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.

Billie Sue Lott

Billie Sue Lott

Feb 5, 2022

Mrs. Billie Sue Grimes Lott, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1942 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late W.E. and Lovella Dyer Grimes.

Billie Sue Lott was married to the love of her life for 58 years. She loved her children and...

Coye Milton Patterson

Coye Milton Patterson

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Coye Milton Patterson, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  He was born on January 2, 1937, in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Charlie and Jettie Pearl Chanell Patterson.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his daughter, Renee Garner; sons, Ken Patterson and Eddie Patterson; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren;...

Carmen Arencibia

Carmen Arencibia

Jan 24, 2022

Mrs. Carmen Arencibia was born on March 16, 1931 in Havana, Cuba to Rodrigo and Teresa Ponce de Leon and was married to her soul mate Jose Arencibia for sixty two years.

Carmen passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2022, with her husband by her side.  The family of four immigrated to Cedartown, Georgia...

Donald Lester Richardson

Donald Lester Richardson

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Donald "Donnie" Lester Richardson, age 68, formerly of Cedartown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, after an extended illness.  He was born on April 9, 1953, in Oneonta, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Dewey Lester and Maragem Lowry Richardson.

Mr. Richardson was a member of the Pine Bower Baptist Church.

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Anita Matsko

Anita Matsko

Jan 21, 2022

Ms. Anita Crocker Matsko, age 52, of Emerson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Linda Diane Lockridge Bird and the late John "Johnny" Anderson Crocker.

Ms. Matsko is survived by her daughter, Kaylee Grace Matsko; brothers, Chris Crocker, Ronnie Crocker,...

Thomas Herschel Stephens, Jr.

Thomas Herschel Stephens, Jr.

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Thomas Herschel Stephens, Jr., age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  He was born on December 30, 1935, in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Thomas Herschel Stephens, Sr. and Bertie Moncrief Stephens.

Mr. Stephens was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as an instructor...

Christine Davis Mccollum

Christine Davis Mccollum

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Christine J. Davis McCollum, aka: Nanny, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2022, after a 17 year journey with Alzheimer's.  She was born on January 3, 1949 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Davis and Minnie Ballew Davis.

Mrs. McCollum was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Larry Stroup

Larry Stroup

Jan 15, 2022

Mr. Larry Stroup, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1947. He was the son of the late Ambous and Helen Smith Stroup.

Mr. Stroup is survived by his daughter Tifani P. Kinard; son, Bradley Oliver Isaac Stroup; sister. Debbie J. Stroup; brother, Terry D. Stroup; and...

Charles Jerry Short

Charles Jerry Short

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Charles Jerry Short, age 77, of Piedmont, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.  He was born on May 30, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Marron Lonnie and Annie Mae McCary Short.

Mr. Short is survived by his daughter, Derinda Stephens; son, Neil Short (Michelle); sisters, Brenda Short (Sam),...

Danny Ray (Dan) Grimes

Danny Ray (Dan) Grimes

Jan 4, 2022

Mr. Danny Ray (Dan) Grimes age 71, of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on January 4, 2022. He was the son of the late Daniel Millard and Mary Fay Shiflett Grimes.

Dan Grimes is survived by his sons, Brant Grimes and Jacob Grimes (Tiffany), grandson, Shane Grimes, and half brother Larry Grimes.

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Angela Karen Cain Marks

Angela Karen Cain Marks

Dec 29, 2021

Mrs. Angela Karen Cain Marks, age 61, of Cedartown, passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021. She was born April 19, 1960 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of Marie Queen Cain and the late Patrick Andrew Cain.

Mrs. Marks was survived by her mother, Marie Queen Cain; daughter, Katherine A. Marks (Andrew Forrester); sons, Dustin Andrew Merritt...

Jonathan Shane Norton

Jonathan Shane Norton

Dec 28, 2021

Mr. Jonathan Shane Norton, age 34, of Centre, AL, passed away Tuesday December 28, 2021. He was born May 6, 1987 in Rome, GA. He was the son of Ricky Norton and the late Rhonda Norton.

Mr. Norton was survived by his wife, Brandy Prater Norton; son Jonathan Jewell Norton; sister, Amanda Link (Jeffery) and father Ricky...

Eugene Talmadge Cauthen

Eugene Talmadge Cauthen

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Eugene Talmadge "Chief"Cauthen, age 86, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021.  He was born on March 31, 1935 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Arthur Samuel and Vassie Batchler Cauthen.

Mr. Cauthen is survived by his son, Neal David Cauthen; grandchildren, Brandon Buckner, Michelle Morris, Andy Cauthen, and Megan...

Sallie Gwendolyn Patterson

Sallie Gwendolyn Patterson

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Sallie Gwendolyn Denman Patterson, age 65, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1956 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late James Wallace and Sallie Mae Thrasher Denman.

Mrs. Patterson is survived by her daughter, Mandy Patterson; son, Chad Patterson; sisters, Dollene Ray and Patricia Carney;...

Eugenia Pipkin York

Eugenia Pipkin York

Dec 6, 2021

Mrs. Eugenia Pipkin York, age 102, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mrs. York is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Minnie Pipkin; husband of 75 years, Charles Mitchell York; sister, Frances Pipkin Hill; brother, Charles Pipkin; and son-in-law, Rev. Lendon...

Joyce Packer Mcgee

Joyce Packer Mcgee

Dec 5, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Packer McGee, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born on September 13, 1945 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Elbert H. and Ruth Gertrude Lorren Packer.

Mrs. McGee is survived by her daughters, Terry McElwee and Donna McGee; sons, Brian McGee (Shannon) and Keith McGee...

Peggy Joyce Padgett

Peggy Joyce Padgett

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Brooks Padgett, age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.  She was born on September 18, 1937 in Austell, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late James F. and Odessa I. Nixon Brooks.

A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

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Alice Knight

Alice Knight

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Alice M. Fogus Knight, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Madeline Bennett Fogus.

Mrs. Knight is survived by her husband of sixty five years, W.J. "Willie" Knight; sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and Jan Knight, Ricky...

Ella Maureen Wood Tanner

Ella Maureen Wood Tanner

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Ella Maureen Wood Tanner, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Piedmont, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Doyal and Fannie Roland Wood.

Mrs. Tanner is survived by her daughters, Christol L. Privett and A. Nicole Cliff (Allen); son, Avery Carson Tanner...

Louise Ellen Pletcher

Louise Ellen Pletcher

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Louise Ellen Wenrick Pletcher, age 65 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was born on December 20, 1955 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania; she was the daughter of the late Lytle and Betty Smith Wenrick.

Mrs. Pletcher is survived by her husband, Malcom Pletcher; twin sister, Sally Lovejoy (Emery); sister, Mary W. Allison...

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