Carolyn Smith; 4 grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 3...
Vader Lula Minton
Jun 16, 2006
Mrs. Vader Lula Minton, age 92 of Cedartown passed away on June 16, 2006. She was born on October 5, 1913 in Fulton County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Mamie Sargent; two sons, Horace Lamar Minton, Sr. and Joel Fred Minton, Sr. Mrs. Minton is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Franklin Roberts of...
Dorothy Mae Rainey
Jun 13, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rainey, age 82, of Cedartown passed away, Tuesday, June 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Monroe and Mattie Witcher Gann; sister, Mildred Gann and brother, Thurmon Gann. Mrs. Rainey is survived by her husband, Marland Rainey; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Clifton Cuzzourt and Dottie and Jerry Len Wood and sister, Frances...
Nell S. Zuker
Jun 10, 2006
Mrs. Nell S. Zuker, age 91, of 218 Victoria Avenue, Cedartown passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006. Mrs. Zuker was a member of First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gus P. Zuker, Sr. and parents, Robert L. and Susie Colbert Shiflett. Mrs. Zuker is survived by daughters, Joanne Brock, Dot McGowan, and Tish Moore; and...
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