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.

Melinda Ruth King

Melinda Ruth King

Aug 25, 2026

Mrs. Melinda Ruth King, age 61, of Cedartown GA, passed away on August 25h, 2026. She was born in Rockmart, Georgia on September 28, 1964 to the late Luther J. Jackson and Annie Ruth Nale Womack.

Mrs. King is preceded in death by her parents and spouse David Leslie.

She is survived by her 2...

Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski

Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski

Aug 8, 2026

Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026.  She was born on June 2, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Chandler, Sr. and Nova Robinson Chandler.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jacqulin Smith, Mavor Carnes, Betty Henderson,...

Levon Mulkey

Levon Mulkey

Aug 7, 2026

Mr. Levon Mulkey, age 91, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026.

Mr. Mulkey was born in Potash Alabama on October 17th, 1934. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Mulkey. He was a veteran that proudly served in the United States Army.

Levon is preceded in death by...

Linda Faye Eaves Pope

Linda Faye Eaves Pope

Aug 5, 2026

Linda Faye Eaves Pope, age 77, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2026.

Ms. Pope was born in Cedartown, Georgia on May, 5th, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Herbert B. "Buck" Eaves and Mrs. Gladys E. Heath Eaves.

She is preceded in death by her parents as well...

Mary Inez Bowman

Mary Inez Bowman

Aug 1, 2026

Ms. Mary Inez Bowman, age 94 of Jacksonville AL, passed away August 1st, 2026. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on June 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Annie Blake Carter.

Ms. Bowman is preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, James R. Bowman; daughter, Mary...

Wendell Joseph Holcomb, Sr.

Wendell Joseph Holcomb, Sr.

Jul 30, 2026

Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home

106 North College Street

Cedartown, GA 30125

770-748-1431

Obituary

Mr. Wendell Joseph Holcomb Sr., age 86 of Waco, GA, passed away July 30th, 2026.

Mr. Holcomb was born in Polk County, Georgia on September 16, 1939. He was the son...

Royce Douglas Hulsey

Royce Douglas Hulsey

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Royce Douglas Hulsey passed away on Tuesday July 28th, 2026. Royce was born on November 10th, 1942 to parents Ben and Jewell Hulsey. He was a graduate of Cedartown High School, class of 1960.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Hulsey; brother, Mike Hulsey (Debra); and sister, Sheila Carter (David). He was also survived by...

Mary Jo Howell Walker

Mary Jo Howell Walker

Jul 24, 2026

Mrs. Mary Jo Howell Walker, affectionately known to many as Jody, age 86 of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Friday, July 24th, 2026.Mrs. Walker was born in Cleburne County (Oak Level), AL, on April 14th 1940, the daughter of the late Mr. William Harold Howell and Mrs. Para Pruitt Howell.

She was a resident of Cedartown for...

Jean Pittman Puckett

Jean Pittman Puckett

Jul 23, 2026

Ms. Jean Pittman Puckett, 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2026.  She was born on May 6, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George and Gladys Pittman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Buford Pittman.

Ms. Puckett is survived by her...

Tonya Renee Burns

Tonya Renee Burns

Jul 13, 2026

Mrs. Tonya Renee Glass Burns, 55, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.  She was born on September 29, 1970 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Seals L. Glass and Edna Ruth Smith Stephens.

Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband, Richard "Erik" Burns; son, Christopher "Ivan" Burns and Charles...

Kenneth Lee Bedford

Kenneth Lee Bedford

Jul 2, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Lee Bedford, age 74, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family and friends Thursday, July 2026.  He was born on January 2, 1952 in Cedartown, GA. He was the son of the late Hugh Wilford and Louise Anderson Bedford.

Kenneth was retired from the United States Postal Service. He was member of Second Baptist...

Helena Skye Carnes

Helena Skye Carnes

Jun 29, 2026

Ms. Helena Skye Carnes, age 43 of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.  She was born on December 15, 1982 in Rome, Georgia.  Helena was the daughter of the late Teddy Carnes and Wanda Elizabeth Cash Carnes.

Ms. Carnes is survived by her daughter, Emma Grayce Woods; sister, Star Wiggins (Donny); niece, Choyce Wooten;...

Rodrigo Perez Mendez

Rodrigo Perez Mendez

Jun 27, 2026

Mr. Rodrigo Perez Mendez, age 41 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  He was born on March 4, 1985 in Guatemala City.

Mr. Mendez is survived by his mother, Micaela Mendez Gonzalez; wife, Angela Hernandez- Reynoso; daughter, Lusinda Perez Hernandez; sons, Wilder Perez Hernandez, Isaac Perez Hernandez and Eliezer Perez Hernandez and brother,...

Darrell Franklin Wiggins

Darrell Franklin Wiggins

Jun 22, 2026

Darrell Franklin Wiggins, 72, of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond. Born on June 26, 1953, to the late Bud and Ruby Wiggins, Darrell was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was defined by his deep love and unwavering commitment to his family. Family was the center of his...

Douglas Edward Landrum, Sr.

Douglas Edward Landrum, Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

Mr. Douglas Edward Landrum, Sr., age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.  He was born on March 29, 1942 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Ben Ed and Eva Marie Grubbs Landrum.

Mr. Landrum is survived by his sons, Chad Landrum and Doug Landrum, Jr. (Ying) and grandchildren, Sophie...

Phillip "Pa" Ashmore

Phillip "Pa" Ashmore

Jun 11, 2026

Phillip W. Ashmore, age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving Family.  He was born on June 21, 1949 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Carl Ashmore and Lucille Bedford Ashmore.

Phillip, known as PA to his friends, graduated from Shorter College in 1978. He served...

Ray West Casey

Ray West Casey

Jun 9, 2026

Ray West Casey, 67, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away June, 9th 2026 peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 8, 1959, in Cedartown.

Ray spent his life working the land as a farmer and served his community driving a tractor 27 years for the county. He was known for his kind...

Debra Lynn Hutto

Debra Lynn Hutto

Jun 5, 2026

Ms. Debra Lynn York Hutto, age 68 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.  She was born on December 15, 1957 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sara Joan Venable York.

Ms. Hutto is survived by her sons, Mark Riding and Eric Riding (Jennifer); life partner, Michael Riding; 11...

Kensley Petrona Ramirez-Ramirez

Kensley Petrona Ramirez-Ramirez

Jun 4, 2026

Ms. Kensley Petrona Ramirez-Ramirez, age 17, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.  She was born on May 15, 2009 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of Rene Ramirez-Ramirez and Cresencia Ramirez-Chilel.

Ms. Ramirez is survived by her parents; sisters, Zaida, Ailin and Itzel; brother, Wesley; niece, Hazlett Ramirez; nephew, Osiel Ramirez; and...

David Alan York

David Alan York

Jun 3, 2026

Mr. David Alan York, age 73 of Bonaire, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  He was born on October 2, 1952 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Charles Mitchell and Eugenia Pipkin York.

Mr. York is a United States Air Force Retiree.

Mr. York is survived by...

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