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.
Robert Alton Jones
Feb 21, 2006
Mr. Robert Alton Jones, age 57 of Cedartown passed away February 21, 2006. He was born in Marshall County, Alabama. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father, Willie Alton Jones. He is survived by his mother, Lila Mae Rich; daughter, Shannon Jones; Son, Jamie Jones; Sisters, Sharon Hargraves and Debbie Wisham; Brothers, Richard Jones and Donald Jones; half-brothers,...
Gordon Deaton
Feb 20, 2006
Mr. Gordon "Buddy" Deaton, Jr. age 71 of Silver Creek passed away Monday, February 20, 2006. He was born on December 31, 1934 in Polk County. Mr. Deaton was an avid gardener. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Garrard; father, Gordon Deaton, Sr.; step son, Donald Venable, Sr. Mr. Deaton is survived by wife, Gracie Mobbs...
Helen Rose Weaver Thompson
Feb 19, 2006
Mrs. Helen Rose Weaver Thompson, age 82, passed away February 19, 2006. She was born on December 26, 1923 in Polk County. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Thompson; parents, George R. and Mary Weaver. She is survived by her son, John C. "Billy" Thompson; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The memorial service will...
Linda Diane Hulsey Short
Feb 15, 2006
Mrs. Linda Diane Hulsey Short, age 54 of Alabama passed away February 15, 2006. She was born on March 28, 1951 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her father, Rev. Jim Hulsey and brother, little Jim Hulsey. Mrs. Short is survived by her husband, Charlie F. Short; mother, Clara Hulsey; and sons, Sam Short and Bubba Short....
Edna Folsom
Feb 15, 2006
Mrs. Edna Folsom, Age 67 of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2006. She was born on February 19, 1938 in Haralson County. Mrs. Folsom was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Ray Hulsey, Leroy Hulsey and L.C. Folsom; and her father, John Elmer Reddish. She is survived by her mother, Ruby Aline Reddish; daughters, Melody Gibson and Deborah...
Hoke Brock Hamrick
Feb 12, 2006
Mr. Hoke Brock Hamrick, age 62, of Cedartown, passed away February 12, 2006. He was born on October 4, 1943 in Polk County, Georgia. Brock Hamrick served as a Trooper with the Georgia State Patrol and retired in 1997 after 28 years of distinguished service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown. Brock graduated from Cedartown High...
Lorene Welchel
Feb 8, 2006
Mrs. Lorene H. Welchel, age 74 of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2006. She was born on March 16, 1931 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seals Ledford Welchel; mother, Viola Pendley; father, Ray Hall and a brother, Curtis Hall. Mrs. Welchel is survived by daughters, Janis Lee and Greer Moody; three grandchildren, Regina...
Marvelle B. Shoemaker
Feb 6, 2006
Mrs. Marvelle Bowman Shoemaker, age 92, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, February 6, 2006. She was born on May 27, 1913 in Cleburne County Alabama. She is preceded in death by husband, David G. Shoemaker and parents, James and Arvella Turner Bowman. Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Amelia Shoemaker, Ronald Shoemaker and Gloria Shoemaker;...
Carl Edward Chandler
Feb 4, 2006
Mr. Carl Edward Chandler, age 78, of 1244 Rockmart Hwy. Apt. 104, Cedartown, Ga. passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 He was born in Haralson County on Feb. 17, 1927. Mr.Chandler was preceded in death by parents, William Romie & Maggie Addison Chandler, Daughter and Son-in-Law Thelma and Harlin Hulsey, Sister Frances McCoy, Brother James Charles Chandler. Surviving are Wife,...
Eula Verlin Roberts
Feb 2, 2006
Ms. Eula Verlin Roberts, age 93, of Cobb St., Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born April 24, 1912 in Cleburne County, AL. Ms. Roberts is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Newton and Viola Tanner Roberts; nephews, Gordon Roberts and Dewey Roberts, Niece Luna Bell Payne. Ms. Eula Verlin Roberts is...
Elizabeth Kuglar
Jan 28, 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth V. "Libby" Kuglar, age 62 of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006. She was born on August 22, 1943 in Polk County to parents, Robert and Josie Vincent. Mrs. Kuglar was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedartown. At church she painted china, volunteered in the Family Life Center and was the church librarian. She was...
Felton Worth Pollard
Jan 25, 2006
Mr. Felton Worth Pollard age 88 of Rome, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006. He was born on November 12, 1917 in Cherokee County, AL. He was an U. S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He was retired from the Diamond Shamrock Chemical Plant. Mr. Pollard is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Susan...
Essie Lee Sloman Williamon
Jan 22, 2006
Mrs. Essie "Lee" Sloman Williamon, age 81, of Fayetteville, GA, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Haralson County to the late James Sloman and Ada Sloman. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Janice Lee Williamon. She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Leroy" Williamon;...
Virginia Short Gormley
Jan 21, 2006
Mrs. Virginia Short Gormley, age 59, of Friendship Road, Cedartown she passed away Saturday, January 21, 2006. Mrs. Virginia Short Gormley was born in Polk County on September 25, 1946. Mrs. Gormley is preceded in death by her father, Hershel Short. Mrs. Gormley is survived by husband, George Al Gormley; mother, Mozell Welchel Short; sister, Betty Wheeler; brothers, Roy Short...
Alethea Jane Culver
Jan 20, 2006
Mrs. Alethea Jane Culver age 50 of Cedartown passed away Friday, January 20, 2006. She was born in Bartow County. Mrs. Culver is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Samuel Temples. She is survived by her husband, James Charles Culver; mother, Annie Flora Temples; daughters, Tonya Culver and Tasha Culver; sons, Charles Samuel Culver, Sr. and Drew Culver. Also...
Master Logan Ezra Sanders
Jan 16, 2006
Master Logan Ezra Sanders, age 6 of Cedartown, passed away Monday, January 16, 2006. He was born on June 2, 1999 in Floyd County. Logan attended The Church of God of the Union Assembly. He was also a first grade student at Westside Elementary School. He is survived by parents, Zach and Colleetoe Sanders; sister Bailey Sanders; maternal grandparents, Lonnie...
Rosa Lee Lorren
Jan 16, 2006
Mrs. Rosa Lee Lorren age 88, of Cedartown passed away January 16, 2006. She was born on July 25, 1917. Mrs. Lorren is preceded in death by her husband, George Arthur Lorren and parents, Frank and Mamie Womack; brothers, Otis Womack and Virgil Womack; and a son, Billy Lorren. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Fincher, Pansy Blankenship and...
Vickie Gayle Flynt
Jan 13, 2006
Mrs. Vickie Gayle Flynt, age 57, of 400 Fifth St., Cedartown passed away Friday, January 13, 2006. She was born October 23, 1948 in Calhoun County, Alabama. Mrs. Flynt was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Wanda Louise Ward Hollaway. Survivors are husband, George Anthony Flynt; daughter, Kelly Marie Flynt; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle Anthony and Lisa Flynt;...
Lillian Ophelia Parris
Jan 12, 2006
Mrs. Lillian Ophelia Parris, age 94, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2006. She was born September 15, 1911 in Polk County. Mrs. Parris is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Mary Agnes Hampton; husband, William Hoyt Parris; sons, William Walter Parris and James Loyd Parris; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; seven brothers and four sisters....
Martha Dean Astin
Jan 10, 2006
Mrs. Martha Dean Astin, age 77 of Cedartown passed away Tuesday January 10, 2006. She was born on June 5, 1928 in Polk County. She was preceded in death by parents Lincoln and Bessie Carter Watson, husband, Charles Astin; sisters, Mary Brown, Ruth Payne, Jeanette Watson, Judy Watters, Betty Jane Gable. Surviving are daughters, Jane Morgan and Lane Davis; a...


