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 C. Jarrell
Sep 9, 2005
MR. ROBERT CLIFFORD JARRELL AGE 73 OF LOT 30 MORRIS RD. CEDARTOWN,GA. PASSED AWAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2005. HE WAS BORN IN POLK COUNTY. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS LOVING WIFE MRS. LOUISE R. JARRELL PARENTS: ROBERT MARION AND LAURA JARRELL SURVIVORS INCLUDE DAUGHTER: JENNIFER COTTON SONS: ROBERT A. JARRELL, BOBBY JOE JARRELL MICHAEL RAY JARRELL, TONY L....
Claude W. Cole
Sep 9, 2005
MR. CLAUDE W. COLE, SR. AGE 88 OF 139 MORAN LAKE RD. ROME ,GA. PASSED AWAY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9,2005 HE WAS BORN IN ALABAMA HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS LOVING PARENTS: WALTER AND LELA COLE SISTER: MARIE COLE LORREN BROTHERS: SAM (BUNK) COLE, UNCLES: FRED SHOEMAKE, D.G. SHOEMAKE, JOHN SHOEMAKE, BART SHOEMAKE SURVIVORS: SEVERAL NIECES AND NEPEWS THE...
Gertrude Gilmore
Sep 8, 2005
Mrs. Gertrude Gilmore, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. She was born on December 21, 1924 in Cherokee County Alabama to the late Harvey and Cliffie Wooten. Mrs. Gilmore is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gilmore, three brothers, Hershel John Wooten, Curtis Wooten, Thurman Wooten and Thurl Wooten. Surviving are daughter, Angela S....
Patrice L. Hanna
Sep 2, 2005
Ms. Patrice L. Hanna, age 50 of Piedmont, Alabama passed away September 2, 2005. She was born on February 18, 1955 to the late John Robert and Anna Lee Manley. She is survived by her husband, Michael Lee Bullington and two sons, Jason Michael Hanna and Donnie Lee Hanna. Also surviving are 2 Grandchildren. A memorial service will conducted on...
Jewel Marie King
Aug 31, 2005
Mrs. Jewel King, Age 97, of Cedartown, formerly of Summerville, Georgia and Albany, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2005. She was born on April 11, 1908 to the late Samuel and Eula Tomlinson. Mrs. King was the widow of Charles King. She is also preceded in death by a son, Milton Hart; a daughter, Christine Odom; a sister, Odessa...
Oscar James Crosby
Aug 31, 2005
Mr. Oscar James Crosby, Age 64, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2005. He was born on July 27, 1941 in St. Cloud, Florida. Mr. Crosby and his wife, Maurine managed the Cedartown Badcock Home Furnishing Center for 10 years. Mr. Crosby will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is preceded in death by...
Joseph William Mutter, Jr.
Aug 18, 2005
Mr. Joseph Mutter, Jr., Age 74, of Valdosta passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005. He was born on March 3, 1931 to the late, Vivian and Joseph Mutter, Sr. He is preceded in death by a son, Robert Darren Mutter. Mr. Mutter is survived by his wife, Annie Peal Mutter; Daughters; Sandra Mutter, Shelia Mutter and Juanita Mutter; Son, Danny...
Helen Florence Hackney
Aug 15, 2005
Mrs. Helen Florence Wray Hackney, age 89, of Cedartown, GA passed away Monday, August 15, 2005. She was born January 9, 1916 in Polk County. Mrs. Hackney was a member of The First Baptist Church, The Triple L Club, and The American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She was a retiree of Lockheed-Martin. Mrs. Hackney is preceded in death by her husband,...
Bessie Lorraine Pulley
Aug 15, 2005
Mrs. Bessie Lorraine Pulley, age 86 passed away Monday, August 15, 2005. She was born on July 27, 1919 in Rector, Arkansas to the late, Mandy Jane Birchett and Ed Roofe. Mrs. Pulley was one of thirteen brothers and sisters. Mrs. Pulley was a member of the First Assembly of God of Florence. She worked in the cafeteria at Weeden...
Johnnie James Moore
Aug 13, 2005
Mr. Johnnie James Moore, Age 61 of Cedartown, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2005. Mr. Moore is survived by daughter, Tammy Moore; sons, Joey Moore, Allen Ray, Chris Moore and Jimmy Moore; sister, Linda Maxwell; brother, Roy Moore; former wife, Joy Moore; and 10 Gradnchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, August 15th from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Gammage Funeral...
Otis Calder Smith
Aug 12, 2005
Mr. Otis Calder Smith, Age 90, of Cedartown passed away Friday, August 12, 2005. He was born on November 13, 1914 to the late Thomas Butler and Mary Alma Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Witt Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Smith Williams; granddaughters, Kimberly Ann Lowrey, Joy Denise Sanders and Catherine...
Jerry Lamar Stephens
Aug 7, 2005
Mr. Jerry Lamar Stephens, Age 67 of Cedartown, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005. He was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Harold and Delia Hulsey Stephens. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jeraldine Watson Stephens, a daughter, Robin Stephens Huff; a son, Jerome Stephens; an aunt, Edith Davis; one brother, John Jamison and a brother in...
Charles Van Camp
Aug 2, 2005
Mr. Charles Van Camp, Age 57, of Carrollton formerly of Cedartown; passed away August 2, 2005. Mr. Camp was born on January 16, 1948 to the late Otis and Edna Camp. He is preceded in death by a Brother, Austin Allen Camp. Mr. Camp is survived by a daughter, Rene Vickery; a brother, Otis Camp, Jr. Also surviving are 2...
Charles Van Camp
Aug 2, 2005
Mr. Charles Van Camp, Age 57, of Carrollton formerly of Cedartown; passed away August 2, 2005. Mr. Camp was born on January 16, 1948 to the late Otis and Edna Camp. He is preceded in death by a Brother, Austin Allen Camp. Mr. Camp is survived by a daughter, Rene Vickery; a brother, Otis Camp, Jr. Also surviving are 2...
George Paul Rainey, Jr.
Jul 29, 2005
Mr. George Paul Rainey, Jr., age 54 of Austell passed away July 29, 2005. He was born on November 23, 1950 to the late George Paul, Sr. and Nina Mae Rainey. Mr. Rainey is survived by a daughter, Rose-Anne Rainey; a son, Joshua Paul Rainey; a sister, Gloria Shoemaker and one grandson, Andrew Jacob Rainey. The family will receive friends...
Geraldine Ayers
Jul 26, 2005
Ms. Geraldine Ayers, Age 60, of Tallapoosa, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She is survived by 2 Daughters, Brenda Jo Puckett and Deborah Dianne Banks; and 2 Sons, Michael Alvin Edeworth and Norman Edgeworth. Also surviving are 4 Sisters, 3 Brothers, and 7 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 28th from 7:00PM until 9:00PM at Gammage...
Nellie Jo Gray
Jul 26, 2005
Mrs. Nellie Jo Gray, Age 79 of Cleveland, Tennessee; formerly of Cedartown passed away; Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She was born on March 23, 1926 to the late James Tillery and Mattie Rodgers Tillery in Polk County, Georgia. Mrs. Gray is preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Preston Welchel, Sr. and three children, Dyviel Welchel, Preston Welchel, Jr....
Kathy Ann Pyle
Jul 18, 2005
Ms. Kathy Ann Pyle, Age 52, of Douglasville formally of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2005. She was born on January 7, 1953 in Polk County to the late James Edward and Betty Ruth Barnett Pyle. Ms. Pyle is survived by 2 Sisters, Vicky Lynn Burgess and Nancy Evelynn Swain; and 2 Brothers, Randy Edward Pyle and James...
Janie Frances Brock
Jul 15, 2005
Mrs. Janie Frances Brock, Age 110, passed away on July 15, 2005. Mrs. Brock was born on July 11, 1895 in Marietta, Georgia to the late Ulysses Simpson and Aletha Hall Simpson. In 1913 Janie Simpson married Gayle Brock of Cedartown, son of James Bethel Brock and Mary Ellen Ray Brock. Mrs. Brock was the oldest citizen of Polk County...
Russell D. Sheron
Jul 5, 2005
Mr. Russell D. Sheron of Cedartown, Georgia Passed away July 5,2005. He was an employee of Zartic Frozen Foods. He was born Dec. 15, 1939 in Latham, TN. Mr. Sheron is preceded in death by wife, Patsy Colburn Sheron; son, Russell Eudell "Rusty" Sheron; parents, Eudell and Katherine Tuck Sheron; and brother, Robert Sheron. Survivors include son, Michael Shane Sheron;...


