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.

Raymond Lee Kuglar

Raymond Lee Kuglar

Apr 11, 2023

Mr. Raymond Lee Kuglar, age 81 of Dallas, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  He was born on July 19, 1941 in Cedartown, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Willie O. and Beulah Howard Kuglar.

Mr. Kuglar is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Vincent...

Judith Elaine Sakacs

Judith Elaine Sakacs

Apr 9, 2023

Ms. Judith Elaine Guthrie Sakacs, age 76 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Sunday April 9, 2023.  She was born on January 7, 1947 in Roswell, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Everett and Thelma Houze Guthrie.

Ms. Sakacs is survived by her son, Tony Sakacs; daughter, Tracie Chamberlain; sister, Karen Pilcher; 1 granddaughter, Amanda...

Carole Ann Johnson

Carole Ann Johnson

Apr 4, 2023

Mrs. Carole Ann Hampton Johnson, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  She was born September 1, 1945 in Floyd County.  She was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Lynn Sargent Hampton. Mrs. Johnson was a dedicated member of New Harmony Baptist Church. She taught 1 st and 2 nd Grade Sunday School...

Lena Pearl Davis

Lena Pearl Davis

Mar 30, 2023

Mrs. Lena Pearl Mitchell Davis, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on November 21, 1934, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Willie and Liza Smith Mitchell.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Ellis Lynn Davis; daughters, Donna Lynn Hawthorne and Virginia Lee Smith; sons, William Wayne Davis,...

Helga W. Mckibben

Helga W. Mckibben

Mar 28, 2023

Mrs. Helga Weitbrecht McKibben, age 82 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born May 31, 1940 in Germany.  She was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Josephine Schultes Weitbrecht. Mrs. McKibben is survived by her daughters, Carmen Samaras, Tammy Norris, Susie Brannon (Wayne Davis), and Becky Hiett; sons, James McKibben (Tracey), Donnie...

Margaret Gwendolyn Jolly

Margaret Gwendolyn Jolly

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Barbre Jolly, 84, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1938, in Albany, Georgia to the late James C. and Sarah Barbre. She was one of eleven children.

Mrs. Jolly moved to Cedartown in 1969, to help her brothers Jim, Bill and Ben Barbre run Prior...

Kenneth And Margaret Brogdon

Kenneth And Margaret Brogdon

Mar 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Brogdon, Jarrell, Nale, and Redding family announce the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wayne and Margaret Diane Nale Brogdon.  Mr. Brogdon was born on October 24, 1964 and passed away on February 16, 2023, he was the son of the late Paul and Joan Gidley Brogdan.  Mrs. Brogdon was born on...

Linda Boyd Cuzzourt

Linda Boyd Cuzzourt

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Linda Boyd Cuzzourt, age 70 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by her family at home. She was born March 17, 1953 in Savannah Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Otis Lee and Eva Leigh Boyd. Mrs. Cuzzourt was a dedicated member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Cedar...

James R. Worrell, Jr.

James R. Worrell, Jr.

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. James R. (Jim) Worrell, Jr., took his final journey from this life to the next early in the morning of March 20, 2023.  Jim was born on January 26, 1952 in San Diego, California; he was the son of the late James R. Worrell and Ruth Alice Hendron Worrell.

Mr. Worrell is preceded in death by...

Hubert Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Hubert Franklin Johnson, Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

Mr. Hubert Franklin Johnson, Jr., age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday March 18, 2023.  He was born on October 8, 1937 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Hubert Franklin Johnson, Sr. and Miriam Ritch Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Frankie Johnson (Rhonda) and Mike Johnson; sisters, Carol...

Dustin Keith Williams

Dustin Keith Williams

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Dustin Keith Williams, age 38 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  He was born on October 9, 1984, in Rome, Georgia. Dustin was a member of Friendly Baptist Church and was a graduate of Cedartown High School, class of 2004.

Dustin is survived by his wife, Ashley Williams; children, Raegan Williams, Rylee...

Jerry Wayne Allen

Jerry Wayne Allen

Mar 10, 2023

Mr. Jerry Wayne Allen, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.  He was born on December 30, 1948. He was the son of the late Milton and Atha Brock Allen.

Mr. Allen is survived by his wife of thirty one years, Linda Wiggins Allen; brother, James...

John David Duncan, Sr.

John David Duncan, Sr.

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. John David Duncan, Sr., age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023.  He was born on March 23, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Molin and Eula Harris Duncan.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his son, John David Duncan, Jr.; step-daughter, Michelle Rene Williamson; sisters, Barbara...

Charles J. Evans

Charles J. Evans

Mar 6, 2023

Mr. Charles J. Evans, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday March 6, 2023.  He was born on November 19, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of the late Franklin Charles and Lois B. Dodd Evans.

Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Teresa Arrington Evans; son, Tori Evans (Marie); three grandchildren; and...

Charlene Curtis Thompson

Charlene Curtis Thompson

Feb 26, 2023

Mrs. Charlene Curtis Thompson, age 72, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 surrounded by her family at home.  She was born on May 2, 1950 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Roy Vantile Curtis and Betty Ann Legacy Payne.

Mrs. Thompson was retired from Wellstar Medical Center as a...

Barbara Evans Meadows

Barbara Evans Meadows

Feb 20, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Evans Skinner Meadows, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.  She was born on May 20, 1945 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Frank Evans and Clara Mae Harrell Carnes.

Mrs. Meadows is survived by her daughter, Sherry Walters; son, Wendell Green (Melissa); grandchildren, Chris...

William Melbern Cook

William Melbern Cook

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. William Melbern Cook, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.  He was born on January 14, 1935 in Haralson County. He was the son of the late Ollie and Kitty Lora Worthy Cook.

Mr. Cook was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where his parents met on the front...

William Clarence Duvall

William Clarence Duvall

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. William (Bill) Clarence Duvall, age 96, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday February 12, 2023.  He was born on October 21, 1926, the only son of the late Clarence William and Loa Veda Duvall.

Bill attended First Baptist Church of Cedartown.  Bill was born on Weston, West Virginia and graduated from Weston High School of...

Delores Mckenzie

Delores Mckenzie

Feb 11, 2023

Mrs. Delores "Dee" Lee McKenzie, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  She was born on May 9, 1949 in Lakeland, Florida. She was the daughter of the late M.L. Tempone and Hazell Marrs Doerr.

Mrs. McKenzie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth McKenzie; son, Travis McKenzie; and brothers,...

Jimmy Eugene Landers

Jimmy Eugene Landers

Feb 9, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Eugene Landers, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023.  He was born on August 14, 1942 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Charles Joe and Lena Lucille Wills Landers.

Mr. Landers is survived by his wife, Shirley Heath Landers; daughter, Jimmie Ann Landers; son, Joe Landers...

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