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.

Barney L. Redding, Sr.

Barney L. Redding, Sr.

May 20, 2005

Mr. Barney L. Redding, Age 81, of Cedartown, passed away May 20, 2005. He was born on June 23, 1923. Barney will be remembered by many in Polk County, by his Christian family, athletic adults and children for many years as an umpire, his service to the county both with Polk County School District, and the Polk County Sheriff's Dept....

James Marlin Dingler

James Marlin Dingler

May 16, 2005

Mr. James Marlin Dingler, age 75, passed away Monday, May 16, 2005. Mr. Dingler is preceded in death by parents, Walter Dingler and Iva Mae Dingler; sisters, Myrtle Izble, Jewell Grubbs; and brother, Robert Dingler. He is survived by wife, Louise Knott Dingler; daughter, Joyce Guice; son, Steven Wayne Dingler, Jr; sister, Dorothy Dingler Ritch; grandchildren and great grandchildren also...

Timothy Kevin Brown

Timothy Kevin Brown

May 15, 2005

Mr. Timothy Kevin Brown, Age 30, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was born on February 24, 1975. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by a Brother, Kenneth Terry Brown, and Grandparents, Howard Redden, Dorothy Jo Redden, and William J. C. Brown. He is survived by his Mother, Remona Kay Hulsey and Step-Father, Kenny Hulsey, Father, Terry...

Raymond P. Hill

Raymond P. Hill

May 15, 2005

Mr. Raymond P. Hill, Age 85, of Cedartown passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was born on April 11, 1920. Mr. Hill is preceded in death by his Parents, Fred and Lena Hill. He is survived by his Wife, Helen V. Hill, a Daughter, Lynn Baldwin a Son, Dennis Hill and a Sister, Jewell Peek. Also, surviving are 6...

Douglas Mcarthur Ayers

Douglas Mcarthur Ayers

May 7, 2005

Mr. Douglas McArthur "Butch" Ayers, age 56, of Cedartown passed away, Saturday May 7, 2005. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Haralson County to the late Pansy Reddish Ayers and Lige Cornelius Ayers. Mr. Ayers is preceded in death by his Mother Pansy Reddish Ayers, Father Lige Cornelius Ayers, Sisters Judy & Darlene Ayers, Brothers Bobby Gene, Jerry...

James Robert Lorrens

James Robert Lorrens

Apr 26, 2005

Mr. James Robert Lorrens, Age 76, of Cedartown passed away, Tuesday, April 26, 2005. He was born on July 29, 1928 in Polk County to the late Willie Cox and James Milton Lorrens. He is survived by his Wife, Shirley A. Lorrens, a Daughter and Son-in-law, Elaine and Steve Rice, 3 Sons and Daughter-in-laws, Gary and Holly Lorrens, Mike and...

Tracy Lynn Carter

Tracy Lynn Carter

Apr 25, 2005

Tracy Lynn Carter passed away April 25, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Tracy Lynn Carter.

Frederick Owens Herber

Frederick Owens Herber

Apr 19, 2005

Mr. Frederick Owens Herber passed away April 19,2005. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Frederick O. Herber.

Rosemary Eileen Buchanon

Rosemary Eileen Buchanon

Apr 18, 2005

Rosemary Eileen Buchanon passed away April 18, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Rosemary Eileen Buchanon.

Louise Koone

Louise Koone

Apr 14, 2005

Mrs. Louise Bates Pruitt Koone, Age 70, of Temple, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005. She was born on November 25, 1934 in Sumter County, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Minnie Watts and Joe Bates. Surviving are Sons and Daughter-in-Laws, David and Patty Pruitt, Jerry and Theresa Pruitt, and Henry and Martha...

Rosa Jackson

Rosa Jackson

Apr 13, 2005

Ms. Rosa Lee Jackson, Age 68, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was born on September 8, 1936 in Polk County. Ms. Jackson is preceded in death by her Parents, Martha Wiggins and Clyde Franklin Jackson. She is survived by 2 Sons, Randy Jackson and Joe Webb, 2 Sisters, Betty Jackson and Darlene Hunter, and a Brother...

Muriel Irene Teems

Muriel Irene Teems

Apr 6, 2005

Mrs. Muriel Teems, Age 87, of Belleview, Florida, formally of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. She was born on April 3, 1918 to the late Georgia Cook and Joel Kelley. Mrs. Teems is preceded in death by her Husband, Walter M. Teems and a Son, Walter Maxwell Teems, Jr. She is survived by Two Daughters, Martha Nicodemous of...

Delmer Hoyt Hobbs

Delmer Hoyt Hobbs

Apr 6, 2005

Mr. Delmer Hoyt Hobbs, Age 78, of West John Hand Road, Cedartown, passed away April 6, 2005. He was born on July 30, 1926 in Haralson County to the late J.B. and Dassie Agan Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs was owner and operator of Hobbs T.V. for 40 Years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown, and an Army...

Mildred Viola Kerr

Mildred Viola Kerr

Apr 5, 2005

Mrs. Mildred Wright Kerr, Age 90, of Union City, Georgia passed away, April 5, 2005. She was born on January 3, 1915 in Alabama. She is preceded in death by her Husband, James Donald Kerr, Daughters, Barbara Jean Kerr, Julia Ann Kerr, Parents, Ida Jane and Rufus Wright, Sisters, Thelma Owen, Wilma Breeden, Evelyn Nichols, Ida Lee Hackney, and a...

Ethel Lena Earley

Ethel Lena Earley

Apr 1, 2005

Mrs. Ethel Lena Benefield Earley age 94 of 1305 Collard Valley Road in Cedartown Georgia passed away Friday April 1, 2005. She was born on March 29, 1911. Mrs. Earley is preceded in death by her parents, Martha and John Henry Benefield, her husband William (Bryant) Earley, her daughter Faye Marie Earley Morgan, a baby son William Billy Earley, and...

Nellie Joe Watson

Nellie Joe Watson

Mar 30, 2005

Mrs. Nellie Joe Ledbetter Watson, Age 80, of Piedmont Highway, Cedartown, passed away, Wednesday, March 30, 2005. She was born in Polk County on June 30, 1924. Mrs. Watson is preceded in death by her Husband, William Seals Watson, and her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ledbetter. She is survived by Son and Daughter-in-Law, Joe and Sue Watson, and Son...

Howard Henderson Coleman

Howard Henderson Coleman

Mar 30, 2005

Mr. Howard Henderson Coleman, Sr., Age 80, of Rockmart Highway, passed away, Wednesday, March 30, 2005. He was born in Polk County on August 8, 1924. Mr. Coleman is preceded in death by his Parents, Ione Mattie and Alfred Gilbert Coleman, his Wife, Jennie Moss Coleman, a Son, Howard Henderson Coleman, Jr., Sisters, Estell Rice, and Dorothy Zvirblis. He is...

Raymond Earl Barnett, Jr.

Raymond Earl Barnett, Jr.

Mar 28, 2005

Mr. Raymond Earl Barnett, Jr. "Junior", Age 67, of Cedartown passed away Monday, March 28, 2005. He was born in Polk County on October 16, 1937. Mr. Barnett is preceded in death by his Parents, Ruby Estell Welchel and Raymond Earl Barnett, Sr., and a Brother, Varnell Barnett. He is survived by his Wife, Peggy Barnett and 10 Children, Danny...

Inez Williamond

Inez Williamond

Mar 25, 2005

Mrs. Inez Wilkes Williamon, Age 93, of 225 Philpot Street, Cedartown passed away Friday, March 25, 2005 she was born on January 4, 1911 in Polk County. Mrs. Williamon is Preceded in death by her Parents, Annie Bell and William Edgar Redding; Husband, John W. Wilkes and Husband Roy Williamon; Sons, Lawrence Wilkes, Burnell Wilkes and Robert "Bobby" Wilkes. Surviving...

Seals Anthony Cantrell

Seals Anthony Cantrell

Mar 23, 2005

Mr. Seals Anthony Cantrell, Age 62, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Cedartown passed away Wednesday, March 23rd He was born on January 11, 1943 in Taccoa, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his Father, Seals Roy Cantrell. Surviving are Wife, Glenda Rae Cantrell; Son, Tony Cantrell, Mother, Irene Cheetwood Cantrell; Sister, Jeannie Grant; Brothers, Dennis Cantrell and Roger Cantrell; Grandchildren,...

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