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.

Sheila Darlene Boatner

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

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

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

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

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...

Henry Brooks

Henry Brooks

Jun 8, 2006

Mr. Henry Brooks, age 41, of Cartersville, passed away on June 8, 2006. He was born on February 1, 1965 in Harvey, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Joe and Audrey Brooks. The graveside service was conducted on Monday, June 12th at 11:00AM at Oaknoll Cemetery in Rome. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home...

Evelyn Jolly Meadows

Evelyn Jolly Meadows

Jun 6, 2006

Mrs. Evelyn Jolly Meadows, age 77 of Cedartown passed away June 6, 2006. She was born on January 26, 1929 in Polk County. Mrs. Jolly was a member of Calvary Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Meadows; sons, Danny L. Meadows and Gil S. Meadows; parents, Homer L. Jolly and Jennie Smith Jolly;...

Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin

May 29, 2006

Ben Franklin, age 85, of Great Falls and Sterling, VA died peacefully on May 29, 2006 after a long illness. Ben was the beloved husband of 65 years of Mary Gammon Franklin, loving father of Annette Franklin Rose of California, Brenda Franklin Scogno of Chantilly and Florida and Valerie Franklin Schuster of Reston, VA, brother of Agatha Mergenovich, proud grandfather...

Linda Pegueros

Linda Pegueros

May 28, 2006

Ms. Linda Pegueros, age 42 of Cave Spring passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2006. She was born on September 21, 1963 in Miami, Florida. She is survived by daughters, Evin Daniel Hannon and Adrianna Marie Pegueros; father and step-mother, Gerald Edward and Linda G. Hannon; mother, Louise M. Giannini; brother, Gerald H. Hannon; step-brother, Vincent B. Groove. The memorial...

Sabrina Lynn Welch

Sabrina Lynn Welch

May 20, 2006

Ms. Sabrina Lynn Welch, age 31, of Silver Creek passed away May 20, 2006 in Cleveland, TN. She was born August 9, 1974 in Fulton County. Ms. Welch is preceded in death by grandfather, Gordon Deaton, Jr. Ms. Sabrina Lynn Welch is survived by daughters, Janae Lynn Welch, Ashley Lynn Welchel, and Kristen Nicole Welchel; fiancée, Greg Iles; mother and...

Jimmy Ray Beck

Jimmy Ray Beck

May 17, 2006

Mr. Jimmy Ray Beck, age 40 of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006. He was born on August 25, 1965 in Polk County. He is survived by his wife, April E. Beck; daughters, Amanda Leigh Beck, Jessica Rae Beck and Kassandra Marie Beck; sons, Noah Andrew Beck and Isaiah Matthew Beck; parents, Jerry Ray and Sandra Mae Beck and...

Irene Katherine Mobbs Hill

Irene Katherine Mobbs Hill

May 14, 2006

Mrs. Irene Katherine Mobbs Hill, age 82 of Esom Hill passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was born on December 4, 1923 in Floyd County. She is preceded in death by husband, Herman Hill and parents, Ralph and Lela Mobbs. Mrs. Hill is survived by sisters, Jo Ingram, Edith Alma Kines, Margie O'Neal, Joann Gable and Patricia Smith; brothers,...

Dixie Jo Cash

Dixie Jo Cash

May 10, 2006

Mrs. Dixie Jo Slaughter Cash, age 75 of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006. She was born on July 17, 1930 in Cherokee County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Elma Slaughter. Mrs. Cash is survived by daughters, Paulette Baxter and Sylvia Pickett; sisters, Barbara Kimbrell, Pearlie Chastain, Carolyn Goddard and Diane Short; and...

Oliver J. Davis

Oliver J. Davis

May 2, 2006

Mr. Oliver J. Davis "Junior", age 80 of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006. He was born on September 11, 1925 in Jefferson County Alabama. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mary Davis; parents, Henry Davis and Willie Floyd Taylor Davis; sisters, Lucille Payne and Ruby Maroney and brothers, Floyd Davis, Leroy Davis and Russell Davis....

Anys Edwards Barrett

Anys Edwards Barrett

Apr 26, 2006

Mrs. Anys Edwards Barrett, age 75, of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006. She was born on May 10, 1930 in Floyd County. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Robert "Bill" Barrett; parents, Lucius Brewster "L.B." Edwards, Sr. and Mary Alyce Gammon Edwards; son, Robbie Barrett and sisters, Betty Jane Edwards and Marilyn Edwards Thompson. She...

Christine J. Stephens

Christine J. Stephens

Apr 22, 2006

Mrs. Christine J. Stephens, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was born on April 18, 1920 in Coffee County; AL. Mrs. Stephens was married to her late husband, Robert Lee Stephens, Jr. for 49 years. Mrs. Stephens was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Cedartown. She was a 1939 graduate of West...

Anthony Washburn

Anthony Washburn

Apr 21, 2006

Mr. Anthony E. Washburn, age 43, of 1334 S. Main Street, Cedartown passed Friday, April 21, 2006. He was born on January 7, 1963 in Allentown Pennsylvania. Mr. Washburn was an employee at Aluminum A. Lift in Winston, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his father, William Washburn. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Washburn of Cedartown; parents,...

Patricia Ann Chastain

Patricia Ann Chastain

Apr 19, 2006

Mrs. Patricia Ann Chastain, age 60, of Cedartown passed away Aril 19, 2006. She was born March 13, 1946 in Polk County. Mrs. Chastain is preceded in death by parents, Robert Lee Milam and Annie Laura Fortune Milam; sister, Annie Ruth Sheppard and brother, Bobby Milam. Mrs. Patricia Ann Chastain is survived by husband, Byron Eugene "Pete" Chastain; daughter, Dania...

Miriam Elizabeth Johnson

Miriam Elizabeth Johnson

Apr 16, 2006

Mrs. Miriam Elizabeth Ritch Johnson, age 87 of Bremen passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2006. She was born on September 13, 1918 in Anniston, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Johnson, son, Joe Johnson, parents, J.D. Ritch and Cordie Anne Isom Ritch, granddaughter, Bridgett Welchel and great grandson, Nicholas Lee Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by...

Karl Lashley Wiley

Karl Lashley Wiley

Apr 7, 2006

Mr. Karl Lashley Wiley age, 70 of Cedartown passed away Friday, April 7, 2006. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Franklin County, Ohio. Karl had a dog named Michael D. and his family has arranged for Michael D. to live with the Eric Warner family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester E. Wiley and Annette...

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