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.

Aileen Battles

Aileen Battles

Apr 14, 2022

A graveside service for Mrs. Aileen Battles, 93, of Hokes Bluff will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 16, 2022 at Rainbow Memorial Gardens with Reverend Johnathon Frasier officiating the service. There will be no public visitation. Mrs. Battles passed away on Thursday April 14, 2022 at Riverview Regional Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her...

Tammy Elizabeth Kines

Tammy Elizabeth Kines

Apr 11, 2022

Ms. Tammy Elizabeth Kines age 58, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1964 in Cedartown; she was the daughter of the late George Robert and Mattie Bell Lindsey Kines.

In keeping with Ms. Kines' wishes, she was cremated.  A private family memorial service will be held at...

William Roland Jordan

William Roland Jordan

Apr 10, 2022

Mr. William Roland Jordan, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Buena Vista, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Jordan.

Mr. Jordan was a United States Army Veteran, and served in the US National Guard. Mr. Jordan graduated...

James Harold Dyer

James Harold Dyer

Apr 3, 2022

Mr. James Harold Dyer, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1956 in Rockmart.  He was the son of the late Harold and Odessa Waddle Dyer.

Mr. Dyer is survived by his wife, Debra Peacock Dyer and other family members.

In keeping with Mr....

Linda Elise Odom Richards

Linda Elise Odom Richards

Mar 31, 2022

Mrs. Linda Elise Odom Richards, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was born on July 24, 1940.  She was the daughter of the late Terry Colquitt Odom and Sarah Elise Lane Odom Bentley.

Mrs. Richards was a long time member of Lindsey Chapel Methodist Church.

Mrs. Richards is...

Larry Andrew Jackson

Larry Andrew Jackson

Mar 30, 2022

Mr. Larry Andrew Jackson, age 67, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born on January 31, 1955 in Bristol, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late William Marion and Lura Ellen Hendricks Jackson.

Mr. Jackson is survived by his daughters, Christine Jackson and Amanda Jackson; sister, Lura Ann Jackson; brothers,...

James William Ledbetter, Iii

James William Ledbetter, Iii

Mar 28, 2022

Mr. James William Ledbetter, III, age 46, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1976 in Decatur.

Mr. Ledbetter is survived by his mother, Kathy McGee Law; sister, Kelly Parris; and brothers, Jake Ledbetter, Jack Law and Travis Law.

Mr. Ledbetter is preceded by his father, James William Ledbetter,...

Shelia J. Grimes

Shelia J. Grimes

Mar 22, 2022

Mrs. Shelia J. Grimes, age 58, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1964 in Newnan, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Addis Lee and Betty Jean Highfield Lee.

Mrs. Grimes is survived by her husband, Randall Grimes; sons, Jeremy Broadway (Shayna) and Johnathon Williamson (Brittany);...

Homer Harold Dempsey

Homer Harold Dempsey

Mar 19, 2022

Mr. Homer Harold Dempsey, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late James Clifford and Alene Smith Dempsey.

Mr. Dempsey is survived by his sister, Mary Berry; four nieces; one nephew; and several great nieces and great nephews.

...

Mabel Gossett Dooley

Mabel Gossett Dooley

Mar 16, 2022

Mrs. Mabel Gossett Dooley, age 103, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born February 12, 1919 in Floyd County, to parents Allie Clayton Gossett and Irma Ezzell Gossett.

Mrs. Dooley is survived by daughter, Barbara Dooley Porterfield; son, Larry Dooley (Patti); grandchildren, Amy Monroe (Rob) and Lori Casey (Ben); and great-grandchildren, Pierce,...

Patricia Garner Jones

Patricia Garner Jones

Mar 12, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Garner Jones "Rose", age 76, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2022. She was born on June 26,1945 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late John Lewis Garner and Audrey Pruitt Garner.

Pat is the oldest of nine kids. She lost both of her parents at an early age and...

Myrtle Louise Smith

Myrtle Louise Smith

Mar 8, 2022

Mrs. Myrtle Louise Cartwright Smith, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born on July 3, 1936 in Cleveland, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late R.C. and Pearl Jenkins Cartwright.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her sons, Eddie Smith (Ann) and Greg Smith (Christie); daughter-in-law, Darlene Stephens Smith;...

Scotty Everett, Jr.

Scotty Everett, Jr.

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. Scotty Everett, Jr., age 31, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born on January 9, 1991 in Lake City, Florida.

Mr. Everett is survived by his parents, Shawn Mary McIntyre Olive and Bill Tilghman; sisters, Tiffany Olive and Kayla Olive; brothers, Johnny Olive, Ryan Matthews, and Joshua Teems; nieces, Aubrey...

Teresa Ann South

Teresa Ann South

Mar 2, 2022

Ms. Teresa Ann South, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1968 in Carrollton, Georgia.

Ms. South is survived by her mother, Sandra Trammell Floyd; sons, Brandon Johnson (Keri), Josh Johnson (Samantha), and Eric Johnson; daughter, Melissa Lowrey; life partner, Jorge Perez; sisters, Ramona Allen and...

Lisa Dickman Mcnamara

Lisa Dickman Mcnamara

Feb 28, 2022

Mrs. Lisa Dickman McNamara, age 68, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1953 in Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ruth Rowland Dickman.

Mrs. McNamara is survived by her husband, Charles Steven Altom; children, Carrie McNamara and Chris Altom; sisters, Amy Dickman and...

Michael Harold Nix

Michael Harold Nix

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Michael Harold Nix, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1948 in Carrollton, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mr. Harold Nix and Mrs. Louise Ely Nix.

Mr. Nix is survived by his wife; Vicki Guice Nix; daughters, Jordan Nix Ralston (Peter John)...

Alana Patrice Jones

Alana Patrice Jones

Feb 25, 2022

Ms. Alana Patrice Jones, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1968 in Rome.

Ms. Jones is survived by her mother, Patricia Garner Jones; daughter, Jessica Guice (Luke); brother, Greg Jones (Linda); and granddaughters, Carli Guice,  Jenna Wilson and Maci Guice.

Ms. Jones is...

Henry Albert Smith

Henry Albert Smith

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Henry Albert Smith, age 73, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born on March 28, 1948 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calep Henry and Maggie A. Prophet Smith.

Mr. Smith is survived by his nieces and nephews.

Mr. Smith is preceded in...

Effie Wheeler Bradshaw

Effie Wheeler Bradshaw

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Effie Wheeler Bradshaw, age 101, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1920 in Haralson County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry David Wheeler and Gertrude Pate Wheeler.

Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by her son, David E. Chandler (Barbara); grandsons, Bob Chandler (Dani),...

Billy Earl Lee

Billy Earl Lee

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Billy Earl Lee, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.  He was born on October 5, 1937, in Haralson County.  He was the son of the late David and Agnes Hill Lee.

Mr. Lee is survived by his son, Ricky Lee; and sister, Faye Whitmore.

Mr. Lee is preceded...

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