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.

Darlene Troy Strickland

Darlene Troy Strickland

Apr 2, 2021

Mrs. Darlene Troy Shaw Strickland, age 61 of Rainsville, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1959 in Calhoun, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Eunice Shaw.

Mrs. Strickland is survived by her loving husband, Larry Strickland; daughters, Crystal Studdard and Rebecca Strickland; son, Jeremy Studdard;...

Andy William Gaylor

Andy William Gaylor

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Andy William Gaylor, age 62 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, after he had battled many health issues for a long time.  He is now at peace; please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

He was born on April 25, 1958 in Polk County. He was the son of the...

Victoria Kathleen Fournier

Victoria Kathleen Fournier

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Victoria Kathleen Berry Fournier, age 79 of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.  She was born on March 6, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Ora S. and Stella L. McFetridge Berry.

In keeping with Mrs. Fournier's wishes, she was cremated.  The family will hold a private memorial service...

Derae Ann Short

Derae Ann Short

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Derae Ann Smith Short, age 51, of Buchanan, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1969 in Carrollton, Georgia.

Mrs. Short is survived by her husband, Marty L. Short; mother, Annie Lou Layton Smith; daughters, Amy Short Dill (Michael), Emily Short, and Holly Short; son, Travis Short (Jessica); daughter-in-law,...

James Daniel "Jd" Nichols

James Daniel "Jd" Nichols

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. James Daniel "JD" Nichols, age 93 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1927 in Polk County. He was the son of the late James Harrison and Ola Jane Conaway Nichols.

Mr. Nichols was an absolute gentlemen and a truly great American. He was a wonderful husband,...

Glenda Sue Worthington

Glenda Sue Worthington

Mar 13, 2021

Ms. Glenda Sue Gibson Worthington, age 77 of Cedartown, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She had battled COPD and Dementia for a long time.  She is finally now at peace.  Please keep our family in your prayers.  She was born on March 23, 1943 in Fort Payne, Alabama.  She was the daughter...

Rhonda Yvonne Norton

Rhonda Yvonne Norton

Mar 13, 2021

Mrs. Rhonda Yvonne Roberson Norton, age 59, of Centre, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1962 in Esom Hill, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Ethel Smith Roberson.

Mrs. Norton is survived by her husband, Ricky Jewell Norton; daughter, Amanda Link (Jeff); son, Shane...

John Fred Flowers

John Fred Flowers

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. John Fred Flowers, age 84 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1937 in Trenton, New Jersey.  He was the son of the late Harold Isaac and Anna Marie Burns Flowers

Mr. Flowers is survived by his wife, Alice Sherman Flowers; sons, John Fred Flowers, Jr., John...

Don Wayne Shell

Don Wayne Shell

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Don Wayne Shell, age 75 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1946. He was the son of the late Jim Shell and Zula Eason.

Mr. Shell is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Sandra Judy Shell; daughters, Donna Shell, Joy Shell, Tina Brown and Nikki...

Thomas Larry Mccollum

Thomas Larry Mccollum

Mar 8, 2021

Thomas "Larry" McCollum, aka: Poppy and Mack, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away and entered his eternal home with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1938 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Davis "Dave" McCollum and Naomi Galloway McCollum.

Larry was a graduate of Cedartown High...

Benjamin Leith Hudson, Jr.

Benjamin Leith Hudson, Jr.

Mar 6, 2021

Mr. Benjamin Leith Hudson, Jr., age 66 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1955 in Cedartown.  He was the son of the late Benjamin Leith Hudson, Sr. and Barbara Jane White Hudson.

Leith was an honor graduate of Cedartown High School in 1973.  From CHS he joined...

Maxielee Rice

Maxielee Rice

Mar 6, 2021

Mrs. Maxielee Stone Rice, age 93, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 6 th , 2021. She was born on October 30 th , 1927 in Lafayette, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Andrew Stone and Della Jane Summerour Stone.

Maxielee worked and retired from Eckerd Drug Store and was the Avon...

Joseph Nix

Joseph Nix

Mar 5, 2021

Mr. Joseph Noel Nix, age 43, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was the son of Michael Nix and Melanie Thompson Tisdale.

Mr. Nix is survived by his parents; daughters, Lexi Nix, Lainie Landrum and Lilly Hayes; sons, Tristan Nix, Addison Nix,...

Jesus Betancourt

Jesus Betancourt

Feb 13, 2021

Mr. Jesus Betancourt, age 17, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on December 6, 2003 in Rome, Georgia.  He was the son of Roberto and Florentina Betancourt.

Mr. Betancourt is survived by his parents; brothers, Roberto Betancourt, Jr. and Ernesto Betancourt; niece, Sofia Betancourt; and nephews, Juson Betancourt, Jayden Betancourt,...

Twila Jean Rariden

Twila Jean Rariden

Feb 8, 2021

Mrs. Twila Jean Stackelbeck Rariden, age 91 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born on October 22, 1929 in Alverton, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jeannette Christian Stackelbeck.

Mrs. Rariden was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

Mrs. Rariden is survived by her...

Kimberly Denise Molock

Kimberly Denise Molock

Feb 5, 2021

Ms. Kimberly Denise Ford Molock, age 54 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born on November 19, 1966 in Rome.  She was the daughter of the late James Lee Ford and Ruby Presley Davidson.

Ms. Molock is survived by her sons, Matthew Joseph Molock and Micah John Molock; sisters, Robin Winters...

Thomas James Forrister, Jr.

Thomas James Forrister, Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

Mr. Thomas James Forrister, Jr., age 67 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

In keeping with Mr. Forrister's wishes', he was cremated.  A private family service will be held.

Messages of condolences can be made the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The...

Jimmy Keith Tolbert

Jimmy Keith Tolbert

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Keith Tolbert, age 62, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1958 in Rockmart.  He was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Pauline Wallace Tolbert.

Jimmy was a radio DJ, best known at WKNG in Tallapoosa for the Bobby & Jimmy Show. He loved...

Annie Victoria Couzzort

Annie Victoria Couzzort

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Annie Victoria Dutton Couzzort, age 98, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1922 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Marshall James and Bessie Elizabeth Fulbright Dutton.

Mrs. Couzzort is survived by her grandchildren, Willie Floyd Couzzort, III, Tommy Couzzart, Stacy Couzzort, Amanda Couzzort...

Martha Jane Mccurry

Martha Jane Mccurry

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Martha Jane Campbell McCurry, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 27, 1933 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late John Rueben Campbell and Mary Byrd Morton Landers Campbell.

Mrs. McCurry is survived by her loving husband...

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