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.
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
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
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
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
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,...
Betty Ann Dingler
Sep 16, 2021
Mrs. Betty Ann Hill Dingler, age 85, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on March 10, 1936, in Buchanan, GA. She was the daughter of the late James Floyd Hill, Sr. and Dovie Cox Hill.
Mrs. Dingler is survived by her daughter, Carla Dickinson (Eddie); sons, Chris Dingler, Scott...
Barbara Ann Freeman Bagley
Sep 16, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Ann Freeman Bagley, age 80, of Cedartown, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1941, in Cedartown, GA. She was the daughter of the late Lois Wilbert Freeman and Bertha Sorrells Freeman.
Mrs. Bagley is survived by her children, Sandra Kimball (Clark), Kay Hulsey, Mike Bagley, Billy Joe...
Robert Huelon Knight
Sep 14, 2021
Mr. Robert Huelon Knight, age 91, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born on January 23, 1930 in Hapeville, Georgia. He was the son of the late John W. and Ruby Brannon Knight.
Mr. Knight is survived by his grandchildren, Billy Knight and Nathan Knight and great-grandchildren, Chloe and Kylie Knight....
Alondra Ortiz Casimiro
Sep 10, 2021
Ms. Alondra Ortiz Casimiro, age 21, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1999 in Rome, Georgia.
Ms. Casimiro is survived by her father, Adan Ortiz Jacobo; mother, Adriana Ortiz Casimiro; step- father, Rufino Morales; son, Luca Brahim Huinac Ortiz; fiance, Santos Wilmer Huinac Perez; sisters, Kimberly Ortiz...
Wade Larue Campbell
Sep 9, 2021
Mr. Wade Larue Campbell, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born on June 20, 1962 in Rockmart, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ernest Earl and Nellie Imogene Wallace Campbell.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith Campbell; children, Mary Beth Bevel, Andy Larue Campbell,...
Edna Ruth Stephens
Sep 9, 2021
Mrs. Edna Ruth Smith Stephens, age 78, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born on June 2, 1943, in Cedartown, GA. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Minnes Lee Stephens Smith.
Mrs. Stephens is survived by her daughters, Betty Teresa Lawless (ex-husband Anthony), Charlene Ilenich (ex-husband,Timothy) and...
Jesse Lee Stallings
Sep 9, 2021
Mr. Jesse Lee "Jet" Stallings, age 92, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born on October 16, 1928 in Lyerly, Georgia. He was the son of the late Hobart McKinley and Laura Ellen Wheeling Stallings.
Jesse was a long time faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and...
Mandy Marie Fennell
Sep 8, 2021
Mrs. Mandy Marie Wills Fennell, age 43, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1977 in Rome, Georgia.
Mrs. Fennell is survived by her father, Joe Blankenship; mother, Cathy Cornejo; husband, Anthony Fennell; daughter, Brianna Dixie Walker; sons, Christian Cornejo and Nick Cornejo; sister, Anna Gody; and brothers,...
Betty Joyce Smith
Sep 2, 2021
Ms. Betty Joyce Smith, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born on July 11, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Mimmes Lee Stevens Smith.
Ms. Smith is survived by her children, Hughdon Smith (Bonnie), Freda Rangel, Pamela Campbell (Wade), and Richard...
William E. Lee, Sr.
Sep 2, 2021
Mr. William E. "Bill" Lee, Sr., age 79, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1942 in Fulton County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Louie and Mary Mansell Lee.
Mr. Lee graduated Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia in 1962. He worked at Lockheed from...
Mildred Oxenreider
Aug 26, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Lorraine Hollingshead Oxenreider, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1939 in Chariton, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Everette and Jennie Coons Hollingshead.
Mrs. Oxenreider is survived by her daughters, Kelly Cramer, Darcy Morris, and Ava Smith; sons, Samuel Oxenreider,...
Pluma Willis Baldwin Bates
Aug 26, 2021
Mrs. Pluma Willis Baldwin Bates, age 92, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1928 in Dallas, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Bruce and Grace Langley Willis.
Mrs. Bates is survived by her daughter, Teresa Browning (Kenneth); son, Steve Baldwin; grandchildren, Kriss-York Croft (Britney), Julie...
Gary Wayne Womack
Aug 26, 2021
Mr. Gary Wayne Womack, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1962 in Cedartown. Gary dedicated his life to his family and love for his grandkids.
Mr. Womack is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tina Horton Womack; sons, Chad Womack (Crystal) and Craig Womack...
Amy Moss
Aug 22, 2021
Mrs. Amy Louise McManus Moss, age 45, of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born on May 28, 1976 in California.
Mrs. Moss is survived by her husband, Jeff Moss; mother and step-father, Diana Lee Whitman and Michael; and sister, Sarah Paradise (Blake).
In keeping with Mrs. Moss' wishes, she...
Judy Wallace
Aug 21, 2021
Mrs. Judy Rene' Landers Wallace, age 62, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1958 in Rome, Georgia.
Mrs. Wallace worked for over 30 years at Purks and Cedartown Middle School. She was a devoted wife, mother, Mimi, teacher, and friend to all.
Mrs. Wallace is...


