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.
Patsy Dooley Goodrich
Sep 7, 2023
Patsy Dooley Goodrich, 79, of Winterville, GA passed away on September 7, 2023 at a hospital in Athens, Georgia after a long illness.
Known to her friends as Pat, she was born in Floyd County, Georgia on October 9, 1943, daughter of Posey A. and Bonnie Teat Dooley.
She is survived by her husband, James...
Harley Eugene Lee, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Mr. Harley Eugene Lee, Jr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1957 in Cedartown, Ga.
Harley is preceded in death by his parents, Harley Lee, Sr. and Ruth Perry Lee; sister, Jane Lee Curry; grandparents Gordon and Sybol Lee, and William and Etta Perry.
Harley is...
Hershel Weddington
Aug 28, 2023
Mr. Hershel Weddington, age 72, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1950 in Polk County. He was the son of the late John Weddington and Inez Barnwell.
In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Weddington was cremated, and a small family memorial service will be held.
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Betty Mae Atkins
Aug 9, 2023
Mrs. Betty Mae Carnes Atkins, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1935 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Emma Timms Carnes.
Mrs. Atkins is survived by her daughters, Thayler Sue Mullinex (Gene) and Paulette McAdams (Chris); sons, Randy Ray...
Keith Weaver
Aug 6, 2023
Mr. Edward Keith Weaver, age 58 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1964 in Augusta, Georgia.
Keith is survived by his by his mother, Jean Wallace Weaver; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Jeff Clay; niece, Emmajean Kate Clay; and other family members.
Keith is preceded...
Sammy Hugh Cauthen
Aug 2, 2023
Mr. Sammy Hugh Cauthen, age 76 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1947 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Hugh D. and Sue McGinnis Cauthen.
In keeping with Mr. Cauthen's wishes he was cremated. A private family memorial service will be held.
...William Henry Brown
Jul 29, 2023
Mr. William Henry Brown, age 95 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1927 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Grover C. Brown and Lillie Haisten Brown.
Mr. Brown owned and operated Brown's Jewelry in Cedartown for twenty five years where he was a...
Dock Elliott Gammage, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
Elliott Gammage, 76, met his Savior on July 27, surrounded by the love of his life, wife Lee Denney Gammage, and other family, following a long illness. Elliott was born in Cedartown, Ga, to parents (deceased) Olin Gammage, Sr., founder of Olin Gammage Funeral Home, and (deceased) Doris Toney Gammage. Growing up as witness to his father's career, he...
James Allen Worthy
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. James Allen Worthy, age 62 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on April 27, 1961 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Buddy Allen and Ruby Belle Carnes Worthy.
Mr. Worthy was a United States Veteran and served in the US Coast...
Rev. Doyle Larry Ritch, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
Rev. Doyle "Larry" Ritch, Sr., age 91 of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1932 in Silver Creek. He was the son of the late Joseph Doyle and Dorothy Mae Davis Ritch.
Mr. Ritch wore many hats during his 91 years. He served in the National Guard for...
Terry Vaughn Maxwell
Jul 20, 2023
Mr. Terry Vaughn Maxwell of Felton, GA – Beaver to family and friends – passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He met his Savior, as he desired. Beaver is survived by daughters, Angel Randall and Christa Zuker (Jon); step-sons, Jody Guice (Kandi) and Kelly Guice (Angie); brother, Gary Maxwell (Gina); and grandchildren, Ryan Randall, Reed Randall, Parker...
Stephen Douglas Teal
Jul 16, 2023
Mr. Stephen Douglas Teal, age 74, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
Stephen, better known as "Steve" or "PawPaw", was born on May 20, 1949, in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ben Douglas Teal and Mary Lee Malone Teal.
A graduate of Campbell High School, Steve excelled...
Scottie Ray
Jul 15, 2023
Mr. David Scott "Scottie" Ray, age 42 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born on November 27, 1980 in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of Denny Hartness and Renay Vaughn.
Scottie is survived by his wife, Linda Ray; sons, Damon Ray and Landyn Ray; honorary daughters, Brittney Brand and Taylor...
Melvin Ray Mccrary
Jul 14, 2023
Mr. Melvin Ray McCrary, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Tennessee. He was the son of the late Fred and Aleene Smith McCrary.
He was a proud veteran serving our country in the United States Air Force.
Mr. McCrary is survived...
Elizabeth Gammage
Jul 10, 2023
Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb Gammage – Nina and Betty to family and friends – died peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 after a brief illness. She met her Savior, as she desired, with family by her side. Betty is survived by daughter, Hollin; son, Dock (Andra); daughter, Taylor; and grandchildren, Morgan (Michael) Rebula, Dakota (Jake) Holloway, Grayson (Morganne) Gammage, Chase...
Linda Jarrell
Jul 6, 2023
Mrs. Linda Murphy Jarrell, age 91 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born in Felton, Georgia on October 6, 1931. She was the daughter of the late William Linton and Zera Bowman Murphy.
Linda was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Tallapoosa High School and the University...
Sondra Dianne Wilson
Jun 30, 2023
Ms. Sondra Dianne Wilson, age 45 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on October 25, 1977 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of Willis "Jeff" and Elizabeth "Dianne" Bentley Wilson.
Ms. Wilson is survived by her parents; children, Sabrina Jean Duet (Hunter), Antonio Jefferson Guzman (Grace), and Mariana Elizabeth Wilson;...
Joyce Ann Crawford
Jun 30, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Ann Howard Crawford, age 86 of Rockmart, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1936 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Lewis and Ethel Mildred Brown-Howard.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her children, Jeana Crawford, Jana Crawford and Jamie Crawford; siblings, Linda Smith, Bill...
Nancy Hackney Mclendon
Jun 28, 2023
Mrs. Nancy Hackney McLendon, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1944 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Florence Wray Hackney.
In 1985, Mrs. McLendon became the first female patrolman in Polk County, graduating second in her class. She was employed...
Shirley Ann Parish
Jun 26, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Ann Easterwood Parish, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1945 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Jo Easterwood Ealy.
Mrs. Parish was a dedicated and lifelong member of the Cedartown Church of God. She retired from Arrow...


