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.
James Arnold Malone
Mar 1, 2026
Mr. James Arnold Malone, age 89, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Â 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
Feb 26, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Elaine Duggar Cagle, age 81 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Â 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, Â Maryanne Blackley, Patsy English and Becky Lankford; nieces, Candace Puckett (Rob),...
Susan L. Cumby Short
Feb 24, 2026
Mrs. Susan Lynn Cumby Short, age 68 of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Â 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
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. Â 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
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. Â 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
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
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. Â 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
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Johnny "Mike" Whitfield, age 77, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Â 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
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. Â 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
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. Â 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
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. Â 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
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. Â 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
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.
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. Â 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.
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...
Faye Corcoran Spicer
Jan 7, 2026
With profound sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Vera Faye Wilson Corcoran Spicer, who entered into eternal rest of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Rome, Georgia, at the age of 92.
Born on January 22, 1933, in Winfield, Tennessee (Scott County), Faye embarked on a rich and varied life journey, spending significant chapters in Kentucky, California,...
Marvin Mobbs
Jan 5, 2026
Rev. Marvin C. Mobbs, age 94, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1931 in Centre, Alabama. Â He was the son to the late Ralph D. Mobbs and Lela Angeline Nixon Mobbs of Esom Hill, Georgia.
He was a devoted husband and father. Â Mr. Mobbs proudly served in...
Robert Lee Cargile, Iii
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Lee Cargile, III, was born July 13, 1947, in Cedartown, GA, to parents Robert L. and Hazel Chandler Cargile. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He later went on to manage the Student Health Dept at USC and most recently served as Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs...
John Wayne Angel
Jan 3, 2026
Mr. John Wayne Angel, age 83, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Centre, Alabama. Â He was the son to the late John Walter and Otha Mae Lewis Angel.
Mr. Angel is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Barbara Shaw Holloway Angel; daughters,...
David Ray Hardy
Dec 31, 2025
David Ray Hardy, 75 of Villa Rica, passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
He was born in Rockmart, GA the son of the late Marvin Eugene Hardy and the late Barbara Ann MacDonald Hardy. Â Ray was a United States Veteran having served in Army where he was stationed in Germany. He...


