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.

Elizabeth M Johnson

Elizabeth M Johnson

Apr 9, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth McCombs Johnson, age 95 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  She was born on April 10, 1930 in Silver Creek, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Irene Fricks McCombs.

Mrs. Johnson was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her...

Lisa Marie Runyon

Lisa Marie Runyon

Apr 9, 2026

Mrs. Lisa Marie Greaney Runyon, age 57 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.  She was born on May 24, 1968 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Francis Greaney and Ruth Jean Asselin Destrump.

Mrs. Runyon is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Lee Runyon Jr. whom she married...

Eleanor J. York

Eleanor J. York

Apr 4, 2026

Ms. Eleanor J. Dowdy York, age 86 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.  She was born on January 27, 1940 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late John Fred and Mary Pearl Thomason Dowdy.

Ms. York is survived by her daughter, Deborah York; sons, Keith York and Jeff York and three...

John W. Waddell, Jr.

John W. Waddell, Jr.

Mar 25, 2026

Mr. John W. Waddell, Jr. age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.  He was born on August 21, 1941 in Burlington, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late John W. Waddell, Sr. and Edna Isley Waddell.

John was born in North Carolina and raised in Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from...

Keith A. Johnson

Keith A. Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

Mr. Keith Allan Johnson, age 70, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.  He was born on June 16, 1955.  He was the son of Herbert P. and Elizabeth McCombs Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his parents; daughter, Ashley Daniel (Alan); sister, Julie Burgdorf; brothers, Chuck Johnson (Juanita) and Greg Johnson (Annette);...

James Arnold Malone

James Arnold Malone

Mar 1, 2026

Mr. James Arnold Malone, age 89, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  He was born on October 20, 1936 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Alvin and Lula Bell Brazier Malone.

No matter the circumstances, good or bad, you always stood by my side. I thank God for the time...

Barbara Elaine Cagle

Barbara Elaine Cagle

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Elaine Duggar Cagle, age 81 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.  She was born on September 7, 1944 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Mollie Inez Brown Duggar.

Mrs. Cagle is survived by her sisters,  Maryanne Blackley, Patsy English and Becky Lankford; nieces, Candace Puckett (Rob),...

Susan L. Cumby Short

Susan L. Cumby Short

Feb 24, 2026

Mrs. Susan Lynn Cumby Short, age 68 of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  She was born on November 12, 1957 in Hialeah, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Robert Emmet Cumby and Hazel Weeks Cumby.

Having lived in Atlanta for most of her life Mrs. Short's career was centered around serving...

Joyce Davis Ellison

Joyce Davis Ellison

Feb 17, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Davis Ellison, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1944 in Tampa, Florida.  She was the daughter to the late Johnny Cleo and Annie Mae Blanch Marrs Davis.

Mrs. Ellison is survived by her daughter, Angela Shuman (Chris); sons, Ronald L. Ellison, Jr. "Bud"...

Nancy Lee Quillin Houser

Nancy Lee Quillin Houser

Feb 17, 2026

Ms. Nancy Lee Quillin Houser, age 92 of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Nancy was a graduate of Huntington High School and attended Marshall University.  As an Army wife for 25 years, she shared a life of service and adventure moving to numerous military posts throughout the United...

Pansy Dewberry Smith

Pansy Dewberry Smith

Feb 16, 2026

Mrs. Pansy Dewberry Smith, age 90 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.  She was born on August 26, 1935 in Coffee Co, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late James "Jim" and Susie Blackmon Dewberry.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judie Dewberry Edwards and Steve and other extended...

Teresa "Bea" Paulette Baldwin Browning

Teresa "Bea" Paulette Baldwin Browning

Feb 15, 2026

Mrs. Teresa "Bea" Paulette Baldwin Browning, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1948 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter to the late Paul L. Baldwin and Pluma Willis Baldwin Bates.

Mrs. Browning is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth Browning; daughters,...

Johnny Mike Whitfield

Johnny Mike Whitfield

Feb 12, 2026

Mr. Johnny "Mike" Whitfield, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026.  He was born on March 27, 1948. He was the son of the late John Parker Whitfield and Edith Ann Whitfield Willingham.

Mr. Whitfield is survived by his son, Brian Whitfield and several other extended family members.

Mr. Whitfield...

Robert "Robin" Franklin Acree

Robert "Robin" Franklin Acree

Feb 6, 2026

Mr. Robert "Robin" Franklin Acree, age 81, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1944 in Macon, Georgia.  He was the son to the late Robert A. and Buena Salmon Acree.

Mr. Acree is survived by his loving wife, Susan Godwin Acree; daughter, Anna Mikes (Brad); sons Todd...

Pamela Renee Lane

Pamela Renee Lane

Feb 4, 2026

Ms. Pamela Renee Lane, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1966 in Rome, Georgia.  She was the daughter to the late Charles "Mickey" Johnny Lane and Phyllis Anne Pruitt.

Ms. Lane is survived by her life partner, Doug Knowles; daughters, Jessie Nichole Hicks Pope (Keith)...

Cecelia Dale Bedford Mcadams

Cecelia Dale Bedford Mcadams

Feb 2, 2026

Ms. Cecelia Dale Bedford McAdams, age 84, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter to the late Clyde Noxie and Zelia Dale McElwee Bedford.

Ms. McAdams is survived by her life partner, Nick Camp; daughter, Cecelia Smith (Peter); son, Kenneth...

Gloria S. Mckibben

Gloria S. Mckibben

Jan 24, 2026

Mrs. Gloria S. McKibben, age 90, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1935 in Cedartown, Georgia.  She was the daughter to the late Tom Stephens Sr. and Florence Barkwell Stephens.

Mrs. McKibben was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and especially loved being part of Southside...

Jefferson Dan Armour

Jefferson Dan Armour

Jan 22, 2026

Mr. Jefferson Dan Armour, aka: Jett Rock and Papa Rock, age 64 of Talking Rock, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.  He was born on November 19, 1961 in Atlanta.

Jefferson loved the outdoors, especially fishing and boating.  He was musically talented, he played the drums and guitar.  He also love singing karaoke.  He was...

Sidney "Sid" Woodrow Hall, Jr.

Sidney "Sid" Woodrow Hall, Jr.

Jan 10, 2026

Mr. Sidney "Sid" Woodrow Hall, Jr., age 79, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Moultre, Georgia.  He was the son to the late Sidney Woodrow Hall, Sr. and Myra Clayton Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by his loving wife, Ruby "Joyce" Wolfe Hall; daughter, Jodi...

Michael "Mike" Harrison York, Sr.

Michael "Mike" Harrison York, Sr.

Jan 10, 2026

Mr. Michael "Mike" Harrison York, Sr., age 70 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.  He was born on December 16, 1955 in Rome, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Glenn Thomas York, Jr. and Vicki Vickers York.

Mr. York is survived by his children, Harris York (Taylor), Kristen Forston (Drew), Andrew...

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