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.
Kristopher Jackson
Jul 1, 2020
Mr. Kristopher Corey Jackson, age45, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born on February 8, 1975. He was the son of Thomas Edward Jackson and Patricia Ann Yarborough Jackson.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his parents; and brothers Shane Jackson and Michael Jackson (Krystal)
Mr. Jackson is preceded in death...
Vera Wright Odom
Jul 1, 2020
Mrs. Vera Wright Odom, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born on March 28, 1936, in Cedartown.  She was the daughter of the late Ed Wright and Nellie Williams Wright.
Mrs. Odom was a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Arrow Shirt Factory; she touched many...
Amanda Thompson
Jun 27, 2020
Mrs. Amanda Thompson, age 61, of Rockmart, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born on June 06, 1959 in Live Oak, Florida. She was the daughter of the late David Fred Usher and Reba Faye Usher. Mrs. Thompson was a resident of Rockmart, Ga. She was of the Baptist faith and voiced her love to the Lord...
Annie Mae Jackson Kelley
Jun 20, 2020
Mrs. Annie Mae Jackson Kelley, age 87, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1932 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late T.A. Jackson, Sr. and Alice Dean Jackson.
Mrs. Kelley is survived by her sons, Everett Earl Kelley, Jr. and Edward Keith Kelley; daughter, Debra Richardson;...
Earnest Lester Evans
Jun 13, 2020
Mr. Earnest Lester Evans, age 71, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born on June 9, 1949. He was the son of the late Robert Lester Evans and Daisy Marie Yarbrough Evans.
In accordance with his wishes Mr. Evans was cremated and a private service will be announced at a later date....
Tony Corn
Jun 10, 2020
Mr. Tony L. Corn, age 67, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was born on May 27, 1953. He was the son of the late J.E. "Son" and Velma Packer Corn.
Mr. Corn is survived by his loving wife Geneva L. Corn; sons, Scott Baker (Kim) and Michael Baker; nieces and nephew, Neil...
David Neal Green
Jun 8, 2020
Mr. David Neal Green, age 80, of Cedartown, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born on February 25, 1940 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Herman D. Green and Rody Lee Highfield Drummond.
Mr. Green is survived by his daughter, Shena Gravitt; son, Gerald Green (Michelle); sisters, Ruby Nell Edwards...
Dorothy Ann Ritch
Jun 3, 2020
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Travis Hardy
Jun 3, 2020
Mr. Travis A. Hardy, age 21, of Cedartown, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on December 20, 1998. He was the son of Chris Hardy and Jodie Little McDowell.
Travis is survived by his parents; Jodie McDowell (Jason) and Chris Hardy (Mary Ann); brother, Zachary Hardy; step-sisters, McKenley King, Madison Johnson, Angel Ashley,...
Tammy Knight
May 19, 2020
Mrs. Tammy Rashelle Lawrence Knight, age 52, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on November 12, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Leon and Wanda Hammock Lawrence.
Tammy was a beautiful and caring person. Although she endured many years of serious medical problems, she never...William Dennis Summerville
May 16, 2020
Mr. William Dennis Summerville, age 71, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1948. He was the son of the late Hubert Summerville and Irene Shaw Summerville Green.
Mr. Summerville is survived by his daughters, Lynn McElwee (Chad) and Lisa Summerville Fairley (Darrell); son, Brian Summerville (Stacy); sister, Teresa...
Roy Zack Nichols, Sr.
May 10, 2020
Mr. Roy Zack Nichols, Sr. age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born on April 12, 1940. He was the son of the late Howell C. and Farris Mears Nichols.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Dingler Nichols; son, Roy Zack Nichols, Jr.; sister,...
Sandra Cwach
May 8, 2020
Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Maxine Carlson Rosga Cwach, age 76, of Cedartown, passed away on May 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 21, 1944 in Clearwater, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Donald Wesley Carlson and Mabel Augusta Johnson Carlson.
Sandy could see the beauty in life like few...
William D Cupp Sr.
May 2, 2020
Mr. William David Cupp Sr., age 71 of Cedartown, GA (Formerly of this area) passed away May 5, 2020. The Family will be having a private Visitation & Graveside service on May 8, 2020. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Per Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and ADPH, effective March 28, 2020, all gatherings of 10 persons...
Martha C Jolly
May 2, 2020
Ms. Martha Carter Jolly, age 74, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born on May 17, 1945 .She was the daughter of the late Jack R. Carter and Marjorie Knight Carter.
Ms. Jolly is survived by her son, Brad Elder (Jennae); sisters, Cindy Simmons (Rod) and Melinda Tanner (Dean); brother, Barry Carter...
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...


