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.

John Steve Ingram

John Steve Ingram

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. John Steve Ingram, age 72, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  He was born on December 21, 1948 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late Jimmie and Annie Ruth Wilson Ingram.

Mr. Ingram is survived by his sisters, Wilma Dyer and Margie Pruitt; and a several nieces and nephews.

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Teresa Dawn Chandler

Teresa Dawn Chandler

Nov 1, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Dawn Jeffery Chandler, age 66, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.  She was born on November 27, 1955 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charles Manuel and Betty Jean Gann Jeffery.

Mrs. Chandler is survived by her husband, William Tony Chandler, sister, Cynthia Gay Nichols (David); brothers-in-law,...

Buddy Oliver Carter

Buddy Oliver Carter

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Buddy Oliver Carter, age 73, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  He was born on January 17, 1948 in Rockmart.  He was the son of the late Virgil Oliver and Jewell Marie Tabor Carter.

Mr. Carter is survived by his children, John Carter, Brandi Deems, Troy Carter, and Jennifer Carter; sisters, Connie Jones...

James Howard Mayben

James Howard Mayben

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. James "Jim" Howard Mayben, age 84, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born April 1, 1937 in Alabama. He was the son of the late Alvin and Carmen Posey Mayben.

James "Jim" graduated from Etowah High School in Attalla, AL, in 1955. He played football, basketball, and baseball and was...

Roland Billy Jackson

Roland Billy Jackson

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Roland Billy Jackson, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born on April 17, 1940 in Haralson County, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Dolvie Norris Jackson.

Mr. Jackson proudly served the Cedartown Community for 32 years at the Cedartown Fire Department.

Mr....

Walter Reynoso Aguilar

Walter Reynoso Aguilar

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. Walter Reynoso Aguilar, age 37 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  He was born on May 6, 1984 in Guatemala.  He was the son of Aparioio Reynoso Diaz and Elsa Aguilar Tomas.

Mr. Aguilar is survived by his parents; wife, Loyda Tomas Barlon; daughters, Heidy Rynoso Tomas, Estrellita Reynoso Tomas, and Yaretzi...

Glenn David Gilley

Glenn David Gilley

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Glenn David Gilley, age 75, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021.  He was born on October 20, 1945 in Cedartown, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Glenn H. Gilley and Pearl Kelley Northcutt.

Glenn left Cedartown after high school to pursue employment in Atlanta GA. He worked in Forest Park...

Fred Donald Bagley, Sr.

Fred Donald Bagley, Sr.

Oct 14, 2021

Mr. Fred Donald Bagley, Sr., age 78, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was born on August 3, 1943 in Floyd County.  He was the son of the late Hubert and Nannie Lou Jacobs Bagley.

Mr. Bagley is survived by his daughters, Teresa Carroll, Tonya Thomas (Justin), Dondra Bagley (Brandon), and Teshia...

Carol Sue Galloway Davis

Carol Sue Galloway Davis

Oct 13, 2021

Mrs. Carol Sue Galloway Davis, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  She was born on June 22, 1944 in Vincent, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Cooper Galloway and Jewell Eva Allgood Galloway.

Mrs. Davis graduated from Cedartown High School in 1962.  She was retired from the...

Linda Faye Duncan

Linda Faye Duncan

Oct 13, 2021

Mrs. Linda Faye Redden Duncan, age 75, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  She was born on July 1, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Lamar and Jessie Thacker Redden.

In keeping with Mrs. Duncan's wishes, she was cremated.  The family will hold a private celebration of...

Muriel Pittaluga

Muriel Pittaluga

Oct 12, 2021

Muriel Pittaluga passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Born in Rosario, Argentina, Muriel and her husband immigrated to the US in 1965 and lived in Cedartown, GA where she raised her two sons.  The family moved to Brazil in 1971, where they lived until returning to Georgia in 1979. She...

Carol Lynn Bradshaw

Carol Lynn Bradshaw

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Carol Lynn Sanford Bradshaw, age 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  She was born on December 23, 1956 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Howard Watson Sanford and Agnes Inez Carter Sanford.

Mrs. Bradshaw was a Cedartown High School Graduate Class of 1974, she worked as a...

Barbara Tracy Casey

Barbara Tracy Casey

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Tracy Casey, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Donald Tracy and Evelyn Watts Hampton.

Mrs. Casey is survived by her sisters-in-law, Judy Seabolt and Ann Casey Jameson; niece, Jill Seabolt White; and nephews, David Jameson,...

Ronald Joe Guthrie

Ronald Joe Guthrie

Oct 2, 2021

Ronald Joe Guthrie, Ram Paw, age 56, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  He was born on in August 26, 1965 in Missouri.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Kristin Leigh Guthrie; daughters, Nicole Lindsey (Jacob), Joelle Guthrie and Rachel Guthrie; granddaughter, Loretta Leigh Lindsey; father, James Guthrie and brothers, Phillip Guthrie and Bruce...

Ernestine Bond Benefield

Ernestine Bond Benefield

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Ernestine Bond Benefield, age 99, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1922 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Hillary Bond and Florence Rogers Bond.

Mrs. Benefield was a member of First Baptist Church of Cedartown since March 18, 1954.

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Larry Jason Smith

Larry Jason Smith

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Larry Jason Smith, age 51, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at a local hospital.  He was the son of Diann Robinson Smith and the late Larry J. Smith.

Jason was a 1988 graduate of Cedartown High School.  Jason was employed with the Rome City School Maintenance.

Jason was preceded...

Jerry Mitchell Sanford

Jerry Mitchell Sanford

Sep 25, 2021

Mr. Jerry Mitchell Sanford, age 61, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  He was born on February 13, 1960 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Howard Watson Sanford and Agnes Inez Carter Sanford.

Mr. Sanford was a Cedartown High School Graduate Class of 1978, he was also a member...

Barbara Melton

Barbara Melton

Sep 24, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Fleming Melton, age 80, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1940, in Trion, GA. She was the daughter of the late Harry Hershel Fleming and Gertrude Fleming.

Mrs. Melton is survived by her daughters, Deborah Ranstadler, Vickie Melton and Pheadra Bright; son, Jay Meton;...

Julie Elouise Pitts

Julie Elouise Pitts

Sep 23, 2021

Mrs. Julie Elouise Jackson Pitts, age 58, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on March 8, 1963, in Cedartown, GA.

Mrs. Pitts is survived by her husband, David Michael Pitts; son, Kyle Pitts (Amanda); sisters, Judy Akins (Robbie) and Rhonda Simpson; nephew, Lane Simpson and niece Miranda Thompson.

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Harold Eugene Nale

Harold Eugene Nale

Sep 23, 2021

Mr. Harold Eugene Nale, age 61, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  He was born on August 18, 1960 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Lonnie F. Nale and Annie Mae Duncan Redding.

Mr. Nale is survived by his life partner, Laura Pope Williams; children, Jamie Sumlin, Jessica Sumlin,...

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