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.
Jerry Lynn "Skipper" Wood
Apr 29, 2020
Mr. Jerry Lynn "Skipper" Wood, age 58, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born on June 28, 1961 in Rome, Georgia. He was the son of the late Dewey Bert and Judith Carroll Wood.
Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Kim Weaver Wood; daughter, Ahren Wood (Jody); grandchildren, Halee Wood...
Peggy Whetstone
Apr 25, 2020
Mrs. Peggy Ruth Sealy Whetstone passed away on Saturday, April 25 th , 2020 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Freeman Whetstone, and her grandson, Stephen Jeffery Cobb. She is survived by her son, Timothy Roy Whetstone, his wife, Jana Landers Whetstone; two daughters, Wanda Ruth Cobb, Joy Whetstone McCoy, and...
Troy Eugene Clay
Apr 22, 2020
Mr. Troy Eugene Clay, age 78, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in peace at home from a long and lengthy illness. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Choccolocco Valley, Alabama. He was the son of the late Fred and Ethel Bain Clay.
Mr. Clay served and received Honorable discharge from...
James F. Gokey Jr.
Apr 21, 2020
Mr. James F. Gokey Jr. age 81 of Cedartown Georgia formally of Unionville, Michigan, passed away on ;Tuesday April 21, 20220. He was born May 22,1938 n Bay City, Michigan. He was the son of the late James F. Gokey Sr. and Emily Gwizdala Gokey.
Mr. Gokey is survived by his wife Priscilla Gainforth Gokey....
Doug Sanders
Apr 12, 2020
Born in Cedartown, Georgia, Doug was called the Peacock of the Fairways. Doug attended the University of Florida. He joined the PGA Tour in 1957 and won 20 PGA Tournaments. People wanted to know what Arnold Palmer shot and what Doug Sanders was wearing. He got his start when men from his hometown paid for him to play in...
Sharon Diane Lecroy
Apr 10, 2020
Mrs. Sharon Diane Baker LeCroy, age 63, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. She was born on August 4, 1956 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Evelyn Carroll Baker.
Sharon loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed growing houseplants and vegetable gardening. She loved...
Jeanette Knight Garmon
Apr 10, 2020
Jeanette Knight Garmon, age 85 passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, she was born in Cedartown, Georgia, on September 23, 1934 to Fred Napoleon Knight and Loma Lester Knight. She was named after her Aunt Mary and Aunt Gertie. Jeanette was the oldest grandchild of Sterling and Fannie Knight and Joseph and Norris Lester.
Jeanette was...
Leo Paul Hamrick
Apr 8, 2020
Mr. Leo Paul Hamrick, age 70, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1949 in Polk County. He was the son of the late William Martin and Betty Bell Hulsey Hamrick.
Mr. Hamrick retired from Hon with 35 years of service. He was a member and deacon at...
Pauline Wolfe
Apr 5, 2020
Mrs. Pauline D Wolfe, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born on October 19, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Mae Palmer Dingler.
Mrs. Wolfe is survived by her daughter, Tammy Bentley; son Donnie Bentley; brother, Larry F. Dingler; 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and...
Mary L Crawford
Mar 31, 2020
Mrs. Mary L. Crawford, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born on February 12, 1932. She was the daughter of the late George Atkins and Louella Mann Atkins.
Aunt Marylou is survived by her niece, Deborah Brown (Donnie); great –niece, Amanda Brown Hendrix (Chad); great-nephews, Danny Brown (Leslie), Leonard...
Dorma L Roberson
Mar 27, 2020
Mrs. Dorma L. Roberson, age 86, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born on January 19, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Evan Dale and Dora Mae Smith Dale.
Mrs. Roberson is survived by her children, Gary and Kitty Carr of Macedonia Il., Janet and Larry Mosley of Cedartown...
Charlotte A. Owens
Mar 25, 2020
Ms. Charlotte A. Owens, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1938. She was the daughter of the late D.C. Owens and Pauline Hayes Owens.
Ms. Owens is survived by her brothers, Larry J. Owens, Doug Owens, and Ed Owens and sister, Martha Peace.
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Alicia Renee Moore Thomas
Mar 24, 2020
Mrs. Alicia Renee Moore Thomas, age 42, of Aragon, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1978 in Rome, Georgia.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her mother and step-father, Melecia Stroup Griffin and Michael; father and step-mother, Doyce Moore and Supat; husband, Kenneth Thomas; sons, Blake Oxenreider (Brooke Flowers), Easton Oxenreider...
James Triston Williams
Mar 22, 2020
Mr. James "Triston" Williams, age 18, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on September 16, 2001.
At the time of the tragic event, James Triston Williams was a son, father, brother, and a caring hardworking young man. One thing we will never forget is he knew who his savior was...
Angela Sheryl Holland Bentley
Mar 21, 2020
Mrs. Angela Sheryl Holland Bentley, age 73, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1946 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James Harrison and Ruby Alice Moncrief Holland, Sr.
Angela was raised in the Goodyear Village in Cedartown. She made a lot of friends...
Marsha Zebeau
Mar 20, 2020
Mrs. Marsha Mae Youngblood Zebeau, age 75, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Morris Youngblood and Josephine Shutley Odom Youngblood.
Mrs. Zebeau is survived by her daughter, Tammy Williamson (Roger); son, Jerry Van Zebeau, Jr. (Tamara Peters); grandchildren, Tyler Williamson...
Bennie Doris Goss Benefield
Mar 19, 2020
Mrs. Bennie Doris Goss Benefield, age 85, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born on November 23, 1934 in Euharlee, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys Nelson Goss.
Mrs. Benefield is survived by her daughters, Angela Benefield Rice (Wendell) and Connie Benefield Lane; sons, Mark Eugene...
Pablo Escutia Reyes
Mar 11, 2020
Mr. Pablo Escutia Reyes, age 59, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1961 in Cuitzeo, Michoacan.
Mr. Escutia is survived by his mother, Maria Reyes; wife, Maria Escutia- Cruz; daughters, Laura Escutia (Carlos Hernandez) and Ariana Escutia; sons, Alejandro Escutia (Angeles Elorza), Juan Escutia, and Enrique Escutia;...
Linda Atkins Lee
Mar 6, 2020
On March 6, 2020, heaven welcomed home Linda Atkins Lee. Linda had many titles in her life. She was
a Christian, a Mama, a Gram, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a mathematician, an educator, a business owner, and a prayer warrior.
She was born in Polk County, the oldest of four children, to Wesley...
Trenna Hope Baker
Mar 3, 2020
Ms. Trenna Hope Ogle Baker, age 46, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born on August 3, 1973.
Ms. Baker is survived by her father, J.R. Waits; sons, Tyler Baker, Wyatt Baker and Trace Baker; sister, Tammy Hatch and brother, Tony Waits.
Ms. Baker is preceded in death by...


