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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Barbara Jeraldine Stephens
May 25, 2026
Ms. Barbara Jeraldine Watson Stephens, age 85 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Russell Arelious and Molly Lorine Martin Watson.
Ms. Stephens is survived by her daughter, Robin Huff (Tony Sewell); son, Jerome Stephens; grandchildren, Ty Huff (Angelica) and Lela Chantille...
Mary Ellen Carrales
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ellen Fortenberry Carrales, age 68 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1958 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Viola Smith Fortenberry.
Mrs. Carrales is survived by her husband, Alfred "Fred" Carrales; daughters, Amber Gonzales (Andrew), Rebecca Calhoun (Eric) and...
Robert Lee Stephens, Iv
May 20, 2026
Mr. Robert Lee Stephens, IV age 65 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1961.
Mr. Stephens is survived by his father, Robert Lee Stephens, III, (Cindy); sister, Paige S. Haney (Richy) and Jada Stephens; brother, Joey Stephens; nephews, Britt Haney and Jack Haney and niece, Lorena Manning....
Jill Elaine Wells
May 10, 2026
Mrs. Jill Elaine Hayth Wells, age 66 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1959 in Sumter, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Doyce Weaver Hayth.
Mrs. Wells is survived by her daughter, Tammy Wells; sister, Cathy P. Hayth (Yves) and grandchildren, Madison...
Barbara Ann Wood
May 5, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Mullinax Wood, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1937 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late J.T. Mullinax and Lillian McCain Brown.
Barbara retired from First National Bank after many years of devoted employment. Prior to this she was a...
Anne A Smith
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Anne A. Edge Smith, age 89 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1937 in Cave Spring, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Newton Edge and Elgin Louise Edge.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Melinda Smith Rogers; son, Mike Smith; sister, Virginia...
Aaron Thomas Beistline
Apr 26, 2026
Mr. Aaron Thomas Beistline, age 57, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1968 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Beistline was a loving and hard working father; he was always happy and sharing with us his many jokes. He will be extremely missed by his family and friends.
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Sharon Lynn Woodham
Apr 25, 2026
Ms. Sharon Lynn Hopkins Woodham, age 63 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Edna Estelle Mobbs Hopkins.
In keeping with Ms. Woodham's wishes, she was cremated. A memorial graveside service will be held.
Messages of...
Jewell D. Campbell
Apr 24, 2026
Mrs. Jewell D. Campbell, age 93 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1933 in Boaz, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Bowlen and Della Ross Bowlen.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her children, Dyann D. Chambers (Billy), Mike Campbell (Cathy), Mary Shaw (Ricky), Karen...
Charles William Benefield
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Charles William Benefield, age 86 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1940 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late N.R. (Noble Ruffin) "Hoke" and Beatrice Biggers Benefield.
Mr. Benefield is survived by his daughters, Courtney Benefield and Cynthia Lindsey (Steve); sister, Beth Helton and...
Mother Fannie Mae Fain
Apr 22, 2026
Mother Fannie Mae Fain, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Mother Fain's Celebration of Life will take place Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Cedartown (101 N College St, Cedartown, GA 30125). She will lie in state from 11:30 am until the Celebration hour.
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Lowell Norman Thompson
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Lowell Norman Thompson, age 76 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1949 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. He was the son Truitt and Alma Spradley Thompson.
Mr. Thompson was an United States Navy Veteran. He worked and retired from At&T with 30 years of loyal service. Mr. Thompson...
Rev. Robert Mitchell Kitchens
Apr 17, 2026
Rev. Robert Mitchell Kitchens, age 69, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1956 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Wilton Wilford and Burlean Strickland Kitchens.
Mr. Kitchens is survived by his sister, Sandra Kitchens Grow; brothers, Eddie E. Kitchens (Angie) and Randy W. Kitchens;...
Alexander Blake Smith
Apr 16, 2026
Alexander Blake Smith of Carrollton, Georgia—known simply as Blake to everyone who ever shared a laugh with him—was taken from us far too soon on April 16, 2026, following a tragic car accident. At 35 years old, Blake was a man of immense warmth and a spirit that was simply too big to keep to himself.
A...
Arthur Shaw
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Arthur Shaw, age 80 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1945 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Oscar "Slim" Shaw and Delia Grace Williams Shaw.
Mr. Shaw was survived by his wife, Lena Mae Swindall Hampton Shaw; daughters, Tammy and Melissa; son,...
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