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.
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
In keeping with Mrs....
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
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
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...
Vickie Benson
Nov 12, 2021
Ms. Vickie Gail Benson, age 64, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born on April 5, 1957. She was the daughter of the late W.J. "Red" Hulsey and Shirley Ann Lindsey Hulsey.
Ms. Benson is survived by her son, Ian A. Benson-Christie; sister, Sandra Floyd; brother, Johnny Hulsey and Jennifer, and several...
Eliseo Mendiola-Olvera
Nov 8, 2021
Mr. Eliseo Mendiola-Olvera age 37, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on June 14, 1984 in Mexico.
Mr. Olvera is survived by his mother, Eustolia-Olvera- Garcia; wife, Mayra Aviles; daughter, Alexis Anahi Mendiola; son, Alex Gabriel Mendiola; sisters, Maria F. Mendiloa Olvera and Esperanza Hernandez Olvera; and, brothers, Benigno Hernandez-Olvera, Candido...
Richard Dennis Hindman
Nov 8, 2021
Richard "Dennis" Hindman was born on July 15, 1955 to Bennie Hindman and Vera Mae Hindman. Coincidentally, Bennie was also born on July 15 so the two shared a birthday. The second-to-youngest of five children, Dennis grew up with the influence of his older brothers while often being cared for by his big sister and squabbling with his little...
Donald Wayne Googe
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. Donald Wayne Googe, age 73, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1947 in Thomaston, Georgia. He was the son of the late Austin Lincoln and Mary Magdelene Clements Googe.
Mr. Googe was a member of the Day Spring Assembly of God. Prior to retirement, Mr. Googe served...
David Terald Wyatt
Nov 6, 2021
Mr. David Terald Wyatt age 56, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1965 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Hugh Ellis and Linda Annice Eckhoff Wyatt.
David enjoyed and understood the true meaning of Life. In life, he was loving, kind, and helpful to everyone...

