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.
John Jackson "Jackie" Stephens
Jun 16, 2019
Mr. John "Jackie" Jackson Stephens age 69, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1949 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Roy Edwin Stephens, Sr. and Ocie Bell Rhinehart Stephens.
Mr. Stephens is survived by his son, Austin Stephens (Sunday); sisters, Juanita Pope, Wanda...
Paula Jean Hampton Brown
Jun 16, 2019
Mrs. Paula Jean Hampton Brown, age 61 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1958 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Paul Hampton and Betty Jean Atkins Ray.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Jack Brown; daughters, Jenny Brown, Ryan Dixon, Tanya...
Sherry Dean Taylor Harris
Jun 15, 2019
Mrs. Sherry Dean Taylor Harris, age 77 passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1942 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Hoyt (Jack) Taylor and Ludie Bell Taylor.
Mrs. Harris is survived by her daughter, Celeste Harris Hughes (Mark); grandchildren, Katie Rebeccah Hughes Temple and Cody Wayne...
Shirley Campbell
Jun 12, 2019
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Mrs. Shirley Campbell, age 78, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was born on August 4, 1940 in Rockmart, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Yates and Mattie Streetman Franks.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her; son, Michael Zika; sisters Gail Ballew (Rev. Raymond Ballew), and...
Clarence Leonard Queen Jr.
Jun 12, 2019
Mr. Clarence Leonard Queen Jr., age 79, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1940 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Clarence Leonard Queen Sr. and Sara Carter Queen.
Mr. Queen is survived by his wife, Peggy Janice Queen ; children, Lori Lewis and...
Lucy Vell Holbrooks Dean
Jun 10, 2019
Lucy Vell Holbrooks Dean passed away on June 10, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, John Harold Dean.
She is preceded in death by Harry "Chuck" Smart and Leon "Bud" Wright; son, Harry Randall "Randy" Smart.
Survived by her children, Debbie Casey (Bill Casey), Leonda Nixon...
Charles E Stone
Jun 9, 2019
Mr. Charles Edward Stone, age 89 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1930 in Cedartown, Georgia. He was the son of the late Thomas P. and Clara Mae Carver Stone.
Mr. Stone served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 serving in the Korean...
Brenda Mae Wills
Jun 7, 2019
Mrs. Brenda Mae Wills, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born on February 18, 1945 in Bremen, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Guyola Payton Deering.
Mrs. Wills is survived by her husband, Charles J. Wills; daughters, Angie Wills Cook (Bo), Penny Wills Bottoms (Tim)...
Lucy Ellen Jameson
Jun 7, 2019
Mrs. Lucy Ellen Jameson, age 93 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born on March 24, 1926 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late James England Swafford and Bessie Norris Swafford.
Mrs. Jameson is survived by her; daughters, Lori Newton (Joe) and Patricia Thompson (Wendel); son, Kevin Jameson...
Talmadge B. Pope
May 29, 2019
Mr. Talmadge B. Pope, age 79 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1939 in Felton, Georgia. He was the son of the late Robert H. Pope, Sr. and Samantha Iona Strickland Pope.
As much as Talmadge loved life, the love of his family and friends, and a...
Kathy Renee Willingham Whitfield
May 29, 2019
Mrs. Kathy Renee Willingham Whitfield, age 64 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born on June 2, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rev. George Monroe Willingham Jr. and Myrtice Willingham.
Mrs. Whitfield is survived by her husband, Johnny Mike Whitfield; son, Ashley Brian Whitfield; sister,...
Samuel "Sam" Orris Freeman
May 28, 2019
Mr. Samuel Orris "Sam" Freeman, age 95 of Rome , Ga passed away on May 28, 2019 at Townsend Park Health and Rehab in Cartersville, GA.
Sam was born in Jones County, GA on July 27, 1923 son of the late William McClayton Freeman and Bertha Waits Freeman. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd...
Judith K. Warren
May 14, 2019
Mrs. Judith K. Welchel Warren, age 73 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born on July 10, 1945 in Rome, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Christine Margie Teems Welchel.
Mrs. Warren is survived by her daughter, Elisa Thomas; son, Chuck Jones, sister, Sheila Watkins (Steve);...
Charles E. Bridges
May 14, 2019
Mr. Charles E. "Buddy" Bridges, age 87 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1931 in Cedartown. He was the son of the late Macon and Lou Belle Cater Bridges.
Mr. Bridges was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Intelligence department during the Korean...
Helen Louise Mcclain Hammock
May 10, 2019
Mrs. Helen Louise McClain Hammock, age 72 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born on February 28, 1947, in Felton, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Grady Earl McClain and Lillie Estes Chandler.
Mrs. Hammock is survived by her daughters, Catherine Elaine Calhoun and Christy Lee- Ann Armstrong; sisters,...
Gloria J. Odom
May 8, 2019
Mrs. Gloria J. Willoughby Odom, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born on July 11, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Charles Calving Willoughby and Peggy Miles Perkins.
Mrs. Odom was a career educator, retiring from the Polk School District. Throughout her...
Charles "Dylan" Jeffrey Brackett
May 3, 2019
Mr. Charles "Dylan" Jeffrey Brackett, age 27 of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born on March 10, 1992 in Marietta, Georgia.
Mr. Brackett is survived by his mother, Shelli Janine Lee Allen; sister, Cierra Allen; grandmother, Janis Lee; aunt, Gina Ashworth (Mark); great aunt and uncle, Greer and Kenneth Moody;...
Phyllis Diane Salmon
Apr 28, 2019
Mrs. Phyllis Diane Salmon, age 63 of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born on February 8, 1956 in Weaver, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Dee William and Nina Mae Waller Cheeks.
Mrs. Salmon is survived by her daughters, Beverly Reed, Melody Cheeks, Trina Cheeks and Marie Salmon; sister,...
Marylyn F. Marks
Apr 19, 2019
Ms. Marylyn Flournoy Marks, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born on July 12, 1944 in LaGrange, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Robert Flournoy and Elizabeth Bass.
In keeping with Ms. Marks' wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later time....
Fred Calvin Robinson
Apr 16, 2019
Mr. Fred Calvin Robinson, age 93 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born on October 16, 1925 in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was the son of the late W.J. and Bessie Baggett Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Mr. Robinson is survived by his daughters,...
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