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.

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...

Carla Amanda Summerville

Carla Amanda Summerville

Jan 21, 2021

Ms. Carla Amanda Summerville (Hagen), age 70, of Buchanan, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  She was born on March 14, 1950 in Janesville, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of the late Karl and Irma Cernoia Hagen.

Carla Hagen was a proud Tom boy who grew up picking corn in the fields of Southern...

Hubert F. Fowler

Hubert F. Fowler

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Hubert Floyd Fowler, age 78, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  He was born on July 4, 1942 in Loganville.  He was the son of the late Nathan Gilbert and Stella Chriswell Fowler.

Mr. Fowler was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a devoted family man, and a skilled carpenter....

Jonathan Allen Johnson

Jonathan Allen Johnson

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Jonathan Allen Johnson, age 58 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1962 in Frankfurt, Kentucky.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his father, Hubert F. Johnson, Sr.; brothers, Frankie Johnson (Rhonda) and Michael Johnson; nieces and nephews, Tara Bauer (Cole), Randy Johnson, Candice Black, Josh Johnson, and...

Ted Swope

Ted Swope

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. Ted P. Swope left this world on January 20, 2021 at the age of 82, surrounded by his family at home in Lewes, DE after battling cancer.  He cracked jokes and rolled his eyes at our bad ones until the end.

In his small hometown of Edinburg, MS, he met his wife Laudean.  He always claimed...

Lena Elizabeth Patterson

Lena Elizabeth Patterson

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. Lena Elizabeth Pruitt Patterson, age 61 of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born on March 24, 1959 in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Jimmie Lamar and Laura Wood Pruitt.

Mrs. Patterson is survived by her husband, Kenneth C. Patterson; daughters, Christy Patterson (Toad Barrett) and Shasta Meeker;...

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