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.
Thomas "Tommy" Diamond
Jan 3, 2020
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Diamond, age 74, of Collinsville, Mississippi passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. Guy W. and Elizabeth Diamond; and an infant sister, Margie Diamond.
Tommy was born and raised in Cedartown, Georgia and was a graduate of...
Lisa Jarrell
Dec 28, 2019
Mrs. Lisa Jo Garner Jarrell, age 63, of Cedartown, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on August 28, 1956 in Trion, GA. She was the daughter of Marlene Bartlett Garner and the late Richard H. Garner.
Mrs. Jarrell is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Jarrell; mother, Marlene Bartlett Garner; daughter, Rebecca Hall...
Kathy Chelsea Alyssa Cochran
Dec 23, 2019
Ms. Kathy Chelsea Alyssa Cochran, age 28, of Cedartown, passed away on December 23, 2019. She was born on October 17, 1991. She was the daughter of Glenn Whorton and Susan Deann Cochran.
Ms. Cochran is survived by her parents; brothers, Andrew Cochran (Leona) and Chris Cochran; one niece; four nephews and several other extended family members....
Julian M Norris
Dec 23, 2019
Mr. Julian M. Norris, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1940 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Mancel and Vera Hudsputh Norris.
Mr. Norris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedartown and proudly served in the United States Naval Reserves....
Connie Lynn Calvert
Dec 21, 2019
Connie Lynn Calvert died unexpectedly on the morning of December 21st after an evening of entertaining company in her home with her best friend, Joseph Stewart.
Connie is survived by her two children, son Scott James Vail and daughter Tracy (Vail) Gunkle, as well as her six-grandchildren; Brent Calvert, Karson Charles, Greyson James, Ryeder Brooks, Weston Calvert...
James Fredrick Richards
Dec 20, 2019
Mr. James Fredrick Richards, age 80, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. He was born on September 2, 1939 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ural "Bill" Richards and Jewell Cauthen Richards.
Mr. Richards is survived by his wife, Linda Odom Richards; daughter-in-law, Michelle Howard Richards; grandson, Cody Keith...
Cynthia Diane Smith
Dec 20, 2019
Mrs. Cynthia Diane Martin Smith, age 50, of Cedartown, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was born on June 2, 1969. She was the daughter of the late Billy Joe and Joyce Hancock Martin.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, George Thurston Smith, Jr.; daughters, Amanda Marie King (Brad) and Eileen Joyce Crandall; son,...
Coy Berlin Wilkes
Dec 15, 2019
Mr. Coy Berlin Wilkes, age 88, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1931 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late John William and Inez Redding Wilkes.
Mr. Wilkes was a United States Air Force Veteran. As an airman he was part of the 96 th...
Michiko Stephens
Dec 10, 2019
Mrs. Michiko Takahashi Stephens, age 84, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1935, in Japan. She was the daughter of the late Tetsuzo and Yuki Takahashi.
Mrs. Stephens is survived by her husband, Thomas H. "Tommy" Stephens, Jr.; daughter, Kim Stephens; sons, Tom Stephens and Kevin Stephens...
Mary Geraldine Cox May
Dec 10, 2019
Ms. Mary Geraldine Cox May, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born on August 9, 1941 in Cedartown. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Paul and Nettie Belle Lorrens Cox.
Ms. May is survived by her daughters, Pamella Mckee (Tony) and Sarita Blommel (Stuart); sons, Scott May...
Cora Ann Lee Rogers Stallings
Dec 8, 2019
Mrs. Cora Ann Lee Stallings, always known to her friends as "Coty", of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. She was born on April 15, 1930 in Felton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Sybol Gentry Lee.
Coty is survived by her husband, Jesse (Jet) Stallings; daughter, Patty Rogers; son,...
John Mahmarian
Dec 7, 2019
Mr. John Mahmarian, age 99, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born in Union City, New Jersey, on November 23, 1920. He was the son of the late Harry and Alice Bookrajian Mahmarian. As a young man, Mr. Mahmarian loved the outdoors. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed everything from fishing, to...
Chad Bennett Casey
Dec 6, 2019
Mr. Chad Bennett Casey, beloved son of Barbara and Benny Casey, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of December 6, 2019.
Chad was born on December 31, 1969. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Casey; aunts, Ann Casey Jameson and Judy Casey Seabolt; and cousins, Chris Jameson, David Jameson, Bill Jameson, Jill Seabolt White,...
Judy Dynise Sanders
Nov 17, 2019
Mrs. Judy Dynise Gillens Sanders, age 53, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. She was born on July 17, 1966 in Columbus, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rockie Andrew and Mary Colleen Meeks Gillens.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her son, Wesley Andrew Mitchell; sister, Connie Swancey (John); brother, Dean...
Zeferino Duque Torres
Nov 16, 2019
Mr. Zeferino Duque Torres, age 71, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on, Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Guerrero, Mexico. He was the son of the late Jesus Duque and Secundina Torres.
Mr. Duque Torres is survived by his wife, Leticia Duque; daughters, Bertha Duque, Leticia Duque, Bernaldina Duque and Guillermina...
Misty "Mj" Rae Rick
Nov 5, 2019
Mrs. Misty "MJ" Rae Rick, age 50 of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She was born on January 7, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Mrs. Rick is survived by her husband, Freddie Rick, II; father, Dorris Wayne Travis; daughter, Savannah Thompson (Zach); son, Ethan Rae Jones; brothers, Richard...
Jim Beck Edge
Oct 31, 2019
Mr. Jim Beck Edge, age 49 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1970 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Mr. Edge is survived by his mother, Amy Whitton Edge; sisters, Dawn Edge Kemp (Wallace) and Jennifer White (Glenn); niece, Amy Jordan Greer; nephew, Jackson Greer; special friends, John Crocker, Chad...
Gerald Owen Sloman
Oct 31, 2019
Rev. Gerald Owen Sloman, age 88 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Polk County. He was the son of the late Clarence and Irene Coalson Sloman.
Rev. Sloman is a United States Army Veteran. He retired with 40 years from GEO Specialty Chemical Company.
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Frances Elizabeth Landers
Oct 29, 2019
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Lockridge Landers, age 95 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1924 in Polk County.  She was the daughter of the late Tom and Nell McCain Lockridge.
Mrs. Landers was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She will be best remembered by her family for...
Christopher Duane Smith
Oct 29, 2019
Mr. Christopher Smith, age 49 of Centre, Alabama, passed away on October 29, 2019. He was born on February 1, 1970, in Rome, Georgia.
Mr. Smith is survived by his parents, Duane Ray Smith and Mary Prutt, and Janice Queen; daughters, Haley Smith and Elizabeth Taylor; sons, Will Smith and Cody Smith; sisters, Lori Lewis (Raymundo), Bridgette...
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