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.

Jean Glaze

Jean Glaze

Aug 21, 2021

Mrs. Buddie Jean Odom Glaze, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Cleo Camp Odom.

Mrs. Glaze is survived by her husband, James E. Glaze; daughters, LaJean and husband Ralf Gruhn, Lori and...

Sherry Thomas

Sherry Thomas

Aug 18, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Shooks Thomas, age 62, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1959 in Haralson County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late John Henry Shooks and Carrie Ware Shooks.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her daughter, Taka Smith (Datrius); sons, Alfred Potts (Delonda) and Alex...

Catherine Williams

Catherine Williams

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Emily "Catherine" Johnson Williams, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Mrs. Williams was born in Cedartown, Georgia on April 9, 1922 to William Andrew Johnson and Alma Chitwood Johnson and was a lifelong resident of Cedartown until moving to South Carolina in 2013.  She was a former member of the First Methodist Church in Cedartown. ...

Leslie Kyle Smith

Leslie Kyle Smith

Aug 16, 2021

Mr. Leslie Kyle Smith, age 59, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1962 in Rome, Georgia.  He was the son of the late James A. and Lynn Cantrell Smith.

Mr. Smith was a graduate of Gupton-Jones Mortuary College.

Mr. Smith is survived by his sisters,...

Tucker Cole Jordan

Tucker Cole Jordan

Aug 14, 2021

Mr. Tucker Cole Jordan, age 15, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born on May 10, 2006 in Fitzgerald, Georgia.  He was the son of James Clifton and Cynthia Lucy Palmer Jordan.

Tucker was a freshman at Rockmart High School and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Tucker loved to...

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Larry Donald "Don" Johnson, age 64, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, peacefully after an extended illness.  He was born on August 26, 1956 in Macon, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Raymon E. Johnson and Martha Trinis Chapman Johnson.

Don was a loving father and a kind and generous...

Mccoie Lee Jones

Mccoie Lee Jones

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. McCoie Lee Jones, age 53, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1968 in Atlanta.

Mr. Jones is survived by his mother, Charm Jones; sons, Jeremiah Jones and Dylan Jones; and brother, David Hunter Jones.

Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his father, Warren Rhubarb...

Jimmy Clarence Statham

Jimmy Clarence Statham

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Clarence Statham, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  He was born on January 27, 1941 in Polk County.  He was the son of the late James Elmer and Annice Wells Statham.

Mr. Statham was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown, and retired from General...

Froylan Cervantes

Froylan Cervantes

Aug 3, 2021

Mr. Froylan Cervantes, age 82, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1938 in Michoacán, Mexico. He grew up, loved and considered Chicago, Illinois his hometown.

Mr. Cervantes is survived by his children, Mari Cervantes Guzman, Luz Cervantes Guzman, Angelina Cervantes Guzman, Yesenia Cervantes Guzman, Edith Cervantes Guzman, Gonzalo...

Richard Kevin Timms

Richard Kevin Timms

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Richard Kevin "Bee-Bop" Timms, age 51, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1970 in Rome, Georgia.

Mr. Timms is survived by his father, Coye Lee Timms; fiancé, Donna Temple; sister, Lauren Pettit; step-son, Austin Temple; step-grandchildren, Oakley Smith and Raiden Temple; nieces, Sarah Pettit and Trinity Pettit;...

Alicia Holland

Alicia Holland

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Alicia Holland age 65 of Visalia, California, passed away on Saturday July 31, 2021.

She was born on July 24, 1956 in Cedartown, Georgia. Alicia was the daughter of the late Charles William Holland and Margaret Brown Holland.

A memorial service for Mrs. Holland will be held on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at three...

Peter Burghard Johnson

Peter Burghard Johnson

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. Peter Burghard (Pete) Johnson, age 79, of Cedartown, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1941 in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of the late Joseph Freeman Johnson and Margaret Burghard Johnson.

In 1943 Pete was adopted by his parents, Joseph and Margaret. Pete would later be reunited with...

Jimmy Dorsey Chambers, Jr.

Jimmy Dorsey Chambers, Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Dorsey Chambers, Jr., age 53, of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  He was born on August 28, 1967 in Rome, Georgia.

Mr. Chambers is survived by his father, Jimmy Dorsey Chambers; sister, Wylene Worthy (James); and brother, Lewis Chambers.

Mr. Chambers is preceded in death by his mother, Imogene Mann...

Serena "Mae" Shaw

Serena "Mae" Shaw

Jul 21, 2021

Mrs. Serena Mae Dingler Shaw, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  She was born on March 12, 1934 in Rockmart, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Amos and Docie Waits Dingler.

Mama was a very strong woman.  She was strong in her faith and in her love for family and...

Virginia Jo Wise

Virginia Jo Wise

Jul 19, 2021

Ms. Virginia Jo Wise, age 85, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  She was born on April 13, 1936 in Pikeville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ella Lee Scott Wise.

Ms. Virginia was a long time member of First Baptist Church where she loved her church home, her friends...

Annie Jo Kelley Thomas

Annie Jo Kelley Thomas

Jul 18, 2021

Mrs. Annie Jo Kelley Thomas, age 94, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Cedartown, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born on March 14, 1927 in Cherokee County, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Roy Kelley and Venice Singleton Camp.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her daughter, Debbie T. Godfrey (Mark); son, Larry...

Helen Leola Weaver

Helen Leola Weaver

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Helen Leola Barnett Weaver, age 85, of Rainbow City, Alabama, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  She was born on January 13, 1936 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late William Earl Barnett and Hattie Lee Waits.

Mrs. Weaver is survived by her husband, William Wayne Weaver; daughters,...

Bonnie Rebecca Smith Laminack

Bonnie Rebecca Smith Laminack

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Bonnie Rebecca Smith Laminack, age 73, of Musidine, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.  She was born on March 6, 1948 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Minnes Lee Stephens Smith.

Mrs. Laminack is survived by her husband of 54 years, James T. Laminack; daughter, Andrea Burgess;...

June Knott Wood

June Knott Wood

Jun 14, 2021

Mrs. June Knott Wood, age 79, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.  She was born on August 13, 1941 in Newnan, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Rachel Hinesly Knott.

Mrs. Wood is survived by her daughter, Natalie Wood Wills; granddaughter, Darian Paris; and great-grandchildren, Zayden Pace and Paris...

Kenneth William Mulkey

Kenneth William Mulkey

Jun 7, 2021

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" William Mulkey, age 59, of Aragon, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1961 in Marietta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rev. James Mulkey and Mrs. Martha Holbrook Mulkey.

Mr. Mulkey is survived by his wife of 30 years, Tammy Welchel Mulkey; son, Lance...

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