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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Peggy Caroline Terry, age 72 of Rome, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.  She was born on October 30, 1950 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Emma Carter Reddish.

Mrs. Terry is survived by her son, Michael Hill; daughter, Stefanie Ramey (Stephen Tucker); sisters, Linda Hutchins and Martha...

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Rodney J. Saucier, "RJ", age 90 of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  He was born on October 24, 1932 in New Orleans.  He was the son of the late John F. and Enola E. Decker Saucier.

Mr. Saucier is survived by his wife, Pamela Boyd Saucier; daughters, Robin Taff...

Jun 16, 2023

Mrs. Linda Sue Barrett-Shaw, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023.  She was born in Monroe, North Carolina on March 14, 1944.

Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, life-partner, cousin and friend.  Linda graduated from Cedartown High School in 1962.

During her life, Linda enjoyed writing...

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Joan Ondrus Gehring, age 67 of Plainville, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  She was born on February 3, 1956 in Bayvillage, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hrickavick Ondrus.

Mrs. Gehring is survived by her husband, Keven Gehring; son, Jay Gehring; and other...

Jun 5, 2023

Ms. Kelly Mechelle White, age 52 of Buchanan, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 5,, 2023.  She was born on January 9, 1971 in Polk County. She was the daughter of the late James Crawford and Barbara Evans White.

Ms. White is survived by her son, Wade White (Cameron); brothers, Alex White (Whitney) and Jamie Lee Crawford;...