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.
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;...
Lee Benjamin Ingle
Jul 5, 2005
Mr. Lee Benjamin Ingle, Age 73, of Aragon, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005. He was born on March 27, 1932 in Bartow County and lived most of his life in Polk County. He is of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Ingle is preceded in death by his Parents, Lilly Jone and Jeff Bradley Ingle, a Sister, Bessie Stokes, and Two...
Margie S. Sweat
Jul 4, 2005
Mrs. Margie S. Sweat, age 82, of 7 Perry Farm Rd. Apt. A2, Cave Spring, GA, passed away Monday, July 4, 2005. She was born on March 19, 1923 in Cleburn County, Alabama to the late William and Sarah Ann Burchfield Sanfratello. Mrs. Sweat is preceded in death by son, Larry Sweat; sister, Pauline Phillips and Maggie Lipham; brother, Avis...
Bailey Leann Bynum
Jul 4, 2005
Bailey Leann Bynum Infant Daughter of Christopher Lee Bynum And Kayla Leann Puckett. Of 1232 Booger Hollow Rd. Lindale, Ga. was born July 1,2005 . Survivors are Brothers Jacob Bynum, Fabian Bynum Maternal Grand Parents Scott & Charlene Davis, Jim & Dorothy Puckett Paternal Grand Parents William & Karen Bynum, Linda & Don Burte The Family will receive friends Thursday...
Iva Gail Hutchins
Jul 4, 2005
Mrs. Iva Gail Hutchins age 48 of 213 Greenbriar Dr. Cedartown,Ga. Passed Away Monday July 4,2005 was born February 3,1957 in Concord, N.C. Preceded in death by Father William A. Knight and Son Joseph Roger Hutchins,Brother: James Knight Surviving are Husband :Roger Dale Hutchins, Mother: Tommie Lou Knight, Daughter: Sarah Rebecca Hutchins, Sons: Matthew Paul Hutchins, David Seth & Wife...
Mrs. Josephine Delilah Shutley
Jul 3, 2005
Mrs. Josephine Delilah Shutley, age 83, of 17 Ledbetter Rd. Cedartown, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2005. She was born in Polk County, GA on September 4, 1921, to the late John Austin & Julia Holbrooks Odom. Preceded in death by her husband, Doc Shutley, and daughter, Jo Ann Youngblood Brunet. Surviving are daughters, Amelia Doran and Marsha Zebeau,...


