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.

Mary Ann Wills

Mary Ann Wills

Mar 25, 2006

Mrs. Mary Ann Wills, age 63, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006. She was born on April 12, 1942 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Nellie Williams Wright and brother, Bud Wright. She is survived by her husband, Harold "Bedo" Wills; daughter, Shelia Ann Wills Guice; sons, Harold Edward Wills and...

Alton Dennis Peek

Alton Dennis Peek

Mar 25, 2006

Mr. Alton Dennis Peek, age 55, of Cedartown passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006. He was born on January 19, 1951 in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by parents, John Julian Peek and Margie Evelyn Williams Peek and sister, Faye Cook. He is survived by uncles, Craton Williams and Paul Williams; aunt, Maxie Hulsey and number of cousins....

Garland Brock, Sr.

Garland Brock, Sr.

Mar 24, 2006

Mr. Garland Brock, Sr., age 95, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006. He was born August 23, 1910 in Polk County. Mr. Brock was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Mr. Brock is preceded in death by wife, Brenda Casey Lucas Brock; parents, William Richard Brock and Annie Ruth Grimes Brock. Mr....

Derry Nichols

Derry Nichols

Mar 23, 2006

Mr. Derry "D.R." Nichols, age 62, of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006. He was born March 1, 1944 in Polk County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines Corps. Mr. Nichols was an employee of Hon Industries. Mr. Nichols is preceded in death by parents, Mildred "Sis" Rowell and William "Toby" Rowell; father-in-law, Albert Garrett....

Virginia Lee Nichols Mullinax

Virginia Lee Nichols Mullinax

Mar 23, 2006

Mrs. Virginia Lee Nichols Mullinax, age 85, of 409 Chestnut St., Cedartown, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006. She was born in Polk County on October 21, 1920. Mrs. Virginia Mullinax was a member of Anna Kresge Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Wal-Mart. Mrs. Mullinax is preceded in death by husband, Preston Mullinax; parents, Henry...

Troy Oliver Easterwood

Troy Oliver Easterwood

Mar 21, 2006

Rev. Troy Oliver Easterwood, age 71, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born on February 5, 1935 in Fulton County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Lillian Wisener Easterwood. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Cook Easterwood; step-daughter and son-in-law; Terry and Kip Williams; step-son, Rodney L. Pierce; sisters-in-law, Pat Guice...

Easter Mae Wolfenbarger

Easter Mae Wolfenbarger

Mar 17, 2006

Mrs. Easter Mae Wolfenbarger, age 73 of Cedartown passed away Friday, March 17, 2006. She was born on March 27, 1932 in McDowell County, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Wolfenbarger; and parents, Taylor and Ella Mae Robinson Ferguson and a brother Bill Ferguson. She is survived by her daughters; Deloris Harmon, Sue Hadix, Lorenda...

Mary Agnes Porter

Mary Agnes Porter

Mar 16, 2006

Mrs. Mary Agnes Philpot Porter, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006. She was born April 10, 1921 in Polk County. Mrs. Porter was a retired school bus driver. Mrs. Mary Agnes Porter is preceded in death by husband, Roy Lee Porter; parents, Calvin and Jenora Boyd Philpot; daughter, Glenda Porter Orbash; son, Jerry Lee Porter,...

William Winford Holbrooks

William Winford Holbrooks

Mar 13, 2006

Mr. William Winford "Wink" Holbrooks age 84 of Cedartown passed away Monday, March 13, 2006. He was born on January 6, 1922 in Polk County. Mr. Holbrooks was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Holbrooks was a member of the Benedict Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by...

Anita Louise Zachary

Anita Louise Zachary

Mar 10, 2006

Mrs. Anita Louise Zachary age 33, of Lilburn passed away Friday, March 10, 2006. She was born on May 15, 1972 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents, Leona and Halbert Edge and Grandparents, William L. and Nona Mead Mrs. Zachary is survived by her mother, Laura Mead Morgan; brother, Roger Lee Morgan; aunt, Mary...

Tony Lamar Millican

Tony Lamar Millican

Mar 6, 2006

Mr. Tony Lamar Millican, Sr. age 62, of Ashville, North Carolina passed away Monday, March 6, 2006. He was born on April 16, 1943 in Polk County. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Earl Millican; and brother, Tammy Scott Millican Mr. Millican is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Major Tony Lamar "Chuck" Millican, Jr. and Rhonda Millican...

Bobby Joe Sanfratello

Bobby Joe Sanfratello

Feb 24, 2006

Mr. Bobby Joe Sanfratello age 72 of Cedartown passed away Friday, February 24, 2006. He was born in Cleburne County, Alabama on June 17, 1933. Mr. Sanfratello is preceded in death by his parents, William Andrew and Sarah Anne Sanfratello and sisters, Margie Sweat, Maggie Lipham, Avis Sanfratello, and Polly Greer. He is survived by a special friend Loretta McKibben;...

Gypsy Mae Jackson Adams

Gypsy Mae Jackson Adams

Feb 23, 2006

Mrs. Gypsy Mae Jackson Adams age 99 of Jonesboro formerly of Cedartown passed Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was a Charter member Cedartown church of Christ. Mrs. Adams is preceded in death by her husband, W.C.L. Adams and parents, John and Sallie Jackson. Mrs. Adams is survived by daughters, Betty Hammon of Guild, Tennessee and Susan Nash of Jonesboro; son,...

Barbara Lou Mosley

Barbara Lou Mosley

Feb 22, 2006

Mrs. Barbara Lou Mosley, 62, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. She was born April 21, 1943 in Indiana. Mrs. Barbara Mosley was preceded in death by husband, Roy Kenneth Mosley, and parents, Elmer Lee Hammers and Frances Marie Wilson Higgins. Mrs. Mosley is survived by daughters, Misty Jones and Terry Kempe; sons, Richard Travis and David...

Louise F. Bailey

Louise F. Bailey

Feb 22, 2006

Mrs. Louise F. Bailey age 91 of Roman Court in Rome passed away February 22, 2006. She was born on April 29, 1914 in Polk County. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Vans Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Aubrey Bailey; parents, Walter J. and Margaret Foster. She is survived by two nieces Jean...

Robert Alton Jones

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

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

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

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

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...

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