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 Edward Parish
Oct 18, 2022
Mr. Raymond Edward Parish, age 54, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1967 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Edward Lee and Sara Doris Vice Parish.
Mr. Parish is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynn Sanders Parish; daughters, Harmony Shaw and Savannah Shaw;...
Glen Ray Frasier
Oct 17, 2022
Mr. Glen Ray Frasier, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1944 in Gadsden, Alabama. He was the son of the late H.V. Frasier and Alieen Espy Battles (Marvin).
Mr. Frasier was born in Gadsden, Alabama and was a graduate of Gadsden High School in 1962. ...
Carole Force Duke
Oct 8, 2022
Mrs. Carole Force Duke, age 81, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born on October 18, 1940 in Covington, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Torrence William and Georgia Fay Fortner Force.
Mrs. Duke was employed with Polk School District for 38 years.
Mrs. Duke is survived...
Roy Braxton Love
Oct 7, 2022
Roy Braxton Love, age 79 of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born on September 15, 1943 to the late Paul Braxton Love and the late Alice Mae Barker Love. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Stan Braxton Love.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Love...
Kevin Lamar Vaughn
Oct 7, 2022
Mr. Kevin Lamar Vaughn, age 42, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Allen and Gail Lynn Cox Vaughn.
Mr. Vaughn is survived by his daughter, Chelsey Cox; son Cody Vaughn; sister, Angie McClesky; half sister,...
Ernest William Haskin, Jr.
Oct 7, 2022
Mr. Ernest William Haskin, Jr. age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Putnam County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ernest W. Haskin, Sr. & Edith Jowers Haskin.
He retired from GE after 37 years working as a Draftsman and was a...
John Phillip Cuzzourt
Oct 2, 2022
In loving memory of Mr. John Phillip (JP) Cuzzourt who passed away on October 2, 2022 at his home in Cedartown. JP was born on April 14, 1970 in Floyd County, Georgia. He was the son of Hollis and Bobbie Cuzzourt of Cedartown, Georgia.
JP was a 1988 Graduate and Star Student of Cedartown High School. He...
David Barth
Sep 28, 2022
Mr. David Frederick Barth, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of the late Todd Barth and Minnie Myrtle William Barth.
Mr. Barth is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Barth; daughter, Jeanne Brock (Charlie); sons, Jon Barth...
Edgar Dennis Boyd
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Edgar "Dennis" Boyd, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born on March 15, 1956 in Marietta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Edgar Wilburn and Eunice Pauline Hampton Boyd.
Mr. Boyd is survived by his wife, Connie Frances Swindall Boyd; daughter, Courtney Barrett (Allen); son, Jacob...
Shelby Irene Brown
Sep 17, 2022
Ms. Shelby Irene Brown, age 74, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1948 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert Mark Shook and Elizabeth Amanda Tew Shook.
Ms. Brown is survived by her daughters, Shelia Marie Parish (Steve) and Loretta...
Bobbie Lou Stone Owen
Sep 16, 2022
Mrs. Bobbie Lou Stone Owen, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born on March 16, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Stone and Letha Mae Bethune Simpson.
Mrs. Owen is survived by her husband, Kenneth Joy Owen; daughter, Karen Danette Owen Smith; grandchildren, Jennifer Ware Morgan,...
Holly Peace Robinson
Sep 16, 2022
Mrs. Holly Peace Robinson, age 67, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1954 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late William H. Peace and Shirley Ann Jolly Peace.
Mrs. Robinson was retired from Wal-Mart and Polk School District after many years of service.
...Geraldine Tanner Rowell
Sep 6, 2022
Mrs. Geraldine Tanner Rowell, age 92, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1929 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late W.M. Tanner and Annie Brown Tanner.
Mrs. Rowell is survived by her son, Scott Rowell; grandchildren, Julie Bentley Appley (Alan), Kyle Bentley (Betty); great-grandchildren,...
Stanley Casey Davis, Sr.
Sep 5, 2022
Mr. Stanley Casey Davis, Sr., age 65, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on June 29, 1957 in Cedartown.
Stan was a loving and kind man, wonderful father and friend; he never met a stranger nor had an enemy. If Stan wasn't working you could find him outside tending to...
Sara Eugenia Guice
Sep 4, 2022
Ms. Sara Eugenia Robinson Guice, age 87, of Carrolton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born on September 6, 1934 in Milstead, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late William Raymond and Emma Eugenia Barger Robinson.
Ms. Guice was a member of Media Church Family Worship Center, and she retired from Goodyear...
Dennis Arlin Palmer
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Dennis Arlin Palmer, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours of September 2, 2022. He enjoyed 80 years of vibrant life. He was born on December 2, 1941 in Cedartown to the late Joe Sires and Nora Vistie Smith Palmer.
Dennis lived life to its fullest. He loved children, and he...
Patricia Ann Welchel- Jackson
Aug 24, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Ann Yarborough Welchel-Jackson, age 67, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was born on November 15, 1954 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Clara Woods Yarborough.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward Jackson; sons, Michael Jackson (Krystal) and Thomas Shane Jackson;...
David Lee Easterwood
Aug 24, 2022
Mr. David Lee Easterwood, age 74, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, after an extended illness.
He was born on August 10, 1948 in Cedartown; he was the son to the late Ernest Lee and Opal Brown Easterwood. David lived his entire life in Cedartown. He was a 1966 graduate of Cedartown High...
Ida Mae Ragsdale
Aug 23, 2022
Mrs. Ida Mae Ragsdale, age 100 received her new heavenly body on August 23, 2022.
Mrs. Ragsdale was born on July 31, 1922 in Polk County to the late Sidney Johnson and Frances McBurnett Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. W.M. "Pick" Ragsdale; son, Harry Truman Ragsdale; grandson, Joshua Ragsdale; son-in-law, Bobby...
Clifton Eugene Strong
Aug 21, 2022
Mr. Clifton Eugene Strong, age 79, of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1942 in Tallapoosa County, AL. He was the son of the late Forest Milford and Frances Ballentine Strong.
Mr. Strong is survived by his wife, Vicki Crew Strong; children, Stephan Strong, Tara Palmer (James Kendrick,...


