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.
Peggy Caroline Terry
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...
Rodney J. Saucier
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...
Linda Sue Shaw
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...
Margaret Joan Gehring
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...
Kelly Mechelle White
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;...
Janice Carlon Williams
May 30, 2023
Mrs. Janice Carlon Hayes Williams, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1942 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Vernie Golden Hayes.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Williams; daughter, Mimi Thompson; son, Reggie Williams (Tina);...
Gertrude Watson Shelstead
May 29, 2023
Ms. Gertrude Watson Shelstead, age 85, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born on February 11, 1938 in Cedartown, to the late Albert Watson and Mary Hendrix Watson.
Ms. Shelstead loved country music, beautiful flowers and long walks. She was loved by her family and friends and will be so...
Betty Ruth Rogers
May 15, 2023
Mrs. Betty Ruth Langston Rogers, age 89 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1933 in Piedmont, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Shelton and Trudie Olean Word Langston.
Mrs. Rogers is survived by her daughters, Angela Singleton (Chris) and Bailey Langston; son, Wayne...
Johnnie Henry Edwards, Sr.
May 14, 2023
Mr. Johnnie Henry Edwards, Sr., age 86 of Mableton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late William Herman and Alma Pratt Edwards.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Martha Louise Ellis Edwards; daughters, Jolinda Edwards and...
Donna Jane Richardson
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Donna Jane Wallace Richardson, age 69 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1953 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George Washington and Calla Vee Glaze Wallace.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, JC Richardson.
Mrs. Richardson...
Ellis Lynn Davis
May 10, 2023
Mr. Ellis Lynn Davis, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born on March 15, 1930, in Missouri, to the late Mr. Davis and Mrs. Anna Wheat Davis.
Mr. Davis is survived by his daughters, Donny...
Charlene Morgan
May 8, 2023
Mrs. Charlene Clark Morgan, age 86 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter to the late Charles Slaton and Louise Screven Clark.
In keeping with Mrs. Morgan's wishes, a private family memorial service will be held at a later time....
Mollie M. Lester
May 4, 2023
Mollie Mae Lester, 88, of Cedartown redeemed her faith on Thursday, May 4. She died in her bed, with her children at her side, after a sudden illness and decline of three weeks. Mollie was born on August 31, 1934 in Polk County. She attended Benedict School and graduated from Cedartown High School in 1951, the last class to...
Gertrude Irene Welchel
May 3, 2023
Mrs. Gertrude Irene McWhorter Welchel, age 83 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1940 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Josephine Palmer McWhorter.
Mrs. Welchel is survived by her daughter, Beverly Kay Stephens; son, Edward Allen Welchel; sister,...
Mattie Sue Morgan
May 3, 2023
Mattie Sue Morgan, age 87, passed away on May 3, 2023 at The Gardens of Rome, after an extended illness.
Ms. Morgan was born February 19, 1936 in Cedartown , Georgia , to parents of Mozelle Godwin Shiflett and Frank Marion Shiflett .
Mattie Sue attended Cedart own High School, class of 1954. She enjoyed...
Anthony Leon Cox
May 1, 2023
Mr. Anthony Leon Cox, age 65 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1957 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Paul Leon Cox and Nancy Jean Jameson Cox.
He was employed by Mayfield Diary as a supervisor.
Mr. Cox...
Joyce Coffman Couey
Apr 28, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Delira Coffman Couey, age 86 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Estelle Willingham Coffman.
Mrs. Couey was a graduate of Cedartown High School. She was a member of Anna Kresge...
Wilma Jean Dyer
Apr 27, 2023
Ms. Wilma Jean Ingram Dyer, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Annie Ruth Wilson Ingram.
Ms. Dyer is survived by her daughter, Meredith Smith (Adam); sister, Margie Sue Pruitt; and grandchildren,...
Mary Alice Lyle
Apr 22, 2023
Ms. Mary Alice Backers Lyle, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born on December 18, 1942 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Jim Backers and Etta Hulsey Cronan.
Ms. Lyle is survived by her daughters, Cindy Redding (Joe) and Rachelle Redding; sons, Kenneth Hulsey...
Bertha Loretta Todd Knight
Apr 16, 2023
Mrs. Bertha "Loretta" Todd Knight, age 77 of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1945 in Dalton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John and Sue White Todd.
Loretta was a faithful member of the Baptist faith. She worked many years and retired from Wal-Mart. She loved...
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